2nd Episode of the Genius Soccer Coach - Chapter 189



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Episode 189 17-18 Champions League Semifinals (1)

[Battle of the Stars. Champions League semi-final match between Barnet FC and Bayern Munich. It will be held at Munich’s home stadium, Allianz Arena. We will be joined by commentator Jang Ji-hyeok.]

[Both teams are on a good run recently, right?]

[The matchup between Coach Heynckes, who achieved the treble in the 2012-13 season, and Coach Kim Hyun-woo, who achieved the treble in the previous season, has garnered attention. How will the battle of wits between the two great coaches turn out? Let’s check out the starting lineups for both teams.]

-Bayern Munich-

Lewandowski

Ribery-Rodriguez-Muller-Robben

Martinez

Alaba-Hummels-Boaten-Hafinya

Sven Ulreich

―Barnet FC―

Body-Sala

Rodrigo – Kimmich – De Bruyne – Kante

Robertson-Rüdiger-Van Dijk-Trippier

Alison

“Hmm.”

Heynckes stroked his chin after seeing Barnett’s starting formation.

‘As expected, it’s fun.’

Some football fans have compared Kim’s performance to that of Guardiola.

Tactically superior appearance.

Treble in the first season of the Champions League, etc.

Because there were a lot of similar parts.

But here is where the crucial difference emerges.

The very pragmatic nature.

Will Pep choose extreme tactics that go against his ideals in order to win?

Heynckes didn’t think so.

‘In that respect, he might be similar to me.’

Barnett’s intention in choosing 4-4-2 was simple.

This means that while controlling both wings of Munich, they will target the space behind them.

It was quite a tricky move for Munich, who wanted an unconditional victory at home.

‘That’s why it was predictable, you know.’

“You came out just as I expected.”

“hmm.”

He nodded to head coach Hermann.

“Let’s play as we prepared.”

The Munich players started to move under Heynckes’ instructions.

The key to the 4-4-2 tactic, no matter what anyone says, is maintaining spacing.

The main goal was to prevent the opponent from shooting in the final third area.

This is also why the attacking side often makes cross passes.

To constantly shake the opponent’s camp and create chances in cracked positions.

Munich’s players in possession of the ball formed a W-shaped formation at the back, with the full-backs, excluding the centre-backs, moving up high.

Soon, most of the players in Munich except Robben moved to the left.

[Ribery. He catches the ball on the side.]

[Player Kante is facing off.]

Tad-

Despite the pressure from the Barnett players, the Munich players defended the ball by dribbling and passing.

As Barnett’s camp gradually shifted to the left, Alaba received a pass and connected long in the opposite direction.

Tub-

[Arjen Robben. Dribbling as if he had been waiting.]

[Barnet’s players try to do a 1:1 before they come to cover?]

Knock knock knock

Robben keeps trying to kick with his left foot and then suddenly turns to the left.

‘now!’

Rodrigo, who was timing his shot while training with Salah, tried to stretch his foot at the right time.

‘Fake?’

Robben dribbled again and attempted a curling kick.

Boohoo!

[Shoot! It hits the goal post and comes out. It was a good shot that hit the far post.]

[Rodri was just completely stripped of his shirt. It must have been a chilling experience for Barnett.]

“Don’t stretch your legs too hastily. Follow through to the end, narrow the angle, and play cooperative defense.”

Rodri nodded after hearing Hyunwoo’s instructions.

Robben proved with his performance why he is considered a top-class winger.

Bam-

Similar situation.

This time, Robben turns sharply to the right and drives up the flank.

With Robertson covering, he crossed with his right foot.

Fortunately, the impact was not perfect and the ball went over the goal line.

However, Hyunwoo’s expression as he watched this was not good.

‘Is this Munich?’

This was the fear of a prestigious school that had been built up over many years.

Hyunwoo also succeeded in gathering players with high potential and building a team with top-level players.

Because prestigious teams are filled with superstars.

If Barcelona, ​​despite its seemingly good looks, is rotting away from the inside.

Munich was a team that had sufficient motivation among its players and the capacity to change generations.

‘Above all….’

Even the coach who brings out the best in these players.

Hyunwoo’s gaze automatically turned to Heinckes.

‘I’ve prepared more thoroughly than I thought.’

Munich’s intentions were simple.

A moment when players are pushed to maintain defensive spacing, by crowding together on one side.

Creating a 1:1 isolation situation on the opposite side.

It was an attempt that could be made because they had a Robbery combination with excellent dribbling ability.

‘But that doesn’t mean we can deploy two people.’

This was also the reason why the opponent pushed their fullbacks high.

If you over-invest in your wingers, the players positioned deep will be quick to deliver long-range shots and quality passes.

‘A gentleman who took a break for 4 years plays in such a trendy way?’

Munich’s current offensive strategy is similar to Manchester City’s tactics under Guardiola.

The ability of Robben and Ribery to demonstrate this with such high perfection is simply amazing.

The method to break it was simple.

“You have to pressure your opponent so that he can’t make the opposite turn. You have to be more aggressive and hit him!”

Barnett’s players, following Hyunwoo’s instructions, increased the intensity of the pressure.

Munich’s veterans showed their connection with their colleagues and solved this problem.

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[Ribery to Alaba. Passing the ball back… Rodriguez back to Ribery.]

[Connect long to the opposite side.]

[Arjen Robben. He gets the ball again.]

