Five Hundred and Sixty-One Captain's Chaos

Last season, Manchester City's management system was actually quite chaotic.

This has something to do with the way Mark Hughes manages.

As Gao Shen said before, the head coach simply cannot control a team like Manchester City.

Manchester City's last two captains were both from central defenders, first and later to Everton's Distin, then Richard Dunn, but last season, youth academy Mika Richards served as vice-captain. , Petrov became the team's third captain.

However, it is surprising that Robinho has also been the captain of Manchester City, as has Kompany.

This is still Gao Shen’s current home team, otherwise, in Gao Shen’s previous life, after Manchester City introduced Tevez from Manchester United this season, they directly made the Argentine Beast and Kolo Toure, who was introduced from Arsenal, as captains.

This is not to say that new players must not be captains, but Manchester City are really messed up in this regard.

How to establish the team captain has also become a difficult problem in front of Gao Shen.

Richard Dunn and Petrov have both been sold by Gao Shen. Mika Richards, a youth training player, is very strong and fast, but his foot skills are too rough.

His roughness is really rough, completely different from Jordan Henderson and Giroud.

In other words, the three captains of last season are no longer suitable.

As for Robinho, Mark Hughes made him the captain because he couldn't hold him back. Is it necessary for Gao Shen?

From a profound standpoint, he definitely hopes to support someone of his own to be the captain. The best candidate in his mind is Rakitic. This midfielder is conscientious and diligent. months, but has been recognized by the surrounding teammates, whether it is attitude, strength or professionalism, there is no doubt.

More importantly, he understands Gao Shen's tactical concepts, knows what Gao Shen wants, and is a midfielder himself, so he can become a good link between Gao Shen and the players on the field.

But as the team's head coach, Gao Shen must take into account the overall situation.

If Rakitic is used as the captain, what will the attitude of the old players left from last season be?

New arrivals, no foundation, no qualifications, airborne to be the captain, can Rakitic do well?

It's not that Gao Shen is worried about Rakitic,

but felt it was not necessary.

After careful consideration, Gao Shen made a choice after communicating with the coaching staff.

...

"We all agree that you are the most suitable candidate to be the team captain at this stage."

After the training, Gao Shen called the Belgian central defender Kompany to his office and told him his decision in person.

Kompany was a little surprised.

Last season, although he also served as the team's captain, but not many times, after all, there is still a captain Richard Dunn, and vice captain Mika Richards, he is more of a cameo.

Even in the recent period of time, in the team's several warm-up games, the on-court captains were randomly selected, and sometimes even the players themselves asked for it, and Gao Shen did not specially arrange it, so many people said that Gao Shen will meet. Choose your own captain.

Rakitic, for example, or David Lewis.

These two players are both high-level direct descendants, and they are also Manchester City's biggest and most valuable players at present.

Among them, David Luiz is also the backbone of Manchester City's defense.

"Boss, I..."

Kompany wanted to say something, but Gao Shen stretched out his hand to reassure him, motioning him to listen to himself first.

"Vincent, this is the result of me and the coaching staff after careful consideration. On the one hand, you are an old servant of the team, familiar with Manchester City, Carrington, the Premier League, and even our fans. This captain is our most reassuring."

Mika Richards, who was born in the academy, will have more advantages, but he can't even keep the main position now, which is really not suitable.

As for the appointment of Montevino as captain in Naples, isn't it impossible?

In today's Manchester City, there are special employees who are responsible for player placement, and there is no need to let the captain do this kind of thing.

Professional matters still have to be left to professional people, and the captain will concentrate on his own work as the captain.

"On the other hand, I can tell you clearly that in the new season, if there are no accidents, you will have to play more role in the back line, and the number of appearances and time will be more stable, so, taking into account, you are more appropriate."

After Kompany heard it, he understood what the coach meant.

"Boss, can I ask, who is the vice-captain?"

"Of course, the vice-captain is Ivan Rakitic, the third-captain is Luis Suarez, and the fourth-captain I would consider to have Zabaleta."

Kompany was a little surprised by the arrangement.

Rakitic is a deep confidant, and Kompany is not surprised that he can be the vice-captain. He even thinks that it is okay for Rakitic to be the captain.

Instead, it was Suarez.

When Kompany asked his doubts, Gao Shen explained the reason.

In terms of cards, Suarez can't be the captain in any round now; in terms of the importance of the team, Suarez is indeed very important, but not indispensable; in terms of qualifications, he just joined this summer. ...

