Chapter 335 Invincible Algorithm
"Let's analyze this attack and why it failed."
In the tactical meeting room on the second floor of Southampton, Bielsa pointed casually and a video appeared on the big screen behind him.
This video is a scene from Southampton's away game against Chelsea.
Drogba retreated to the frontcourt to get the ball, with Terry behind him. Drogba had no chance and was forced to pass back.
Pogba ran forward and when he grabbed the ball, he was blocked by Lampard and could not pass the ball forward.
On both flanks, Neymar and Sturridge's sprints forward were in vain.
Everyone watched the whole process first, and then Bielsa asked Martin Hunt to replay the moment before Drogba received the ball.
Thus, the whole situation became clear.
The reason why Pogba couldn't pass the ball was because he needed to run up to receive the ball.
The reason he had to run was because he came in too late.
Theoretically, if Pogba received the ball earlier and quickly moved to the two flanks, Neymar and Sturridge would be able to pose a deadly threat, and Drogba would also be able to turn around quickly and connect in the middle.
In this way, the entire attack was completely activated.
Drogba was the first to stand up after watching the video.
"I held Terry back with my body and noticed Neymar and Sturridge, but I couldn't turn around and Mikel was in front of me, so I could only pass the ball like this."
If there are people behind you and in front of you, you can only pass the ball diagonally.
Drogba's choice is reasonable.
Pogba also raised his hand and stood up, "I was a little hesitant to join in because I didn't see the defensive midfielder."
In Southampton's tactics, the two central midfielders have the responsibility and obligation to help the defensive midfielder fill in the position.
"I have already run over here, but I am not there yet. But my running over here proves that I have arrived, and you can press forward."
Matic also stood up to defend himself.
Bielsa heard this and nodded. "This was a very regrettable offensive failure. The reason I brought it up for discussion is to tell everyone that it is very necessary to maintain good exchanges and communication."
"If Matic and Pogba had communicated more, the latter would have been able to press forward without any worries. He wouldn't have been blocked by Lampard after receiving the ball, and he would have been able to move to the two flanks in time, which would have been a very threatening attack."
“Let’s look at the next one.”
As Bielsa waved his hand, the big screen immediately switched to the next topic of discussion, which was also a video clip from the game.
At this time, Yang Huan was standing outside the tactical meeting room on the second floor, watching the scene in the meeting room.
At Southampton's tactical discussion meeting, the coaching staff will raise some topics and anyone can speak up and express their own personal feelings, thoughts at the time, or some opinions of outsiders.
A football match lasts at least ninety minutes, and it is ever-changing. Anyone can make mistakes at any time.
If we look at it from the perspective of probability, every attack will encounter serious damage from the defense and will inevitably fail.
On the contrary, success in scoring a goal is a matter of chance.
So players will make mistakes and they will continue to make mistakes.
Even players like Matic and Toni Kroos, who have an astonishingly high passing success rate, are making mistakes.
For example, this player clearly had a better chance, but he passed it to another one.
Or maybe he didn't see it and missed a good passing opportunity, and so on.
According to Yang Huan's idea, all mistakes and problems should be brought out for discussion and everyone should express their opinions.
At first, the coaching staff was worried that such discussions would damage the atmosphere of unity within the team.
But after trying it a few times, I found that the effect was quite good.
If you speak out your thoughts and any unhappiness you have, it will be easier to let go.
And there is a saying that goes, "honest advice may hurt the ear," and dissatisfaction from teammates may actually promote a player's improvement.
As for some players who cannot accept such discussions due to their personalities, given the overall environment and atmosphere, a small number of them can only accept it, and gradually integrate into it and adapt to this atmosphere.
Just recently, Javi Martinez and Gary Cahill were arguing over a mistake in judgment during a defense. The argument became so heated that even Neuer was involved.
Three people were arguing in the conference room until their faces turned red and their necks turned thick.
People who didn’t know would definitely think they were going to have a big fight.
But what is the reality?
After the quarrel, they high-fived each other, shook hands, and everything was fine.
Yang Huan was very satisfied with this situation and liked this atmosphere very much. He nodded and smiled as he watched from outside.
“Not bad, really good”
"This is because your original proposal worked," Marcus Du Satoy said with a smile.
"Who said it wasn't? When you, Master Huan, first proposed doing this, everyone had objections. But now, we are planning to promote it to the work of our various teams," Howard Hamilton also laughed.
Yang Huan waved his hands, "Alright, alright, don't just learn the good things and focus on learning the flattery skills of that bastard Sun Yue."
All three of them laughed in unison.
"I heard that your recent research has achieved some initial results?"
"Yes," Marcus du Satoy nodded.
Only when there are results can we talk. If we don't see the results, we will keep investing and hurt the investors.
"Tell me about it," Yang Huan was also quite interested.
