Cassell spent more than 20 years at Manchester United youth academy and was also a powerful assistant to Eric Harrison. He can be said to have a thorough understanding of the core of Manchester United's tactics.
As the main linebacker, Bruce has played for 9 years at Manchester United. He is the most powerful witness in the Ferguson era of Manchester United, and also a personal experience of Manchester United step by step to its peak. Understand and recognize.
It is these two people who know the Manchester United tactics well, but they have caused fierce conflicts in the new Manchester United tactical system.
Almost from the first day Kassel joined New Manchester United, he began to pick up on Bruce's team tactics, and the two will have a big discussion from time to time.
For this scene, Levi and others have been used to it!
"I always think that running without the ball is the core of a team's tactical construction. As long as the three aspects of running without the ball, passing, and receiving the ball are combined, this will definitely make the team's tactics more Mobility and aggressiveness, whether it's defensive or offensive! "Kassel insisted stubbornly.
In fact, his views are the same as those of Eric Harrison.
"Yes, but if you look at our players, it is impossible to compare the passing efficiency with professional players. Even Darren Lyons, the best passer, you can see that his pass can be passed every time. Under the running object's feet, or in front, can the opponent make movements without being blocked under the premise of comfortable receiving the ball? "
Bruce looked more excited than Kassel.
"Please, Jim, this is an amateur league. In my opinion, even if Lyons is given a hundred chances, he may not be able to pass, that is, 60 transfers in place. Then you think about it, Leon, the best passer That's the case, what about the others? "
"I don't deny your point. Steve, you are the team's head coach. You have a lot of say in this respect, but it doesn't mean that I agree with your emphasis on scramble, contempt of running without the ball, and passing the ball. "Kassel remains as firm as ever.
"Jim, no one despises running without a ball and passing the ball!"
"But your tactics are like this. Look at the newspapers and the fans how do you think of our team? Crazy fight, oh my God, do you want to deny it?"
"That's because our team lacks such a foundation. You should know that Jim, whether it's passing, dribbling, or controlling the ball, needs talent. It just has different talents, like Michael. Johnson, the first time I saw him, he was attracted by his possession and passing. I think he is very talented in this area, but if you look at our current team, you think there is something similar to Michael Johnson People? "
"Listen to me, Steve, do n't get excited. I 'm not criticizing your team. On the contrary, I agree with your team building. At least we are now at the top of the Northwest Division B league table. 14 points, this is an amazing advantage, but it does not mean that your team's tactics are reasonable and balanced. "
"How long have they quarreled this time?" Levi sat aside and asked Walsh beside him.
Because Bruce and Kassel's desks were back to back, the quarrel between the two turned into face-to-face, and on both desks, a mess of training artwork and team tactical artwork, etc. .
Due to a lack of professional knowledge, Levi had only a faint understanding of the contents of these artwork, and only realized how much when they occasionally heard their conversation.
Levi, a former fan, felt that it didn't seem difficult to become a professional coach. Arrange tactics, such as 442, 433, and then arrange according to the position of different players. The striker plays the forward, the defender plays the defender. , Followed by training, let them train according to the requirements of different positions, practice the so-called tactics, and then they can play.
In fact, the head coach is not so good.
At least Levi knows that it is just the running position of four players in the midfield. Kassel has drawn nearly 100 artwork. At the same time, the artwork also has different arrangements and arrangements based on different players' specialties, such as Some players have a left foot, and the ball passed to him must pay attention to this, so when it is targeted, the layout of the right foot will be different.
In addition, there is the defensive organization of the defenders. The difference between single-back and double-back is extremely large. The difference in the strength of the two full-backs also directly affects the construction of the entire defensive system. know how.
As a fan, Levi is senior, but he doesn't understand these at all. Seeing Kassel's artwork, he is just like reading Tianshu. This is the gap between professional coaches and fans.
In the early stage of the journey, Levi also thought about whether he would come to play as a head coach himself, but then he completely dispelled this idea, because he knew that he was not this material at all.
