In my home country, there is a philosophy called Tai Chi, which means the center of space.

Tai Chi has two sides, yin and yang, black is yin, white is yang, the two are intertwined and circulating, there is yang in yin, and there is yin in yang, so on the taiji diagram, you can see yin and yang eyes.

The philosophical influence of Tai Chi is very wide-ranging, not only for the multifaceted but also for football.

Attacking and defending, possession and control of space, central and wide ......

These contradictions on the football field are like the two sides of yin and yang in Tai Chi, which seem incompatible, but in fact they can blend with each other.

It's like defense, many years ago, there were many people arguing about whether it was better to defend in the zone or to defend against man-to-man, but soon, they all lost, and the zone-to-man came into being, becoming a new defensive concept, which is an organic fusion of zone defense and man-to-man.

Nowadays, football tactics are inseparable from area marking, whether it is in sports battles or set-pieces, it is playing a pivotal role, but when everyone is used to all this, they will not be aware of its existence, or even ignore it.

What I want to say is that the tactics, the football philosophy, the style of play, fundamentally speaking, are all neutral, there is no good or bad, there is no difference between attack and defense, it just depends on how the people who use the tactics and the ideas use it.

You can play a 4-striker play up front, but does that have to be an attack?

You can also play a 460 without a striker, but does that have to be defensive?

It's the same 442, some people will put 4 sapper players in the midfield, which is biased towards defense, and some people are all technical offensive players, that is, attack, but their formation is also 442, isn't it?

The tactical formation is like this, and so is the philosophy and style!

Every time I'm thinking about a tactical problem, I like to think of everything as chaos, without offense and defense. No possession and control space, no central and wide wings. All nothing.

The advantage of this is that you can add things to it slowly and as much as you want.

I can keep my defence high and even push them in the half. But that's based on the premise that my team has this kind of strength, and then I have to find a way to make sure that the opponent doesn't play sharp counterattacks as much as possible; I can also ask my full-back to get assists a lot, but I have to make sure that someone fills him in; I can also ask my striker to take on a lot of drop-backs and defensive duties, but I have to make sure that someone can replace him and get into the box and finish the last shot.

Everything is interconnected. The construction of tactics is one link after another, and it is interlocking, especially in the competition of top teams, if there is a problem in one link, it will affect everyone in the team.

Ultimately. Football tactics are essentially attacking and defending, possessing the ball and controlling space. A large number of contradictions such as the side road and the middle lane are combined to form an organic whole. If you have someone to attack, you have to have someone to defend, and your blind possession of the ball will not be able to resist the well-trained and rigorous tactics after all.

So. How to effectively achieve balance and complete the integration of contradictions. is the basis of a set of tactics.

The philosophy of Tai Chi emphasizes integration and circulation, and the same is true for football tactics.

Things in the world are like this, there is always a constant cycle, some things are gone, but some things disappear for a while, and then they reappear in a different form.

So I wouldn't be surprised if one day the back three would be mainstream again, and I wouldn't be surprised if Beckenbauer's free man tactics were brilliant again one day, because that's the way the world is. …,

But as a manager, what you have to study in depth is whether the reappearance of the back three is the same as in history? Is there any difference between the recreated free man tactics and those of Beckenbauer and Summer?

Tactics are developing, the football environment is changing, people's thinking is also changing, professional coaches must also follow the pace of the times to change, we must try some new ideas anytime and anywhere, from countless different tactics, even have been eliminated by history, absorb their advantages, constantly try some different ideas, integrate different characteristics and advantages.

You may fail, but failure is also a contribution, because your failure may inspire others to succeed; You can also succeed and lead the times, create a change in football tactics, and then there will be other people who will come up with some ways to stop you from your tactics, and then you have to build on the original foundation, come up with some innovations, and try again.

The current football tactics are undoubtedly the best in history, because we have absorbed the advantages of countless excellent tactics in history, filled in their shortcomings, and continued to develop them after a long period of refining and testing, so the current tactics are the best.

But football tactics are also constantly advancing, and now it's best, two years later, three years, ten years later, it's the scum who will be eliminated.

If you want to keep up with the pace of the times, you must ask for change, dare to try, dare to innovate!

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In his office at the Valdebebas training base, Yang Cheng was printing the preface to his new book on his computer.

When writing a book, the hardest thing to write is a beginning.

Printed out of the preface, by Paul? Byer, Benitez and others turned their hands and flipped through them, and they all looked at them seriously.

"Boss, what is Tai Chi?" Raul asked with concern.

Yang Cheng smiled, "Tai Chi is an ancient philosophy in our China, it's not easy to say, I'll draw it for you!" ”

He drew a circle on a blank piece of paper, drew the yin and yang fish of Tai Chi, and two eyes, and then introduced the mystery of Tai Chi to Raul and others, in fact, he did not study deeply, but felt that the influence of Tai Chi was extensive and exquisite.

