2nd Episode of the Genius Soccer Coach - Chapter 205



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Episode 205 Opening Match

As the opening match approaches.

The first thing Hyunwoo did was direct traffic.

Trippier, who was in charge of corner kicks, has transferred to Manchester United and is no longer on the team.

Because it was necessary to decide on a professional kicker in advance.

Hyunwoo, who had called the players together, raised his hand.

“Would you like to take the corner kick? Raise your hand.”

“Me!”

“Just leave it to me! I’m confident.”

“When it comes to deadball, it’s me.”

Everyone here is a player who is equally good at passing.

Moreover, as Barnett have been having more fun with set pieces recently, it was only natural that players who were thirsty for scoring points would compete.

“Hmm.”

Hyunwoo was troubled by the sight of more players than he had expected.

He snapped his fingers.

“Then let’s do this.”

Hyunwoo called out to Holland, who was standing there blankly.

“Because the one who will receive the cross is Holland. Let’s give it to the player who delivers the cross that Erling likes.”

“great.”

“Elling, don’t forget the banana I gave you during break earlier.”

“No appeals to friendship.”

Players showing off their confidence by blowing air.

“Wanna bet on who will be the designated kicker?”

“Okay. I’m going to De Bruyne.”

“Hey. That’s too much. I’ll bet on Robertson.”

“I am Bruno.”

Even players who are one step away from the competition find it fun, making bets on who will be the specialist kicker.

The first batter to come up was Robertson.

Boohoo-

Holland tilted his head as he headed in his cross.

“Hmm… It tastes honest. But it feels like it lacks impact?”

“Hey. Hey. Not really. Come out.”

With Robertson out of the way, the next batter to bat was Bruno Fernandes.

He carefully positions the ball and then crosses it.

Holland managed to head the ball home, but the ball went straight at goalkeeper Alisson.

“This is not the taste. It doesn’t stick to my head. Next!”

“Isn’t it because you’re not good at it?”

Bruno protested, but Holland shook his head firmly.

One by one, players are falling behind.

“Me too. I want to do it too!”

Rodrigo, who has recently discovered his scoring sense, also jumped out of his seat, but Hyunwoo stopped him.

“If you drive, who will take care of the rear?”

“….”

With Rodrigo out of the picture, people’s attention naturally turned to De Bruyne.

“The only one left is Kevin….”

“If it’s not De Bruyne, then let’s kick again?”

Players who are looking forward to another opportunity.

Kevin, who entered the corner with a calm expression, raised his hand and ran towards the door.

Taang―!

A ball that appears to be floating in the air at first glance.

The ball, which had been spinning at high speed, showed a sharply curved trajectory and suddenly fell from Holland’s position.

fault-

The ball hit the jumping Holland’s head exactly and missed Alisson’s hands and shook the net.

Like a gourmet, Holland savored the header he had just received with his eyes closed.

“This is the taste. I just like the cross.”

Holland wasn’t the only one delighted.

“Finally, someone has appeared who will receive my cross! Jesus has been blown away every time.”

De Bruyne with an emotional face.

Jejus, who was suddenly cursed at, opened his eyes wide.

“Claim. Why am I tripping and falling when I’m just sitting still?”

“It’s true, right?”

“No. You have to acknowledge that it was my ability that created that opportunity.”

Jejus is being wronged by two blonde white men.

Of course, his protests were ignored.

“You’ve blown up more than one or two.”

“If I were Kevin, I would have fought a long time ago.”

“Let’s do half of Holland.”

The atmosphere is friendly for everyone except Jeju.

‘There’s no problem in the locker room.’

Hyunwoo, who was watching this, smiled silently.

* * *

Barnet’s opening match opponent was Leeds United, a team promoted to the First Division this season.

A club more famous to Koreans as the Leeds era.

The club, which once competed for a spot in the Champions League in the first division, suffered the humiliation of being relegated to a lower league due to extravagant financial management.

The person who saved Leeds was coach Bielsa.

His advocacy of aggressive tactics earned him the nickname “Madman.”

He was always full of praise for Barnett.

“Football fans don’t expect games like Barnet. They don’t pay for tickets to see football go down.”

“Kim’s aggressive tactics are something every football manager should emulate.”

That is why coach Bielsa had such high expectations for this match.

‘Even if we lose, I hope our players can see and learn a lot.’

[The Premier League opening match, which was almost postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19, has opened safely.]

[The stands are empty, but it will be a comfort to the fans that they can watch the game through broadcast.]

[It is now a match between Barnet, a strong team in the Premier League, and Leeds United, who joined the First Division.]

[It can’t be helped that it looks one-sided. Leeds United is also a team with potential.]

[Let’s check the starting lineups for both teams.]

-Leeds United-

Bamford

Jack Harrison-Klich-Hernandez-Costa

Calvin Phillips

Dallas-Straight-Koch-Ayling

Ian Mellie

-Barnet-

Erling Holland

Jejus-Fernandes-De Bruyne-Salah

Rodrigo

Robertson-Van Dijk-Rüdiger-Militan

Alison

[Coincidentally, both teams used the 4-1-4-1 tactic.]

‘It’s 4-1-4-1.’

Coach Bielsa smiles at the sight of Barnett using the same tactics as himself.

“As expected of Kim.”

The half space is a space that has recently been attracting attention from people in the soccer world.

To utilize this, a mezzala (wing attacking midfielder) was needed, and the 4-1-4-1 was the optimal tactic for this.

‘Of course, it doesn’t only have advantages.’

In order to position two attacking midfielders, a single volante is often used, and the role of that player becomes very important.

Coach Bielsa before the match started.

He gave the players one instruction.

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Beep-

[The game begins.]

