After the start of the second half of January 6, Trapani completed four league games during the winter transfer window, and after a draw at home to Parma, Trapani found good form after that, winning Empoli and Perugia in a row, and got six points, but then in the away game against Milan on the 25th, Trapani did not play magically, losing 1-2 away to Milan.

By February, Trapani had completed 18 rounds of league games, with 26 points, and was still ranked ninth in the standings, 13 points higher than Empoli, who was 15th in the relegation zone, with a great point advantage, and the coaching staff privately concluded that this season may be relegated as long as they can get 38 points, and the state of several teams in the relegation zone is too poor, and it is very difficult to turn the tables in the second half.

Pizarro should say that he perfectly understood Hugo's intentions, Pizarro was the absolute brain core in Udinese, but Hugo did not let him do the absolute core after coming to Trapani, but the task was not necessarily easy, Hugo told him two plans, one was Miku's plan on the court, and the other was not on the court.

When Miku is on the pitch, Pizarro needs to find a tacit understanding with Miku and control the team's rhythm together.

But Miku is not on the field, Pizarro is also playing in the midfield position, his task is heavy, the team is centered on him, he will frequently contact the ball to groom, the task of insertion is not the most important task, compared to Udinese, Hugo is more cautious, do not want him to insert too many times.

In January, except for the first game, Pizarro played all the rest of the games, his adaptation is very good, the reason why Trapani was able to lose to Milan is also to say that Trapani's midfield is quite good, they are not inferior in the competition with Milan, but the overall level of the team is still inferior to Milan, and the handling of some details is not as good as the other side, which is the difference between strong teams and weak teams.

Hugo was also very pleased with the recent situation, and he changed his tone in his press conference after the game against Milan, saying: "Our relegation goal this season is not the main thing, I think we should be able to rank in the middle of the league, and the next important goal is to see if there is a chance to challenge for European qualification!" ”

Not only did the media dislike her style of painting for changing quickly, but even the coaching staff disliked Hugo's speech at the press conference.

"Gigi, now the situation of the team has improved, but you can't put too much pressure on everyone, finally now everyone's heart is out, you say this, everyone may be under heavy pressure again!" Barrias criticized Hugo the next day.

"Pressure?! What are you afraid of under pressure! There is pressure to be motivated! We have 26 points now halfway through the schedule, and there are still 16 rounds left, if we can play well, win the opponents who should be won, don't lose points inexplicably like in the first half of the season, I can't get more than 50 points, and more than 50 points should be able to go to the European arena to play! Hugo said.

Judging from the final standings last season, what Hugo said is also true, last season 56 points can get a European place, although Trapani's current position this season is in the middle, but from the fourth place Inter Milan is actually 6 points away, not very big, in the second half of the season has an extraordinary performance, may not be able to look forward to the European arena.

refuted Barias, Hugo also said this to the players in the team's tactical class, to say that Hugo has taken ideological and moral lessons and political lessons since he was a child, and it must be clear when it comes to reasoning.

"I'm not saying we have to get there, I'm just saying we can't settle for relegation! Relegation is just a small goal, human potential is endless, I believe our potential is also endless! Hugo spoke generously from the podium.

"Satisfied with the idea of relegation, there is no pressure, there is no motivation, your motivation to move forward is gone, your room for progress is not, if you want to make progress, you must give yourself the greatest pressure!"

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Not to mention that young players are bewitched by Hugo, it is older, such as Pizarro, who has just transferred, he is already in a European team, why not want to lead the team to achieve a zero breakthrough and play in Europe, and Miku also thinks the same.

I just heard that Hugo has shouted the goal of European competition again, Miku and other old players may still be a little unacceptable, but before Hugo has given a speech to everyone, they already want to achieve this bigger goal themselves.

They are actually more confident and motivated than young people.

The warm applause and response of the players made Hugo feel very satisfied, Allegri didn't know what to say about it, the strength of the team may be no problem with relegation, but the impact on Europe is still a little worse, but Hugo's ability to resist the devil is not small, and even they themselves have unconsciously generated confidence.

It so happened that the next round of matches was at home against Lecce, who were also promoted to Lecce, who are now mired in the relegation zone, with only 12 points after 18 rounds, a full 14 points behind Trapani, and recently suffered three consecutive defeats, the situation was very bad, Trapani was in a strong momentum at home, beating Lecce 4-0.

The players' confidence has risen a lot after this big win, and after the last round of matches, Hugo shouted the slogan of pursuing European competition, and after this game, the reporters interviewed the players of Trapani and received a positive answer.

"Why not?! We are an excellent team, we have ideals and ambitions, and we can go for higher goals! Captain Tony said in an interview with reporters.

Italians also understand humility, the strength of the shouting slogan is not strange, no "strength" also shouting slogans can only laugh and generous, the outside world for Trapani up and down to shout the slogan of entering Europe, mixed reviews, some say wait and see, this season Trapani relegation is successful, shouting such a slogan is completely ambitious, some believe that Trapani in the addition of Pizarro, the strength of the team has risen to a new level, fully capable of moving towards the highest goal.

Pizarro has also become popular recently, in the game against Lecce, he played well, contributed a pass and a shot, Trapani completely controlled the situation on the pitch in the game, and his scheduling was inseparable, which is why some media said that Pizarro Trapani's strength has increased a lot.

Compared to Pep Guardiola, Pizarro is currently only better than him, not weaker, and when Guardiola returned from injury, Guardiola found it difficult for him to shake Pizarro's position.

Pep Guardiola knocked on Hugo's office door one day in mid-February, trying to make Hugo's position in the team clear.

"Pep, you're a good player! Undeniably good players! But what about the current situation, as you can see, David is more suitable for the current tactics of this team than you! Hugo told Guardiola bluntly.

Guardiola was about to say something, but Hugo waved his hand and continued: "With your current situation, it is difficult to compete for the main position! I have to be honest with you, we took a lot of trouble to invite you here, and you did a lot of work to do for us! ”

"You mean the team doesn't need me now?!" Pep Guardiola is not angry, he is very calm, and he knows his own physical condition and competitive level very well.

"That's not what I meant! I still believe that you can bring a lot of things to the team, like your experience, which is important to us! Hugo said, "However, the initiative is in your hands, your current position in my mind is as a substitute, if you are willing to stay, of course I will raise your hand to welcome, but if you are not willing, I hope that we can both face our future!" ”

Saying this is not an eviction order, but Hugo's statement is very situational, and it is entirely up to you whether you want to stay or not.

Guardiola did not get what he wanted from Hugo, but the result was not an accident, he really had to think about his future, according to the contract, he is now not expired, he can stay here until the end of the contract, but listening to Hugo's tone, I am afraid that the Chinese Li Tie's order is in front of him, which undoubtedly makes Guardiola feel very disappointed.

Trapani also won 2-0 away at Modena before meeting Roma, and they have only lost one of their last seven games, that to Milan, and their form is too good to be true, and they have 32 points in the standings, just four points behind fourth-placed Inter Milan.

In this case, Trapani will welcome Roma at home, Capello has led Roma to recover this season, and is currently second in the standings, with 46 points, five points behind the first place Milan, which is not a gap that cannot be narrowed, this round of Roma away to Trapani, Milan at home to Lecce.