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Chapter 117

"Mr. Gao Han, Atletico Madrid's performance this season is like a roller coaster, with ups and downs and thrilling. From the popularity of the League at the beginning of the season, to the relegation zone later, to the current return to the top three and reaching the finals of the Copa del Rey, almost all fans and media believe that you make a contribution."

"Thanks!"

"My question is, although Atletico Madrid is the second-level team, it is a traditional giant. How do you view the upcoming Copa del Rey final? Do you think you have a chance of winning against the powerful Barcelona?"

"Okay, thanks to this reporter friend for your question."

Gao Han stood in front of a simple rectangle with a square table filled with microphones, and faced the reporters at the press conference with a smile.

It was the final of the Cup of del Rey, with a large number of people, and there should be more than 30 people, a full house.

"I don't deny that we are at a disadvantage in overall strength, but I think that all teams that can reach the finals have the possibility of winning, and I also believe that as long as we do our best, we will definitely have a chance to win."

"I won't see Barcelona as an unattainable opponent. On the contrary, I think that in this final, we are evenly matched, and whoever wins and loses is possible!"

Gao Han's answer was immediately received applause from reporters on the scene.

"Mr. Gao Han, you are not twenty-four years old. You are the youngest head coach ever in the Cup of del Rey finals, and this is your first time in the final. I think there must be many people wondering, how are you feeling now? Are you under great pressure?"

Gao Han patiently listened to the question and shook his head and smiled.

"I have to remind you that this is not my first final."

"No?" The reporter who stood up to ask a question was very surprised.

Many reporters at the scene also exclaimed, obviously not understanding it.

"In August last year, I played a final, the Madrid Community Invitational Final, and the opponent in that game was Real Madrid's second team, and we were just an amateur team that had only been formed for three months!"

Many reporters at the scene heard this and all shouted.

It was then that they suddenly remembered that compared with the final in August last year, the gap between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona is not too outrageous.

"Just this afternoon, after the team's last training session, the club chairman Mr. Old Hill came to the Sports City to see off the team. He said that he had no requirements for the game, and he just hoped that we would do our best to play this final, whether to win or lose, and tomorrow is a brand new day!"

"Mr. Old Hill also said that he is not in good health, but he will come to the scene in person to cheer for the team. This is not to put pressure on us, but to give us strength to let us know that he is fighting side by side with us."

When Gao Han said this, the topic changed.

"I want to say that this is indeed the final of my first Professional Cup, and it is even the first final of many players on our team, especially the final of the Cup del Rey, but I don't think we will have any pressure because we are not alone, we are not alone, we are not fighting alone."

“We are a whole, and this feeling makes me feel very calm!”

Many reporters at the scene nodded and responded to Gao Han's answer again with a positive attitude.

Many reporters were even a little surprised. Unexpectedly, Gao Han was far less nervous than they imagined in front of the camera. He looked very calm and had a decent response and conversation.

This is also thanks to the fact that Gao Han has received many special training from the team's press officers over the past period of time.

Moreover, he has been the head coach for four months, and I don’t know how many times he has dealt with the media. If he is still nervous, it will be unreasonable.

After answering two questions in a row, the reporter immediately raised several questions, but they were all related to the team and this final, and Gao Han also answered them one by one.

Perhaps because I saw Gao Han answering questions or feeling that the time was ripe, a Catalan reporter immediately raised a sharp question.

"Mr. Gao Han, I am a reporter for World Sports News."

Gao Han nodded, World Sports, newspapers from the Catalonian region, pro-Barcelona, ​​and the visitors were not good.

"November, news came out of the media that Barcelona's management was interested in inviteing you to join the coaching staff of Barcelona's first team, but Cruyff firmly opposed it in his column. He believed that the Atletico Madrid style you led was too conservative and not suitable for Barcelona."

Gao Han nodded, he knew that the problem was not over yet.

"Just this morning, he predicted in a new column that he believed that Barcelona would take the lead in breaking the goal of Atletico Madrid and that the final victory would belong to Barcelona."

Speaking of this, the Catalan journalist looked at Gao Han with a malicious look and asked with a smile: "Mr. Gao Han, my question is, how do you evaluate Cruyff's statement in these two columns?"

As soon as this problem was thrown out, the atmosphere on the scene immediately became active.

Many reporters were afraid that the world would be in chaos, and looked at Gao Han and wanted to see how he answered.

Gao Han also knew that this problem could be big or small, but there were traps everywhere, but he knew how to deal with it.

"First of all, I want to say that Cruyff is a respected senior. He is a very important person in Barcelona's history. He has the right to express his views on the club, and I respect it very much."

