Chapter 938： Disguised rejection

The post-match press conference at the Berlin Olympic Stadium is next door to the press center.

Therefore, as soon as the award ceremony was over, after the players walked back to the dressing room, media from all over the world suddenly poured into the press center. After finishing the work at hand, they gathered at the press conference venue.

The coaches of both sides are also very punctual, without too much delay, showing up on time.

It was already close to the early hours of the morning, so the organizing committee did not make too many arrangements and went directly to the topic.

"Hello, Marcelo, we really want to know, what do you think of this game?"

The reporters immediately threw the first question to Marcelo Bielsa, who won the championship.

The Argentine lunatic sat on the stage, smiling slightly.

"This is a very great game. We performed very well. Bayern Munich is a top team, which brought us a lot of trouble, but we also created a lot of opportunities. Therefore, the final performance was even better. The team won the championship!"

"There is no doubt that we not only created the history of Southampton, the history of English football, but also the history of European football. All of us have reason to be proud of this."

When the reporter heard this, they all looked at Guardiola who was sitting aside, "Pep?"

Guardiola should have been prepared already. After hearing the question, he smiled at Bielsa and nodded: "Yes, Southampton has completed a great game. They performed very well during the game. The opportunity was well grasped. The whole game created considerable pressure for us. They should win."

"I want to say, unfortunately, we didn't have the last laugh, but in the game with my players, we really believed that we had a chance to win and we did our best for it, but Southampton is even better."

"This season is also an extraordinary season for us. We almost won the Triple Crown, just a little bit. This will make all those who support us feel sorry, but this is football."

"The Saints’ players are very strong, especially their offensive players. They are very good. They are the strongest team on the planet. Facing such an opponent is always very difficult, but I think we did well. Although we lost the game in the end, we have tried our best."

The reporters immediately asked again, "Marcelo, we all know that you have a good relationship with Pep, do you have anything to say?"

Bielsa nodded and thought for a while, "I think Pep is a great coach. He did a great job at Bayern Munich. In this game, he also did what a coach can do. Limit, he and his team should be respected."

"Pep? How about you?" the reporter asked again.

"Marcelo is the great head coach!"

When Guardiola said this, the audience burst into laughter.

Unexpectedly, Guardiola, who doesn't talk much on weekdays, is not completely without a sense of humor.

"Southampton's tactics are very thought-provoking and worthy of our study and thinking. This team has subverted a lot of our past perceptions of football, and this game is bound to change European football!"

Many people present began to talk.

Obviously, many people think that the two are talking about you, and I praise you.

But in fact, only those who have a deep understanding of football can understand the meaning of the words of these two European coaches.

If you simply look at the coaching results of the two, it is difficult to say who wins and who loses.

Over the past few years, Bielsa's success in Southampton has made him the world's top coach.

But it was the saints who made Bielsa?

Or did Bielsa make the saints?

Many people who remain neutral will certainly say that the two complement each other.

But in fact, in the success of Bielsa, the saint factor is undoubtedly very important, especially the trust and support of the management headed by Yang Huan to Bielsa, as well as the generous investment every year.

In the team lineup, the Saints slightly beat Bayern Munich, which is also recognized by everyone before the game.

So in this game, Bayern Munich lost a zero to three, which seems to be a complete defeat, but if you take a closer look at the game, Guardiola has already tried his best to save Bayern Munich's defeat.

But helplessly, the Saints are too strong.

Therefore, Guardiola lost, but not because of his own inferior skills, but because of lack of strength in Bayern Munich.

As for Bielsa, although his success has its own strength, it is also inseparable from the platform of Saints.

So, after asking a few more questions, the topic quickly focused on the future of the two famous coaches.

"Marcelo, you publicly stated that this season will be your last season in charge of the Saints. Now that the Saints have completed two consecutive championships, I wonder if you can save your intentions?"

The reporters are very concerned about Bielsa's future.

The Argentine lunatic smiled, "Frankly, I never thought that we could defend the Champions League, but I will not change the decision I made after careful consideration, and I will not continue to coach the Saints."

"There is news that Manchester United and Real Madrid are considering inviting you to coach." The reporter asked again.

Bielsa shook his head, "No, I have not received any invitations. For the time being, I am considering adjusting my role. I hope to have more rest time so that I can think about something that interests me."

It can be seen that the Argentines have decided to leave, which was also expected by the reporters on the spot.

"Marcelo, we respect your decision very much, but from your perspective, who do you most want to see replace you as the head coach of the Saints?"

After listening to Bielsa, he was a little bit difficult, "I can't answer this very well. There are too many questions to consider when hiring a coach. I believe the club management should be prepared."

