Super Marshal

John Terry, twenty-two years old, a native of London.

Since he joined Chelsea's youth training camp at the age of fourteen, he has steadily improved all the way from the youth team to the reserve team and then to the first team. He has always been the best of Chelsea's age groups.

Entered the first team in 1998, but mainly played some cup games. It was not until 2000 that he officially gained a foothold. In the 2001-2002 season, he officially became the team's main central defender, partnering with captain Desailly.

By Desailly's side, Terry learned a lot and made great progress.

Today, he's one of the team's captains and looks solid.

But in fact, he is more aware of his embarrassing situation than anyone else.

After Abramovich acquired the team, everyone speculated that he would sign a lot of signings, including Cannavaro, Nesta and Thuram, all of which were in his signing plan, and this is not only It's just the media talking, but he is really doing it.

Terry has his own news channel, and Chelsea really want to operate a central defender to join.

This made him feel threatened, because he is only 22 years old. Although he is still young, his strength cannot be compared with the famous European central defender. Once the team introduces strong support, he will definitely become a substitute.

This is definitely not acceptable to him, because he knows very well that what he needs is the exercise of the game.

But he also knows that the only one who can decide all of this is the new head coach Gao Han.

Therefore, after Gao Han arrived in London, when he visited the Harrington training ground, he took the initiative to send a greeting text message.

He is the local captain, so of course he should undertake the task of welcoming Gao Han, but at the same time, he also hopes to take the opportunity to get in touch with Gao Han, understand Gao Han's thoughts, and understand his situation.

The text message contact went smoothly, and the next day, he arrived on time at the Ritz Hotel, where Gao Han lived, not far from the Stamford Bridge Stadium.

The place where the two agreed was in the coffee shop of the Ritz Hotel.

He originally thought that he would have to wait for a while, but he didn't expect that when he arrived at the coffee shop, he was brought to Gao Han's table by the waiter before he reported his name. Obviously, Gao Han had already explained.

"Nice to meet you, John." Gao Han stood up and stretched out his hand with a smile.

Terry noticed that Gao Han was alone, which reassured him.

"Hello, Mr. Gao Han."

After the two shook hands sincerely, Terry sat down opposite Gao Han and ordered a cup of coffee.

"Thank you very much for sending me a text message yesterday. You know, I am very new to everything in London. Your text message made me feel warm." Gao Han thanked with a smile.

"You are too kind, Mr. Gao Han. It is an honor for all of us to invite you to coach Chelsea."

Terry also responded very politely, "I have watched many of your games at Atletico Madrid, and I am really admirable. I really like the style of football you played at Atletico Madrid."

"Thank you." Gao Han nodded and smiled, "Although I am not familiar with the Premier League, I have talked to many people about the Premier League. I have also heard a lot about Wenger's work at Arsenal, and I have always thought that, Chelsea's character will adapt to my requirements more easily than any other team in the Premier League."

When Gao Han said this, his attitude was neither humble nor overbearing, and he was calm and composed, which made Terry admire him from the bottom of his heart.

"Yes, Mr. Gao Han, since 1996, we have been inviting coaches from the European continent to coach, first Gullit, and then two Italian coaches, Vialli and Ranieri, they are all very good All of them have brought great changes to Chelsea."

Gao Han agrees with Terry's analysis.

It is true that Chelsea used to be a Premier League powerhouse, but that was already in the 1960s.

Later, the Blues experienced several relegations, and even sank into the second-tier league for a long time. European coaches such as Lite, Vialli and Ranieri coached, especially Vialli and Ranieri, brought Chelsea a solid continental tactical framework.

Not only that, Bates also invested heavily in the introduction of famous European players including Desailly, Petit, Vialli, Zola, etc., which greatly strengthened Chelsea's strength and brought a huge boost to the team's technical and tactical level. promote.

Also starting in 1996, Chelsea's performance has steadily improved and has long been at the forefront of the Premier League.

Terry grew up in such an environment, a central defender from Chelsea's youth training.

Moreover, he is obviously different from other England central defenders.

"I heard that you used to play in midfield?" Gao Han suddenly changed the subject and asked.

Terry was a little surprised, it was all when he was in the youth team and the reserve team, but he still nodded and said: "Yes, I have always been a midfielder, but after entering the first team, because of the lack of central defenders, And I was more suitable, so I played this position as a cameo, and then it gradually became fixed."

Gao Han nodded, this is in line with the growth trajectory of young players.

"I have analyzed your Premier League games in the past few years. Although many data are not detailed enough, I can initially judge that you have a very good ability to hold and play the ball, which is very important to me."

"Really?" Terry's eyes lit up, and he was waiting for this sentence.

Gao Han smiled and nodded, "You know, in Madrid, I attach great importance to pass control, but in the Premier League, I also insist that whoever can better control the rhythm and possession of the ball will be able to dominate the game."

