As September begins, the Netherlands ushers in winter.

It has been even more rainy in recent days, which really makes people feel a little chill.

After losing to Breda 2-4 away, from DeTok Most to Amsterdam Athletic Stadium, everyone felt the pressure brought by successive losses.

It is understandable that it was zero-to-one to AC Milan away, but it was unacceptable to lose to Breda 2-4 and surrendering the league leader to his arch-rival Eindhoven.

In the parking lot, after getting off the car, Luther Carroll, the first-team assistant coach, couldn't help but tighten the black jacket on his tight body, which was a little cold.

Going straight to the first team's training building, Carol gently patted the right thigh with the file bag in his right hand, constantly thinking about things.

Yesterday, after the second team finished the game, assistant coach John Vanschip came to him and submitted an application to him, which was what head coach Van Basten meant, and it was difficult for Luther Carroll to make an idea alone.

He needs to discuss with the nominal youth training manager, the first team coach Ronald Koeman, and the higher-level technical director Van Gaal before he can give the final answer.

I came early and didn't meet anyone along the way, but just as he climbed the second floor from the stairs, he heard the arguments coming from the head coach's office from the corner.

"I tell you, Ronald, our biggest problem now is that the team's offense is very undisciplined. We have completely lost the aggressiveness of the frontcourt, including Ibrahimovic, Van der Fate, and anyone else, we need to be responsible for our four goals conceded, and of course you."

Van Gaal's angry voice came from the office.

"Louis, I respect you, but are you shirking and holding you accountable?" Ronald Coman asked angrily.

"Do you think of me this way?" Van Gaal asked back, "that's really disappointing."

After pausing, Van Gaal's voice sounded again, "I have told you a long time ago that you should not be too indulgent to treat these players. The most important thing for a team is discipline. Everyone must obey the team. We need to give more threats and oppressions to our opponents on the forward line, rather than striding around in the courtyard."

"Have you ever thought that if Ibrahimovic could actively participate in the frontcourt pressure and press, the pressure in the middle and backcourt would be much less, and our midfield pass control would be easier. We can press the overall formation to form a more intercepting ball in the opponent's half and launch a counterattack on the spot."

"You should understand that there is a center forward like Ibrahimovic, and this style of play will be a nightmare for all teams."

There was a silence in the office, followed by a sneer from Ronald Coman.

"Yes, Luis, you're right, but have you ever considered whether the player is willing? You have also participated in a conversation with Ibrahimovic. Did he promise you?"

"Then let's change someone who can do it." Van Gaal replied without hesitation.

"What if I can't do it? Have you replaced the whole team? Or, just change me as the head coach? You know, the technical director has this power." Ronald Koeman asked seriously.

Van Gaal didn't say anything anymore, but Luther Carroll outside the door could completely imagine his turbulent anger at this moment.

The same atmosphere has often happened between Van Gaal and Ronald Koeman in recent times. Luther Carroll has seen it several times, but the situation on the team is still the same, and there is basically no improvement.

As an Ajax direct coach, Luther Carroll's view on this is neutral.

It should be said that Van Gaal's ideas and ideas are correct, and they are in line with Ajax's usual traditional style, but Ronald Koeman is a specific agent. His attitude towards players cannot be as inhuman as Van Gaal, so he needs to worry more.

As a successful head coach, Ronald Koeman is more like a big shot in the locker room, which makes it difficult for him to treat his players in such a unfaithful way like Van Gaal.

Both of them knew clearly what the team’s problem was, but they never came up with an effective solution.

"Forget it, Ronald, the current atmosphere is not suitable for us to continue discussing, so we will give up, but I hope you can understand that we must reverse the current adverse situation as soon as possible. We need to make good use of the next week to adjust the team's offense and not lose anymore."

"I know what to do." Ronald Coman replied bluntly.

When Luther Carroll heard this, he knew that the time was almost over, so he slowly walked to the door.

When the two core bosses in the office saw him, they immediately changed their faces, greatly resolving the stiff atmosphere in the office. Ronald Koeman even took the initiative to greet Luther Carroll.

The assistant coach immediately reported to the two of them the application they received, "According to the coaching team of the second team, they hope to include Yang Yang on the special training list, and John Vanschip will conduct one-on-one special training for him."

Van Gaal frowned and looked at the documents handed over by Luther Carroll, and he was very surprised.

