2nd Episode of the Genius Soccer Coach - Chapter 204



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Episode 204 20-21 Pre-season (3)

Memories of my youth were still vivid.

Kim started her youth life after coming all the way to Norway and persuading her parents.

People watching Holland play would often whisper behind his back.

“If he had come out in the past, he would have been a player who would have commanded the times.”

“Isn’t that a typical poacher type? If only he were a little shorter, the risk of injury would be lower, so he could be a Pulse Nine….”

“It’s not easy to survive with that style these days.”

Those who acknowledge his abilities but say he was born in the wrong era.

Holland knew it too.

After the emergence of Messi and Ronaldo.

The position of the orthodox number 9 striker is becoming increasingly limited.

As tactics emerged that maximized the destructive power of wingers, the finishing role was increasingly given to wingers.

Strikers were often forced to drop down like a false nine to increase their influence in the game or to link up plays.

Even Aguero, one of the greatest strikers, didn’t play further down the pitch under Guardiola.

That’s why Holland used to practice playing closer to the second line.

However, the unfortunate part is that such plays did not suit his style.

It’s not that he lacks passing ability, but when he’s away from the goal, his finishing ability, which is one of his greatest strengths, is lacking.

It was Kim who caught Holland, who was feeling confused and lost.

Perhaps because of a promise he made to his parents, he would visit the youth training center once or twice during the season.

“Anything going on these days?”

“….”

After Holland hesitated for a while and confessed the truth, Kim responded nonchalantly.

“Don’t listen to those fools.”

“yes?”

“What do you guys know….”

Kim, who had been mumbling, met his eyes.

“Of course, it is true that modern football prefers a striker who can also play the role of false nine.”

“That’s true.”

Even Kim had similar opinions to the other coaches and Holland became gloomy.

But he raised his head at the following words.

“But tactics tend to change to suit the players.”

“?”

“Whether it’s 4-3-3 or 3-5-2. If there were a correct tactic, all clubs would use the same tactic. But that’s not the case, right?”

“…That’s right.”

“Forcing players to fit a set tactic is something only low-level players do. Tactical trends are constantly changing, too. That’s something for the coaches to worry about, not something for you to worry about.”

Is it because of the career of director Kim? Or is it because he is naturally good at persuading?

Kim’s confident voice had the power to make people want to believe.

“The important thing is to hone your skills. In modern football, a player without fundamentals cannot survive, but a player with only fundamentals cannot succeed either.”

“….”

“The players who are called world-class are all players who have honed their strengths. The presence of such players changes the tactical trend.”

As I listen to him, I find myself wiggling my fingers for some reason.

As if he too could become that kind of player.

“I think you have the talent to do it. It just takes time.”

Kim therefore hammered home that he should not even think about moving to another club.

“And why don’t we have a true striker? Benzema, Lewandowski, we have Giroud on our team.”

“Those guys are all great strikers.”

“I think you are the same way. So don’t pay attention to what ordinary people say.”

Kim’s eyes were filled with conviction.

“Do what you do best and one day you’ll find yourself playing for Barnet.”

“…Is that so?”

“I don’t know. When that time comes, I might change the team’s tactics to suit your style.”

After that meeting.

Holland didn’t care what other people said.

“Come down and give me a pass!”

Despite the protests of the young midfielders, he continued to refine his finishing ability inside the box.

“The striker just has to score goals. Just do what you’re doing now.”

After that, he met coach De Zerbi and he also encouraged his play.

And now, at this moment.

Holland playing for Barnet as Kim predicted.

It didn’t matter even if it was just a preseason game.

Because it was proof that his approach was right.

After scoring his second goal against Arsenal, Holland brought his face in front of the broadcast cameras and roared with the sadness he had felt during that time.

“Eww—!”

[Erling Haaland scores multiple goals against Arsenal.]

[The land of the Vikings. A boy from Norway announces the beginning of his conquest of the Premier League.]

“I thought the goal was a body shot just now?”

Hyunwoo nodded at Nicky Burt’s admiring words.

‘A central striker with finishing ability is essential.’

Some people say,

The reason that traditional strikers are disappearing is because their influence on the game is decreasing.

This is only half true.

‘It’s because there are no properties. If the ending is certain, why not use it?’

Wasn’t the reason Pulse Nine (a fake attacker) appeared in the first place because there was no reliable finishing resource?

After all, soccer is a sport where you win by scoring.

No matter how many scoring chances you create through Pulse Nine, if you can’t finish them, it’s just an illusion.

‘In that sense, Holland’s appearance was shocking.’

