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Chapter 166 Our goal is 40 points

The team has a coach, and the mentality of the players is much more stable, but a week later is the friendly match before the game, and the new coach has no tactical arrangements.

Players thought that Ranieri might be observing on the first day he took office, and then make adjustments based on the existing staffing.

After all, in the summer transfer window, he did not participate in the team's signings, and he could not build a team system according to his tactical thinking. He could only achieve his ideal tactical system through partial adjustments.

Since he is known as the "Tinker", he is naturally good at sewing and tinkering, so there is no need to worry.

But three days later, Ranieri is still only the first to appear at the training ground every day, and the last to leave.

He puts his hands behind his back, takes walks in scrims, and that's it.

So much so that the players questioned him, whether this famous coach has any plans for the new season.

Morgan quickly suppressed the discussion in the team and urged his teammates to train well.

July 7 was the team's last pre-match training session.

After the end, the team will have a day off, and then there will be five friendly matches in two weeks.

It's the last day, it's time to get something really good.

This is the unified thought of all members of Leicester City.

But the training in the morning was still normal.

"Craig, there is no need for training in the afternoon. Please inform everyone that you will come to the meeting room after the lunch break."

In the restaurant, Ranieri said to the assistant coach while eating slowly.

Craig didn't understand the new coach's "indifference" after taking office.

Every coach has his own style of play. Although Ranieri took over the team temporarily, not to mention making drastic reforms, he at least implanted his personal coaching style into the team.

Whether it is a defensive counterattack, passing and controlling football, or a traditional British long pass, these must be known to the players and strengthened in a targeted manner during training.

But a week passed and nothing was done.

Even Craig thinks it's too late for the meeting to start now.

At the meeting in the afternoon, Ranieri walked in empty-handed, with a relaxed expression on his face, as if he did not have a meeting at all.

"Getting along with everyone these days, I feel that I am very lucky. After half a year of unemployment, I can still coach a good team in the English League."

In November last year, Ranieri, then the head coach of Greece, lost his qualification to participate in the European Cup because of his poor performance in leading the team, and was immediately fired.

This is his second return to the Premier League.

"Everyone must be wondering why I haven't brought something new to the team until now."

This is not only the players, but also the assistant team headed by Craig.

Ranieri began to laugh at himself: "Many media laughed at me, saying that I would only tinker with the lineup. Once there is a strong support, I will not play the game. The truth is the same."

"So, everyone, don't think that I am so miraculous. There is no way to turn things around. I am just an ordinary coach."

Seeing the confused faces of the players, Ranieri continued: "I don't have superpowers, let you dominate the league like other teams, such as Manchester United and Chelsea. But with my 28 years of coaching experience, I am confident to help you gain a foothold in the Premier League."

He who had always spoken softly suddenly became sonorous and extremely firm.

Players looked up at this old man in his 60s with gray hair, but the calmness and wisdom in his eyes made people feel at ease.

"I never think that I am a very good coach. Don't belittle yourself and think that your ability is not as good as others. You are also professional players. As long as you put in 100% effort, I have the ability to fix you."

In an instant, the player's brows relaxed, and confidence appeared in his eyes.

Ranieri picked up the pen and said: "If you want to achieve good results, you must have a goal and execute it in a planned way around this goal."

"This season, we are still focusing on relegation. Since we want to relegation, then we have to plan around the points needed for relegation."

"What do you think, how many points do we need to score in the new season to avoid relegation?"

The players were stunned by the question. The league can play 38 rounds. Before the end, no one knows how many points to avoid relegation.

Ranieri picked up a pen and wrote a number on the whiteboard: 40.

"According to the points situation in recent years, this is our goal for the new season."

Last season, the team only scored 41 points in the last few rounds of crazy victories, and they asked themselves that they could no longer replicate the miracle of relegation last season.

If a miracle can be copied, is that still a miracle?

This goal seems to be a bit big, and the players are talking about it in private.

Ranieri said with a smile: "This goal seems a bit difficult, but as long as we subdivide the plan into each game, it will be very simple."

Subdivision, how is this subdivided?

Ranieri smiled meaningfully, glanced at everyone, and finally stopped on Rossi.

"Luo, how do you think we should subdivide it?"

Rossi seemed to know what Ranieri meant by helping.

"I think we must first clarify those games that are sure to win, evenly fight for a tie, and strive for a tie when encountering a strong team, and then we can achieve our goal."

Ranieri nodded and said: "Luo is right. This is the purpose we want to refine. Know what you can do, who your opponent is, and what results you should get, and then make targeted adjustments. This is our goal."

Everyone gained some confidence when they heard this, and Morgan asked, "Sir, what should we do?"

Ranieri said: "The three newly promoted horses this season have not adapted to the rhythm of the Premier League, so they must win in the first round. In the next round, it is not a big problem to win three draws."

The players nodded in agreement.

After the hell of last season, they are confident that they can win those "newcomers" in the league.

Ranieri wrote "3" on the whiteboard, and then continued: "Aston Villa has left the main center forward, and Sunderland's strength is average. In two rounds of fighting, we will also strive for two wins and two draws."

"Newcastle and West Brom have struggled in the relegation zone for the past few seasons, especially Newcastle. Although they have invested heavily in bringing in players, the team didn't get along well enough before the first round of the game. Therefore, they strive to win 2 draws and 1."

"As for Swansea, Everton, West Ham United and Stoke City, it is enough to win two games, and the rest strive to have two draws. Now, we have 9 wins, 8 draws and 35 points."

The new coach spoke confidently and fluently about his plans, unlike a 64-year-old at all.

In his chest, there is still youthful strength.

When everyone heard this, the pressure in their hearts subconsciously eased a lot.

"As for Southampton, if Koeman is still coaching, then the same mistakes will be repeated in the second half, and we can get 3 points here."

After Ranieri finished speaking, the players would all smile.

Under Ranieri's analysis, the team got 38 points for relegation at once.

For the remaining BIG6, they are full of stars and have outstanding strength. It is very difficult to beat them.

But after winning a few draws, they are still confident.

In this way, the target of 40 points is easily reached.

The players looked at each other happily and smiled.

But Ranieri suddenly became a little serious, and said: "There are still six teams, I know what you think, and strive for a draw, right?"

The team members were slightly taken aback, because they felt that the old man in front of them spoke in a different tone.

Let them feel the majesty of this famous marshal, they were a little ashamed and did not dare to meet his eyes, and swallowed unconsciously.

"Last season, you were able to win against Manchester United, draw with Arsenal and Liverpool, and nearly defeat Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham. Why not this season?"

"If you don't have the confidence to beat them, then the club doesn't have to spend an annual salary of 150 million pounds to invite me to coach."

"This season, you must beat them. My request, the first round, three wins and three draws."

Ranieri's sonorous voice echoed in every corner of the meeting room.

(End of this chapter)