Because there was a league game on the weekend, the Lazio team did not rest after returning to Rome. They just took a short break in the morning and allowed the players to return home to bathe, change clothes, and relax. They still had to train as usual in the afternoon.
In the afternoon of the same day, Chang Sheng also appeared at the Fermelo training base.
Nesta was a little embarrassed when she saw him.
It stands to reason that he should have used a victory as a gift to congratulate his eldest son on the birth of his third child, but he messed up. So now he can't even say congratulations to his eldest son.
So what the media was teasing was right.
However, Chang Sheng's actions soothed Nesta's heart. When he saw Nesta, he gave him a hug.
In front of all members of the coaching staff, this hug illustrates a winning attitude.
"I'm sorry, guys." Then Chang Sheng apologized to everyone. "The responsibility for the failure of this game lies with me. If it was not my personal matter, you should not bear this pressure. But it doesn't matter.
It’s just a defeat. The quarter-finals are two-legged. We still have a chance at our home court. So, let’s eliminate Manchester United at home!”
On the training ground, Chang Sheng also told the players something like this, telling them that failure is their own responsibility, not theirs. They don't need to feel any pressure. Their performance at Old Trafford was very good.
He was proud and proud of them.
He calmed the hearts of all the players and then told them that it was no big deal, he was back and the victory would definitely belong to Lazio!
Then Lazio began to train hard in order to advance to the semi-finals.
After the team training, Chang Sheng did not go home directly, but met with several of his right-hand men, assistant coach Rudy.
Gonzalez, Nesta, tactical coach Dong Qiudi, and video analyst Balzaretti watched the video of Lazio's away game against Manchester United.
This is Chang Sheng’s first time watching this game.
Before this, he had never watched the game at all.
It was the second time for everyone else.
Let's watch the game video together and analyze their opponents and Lazio's response in this game.
When Lazio conceded consecutive goals, Chang Sheng criticized Nesta's on-the-spot command for not being decisive enough, adjusting too slowly, and being very rigid in his methods and ideas, making it easy for Mourinho, a seasoned player, to guess.
This resulted in the team conceding goals one after another.
Although they met for the first time today, Chang Sheng hugged Nesta.
However, this is not the time to give Nesta face. You still have to criticize what should be criticized, otherwise Nesta will never be able to make progress.
Nesta did not express dissatisfaction or dissatisfaction with the boss's criticism. He knew very well that this was the boss's care for him.
Let him understand what his problems are, where they are, and how to solve them.
It’s great to have such an outstanding leader on your own coaching journey...
Before Ji Ming scored in this game, he basically criticized Nesta.
But ten minutes before Ji Ming scored, Chang Sheng began to praise Nesta.
He said that after falling behind by three goals, he really let go of his burden, which actually helped him make better judgments.
So in the end, his adjustments brought Lazio valuable away goals.
After analyzing the team's problems in this game, Chang Sheng started and the coaching staff how to defeat them at home.
Although he acted very relaxedly in front of the media, it seemed that defeating Manchester United was as simple as waving his hand, and the strong crossbow was wiped out while talking and laughing.
But that's just one way he conveys confidence.
Or it may be a relatively superficial understanding of him from the outside world.
Defeating your opponent is not as easy as people think.
Adequate preparation and careful arrangements must be made.
Only in this way can you defeat your opponent.
Just relying on a big mouth to talk loudly is of no use at all.
Of course, the vast majority of the public only sees the scenery and victories in front of others, but does not understand or does not want to understand the work they do behind the scenes and the price they pay - these things are often boring and overly professional.
Very few people are interested in these things.
Anyway, the constant victory brought them victory in the end, and that was enough.
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Chang Sheng and his coaching staff were busy until after ten o'clock in the evening before returning to their home.
The newborn baby had already been fed milk and fell asleep sweetly in the crib.
Avril didn't complain that her husband came back so late. She was used to it. Her husband was a workaholic.
His legendary experience cannot be explained without this crazy job.
Chang Sheng hugged his wife, greeted his parents, and then tiptoed to his eldest son's and daughter's rooms to look at the sleeping children.
I put the quilt back on my son - he had kicked the quilt up to his calves, and his entire upper body was exposed.
Finally he came to the master bedroom, his and Avril's room, and also his youngest son's room.
I saw my little son sleeping sweetly in his crib.
Her pink little face, her mouth was still slightly pouted when she was sleeping, and she was making sucking movements, as if she was still sucking milk.
