Sometimes fao idealize clubs too much. However, professional football is far from the gmour seen from the outside. The ma of most clubs is actually very straightforward and pragmatic.
Florentino's superstar strategy is well-known, but inside Real Madrid, many admire the modern ma system he has implemehroughout the reform process, despite numerous challehese ges have propelled Real Madrid to bee the most advanced club in global football ma.
Many may not fully grasp the disparities in ma.
Looking back to 2021, paring giants like Maer United, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Bara, the differences in ma capabilities are evident.
In 2006, the pinnacle of club ma wasn't just in the club itself but also iraining grounds.
Physical facilities are straightforward, requiring primarily initial iment and subsequent maintenance. However, the true distins between clubs lie in "software" aspects like coag staff levels and medical teams.
In fact, La Liga has performed poorly in this regard. Real Madrid's medical team has faced criticism, with even Ronaldo expressing skepticism towards them, often seeking outside doctors.
The coag staff's caliber is simirly crucial.
After Luxemburgo's dismissal, his coag team alsned. When Carlo took over at Real Madrid, he retaihe inal first-team setup and promoted assistants like Maqueda from the sed team, weakening Real Madrid's coag staff.
Gao Shen's invitation to Carlo stemmed from a deep uanding of these issues.
Another critical aspect is physical ditioning.
Team fitness isn't just about summer camps and winter breaks but also daily training routines. How teams maheir physical readihroughout the season, adjusting training based on fixture density, tests the capabilities of their fitness coaches.
Real Madrid, however, cks a top-tier fitness coach, resulting in subpar training for the first team and promised pyer fitness.
Everyone knows that physical fitness forms the foundation for on-field success.
Gao Shen had anticipated Carlo wouldn't e out easily; his primary agenda today was to seek knowledge.
He aimed to recruit a more professional fitness coach.
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Carlo grasped the profound iions and shared the insight.
With the team advang to the Champions League quarter-finals, they face dual-front challenges. If physical issues aren't addressed effectively, progressing further will prove daunting.
Not to mention making Real Madrid invincible, but at the very least, they must sustain dual-front campaigns.
Currently, most top fitness coaches are under tract. This isn't a deterrent, given Real Madrid's substantial resources. As long as they aren't from major clubs, poag is feasible.
Timing is crucial, however; it's already March, the season's most demanding phase. Hiring a fitness coaow eimely iion, ating familiarity with La Liga and Real Madrid.
"Sir, have you identified a suitable didate?" Gao Shen asked early.
Carlo, trusted and knowledgeable about Spanish football, began sing his tacts for potential didates.
After ten minutes of searg, he emerged with a lead.
"I have someone in mind, though I'm uain if he fits your criteria."
"Please, go on," Gao Shen replied eagerly.
"He's currently with newly-promoted Cadiz. His credentials include w under Bielsa with the Argeional team from 2001 to 2005, alongside Pekerman and Vivas during a challenging period fentina. Subsequently, he returo Spain and has since served modest clubs near his hometown of Seville, such as Cadiz."
Carlo paused, then added, "During his tenure, Argentina faced signifit challenges, whiewhat obscured his tributions. sequently, he remaiively unknowe his association with Bielsa."
Gao Shen reized that coag resumes serve as valuable endorsements.
Had Bielsa's Argentina thrived, Bueura's prominence would've been assured. Yet, Gao Shen found himself intrigued by Bueura's profile, given Bielsa's reputation for football fanaticism—an indicator of Bueura's capabilities and alig with his own philosophy.
"Who is he?" Gao Shen inquired.
"Lorenzo Bueura."
Initially surprised by the name, Gao Shen struggled to recall its signifitil it clicked.
Guardio!
Wasn't Bueura Guardio's exclusive fitness coach?
He recalled Guardio's te Bara, where an expansive coag staff, including multiple fitness coaches, supported his vision. Over time, Bueura evolved into Guardio's trusted fidant, following him from Bara to Bayern Munid Maer City.
Rumor had it that Guardio's tactical prowess owed much to Bueura's rigorous physical training, particurly the famed "Dream Team 3" at Bara, known for their exceptional endurand work rate.
A potential talent!
Excited, Gao Shen sensed a rare opportunity.
"Sir, are you acquainted with him?" he pressed eagerly.
"I've met him ohough our acquaintance is limited. If you're ied, I reach out through a mutual tact. Given Real Madrid's stature, he might sider the opportunity seriously."
Gao Shen nodded decisively, "Please proceed."
Employing a personal fitness coach was out of the question fao Shen; it implied a temporary itment he couldn't afford. However, an opportunity with Real Madrid was another matter—it promised stability and a ce to prove oneself.
Real Madrid's current predit, particurly the team's training standards and pyer fitness, presented a challe also an opening for capable individuals to shine.
Gao Shen resolved, "Alright, please make the necessary arras. I'll approach the club."
Recruiting a fitness coach required reasonable demands yet guaranteed advanced expertise.
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With this major decision off his chest, Gao She a weight lifted.
Bringing Bueura aboard promised to alleviate Real Madrid's physical crisis signifitly.
Few individuals uood Bueura's capabilities better than Gao Shen.
Mrs. Carrow served a vish lunch, and uheir gracious hospitality, he thhly enjoyed his discussion about Bueura.
As the meal wound down, Carlo broached the pressing s raised by Alfredo and De Morena regarding Real Madrid's looming crisis.
"Don't worry, sir. I'm aware of their s," Gao Shen reassured calmly.
Carlo, slightly surprised, had expected Gao Shen to revel i victories over Atletiadrid and Arsenal. Instead, he found Gao Shen already pnning ahead for potential crises.
"What are your pns?" Carlo inquired, ed.
Despite no longer in charge, ained deeply ied in Real Madrid's well-being.
"Score one goal, and then find another for the team," Gao Shen replied with lofty determination.
Goals were indispensable for any team.
He referenced a cssic ese analogy: why do disciplined children falter in college? The reason lies in clear goals set from elementary to high school—unit tests, mid-terms, finals, entrance exams—each scores and rankings. On college, the absence of clear objectives often leads to pcy.
This principle applies to teams as much as individuals.
Whether a pany or a football team, a shared goal fosters unity.
Did Real Madrid ck goals?
Gao Shen believed otherwise, aowledging some may perceive their goals as unattainable or unrealistic.
However, having witnessed Arsenal's turnaround and believing in the possibility of miracles, he saw no reason to deem any goal impossible.
ained perplexed.
During their extensive versation, Gao Shen appeared as resolute as ever outwardly but inwardly operated with airely different approach. His teical and tactical insights, problem-solvihods, and overall demeanor bore a striking resembo Carlo's, yet markedly distinct.
This intrigued Carlo and brought him fort simultaneously.
Though uo pinpoint it, he sehis was the mark of someone capable of achieving greatness.
He eagerly awaited Gao Shen's move to tackle Real Madrid's tent crisis.
As they tinued chatting post-meal, Gao Shen's phone suddenly rang.
The caller ID dispyed Butragueno's name.
Answering the call, Gao Shen learhat Real Madrid had prepared a formal trad sought his input on specific terms. They asked if he could visit the Bero discuss further.
Surprised by the swift response from Real Madrid's office, Gao Shen halted the versation, firming his immediate avaibility to visit.
He wondered curiously what kind of tract Real Madrid would propose.
