"That's not bad. After all, he is a world-class coach, although his success is currently limited to Italy." Li Zhaodao.

"If you want to say that, then there is another person who is also a good choice, that is Hiddink. He is still teaching at Anzhi Club in the Russian Super League, but the contract will expire in July this year, and there is no one yet.

As for the next step, if we contact him now, it might be too late." Figo gave another candidate.

"Is he the Dutchman who shined in the World Cup in Korea and Japan?" Li Zhao was also interested.

"Yes, in terms of ability, these two are pretty much the same. It's just that the Italian's style is more defensive, while the Dutch's style is more offensive. Speaking of which, I think the Dutch are more suitable to lead you.

Such a young man," Figo said.

"Hiddink is not bad, he is very good at defeating the strong with the weak, and he is the kind of person who takes advantage of the sword. However, his shortcomings seem to be equally obvious. He always fails to win in the last game. This is also a strange circle.

In comparison, Lippi is more stable." Li Zhao also expressed his opinion.

"So you still prefer Lippi?" Figo has already guessed what he was thinking.

"We still have to talk about this after getting in touch with them all. Maybe this may not be the case in reality." Li Zhao said.

"I think you'd better ask Mr. Xu for his thoughts on this matter. Maybe he can give you some different suggestions. As for the two coaches, I guess you're not familiar with them either, so it's me.

Go deal with it!”

"Thank you very much!" Li Zhao said gratefully.

Figo then changed the topic: "The day after tomorrow is the first game of the semi-finals. Compared to Sao Paulo's understanding of us, we are actually more familiar with it. And this time it is a home game, so the possibility of winning is still

Pretty big."

"Yes, the last time we competed with them, Wang Ziyi and the others had not joined yet, and their lineup did not change much. From this point of view, it is also a major advantage for us." Li Zhao is also very confident.

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At nine o'clock that night, Li Zhao dialed Xu Genbao's phone number.

"Mr. Xu, good morning!" Li Zhao said hello first. The time difference between Sao Paulo and China is ten hours. The night here is the morning over there, so the time Li Zhao chose will not disturb the other party.

"Xiao Zhao, you must have encountered a new problem! Tell me, what is the problem?" Xu Genbao said, I know my disciple, Master Mo Ruo!

Li Zhao was also unambiguous and directly stated the issues he discussed with Figo.

"So that's it. I don't know Hiddink very well, but Lippi is in China. I've dealt with him a few times and we are now friends. If you need it, I can go and say hello. That's it.

Is there no other candidate?" Xu Genbao asked.

"I mentioned these two if it's appropriate. But my cousin also said that if it doesn't work, I'll just ask you to come out." Li Zhao mentioned again.

"Forget about coaching. I have to be busy with the base. I guess I don't have the energy at the moment. But it's not impossible in the future. I have already made preliminary intentions with Lorca of Segunda B and are planning to join the team next year.

After completing the acquisition, maybe that will be my first overseas stop." Xu Genbao said.

"Mr. Xu, why don't you just forget about the acquisition. Running a team and subsequent operations and management are really difficult. Anyway, you are doing the same thing as me, so you might as well come over and help me. I can

I’ll leave all the team management to you,” Li Zhaodao.

"Is that so? Are you sure you won't fire me because of poor grades? If that happens, I can't afford to lose my face." Xu Genbao was obviously a little moved, but if he just worked for this youngest disciple like this

, seems to be losing some face.

"As long as you are willing, you will be the next Sir Alex Ferguson with me." Li Zhao also expressed his attitude. If Xu Genbao can really put down what he is doing, he also hopes that the two of them can truly create a legend.

"Let's talk about this later!" Xu Genbao finally politely rejected Li Zhao's proposal, but he didn't say it to death, which also showed that at least there is still a possibility in the future.

Figo's work was also very efficient. He found Li Zhao after receiving the news on the morning of the match day.

"Both of them responded, but one refused directly, while the other said he would think about it again," Figo said.

"My cousin is so active. It seems that this position of head coach is really hot on the butt! It's really difficult for you." Li Zhao naturally understood the reason why Figo was so enthusiastic, and he couldn't wait to do it.

"Hahaha, maybe many people like this position, but I am an exception. Originally, I was just here to help. The head coach's job was just a rush." ​​Figo also generously admitted his thoughts.

"Well, you are probably the least enterprising head coach." Li Zhao also shook his head helplessly, and then said: "According to my judgment, the person who refused should be Hiddink, right?"

"Hahaha, you really guessed wrong this time. On the contrary, Lippi refused very firmly. He had no idea of ​​coaching a South American team at all. Although Hiddink did not agree, he did not reject it outright. He did

I don’t think much of the Brazilian second team, but I still put forward conditions and we need to be able to prove our strength," Figo said.

"Proof! How to prove this?" Li Zhao said in surprise.

"This condition is not difficult to say, but it is definitely not easy. If we can finally win the next game and win the championship of this Sao Paulo State Championship, this is the test." Figo answered.

"The request is really not small, but isn't this also our goal in the first place? It's acceptable." Li Zhao agreed.

At 8:30 in the evening, the Portuguese match against Sao Paulo officially started. Facing the old rival, Figo arranged a 4231 formation.

The starting lineup is goalkeeper: Dana; defenders: Diego, Barta, Moises, Rodrigo Cayo; midfielders: Moises Jr., Wang Ziyi, Henrik Santos, Li Zhao,

Gabriel Javier; Forward: Zhang Yuning.

The lineup of Sao Paulo is actually the same as last time. Goalkeeper: Rogerio Ceni; Defender: Alvaro Pereira, Antonio Carlos, Douglas Santos, L. Ricardo; Midfielder:

: Osvaldo, E. Costa, Ganso; Forward: Admilson, Luis Fabiano, Dolan Pabon.

The formation is still 433. I don’t know if they are overconfident or for some other reason.

Although they were separated by a stadium, Figo felt the gaze of Sao Paulo coach Fernando Diniz looking over him from a distance, and responded. At this moment, the two people's eyes met in the air, and they both silently made up for each other in their hearts.

idea.

Figo: Lao Fei, you still have this lineup? Didn’t you do this on purpose?

Fernando Diniz: Yes, I will use this lineup. The last defeat was just an accident. I will not make the same mistake again this time.

Figo: Then wait to be defeated again!

The fight between the two sides was particularly fierce after the opening, with repeated battles for the midfield. Although the Sao Paulo team was slightly stronger than the Portuguese in terms of overall strength, it was not able to overwhelm the opponent in terms of momentum, and it was an away game.
Chapter completed!