"If you're interested, you can look for books on it, and I think there are two things that are good for tactics." Yang Cheng smiled and introduced that these are also the two types of books he strongly recommended in the previous European professional coach training course, "works related to Tai Chi, and Sun Tzu's Art of War!" ”

"The Art of War?" Zidane was stunned and said with a smile: "Isn't that a war book?" ”

Yang Cheng nodded, "It's indeed a war war, but Sun Tzu's Art of War is just as useful on the football field." ”

As he spoke, Yang Cheng introduced the fit between Sun Tzu's Art of War and football.

He has an English version of The Art of War in his office. So he took it out and followed the article on the Art of War. Introduced to Zidane and others, as for Paul? Bayer and others, under the influence of Yang Cheng, have memorized several books on Chinese culture by heart.

"For example, here. And then the invincible, rushing to the void, that is, attacking the enemy's weakest link, forcing them to defend. Isn't that what we always encourage our players to do on the football pitch? ”

Raul and the others nodded their heads, it was the first time they had heard that this ancient Chinese military book still had such a use.

Seeing their reactions, Yang Cheng found it interesting, and he was thinking that if the reporters knew all this. Will these Chinese military books, cultural books, etc., sell well in European football circles? And then form a trend?

Paul? Bayer, Benitez and others mainly wanted to see what Yang Cheng wrote for the first time. Then a group of people discussed these contents, raised a series of questions, or improved some of Yang Cheng's ideas, or even went deeper. …,

They have been working together for so many years. They are very familiar with each other, what is on Yang Cheng's mind. They are also very clear, so they often give Yang Cheng a lot of advice, and even inspire him with some ideas.

During the national team match week, most of the players went to participate in the national team competition, and there were not many people left, so it was easy to arrange training sessions, and it was more dependent on the players' self-discipline, while the coaching staff gathered more in Yang Cheng's office to discuss the content of his book, and discuss some ideas and ideas in the book.

This good atmosphere of discussion and research is very helpful to everyone, so they are also enthusiastic about it.

And Yang Cheng's personality can sometimes be said to be radical, he wants to write a book, after a start, it is difficult to stop, he writes all day long, writes whatever he thinks, anyway, he will slowly organize it in the future, and sometimes he forgets the time when he writes.

After writing for a long time, facing the computer, his eyes were tired, the blood was not circulating, and he was dizzy, Yang Cheng had to stop, stood up, and saw that the sofa area in the distance was neatly organized, and couldn't help laughing.

That's how good a partner is, Paul? Bayer knew Yang Cheng and knew that he was a person who didn't like to clean up, but he didn't want to see the mess, and even had obsessive-compulsive disorder, so he helped him clean up before leaving, which couldn't help but make Yang Cheng happy.

To be honest, sometimes he really feels that if he loses these right-hand men, he will feel uncomfortable doing anything, because there are so many things, it is Paul? Bayer and the others helped him do it in private, and they might not even know about it, which could save him a lot of trouble.

Just as he was about to make himself a cup of coffee, the phone on his desk rang.

"My Lord Caesar, where are you?" Sienna on the phone? Miller's voice.

Yang Cheng was stunned, "It's in Madrid!" ”

"Nonsense, I also know you're in Madrid, I got off the plane!" Sienna complained.

Yang Cheng suddenly slapped his forehead, and secretly scolded Damn, she forgot about Sienna, she called today and said that she was going to come over to do something, and she said that she was going to pick up her plane, but she forgot about it in a hurry.

"Forget it, anyway, I don't know which woman you're fooling around, I'll go home by myself!" Sienna muttered.

"Wait, I'll go right away, 5 minutes!"

Ten minutes later, Yang Cheng's Bugatti appeared outside the airport's departure hall.

I saw Sienna wearing a pair of slim jeans and an army-colored jacket signing photos for fans at the gate, and as soon as she saw Yang Cheng's car, she got rid of the fans, got into the car, and left under their gaze.

"Where was that?" As soon as she got in the car, she came over directly and sniffed Yang Cheng's body.

Yang Cheng was driving, and he felt funny when he saw her like this, and shook his head, but he didn't expect her to suddenly kiss him heavily on the cheek, which was considered a sneak attack.

"I'm glad I didn't smell perfume, otherwise I would......"

"How else?" Yang Cheng asked with a smile.

She smiled and didn't answer, "I'm hungry, eat first!" ”

Yang Cheng hadn't felt it before, but when he heard it, his stomach was gurgling. I went directly to the Isola Vela restaurant that Yang Cheng frequented, located in the center of Madrid.

Today, Isola Bella has become a well-known restaurant chain. With branches all over Europe, Tony? Vechino is now the full-time owner of the company, and Yang Cheng also owns a stake in the company, which is the money he lent Tony before. He directly returned 30% of Yang Cheng's shares.

The two opened a box at Isola Belle and ordered a few Madrid specialties. "Why are you staring at me like that?" Yang Cheng asked.