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The birth of a next-generation sports star who can stand shoulder to shoulder with France’s superstar, Mbappe.

Actually, after Holland’s appearance.

The number of teams looking for players who can fill the top position has increased rapidly, which has naturally led to an increase in the value of the players.

Hyunwoo’s true feelings spilled out without him knowing.

“Perhaps the generational change could happen more quickly.”

“yes?”

“Holland’s growth is faster than we thought.”

“hmm.”

Nikki also accepted this with a serious expression.

Finishing inside the box has been one of Barnett’s chronic problems.

Jamie Vardy is a great striker because he is good at counterattacking and has finishing ability.

They tend to show a relatively weak performance against opponents who play two-line defense inside the box.

Barnett have been dropping him down to the second line and using link-up play and box-hitting from the midfielders to get the ball rolling.

Most teams that play against Barnett have been preparing a two-line defense, so they often face limitations.

Replace that body’s place with Holland?

‘I guess you could say that he’s Jamie Vardy with the right to provide.’

“Are you thinking of putting Holland in the striker position?”

“That’s right. If that happens, it will probably be in the form of 4-1-4-1.”

Barnett’s players will have to learn different tactics than before.

Previously, three attackers had to move in conjunction like cogwheels. Now, the position of lone striker will be maintained, while wingers will be utilized more frequently.

‘If Holland can just move around with the centre-backs, it will free up more space for the wingers to exploit.’

Hyunwoo honestly thinks that Mbappe is a better player than Holland in terms of individual ability.

Unlike Mbappe, who can dribble, playmake, and finish on his own, Holland seemed to be focused on the finishing role.

‘But if you’re part of a team, it’s a different story.’

Salah and Leao are shaking the ball on the flanks, and Haaland is receiving killer passes from De Bruyne and Rodri…

‘How are we going to stop this?’

Barnett’s freshmen make a hot debut.

It was a relatively low-profile pre-season match, but the opponent was Arsenal, one of the big clubs.

In Korea, too, articles and comments poured in.

– Wow. Barnett is full of players.

― The three-lineup of Kimmich, Rodrigo, and Rice is crazy.

– You’re making a fuss over just one preseason game.

– Why is your friend so angry?

– He’s a famous Man U fan. He seems upset because Anthony Martial is doing well during the pre-season.

– Hahahahahahahaha.

– Is Marshall still at Man U?

– By the way, Holland? How old is that guy and why is his physique like that?

– Born in 00.

― ??? If you search on the internet, it’ll all come out. Don’t lie.

– It’s true. Jude Bellingham was born in 2003. Leang and Rice were born in 1999.

― Wow, the Barnett youth are really young. And they’ve already been promoted to the first team?

– Barnett Scouts seem to be really good at their jobs.

― I wish just one or two of them would explode.

I know that since this is a preseason game, my current performance isn’t everything.

With the rookies showing good performances in the matches they participated in, fans’ expectations for Barnett’s next season have grown even higher.

Meanwhile, Hyunwoo was locked in the video analysis room as soon as the game ended.

He watched the game over and over again and analyzed the players’ plays.

‘The rice has risen in water.’

It is true that he was lacking compared to Rodrigo, but he was not lacking in anything to be used as a substitute player.

‘Bellingham, on the other hand….’

He was deep in thought, tapping on the desk.

Born in 2003, Jude Bellingham was not yet physically complete.

‘I guess that’ll be okay.’

Since he played many games for Dortmund during this period in their history, there shouldn’t be any major problems.

What’s most surprising is his intelligent play.

[Jude Bellingham exchanges a one-two with De Bruyne.]

[He cleverly releases Zaka’s pressure.]

Considering his own body, his soccer intelligence of utilizing his teammates around him rather than forcing himself through, and his occasional flashes of passing sense were admirable.

‘Talent is for sure.’

Hyunwoo, who was contemplating whether to send the rental again, changed his mind.

Rather than forcing him into the starting lineup, it would be better to use him as a substitute player.

‘The same goes for Leang.’

Leang, who was flying high in the beginning of the game, showed a rapid decline in his condition in the second half.

Naturally, this led to a decline in defensive capabilities.

It seemed like Leang also needed time to adapt, perhaps as a substitute or reserve player rather than as a starter.

‘Then, we decided to utilize all the players who were called up this time…’

There is one spot left on the 25-man roster.

Hyunwoo, who was debating between Ben Chilwell and Rodrigo until the end, chose Ben Chilwell.

“Because we need some leeway on defense too.”

Barnett confirmed his 25-man roster.

All that remained was to get the players’ numbers in order by the time the regular season began.

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