Chapter 709 Selling the captain? Isn’t that Arsenal’s tradition?
Tencent Sports News.
"On November 8, Beijing time, according to the British "Daily Mail", the management of HYS, a subsidiary of Hermes, had close contact with the Liverpool management and members of the coaching staff in the morning local time. Sources revealed"
With the progress of the acquisition, whether it is domestic, British or even overseas fans, the few things that are most concerned about are arranged in order.
It's hard to say whether they are more concerned about whether T9 will transfer or whether the head coach who leads the team with poor results will stay in office.
But ranking Top 1 is undoubtedly Gerrard's transfer issue.
And this, after the two parties communicated and reached an agreement, became the main topic in the meeting.
Roy Hodgson, the veteran coach, had a clever time to meet Xiang Yang and Axel.
It can even be said that he made the right bet.
Now that it has been decided to acquire this club, there is actually only one thing before Xiangyang, Axel, and even the current club manager Ian Ayre.
That is to find out whether the Red Army has fallen to this point in a short period of time. Is it because of the lineup or the coach?
“Dear Mr. Xiang, can you allow me to express my opinion?”
What did Roy Hodgson say? In his opinion, the first thing to solve at the moment is his coaching position. .
Wanting to buy himself some time, he hopes to win the support of his new boss.
At least, don’t just announce the acquisition, but he will be kicked out of Anfield right after.
"Of course."
Xiang Yang glanced at the old man. He really wanted to hear what moving words this English coach who could bring Liverpool to the relegation zone could say.
Don’t tell me, based on the information collected by Bea Shaffer.
This coach is really very valuable right now.
If the head coach is fired rashly, including his salary and compensation, the total should be about 8 million pounds.
Over and over again, it is almost close to the annual income of Mourinho, the highest-paid coach today, at Real Madrid.
“I hope to get your support. It will take time to reverse the current situation. This is a major challenge for me, and I don’t want to give up in the current situation.”
Welcome Looking at Xiangyang's eyes, Roy Hodgson took a deep breath and said what he wanted to say.
This year's performance is so poor because the club lost too many players during the summer transfer.
Due to financial problems, the recruitment of various positions was not done well.
To be fair, Joe Cole, whom he urged to sign, shone for a time, had an exceptionally good performance, and also revitalized the team's offense.
Only in the subsequent strong dialogue, his fatigue was revealed.
This is a matter of schedule.
Liverpool just came up this year. They faced Arsenal in the first round, and then faced Manchester City and Manchester United away from home.
Successive defeats have demoralized the players.
In addition, there are such big problems in the internal links, people are scattered, and it is difficult to lead the team.
"Then I want to know what coach Hodgson thinks of Torres wanting to seek a transfer. As far as I know, many players want to leave Anfield, including you. There are many players introduced this summer. "
Xiang Yang listened patiently and asked with a smile.
"." Roy Hodgson was stunned for a moment and shook his eyes.
This question is really hard to answer.
He sold miserably just to secure a stable coaching position and at the same time secure more funds for signings in the winter transfer window.
And Xiang Yang’s words not only poked his lungs.
Also threw him a difficult problem.
To sell or not to sell Torres?
Those players who want to leave, let them go or not.
Once the supermarket is opened, scoldings from fans will definitely follow. Will he take the blame?
Damn it!
Didn’t I say that Asians don’t understand football?
For a moment, Roy Hodgson had to reorganize his words, and looked at the young Chinese in front of him with a strange look.
"Torres can be sold. Our coaching staff will make a detailed evaluation of other players who are willing to leave." Roy Hodgson answered truthfully.
Although, Torres is very important to the current club.
But his heart is no longer here.
Instead of forcing him to stay, it is better to exchange transfer funds.
Xiang Yang admired the old coach's awareness of current affairs. After nodding, he asked: "What about Gerrard?"
"Ah!" Roy Hodgson looked at him in surprise. Looking toward the sun. Should Liverpool's captain also be sold?
This is not possible!
Liverpool is Liverpool!
Not Arsenal!
There is no tradition of selling out the captain!
If Gerrard is really sold, how can he have the nerve to stay in the coaching position at Anfield, and how can he have the nerve to think of Dalglish who persuaded him to put out the fire.
You know, Steven Gerrard is the soul of the team among fans.
Even if we tear down the entire team and start over, we can't touch him.
In Liverpool, the change of captain has a different meaning.
After taking over the captain's armband from Sami Hyypia in 2003, this player has been making great contributions to the club.
"But he didn't help you control the locker room firmly, right?" Xiang Yang grinned and signaled Roy Hodgson not to be so nervous.
“Any player is a commodity in my eyes. You can give them special meaning, but they all have a price. I don’t have the time or energy to judge who really wants to stay. Liverpool, don't bother to guess.
If Liverpool has special meaning to them, then what I can guarantee to the players is that they will get the rewards they deserve."
"As for you, Coach Hodgson. Personally," Xiangyang looked at his watch and added, "I'm afraid, you don't have much time left to prove yourself."
"What about the Champions League?"
Roy Hodgson hopes that the Asians in front of him will not be too difficult to deal with.
Xiang Yang shook his head.
Of course the Champions League is important.
But more importantly, shouldn’t we first solve the club’s internal problems and form a reliable system?
Are you going to let yourself be scolded next season?
Roy Hodgson, who couldn't grasp Xiang Yang's true thoughts, had to ask: "When do you plan to meet with the players?" Good results.”
In Xiangyang’s view, participating in the Asian Games is much more important than Liverpool.
About 20 minutes later
Back to the main conference room, the conversation here is coming to an end.
As usual, there will be a dinner party.
From the moment they entered the room, everyone focused on Xiang Yang.
A few minutes after sitting next to Axel, everyone stood up and walked outside. Axel asked as he walked:
"How are you doing with your new wife?" Staff communication. "
"He is too old." Xiang Yang's words directly sentenced Roy Hodgson to death.
After a brief exchange, the old coach did not leave a deep impression on him.
“It’s nothing to pay an extra 8 million pounds.” Axel smiled and said that a huge sum of 600 million pounds would have to be paid. Xiangyang should not pay too much attention to such a trivial matter as 8 million pounds.
"It's not urgent." After Xiang Yang finished speaking, he suddenly stopped.
He turned his head and looked at Axel and blinked.
If I serve as the CEO of the reorganized HYS Sports Investment, will I receive an extra salary?
The salaries of the people under me are all so high.
Thinking about it, Xiang Yang glanced at the few Oaktree Capital executives around him who were having a good chat with the Bank of Scotland.
Their salaries are not low either, they are all in the tens of millions of dollars.
"Hahaha." Axel was amused by Xiangyang's sudden jealousy.
But don’t say it, the new contract is ready.
Xiangyang, your salary is indeed going to increase.
"Then I want to tell my lover about this good news first." Xiang Yang smiled happily when he heard that he really got a salary increase.
Hitting workers brings the joy of beating workers.
This happiness is quite pure.
"By the way, I want to call Berlusconi back first." Xiang Yang, who took out his mobile phone, suddenly remembered something more important.
Roy Hodgson was right about one thing.
Selling Captain.
Isn’t that Arsenal’s tradition
(End of this chapter)