"The Sun once conducted an investigation on this point. Among all the celebrities who succeeded you, Guardiola sitting next to you is the most popular candidate and the most anticipated by Saints fans. What do you think?"

When Bielsa heard it, he looked at Guardiola, and the two of them were unsure.

After all, going round and round, he returned to the two of them.

"I still said that the selection of the head coach should be decided by the management." But at this point, Bielsa changed his head. "But if I ask my opinion, then I will say that Pep will be the most saint. The ideal head coach, he will take the Saints to a new and greater height. I have no doubt about that."

Everyone was a little surprised, but Bielsa had such a high evaluation of Guardiola.

"Pep, what about you? Have you considered accepting the invitation from Southampton?"

Guardiola smiled slightly and nodded: "I believe that in this world, I am afraid that no one can refuse the invitation of the saints, including me." But at this point, Guardiola also changed the front, "But, I and Bayern Munich still has a contract."

"There is only one year left, Pep, you should know that if you want, the Saints can help you negotiate with Bayern Munich and even pay liquidated damages."

But Guardiola shook his head, "This is not my style of doing things. I respect my contract with Bayern Munich."

Is this a disguised rejection of Southampton?

The reporters below were drumming up.

This is the end of the topic about the two famous marshals.

Soon, the problem shifted to the players.

When many players in the Saints team have encountered varying degrees of poaching, Bielsa believes that Southampton should no longer let go of their players easily, but should consolidate their achievements in the past few years.

"Neither Pogba nor Kovacic will leave the team. They have always been in the team's plan. So is Ravel Morrison. He has a lot of affection for the team, and don't forget, he is only two. At the age of twelve, he should stay in the saint and continue to grow."

"Yes, Kaka will leave the team after the end of the season and go to the United States to play in the major leagues. If I were to evaluate his career with the Saints, I think it was a success because he brought us great Many of the help from the outside world cannot be figured out at all."

Kaka only let Bielsa come on the bench in the last few minutes before the end of the game, which also made Kaka a three-time Champions League champion and a player who reached the Champions League final four times.

Although Kaka’s status in Southampton has been declining this season, no one will forget the help he brought to Southampton last season, and he has also made a positive for young teammates in training. Set an example.

This is exactly what Bielsa wanted to say.

From the perspective of the club level, after Kaka joined the Saints, the commercial value has been improved, which drove the club’s interests and business income growth, especially the influence of the Saints in South America and Asia, which has made a leap. The promotion.

Therefore, from a transfer point of view, operating Kaka is successful.

As for the competitive aspect, two Premier League champions, two Champions League champions, especially last season's Premier League champions and Champions League champions, Kaka has contributed a lot, so it can be regarded as basically satisfied.

This season, with Pogba, Kovacic and Oscar gradually provoking the midfield beams, coupled with the rise of the teenager Prouss, the Saints' midfield lineup is extremely luxurious, and it is difficult for Kaka to get a chance. Not to mention performance.

This is what no one thought of when Kaka joined.

Therefore, when Kaka decided to leave, the Saints management did not give too much hindrance.

In recent years, the talents in the Saints team have exploded and the metabolism has accelerated, let alone Kaka, even if it is like Matic, it is under competitive pressure.

This season, because Tony Kroos is not injured, sick, and in good condition, Matic has focused more on the Premier League, but with the rise of Kovacic, his position has also been affected.

In many games, Bielsa even let Matic off the bench, replacing him with Kovacic.

In some dispensable cups, the team is also focusing on cultivating Yuri Tillimans, which has affected Matic’s number of appearances, and this summer has also fallen into transfer rumors.

Even the Saints management is considering whether Matic should be let go?

Regardless of Matic’s role in the rotation of the Saints, with his performance in the Premier League, the estimate given by the authority is 30 million pounds, but it is impossible to win Matic at this price.

Because almost all of Europe is rushing to grab this type of midfielder But in the tactical system of Southampton, Matic is gradually exposing his weaknesses and shortcomings.

If Matic’s biggest weapon based in Southampton is his defensive ability, then with the Saint’s powerful and unmatched attack, the importance of his defense has been gradually weakened.

Even in this Champions League final against Bayern Munich, the role of Tony Kroos in Southampton’s midfielder position is more reflected in the organization of the ball and the overall arrangement, but on the defensive level, his role is not obvious. .

It can even be said that it is not very needed.

This is why Bielsa sometimes replaces Matic with Kovacic.

Time has changed, and European football is changing rapidly. The main force of last season has become a substitute this season, and even been put into the cold. This is also a normal thing.

I believe that all professional players have already had this kind of consciousness!