After being rejected, I became Shi Yijiao

Chapter 143 Captain Hamburg
8 month 12 day.

After the training, Pan Yi left captain Westman alone to talk.

The former Germany international is currently the highest paid, most famous and most influential player in the dressing room, and some things must be made clear to him.

Otherwise, it will definitely have an impact on the stability of the team.

"If you have anything to say, you don't need to consider my feelings." Westerman said, staring into Pan Yi's eyes.

He is a typical German with a straightforward personality.

Facing this head coach who is younger than himself, Westerman certainly hopes that the dialogue between the two sides can be straightforward.

"Well, it's like this. In the new season, I hope you will serve as the team's backup guard." Pan Yi was not polite, and went straight to the point.

Westerman shook his head and said with a wry smile: "I guessed it. Is it because my defense can't meet your requirements?"

"No, your defensive ability is still very good." Pan Yi said, "Letting you serve as a substitute is only for tactical reasons."

Westerman listened quietly and did not speak.

"You have a high level of heading, tackling and man-marking are also very good, but also a team player, and a high level of commitment on the pitch. If Hamburg still uses the tactics of last season, you must still be the main force of the team. , and even the core of the defense."

"But?" Westerman knew that Pan Yi had more to say.

"However, your dribbling and passing abilities in the backcourt are a little weaker, and it is difficult to be competent for the duties of our team's central defender in the new season." Pan Yi said bluntly.

"I'm just a defender..." Westerman smiled wryly. "When I was a youth team player, the coach didn't ask me to practice this."

"But it is needed now, at least in my team." Pan Yi smiled, "That's why I introduced Rudiger."

Westerman nodded: "This young man is really good. I can feel that his passing ability and speed are very prominent among the defenders. Of course, his frontal defense ability is also very good. However, I am not okay. Playing another central defender?"

"The other main central defender will be Kjaer." Pan Yi said, "His passing ability is not as good as Rudiger, and it may be similar to yours, but...he is young and has room for improvement."

"It seems that it's because I'm old." Westerman smiled self-deprecatingly, "I didn't expect to be old at the age of 29."

As a substitute, of course he would feel a little uncomfortable.

But if it was a gap in strength, he would naturally be convinced.

And if it's just because of the team's rejuvenation process, it will inevitably make him feel uncomfortable.

Pan Yi came to chat with him today to untie this knot in his heart.

"You should be able to see that these young people in our team have potential. As long as they are given enough playing time, they will definitely make great progress and make Hamburg a truly strong team." Pan Yi sincerely said:

"You are the captain of Hamburg, and you also hope that this team will get better and better?"

"There's always going to be someone who needs to sacrifice playing time in the process. And that sacrifice pays off."

"I assure you, the goals I said in front of the media are definitely not just talking about it!"

"We are going to enter the Champions League and even win it! Isn't that also your dream?"

"Don't you want to lift the Champions League trophy as the captain?!"

With that said, Pan Yi changed the subject:
"Also, you can play all positions in the backcourt. Left back, right back, center back, midfielder..."

"Although I can't give you the main position, in fact, your playing time will not be reduced too much."

"You will always be my No.1 choice when I need someone in the defense!"

At this time, Westman waved his hand, but he was already smiling: "I understand what you mean. You don't have to worry about me, I will support your work. I also believe that the team will Great progress under the coach!"

What Pan Yi said was very clear.

And Westerman, as a team captain with a sense of teamwork, of course knows that the overall situation must be the most important thing.

Even if he is really uncomfortable, his excellent professionalism will allow him to control his emotions and accept Pan Yi's suggestion rationally.

Besides, who is the main player and who is the substitute in the team, isn't it the head coach who has the final say?
What's more, it's an "iron-blooded coach" like Pan Yi.

The last person who dared to publicly oppose Pan Yi is now driven to nowhere.

So Pan Yi was able to sit down and discuss things clearly with Westerman, which was already giving him a lot of face as the captain.

As for Westerman's claim that Pan Yi is capable and capable, he certainly wasn't flattering the head coach.

As a professional player, he can certainly see the strength of those young players, and he can also see their performance in the coach's new tactics.

Including the 4231 tactics drawn up and explained by Pan Yi, Westerman also listened to it like an enlightenment, but his current ability really does not meet the coach's requirements.

In this formation, the central defender needs to have the ability to defend and play the ball, the full-back needs speed and crossing, and even in extreme cases may need to cut inside to shoot.

As for the defensive midfielder, it needs a large defensive coverage area, and at the same time has a strong passing, scoring and long-range shooting level.

He knows a little bit of everything, but is not very proficient in everything.

So I can only accept Pan Yi's suggestion and be his panacea substitute.

Besides, ask yourself, if Westerman himself is also the head coach of a team, he should also devote more resources to young people, right?
Instead of "cultivating" a veteran like him who has no room for improvement.

Therefore, Westerman actually understands Pan Yi's approach.

As for the cakes painted by Pan Yi, he didn't care too much.

Entering the top four in the Bundesliga and breaking into the Champions League is already difficult for a relegation team.

And being able to participate in the Champions League is also the best dream that Westerman can think of - he only played in the Champions League when he was in Schalke 07 in the 08-04 season, and was selected for the German national team for the first time by virtue of his outstanding performance at that time .

Pan Yi actually mentioned winning the Champions League just now?

This pie painting is bigger than the whole city of Hamburg...

So don't worry about this thing.

And hearing what Westerman said, Pan Yi also laughed.

He knew that today's goal had been achieved.

Pan Yi stood up and reached out to Westerman: "Then, I'll leave it to you. These young players need the guidance of an experienced captain like you to help them improve, whether it is technically or psychologically. "

"I will."

Westerman nodded in reply, and stretched out his hand, holding Pan Yi's hand tightly!
(End of this chapter)