coach legend

Chapter 267 Veterans

With the approach of Euro 2000 jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands, European teams have already started their final preparations.

The French training was carried out in Bruges, an ancient city in Belgium and a famous tourist city in Europe. "Bruges" means "bridge" in Flemish and is named after an ancient Roman bridge on the Ley River that flows through the city.

The historical center of Bruges is a typical medieval city, preserving a large number of buildings from centuries ago.Early Gothic architecture has become part of the city's character.As an important trade center and cultural center in Europe in the past, Bruges has cultural ties with other places in the world. For example, Bruges has a close relationship with the original Flemish painting genre. was listed in the World Cultural Heritage in 2000.This medieval city is Belgium's most popular tourist destination, and despite the crowds, it's hard not to miss it.

As the champion of the French World Cup, the French team is the biggest favorite team in this European Cup.

There are countless reporters outside, waiting to interview the French team.

Winning the World Cup champion made the French team bursting with confidence.In this year's French team, there are not only many veterans who are old and strong, but also talented players.Their training did not have the tense atmosphere before the competition, but was very relaxed.

This is the confident performance of the French team.

"John, why is the head looking for you?"

Pires asked Miku with a smile next to Miku.Pires is a proud man, and his pride comes from his talent.Pires is a genius, a genius with his own understanding in football.So he is very proud.

At the same time, because of Pires' pride, Pires' interpersonal relationship is not very good.

In the national team, Pires not only has a normal relationship with the head coach, but also has a normal relationship with other teammates.

It's just because they came to Blackburn, and they cooperated tacitly with Miku.The relationship between the two is better than anyone.

"Milan, they are interested in me. But I refused." Micoud doesn't have many friends in the national team.

"Where's Milan?"

Pires shook his head. "What's so good about Milan. You go, you can't substitute Boban. It's better to stay at Blackburn."

"What are you talking about?" Just as Pires was chatting with Miku, a tall man came beside them.

"Laurent."

Both Pires and Micoud greeted him with a smile.

Eastern countries are not the only ones that pay attention to seniority and seniority.Even in the French national team, qualifications are also emphasized.In front of Pires and Micoud was one of the big men in the French national team, Laurent Blanc.

Although Pires and Miku are both 27 years old.But compared with Blanco, he is completely junior in the national team.

Blanc's international career has been ten years, and he is currently the second captain of the French national team.The captain of the French team is Deschamps, and Blanco is the second captain.

Such a player comes to say hello, even if he is as proud as Pires, he must be honest.

"Robert, John, what kind of person is George?"

"George?" Pires and Micoud looked at each other.The only George they knew was Blackburn's head coach, George Levy.

Blanco nodded.

Blanco also just received a call from his agent.Tell Blanco on the phone that Blackburn is very interested in him.

Although Blanco is getting older.But there are definitely not a few clubs interested in Blanco.Even Manchester United's Ferguson is quite interested in Blanco.Hope to introduce Blanco.But Blanco is still very curious about Blackburn's interest in him.

Blanco had heard of Blackburn.Mainly because the UEFA Cup champion in the 99-00 season was Blackburn.Blanco was not very familiar with George, who was younger than him.With Blanco's achievements, it is normal to be unfamiliar with a coach who is just emerging like George.

But last year, George Levy was quite well-known in Italian football.Because after George's away victory over Rome, he gave Italian football a good rebuke.He scolded Italian football from top to bottom.At that time, the Italian media were all united, and they were all crusade against George.

So after hearing that George was interested in him, Blanco thought of Micoud.I want to ask Miku, what is that young head coach like.

"Well. Blackburn wants to bring me in."

"You?" Both Pires and Miku were shocked.Blanco is a real French football boss.

"Head, how should I put it?" Miku paused and continued: "Head, he is a coach who is good at praising. He will always tell his players that you are very strong. He will unconsciously, Made us feel really strong."

"Another point is that he is a very confident coach. Last season, we started poorly. But he insisted on bringing the team to the No.4 position. And last season, he saw the league Cup champion, you will know in the end."

"Anyway, I can say this. Tou is a man who pursues victories and championships. His coaching career is full of miracles. Although he has only coached for five years, his name in English football is an out-and-out miracle."