After a pause, Gao Han continued: "Of course, the Premier League has the characteristics of the Premier League. It takes me a little time to get used to it, but I always think that this will not be a problem."

Terry was overjoyed, he fully understood Gao Han's meaning, and also understood his prospects for the new season.

"John, as the captain of the team, I want to hear your opinion on the current team."

"E.g……"

"Tell me about the back line you are most familiar with."

Terry thought for a while and replied: "Gallas on the left is a very capable player, but on the right..."

"What about the midfield?"

"In terms of midfield, Frank is a typical English player with excellent strength."

Gao Han still nodded. Lampard is indeed a good player, but whether he meets his requirements or not remains to be seen.

"Temporarily speaking, the striker problem is the most serious. The team suddenly decided to sell Hasselbaink and Glenshire during the winter break, which surprised us all, and it was also the reason why we failed to break into the top four in the league. Reason, and now Zola has also decided to leave the team, so..."

The striker problem is indeed very serious, even more serious than Gao Han imagined.

In fact, Gao Han has also vaguely heard some rumors that Chelsea suddenly decided to sell Hasselbaink and Glenshire, mainly because Chairman Betts tricked Abramovich in exchange for several million. Sterling cash, cash out and leave.

But no matter what, there is only one Gud Johnson and the youth team substitute Charlton Cole left on the team's front line. It is certainly impossible to meet the team's requirements for the new season, and signings are imperative.

Likewise, the midfield and defense, and even the goalkeeper position, need to be strengthened.

Several veterans in the team, Zola decided to leave the team, Desailly and Pettit may also find it difficult to meet Gao Han's requirements, Chelsea is sure to usher in a reorganization storm.

As for the specific signings, Gao Han has to meet with Abramovich before he can specifically decide on the target.

Although everyone outside said that Abramovich does not set an upper limit on the transfer budget, Gao Han must have heard Abramovich's promise with his own ears to count.

Otherwise, what if it exceeds the budget?

Thinking of this, Gao Han looked at Terry again, and smiled slightly: "John, thank you very much for telling me so much, which made me understand the team better."

Terry was also very polite to Gao Han, and immediately said modestly that it was nothing.

"You are the captain of the team now, and you will be the captain of the team in the future. I believe that no one is more suitable for this position than you, so I hope you will bravely take on this responsibility and help me manage the locker room. Fight alongside."

Terry's face was full of surprises, and he hurriedly nodded and agreed, "Of course, I'm very happy, Mr. Gao Han."

"The period in the future will be critical. The team will definitely send away a group of old players and usher in a group of new players, but I can guarantee that your position in my heart will not be loosened in the slightest. You will is the most important one."

Terry looked at Gao Han a little flattered, and kept nodding.

"But I also need you to promise me that you must play the role of captain well and manage the locker room well. If you need my help with anything, I will wait for you at any time."

Terry knew in his heart that Gao Han wanted to appoint himself as the captain of the team and the backbone of the locker room.

This is something he could not have imagined before he came here, but now he is desperately trying to grasp it.

"Mr. Gao Han, please rest assured, I will do my best."

"Very good." Gao Han was also very satisfied with Terry's statement, "I'm very glad to meet you, but I'm sorry, I still have something to do, so I can only leave for the time being, but no matter what happens in the future, you are welcome You can call me anytime."

Gao Han got up together, and Terry immediately stood up.

"Okay, I understand, Mr. Gao Han."

"Then let's talk again when we have a chance."

After saying goodbye to Terry politely, Gao Han left the coffee shop directly, leaving behind this young Englishman who was only 22 years old and full of expectations and visions for the future.

Terry didn't know that one of the most important reasons why Gao Han valued him so much was that he had inspected Terry in advance and felt that he was very suitable to be the captain of the team, and his ability was also quite outstanding.

The potential is as high as 180, which is definitely the level of the world's top central defender, not losing to Manchester United's Ferdinand.

Such a player with superior strength, extraordinary potential, and at the same time a direct descendant of the youth training, is naturally the best candidate to control the locker room.

In the past few years, Chelsea has always given people the feeling of being an international column, and even set a precedent for no British players among the starting eleven players, which has been criticized by the whole of England.

Therefore, vigorously promoting Terry to the top position now, no matter from which angle you look at it, is a good thing with all benefits and no harm.

After all, Gao Han has just arrived and is unfamiliar with the place of life. If he can have a strong support like Captain Terry in the locker room, it will undoubtedly help him gain a firm foothold in Chelsea as soon as possible and control the locker room.

This is why Gao Han specially arranged this meeting.

As for the results, he is very satisfied.

It's just that Gao Han felt dizzy at the thought of meeting Abramovich.