Robben proved his belief that even if it’s the same pattern, if it works, it’s okay through his play.

He tries to penetrate the box again with his bare feet.

This time I tried a cutback instead of a curling kick.

[Robben to Muller. Hold him… Long range shot!]

[Alisson’s super save.]

[Munich home fans holding their heads and looking disappointed. But their expressions are still bright, right?]

[You will feel that the atmosphere has completely changed.]

Munich continues to press the offensive.

They used not only Robben, but also Ribery on the left.

[Ribery. Turns his back to Trippier…. Strips him off with a Marseille turn and runs to the side.]

[Munich players break into the box. Cross!]

[Van Dijk kicks it out.]

Barnet FC continued to be dragged around for 26 minutes in the first half.

Hyunwoo’s expression became serious as he watched this.

‘There’s no proper counterattack.’

Not only did the opponent intentionally try to finish, but when they lost the ball, they thoroughly counter-pressured and bought time.

It was only natural that Munich’s attacks became more intense as they were unable to mount a proper counterattack.

Then, finally, a deal came.

[Liberty. Spreads to the side again.]

[Cutback! Muller passes the ball back… Lewandowski shoots! It goes in!]

[Wow. Just now, Muller’s clever play of running into the half space and receiving the ball stood out.]

[31 minutes into the first half! Bayern Munich scores after a lot of hard work. The score is 1:0!]

[It’s only been about 30 minutes, but I think this is the first time I’ve seen Barnett so listless.]

[The first half ends with the referee’s whistle. How did you see the match between the two teams?]

[Barnet had been preparing a 4-4-2 formation. It didn’t go as planned, did it? It seems like they need to show a different operation in the second half.]

[Yes. The first half ended 1:0. What changes will both teams make during halftime? I’ll be back after the commercial.]

Commentator Jang Ji-hyeok takes off his headphones when the cut sign is heard.

“Hey. This won’t be easy, right?”

Although he was an openly Chelsea fan, he did not want Barnett to fall here.

What if Chelsea came up?

Because there are quite a few viewers in Korea who support Barnett.

He wanted Barnett to win, if only for the ratings.

“Isn’t this the first time Barnett has been this classic?”

“That’s right. Coach Heynckes has been preparing his plan properly.”

Munich’s play was very similar to the tactics Barnett used against Atletico Madrid the previous season.

A tactic that involves drawing the opponent to the side and blocking their counterattack with a solid finish.

“Then what should we do?”

Commentator Jang Ji-hyeok pondered for a long time in response to the caster’s question.

“In my opinion, it seems like we need to admit our tactical failure and change our game concept even now….”

“But?”

“Actually, it’s not easy. The training you prepared in advance becomes useless. Besides, Coach Kim Hyun-woo has never failed so far, right? Usually, genius coaches who are tacticians tend to be stubborn….”

He shook his head as if it wouldn’t be easy.

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After the first half, on the way to the locker room.

Hyunwoo’s expression was disturbed.

We haven’t lost the game yet, but it’s true that we fell behind in Plan A that we had prepared.

‘What should I do…?’

In fact, soccer is a result-oriented sport.

If you stick to Plan A and win, you will be considered a tough manager.

If you lose, it’s because of your stubbornness.

He thought about it for a while.

There was no guarantee that changing tactics would lead to better results.

A hasty change in tactics will confuse the players.

After thinking for a while, Hyunwoo’s eyes turned to the players’ faces.

Those sitting with extremely cowering faces.

‘this.’

Only then did Hyunwoo realize his mistake.

Although he often forgot about them because they put up such great performances, most of Barnett’s players are young and energetic.

Moreover, since they have been on a winning streak to the point of not knowing defeat recently, it is impossible for them to be used to the current situation where they are being beaten unilaterally.

“….”

Hyunwoo watched this silently for a while and then calmed down.

match-

“Attention.”

Hyunwoo, who confirmed that everyone’s attention was focused on him, brought the tactical board with him.

“Forget the first half. It wasn’t your fault, it was a tactical failure.”

“….”

“We’re going to play completely differently in the second half. Instead of using strategies tailored to the opponent, we’re going to use tactics that we’re best at.”

The expressions of the players, who had been depressed while reflecting on the first half, became serious.

“We’re giving up on 4-4-2 and going back to 4-3-3. Jesus will be substituted in for Rodri. Warm up your body in advance.”

Hyunwoo chose Barnett’s main tactic, Gegenpressing.

“I repeat, it was my fault. There was nothing wrong with your play.”

He continued to work to boost his players’ self-esteem.

‘It’s important to liven up the mood now.’

I wasn’t sure if this was the right choice.

In fact, it was a fight between Munich and Gegenpressing.

As we adopt the same tactics, the players’ plays will become more important than their tactical roles.

The score gap could have been even wider.

Yet the reason he fights back.

‘The Champions League semi-finals don’t end with the first leg.’

Because I decided that it was more important to keep the momentum going now.

With the home games still remaining, will we continue with our current defensive tactics?

With so many young players in the Barnet squad, the mood is bound to be subdued.

‘And it’s not impossible.’

As the main players are young players.

If we could suppress them with our activity level, we would have a high probability of taking control of the central region.

‘As expected, the problem is the opponent’s counterattack… .’

He looks at Van Dijk and Rudiger.

‘We have no choice but to trust the players.’

Since taking over as director.

It was the first time he relied on his players.

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