Chang Shengzhong teased his little son's mouth with his fingers, and he sucked it in, as if it were his mother's nipple, sucking very hard.
His little tongue licked and touched inside, which made Chang Sheng very itchy, and he couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Avril gave him a gentle blow from behind:! My son woke up!"!
Chang Sheng was silent, but he was still smiling, and the smile on his face became even brighter.
"How cute...seeing him makes everything worth it and the pressure is nothing!"
He whispered.
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There is still a league round before the home game against Manchester United.
As an adjustment, this game was abandoned by Chang Sheng.
So Lazio gave Sampdoria 1:- at home.
At the same time, Juventus won the game and took all three points, thus surpassing Lazio by one point and once again became the first place in the league.
Lazio became second in the league.
At this time, the advantage of Juventus being eliminated in the Champions League quarter-finals is reflected. Juventus, who is fighting alone, can concentrate on playing in the league and maximize their strength in the league.
Although Juventus' performance in European competitions has been ups and downs, no team in the domestic league can shake their position.
What the media said "being eliminated early is a good thing for Juventus" is becoming a reality little by little.
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In mid-week, the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals arrived.
This time, Chang Sheng did not play any more games and disappeared.
The pre-match press conference was no longer Nesta, but Chang Sheng.
This time Chang Sheng took the initiative to attack Mourinho.
"I know Mourinho must really want to beat me. I sympathize with him, but I won't give him a chance. If he is brave enough, come and try!"
Although Manchester United defeated Lazio in the last game, Mourinho was not very happy.
First of all, of course, his team allowed Lazio to score an away goal, everyone knows this.
Not many people know about the second reason - although Mourinho defeated Lazio, he defeated Nesta instead of a regular winner, so his victory seemed meaningless.
Chang Sheng sent his assistant out to face Mourinho, which was originally a slight. But the strength gap between the two sides is obvious, and Mourinho will win without any suspense. If Mourinho loses to Nesta, then it will be
There is a problem.
So defeating Nesta is nothing to be happy about for Mourinho.
On the contrary, he was even more angry because he was looked down upon.
Last time, he defeated Nesta. This time, he will pursue the victory and defeat Chang Sheng.
Chang Sheng's provocation this time made him even more angry.
He quickly hit back: "I congratulate Chang on his son, but such a busy day is not suitable for taking care of his own child. In order for him to devote more love to his family, I will help him get more rest."
Time. So that he no longer has to choose to stay home on game days."
He was still talking about Chang Sheng's absence from the previous round.
This shows how deeply he resents Chang Sheng’s absence...···
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At 7:30 pm on Wednesday night, Lazio faced off against Manchester United at home.
Chang Sheng personally supervised this game, and all Lazio's main players started.
Lazio must make a comeback at home.
Lazio is two goals behind in the total score. This situation is definitely not as optimistic as Chang Sheng said.
As long as Manchester United scores a goal away from home, the situation will become complicated.
Lazio must attack, but while attacking, the defense will be affected.
They can't guarantee that Manchester United won't score.
You must know that Mourinho's Manchester United's offensive power is also very good. They are not a deformed team like Nottingham Forest. Their defense is particularly good but their offense is particularly weak.
Facing such a team, Lazio cannot take its defense lightly.
But if we want to strengthen our defense, it will inevitably affect our offense.
Lazio must score at least two goals to eliminate Manchester United.
Attack and defense have become a paradox in this game.
If you strengthen your attack, you may be scored by the opponent.
In order not to lose the ball and strengthen defense, the total score is still two goals behind. How can we close the gap between the two goals? It is obviously impossible to rely on defense.
This is the same rhythm as Lazio.
When Lazio takes the lead, their opponents will also face the same problem that Lazio is facing now, offense or defense?
Just like Hamlet's "To be or not to be", this is really an eternal dilemma.
Everyone wants to see what kind of answer Chang Sheng will give.
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From the beginning of the game, Lazio launched a fierce attack like Manchester United's goal.
There is no testing and no adaptation.
Lazio entered the game very quickly, and their offensive was like a gust of wind, leaving all Manchester United players breathless.
Within ten minutes, Manchester United was so suppressed by Lazio that they couldn't even make it past halftime. Lazio surrounded Manchester United and bombarded them wildly. Even if Manchester United got the ball, under Lazio's crazy frontcourt press, they could only choose to move forward hastily.
kick off.
The Lazio back line, which is almost pressed to the center line, will intercept the football coming from the Manchester United player, regain control, and then launch an attack forward.
It's like grabbing an offensive rebound, wave after wave, never ending.
