Chapter 553: Get Messi

Yang Huan understood what Bielsa meant.

In fact, this is also the problem faced by Atletico Madrid coach Simeone.

That is, Atletico Madrid needs to improve its ability and means to break through dense defenses.

Therefore, Simeone also intends to introduce a player with single-point breakthrough ability in the midfield this summer.

"Old Bay, do you mean that the ability to break through dense defense is the yardstick for measuring the true level of a team?"

Bielsa nodded heavily. "With the advent of the commercial era and the entry of big capital, especially since the implementation of the Bosman Act, the mobility of players has increased. The giants and strong teams have more resources to stockpile high-level stars, and the gap between the strong and the weak will become wider and wider."

"When there is a huge gap in strength, if a weak team wants to defeat a strong team, it must adopt an overall intensive defense tactic. Even in many important competitions, including the Champions League and the World Cup, utilitarian tactics are becoming more and more popular, and overall intensive defense is increasingly proven to be an effective weapon for victory."

"Therefore, the ability to break dense defenses will become more and more important!"

When Yang Huan heard this, he couldn't help but look at Bielsa with admiration from the bottom of his heart.

The Argentine madman's tactical attainments are indeed admirable and thought-provoking. No wonder Guardiola was inspired after talking with him for a while and created the Dream Team III dynasty after returning to Spain.

Looking at Guardiola's Dream Team III, they do have a lot of ways to break through dense defenses.

Through high-intensity pressing and oppression in the frontcourt, they cut off the opponent's passing lines and launch a counterattack in the frontcourt as soon as possible after seizing the ball. Players such as Xavi, Iniesta and Messi are all strong players who can complete the transition from offense to defense by themselves after getting the ball.

In this case, when playing against Barcelona, ​​if the opponent intercepts the ball in the frontcourt, it will be a fatal threat!

Once the counterattack in the frontcourt failed to pose a threat, Barcelona immediately passed the ball back, stabilized the rhythm, and entered the ball possession mode. They patiently and slowly moved back and forth, pulled the defense line, and exposed the opponent's flaws in the movement of the formation.

These two models, coupled with the outstanding individual abilities of Barcelona players, created the Dream Team III's Grand Slam dynasty.

"Then... Old Bei, according to what you said, the stronger a team's ability to break through dense defenses and the more methods it has, the stronger it will be in theory. Is that right?"

Bielsa nodded. “Yes, that’s right in theory, but when it comes to forming a team, it’s even more complicated. For example, the ability to break dense defenses must be integrated into the team’s overall tactics and become part of the team’s tactics. Otherwise... Real Madrid is a lesson learned!”

Yang Huan finally understood.

As Bielsa said, this involves extremely complex and even professional football knowledge. As a senior fan at best, he can't expect to understand it at all.

If he really figured it out, he might even be able to coach a team on his own!

"Then according to what you said, players who have the ability to break through dense defenses will become more and more valuable, right?"

Bielsa nodded heavily again, "You are absolutely right!"

"According to what you said, the transition from offense to defense is mainly completed in the midfield. Then, wouldn't the future development trend of midfield players be to be all-rounders who are good at both offense and defense?" Yang Huan thought more deeply.

But Bielsa shook his head and said, "Yes and no!"

"What do you mean?"

"Why does Yaya Toure have such high tactical value that Manchester City can build a midfield around him? Because he can complete the entire process from defense to offense and defense conversion and then to offense by himself!"

Yang Huan understood a little.

"The same is true for Modric. Although he doesn't look as strong as Yaya Toure, he also has the ability to complete the entire process by himself. In our team, at present, the only ones who can do this are James Rodriguez, whose defensive ability needs to improve, and Isco's defense and his passing awareness also need to continue to improve."

"On the contrary, I think Pogba has great potential in this area. In fact, I have been strengthening Pogba's ability in this area over the past period of time. Not only him, but also Kovacic. If he grows up, he will also be able to become a superstar player who can break dense defenses."

When Yang Huan heard this, he was very surprised. He didn't expect that there were so many treasures in the team.

He also secretly made a note in his mind that he would not sell these players no matter who came, and they must keep them in the team.

But soon, Yang Huan thought of another problem.

"What about Toni Kroos and Matic?"

"They are another type of midfielder. They may not be able to rely on their own personal ability to dribble the ball to complete the entire transition process from defense to offense, but they have excellent passing ability, especially Toni Kroos, who can do it by passing the ball, but faster and more efficiently!"

"What about Vidal?" Yang Huan continued to ask with interest.

"Vidal is a player who can play both offense and defense, but his ceiling is clear. He can play a huge role on both ends of the offense and defense, but he can't complete the offense and defense transition unless he can be ruthless and further hone his skills and improve his playing style, but this is very difficult and not easy!"

From Bielsa's words, Yang Huan understood his opinion of Vidal.

"Old Bei, after hearing what you said, I was thinking, I was just thinking!" Yang Huan explained with a smile.

