380 Hampton Park
As the game approaches, the atmosphere of the finals is getting stronger and stronger.
Especially with the end of the national leagues, the attention of European football is all focused on the Champions League finals. Especially because Real Madrid and Blackburn entered the Champions League, so the Spanish media and the English media are even more so.
What team is Real Madrid?
The best club of the 20th century. When any big family in Europe stands up, Real Madrid can stun others with their eight big ear cups.
There are a lot of superstars in the team, especially the damn Florentino. For other clubs in European football, they can't wait for Florentino to burp quickly.
After Florentino became the president of Real Madrid, he was really popular in European football. Of course, this is a positive word. In other words, it makes European football a miasma.
After he took office, he actually dug two world-class superstars in two consecutive seasons.
And they are all sensational transfers in European football. First, he dug Barcelona captain Figo, and then dug the world's first midfielder Zidane. Real Madrid, which does not lack starlight, is even more starlight.
So of course, there will be no shortage of supporters.
Especially Real Madrid, the full name is Real Madrid. Real Madrid is the symbol of the Spanish royal family.
In any way, Real Madrid has a lot of supporters. There are countless people in the newspapers who support Real Madrid. Not only the Spanish media, but also many Italian, German and French media. In this world-renowned Champions League final, the voice supporting Real Madrid occupied the mainstream.
And what about Blackburn?
is a hillbilly team from the English countryside. But don't think Blackburn lacks supporters just because of this.
Blackburn has far more supporters than everyone thinks.
Who is Blackburn's biggest supporter? Of course, it's the English media.
British football is very proud. As the birthplace of modern football, they are indeed qualified to brag. You can even tell Spain that your ancestors learned modern football in England. Therefore, at this time, whether you have a quarrel with George or don't like Blackburn, you will be consistent with the public.
Almost all the English media unanimously supported Blackburn this time.
English media is one of the most powerful media in the world. Although many of them are tabloids, don't look at them as tabloids. The influence is definitely not small.
In this way, it has quickly become a quarrel between the Spanish media and the British media.
But George did not participate in this melee.
Because even if George doesn't participate, the media will still help him fight. Don't look at George's usual harsh words. In fact, when it comes to real scolding, George can't catch up with those real journalists in his life.
Those reporters are really swearing without dirty words.
............"Larent, I heard that you have been studying coaching courses recently?"
Because this Champions League final is held at Hampton Park in Scotland. So after the end of the Premier League, George led Black to Glasgow, Scotland.
Hampton Park has a more prominent position in Scotland and even in European football. As one of the five planets in Europe, Hampton Park has a different legend. He is the National Stadium of Scotland, which can accommodate more than 50,000 people. It is a well-known stadium in European football.
When George led Blackburn to Glasgow, Scotland early, Real Madrid had not yet arrived.
George arrived a few days earlier so that the players could familiarize themselves with the court earlier.
To take this time, George asked Blanco next to him. After Blanco came to Blackburn, his performance was not good. Especially last season, he was Blackburn's main player. Ferdinand learned a lot next to Blanco.
Ferdinand used to be very irritable. With Blanco next to him, Ferdinand is much more mature.
With the arrival of Campbell this season, Blanco has much fewer opportunities to play. But he is still the first substitute for the central defender. However, George recently saw that Blanco was studying coaching courses, so he knew that Blanco would be a coach in the future.
George still remembers the damn 2012 World Cup. It was to see him that he came to England. George clearly remembered that the head coach of the French national team at that time was Blanco. At that time, I looked at Blanco's resume and found that Blanco's performance in Ligue 1 was quite good. So after seeing Blanco study the coaching course, George asked Blanco.
"Ye-huh. After we retire, we will either be commentators, scouts, and coaches. I can't do anything else."
When George heard Blanco's words, he nodded.
Many superstars who call for wind and rain in the court are poor after retirement because they can't get a high income when they were players. Some of them are used to being extravagant because of business failures, and some of them are used to being extravagant when they are players. Anyway, they don't have a stable income after retirement.
These people are all geniuses on the football field.
It's a pity that's all. Many players have a low academic background and can't do anything but play football. On the court, they can earn enviable income. But after leaving the football world, life began to be a mess.
