Chapter 117

"Mr. Gao Han, the performance of Atletico Madrid this season is just like the roller coaster. It can be said that it is full of ups and downs and breathtaking. From the rush to the top one at the beginning of the season, to falling into the relegation zone later, to now returning to the top three and reaching the final of the king's cup, almost all the fans and media think that you have contributed a lot."

"Thank you

"My question is, although Atletico Madrid is the second level team, they are the traditional giants. What do you think of the upcoming King's Cup final? Do you think you have a chance of winning against a strong Barcelona? "

"OK, thank you for your question."

Gao Han stood in front of a simple rectangular table full of microphones, smiling at the reporters at the press conference.

In the final of the king's cup, there are a lot of people, there should be more than 30 people, a room full.

"I don't deny that we are at a disadvantage in terms of overall strength, but I think all the teams that can reach the final are likely to win. I also believe that as long as we try our best, we will have a chance to win."

"I don't think of Barcelona as an unattainable opponent. On the contrary, I think that in this final, we are equal and we can win or lose."

Gao's reply immediately received applause from reporters on the scene.

"Mr. Gao Han, you are not 24 years old. You are the youngest coach in the history of the final of the king's cup, and this is your first time in the final. I think there are many people who want to know, how are you feeling now? Is it stressful? "

Gao Han patiently listened to the question and shook his head with a smile.

"I have to remind you that this is not my first final."

"No?" The reporter who stood up to ask questions was very surprised.

Many reporters at the scene also gave a cry, obviously they didn't understand.

"In August last year, I played a final, the final of the Madrid community invitational tournament, against the second team of Real Madrid, and we are only an amateur team that has only been formed for three months!"

Many reporters at the scene heard this, and Qiqi gave a whoa.

It suddenly occurred to them that compared with the final in August last year, the gap between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona is not too far off the mark.

"Just this afternoon, after the last training session of the team, Mr. Hill, the president of the club, came to the sports city to see the team off. He said that he didn't have any requirements for the game. He just hoped that we would do our best to play this final well. It's a win or a lose, and tomorrow is a new day."

"Old Mr Hill also said that he is not in good health, but he will come to the scene to cheer for the team in person. This is not to give us pressure, but to give us strength and let us know that he is fighting side by side with us."

When Gao Han came to this point, the conversation changed.

"I want to say that this is really my first professional Cup final, and even the first final of many players in our team, especially the final of the Copa del Rey, but I don't think we will have any pressure because we are not alone, we are not alone, we are not alone."

"We are a whole, and this feeling makes me feel very calm!"

Many reporters at the scene nodded their heads one after another and responded positively to this reply.

Even a lot of reporters are surprised, did not expect the cold in front of the camera, far from the tension they imagined, looking very calm, coping and talking are very appropriate.

This is also thanks to a period of time in the past, alpine received special training from the team's news officer.

And as head coach for four months, I don't know how many times to deal with the media, if he is still nervous, it's really hard to say.

After answering two questions in a row, the reporter then threw out a few questions, which were all related to the team and the final, and Gao Han also answered them one by one.

Perhaps it was because of the high cold, or because the time was ripe, a reporter from Catalonia immediately asked a sharp question.

"Mr. Gao Han, I'm a reporter for world sports."

Alpine nodded, world sports, Catalan regional newspapers, pro Barcelona, bad comers.

"Not long ago, it was reported that Barcelona management intended to invite you to join the coaching staff of Barcelona first team, but Cruyff firmly opposed it in his column. He thought that the style of Atletico Madrid you led was too conservative and not suitable for Barcelona."

Gao Han still nodded. He knew that the problem was not over.

"Just this morning, he predicted in a new column that Barcelona will take the lead in attacking Atletico Madrid's goal, and the final victory will belong to Barcelona."

At this point, the Catalan reporter looked at Gao Han with a kind of unkind eyes and asked with a smile, "Mr. Gao Han, my question is, how do you evaluate Cruyff's statements in these two columns?"

As soon as the problem was thrown out, the atmosphere at the scene became lively.

Many reporters are afraid that the world will not be in chaos, looking at the cold, want to see how he answers.

Alpine also knows that this problem can be big or small, but there are traps everywhere, but he knows how to deal with it.

