Chapter 470 Young Master Huan Makes a Move
"Who? Who scored a goal?"
When Yang Huan heard the cheers, he suddenly raised his head and looked below the field, and saw Southampton players wearing red and white jerseys celebrating wildly on the field. Rushing in the front was the number one center forward Ibrahimovic.
Did the Swedes score?
The Swedish center did not play the entire game in the final match of the International Champions Cup, but left some energy to spare.
In this battle, Bielsa used him as the starting striker.
Manchester City's goal in this game is also to strive for the championship. Mancini has equipped the midfield with two defensive midfielders, Yaya Toure and Strootman, with Nasri and David Silva on both sides, and the double strikers are Dzeko and Aguero.
The back line consists of Kolarov, Kompany, Savic and Zabaleta, and the goalkeeper is Pantilimon.
It can be seen from this that Manchester City is also determined to win the Community Shield.
Southampton was equally unwilling to be outdone.
The goalkeeper is Neuer, the defense is David Alaba, Javi Martinez, Gary Cahill and Azpilicueta, the midfield is Modric, Toni Kroos and Vidal, and the front trident is Neymar, Ibrahimovic and Gareth Bale.
What’s interesting is that although Gareth Bale’s performance on the right was not ideal in the International Champions Cup, Bielsa still let Gareth Bale play on the right in this game.
After the opening, the Saints still insisted on their previous style of play, pressing forward aggressively, adopting high-intensity pressing and oppression to firmly suppress Manchester City, but Mancini is a coach from Italy after all, and he has his own set of rules in defensive organization.
In the first half hour, Southampton had the upper hand but failed to score and never found a good chance to score.
Half an hour later, Manchester City began to rebound and found several opportunities. Although they failed to score, they also threatened Southampton's goal.
But Southampton still had no intention of retreating and continued to adopt high-pressure tactics to pursue Manchester City relentlessly.
In a quick counterattack after a midfield interception, Manchester City finally made a mistake.
Yang Huan looked up and saw the entire process of the goal being replayed on the big screen at Wembley Stadium.
Midfielder Vidal intercepted the ball, forcing Manchester City to make a pass error, and Toni Kroos quickly launched a counterattack after stealing the ball.
Neymar took the ball from the left and broke into the penalty area, but Kompany cleared the ball with a header.
But the ball did not fly far, and Southampton midfielder Modric got the ball.
Yaya Toure rushed to steal the ball at the first moment, but the Croatian midfielder dribbled past the opponent flexibly and passed the ball to Yaya Toure, who was rushing to steal the ball, and then took the ball to the top of the arc in front of the penalty area.
Facing two central defenders, Kompany and Savic, Modric strode leisurely, pretending to break through with the ball, but in fact he suddenly crossed the ball to Ibrahimovic who came out of the penalty area.
The Swedish center forward had his back to the goal, with Zabaleta following behind him. When he had no chance to shoot, he turned around and kicked the ball with his heel, sending it behind Zabaleta.
Gareth Bale, who had not had any eye-catching performance throughout the game so far and even seemed very depressed, suddenly accelerated, rushed behind Zabaleta, stopped, and pushed with his left foot.
The ball just passed over the fallen goalkeeper Pantilimon and fell into the lower left corner of the goal, one to zero!
"It turns out to be Gareth Bale!" Yang Huan couldn't help laughing.
It’s a pity that he thought it was Ibrahimovic just now!
This Swede is really something. It wasn’t you who scored the goal, so why are you so excited?
However, Ibrahimovic's assist was indeed very beautiful. This guy is really helpless!
There are always flashes of inspiration like this from time to time, who can prevent it?
Look, Zabaleta was grabbing his head in frustration. He thought he had blocked all angles of Ibrahimovic, but who knew that he actually passed the ball with his heel.
The Swedish center is tall and has long legs, he is impossible to stop!
"What a good sign! Gareth Bale scored a goal!" Prince William also laughed.
Yang Huan was also in a good mood, "Isn't it? I hope that after scoring the goal, this kid can be more confident and active!"
Sometimes, a goal is the greatest encouragement for a player.
"Modric was also very good. His dribble was powerful and he opened up the situation in no time!" Prince William praised again.
Yang Huan also nodded. How could the players he insisted on bringing in not be powerful?
Modric can provide escapement and depth to Southampton's midfield.
Just like the move he made just now when he dribbled past Yaya Toure, it seemed very simple, but Stroman might not be able to do it.
Or even if it was made, the next pass might not be as calm and clear-headed as Modric's.
And many people only pay attention to the goals, but ignore one point.
Even if Ibrahimovic hadn't had the sudden inspiration of his heel just now, Vidal would have caught up.
This guy's ability to score from behind is also quite strong!
As long as Ibrahimovic holds the ball and Vidal gets the chance from behind, he can just shoot directly!
Even if he can't kick the ball, he can still make a straight pass, allowing Gareth Bale to quickly enter the penalty area and shoot!
The attacks designed by Bielsa are often like this, wave after wave. As long as the opponent shows the slightest flaw, you are finished. He will beat you to death until he scores!
After Gareth Bale scored, the live TV camera gave a close-up of Bielsa and Mancini respectively.
