Football: Starting with managing Manchester United

"Here! Here! Karen, don't blindly chase through balls, opportunities are rare, be patient!"

"Fabian, football isn't a one-man game. Don't let me see you being so selfish again!"

On the field, Barry wore the number six jersey, and his voice never stopped from the start.

Zhang Yang crossed his legs and watched with a smile. Sure enough, signing Barry back was his greatest shrewd move.

The situation for the entire Villa team changed dramatically.

It feels great to be a hands-off manager, and since I don't have playing experience, my understanding of certain aspects might differ from that of the players.

Now, with Barry, this bias can be corrected.

As the team quickly adapted to the flamboyant tactics, he also loaned out veteran Joe Cole.

This guy, along with Gerrard, Lampard, and Beckham, is known as England's golden generation.

However, due to the inability of Gerrard and Lampard to coexist, England's chances of Joe Cole reaching the quarterfinals at best are limited.

Just like Barry.

Joe Cole was a prodigy who amazed England when he played for West Ham United, with his outstanding talent and potential attracting much attention.

Moreover, Joe Cole took a significant pay cut when he joined Villa.

There's no need to worry about the salary being too high and affecting Vera's salary structure.

As for his offer to loan Keane to Manchester United, Manchester United decisively rejected it and loaned Keane to Birmingham instead.

That is, Villa's city rivals.

Upon hearing the news, Zhang Yang almost burst into a tirade of curses.

Manchester United is really inhumane!

So he abandoned the idea of ​​loaning Jesse Lingard.

Because he will only bring shame upon himself.

"The strikers are barely enough for now. Benteke, who is Zhan Jun's favorite, is injured, but he should be able to return in September. He is still pretty good, except for his shot in front of goal in the future."

Zhang Yang continued to plan.

"Since we can't find a suitable defender on loan, then we'll have to look at Hull City's Maguire?"

Zhang Yang thought of a real man.

Moreover, the club still has some money left, which should be enough to buy this center-back.

Putting aside the drawback that Maguire's turn resembles an aircraft carrier.

Zhang Yang believes that Maguire can improve rapidly under his guidance.

Then take charge on your own.

just now.

Maguire was still an unknown young player.

Last season, Maguire made 52 appearances for Sheffield United in all competitions, scoring 6 goals and providing 5 assists, helping Sheffield United reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

But in the league.

Sheffield United have failed to gain promotion to the Championship for two consecutive seasons.

This is also the main reason why Maguire sought a transfer.

"The midfield currently consists of Barry, Kante, Delph, Joe Cole... but the latter few are all substitutes."

Zhang Yang felt the midfield wasn't strong enough.

His idea was to have Barry play as an attacking midfielder, allowing him to focus all his energy on attacking.

However, a combination of two defensive midfielders cannot be without any ability to pass the ball out.

We need to find a partner for Kanté who can organize the offense and distribute the ball.

So Zhang Yang set his sights on Casemiro, a young man who likes Yakult and was just bought out by Real Madrid last season.

But recently there have been reports that he will be loaned out.

Because Real Madrid has Alonso, Modric, Khedira and Illarramendi in the midfield.

Casemiro also came on as a substitute for most of the time last season.

His playing time is inconsistent.

Moreover, with the arrival of Tony Cross, Casemiro will have even less chance to get playing time if he stays with the team.

Real Madrid still wants to send players out for training.

Zhang Yang urged the recruitment department to expedite the process.

However, after Villa made an offer to Hull City, Maguire made a request.

He wanted to meet Zhang Yang.

So Zhang Yang drove to Birmingham the next day.

It's still a coffee shop.

"Hi Harry!"

Zhang Yang entered the private room as if he knew the place well and waved.

In front of him stood a tall, very strong man, whose appearance...

Its two big ears are comparable to TuTu's.

The honest-looking young man stood up nervously.

He is Harry Maguire.

At first, when he heard that Vera had made an offer to him, he was momentarily stunned.

Zhang Yang has become quite famous in England these past few months.

He was a Manchester United fan since childhood and grew up watching Manchester United matches.

I had once dreamed of receiving an invitation from Manchester United to play at Old Trafford.

Although Zhang Yang was sacked from Manchester United.

But Maguire believes that Zhang Yang led Manchester United to play beautiful games during that period.

"Harry, what do you want to know from me?"

Zhang Yang smiled kindly.

"Mr. Zhang, I'd like to know if I'll get enough playing time at Verla, or can you make a promise?"

Maguire, being a straightforward person, didn't bother with pleasantries before getting straight to the point.

"Very good. I like straightforward people. I don't like lying. With your current abilities, you can't start yet."

Zhang Yang shook his head.

"But I will give you enough rotation time, that's something I can guarantee, and do you know where your strengths lie?"

Zhang Yang countered with a question.

Maguire hesitated for a moment, "I'm tall, physically strong, and my heading ability is decent."

"That's right, you have a clear understanding of yourself, so you should know that you always seem flustered when passing the ball when the opponent is pressing you."

Zhang Yang pulled out a napkin and skillfully drew a formation diagram. "If I only needed an ordinary center-back, you could fill that role now, but your potential is far greater than that."

"I need you to improve your passing and your ability to direct the defense."

Do you know what this means?

Zhang Yang looked at Maguire, who was listening attentively to the lecture.

Maguire rubbed his big head; despite its size, his mind wasn't very sharp.

"Okay, I want to develop you as the core of our defense, and you won't have too much defensive pressure. We have time and matches to give you playing time."

Zhang Yang spoke with great confidence.

Because of Kante's height, his aerial defense is barely adequate.

Maguire can make up for this deficiency very well.

As for Maguire's poor mobility, it was compensated for by Kanté.

If we could get Casemiro on loan.

That would be even more perfect.

"If you go to Hull City, you might get to play more games, but I guarantee that you'll only improve like Rockets if you play under me."

Zhang Yang then cited Januzaj and Phil Jones as examples.

"Here, I'll write you a guarantee. If you can't become a top-class center-back in three years, then I'll give you one hundred pounds."

Zhang Yang resorted to his old tricks again.

Maguire was both amused and exasperated by Zhang Yang's childish behavior.

However, he also felt that Zhang Yang seemed easy to get along with, and since he was able to lead Manchester United into the European competition zone, his tactical level should not be low either.

Going to Villa would be a good choice.

Maguire nodded.

"Very good, Harry. Back then, Manchester United's ranking wasn't where he should have been, and now Aston Villa's ranking isn't where he should be either."

Zhang Yang extended his index finger and pushed the tissue over, "And we will take him back to where he belongs."

Maguire nodded, unable to hide his excitement.

Still young.

They were completely misled by a few motivational quotes from Zhang Yang and lost their bearings.