[Leeds United are putting pressure on us from the start?]

Usually, weak teams that face strong teams tend to retreat.

However, Leeds United attempted to press hard forward, mocking such expectations.

These are Barnett’s third line. They thoroughly blocked the ball towards Rodri.

[Jack Harrison intercepts the ball towards Rodrigo. Is he going to stab it straight forward?]

[Leeds United’s shot!!]

[It misses the goal. It was a good chance.]

Coach Bielsa clicked his tongue at the regrettable scene.

“Nice try. Just keep doing it like this!”

Players surround Rodrigo as per his orders.

Barnett looked visibly taken aback by the unexpected turn of events.

Bielsa observed the opposing manager’s expression.

‘What should we do now?’

* * *

“What are you doing? Playing soccer for a day or two?!”

Hyunwoo, who had warned the players, called up Militao, who was playing as the right fullback.

“Eder!”

“Yes, sir.”

“Come to the center and receive the ball.”

“yes!”

“When the ball is lost, return to the original position and maintain the 4-back.”

“All right.”

Hyunwoo assigned the inverted fullback role to Militang.

He then called Bruno.

“Today, come down a little bit more and receive the ball. We can’t leave Rodri isolated.”

“All right.”

Hyunwoo, who gave the order, stared at the field.

‘That’s definitely typical of Coach Bielsa.’

Bielsa is famous for never bending his convictions.

They also opted for an attacking style of football against Barnett.

‘But wouldn’t that be enough?’

It wasn’t for nothing that other directors fell for Barnett.

‘The difference in player quality can never be ignored.’

Look at it now.

With Militao and Bruno in the center, Barnett began to gradually circulate the ball.

[Rudiger passes to Van Dijk, Van Dijk passes to Militao.]

Leeds United players tried to disrupt the situation, but Barnet’s players were adept at relieving pressure.

Knock knock knock

The Barnett players, who had taken the pressure off their teammates, began to run forward.

[Militan. Stabs De Bruyne.]

[The Leeds players applied strong forward pressure, leaving the centre completely empty.]

[Phillips tries to get close to De Bruyne… but Kevin De Bruyne wins the challenge and dribbles.]

Hyunwoo smiled with satisfaction.

‘This is what’s scary about Barnett.’

The players positioned at the back had solid fundamentals, so it was difficult to block them with forward pressure.

The forwards, consisting of Jesus, Holland and Salah, are players with fast sprints.

If you try to apply clumsy forward pressure, you will inevitably lose the space behind you.

[De Bruyne continues to drive the ball up.]

[There’s no one to mark since even Phillips is stripped!]

Forwards who keep pushing forward, carrying the defenders.

Kevin, who was dribbling comfortably without a marker, attempted a mid-range shot as soon as he entered the box.

[De Bruyne shoots.]

[Ah! It went in.]

[I think it just got deflected by the defender’s foot?]

[But it is credited as De Bruyne’s goal.]

“yes!”

A goal scored in the 14th minute of the first half.

In the quiet stadium due to the coronavirus, only Hyunwoo’s shouts echoed.

‘I won’t be pushing myself anymore.’

Hyunwoo, who had guessed so, was surprised by the movements of the opposing players.

“You keep pressuring me?”

Of course, it’s funny to see him lose and get kicked out of the team. But to be so aggressive against Barnett.

‘As expected, he is a stubborn gentleman.’

Hyunwoo shook his head.

‘Then I should let you know.’

Why Barnet are considered the best team in the Premier League.

“Don’t show any mercy. Just keep going. Show a team that’s just been promoted what the first division is all about.”

* * *

“Gasp, gasp….”

Leeds United midfielder Kelvin Phillips was out of breath.

It’s only been 34 minutes in the first half, and the score is already 3:0.

‘Is this a first division team?’

At first glance, it looks like Barnett’s players are just running around.

But I could tell when I ran alongside it.

That they never rest.

‘After passing, keep moving.’

Barnet players constantly moving off the ball and into position to receive the ball.

The Leeds players continued to follow their movements, but the speed of the ball was something that humans could not keep up with.

Naturally, Leeds’ players are bound to get tired.

‘We’re losing the game and we’re struggling more.’

The opposing manager’s ability to cope was also surprising.

The opposing manager changed his tactics as soon as he noticed the tactics used to attack Rodri.

What’s even more surprising is that the players’ movements were natural.

‘It means that we practiced this kind of training on a regular basis. On the other hand, our team… .’

Leeds United’s key tactic is pressing from the front.

Now that it’s been destroyed.

There was no other exit.

He is sending a look to coach Bielsa that says he wants to admit defeat even now and take it easy.

Of course, there was no way coach Bielsa would bend.

Phillips forcibly moves his heavy body.

It was like this in the first half, and there was no way to guess what the outcome would be in the second half. There was despair in his eyes.

[The match ends. Barnet FC leads 7-1.]

[Barnet’s hands are merciless. He scores goals against the promoted team.]

It was an easier game than expected.

Pressing from the front is clearly an essential element in modern football, but it is a card that must be used with caution as it exposes the space behind.

It wasn’t something that could be done just by making a hasty decision like Liz did.

But I think you’ve come to a realization through this opportunity.

That you shouldn’t press forward recklessly against Barnett.

Above all, what Hyunwoo saw as positive was the players’ morale.

Erling Haaland scores a hat-trick in his first PL match.

Salah and Rodri each scored one goal.

De Bruyne, who scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists.

Barnett’s key players got off to a bright start with a goal-scoring performance.

Mixed zone with fewer reporters due to Corona.

– You’ve had a great start. What are your goals for this season?

“Need I say more? We will keep our crown and go to reclaim the Big Ears that we lost.”

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