The Spanish Sensation
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Enrico Pucci
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Great story so far, I'll keep checking back.
"Today we're going to spend time on something new." I said, "We've got two wins from two games since I took charge and we've all discussed how pleasing that is. My initial job was to put an end to the bad results and we've done that through implementing a counter-attacking system which allowed us to soak up a lot of pressure and then break extremely quickly. The second goal against Tenerife typifies that game plan. But now we've got to keep moving forwards - we've plugged the gaps in defence and put a halt to the negativity which surrounded the team. The progression since I joined a little over a week ago is mightily impressive. However, it's never ever been a thing for anyone at Real Madrid to consistently play counter-attacking football. A fantastic dominant style is played right through from the youngest of the young to the first team. We're now going to have to look at hurting out opponents in more ways than they are expecting."
I'd spoken through the new tactic in detail with all of the staff members - particularly Carlos. It was my intention since I arrived to introduce something a little more eye-catching after we stopped losing. At a staff meeting, everybody agreed we could now gradually change our style.
The system was inspired hugely by football played in South America and, in particular, Brazil. We would revert to a typical back four. The two wing backs would provide defensive cover and also act as extra midfielders when we attacked. The two central defenders were encouraged to pass out from the back.
In front of them would sit two central midfielders whose main goal was to defend. They would, however, also be encouraged to look after the ball well. They weren't of any sorts going to be combative - just covering. Up top would be two goalscorers. They weren't asked to do much else other than score. Find the spaces in the opposition back line and take advantage. Simple. Relatively close behind would be two creative players. Their main function was to, well, create. They would help out in midfield when necessary but they were primarily the team's assist makers. Think Isco.
Myself and Carlos had drawn up a plan to introduce the new tactics. We didn't want to rush the team and risk losing our defensive solidity. A gradually increasing amount of time would be set aside in training to learn the players our new style. We'd look to introduce the tactics into matchdays in a few weeks - depending on how quick the squad was able to learn. They appeared to be quick learners.
I'd spoken through the new tactic in detail with all of the staff members - particularly Carlos. It was my intention since I arrived to introduce something a little more eye-catching after we stopped losing. At a staff meeting, everybody agreed we could now gradually change our style.
The system was inspired hugely by football played in South America and, in particular, Brazil. We would revert to a typical back four. The two wing backs would provide defensive cover and also act as extra midfielders when we attacked. The two central defenders were encouraged to pass out from the back.
In front of them would sit two central midfielders whose main goal was to defend. They would, however, also be encouraged to look after the ball well. They weren't of any sorts going to be combative - just covering. Up top would be two goalscorers. They weren't asked to do much else other than score. Find the spaces in the opposition back line and take advantage. Simple. Relatively close behind would be two creative players. Their main function was to, well, create. They would help out in midfield when necessary but they were primarily the team's assist makers. Think Isco.
Myself and Carlos had drawn up a plan to introduce the new tactics. We didn't want to rush the team and risk losing our defensive solidity. A gradually increasing amount of time would be set aside in training to learn the players our new style. We'd look to introduce the tactics into matchdays in a few weeks - depending on how quick the squad was able to learn. They appeared to be quick learners.
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AndySams10
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Good update mate, looking forward to seeing how the new tactic gets on. 