Chapter 400 Why is he a lunatic?

When Yang Huan arrived at Staplewood, he saw people everywhere outside the gate of the training base.

The place is decorated with lights and colors, making it seem like a festival is about to begin.

When the crowd saw the Conqueror of Lagonda, they immediately made way for Yang Huan to pass.

Some people even started shouting "Young Master Huan", obviously recognizing Yang Huan.

"There are too many people," Long Wu, who was driving in front, said with a smile.

"Let me get off at the gate," said Yang Huan.

Although there are many people, they are all very well-behaved.

When security guard Peter opened the gate and let Yang Huan's car in, the fans outside were very well behaved and no one wanted to rush in.

It can be seen that in their eyes, Staplewood is the core of the team, a holy place that cannot be offended.

As soon as Yang Huan got out of the car, cheers were heard outside.

Saint Peter was in an extremely good mood, his face was red as if it was congested.

"Master Huan, there were so many of them, and they came before daybreak. I was so scared that I thought something was going to happen."

Although he complained a little, Peter was actually smiling happily.

After all these years, when has Southampton ever been as glorious as it is now?

Europa League champion

This is something that all Southampton fans would never have dared to imagine in their dreams.

In the past, their biggest dream was that Southampton would return to the Premier League, or even stay in the Premier League.

But now, they have returned to the Premier League, not only winning two domestic cup titles, but also a Europa League title.

This is Southampton's first European championship in its more than 100-year history. How can they not be excited?

"How many people are there?" Yang Huan asked with a laugh.

Standing inside the gate and outside the security room, I saw people everywhere.

"There are probably thousands of people here, and I received news that the whole city is celebrating today. All the shops, schools and so on are closed. I'm afraid it's going to go crazy," Peter said excitedly.

"Really?" Yang Huan was a little surprised. Even schools and shops were closed for holiday?

Isn't this a bit too outrageous?

Southampton has a population of about 200,000, of which 40,000 to 50,000 are students, and a large number of them are international students from all over the world. Therefore, in the past, the Saints have always attached great importance to developing fans among the student group.

For example, students can enjoy discounts when purchasing football tickets and season tickets.

There are not many teams that offer ticket discounts to students. Even top teams like Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea do not have this benefit.

But Southampton gave it, and the discount was not small.

The reason is very simple. After finishing their studies, these students may not stay in the UK but return to their own countries.

At that time, they will take their feelings for the saints back with them.

This will be of great benefit to Southampton's future development.

And it's not just students from Southampton who come to St. Mary's Stadium to watch the game. There are even many students from London, Oxford, Cambridge, and even Manchester who come to Southampton specifically to watch the game.

The Saints are also very kind to these students. Unlike other teams, they don't give students tickets in junk seats.

On the contrary, the Saints specifically place students in a relatively good area.

Also because of the various details that the club has done, Southampton has a very good reputation among students.

The club has also launched a series of thoughtful services for other fan groups.

Although the team has increased its operating costs as a result, it has brought a better experience to the fans and greatly enhanced the team's image.

Peter didn't know that his words had caused Young Master Huan to make so many associations. He seemed to be still immersed in the excitement and joy of the celebration.

"Master Huan, I heard from Harry last night that they, Saint Harry, and several other official fan clubs are planning to hold various celebrations starting today and in the next few days. By then, the city will definitely be extremely lively."

Yang Huan nodded continuously, "Then tell Harry that if he needs any help, just ask the club."

"I understand." Peter nodded and agreed with a smile.

Yang Huan patted Peter on the shoulder again, said a few words of encouragement, then turned and walked towards the training building.

In the parking lot of the training building, there is an open-top double-decker luxury bus, which was specially rented by the team.

The outside of the bus had long been painted with Southampton's colors and team logo, as well as four championship trophies.

This represents Southampton's gains over the past season.

When Yang Huan passed by the bus, he saw several young guys from the team gathered around the bus and talked.

Judging from their tone, they seemed to be extremely envious and they wished they could get on the bus and parade with the first-team players.

Yang Huan recognized quite a few people among them.

For example, England's local rookie Luke Shaw, Chambers, Prowse, Patrick Roberts and so on.

There are also young players brought in by Southampton from outside, such as Januzaj, Kovacic and so on.

The whole team, whether it is Bielsa or those in charge of youth training! Griffa and Madoni, all praised the level of these young players and believed that they will definitely be able to support Southampton's banner in the next few years.

Moreover, they also performed quite well in a youth team competition invested and planned by Yang Huan this season.

These people are Southampton's future hope.

"Master Huan"

"Hello, Master Huan"

"Good morning, Master Huan"

As soon as these young players saw Yang Huan coming over, they immediately greeted him with a smile.

In fact, Yang Huan was not much older than them, but at this time he had to pretend to be mature and waved and smiled at them.

