2nd Episode of the Genius Soccer Coach - Chapter 190



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Episode 190 17-18 Champions League Semifinals (2)

[Barnet takes out a substitution card as the second half begins. He takes out Rodri and puts in Jesus.]

[We need to watch. Is it to strengthen the counterattack in the existing tactics? Or maybe they can change the formation to 4-3-3.]

[You could say that Barnett has drawn his sword. It means that he will attack rather than focusing on defense like in the first half.]

[Then, one cannot help but wonder how Munich will respond.]

It’s not that Heynckes didn’t prepare for this situation.

“Nothing has changed. You are still Munich players.”

He demanded that they ignore him and play the game they had been preparing for.

[N’Golo Kante steals the ball from Ribery. Munich immediately regains it.]

[The central battle between the two teams is fierce.]

[The current movement of the Munich players is similar to the tactics shown against PSG in the round of 16. It is an anti-Neymar tactic. They are trying to control the midfield and block the ball going to Salah?]

[There’s no need to mention Barnett’s gegenpressing.]

The match between the two teams seemed far removed from recent trends.

Both teams gave up on the back-end build-up that most strong teams use, and continued to press as if they were running to disrupt the opponent’s build-up.

In a situation where he kept going back and forth, Hyunwoo tried to hide his impatience.

‘If this is the case, we have no choice but to trust the players’ abilities… .’

A situation where similar tactics are used.

Of course, there were detailed plays and promises within it, but in the end, the individual player’s play became more important than tactical differences.

But it was at this point that the differences between PSG and Barnet began to become apparent.

Unlike Mbappe and Neymar, who are not very active, Barnett’s forwards actively press and participate in the midfield battle.

With their help, Barnet’s midfielders took the lead.

And the players faithfully followed Hyunwoo’s instructions.

Boohoo!

[De Bruyne. Long pass to the right.]

[Mohamed Salah receives it.]

Hyunwoo called for active use of long passes in today’s game.

It wouldn’t have been easy for a normal midfielder.

In a situation where it was difficult to even keep the ball under the opponent’s strong pressure, it was not a short pass but a long pass.

This was entirely because he had faith in the abilities of De Bruyne and Kimmich.

Because they were players with a wide field of vision and excellent passing ability.

Basically, long passes are less accurate than short passes in build-up, but in a game with a lot of pressure like today, they often prove effective.

[Mohamed Salah. Drives the ball up and shoots!]

[Ulreich punches it away.]

[Barnet FC record their first effective shot in today’s match.]

[Salah, who finished the game, was amazing, but De Bruyne’s pass was truly admirable.]

“Levi! You too must actively join in the pressure. Don’t be complacent just because you’re only one point ahead!”

Coach Heynckes gradually gave up the initiative and asked his forwards to join in on defense.

Still, it wasn’t enough to keep up with Barnett’s tempo.

Hyunwoo watches this and encourages the players.

‘There’s a reason Guardiola uses Sterling so heavily.’

This was the reason for using fake attackers even though their finishing ability was lacking.

For dominating the midfield, players with excellent activity and mobility are good.

Barnet’s midfielders, aided by such forwards, spread long passes and through balls.

The main direction was to the right where Sala was.

[Barnet continues to attack on the right side using Salah.]

[Both teams have high defensive lines. I’m saying to them, ‘I’m going to attack the back space, is that okay?’ This is to suppress the defensive lines from going up and gain the upper hand in the midfield battle.]

[okay.]

[The same goes for Munich. Robben is in a relatively high position, right? However, because of the intense pressure from Barnett, it is difficult to pass the ball to Robben.]

‘What kind of guy is this?’

Munich fullback Alaba is flustered by Salah’s repeated dribbling breakthroughs.

Robben, who is on the same team, is proud to be the best winger.

His opponent, Salah, also had skills that were just as good.

He uses his explosive speed every time he receives the ball, repeatedly breaking Munich’s offside line.

Moreover, Salah’s ability to control his tempo by grabbing the ball in an instant and then accelerating rapidly reminds me of Ribery.

“Cover me!”

As Alaba struggled to keep up with the increasingly diverse dribbling patterns, the attention of the Munich center backs gradually shifted to the flanks.

[Kimmich. Throws the ball forward. Mohamed Salah receives the ball.]

[Running straight away.]

Munich’s defenders just got off the line.

At that moment, Jamie Vardy, located in the middle, exchanged signals with Jesus.

Two that intersect and switch with each other.

“You take care of him!”

Munich’s defense changes its marking man by making a call play.

But the body had another purpose.

Wham-

The body, which was heading to the left side, suddenly stopped with its left foot as the axis and jumped into the center of the box.

His marksman is caught in a reversal situation.

A cutback from Sala flew in front of that body.

[Sala. Cut back to the back!?]

[Body Player. When did you drop Markman?]

[Nonstop shot! It went in!]

[It’s because Salah is in such good form. Barnett’s problem solver is originally Vardy!]

[A replay of the scene just before appears.]

[I liked the movement of the body player who momentarily distanced himself from the defender. I also liked the decision to hit nonstop before the defender got to him.]

[19 minutes into the second half. Barnet FC level the score. The score is 1:1.]

