In the past few days, the most important part of Guardiola is not in the training ground, but in the team doctor. Iniesta and Milito were injured in the game against the Spaniard. Among them, Iniesta was injured slightly. At that time, the team doctor said that he might catch up with the game against Nottingham Forest, so the game ended with the Royals. In Madrid's War of the Century, he began to care about this issue, for fear that there would be some repetitions.

Iniesta is now the team's midfield organizer, he and Xavi two people in the midfield to sort out Barcelona's offense only methodically. Barcelona is considered the most beautiful team to play on the planet, and it is the two of them.

When dealing with the aggressive Nottingham Forest, Guardiola didn't want anyone to lose.

In addition to Gabriel Milito's serious injury, he really hopes to come up with the strongest lineup to deal with Tony Dunn this tiger.

Two days before the game, the good news finally came. After a detailed physical examination of Iniesta, the team doctors confirmed that he is in good condition and can play in the first round of the Champions League quarter-finals.

Guardiola was relieved.

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Although the two teams are facing life and death battles, there is a smell of gunpowder between the two coaches. But the relationship between the players is not as bad as outsiders think. As a Barcelona player who has played in Nottingham Forest for many years, Pikwe, although many of his former teammates have left in Nottingham Forest, there are still a few people who have a good relationship with him, such as Bell and Lennon. Pepe, his former centre-back partner in Nottingham Forest.

Fortunately, Dunn had worn it a few months earlier, otherwise he would see Real Madrid’s main central defender and Barcelona’s main central defender talking and laughing together in the future. He really didn’t know what a wonderful feeling he would have in his heart...

Of course, some media hyped up this relationship. When the Nottingham Forest team arrived in Barcelona, ​​they asked Pepe questions in an interview. Pepe bluntly said that he and Pique are very good friends: "...We have a tacit understanding on the court, and I enjoyed that time. Of course, I also cooperate well with the current Kompany, Woodgate and others... But he wants to leave, I also think it's normal. After all, he came from La Masia... You asked what will happen when the game? Of course I will not be merciful, and the game is a game..."

Pique also responded to Pepe’s words: "...Yes, I still remember the time I played in Nottingham Forest. But I have a clear head and know what game this is. You don’t have to doubt my loyalty to Barcelona, ​​otherwise I did. I will not choose to leave Nottingham Forest. Maybe I will treat them to dinner after the game, but before then I just want to beat them."

He was also asked by reporters how it feels to work with Dunn. As the Catalan media recently said that Dunn’s bad things were very active, some of the remarks were enough to constitute a personal attack and slander, which made Pique a little bit. Unhappiness-Put aside the loyalty to the team, Guardiola can't keep up with Tony Dunn's position in Pikwe's heart in terms of loyalty to the coach.

So he decided to put aside the previous "no comment" attitude and say something nice for Dunn: "Tony Dunn is a very charming head coach. He seems to have a kind of magical aura that can make you fall in love with him. Attracting. In fact, many people in England criticize his style, but his players always stand with him."

The Catalan media are not satisfied with this answer. They want to hear the voices of the Barcelona players who share the same hatred, rather than such "alien". So someone asked: "But every player who left Nottingham Forest seems to have never said anything good about him..."

Pi Kui smiled: "Isn't I the one?"

"So what about Guardiola?"

This is a trap, Pikwe carefully circumvented the past: "They are both very good coaches. I have the honor to play under them and both won the European Champions Cup." Pikwe was under Tony Dunn. Having won two European Champions Cups, under Guardiola's leadership, he won the Champions League for the third time last season. So when it comes to the Champions League cup experience, he may be richer than many of his teammates.

Pique may be the only player in the Barcelona team who has kindness towards Nottingham Forest and Tony Dunn. The other players had a bad tone during the interview.

"There is no doubt that we will win."

"I want a victory."

"We are the defending champions!"

...

And so on, such declarations make people feel that Barcelona is simply full of confidence.

What do you think of Tony Dunn, a master of psychological warfare?

"The louder the clamor at this time and the more nonsense they say, it proves that they are more guilty of conscience and must use this kind of bravado to find themselves some confidence. And me? I never talk nonsense before the game." He said lightly. The anger and attacks on Barcelona were resolved, although many Catalan media ridiculed him as a self-slap: "If he'never talks nonsense before the game', then maybe the end of the world should be here." Fans in China and Barcelona have denounced Dunn for “the thick-skinned can be the Great Wall” and scolded them on the Internet with the Nottingham Forest fans who have been called "hillies upstarts" and have appeared in large numbers with the rise of Forest.

Dunn said so, and did so. When the team arrived in Barcelona, ​​he refused to accept interviews from unknown sources. Outsiders wanting to know what the coach is doing can only be through Pierce Bruce's "Nottingham Evening Post". Nevertheless, the information he revealed to the "Queen's Journalist" was pitiful.

He concentrated on preparing for the game, planning to fight at the Nou Camp.

The media complained that "Tony Dunn's little secret time" is here again. I really don't know why he likes closed training so much. But what makes the media even sadder is that although Tony Dunn drives them away like flies, they do rush like flies that have seen a cake. To put it more bluntly-they are really cheap.

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On April 16th, after a month of repeated hype, the two sides had countless wars of words, mixed with the Barcelona Derby, Spanish National Derby, Nottingham Forest and Chelsea. The war against the earth is finally on the verge.

At this time, all the noise seemed to disappear suddenly, no matter it was on the forest side or on the Barcelona side, no one jumped out and spat. At this time, if they are still obsessed with winning or losing in their mouths, they are not qualified professional players.