"Don't be envious. Work hard to improve your abilities. It won't be long before you can ride on this bus."

This group of young players all burst into laughter, but they kept nodding.

"only……"

Yang Huan paused deliberately to let everyone calm down.

"When the time comes, we won't be celebrating the Championship or the Europa League. We'll be celebrating the Premier League and the European Cup. I hope you can hang the Premier League trophy and the Champions League's St. Paul's Cup on the team bus."

All of the boys were excited at once.

Premier League?

They used to be so far away, but now, they are so close.

Next season, the team will be in the Premier League

As for the Champions League, it is a stage that one can only dream of.

But seeing Southampton's overwhelming performance in the Europa League this season, who dares to say that the Champions League is far away?

Hearing the inspiring encouragement from Young Master Huan, the young players seemed to be greatly encouraged.

When Yang Huan went upstairs, they all shouted that they wanted to go back for training.

Yang Huan couldn't help but smile at that look.

Walk along the second floor corridor and pass by Bielsa's head coach office.

The door of the Argentine madman's office was open, but the people in the office had their backs to the door, staring blankly at the wall.

There were a lot of sticky notes on the wall, at the top were the names of two football greats.

"These are the names of the two greatest managers in Argentina's history."

Although Bielsa didn't turn his head, he seemed to see Yang Huan standing at the door.

Yang Huan didn't think that the madman was pretending, because he was just such a nonsensical person.

I always start thinking suddenly and inexplicably.

Many things that, in the eyes of normal people, are not worth worrying about, can make him think for several days.

This is a guy who is serious about his life

"Menotti" Bielsa pointed to the one on the left, then to the right, "Bilardo"

Yang Huan had heard of the names of these two men. Both were great coaches who led Argentina to win the World Cup.

But he was curious. Could it be that something stimulated this Argentine madman?

Otherwise, why would Bielsa stare at the wall for no reason?

"They both represent two different styles of football"

Bielsa still didn't look back, just staring at the wall, as if he was muttering to himself.

I believe that even if the person standing next to him at this time was not Yang Huan, but someone else, he would say the same thing.

Sometimes, people just need to find someone to talk to.

Keeping everything in your heart is actually a very painful thing.

"Menotti is a typical aestheticist, while Bilardo is a typical pragmatist. They represent the two extremes of Argentine football."

When he said this, Bielsa suddenly turned around and smiled at Yang Huan.

"You know what? I spent 16 years studying both of them, eight years with Menotti and another eight years with Bilardo before I started coaching Newell's Old Boys."

If it was just a smile, Yang Huan wouldn't think there was anything wrong with it.

But this smile, coupled with these words, made him feel creepy.

Sixteen years, dear

How crazy and unbelievable is it that a person spends sixteen years preparing to become a head coach?

It is also said that Bielsa's family background is quite outstanding and he belongs to the upper class in Argentina. His brother was once Argentina's foreign minister and his sister is also the mayor of a major city in Argentina.

A person like this spent sixteen years just to become a head coach?

Yang Huan used to hear people say that Bielsa was an Argentine madman.

But until this moment, he really felt why he was a madman.

If this kind of person is not crazy, then who is crazy?

"Menotti values ​​those illusory inspirations the most. He believes that football is unpredictable, but I don't agree."

"Because I believe that no one can keep that inspiration forever, because it is always fleeting, and I don't know when the next time will come. How can a team or a player rely on such a thing?"

Although Yang Huan didn't quite understand the core of football tactics, he felt that it was indeed the case after listening to it.

What is the most important thing in modern football tactics?

Stablize

Long-term, stable, high-level performance

This is true for the team and the stars. Without stability, you can't talk about success.

"Bilardo is the opposite. He likes to study his opponents through a lot of videotapes. He thinks football is predictable, so he is a routineist. Some people say he is dogmatic, but I am different from him."

Having said this, the Argentine turned around and smiled with a hint of wisdom in his eyes.

"He studies routines and opponents for defense, but I am different. I study for offense."

At the end, he smiled with a hint of self-mockery, yet also a hint of complacency.

"Menotti and I are the same in this respect. Everything we do is for offense."

Yang Huan suddenly had a feeling that Bielsa's coaching career has always been about pursuing his own football philosophy and turning it into reality.

He is not Menotti, nor Bilardo, he is Bielsa

A unique Bielsa

Maybe every head coach is like this.

They may have been influenced by countless predecessors, and are constantly learning from others' strengths and advantages.

But deep down, they are still pursuing their own way of football.

It is a football philosophy that cannot be described in simple words or explained clearly.

It cannot be simply reduced to words such as offense, defense, balance, and ball control.

Only by understanding

It is demonstrated through the team's performance on the court, allowing the people watching the game to understand it for themselves.

Some people understand, but some people don't.

This is true for football, isn't it also true for life?