2nd Episode of the Genius Soccer Coach - Chapter 203



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Episode 203 20-21 Pre-season (2)

“You want to do an interview?”

Hyunwoo tilted his head at Anthony’s request.

“Yes. Qatar requested it.”

“why?”

Anthony confessed his circumstances.

Since the local fans have so much faith in Hyunwoo, I thought that would be the case.

Fans who have flocked to Barnett’s side after a string of successes are said to be sceptical about the current squad.

“I suspect that Qatar is not providing support.”

“aha.”

Qatar may also have its own share of grievances.

Since Hyunwoo refuses to give them transfer funds, it seems like they are concerned about their external image.

“It’s not that hard to interview someone. Let’s make time for one sometime.”

“Don’t convey it like that.”

This interview was conducted ahead of the pre-season.

Hyunwoo made an appointment with David Ornstein of The Athletic.

“Thank you for taking the time to interview me, Director.”

“I am the one who needs to be treated well.”

David Ornstein was a journalist with a reputation for credibility in England, where yellow journalism was rampant.

Rather than articles with provocative titles, the style is to publish exclusive articles based on sources within the club.

There was no harm in becoming friends.

Onstein, who had turned on the recorder, opened his mouth.

―The Premier League is considered the big shot in European football, pouring in more money than any other European league in this transfer market. While Manchester City, Manchester United, and Arsenal are opening their wallets, Barnett is having a particularly quiet transfer market.

“you’re right.”

-Do the manager and the board agree on the club’s transfer market strategy?

“As I have said through the media many times, the club respects my choice. Of course, my opinion was reflected.”

-This season. There are quite a few players leaving the team, but is there a reason why you are reluctant to recruit them?

“In order to become a prestigious team in the world of soccer, I think that while performance is important, it is also important to create a system. The starting point is, of course, the cultivation of loyal youth.”

The team, often referred to as a prestigious club, was truly devoted to youth development.

Needless to say, there are Real Madrid’s La Fábrica and Barcelona’s La Masia.

“The same goes for the PL. Phil Foden from Manchester City, Rashford from Manchester United, Mount from Chelsea… no, Reece James, even Saka from Arsenal.”

-They are all key players who are cherished by the team.

“That’s right. Barnett have had some great performances so far, but it has been difficult to give younger players a chance. But now that there is more room in the squad, it’s different.”

– Then, is it okay to see this as a declaration of rebuilding?

“It’s rebuilding….”

Hyunwoo, who is slightly brainwashed.

Was it just my imagination that Real Madrid flashed through my mind?

Real Madrid, known as the best soccer club.

However, President Perez’s image marketing has had a significant impact on Real Madrid’s current status.

Through the Galactico policy of recruiting only the best stars of the time, they created a club that all football players dream of.

What about Barnett then?

Until now, Barnett has been a club that stands out for its image as Hyunwoo’s one-man team.

Even right now, as one cycle of players is coming to an end, isn’t this a place created to relieve people’s anxiety?

But what if even the new players joining the team this time succeed?

A player who enters Barnett = the image of unconditional success will be created.

And this is likely to lead to a virtuous cycle and the envy of promising players.

“The dictionary definition of rebuilding is not wrong, but….”

-but?

“That doesn’t mean you should think of it as a typical tank. Even if they’re young, the players joining Barnett are going to have a hard time unless they’re the best.”

Hyunwoo looked straight into the camera and spoke with confidence.

“Our motto has always been Win Now. And this season, we will once again make history.”

It was a promise to the fans and a pledge to myself.

After returning from the interview, Hyunwoo went straight to find Nikki Burt.

“Head coach.”

“Yes, sir.”

“How are they doing?”

There is no doubt that they are talented players, but the evaluation of their conduct may be different.

Hyunwoo continued to check on the players’ adaptation to the team through De Bruyne and Nicky.

“What about the squeaky-mouthed ones… Isn’t it time to take care of yourself? But overall, they have a cheerful personality. Holland tends to give short answers. Other than that, there’s nothing unusual.”

“thank god.”

Anyway, it is rare for new players to immediately take over as starting players.

No matter how talented a player is, getting into tactics is a separate matter.

In Hyunwoo’s tactical system that emphasizes forward pressure, the cooperation between players is a very important issue.

‘Time will tell.’

“How will the rosters for this preseason game be put together?”

“…There was a preseason just then.”

Hyunwoo checked the calendar and said to Niki.

“Shall we take a look at the achievements of our new players?”

* * *

Pre-season.

It is one of the most important times for clubs as they have a break before the regular season.

The club that welcomed a new manager was in a period of accepting the new manager’s tactical style.

Clubs that recorded low performances also strengthened their weak positions through the transfer market.

It is a time when teams with stable power generate ticket revenue through friendly matches.

The bus carrying Barnett’s squad headed to another stadium in London, the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal, which is also based in North London, has played pre-season games every season thanks to the relationship between Hyun-woo and manager Wenger.

The current manager in charge of Arsenal is Arteta, who returned to his former team.

He frowned as he checked Barnett’s starting lineup.