"If our entire frontcourt is filled with players who can individually complete the transition between offense and defense and break through dense defenses, and if we can combine these players into a whole, wouldn't that be super strong?"

Bielsa couldn't help but shook his head when he heard this. "It's not that simple. What about defense?"

Seeing Yang Huan stunned, Bielsa seemed a little proud and laughed.

To be honest, he admired Master Huan's courage and imagination very much, but football is a profound subject and not all problems can be solved by taking it for granted.

"In theory, Iniesta is a perfect transition player with superb personal ability and excellent passing ability, but why is there Xavi? Why is there Busquets? And why is there Messi in front?"

"Even if eleven Iniestas were combined into one, they still couldn't win the championship!"

But who is Young Master Huan?

How could I be frightened by just one sentence from him?

Although he knew in his heart that what Bielsa said made sense, who said that players with the ability to switch between offense and defense and break through dense defenses would be unwilling to defend?

Just like Gareth Bale, who was born as a left-back and has abundant physical strength. After playing as a right winger, he is also very active in defending in Southampton's frontcourt!

In addition, as we have seen in the previous life, Di Maria of Real Madrid, after his transformation into a midfielder, his defensive data is also very eye-catching, and he also has a strong ability to dribble and attack in the midfield. Such a player also meets Bielsa's requirements.

Oh, and yes, there is also a player who makes an excellent final pass.

Speaking of which, the worst thing Southampton did at the moment was undoubtedly the last pass.

Toni Kroos and Modric are indeed both excellent in passing skills, but when it comes to the final pass, not to mention compared with master players like Xavi, they are still inferior to final pass masters like David Silva, Fabregas and Ozil.

Of course, this is also related to their relatively backward position.

If we can get Iniesta here, then...

Oh, the picture is so beautiful that it is hard to bear to look at it!

But soon, Yang Huan thought of another bolder possibility.

When he thought of this possibility, he couldn't help but chuckle, finding it quite ridiculous.

"What's the matter? Is there any problem, Master Huan?"

Bielsa saw Yang Huan laughing and was a little puzzled. What was so funny?

"Nothing, nothing!" Yang Huanle was still laughing.

After seeing Bielsa's puzzled expression, Yang Huan decided to confess and seek leniency.

"I was thinking, what if we could get Messi here?"

"Messi?" Bielsa was stunned.

"How is this possible?"

Yang Huan had an expression that said, "I knew you would say that." He shook his head helplessly and said, "I mean, what if!"

"Oh, if it's Messi, it would be terrible."

"What do you mean?" Yang Huan became interested.

"If Messi plays in the middle of the front court, he must not only take down Ibrahimovic, but also how much of his technical characteristics can be brought into play in the Premier League is also a big problem."

Yang Huan thought it made sense. The center of the frontcourt in the Premier League is not so easy to deal with.

Many central defenders of Premier League teams are characterized by brutality and brutality, and will not show you any mercy.

With Messi's small, fast and agile playing style, he will have no problem adapting to the Premier League if he comes to the Premier League. After all, the team will build tactics around him. But how much of his peak level he can perform at is the problem.

Besides, Barcelona is not willing to sell, and Messi may not be willing to leave!

"I think if Messi comes to the team, he can only retreat and move closer to the midfield to play to his strengths, but in this way, I am afraid that we will not be able to score as many goals as we do now."

Yang Huan couldn't help but nodded repeatedly.

Transferring superstar players like Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic is very troublesome and difficult to succeed unless you are willing to build tactics around them.

The most obvious example is Shevchenko's transfer to Chelsea, which is a lesson for us!

There is no way. How can there be anything perfect and fulfilling in this world?

If you really take advantage of everything, how can others survive?

Yang Huan sighed with regret in his heart and gave up his hopes for Messi.

But Bielsa looked at Yang Huan seriously and asked doubtfully: "Master Huan, you are not really planning to bring in Messi, are you?"

He has heard a lot of rumors recently that Messi wants to transfer away from Barcelona.

If we really want to talk about Southampton now, they can be considered a strong competitor of Messi.

Moreover, from the club's point of view, introducing Messi is undoubtedly the fastest way to secure the position of a top club!

But on the tactical level, it’s a bit troublesome!

"Me? Introduce Messi?" Yang Huan smiled bitterly, "I would like to, but is it realistic?"

Bielsa also laughed, fortunately Master Huan was not carried away by the temptation.

A superstar is a double-edged sword. Now that Southampton has Ibrahimovic, there is really no need to provoke Messi!

Just when Yang Huan and Bielsa were thinking about their own things, Yang Huan's cell phone rang at a very inopportune time.

When I took it out of my pocket and took a look, it turned out to be my senior classmate Su Jingyan!

A sudden call came in, what’s going on?

Frankly speaking, Yang Huan was a little scared of this tough senior schoolmate, because he had no idea what the relationship between her and the previous Yang Huan was.

But the phone call came, so I still have to answer it!