Some say he is a madman.
But now, the man sitting in front of Yang Huan, a middle-aged and fat man with glasses and a fat figure, does not look like a madman, but looks like a scientist doing research in the university.
Some people say that he is a scientist in the football world.
He has studied tactics and formations for longer than anyone else.
He is a football scientist who can become extremely extreme because of his perfectionism complex.
Marcelo Bielsa, a man who doesn’t even talk much.
In the just-concluded World Cup, although the Chilean national team's results were not ideal, their aggressive football conquered fans all over the world.
And Bielsa is the head coach of the Chilean team.
"I hope you can become the head coach of Southampton," Yang Huan solemnly issued the invitation.
He believes that Bielsa is the kind of coach who can bring about radical changes in Southampton, even if in the eyes of many people, the Argentine madman is a freak known for being extreme and difficult to get along with.
But Yang Huan believes in a saying, geniuses are madmen before they succeed.
"I'm sorry, I still have a contract with the Chilean Football Association."
Bielsa shook his head lightly.
There was no expression on his round face, as if nothing could change his mood.
"I know."
Yang Huan nodded, "But there is no solution, right?"
The big deal is to pay liquidated damages, which Yang Huan really doesn't care about.
"That's not the problem.
The main thing is that I don't want to leave Chile."
Bielsa said calmly.
This calmness can even be described as indifference.
Yang Huan laughed, "What's the reason?"
Without waiting for Bielsa to answer, Yang Huan began to guess, "Contract?
I don't think you will be tied by the contract."
"Salary: The salary Chile gives you doesn't seem to be high, which shows that you don't value salary."
"That's friendship, yes.
I heard that you have a very close relationship with the president of the Chilean Football Federation.
It's possible."
Bielsa looked at Yang Huan seriously for the first time.
He knew that the other party knew about him, and he was not completely ignorant of football as described in the news from British and European newspapers.
Just yesterday, he received a call from Hidalgo and drove to Buenos Aires from his home in Rosario, 300 kilometers away.
He also learned about Southampton and Yang Huan.
This team was acquired by Yang Huan a few days ago.
In the past four days, it has appeared in newspapers and media every day.
It is very eye-catching because it is too topical.
This time it is because Yang Huan took over.
The team fired its head coach on the first day.
"Can you tell me why you fired Alan Pardu?"
Bielsa asked proactively.
Yang Huan thought this was a very good start and smiled.
"Do you want to hear the truth or lies?
Or, do you want to hear what's superficial or what's deep in your core?"
Bielsa remained calm, "Just say what you want to say."
"What I want to say is that I don't think Alan Pardew can help me realize my plans.
He can't bring out the team I want and the style of football I admire."
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Before Bielsa could say anything, Yang Huan stared into Bielsa's eyes and smiled provocatively: "I think we are the same kind of people.
I don't believe you have never thought about going to the European professional leagues."
Go up and slap those guys who think you can't have fun in Europe hard, and wash away the shame of the past."
Yang Huan's words made Bielsa's eyes flash with a strange color.
Bielsa once landed in Europe to coach the Spanish team in La Liga, but this time his coaching resume only lasted six games, including the pre-season warm-up match, and he failed to win a game.
After that, he received an invitation from the Argentine national team. , returned to South America to coach his homeland team, but faced the disastrous defeat in the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan.
This line of the Espanyol team is regarded by everyone as Bielsa's Waterloo.
Especially after the Argentina national team suffered a disastrous defeat in the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan, almost everyone believed that Bielsa would not be able to play on the top football stage.
Bielsa lowered his head slightly after hearing Yang Huan's words, "Do you think I can win everything with Southampton?"
"In the short term, you can't win anything, but in the long term, what about the English League One teams?
The competitive environment in English League One is not bad at all, and the lower leagues can give you plenty of time to adjust your game.
Team, when we return to the Premier League, we will surprise everyone and trample all the wealthy teams under our feet.”
Bielsa raised his head again, looked at Yang Huan, then lowered his head and said, "You are a very competitive person."
Yang Huan was stunned and laughed, "Don't you have a competitive spirit?
The professional league is a life-and-death war.
Don't you have the slightest ambition to win?
Are you not infatuated with this bloody battle at all?"
This time, Bielsa raised his head again.
The national team and the club are two different fields.
To some extent, the national team is more like a leisurely vacation trip, with only a big game every once in a while.
But the professional league is different.
It is very tense and very deadly.
There are games every week.
If you are not careful, you may be doomed.
Any mistake in decision-making may lead to the collapse of the entire season, so you must be careful.
Take every step of the way.
To a certain extent, the professional league is football's most fascinating and bloody arena.
It is also the dream of all professional head coaches and the best stage to showcase their talents.
One of Bielsa’s football creeds is to risk everything for a game.
"You are right.
After the World Cup, it is difficult for me to bring anything more to Chile.
That is the limit of this team.
I also feel a little empty.
Going to England to coach is also an option."
But Bielsa changed the topic, "But I still have a very important question, what can you give me?"
