"Mr. Faisal. Shania found the agent who was reading a book alone in the living room.

"Ah, Shania, what's the matter?" Faisal took off his glasses and looked back at her.

"Can I take two days off?"

"It's your turn soon, Shania......" Faisal had a headache at hearing this request, and he stood up and explained to Shania.

"When, exactly?"

"The crew plans to shoot a scene with you on the 22nd. ”

Hearing Fassar say this, Shania frowned, and the tip of her nose curled up, looking very cute even if she was worried.

Fasal guessed her intention to take a leave of absence, but he didn't say anything: "Where do you want to play?" ”

"Russia, Moscow. ”

Faisal smiled: "If it's just to watch one game, one day is enough." ”

Shania was planning to find Don after the match, but now it seemed that time was running out. She sighed: "yes, if it's just to watch a game, there's enough time." Book me two tickets to Moscow, Mr. Faisal. ”

"Two? I'm not going......" Fasar thought that Shania was going to take him to the game, but in fact he had a lot of things to do, and Shania was gone, so someone here had to be in charge of liaising with all parties, right?

Unexpectedly, Shania rolled her eyes: "It's me and Chris." ”

"Did she receive the tickets too?" It dawned on Faisal that it was Chriss. Gronya. Done's friend, now because of this relationship, is also familiar with Shania.

"Hmm. Shania nodded.

"Okay, no problem. Also, Tony's side ......"

Shania waved her hand, "Don't tell him." ”

"Want to surprise him?"

"Nope. Shania smiled, "I just don't want him to be distracted by this." ”

The day before the race, in the conference room of the hotel where I was staying. Nottingham Forest are holding their final tactical meeting.

The meeting will analyse the tactics that Chelsea are likely to use in the final, the mix of personnel and Nottingham Forest's approach. Whether you can win the game or not, in addition to the on-the-spot command of the head coach, depends on the results of this time, which is a concentrated embodiment of the wisdom of the entire coaching staff.

At this time, the protagonist is usually Don, and Don is only responsible for sitting on the sidelines and listening.

Tang will fluently take the sky to learn Chinese dialogue, will meet such a talent, is China everywhere such football talents? Obviously not, otherwise why is the level of Chinese football getting lower and lower year by year?

Let's just say Tony. Don Land's luck is amazing!

“…… Based on the intelligence of the last few days, we speculate that Chelsea will field such a starting line-up for the final,' Don told the players, pointing to the tactical board, where Chelsea's likely line-up was already drawn. "On the goalkeeper side. It's Cech. The centre-backs are John Terry and Carvalho, while the left-back is Ashley, who has returned from injury. Cole, right-back......"

Right-back has always been Chelsea's weakness, and although Mourinho has worked this during his time, the buyers have always been unsatisfactory.

"We think it's going to be Essien. "It's the result of the discussion with the coaching staff. The players won't know how it came to be, it's no use telling them, they just need to know one result. At the time of the discussion, about the selection of right-backs. There are divisions within the coaching staff.

Crislak believes what Grant lacks is experience and he should have fielded former Barcelona player Belletti with experience in the UEFA Champions League final as the starting right-back. Half of the coaches agreed with him, after all, what Chelsea lack most at the moment is experience.

However, Don disagrees, believing that Belletti's form is inconsistent and he is on the older side, and his presence in such a fierce final will be a weakness for Chelsea. On the contrary, Essien, who was used by Mourinho as a panacea, is more likely to be in this position, not to mention that he himself played as a left and right wing-back and a centre-back when he debuted. There is no such thing as an inappropriate place.

In the end, Donn stepped forward to make a decisive opinion. 'If Chelsea bring in Belletti, then their right side will be our focus area. Grant must know how sharp Nottingham Forest's wide attack is, while Belletti's defence is not at all level compared to Essien. It doesn't matter how crazy that guy is talking before the game, when it comes to the final, he will definitely seek stability, at least in defense. Therefore, Essien, who is good at defending and has excellent physical skills, is more likely to be in the starting right-back position. ”

'In midfield, Frank Lampard, Claude Makelele and Ballack. as well as Joe. Kerr will be the starter. The strikers are Malouda and Drogba. It looks like 442. The game could turn out to be 433, Joe. Cole moved forward and became a winger. Drogba is in the middle, and he and Malouda are left and right. Three people in the midfield stand in parallel. ”

With Chelsea out of the way, it's Nottingham Forest's turn to announce their starting line-up. That's what the Forest players care about the most, and it's an honour to be on the pitch in the Champions League final.

The Champions Cup final is different from the league, and it cannot be easily rotated, and the strongest squad will naturally be sent to the strongest team.