But Gao Han then changed his subject, "But I think that although Mr. Cruyff is familiar with Barcelona, ​​he must not understand Atletico Madrid. I don't think our conservative style is that it gives people such an illusion because we are on a path of transformation and youth, but at the same time, we need to return to La Liga."

"Until now, this is far from the best Atletico Madrid team I think. I don't know, maybe someone can do better than me, but I've done my best, I'm just a coach!"

As soon as Gao Han finished speaking, there was another burst of applause on the scene. Many reporters even cast hostile eyes at the Catalan reporter who asked the question.

The answer from Atletico Madrid's acting head coach is neither humble nor arrogant. It not only expresses his respect for Cruyff, but also shows his difficulties. He put out the fire halfway through, and the team's resources are just like this. What else can he do?

Even Gao Han gave a counterattack at the end.

I can only do this. Who dares to say that you can do better than me?

From taking over the team in January to now, he has won consecutive victories, bringing a team in the second-level league relegation zone to the second-level league and reaching the finals of the Copa del Rey. Who else dares to say that this report card is not good enough?

Who else dares to say that you can do better?

But soon another reporter stood up in a daze and asked hot questions again.

"Mr. Gao Han, what you mean, you are still planning to fight back against the defensively in this final tomorrow night, right?"

As soon as this problem arose, the audience was in an uproar.

Before the game, the tactics of any team are confidential.

But Gao Han smiled slightly and replied: "I can tell you, yes, that's right, if possible, I hope to put all eleven players into defense."

The reporters at the scene were even more surprised.

What does this mean?

"Mr. Gao Han, haven't you ever thought about winning the game?" Another reporter asked immediately.

Gao Han smiled and shook his head and said, "Of course I want to win, but we have to first consider how to resist Barcelona's powerful attack."

After a pause, Gao Han said again: "They have Cruivet, Rivaldo, Orvemas, Louis Enrique, and a lot of top offensive players in the world. Faced with such a team, I don't know what else we can do besides defense. Do you want me to attack?"

The reporters were speechless.

That's right, facing Barcelona with such a powerful superstar lineup, even Real Madrid has to consider how to limit the opponent's attack, right?

Not to mention Atletico Madrid, the second-level now!

"But, Mr. Gao Han, you have to consider a counterattack, right?"

"Defense counterattack, first stabilize the defense, then think about counterattacking. Everything must be in order, right?"

"but……"

"I know that some journalists and fans all want to see games that win and play wonderful games, but sometimes we can only choose between winning and exciting."

"Mr. Gao Han, you mean, eleven people defend, Atletico Madrid's skills win, right?"

"No, no, that's your understanding, I mean, there's hope of winning, that's all."

"Then why don't you consider playing against Barcelona? Barcelona's defense is also bad this season, and many teams that play against Barcelona have gained a lot."

"I know, but I see more of it, Real Sociedad lost to Barcelona at home by 0-6, Real Madrid lost to Barcelona away by 0-2, and Athletic Bilbao lost to Barcelona away by 0-7..."

Speaking of this, Gao Han curled his lips, "I think these games should be quite educational."

The reporters were speechless again.

They could all see that Gao Han had also made sufficient preparations in intelligence.

From the semi-finals to the finals, there are two months in total, which is enough for Atletico Madrid to prepare for the game.

Although they were very reluctant, they had to admit that Atletico Madrid had to defend first when they were at Barcelona.

Otherwise, with Barcelona's attack power, it would not be surprising at all.

"Mr. Gao Han, since you have revealed the tactics, can you reveal the main lineup?"

"This won't work!" Gao Han immediately smiled and shook his head.

"It's just a list anyway."

"no!"

But the reporter didn't give up, "Or, just reveal the forward, midfield, guard, or reveal the substitute."

Gao Han still smiled, thought for a while, and suddenly nodded, "Okay then."

All the reporters at the audience were excited.

Do you really want to reveal the starting list?

This is much more refreshing than Ferrer just now!

"I'll tell you the starting lineup of the goalkeeper position!"

I heard a whisper in the venue, and then a wail came from the wail.

Goalkeeper?

Do you still need to disclose this, Mr. Gao Han?

Who doesn’t know that Atletico Madrid currently has only one main goalkeeper, Tony Jimenez!

But Gao Han, who was standing in front of the microphone, tried hard to make himself answer seriously: "After our coaching staff thoughtfully and after a long training test, we decided to arrange Tony Jimenez to start in this important game because we believe that he can help the team and defend the goal!"

The reporters present almost cried!

Mr. Gao Han, can you not announce such an important secret in such a public place?
Chapter completed!
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