Chapter 711 Xiang Yang has a new love
Short hair, no baldness.
While boarding the plane to China, Xiangyang looked at the middle-aged man named Edwards in front of him with slight curiosity.
It is rare for British people to not start to go bald in their 30s.
Introducing data models into the club’s future management system?
If it weren't for the fact that the man in front of him had a pretty good resume at Portsmouth and Tottenham, plus he was recommended by the CEO of Oaktree Capital, Xiang Yang would really not want to waste his precious rest time.
But Xiang Yang, who knew that a letter was coming in the era of big data, had no intention of looking down on him.
In the future development of enterprises, the analysis model of the retail industry will not only play a vital role in inventory allocation, but also product planning.
What is involved here is not only Pareto analysis, but also shopping basket analysis, correlation analysis and so on.
To put it simply, being a designer seems to be a perceptual job.
However, with the development of the times, it is also inseparable from the support of data to discuss trends and directions, and to study independent customer groups to meet the needs of more consumers.
But what does this have to do with football?
Facing Xiang Yang’s doubts, Edwards, who was fully prepared, explained the origin of this theory with a smile.
At first, the first sport to which modern data models were applied was baseball, a very popular sport in the United States.
As early as 2002, the Oakland Athletics relied on this set of player data to create a winning baseball team with an extremely limited budget.
Compared with the complexity of football, the turn-based baseball game is obviously more adaptable to accept this set of gameplay.
Even just paying attention to how often batters get on base can make a difference for a team.
Football is a dynamic sport.
So even though some teams have realized that the new models built by statisticians have brought changes to the sport, the application still follows the old tradition.
That is, the data analysis theory proposed in the 1950s around basic elements such as player position and passing sequence.
Don't underestimate the changes this set of data analysis has brought to football tactics.
A simple suggestion to reduce lateral transfers allowed the Wolves, which not many people know in the football field today, to win the league championship three times in the past five years.
"Mr. Xiang, data is more objective than people."
As he spoke, Edwards took out the data analysis report he made to apply for the position in Liverpool.
The top page is the personal data about Torres.
It is not difficult to study a player who has attracted much attention in the Premier League.
Torres's style of play relies too much on speed and explosive power.
Although he has maintained excellent performance since coming to the Premier League, the fierce league environment has also caused his injuries to gradually increase.
In the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 seasons, Torres did not play 25 games in the studio.
Especially, before the World Cup, he had to rest for 4 months due to a serious knee injury.
Even though it was just in time for the World Cup, there were still key performances.
But with the overall decline of Liverpool in the new season, his scoring efficiency and offensive threat have also significantly weakened.
This is visible to the public.
But Edwards’ data reveals something more intuitively.
The reason why Torres has played so well in the Premier League is mainly due to the fact that in Benitez's 451 formation, the forward single forward can get the full support of the B2B players in the midfield behind him.
Without this set of defensive counterattack tactics to effectively involve the opponent's defense, Torres' speed and strong explosive power would not be able to be used.
This also explains why when Benitez was coaching Liverpool, strong-power dialogue was never empty.
But in the long league, it is difficult to maintain a good state for a long time and continue to score points.
Think about it too.
How explosive is Torres? Ask Lahm of the German national team in 2008. He definitely has a say.
Xiang Yang's eyes stayed on the report for a few seconds and asked: "Then according to your analysis, what are the chances that he will return to his peak next?"
"It depends on his personal mental ability. However, judging from the data collected in recent games, both his speed and explosive power have declined off a cliff since his knee injury, and he can only reach 70% of his previous level."
He cannot win the championship. Edwards can only analyze the exact data based on experience.
This kind of player's decline in competitive ability due to injuries is not impossible to find a template in football.
Kaká, who transferred to Real Madrid last year, is a very striking example.
After losing his speed advantage, his aggressiveness in the midfield also dropped significantly.
But there are many stars who have overcome knee injuries, including Alan Shearer, Del Piero, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Totti, Xavi, Pires, Roy Keane, Robert Football superstars such as Baggio and Ronaldo have all suffered serious knee injuries during their careers.
Xiang Yang nodded, there was nothing wrong with what he said, it was reasonable.
Edwards hesitated for a moment and then said: "I have observed his recent performance through video tapes. Under the pressure from the outside world and the team, he has been exposed when facing the goal on the court. "Shows of hesitation and anxiety"
The implication is that Torres needs to rest and even introduce psychological treatment.
Otherwise, it will be very troublesome once we fall into a vicious cycle.
Xiang Yang was a little surprised. This guy still understands psychology?
“Alternatively, the team can consider introducing 1-2 B2B midfielders during the winter break to protect him behind him. After all, Gerrard’s state also needs appropriate adjustments. "
Facing Xiang Yang's gaze, Edwards added what he wanted to say.
"Which one?" Xiang Yang thought about the players he knew, not many.
What B2B midfielder.
Isn’t the midfield just two wingers, one as a defensive midfielder and one as an attacking midfielder?
“Do you think Chelsea’s midfielder can help him?”
Hearing this, Edwards was also stunned.
But then I was shocked.
This was key information related to the club's winter break transfer, and Xiang Yang was able to tell him so frankly.
That means
Think of the transfer rumors surrounding Torres, coupled with the personal relationship between Xiangyang and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
Both selling and buying are possible.