Blanco smiled.Miku, who usually doesn't talk much, talked about George without a break.Who is this George?He was only five years older than Miku, but he was able to convince Miku so much.

"There is another one. The head is a defensive coach. Playing defensive counterattacks is his forte. But he can play good football even if it is beautiful." Pires added beside him.

Listening to what they said, Blanco became more and more curious about George.

While Blanco was chatting with the two, the staff of the French team came to Blanco.Tell Blanco that someone is coming for him.Blanco is puzzled, although Lemer is much more relaxed than Jacquet.But there are still very few people who come directly to find players.

"He is George Levy, the head coach of Blackburn in the Premier League."

"George?"

"head?"

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"Hi, Laurent. I'm George Levy."

Seeing Blanco, George felt a little excited.Not because George is a fan of Blanco.George has passed the age of being a fan, and the perspective of seeing people and things is no longer the perspective of fans.

The reason for George's excitement is that once Blanco really joins Blackburn, it will not only help Blackburn's strength.More importantly, it is also helpful for Blackburn's reputation.After all, that was Blanco, the true defender of the world champion.

In the future, Blackburn will need more and more good players as its strength improves.At that time, in addition to grades, fame was needed.

"Coach Levy, hello." Blanco is a man who has seen the world.I have seen many world-class marshals.Facing George who is younger than himself, he is very calm.

"Laurent, I believe you should have heard." Blanco nodded. "Okay, Laurent. Then I'll be straight. In terms of fame, Inter Milan is far better than our Blackburn, but in terms of the current situation, our Blackburn is far better than Inter Milan."

"To be honest, Inter Milan has a lot of good players. The boss has never been stingy and invested a lot of money. But I can assert that Inter Milan's performance will not improve in recent years. And with Chairman Moratti's work style, and Coach Lippi's coaching position is also very unstable."

Blanco didn't refute George's words.

Speaking of Moratti is a real fan.A true Inter Milan fan.For Inter Milan, it can be said that he did his best.Inter Milan has no shortage of big-name players in recent years, and Moratti definitely dares to spend a lot of money.

But Moratti's liking for Inter Milan completely exceeds the perspective of a club chairman.Moratti manages the club completely from the perspective of a fan.So Moratti was an impatient chairman.In his hands, those coaches are like flying around.No matter how famous the coach is, at Inter Milan and under Moratti, he can only go through the motions.

Everyone knows this.

"But we Blackburn are a young team. It is because we are young that now is the time for us to create results and history. But also because our players are young, they need an old player to take them. I think you are the most suitable."

George enjoyed the benefits of old players last season.Dave Suker, Kevin Gallagher and Henning Berg performed well at Blackburn last year.A double attack for Blackburn, gave a good supplement.

This also made George realize the role of old players.

"Laurent, are you willing to lead these young people to create a new history?"

Blanco was taken aback by George's last words.

Blanco knows that Blackburn is good now.Blanco just thought that George invited him because of his fame.After all, I am almost 35 years old, and I will retire soon.Hearing George say that a new history should be created, Blanco was a little tempted.

"Coach Levy, I feel your sincerity. How about giving me some time to think about it?"

Blanco asked cautiously.

George nodded with a smile. "Laurent, there are many French players in my team. You can learn from them. But I hope you can be a little faster. Because your decision affects my team building for next season."

"Okay, Coach Levi."

"I hope there is good news."

Although the two simply met and chatted briefly.But George believes Blanco must be his own.As long as Blanco agrees, George will immediately make an offer to Inter Milan.

Among the central defender positions, if Blanco and Panucci can be taken down, basically there will be no problem.But now at the left-back position, both Van Bronckhorst and Luciano Zauri will leave.

A left-back should be brought in.And he is also a left back who can attack the main position.

Of course, there is one more thing, and the gap left by Romedal must be filled.George patted his forehead, these are all issues that should be considered.

In fact, it is easier to buy the main players as long as you have money.It is more difficult to buy a substitute player, and it is even more difficult to buy a player who can accept the substitute position with peace of mind.This kind of player is either a veteran who is not far from retirement, or a young player who has just debuted.

Of course, some players with insufficient strength can also do it.But George is more willing to let veterans or young teenagers with sufficient strength become the team's substitute players.

(End of this chapter)