"First of all, I would like to say that Cruyff is a respected elder. He is a very important person in the history of Barcelona. He has the right to express his views on the club, which I respect very much

But Gao Han immediately changed the subject, "but I think, although Mr. Cruyff is familiar with Barcelona, he must not understand Atletico Madrid. I don't think our style is conservative. The reason for this illusion is that we are on the road of transformation and rejuvenation, but at the same time, we need to return to La Liga."

"Up to now, it's far from the best Atletico Madrid in my mind. I don't know. Maybe someone can do better than me, but I've tried my best. I'm just a coach!"

Just after the cold weather, there was another burst of applause on the scene, and many reporters even cast hostile eyes on the Catalan reporter who asked the question.

Atletico Madrid deputy head coach's answer can be said to be neither humble nor overbearing. He not only expressed his respect for Cruyff, but also showed his difficulties. He put out the fire midway, and the team's resources are like this. What else can he do?

Even the high cold gave a counterattack at the end.

I can only do this step. Who dares to say that you can do better than me?

From taking over the team in January to now, the team has won successive victories, bringing a team in the relegation zone of the second level league to the second place in the league and reaching the final of the king's cup. Who dares to say that this report card is not good enough?

Who dares to say that they can do better?

But soon another reporter stood up and raised the hot issue again.

"Mr. Gao Han, listen to you. You're still going to fight back in this final tomorrow night, aren't you?"

When the problem came out, there was an uproar.

Before the game, the tactics of any team are confidential.

But Gao Han, with a smile, replied: "I can tell you, yes, that's right. If I can, I hope to put all 11 players into defense."

The reporters at the scene were even more surprised.

What's the meaning of this?

"Mr. Gao Han, don't you want to win the game?" Immediately another reporter asked questions.

"Of course we want to win, but we have to think about how to resist Barcelona's strong attack first," Gao said with a smile and shaking his head

After a pause, Gao Han said: "they have kluivette, Rivaldo, ovimas, Louis Enrique, and a lot of top attackers in the world. Facing such a team, I don't know what we can do besides defending. Do you want me to attack?"

A group of reporters suddenly stopped talking.

Yes, facing Barcelona with such a strong superstar team, even Real Madrid have to consider how to limit the attack of the other side?

Let alone is now the second level of Atletico Madrid!

"But, Mr. Gao Han, you have to think about fighting back?"

"To defend and counterattack, first to defend and then to think about counterattack, everything has to be in order, doesn't it?"

"But..."

"I know that some journalists and fans all want to see games that win and play well, but sometimes we can only choose between winning and playing well."

"Mr. Gao Han, you mean, 11 men defend and Madrid win, don't you?"

"No, no, that's your understanding. I mean, there's hope of winning, that's all."

"Why don't you think about attacking Barcelona? This season Barcelona's defense is also very bad, many with Barcelona play against the team, have gained a lot

"I know, but what I see more is that real society lost to Barcelona 6-0 at home, Real Madrid lost to Barcelona 2-0 away, Athletic Bilbao lost to Barcelona 7-0 away..."

At this point, Gao cold curled his lips, "I think these games should be quite educational."

Once again, the reporters stopped talking.

They can see that the alpine region has also made sufficient preparations for intelligence.

From the semi-final to the final, there are two months in total, which is enough for Atletico Madrid to prepare.

Although very reluctant, but they have to admit that Atletico Madrid play Barcelona, can only grasp the defense.

Otherwise, it's not surprising to score three or four goals with Barcelona's attacking power.

"Mr. Gao Han, since you have revealed the tactics, can you disclose the main team?"

"No way!" This time Alpine immediately shook his head with a smile.

"It's just a list anyway."

"No way!"

But the reporter did not give up, "or only revealed the striker? midfield? Guard? Or, it's OK to reveal the substitute. "

Gao Han was still smiling. After thinking about it, he suddenly nodded, "OK."

All the reporters in the audience were excited.

Do you really want to reveal the starting list?

That's a lot easier than Ferrer just now!

"Let me tell you about the starting position of the goalkeeper."

I heard a whine in the meeting hall, followed by a whine.

goalkeeper?

Do you want to reveal that, Mr. Gao Han?

Who don't know, there is only one main goalkeeper in Atletico Madrid, Tony simmennis!

But Gao Han, who was standing in front of the microphone, tried hard to reply solemnly: "after careful consideration by our coaching staff and the test of long-term training, we decided to arrange Tony simmennis to start in such an important game, because we believe that he can help the team and keep the goal!"

The reporters on the scene almost didn't cry!

Mr. Gao Han, can such an important secret not be announced on such a public occasion?

Can we change places?