Without thinking too much, he quickly shook his head and said: "The introduction of midfielders like Lampard and Essien is completely useless to help Torres."
"Huh? What should I say?" Xiangyang stopped drinking coffee.
“The introduction of players like Lampard and Essien will slow down the team’s offensive speed and rhythm. Although Lampard’s position is further back than Gerrard, he I prefer to insert from the back. This will occupy Torres' position space even more, and will also keep the opponent's defenders in a small defensive area." More than ten hours later.
As soon as the plane arrived at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, Xiangyang left the airport with Bea Shaffer and Annabelle and went to the hotel first.
Edwards, who followed him all the way, was not so lucky.
Without even entering the customs, he took Xiang Yang's private plane and rushed back to London.
But unlike the tired crew members, he was particularly excited.
Unexpectedly, after flying for more than ten hours and talking all the way, he got his job in Liverpool.
As Xiangyang’s assistant, he will next be fully involved in Liverpool’s acquisition and subsequent transfer matters on behalf of Xiangyang.
At least the guarantee Xiangyang gave him was that he would be given a corresponding position after the specific acquisitions and the reorganization of the HYS sports department were completed.
This location basically requires no guessing.
As long as a Premier League club has a say in transfers, it is equivalent to a "technical director" position waiting for him.
The technical director of Liverpool or the technical director of HYS is more tempting than the promises made by Fenway Group.
Especially, the Boss Xiangyang is really giving up.
You have to say that this person doesn’t understand football or football clubs.
That's quite right.
But he can listen.
At work, there is a difference between feeling a certain position and relying on the boss and being relied on by the boss.
Especially when Liverpool's lineup will be reorganized in the future, the feeling will definitely be different.
“Bababababanana
Bababababanana
(Bananaaaaaaah!!!)
(Oh!)Bababababanana
(Potatoyaaaaaaaaah!!!)
Bababababanana”
A Minion BananaSong composed with French pronunciation has finally been recorded.
In the recording studio, even Minions director Pierre Coffin, who came over, listened to the passionate singing by Adam Lambert, Liu Xixi, and an unknown Chinese actor. , couldn’t help but laugh and applaud while clapping.
The whole song contains only three sentences.
Bananas are delicious.
I love eating bananas.
Potatoes are also good.
What is the connection between potatoes and France?
The status of this plant from America in French cuisine cannot be replaced by other crops.
As a Frenchman, Pierre Coffin knows this very well.
"I will have the production team complete the MV production for you as soon as possible." Pierre Coffin stood up from his chair and expressed his gratitude.
Adam Lambert's lyrics and melody are very brainwashing.
After listening to it, I still want to listen to it, and I can’t help but hum along.
Liu Qianqian’s creativity is very interesting.
As for Deng Chao, whom he didn't know
The lyrics of "Potato" he shouted out were brilliant.
"Thank you, director." Hearing the praise from the Hollywood director team, Deng Chao beamed. He would rush back to Paris to complete the filming of the movie.
After shaking hands, Pierre Coffin looked at Liu Qianqian and said: "Liu, it has delayed your shooting time."
"It doesn't matter." Liu Qianqian waved her hand with a smile.
About this matter, she had already said hello to Director Zhang Mouzi before joining the set.
Asking for leave to return to Beijing to cooperate with the recording is not considered a drama.
"Director Pierre, if there is nothing else, I will rush to the airport first."
Yes, she has to rush to Guangzhou.
Watching the opening ceremony with Xiangyang.
In just one day, she will return to Qingdao quickly.
When they heard that Xiang Yang had arrived in Guangzhou, Adam Lambert and his agent's eyes lit up. Obviously, they also wanted to take advantage of such a rare opportunity to meet Xiang Yang.
"Okay, why not, let's go together." Pierre Coffin suggested with a smile.
This morning, he had a call with the CEO of Hermès Film Investment Company, Little John.
The other party is also on his way to Guangzhou.
Seeing that everyone was going, Liu Qianqian thought about it, got into her nanny car, and called Xiang Yang.
“Are you all coming?” Xiang Yang, who had just checked in at the hotel and hadn’t had time to chat with Little John and Ding Zhong, frowned.
Can't you just take some time off and let him and Liu Qianqian live in a world of two?
Really.
"Okay, I'll ask Mr. Ding to help arrange a car to pick you up at the airport." After complaining in his heart, Xiang Yang said to the phone unhappily.
As soon as the phone was hung up, Little John, who was holding back a thousand words, came over with a smile.
"Hey, Xiang." Rubbing his hands, Little John said with a smile: "Tell me about Liverpool."
"." Xiangyang was speechless.
Ding Zhong couldn't help laughing, looked at the time and said: "Mr. Xiang, the boss of Xide Sheng is coming soon. Look"
"Okay, let's go down to greet him. "
Said, Xiangyang took out a business card from his trouser pocket and handed it to Little John and said:
"This man named Edwards is specially responsible for the club's affairs. What do you think? Just call him if you have any questions.”
"Edwards?" Little John raised his eyebrows as he took the business card.
I have never heard of this person.
Xiang Yang said: "His views on the club and football are very good."
Hearing this, Little John let out a "haha", glanced at Bea Shaffer, and teased Said:
“You don’t have a new love, do you?”
"Say it again?"
Bea Shaffer's face turned cold instantly
(End of this chapter)