Vardy roaring in front of away fans as soon as he scores a goal.

Hyunwoo, who was watching this, realized one thing.

‘Maybe I was being too obsessive… .’

Every game.

He thought that he had to take advantage of the regression and gain a tactical advantage over the opposing manager.

But the players’ play spoke for itself.

The current Barnett team is one that would not be pushed back if they went toe-to-toe with any team.

‘If I do this, it will seem like I don’t trust the players.’

Hyunwoo, who was laughing bitterly, shouted at the players.

“You played well just now. Let’s try to score one more goal like you did just now.”

Barnett is gradually increasing his market share and gaining momentum.

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This also had a significant impact on the first half.

Unlike Barnett, who sat back defensively, Munich invested a lot of energy into attacking the two-line defense.

‘I guess it needs to be replaced.’

Coach Heynckes calmly observes the atmosphere at the stadium.

“Coach Herman!”

“Yes, sir.”

“Tell Tolisso and Thiago to warm up.”

“All right.”

As he gave the instructions, his gaze was fixed on the opposing midfielders.

‘They are good players… .’

De Bruyne, needless to say, was drooling at the sight of Kimmich.

‘If we had players like that, it would make the game management a lot easier…’

He is showing good performance in both defensive cover and build-up, which are the core of the third line.

Knowing that he was a player that Munich had actively pursued to recruit, it is inevitable that there will be great regret.

‘Now we need a player who knows how to pass the ball.’

Munich’s midfield consisting of Müller, Javi Martinez and Rodriguez are not players lacking in football intelligence or activity.

Creativity in creating variables through passes was relatively lacking.

‘It’s a shame that Xabi Alonso retired.’

But what’s bygones is bygones.

As soon as the players who were warming up gave the OK sign, Heynckes immediately brought in a substitute.

OUT → James Rodriguez

IN → Thiago Alcantara

[Munich is putting Alcantara in the number 8 spot.]

[I think it seems like they need a playmaking player now?]

[Munich’s attackers are gradually becoming isolated.]

[I wonder if this can lead to a good result.]

‘Is it Alcantara…?’

Hyunwoo stroked his chin.

Thiago Alcantara, a player in the same league as Robben, is one of the best players in the league, except for his injuries.

As expected, coach Heynckes was a coach who knew how to read the flow of the game.

If his passing ability is added, Barnett also could not shake off the burden of space behind.

“Robertson. Avoid overlapping unless you are sure of the situation.”

“yes.”

Hyunwoo created an asymmetrical defensive line by dropping Robertson on the left to check Robben and bringing Trippier up.

[The responses of the two teams are so similar that they are almost identical.]

[They are managers with similar tactical decisions, and they know each other’s strengths and weaknesses. If they balance things out, they will inevitably look the same.]

[In the end, it’s the players’ play that’s important.]

[you’re right.]

As the game progressed, the main attacks were made through counterattacks, with both teams raising their lines.

[Alcantara. Gives Robben a long stab.]

[Robben cuts back! To Muller.]

Lie―

A good chance came, but Muller fired the ball into the air.

He shook his head as if he couldn’t figure it out.

[I’m a little disappointed with the finishes of Muller and Lewandowski today.]

[It’s highly likely that physical strain had an effect. The players from both teams were more active than usual, so it’s only natural that their concentration would decrease.]

[Roben holding his knees and catching his breath. He looks very tired.]

[But it won’t be easy to replace him. It’s no exaggeration to say that Munich’s current offense is being carried out by both wingers.]

Before we knew it, there were only 10 minutes left in the second half.

When Robben, who had the ball, tried to dribble again, Kante attempted a sliding tackle.

“Kwat!”

The referee shakes his head as Robben falls to the ground clutching his shin.

As Robben usually has a diving temperament, it was judged that there would be no problem with tackling.

“Continue playing the game.”

He was trying to continue the game, but Kante approached the referee.

“I….”

“Huh? What’s going on?”

“It really seems to hurt….”

“huh?”

He stops the game right away.

Munich’s bench also started to get busy as they realized the seriousness of the situation.

Hyunwoo looks at this with an uneasy feeling.

Hyunwoo, who saw the board members who had been checking on Robben’s condition shaking their heads and being carried out on a stretcher, held back his cheers.

‘If it goes like this…!’

It is not known what condition Robben is in, but it is unlikely he will be able to play in the second match in a week.

One of the most threatening opponents could be missing.

[Robin is being carried out on a stretcher.]

[I hope it’s not a serious injury. Munich will use the substitution card, right?]

[Tolisso is brought in. Then Muller will move to Robben’s position.]

As someone who shares the same sport, injuries are unfortunate, but as a competitor, they are also a joy.

‘1:1 on an expedition…’

Considering that the next game was at home, Hyunwoo judged it to be a decent score.

He immediately called the players together.

“Put the line down now. Lock it until the end.”

The players, whose faces were clearly tired, nodded.

“The second leg is at home. … And given the current situation, Robben may not be able to play. If there are no variables here, it means we have the advantage.”

“So, don’t lose focus until the very end. Do your best.”

“Yes, Coach!”

Players answer with determined faces.

And when the game was over.

The score remained 1:1.

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