―Barnet FC―

Leang-Holland-Salah

Bellingham-Rice-De Bruyne

Downing-Diaz-Kim Min-Jun-Mili-Tang

Vicario

‘Even though it is the preseason….’

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It is true that the pre-season is a period for players to get used to each other. However, Barnet’s starting lineup is mainly composed of players who have just joined the team.

Arteta, who had an unsatisfactory performance last season, cannot help but be suspected of underestimating him.

Beep-

[The game begins!]

The game started with an announcement from the stadium announcer.

‘I should step on it once before the regular season starts.’

Arteta is confident of a win today.

At the point when 15 minutes had passed in the first half.

“…The Barnett players have better stamina than I thought.”

Barnett, who has the ball in his possession all the time thanks to his high activity level.

Arteta shook his head at his assistant coach’s words.

“No. The earnestness is different.”

“Earnest?”

“Look at our kids.”

Arteta pointed to the Arsenal players.

Unlike Arsenal’s regular players who were running around leisurely during the pre-season match.

Barnett’s players, mostly substitutes, were running around like they were dying.

Arteta finally stepped forward.

“Are you going to let the opposing players keep possession of the ball? Increase the pressure a bit more!”

Arteta, who had been scolded, scanned the opposing team’s defense.

Barnet FC took out 4-3-3.

At first glance, the spacing between the players seemed very crude, but with experienced players like Salah, De Bruyne, and Downing controlling the line, it looked quite decent.

It is only natural that Arsenal players, who started warming up late in preparation for the regular season, are pushed back.

‘As expected, it’s Kim… .’

It was not for nothing that his mentor, manager Guardiola, thought of him as a threat.

It is entirely up to the coach to show this level of organizational skills with players who have just joined the team.

But that doesn’t mean there was no way.

“Zaka! Actively utilize the Saka on the side.”

No matter how well you match up, it’s natural that there will be a lack of synergy between the candidates.

Arsenal’s right winger Bukayo Saka’s individual skills played a big part in the game.

Aiming at the space behind Barnett, who had raised the line high.

[Granite Zaka. Spread it long to the right.]

[Saka. Successfully beat Downing. Stabs into the middle.]

[Ah. Aubameyang’s shot goes over the goal.]

However, if there is one thing that is regrettable about Arsenal, it is that they do not have a player with a solid finish.

Aubameyang was a player who was adept at playing off the ball, but he also missed many chances.

Arteta is disappointed by this.

The opportunity passed to Barnett.

[Raphael Leao. Running along the side line.]

[This player. His dribbling speed is amazing. He reminds me of his teammate Salah.]

Leang successfully beats the winger by taking advantage of his dribbling speed.

‘But that doesn’t work.’

Arteta smiled with satisfaction.

The current flanking breakthrough was intentionally induced.

‘If you’re positioned between two lines of defenders, there’s no other way than to cross without thinking…’

Lie―

Thunderbolt―

[ah….]

The Arsenal supporter’s in-house announcer sighed.

[Didn’t Holland’s finishing just be good?]

[Yes, Rob Holding tried to contest it, but he just hit it with a batting average.]

[Monstrous physique. Erling Haaland.]

‘This will work?’

Holland sits in front of the audience and performs a meditation ceremony.

Arteta’s feelings towards him were complicated.

‘A header using a tall striker… .’

It was a choice that was far from the current trend, but it was not unconvincing.

Barnett was often one to have fun by taking advantage of boredom.

‘Then it would be slow.’

“Instead of holding, mark Magalhaes. And raise the defensive line higher. Don’t allow the opposing player to easily enter the box.”

It is a well-known fact that when the defensive line is raised, the effectiveness of slow-moving target-type strikers decreases sharply.

Arteta, who believed he had solved it, tried not to care, but the second goal was a different story.

Knock knock knock

As De Bruyne’s low cross finds its way behind the defensive line, Haaland sprints away.

He straddled the defensive line to avoid the offside trap, then reached the ball in the blink of an eye and finished.

[Ah… Barnett’s second goal. This time, the star is Erling Haaland.]

[This player. He’s really fast for his size.]

[Of course, we have to take into account that it is the preseason. But he is a player with truly outstanding potential.]

“Huh… How can a player like that be in Barnett again…?”

The head coach approached Arteta, who was speechless, and gave him further explanation.

“He is the player who was the top scorer in the Primeira Liga that I mentioned last time. Maybe it’s because he plays with a player named Leao. The two of them work well together.”

“Ah. I wanted to recruit him, but I gave up because he belongs to Barnett?”

“you’re right.”

“It seems like he’s a player who has a long-term development, like a body. He’s a late bloomer….”

“No. He is now 20 years old.”

“Are you 20 years old?”

Arteta rubbed his eyes and looked at the opposing player again.

‘No matter how I look at it, it doesn’t look like a face of that age.’

“Then, a 20-year-old player could perform like that just now?”

“yes.”

“….”

Manager Arteta is speechless.

Known for his keen eye for players, he had a gut feeling at that moment.

That Barnett had acquired another gem.

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