On the day of the game, it is only the result of the ninety-minute game that can determine who can boast and who can only hang his tail with his head down. If you don't want to be stepped in the mud and humiliated after the game, put all your thoughts into the game.

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Tony Dunn is in the luxurious visiting team locker room at Camp Nou, giving the players one last reminder and special advice.

"Iniesta this game, he and Xavi are the core of their organization. You must pay more attention. Don't give them too much space and time to get the ball before the penalty area. Our wing must pay attention to the opposing full back. Assists, especially their right side, our left side, today’s defensive tasks are quite heavy. Alves and Messi are all concentrated here. But I don’t ask you to just defend, because it won’t work. Appropriate Time to fight back and tell Barcelona that if they dare to press up, we dare to fight back!"

Dunn's expression is serious, as are his players. No one would underestimate such an opponent, let alone in the opponent's home court.

Nowadays, Barcelona’s lineup is a bit weak to describe as “luxury”, and “terror” must be used.

On the tactical board, Dunn drew the opponent's starting list he just won:

Goalkeeper Valdes, center back is Pique and Puyol, right back is Alves, left back is Lahm, who joined from Bayern Munich this summer. With three midfielders, Yaya Toure dragged behind, Iniesta and Xavi topped the front to organize the attack. Among the three forwards is Bo Yang, on the left is Silva, who was once seen by Dunn, and Messi on the right.

Thirty-four-year-old Henry has left the team, and Eto'o will report every season that he is going to be sold out, but in the end he still stays in the team, but his main position has been replaced by Bo Yang. The speed weapon he was proud of gradually rusted as he got older, except for the mouth, it was no longer as brave as before.

This time, Dunn didn't plan to hand Messi to Wood, because there were Harvey and Iniesta in the middle and it was impossible to give them the middle. So Wood and Thiago's main responsibility will be in the middle, defending the two organizations midfielder. Messi was handed over to Barnes and Matthias Fernandez, and others to take care of.

At the same time, the pressure on the right defense is not small. Silva is not a vegetarian, Ram is also a full-back who is good at assists.

Coupled with a flexible Bo Yang, it is really a headache. Faced with such an offensive lineup, what should the defensive team do to be comprehensive without revealing flaws.

If you really play against Barcelona, ​​there are probably few teams in the world that can retreat. Dunn wisely chose a defensive counterattack, placing heavy troops in the midfield, guarding strictly, and cooperating with the whole team.

"You must ensure that the formation is not disturbed by their passing. The full-backs do not need to be too adducted. This will give them a chance to play on the wing. Messi and Silva are various masters. We are in the ribs. There are George and Thiago. The range of activities should be increased appropriately, but don't lose your position."

"Guys, this game is very demanding on defense. But that doesn't mean that we don’t pay attention to offense. The purpose of the away game is not to not lose, but to score and score more goals. Pay attention when defending. You have to think about offense anytime and anywhere. However, on the premise of defense, we cannot give too much support to the offense. This requires your offensive players to figure out their own methods, but no matter what you do, you must be resolute. Move forward when you have the opportunity. Pass forward! Don't think about whether this attack can be such a boring question, you just have to bring the football closer to the opponent's goal, that is success! As long as we can create enough trouble, Barcelona's offensive momentum will naturally weaken. This There is no pure offense nor pure defense in the world. We must be more patient than our opponents!"

After talking about the technical and tactical points that need attention, Dunn threw away the marker in his hand. "Okay, guys. Let's talk about something less boring. If I say that this season I'm not sure we will win the championship, are you surprised?"

I can see that most players are not surprised, obviously they also have a certain degree of understanding of their own strength.

"I always have the impression of being arrogant, but I'm never blindly arrogant. When did I say that we would win the championship, but didn't? No, not once." He shook his head and said. "But this time I can't ask you more. Barcelona is indeed strong now, I think even stronger than last season when they won the Champions League." Dunn said this with a solemn expression.

But someone expressed dissent. Eastwood smiled and said, "Hey, boss. Are you kidding us? I have been with you for so many years, I have never seen any team you are so afraid of..."

Dunn glared at him: "It's not fear. I'm never afraid of opponents, but I hope you don't have blind and confident emotions. That will only push us into the dark abyss. To be honest, I didn't want to play this season. I’m in the finals, so I’m very happy to be able to meet Inter Milan and Barcelona in two consecutive rounds-I don’t have to wait until the finals to have a chance to meet one of them. It’s great! I ask you all A game is played as the final, regardless of how far we can go, it is meaningless! It is meaningless!"

The boss today was uncharacteristically. Instead of boosting everyone's morale before the war, he said something that devalued himself to be too high for the opponent, which really made the players incomprehensible... But when they saw the serious expression on the boss's face, they definitely did not pretend to be. Yes, he also wiped the smile off his face, leaving only frowned brows and sharp eyes. They always believe in the boss, and since the boss said so, then they did.

"Play Barcelona as your opponent in the final, and play any other opponent as your opponent in the final! That's all I want from you."

The players finally walked onto the court with such emotions, while Tang and Dunn fell behind.

"What is this?" Tang asked.

"Barcelona is really strong, so I have to do some tricks. The soldiers will win." Dunn smiled cunningly. "Tell them not to think about what they are going to do in the future, to play in the finals, to use all their energy in each match, and then when they suddenly intend to stop and take a breath, look up—wow, it’s the finals. That's it!"

"Then have you thought about the championship or did you not think about the championship?"

"If we are all in the finals, why should we try our best to win the runner-up?" Dunn turned to look at his partner, his brown eyes flashing with uncertain light. (To be continued, if you want to know what's going on, please visit www.qidian.com, there are more chapters, authors are supported, and genuine reading is supported!)

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