The former showed a playful smile, while the latter had a stern look on his face.
Yang Huan guessed that behind Bielsa's smile, it was not just because Gareth Bale scored a goal, but that he saw something more from this goal.
Moreover, this goal was exactly the kind of imaginative and artistic football that he was pursuing, which was rare and elusive.
That 151st offensive routine!
Seeing Southampton entering the halftime break with a one-to-zero lead, Master Huan was in a good mood.
Looking at David Bernstein who had a depressed look on his face, Yang Huan laughed.
"David, don't look so sad all day long. Let me give you an idea!"
When David Bernstein heard this, he immediately nodded as if he had finally received a long drought. "Okay, Master Huan, please go ahead!"
"Let's be frank. To put it bluntly, the higher-ups are putting pressure on you. You want to achieve some results and keep your position, so you need to reform. But you have to know clearly what can be changed and what cannot be changed!"
David Bernstein nodded continuously.
Anything that involves the interests of the Premier League cannot be changed.
The reason is very simple. It’s useless to change it because people simply won’t listen to you!
Not only is this kind of reform ineffective, it also ends up being unsatisfactory to everyone!
"First, remove the restrictions on the selection of players for youth training, so as to encourage and increase the investment of financially capable teams in youth training."
After hearing this, David Bernstein opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but he hesitated and didn't dare to speak.
"I know you're worried, but think about it. The selection of professional players has always been pyramid-shaped. The more top-level the team, the higher the requirements for promoting youth players to the first team, and the more intense the competition in the first team. What about those players who can't meet the requirements of the first team?"
"The answer is simple. They can't meet the requirements of the top teams, but they can play in mid-level teams, lower-level teams, and even in low-level league teams. This is equivalent to the top teams making wedding dresses for other teams!"
David Bernstein understood what Master Huan meant, but he still shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Master Huan, it's not that simple!"
"Why?" Yang Huan was puzzled.
Prince William also looked at David Bernstein with curiosity. Such a good thing, why can't we do it?
"Once the ban is lifted, players will definitely flock to the youth training camps of the top teams. Then the bottom teams will have a hard time surviving!"
Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Yang Huan burst out laughing.
"Who told you that?"
David Bernstein was depressed. Who else could explain this? Isn't it obvious?
"Let me tell you, after the ban is lifted, young players have the power to make their own choices, but what do they value most? Joining a wealthy club? Chasing celebrities?"
Yang Huan shook his head, "It's Chengcai!"
"Playing in the professional league is their goal for spending so much time training every day, so for them, joining a top club may not be the best choice. Choosing the team that can help them the most is their best choice."
At this point, Yang Huan pointed to the bottom of the stadium and said, "David Silva from Manchester City was rejected by Real Madrid's youth training camp. However, he became a star in Valencia, which made Real Madrid regretful and tried every means to buy him."
"Are there not many examples like this? Doesn't this prove the point?"
Yang Huan paused for a moment, letting David Bernstein digest his thoughts before continuing.
"On the contrary, you restrict the mobility of players. If Messi was born in the UK, but there is no qualified youth training camp around him and he cannot go to other youth training camps, what should he do? Can he still become Messi?"
"Similarly, do you dare to say that in England, there are no teams that use these youth training places to defraud youth training subsidies?"
After hearing this, David Bernstein completely understood what Master Huan meant.
That is to completely open up competition, without geographical restrictions, and allow young players to move freely under certain conditions.
In this way, big teams have ample funds to invest in youth training, and also have professional youth training coaches to provide guidance. The hardware and software facilities are more complete, the youth training concept is more in line with the future development trend of football, and the success rate is higher.
As for small teams, if you want to compete, you can, but you have to first improve your youth training capabilities, use that strength to attract young players, and make them believe that you can help them become successful.
Instead of relying on a geographically restricted ban that binds players to where they live as is the case now.
David Bernstein understood what Master Huan meant. In the eyes of many people in English football, this was not a groundbreaking strategy. In fact, many people knew about it, but it would be difficult to implement and there would be great resistance.
But it can be foreseen that the FA will definitely receive strong support from the Premier League.
These teams have long been trying every possible means to circumvent geographical restrictions to poach young talents, and lifting the ban is definitely what they want to see.
It is not surprising that Young Master Huan came up with this idea if you think about it more deeply.
Southampton's youth training has always been unique in English football, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the best youth training team in England.
Now that Master Huan has taken over, he has invested heavily in youth training and has significantly upgraded all hardware and software. Once the ban is lifted, this place will surely become a palace that all young football boys in England will flock to.
It can be predicted that Southampton will be the team that benefits the most!
But Master Huan was also right. Once this ban is implemented, it will have a ripple effect and the youth training of the entire English professional football world will inevitably undergo earth-shaking changes.
If you really count it, this is also an achievement!
Young Master Huan’s moves are truly extraordinary!
Yang Huan had been paying attention to David Bernstein's expression, and when he saw that he looked smug, he knew what was going on.
"David, that move just now was just a warm-up. I'll give you another move to ensure that your position as the chairman of the English Football Association will be as stable as a rock!"