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Chapter 729 Hero or Bear?

As soon as the first half ended, Bayern Munich's coaching staff was like a fast-starting machine, with every component running at high speed, and the core was head coach Gao Han.

When Gao Han sent all the players into the player channel, he briefly slapped Ferguson and said goodbye. After returning to the coaching seat, all the members of the coaching staff gathered up to report to him about the team's situation in the first half.

First of all, physical fitness coach Lorenzo Buenaventura, who has combined all aspects of data provided by Sergio Garcia, as well as his familiarity and understanding of the players to evaluate the team's physical fitness consumption in the first half.

Due to the players' technical capabilities and the team's overall pass and control style, Bayern Munich consumes less physical fitness than Manchester United, but Bayern Munich and Manchester United are both teams that are good at physical fitness.

This can also be seen in the data analysis submitted by Sergio Garcia immediately afterwards.

According to his preliminary estimate, Manchester United could no longer maintain the high-pressure tactics in the first half, but the Red Devils would not be dragged down by their physical fitness. It was because of this confidence that Ferguson dared to put forward such tactics.

"I think Manchester United will appropriately weaken the pressure, but will further strengthen the team's overall defense." Tuchel gave his own analysis results and predicted Manchester United's arrangement in the second half.

Manchester United, thirty minutes before the first half, was more like a burst of blood, and it would definitely not last. Otherwise, wouldn't their players all become non-human?

After receiving the coaching staff’s report and summary, Gao Han said that he knew and everyone continued to go back to do things.

Entering the player passage and entering the home team's locker room, Gao Han immediately welcomed the psychological expert Steve Pitts. He is fully responsible for the team's psychology, and Gao Han also attaches great importance to this field. Not only in normal times, but also in the midfield of the game, he often has to conduct a psychological assessment to grasp the players' situation.

"I just chatted with them a few words. My mental state is good and there is no problem in the second half."

Steve Peters' simple words made Gao Han relieved.

He is not worried about the players' fighting spirit. In the Champions League final, every player will fight for that St. Berede Cup. What he really is worried about is the psychological quality of the players when they encounter difficulties and whether they will be nervous and panic.

"Thank you, Steve." Gao Han patted Steve Pitts on the shoulder and continued to walk towards the players' rest area.

Soon, he welcomed team doctor Walfat again.

Any professional player is often inevitably injured, and Bayern Munich players are no exception, but their injuries are not enough to affect their performance in the game, so they can be qualified.

After forty-five minutes of high-intensity competition, Walfat had to reassess the players' physical condition in every midfielder, especially the team's wounded, which should pay great attention to it.

To some extent, he decides whether the player can continue the second half.

So, when Gao Han saw him, a hint of uneasiness flashed in his eyes, but Wolfart reached out and plucked his long hair, and his smile made him feel relieved.

The two of them worked together for two years and knew each other's small actions well.

"Don't worry, I've checked it, there's no problem."

Gao Han then breathed a sigh of relief and nodded heavily, "Thank you, Hans."

After sending off the two assistants, Gao Han organized and planned his own ideas and words, took a deep breath, walked into the players' rest area, and stood in front of eleven players.

"I'm not having much time, so I'll try to tell the story as long as possible."

Gao Han's words made all the players look at him together.

The situation in the first half made them feel very depressed, especially the frontcourt Trident, who had missed good scoring opportunities in succession, felt even more stressful, but now, they must concentrate on listening to the head coach's arrangements in the second half.

After two seasons of familiarity and running-in, they all knew that Gao Han’s midfield adjustments often worked.

This is also the most recognized thing about Gao Han by media reporters and fans.

Assistant coach Thomas Tuchel pulled a tactical blackboard from the side with a court painted on it.

"There are two key factors in the second half, and you must be clear about it."

"First of all, after half an hour of madness in the first half, Manchester United's physical energy was consumed a lot. You must have felt it in the last ten minutes. The second half will be more obvious, so their pressure will not be that great. All we need to do is take advantage of their pressure to reduce, and take the opportunity to control the ball and rhythm, and then control the game."

Controlling the rhythm through the passing and controlling the play is Bayern Munich's specialty.

Facing a La Liga team like Barcelona may not be able to do it, but facing Manchester United is not a big problem.

"The second problem is our overall formation."

Gao Han turned around and drew the formation and position of Bayern Munich in the second half on the tactical board.

"In the first half, we were limited by Manchester United's pressure, so we retreated deeply, but in the second half, we have to push forward, especially in our midfield, we must push our ball-control area to the opponent's 30-meter area to the center line."

Speaking of this, Gao Han pointed at the two midfielders in the team, "Luca, Bastian, this is your most important core task in the second half. Make sure we can control the ball in this area, do you understand?"