"'Cause I'm waiting for you to see me!" Sienna replied with a grin.

"What do you have to see?"

Sienna turned her head indignantly and scolded, "Death has no conscience!" ”

"But you've been a little darker lately!" Yang Cheng said.

This Nizi was immediately happy, "Of course." Blowing the sea breeze in Dubai all day, how can it not be dark? ”

"How's it going in Dubai?" Yang Cheng asked casually.

"No problem, we're in charge of the design anyway, and now a lot of people are saying that Dubai is going to go bankrupt, but Fashion Island is a big project. I have signed a contract with many merchants, and it is impossible to postpone it. ”

There is still a time limit in the previously signed contract, and Dubai will certainly not dare to delay the construction period. The fees given to Yang Cheng were also generous. Sienna and Heidi? Krum now lives in Dubai whenever he has free time.

Anyway, you can stay at the ultra-luxurious Burj Al Arab for free, and they all treat supervising there as if they were traveling.

"This time, it's the German newspaper Bild and a publishing giant who wants to work with you, and they want to publish your upcoming book. There's also your autobiography and a few other companion books. Sienna said.

Yang Cheng shook his head, "I didn't think about autobiography!" ”

Autobiography is actually a common thing. Many people, whether they are players or managers, have published autobiographies, because they will have a lot of fans, plus there are some ** topics in the autobiography, so the sales of books are good, for example, Real Madrid, there are cooperation with publishers to autobiography for a series of famous players.

A long time ago, someone proposed to cooperate with Yang Cheng, hoping that his autobiography and some accompanying books, with his influence and fame, plus him and Charlize? Theron, Sienna? The relationship between Miller and others, if you add something to it, it will definitely sell well.

And the matter between Yang Cheng and them is simply an inexhaustible ammunition depot, and anything can be sold well, so many publishers are very eager to cooperate with Yang Cheng.

"They promised to bring in Gran? Written by Nack! Sienna said.

"Gran?" Yang Cheng smiled, this guy is already very popular in Germany now.

"We all thought it was a good idea!"

Yang Cheng thought for a while, "I don't like to be exposed**!" "He still doesn't feel good.

"Then write something else, ** just write it off, or pick some trivial things." Sienna laughed, "Their idea was to make a series, I talked to them, and I thought the plan and attitude were good, and Gran? Nack is also a trustworthy writer, right? ”

Yang Cheng thought about it and nodded, "That's right." ”

Glen? Nack has had an old friendship with him for many years, and Yang Cheng knows better than anyone how this person is.

"You nod your head, then I'll promise them!" Sienna pouted.

When Yang Cheng saw her delicate appearance, his heart moved, and he reached out and gently pinched her face.

Sienna's watery eyes seemed to be oozing water, staring at Yang Cheng, deliberately making an impatient appearance, "Hurry up and eat, let's go home and do business!" ”

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A two-week international break is definitely not an easy one for a La Liga team.

First, the team's training cannot be unified, and second, after the national team competition, it will be followed by an intensive weekly double match, followed by a two-week national team match in October, and then a series of weekly double matches, which can be described as extremely dense and a big test for any team.

For Real Madrid, there is also a big test for them to participate in the Club World Championships in Japan in December, although there are only two games, but the travel of thousands of kilometers back and forth will also be a big test for the Real Madrid players. ..., Yang Cheng has been closely admonishing Chris? Schmidt, at the same time, asked Michel's scouting team to track the club's players, understand their games, and track their physical conditions, while Chris will submit a report on the players' physical condition to Yang Cheng as soon as the players return to the team, so that he can prepare for the second round of the league against Espanyol.

This Barcelona rival team is not simple at all, Real Madrid suffered from him last season, has always been a hard role, now Real Madrid and Barcelona won the first round of the league, Barcelona in the second round away to Getafe, Yang Cheng of course does not want Real Madrid to lose points from the beginning.

According to Yang Cheng's plan, the league must use all means to grab points, strive to establish a lead from the beginning, and it is best to be able to throw a certain distance from Barcelona, so as to have enough advantage to continue to insist on multi-front combat in the second half of the league.

But he also prepared for the worst, that is, Barcelona bit Real Madrid to the death, or even take the lead, then the battle for the La Liga title will completely turn into a battle of willpower and tenacity.

So after the players returned to the club after the national team competition, Yang Cheng called on them to grit their teeth and survive this difficult period, and he made a rotation arrangement, those teams who returned to South America to play, as well as some players who played too many games in the national team, resulting in poor fitness and form, were not brought to Barcelona by him.

This made the media say that Yang Cheng was going to Barcelona with a Real Madrid second team to challenge Espanyol away, but Barcelona was different, and Guardiola did his best to lead all the main players of the team to Madrid.

But no one expected that the next development of the situation would be greatly unexpected by everyone! (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to (.) to vote for recommendation, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation. )