Chapter 11: The Way of the Center

After this training session, Li Qingshan changed out of his training clothes and sneakers and socks covered in mud. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info is wrapped in a plastic bag and placed in a backpack. FC United did not arrange personnel to help the players clean and tidy up the equipment, and the players' jerseys and shoes and other equipment had to be taken home for cleaning.

When he zipped up his backpack and prepared to go back, head coach Karl Brown. Marginson stopped him.

He followed Marginson on the already empty training ground. Li Qingshan didn't know anything about this coach, and when Li Qingshan was thinking about what the head coach was looking for him, Carl. Marginson suddenly said:

"Lee, do you know what the duties of a center are?"

Li Qingshan was stunned for a moment and replied: "Goal"

This answer is not surprising, the role of the center forward on the field is to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the team's goals and destroy the team.

Karl nodded slightly in agreement, and then asked, "So how are you going to score?" ”

"I'll put the ball in the opponent's goal, sir"

"What if my attack is contained and we can't cross?"

"It's the same for me to pass the high ball forward from the back, sir" Li Qingshan seems very confident in his head work, and it is true, compared to the header, his other abilities are not worth mentioning.

'What if the opposition backline presses and you can't hit the ball straight on goal?

Li Qingshan stopped talking at this time, he felt that the head coach was a little deliberately difficult for himself. Carl kept looking at him, apparently waiting for his answer.

Li Qingshan thought for a while and said: "I think in the game of the two teams, we can always have a chance to attack." ”

'What if I said my goal was to beat the Premier League,' said Karl.

He looked at Li Qingshan, and without waiting for Li Qingshan to answer, he continued: "If you meet a team that is much stronger than us, will you raise your hand and surrender?"

"Of course not, I play to win" Li Qingshan looked at Carl. Marginson, in a firm tone.

Li Qingshan has never been a person who will admit defeat easily.

"Good." Karl probably guessed what Li Qingshan was thinking, he paused and continued: "Remember the FA Cup goal I told you, Li"

"Of course I do, sir"

When he signed him, Karl mentioned his goal of reaching the third round of the FA Cup against a Premier League side.

'Even though our goal is to play at the home of a Premier League team, it's not easy to achieve given the quality of the squad.

Li Qingshan nodded in agreement, even in a seventh-level amateur team in a single-elimination format such as the FA Cup, it is difficult to defeat opponents who are several grades better than themselves in a row.

"To be honest, I wasn't very sure at first, but now, I have more confidence" Carl turned his head to look at Li Qingshan and said, "Do you know why, Li?" ”

"I don't quite understand, Mr. Coach," Li Qingshan replied honestly.

"You can call me Boss, Lee," Carl. Marginson corrected that at FC United, that's what all the players call the team from its inception to the current manager.

"You're a genius, Lee"

This is the second time Marginson has said this, and he continued: "Your greatest ability is your ability to head the ball, you seem to be able to judge the landing point of every high ball every time before anyone else, plus your body, this will be your biggest weapon." ”

"However, your weakness is also obvious, which is that you have no ability at your feet," said Karl. Marginson paused here and continued: "As long as you learn how to protect the ball with your body and how to handle the pass after you learn to protect the ball, you will be able to play in the Premier League!" ”

Premier league?!

Li Qingshan looked at the middle-aged man with gray hair with a little suspicion.

It seemed to see the suspicion in Li Qingshan's eyes. Marginson went on to say:

"With your height and weight, even in the Premier League, there aren't many people who are physically stronger than you. I've watched you, you're not too slow, your bounce is good, and among tall people, your explosiveness is excellent. ”

'With a body like that, the Premier League level is not a problem for you'

"But your technical characteristics are too simple, you can only head the goal, let alone the defenders of the Premier League, and some of the best defenders in the lower leagues can easily freeze you if they know what you are capable of."

"So, you need to learn how to use your body, a strong body is your greatest advantage!" Carl concluded.

Of course, Li Qingshan also understands that Karl is not wrong, he does only have the ability to head the goal, this is like a swordsman who always has only one trick, as long as the opponent knows a little about himself, it will be difficult for him to succeed in the header.