"Goalkeeper Van der Sar. 'There's no suspense about it, and as long as the experienced Van der Sar is injury-free and consistent, he must be the main force. No matter how talented Akinfeev is, he can only be a substitute.

'The centre-backs Pepe and Pique, the main task of the two of you is to keep Drogba at bay, don't let him get active, use his physical advantage to squeeze him out of the box, don't give him a chance, don't let him shoot. Toney wants not to see him in the final. ”

The two of them nodded, indicating that they understood their mission.

"Full-backs. Left Gareth. Bale, Raphinha on the right. 'It's a full-back line-up with a lot of attacking intensity, and it should be completely clear what Donn has in mind when he sees it – he wants to use his attacking play on the flanks to neutralise Chelsea's two wings in the final.

"Midfielder George. Wood, Van der Vaart, Ribery, and ......" At this point, Don paused slightly, he looked up at Don who was sitting next to him, and then continued, "Lennon. ”

This decision came as a bit of a surprise. Beckham is certainly injured. But after all, it was only a minor injury, and it was not to the point where it was impossible to get on the field. However, under the strict discipline requirements that have been cultivated for a long time, there was no noise in the conference room, except for Lennon himself, who was a little stunned, and the others looked as usual.

Don continued to read the starting list, while Don was secretly observing everyone's expressions, hoping to understand the inner thoughts of these people through their subtle changes in expressions. At the moment when the name "Lennon" came out. David. A look of disappointment flashed across Beckham's face. This change did not escape Donn's eyes.

"Forwards Ruud van Nistelrooy and Eastwood. ”

The Dane boy Bendtner patiently waited until the end, but did not hear his name from it, and unlike Beckham, his disappointment was palpable.

In the four seasons he has been with Forest, Nottingham Forest have reached the Champions League final for three consecutive seasons starting in 05-06. This is a proud achievement. But for Bendtner himself, it's really not worth mentioning, because he hasn't started once...... As a rising star with high hopes, this treatment is really a bit humiliating...... He was the main striker in the Danish national team. At Nottingham Forest, they didn't even get a chance to start.

Originally, after Viduka left, he thought his future in Nottingham Woodland was bright. Didn't expect Tony. Donne changed hands and bought Ruud van Nistelrooy, who Manchester United didn't want! Now, also as a powerful center, he is forced to accept the reality that he can only be used as a substitute for Ruud van Nistelrooy. At first, he thought that Van Nistelrooy's age was starting to increase, and his form would definitely decline, and then it would be a chance for him to turn over, but he didn't expect it...... Ruud van Nistelrooy is getting better and better at Nottingham Forest, and only injuries can break him. It's been nearly two years. He's got a minor injury, not enough to affect his form and playing time.

At this thought, Bendtner suddenly felt that his future in Nottingham Woodland was bleak......

Don is still watching, and Don has already begun to explain the specific tactics of the Forest team in the game.

“…… Fifteen minutes into the game, hold on. Then the two full-backs stepped forward aggressively. Midfielder George. Wood dragged back, Van der Sar stepped forward in the midfield position, and Ribery and Lennon were slightly inward. Don said as he drew the team's formation on the tactical board. In the midfield is a diamond. However, it is different from the diamond-shaped position of the classic 442. This rhombus is not flattened, but a rhombus that lengthens the distance between the front and back waists. In fact, it is the appearance of a flat diamond shape erected.

Ribery and Lennon adducted inward, and on the halfway line, it was a relay post connecting the midfielders and the midfielders, while also making way for the two full-backs to cut forward. In the actual game, if they cut straight forward, it is for Chelsea's ribs, if they are diagonal, they can go to the side, or they can go to the middle, in short, they can decide according to the situation on the field, which is very flexible. Van der Vaart, on the other hand, is very close to the front line, so his task is not to be the playmaker, but only to be responsible for the final pass, or direct long-range shot. So who is responsible for the organization of the offensive?

"George. Don stood up and took Don's words, "The position in the game is much more flexible than it is on the tactical board now. The shift from defense to offense starts with you, and you organize the attack. ”

George. Wood was a little taken aback. Let him organize the attack in such an important game? Tony. Don has no problem with his brain, right?

However, Don didn't explain much, and after saying this, he sat down again, and returned the control to Don.

The tactical meeting continued, but some people had become distracted......

After the meeting, the players left the room one after another, and Don stopped David. David Beckham, there are some things they have to say in private.

Everyone knows why Done wants to keep Beckham, and it must be because of that starting list. He might have some explanations. Bendtner turned his head to look at Don and Beckham who remained in the conference room, a little jealous. Why is it that Beckham, who is also not in the starting line-up, can be left alone to listen to the manager's explanation. And what about yourself? It was a reality that he couldn't accept......