"You don't have to worry about autonomy in football, player transfers, business operations, etc.
You just need to tell me what you want, and I will give it to you.
Even if you want the best star in the world, I will give it to you.
I’ll do my best to get it for you.”
"In Southampton, you are my only one" In the traditional position of head coach in England, player transfers fall under the authority of the head coach.
Even head coaches such as Wenger and Ferguson are involved in the team's business operation plan and have very great power.
But Yang Huan plans to reorganize Southampton's power structure, because the traditional power structure of the British team will lead to the head coach's power being uncontrolled.
For example, Ferguson's position at Manchester United cannot be shaken, and even overrides the football team.
Above the team owner, this is unacceptable to Yang Huan.
If Southampton can only have one leader, it must be Yang Huan.
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Bielsa didn't react at all after hearing this.
He nodded as if it was natural and said: "Yes, those things are so annoying."
He said it as if not having these powers was a good thing for him.
"By the way, do you think Adam Lallana should play on the wing or in the middle?"
Bielsa suddenly raised his head again and asked seriously.
From his tone and eyes, it can be seen that this is not an exam, but a very sincere inquiry.
Adam Lallana, a local star in the Southampton team, has excellent skills and strong awareness.
"I think it would be awkward to play in the middle, because the defense at the front of the penalty area is very tight now."
Yang Huan replied with a smile.
When Bielsa heard this, he nodded and said: "Yeah, but it would be much better if there was a strong center in the penalty area to suppress the opponent's two central defenders."
"I think this route is feasible, but in this way, there will only be Chamberlain on the wing, and Lambert cannot play on the wing.
But if Lallana goes to the wing, there will be no one in the midfield, and Schneiderlin will press Not coming up” Yang Huan finally saw why everyone said Bielsa was a football madman.
Even though this guy doesn't talk much, when it comes to football, he talks endlessly.
He even mumbles to himself alone, arguing with himself about the team's tactics and the positioning of the players.
Southampton is considered the most technical team in English football.
This can be easily seen from Southampton’s youth training.
Several young players in the team, such as Lallana, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Luke Shaw, Chambers, etc.
Wait, their foot skills are much higher than England's average.
Let's look at the players who came out of Southampton.
Shearer and Le Tissier are far away, and Walcott and Gareth Bale are more recent.
They are all the type with solid basic skills and good foot skills.
The reason why Yang Huan chose Southampton was actually because of this.
There is no doubt that taking the technical route of ground coordination based on the continental system is the way forward for English football in the future.
Bielsa's madness shows no sign of stopping.
He started from Southampton, but as he talked, he actually talked about the traditional style of English football.
I heard him murmuring to himself that if he could integrate England's football passion and tenacious style into his tactical system, the effect would be even greater.
And Southampton's outstanding youth training has created a lot for him. got such an opportunity.
"Well, that's it."
Belsaro said a lot, and after talking for a full hour, he suddenly stood up.
"What do you mean?"
Yang Huan looked at Bielsa.
"I think that although you may have a lot of shortcomings and problems, at least you are very honest.
You are not like many people in high positions in football who are hypocritical and have no integrity and make a lot of promises at every turn.
It’s a promise that can’t be kept at all.
It’s at least easier to deal with people like you.”
Bielsa spread his hands and said, "I analyzed it over and over again, and then thought about it very carefully.
I feel a little annoyed, but I think some of your ideas, some of Southampton's style, and the challenges of English football are all good."
Quite interesting.”
"So" Bielsa reached out his hand, "I decided to accept your invitation."
Yang Huan was a little confused.
What was the structure of this guy's head?
Doesn't he need to think about it carefully and deeply?
Or, wouldn't he want to go to Southampton and see it live?
Or is there another reason that made him want to leave the Chilean national team?
But everyone agreed, so why would Yang Huan study it carefully?
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"I'll handle it for the Chilean Football Association."
Bielsa obviously hopes to negotiate in person.
"Then, I will arrange for someone to go to the UK to negotiate the contract.
You can negotiate the salary with him.
I will probably fly to London the day after tomorrow.
There’s not much time left before the season starts.”
Unexpectedly, this madman fell into the role so quickly.
"Do you have any players you want?"
Yang Huan asked.
Bielsa thought for a while and said, "We don't know the situation yet, so you can figure it out."
"Oh, you just met Carlos Porter, did you fall in love with James Rodriguez?"
Yang Huan nodded, "Yes, signed."
"Oh, it's a bit troublesome.
This guy has a position conflict with Lallana."
Bielsa shrugged and smiled for the first time since they met.
I felt that this should be his Batesian humor.
"But it's okay, I can handle it."
But as soon as he finished speaking, he felt something was wrong, "It would be best to bring in a strong center.
Lambert is alone.
I'm afraid he won't be able to handle it."
After hearing this, Yang Huan laughed and said, "How about Ibrahimovic?
Can you control him?"
When Bielsa heard this, he laughed and said, "Thank you for thinking about it, you are really a lunatic."
"But, I'm starting to like you."
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