"Do you know Jankoler," Karl asked

"Yes, sir"

As a fan, Li Qingshan certainly knows the name of Yang Kohler.

Nicknamed Dinosaur, Kohler is a powerful striker. The Czech international is 2.02 metres tall and weighs almost 100 kilograms, while wearing size 50 shoes.

Basketball, volleyball, and handball – these are often the things that people associate with Kohler at first sight, and very few people think of feet and footballs. Kohler, who was born in '73, had a bumpy road to football. When he arrived from Lotta in southern Bohemia (1978-1989) to Sparta Prague (until 1994), then coached by German coach Sandmann, he could only play in the reserve team. And when he played alongside Rockwentz (1.97m), who currently plays for Kaiserslautern, some scouts said he was just a "giraffe-like striker".

However, Jan Kohler has become one of the best players in the Czech squad. The two-hundred-two-year-tall "giant" is affectionately known as "Dino".

In Borussia Dortmund, Jan Kohler formed the famous Bundesliga frontfield "trident" with Brazilian striker Amoruso and compatriot Rosicky

He is of course best known for his headers, with a height of two hundred and two that allows him to dominate the high ball in the box, however, he mostly appears as a setter rather than a header - stopping the ball in the air is his masterpiece.

During his time at Borussia Dortmund, Young. Kohler became the hub of the team's attack in the frontcourt, effectively pinching the team's attack. He won most of his duels and averaged more than 50 touches per game.

Jan Kohler's contribution on the pitch is almost comprehensive: with his outstanding physical condition, he is always able to take the lead in the scramble, which can be used not only for his own team's attack, but also for breaking up the opposition's attack; He can head the ball directly at the goal, and he can also head the ball to assist his teammates; He can finish with a powerful shot with the right instep of his left and right feet; He is good at using his body, always holding the ball firmly and being able to distribute it to his teammates at the right time; What's even more amazing is that his center of gravity is so high, he can actually use his feet to make delicate dribbling, and he has repeatedly staged breakthrough masterpieces, which is really breathtaking. The characteristics of Jan Kohler's play are well summed up by the words of Borussia Dortmund's sporting manager, Zolz: "Jan Kohler has no obvious weaknesses, he can protect the ball very well, he has a very strong header and he is very technical, and he is a good partner in terms of attacking organisation. "Tall but not clumsy, strong but dexterous, big man with great intelligence, that's why the 31-year-old Jan Kohler will behave like wine on the court, the older he gets, the more fragrant he gets.

Carl took out a box and handed it to Li Qingshan.

"It's Jan. Kohler Ball Protector Video Clips on CD that you can learn about Young. How Kohler uses his body to protect the ball and pass"

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Li Qingshan returned to the apartment and it was getting late, he took out the disc that Karl gave him, opened it on his laptop, and the highlights of the Czech giant's ball protection were played, he could always use his body to separate the opponent from the football, control the football within the range he could control, and look up to observe the running position of his teammates, and send a pass at the right time.

This seems to have opened the door to a new world for Li Qingshan.

If you can have something like Jan. Kohler controls football like this..........

Then his range of activities is not only limited to the opponent's penalty area, he can pull out and protect the football after receiving the ball, wait for his teammates to pass the ball in front of the penalty area to grab points; You can defend the ball and wait for the opponent to foul and get a set-piece, which is equivalent to a cross; You can even protect the ball and press the opposing defender to turn and shoot..............

When Li Qingshan entered the world of football training camp again, all he thought about was Yang. Scene of Kohler protecting the ball.

So he made a small modification of his training plan, after completing the basic training. He arranged a new ball protection training, arranging a teammate to pass a high-altitude ball to him at the training ground, and Li Qingshan had to stop the ball and protect it under the pressure of several other players, waiting for his teammates to run out of position before passing it.

Of course it wasn't easy at first, he couldn't even stop the ball well.

After every failure, Li Qingshan always slapped the turf and got up and shouted.

"Come again!"

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"Come again!"

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"Come again!"

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