"Before the training camp, I didn't think about him, but after the training camp, I felt that players like him should be given affirmation and encouragement, and he should be more able to drive this atmosphere in our team. I like his performance very much. Hunger and desire to win."

Kompany understood.

Whether in warm-up matches or in daily training, Suarez is one of the hardest performers, and even in a gym that many people don't like, he is very active.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that Gao Shen would give him a big cake when he had something to do on weekdays.

Young people are always unpopular.

For example, in training, Gao Shen took Suarez out from time to time as a model and called on all players to learn from Comrade Suarez. This made the Uruguayans almost fly, and every training session was like a chicken blood.

As for Zabaleta, he is also an old servant left last season, and it is more than enough to be the fourth captain.

"Boss, what do you want me to do?" Kompany asked with concern.

Gao Shen was very satisfied with Kompany's attitude, which proved that his appointment as captain was wise.

"I don't need to say more about the captain's job. I believe you can do it well. You can do it with confidence. I will support you from behind. You can come to me at any time for anything."

After seeing Kompany nodding, Gao Shen came to the point.

"Besides that, I hope you can make higher demands on yourself and on your teammates."

Kompany listened attentively and kept it firmly in his mind.

"Our Manchester City is no longer the Manchester City it used to be. Now we have very clear goals. Several captains and the dressing room have to increase their requirements accordingly. I can tell you very clearly that our goal is to win the championship. This season If you don't get the top four in the league, you're dereliction of duty!"

The dereliction of duty mentioned by Gao Shen is not only the dereliction of duty as the head coach, but also the dereliction of duty in the locker room and the captain's dereliction.

As for whose pot is in the end, specific issues will be analyzed in detail.

"I hope that you can use the standards of the Premier League champions, or even the top European teams, to demand yourself and your teammates, because we are a team that aims to hit the championship, not only the Premier League, but even the Champions League!"

"Vincent, can you understand what I mean?"

Kompany's eyes looked at Gao Shen with an unbelievable, but full of surprise, excitement, and longing. He had no doubt that Gao Shen could do it, but he didn't expect it to come so quickly, so suddenly.

More importantly, he is also the captain of the team.

How did he come to Manchester City from Hamburg a year ago?

Because he participated in the Olympic Games, he had a disagreement with Hamburg, left the team angrily, and was sold to Manchester City.

If someone told him a year ago that Manchester City wanted to win the Premier League and the Champions League, he would not believe it.

Even now, if another head coach said so, Kompany would have doubts, but what Gao Shen said, Thaksin!

The Belgian central defender took a deep breath, stood up from his seat, and solemnly assured: "Boss, don't worry, I promise, I will do my best to help you manage the locker room!"

His title has changed from a blunt boss to a boss.

Gao Shen is very satisfied with such a change.

...

After sending Kompany away, Gao Shen called Rakitic in again.

To the Croatian, Gao Shen actually doesn’t need to say much. I believe that Rakitic will unconditionally obey any of his arrangements, but this is not what Gao Shen wants. He still explained to Rakitic patiently.

It's nothing more than that he values ​​Rakitic very, very much, and originally wanted him to be the captain, but the people around him gave advice, plus Rakitic was a newcomer, after considering various factors, Gao Shen did. Had to reluctantly make a decision to let Kompany be the captain.

Rakitic had great respect for Gao Shen, but now he was even more excited when he heard these explanations. He said on the spot that he was the vice-captain. Even if he didn't, he was the most die-hard supporter of Gao Shen.

After Rakitic is Suarez.

But Gao Shen adopted another strategy, saying to let the Uruguayan be the third captain, "This is my inspiration and expectation for you, I hope you can show better performance and become a model for other players to learn from. , just like you do on the training ground, on the pitch to play as hard as you can!"

Suarez was so moved.

Although only the third captain, this is also the first time in his career.

"I believe it will make you more mature to help and lead this team in the way you do best and win on the court!"

Suarez was deeply moved and said on the spot that he would not live up to his lofty expectations and trust.

Lastly is Sabaletta.

Gao Shen also gave some encouragement and affirmation, and explained his good intentions for choosing him as the fourth captain. He hoped that he could help himself, the coaching staff, and the other three captains to manage the locker room together.

Zabaleta also expressed his gratitude to Gao Shen on the spot and promised that he would do his best to live up to his high hopes.

Only at this moment did Gao Shen let go of this worry.