Everyone left, and Bendtner watched as the door to the conference room was closed again, and then he reluctantly turned away.

In the empty conference room, David Beckham and Tony. Don sat opposite him, he looked at Don opposite him and said, "You're looking for me because of the starting list, boss?" ”

"When it's just the two of us, don't call me 'boss'. Call me 'Tony'. Don scratched his head, wondering to himself how the topic should be better. "Well, I know you're probably a little disappointed with that. ”

"Honestly, a little. Even though I'm old, I'm still eager to play in another Champions Cup final. But I know you have to have your reasons for that, you're the manager. We're good friends, but I have the same attitude as you when it comes to the game. ”

What attitude? It's about prioritizing the team's requirements. David Beckham is a world-class footballer. However, there has never been a scandal in his career that has been at odds with the manager for wanting to get a chance to play, and on the one hand, he has always had a consistent playing position, and on the other hand, it has to do with his work ethic.

Don is grateful to Beckham for understanding him so well, and everyone knows that he has a good personal relationship with Beckham. If Beckham uses that relationship to force Don to give him a stable starting spot, then Donn won't be able to manage the team. Because the team will be divided into two parts: "the head coach's lineage" and "the relationship with the head coach", and it is inevitable that there will be a split.

Thankfully, David Beckham has never done anything that would bring the manager's prestige to the ground.

"Yes, the only reason is tactical necessity. Lennon had the ability to push forward. He and Franck Ribery could have fully disrupted Chelsea's defence on either side......"

Beckham doesn't speak, he doesn't plan to make excuses for himself to be able to play, anyway, what the manager decides, he has to abide by anyway. In his last season at Real Madrid, Capello didn't like him and sent him into the cold, which he silently accepted, but chose to leave in the end.

Don also knows how brutal it can be for a veteran who is eager to prove himself again. It may be the last chance of his career to stand in a Champions Cup final, but he can only be a spectator.

"But you're on the bench. This may be comforting. 'It's also a tactical need, and I'm probably going to put you on because your long-range shots and passes can still cause a lot of problems for Chelsea. ”

Beckham smiled.

Sensing something was wrong, Donn asked Beckham: "Is there a problem?" ”

"Don't you think it's a bad thing for you to do, Tony?" Beckham said.

"Not so good? What do you mean is a bad place? ”

"Specifically keep me and tell me not to worry about not playing, you are on the bench. You have a chance. ”

"Uh......" Donn still didn't quite understand what Beckham meant.

"What do those who didn't make it to the starting line-up think? Tony. ”

"Ahh It dawned on Donn.

"Don't do that next time. I'm not a kid who doesn't know anything. Even though you always say you want to treat everyone equally, sometimes I don't feel like you're a normal player to me. ”

Donn looked at Beckham and smirked. Of course. As a fan who watched you grow up, you have spent more than ten years of my youth with me, and although I work hard, I can't completely treat you as an ordinary player......

Like Albertini, there are those who have left an indelible mark on me in the short years of my twenty-six years. I watched them appear for the first time in professional football as a young teenager, and watched them win, win championships, and hug beautiful women. Look at them through failures and setbacks, facing the pain of injuries, and finally slowly fading out of people's sight......

You say, David, how can I possibly treat you guys like normal players? Saying that on the lips, I just don't want feelings to completely overwhelm reason.

You and I only have a two-year contract, and you said that after two years, if you can still play, you will go to the United States to accompany your wife. Because Victoria gave herself up for two years to satisfy your selfishness, you have to double it after that. Now, there's still one year left. I sent Albertini away a year ago, and a year later, what gift should I give you away?

I don't know for sure what's going to happen in the future, so this year, tomorrow, it's this game.

"If it's okay, can I go back?" Beckham asked.

Don came back to his senses and nodded: "Sleep well, David, be refreshed tomorrow." ”

"You're treating me like a rookie again. Beckham smiled helplessly.

"Ah...... I'm sorry. Don patted his forehead. "Goodbye, David. ”

"Goodbye...... Chief. Beckham said as he went out and closed the door.

When Donn was alone in the room, he sat down, leaned back in his chair, and let out a long breath.

Another decisive battle, since inexplicably crossing over here and becoming the head coach of this team, how many such decisive battles have you experienced? He couldn't remember it for a long time. At first he would think that this was his first, second, third, and then it became — how many games is this? Who cares about that! Just win!

Yes, the quantity has no meaning, only the result is valuable. In the next 10 or 20 years, I will experience more decisive battles like this, and it is really stupid to sigh about this.

It's just a small step in my coaching career.

Donn got up from his chair, turned off the light, and walked out the door.