"Larent, have you ever thought about joining my coaching staff? I'll work with me for a while, and then go out to be the head coach.
The number of people in the Blackburn coaching staff is also quite large. But George trusted only Evan and Carl the most. Unfortunately, Evan is not an assistant coach. He is determined to be a head coach. So George has to plan ahead.
George likes Blanco very much.
Blanco is a very thoughtful player. It can be seen in the court. He must be a good coach in the future. So George wants him to enrich his coaching team. And Blanco has a wide range of connections.
Don't look at George's rise to fame in European football. But when it comes to the connections in European football, George is definitely not as good as Blanco. Having such a well-connected person in his coaching staff has countless benefits for Blackburn.
"Me?" Blanco was surprised.
In fact, Blanco hasn't thought about joining the Blackburn coaching staff. Players like Blanco, many clubs will not refuse if they are willing to work in the club after retirement. But after all, Blanco is not Black's native player.
There is no problem for Hendry to enter Blackburn's coaching staff. Because he is a meritorious player in Blackburn's history.
But Blanco? It's just that I came to Blackburn at the end of my career.
So Blanco's idea is to return to France after retirement. With Blanco's popularity and connections in France, it is not difficult to find a job in a club. I didn't expect George to invite himself to join his coaching staff.
Of course, this is a good thing.
As a famous head coach in European football, George led Blackburn to create one miracle after another in four years, which must be unique to him. It is a very good opportunity to study under him for a few years.
"Of course I will. But there are so many good coaches in your coaching staff. What can I do as a rookie?
Blanco didn't train at all. Instead, he stood next to George and chatted with George. As an experienced player, Blanco now knows how to stay in shape. There is no need for George and the others to urge him.
George was very happy to hear Blanco's answer.
"Larent, let me tell you the truth. I have never been a player. When I started as a coach, I never felt that this was a flaw. But as I have led the team to play over the years, I understand. I haven't been a player, but I still don't understand a lot of things.
"So I have been learning this aspect over the years. The same goes for Evan. I really need an experienced person like you to join my coaching staff.
In fact, George had high hopes for Hendry at the beginning.
But I found it soon. It's good for Hendry to be a defensive coach. Let him do some work as an assistant coach. He is not strong enough. That's why George focused on Blanco.
"Okay, George."
Blanco is also very happy. It's better to learn more in the Premier League than to go to Ligue 1. Although Blanco is very famous, it is impossible to become the head coach directly in France. It's all about starting with ordinary coaches. There must be more to learn from a strong team like Blackburn.
"Thank you, Laurent."
"George, it should be me thank you. Thank you for taking me in.
The two of them laughed after saying that.
"Larent, tell me about it. What will Real Madrid play in the Champions League final? George casually asked Blanche.
Blanco pondered for a while and slowly opened his mouth.
"Attack, attack. Real Madrid can't play anything else except attack.
George looked up at Blanco.
"George, Real Madrid is proud, not arrogant. They will look down on us, and their chairman and fans like to attack. Bosco is a good coach, but he is definitely not a tough coach. Unlike these coaches in the Premier League. Ferguson, Wenger, including you, can't intervene how the team plays at the top of the club. But Real Madrid is different.
"Therefore, Bosque will definitely follow the flow and focus on attack."
George nodded with a smile.
Blanco's idea is exactly the same as George's.
Bosco must be a world-class coach. It is absolutely impossible to get so many superstars out of Real Madrid and achieve such good results without two brushes. But Bosco is wrong. He is the head coach of Real Madrid.
If Bosker is the head coach of the Premier League, he may really be able to create some famous formations, or an unprecedented way of play. But he is the head coach of Real Madrid.
There has never been a coach's culture in Real Madrid's history. Their culture is the president and superstar.
George believes that all Real Madrid people want to solve Blackburn with a beautiful game. Win the championship with their elegance, and then tell the world that Real Madrid is noble. And Bosco can never resist this. Therefore, George also believes that Real Madrid must choose to attack.
"Attack!" George repeated. But Blackburn is also an offensive club. Let's see who's better offense. Ha ha."
(To be continued)