The tactics of any team in this world are very cumbersome, which is why it takes more than ten years for Ferguson to lead Manchester United to the top, and it takes more than ten years for Cruyff's concept to be able to The core of being integrated by Barcelona.
Now, Levi hopes that Kassel and Bruce will develop a tactical system that can follow the youth team, and then the team will go all the way to this tactical system!
Learn Manchester United today, Arsenal tomorrow, Barcelona the day after tomorrow, Real Madrid the day after tomorrow, such a team will never have a successful day, even Levi as a fan knows it very well!
"It's been two hours!" Walsh answered with a smile.
"That's about to end!" Levi said with a smile, Levi didn't think there was anything wrong with this kind of argument, at least this will make it easier for the quarreling parties to absorb each other's ideas.
Moreover, as a player, Steve Bruce is undoubtedly brilliant, but as a coach, he has only Moreover, as a player, Steve Bruce is undoubtedly brilliant, but as a coach, he has only just begun, and he still lacks in many aspects. After all, players and coaches are two different areas.
"Yes, Levi, the day after tomorrow is Christmas, and the team will start the holiday tomorrow. You should come to my house with us!" Walsh proposed.
"Christmas?" Levi froze and immediately came to his senses. It turned out that Christmas had been approaching unnoticed. "No, I'll find something to do on my own!"
The Walsh family enjoys a happy family life, and Levi feels like a third wheel when joining them. Besides, Westerners place great importance on Christmas, and being alone feels even lonelier during the festive season. Why impose on them?
Thinking of loneliness, Levi immediately thought of Curtis and Evra. Perhaps he should ask them if they have any plans for Christmas.
As for Messi, Jorge had moved with his family from Argentina a few days ago, and Levi had already helped them find a house. They would be spending Christmas there.
Feeling a bit down about being alone, Levi secretly sighed.
"Plans? What plans could you possibly have?" Walsh chuckled. "But seriously, Levi, I think you should find a girlfriend and start a family!" Walsh knew Levi's situation.
Since the death of his parents, Levi had been living alone. While he managed fine most days, the holidays were always a stark reminder of his solitude.
"No suitable candidates!" Levi shook his head with a smile.
"I think that female reporter is quite interested in you!" Bruce, who had apparently resolved his differences with Kassel, joined the conversation with a grin. "You two used to argue a lot, but I think she's been warming up to you lately."
Walsh nodded in agreement, clearly supporting Levi!
Levi shook his head and chuckled, "I couldn't stand a woman like her!"
"Then come over to my place. My son has been asking about you all day!" Bruce suggested.
"Thanks, but I'll be fine on my own. I'll find something to do. If all else fails, I'll just go annoy that woman upstairs. It's not like I'll be any less miserable!" Levi laughed, though everyone knew he wouldn't actually do something like that.
Everyone shared a laugh, knowing Levi was just teasing.
"By the way, Steve, Jim, what was the outcome of your discussion today?" Levi quickly changed the subject.
Kassel glanced at Bruce, who shrugged, pretending it didn't matter. Kassel then grinned, "I emerged victorious this time. I'll be in charge of the youth training camp from now on, and he won't interfere. The first team will follow my proposal, focusing more on off-ball movement and passing training."
"Will this have any impact on the team?" Levi was most concerned about progress.
"Fear not, I'll manage the transition carefully. I plan to use the league matches as training opportunities. You see, we're leading the Northwest Division B league table by 14 points in the 18th round. That's a significant advantage, so we can afford to experiment a bit!" Bruce reassured him.
In addition to the league, New Manchester United had also advanced in the FA Cup qualifying knockout, entering the first round of the tournament. They had been lucky to avoid professional teams in the English B leagues and drew Gran Forest from the South African-African League. While an old team, Gran Forest had not performed well in their league, making this a promising match for New Manchester United.
Bruce was especially keen on this game, hoping for a win to progress to the second round of the FA Cup and potentially face a professional league team.
Though Bruce didn't say it, Levi understood his goal was to reach the third round. He hoped to face a Premier League or a professional league team, though it might not be the team the media or Manchester United fans expected!