As early as a senior meeting not long ago, the assistant coach in front of him had already proposed to include Yang Yang on the special training list, but Van Gaal considered many factors and finally did not agree. Unexpectedly, the coaching team of the second team proposed it again so quickly.

After joining the team, this kid performed very well in training and competition.

Van Gaal was secretly happy, but on the surface he was not indifferent to his emotions.

Ronald Koeman took the document from Van Gaal, and after he opened it, he saw that it was Yang Yang. A scene he had seen many times immediately emerged in his mind. Ibrahimovic and Maxwell of the first team often went to the training ground of the second team to find Yang Yang and Fermalenga to practice after training.

It is said that these four little ghosts are neighbors and have a good relationship on weekdays.

Looking at the report submitted by the coaching team of the second team, Yang Yang and Fermulen have a tacit understanding, especially in the cooperation of corner kicks.

Similarly, Maxwell and Ibrahimovic were also a first-team combination with a very tacit understanding of the first team. When Van der Mede was there, Ajax's two wings were flying together, and Brazil's left-back was indispensable.

Arrangement of Yang Yang on the special training list means that Ajax will invest more resources in this player. In addition to arranging a coach to conduct targeted special training, there are also a series of other supporting facilities, such as strengthening physical fitness, etc.

It is also because of this that Van Gaal and Koeman need to nod.

However, for them, this is a trivial matter. Generally, if the second team proposes it and passes the technical department, it will be a formality to come to them, so naturally it will not be difficult.

"Luther, I have asked the scouts to observe the second team's game recently and give me a brief report for each game." Ronald Koeman suddenly reminded him on a whim.

“Is there any point?”

"This Yang Yang, Babel and Demoor, the Crohn in the midfield, and the Fermulen and Lindgren in the defense, must pay close attention."

"I understand." Luther Carroll nodded and agreed.

The current problem of Ajax's first team is still in the old places. To some extent, to resolve the conflict between Ibrahimovic and Van der Fate, we still have to return to the ideas of last season.

The right side of the front court must be reactivated.

Koeman has always adopted a strategy of attacking the middle lane, the main reason is the lack of wing players.

Daniel Dridel is very fast. He performed very well in the second team before, but he is not able to break through. He is not fast enough, so he has basically not been valued by Koeman this season and has always been a substitute.

Victor Scola is the right winger brought in by Ajax from Wits a year ago. He was previously a substitute for Van der Mede and was promoted this season, but his biggest problem is that his performance is not stable enough, with great ups and downs, and his skills and ball sense are his shortcomings.

It should be said that both players have some problems. Due to the current situation of the team, Ronald Koeman temporarily reuses Scola and often arranges him or substitutes. He often performs, but in general, neither of them can be reassuring players.

This is also a kind of sorrow for teams of Ajax.

It was finally cultivated by Van der Mede, but as a result, the Serie A giants took away only more than 10 million euros, which directly led to heavy losses of Ajax and greatly affected the team's performance.

How easy is it to find a player who can fill the Van der Mede's vacancy as soon as possible?

"If I remember correctly, is that Fermall left-footed?" Ronald Coman asked suddenly.

Luther Carroll thought for a while and nodded, "It's the left foot."

"Well, then pay more attention."

The Dutch head coach has always liked to pick details, and the two central defenders like to use a combination of one of their left and right feet.

Currently, Escud in the first team is the left-footed player, but his right foot is also extremely flexible. Hetinga and Pasaning are both right-footed players, so Ronald Koeman pays close attention to Fermulen.

Van Gaal was silent all the time, but this did not mean that he was not listening carefully.

Before he came to Ajax, he had already anticipated the hidden dangers between himself and Ronald Koeman. To put it bluntly, the two of them have different positions and different coaching ideas, which inevitably leads to conflicts between them.

If the team is smooth sailing and the management does not put pressure on it, he is willing to let it go, but now the team is obviously having serious problems. He feels that he needs to sound the alarm bell for the young coach.

It is a good thing to be able to get along with the players, but the premise is that you cannot become indulgent because of this.

On the contrary, Yang Yang, he has been very busy recently and has no time to pay attention. Unexpectedly, this kid performs well in the second team.

The ability to make Van Basten and the second team coaching staff propose to include him on the special training list is enough to show Yang Yang's progress and also prove that he has gained a firm foothold in the Ajax youth training camp.

Even if there are some changes in the first team, he might have a chance to enter the first team.
Chapter completed!