Schweinsteiger and Modric looked at each other and nodded together.

They did play in the first half, especially Schweinsteiger, who was forced to retreat to the back line and looked more like a central defender. He was not liberated until the last ten minutes.

Now that Manchester United's physical fitness has declined, Bayern Munich naturally has to incorporate the game into its own pace and attack its opponents in the most comfortable way.

"Ram, Marcelo, you can't retreat in your position. When we take the ball with the ball, you must move forward in your position. When you get the ball in the opponent's half, you must be able to attack to the bottom line, just like we usually do, do you understand?"

Marcelo and Ram both nodded together, "I understand."

On weekdays, Bayern Munich's offense often pays attention to the full-back insertion, which can greatly enrich the team's offensive routines. Therefore, many times, Bayern Munich even looks a bit like there are only two central defenders defending.

The willingness to invest resources on the offensive end makes Bayern Munich's offensive very strong. As long as they play at the rhythm they are familiar with, it is often difficult for the opponent to stop Bayern Munich's offense.

"Ok!" Gao Han clapped his hands hard, and everyone looked at them again.

"We don't need to do much in the second half. I only have these requirements for you. You only need to control the game and attack the opponent in the way we are familiar with and good at. Pay attention to maintaining width and depth, pulling the opponent's defensive formation, creating loopholes, and then interspersed with blows."

Gao Han looked at the eleven players deeply and smiled confidently.

"Believe me, guys, as long as you fulfill my request, the final victory will definitely belong to us!"

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"Believe me, boys, Bayern Munich will only do one thing in the second half!"

In the visiting team's locker room, Ferguson was also making adjustments to the midfield and analyzing the tactics of both sides.

"That's the offense!"

"I know Gao Han, I know his character. The last ten minutes of the first half was just a test of him, but you all saw the strength of Bayern Munich's offense, but I can guarantee that the second half will be even more unbearable."

After hearing Ferguson's words, Manchester United players showed a solemn look.

"This is Bayern Munich, this is Gao Han, but if we want to win in the Champions League final, there is no second way. We can only do our best. We can only block Bayern Munich's attack, just like they blocked our attack and oppression in the first half."

Ferguson's words made the locker room silent.

Although they are opponents, they ask themselves and have to admire Bayern Munich in the first half.

Gao Han even dragged Schweinsteiger back to the defense line, sacrificing the organization and offense, and strengthening the defense, which shows Bayern Munich's determination.

"You should pay attention to two things in the second half. First, in Bayern Munich's ball control area, we must not let Bayern Munich control the ball smoothly from our 30-meter area to the center line. Once we enter our half, we have to grab it and rob it without any effort. This is a dead order. If we can't do it, we will die miserably."

Ferguson's tone was a little bit yelling.

"The second point is that you should pay attention to the locations of Marcelo and Ram."

Everyone nodded silently.

As early as when the pre-match preparation meeting, Ferguson told the players that there was a saying in European football that to prevent Gao Han from attacking depends on the position of his two full-backs.

It can be said that Gao Han attaches great importance to the forward attack of full-backs.

Jankulovski and Dario Serner during Atletico Madrid, Evra and Macon during Inter Milan, and Marcelo and Ram during Bayern Munich are all top offensive full-backs in Europe.

Therefore, many people say that by looking at the position of Gao Han’s full-back, you can accurately determine whether he wants to attack or defend, and even judge that he wants to attack in one direction.

"In the second half, our formation needs to be adjusted, from 442 to 433. Rooney suddenly came, Giggs and Tevez were separated from the wings. Once Marcelo and Ram entered our half, you will grab it for me and rob it without hesitation."

This is the second time Ferguson has used the adjective of not hesitating to do anything physically, which shows how deeply he is afraid of Bayern Munich.

"Fletcher returned to the middle and formed a midfield barrier with Matic and Carrick. Pay attention to what I said just now, don't let Bayern Munich control the ball from our 30-meter area to the center line."

The three midfielders also nodded together and understood Ferguson's arrangements.

After seeing the players' statement, Ferguson nodded heavily and applauded vigorously.

"Young guys, this is the Champions League final. Last year, we lost once and missed the opportunity to top European football. Tonight, I don't want us to pass by it."

"Now, what is standing in front of us is Bayern Munich, a team that is more terrifying than Barcelona last season, but we are not easy to mess with. Our strength is also better than last season. I firmly believe that we have the ability and determination to defeat our opponents."

"But this requires each of you to grit your teeth and bear the pressure of the game and the opponent. As long as we survive this most difficult period, we will have the final victory."

"Tonight, in this Olympic stadium, there is only one team that has walked out with their heads raised and their chests raised."

"Whoever loses, who is like a deceased dog, leaving lying on his face."

"Whether to be a hero or a bear is up to you!"
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