The two experts looked at each other and laughed.
"You say it," Howard Hamilton said, pointing at Marcus du Satoy.
The latter nodded, and then began.
"Hey, don't use those technical terms, just keep it simple and straightforward. I can't understand anything too profound."
The two of them suddenly felt helpless and amused.
"Master Huan, the research we are doing is called regression to the mean in statistics and regression to the mean in finance."
"The meaning is very simple. For example, if a player's level is an average of five points, then when he performs at six points in a game, there is a certain probability that he will return to five points in the next game, and there is also a certain probability that he will perform higher than six points, but it will never be six points again."
"If the performance is seven points, the probability of returning to five points in the next game is higher, and the probability of exceeding seven points is lower, and the probability of eight points, nine points, and ten points gradually increases.
"By the same token, if this player is in poor form and his performance drops to four points, there is a high probability that he will return to five points in the next game, and then three points, two points and one point, and gradually increase."
Yang Huan understood what this meant, "What's the use of this?"
Howard Hamilton finally couldn't help himself and interrupted with a smile.
"It's very simple. From the perspective of a particular player, we need to analyze his probability and predict his performance in the next game based on his performance in the last game."
"If we expand the study of this phenomenon to the entire team, we will be able to accurately predict the team's status."
Yang Huan was amazed, but a little bit unbelieving, "Is this possible?"
You know, Redknapp once asked data analysts to do this.
But the answer given by Southampton's data analysts at the time was that it was impossible.
Marcus du Satoy nodded very confidently, "Maybe, definitely possible."
Howard Hamilton also nodded continuously.
"It's not just about looking at your own team's data, but also analyzing the opponent's data, even down to every position, every player, and even the various changes after players in different positions are misplaced, and then combined with the team's own situation to analyze, and finally calculate a relatively accurate probability."
"Once we have mastered such an algorithm, we can even predict which player should start or be a substitute in a certain position in the next game, and which combination of players can maximize the team's chances of winning, and then recommend it to the head coach for use."
Yang Huan was stunned when he heard this.
If Southampton can really master this invincible algorithm, won’t they be invincible in the future?
But when he raised this question, Marcus Du Satoy and Howard Hamilton both shook their heads and laughed.
"Master Huan, you have to know that in this world, there is only relativity, not absolutes. What we can calculate is only a probability, not 100%."
"Yes," Howard Hamilton also nodded.
"It's like a duel between two wingers, Neymar versus Ivanovic. If it's a one-on-one match, Neymar has a 70 percent chance of not losing the ball. But the problem is that every duel triggers this probability independently, and every time it's 70 percent, so the probability of losing the ball is always 30 percent.
Yang Huan immediately understood, "It's just like rolling the dice. The probability of getting a certain number is the same every time you roll it."
"Right, so the more Neymar and Ivanovic play one-on-one in a game, the greater the possibility of losing the ball in theory. The same applies to offense and defense."
Marcus du Satoy nodded continuously.
"So, we can only calculate a probability. There is no 100% chance of winning. As long as there is probability, there will always be small probability events. What we can do is to use this set of algorithms to reduce the occurrence of small probability events as much as possible and ensure that there is no room for error."
That's Murphy's Law.
If you worry about something happening, it is likely to happen.
Therefore, it is impossible to prevent the occurrence of small probability upsets on the football field.
Although Yang Huan was somewhat disappointed that he was not absolutely sure of winning, after all, everyone hoped that his team would always win.
But if we can really make the team always have a high probability of winning, or let the team know clearly how to beat the opponent in every game, then this research is worthwhile.
Besides, as long as Southampton is strong enough and combined with such a set of algorithms and analysis, I would like to ask, which team in professional football is worth fearing?
Isn't the entire European football scene letting Southampton run wild?
"I understand," Yang Huan nodded approvingly.
"You two, feel free to continue your research. This will be very useful to us. If you need anything, just let me know. I will do my best to cooperate."
Marcus Du Satoy and Howard Hamilton were just worried that Master Huan would be disappointed.
They didn't expect that Yang Huan would give them such strong support again, and they were immediately overjoyed.
After seeing off the two data experts, Yang Huan did not disturb the coaching staff and players who were in a meeting inside, and walked towards the locker room.
The little prince of Qatar, who has just started playing Clash of Clans, is now completely obsessed with the game.
If it was just him, that would be fine.
He also brought together a group of good friends and formed a Hamad tribe, which was full of wealthy players who regarded money as dirt and spent money like water.
Yang Huan had just walked outside the lounge door when he heard triumphant shouts coming from inside.
"Wow, this is so enjoyable. I dropped a Gooseberry Rick. Haha, let's see if Uncle Sam dares to come to the Middle East to make trouble again. This is so enjoyable. It's so enjoyable."
That voice, that aura, don't mention how upstart he is
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