Football: I can see player entries.

Chapter 299 Ben Fleck

To Li Yanqing's relief, once the team had gained considerable strength, adjustments became much easier.

He doesn't need to force the players to take performance-enhancing drugs anymore; they just need to win games normally, and they'll be able to recover quickly.

Perhaps this is the reason why Guardiola's Manchester City has been so successful?

As head coach, Li Yanqing now needs to focus more on tactics and increasing the team's bench depth.

The sudden problem with their current form is due to insufficient roster depth.

But he didn't rush Kevin and John; getting the work done always takes time.

In their next match against Arsenal, they seem to be gradually finding their rhythm under new manager Mikel Arteta.

Whether Burton can be considered a consistently strong team depends on whether they can maintain a consistent winning percentage when facing strong opponents.

"Judging from the opposing team's lineup, other teams are quite confident in some of the players we have produced."

"Justin is now the starting full-back, and Cazorla, who has regained his form here, has also become a key midfielder."

In the conference room, Li Yanqing and the coaching staff were analyzing Arsenal's current tactical characteristics.

But before that, Li Yanqing can indulge in a little self-satisfaction.

He suddenly understood the mentality of the players he had nurtured or helped who had established themselves in top clubs.

Let's get back to tactics.

Since Arteta took over, he seems to have changed the team's previous style of play. According to Li Yanqing, it seems to be a move towards a possession-based style of play.

Although the tactics are not yet fully developed, they have already taken a very good shape.

This is understandable, as the other party was once Guardiola's assistant coach.

Just as Li Yanqing's coaching of the team was based on Mourinho's philosophy and then improved upon it, the other side inherited Guardiola's philosophy.

Although both are among the best head coaches in the world, the difference is that the former's tactical philosophy has not been fully implemented for a long time.

Given that the latter's record with Manchester City was indeed very good, most people actually felt that Mourinho was a step below Guardiola.

Li Yanqing obviously wouldn't think that way.

He felt that the former had simply wasted too much time with Manchester United.

Like now, when he was leading Tottenham, their performance in the first half of the season was also quite good, with an excellent five-game winning streak.

Of course, there's no way to be sure if this is like the honeymoon period between Solskjaer and Manchester United.

Everything will be clear after this season.

In short, Mourinho is indeed seen by fans as being past his prime.

Therefore, the match between Burton and Arsenal is highly anticipated.

In their view, Li Yanqing and Arteta are the tactical successors of the two men.

Li Yanqing's advantage lies in having led Burton for two years, while Arteta's advantage is that Arsenal has a stronger attraction for excellent players and greater financial strength.

Currently, the former has a slight advantage.

“Last year they kept Mkhitaryan and also bought Aubameyang.”

"Their combined power is still quite formidable."

Nave doesn't pay much attention to players he's too familiar with; he doesn't think it's a big problem.

On the contrary, this attacking duo had previously dominated Dortmund and had already proven their strength.

"Aubameyang is very fast and has good shooting skills."

"I think Pepe shouldn't play tomorrow. It would be better to pair Araujo with Manolas..."

"And the defensive midfielder."

"The only option is David Lewis."

When facing a formidable opponent with distinct characteristics, Burton actually only had a few options.

Li Yanqing felt that he should focus more on tactics.

Just as they were having a heated discussion, there was a knock on the door.

"A tactical meeting is in progress! Do not disturb!"

Has no one told you this?

Li Yanqing always took this matter very seriously, and even Cheng Mengmeng didn't dare to interrupt them.

So when someone knocked on the door, he immediately launched into a tirade of questions.

To his surprise, a very familiar voice came from outside the door.

“It’s me, Lee, Chris.”

“I think I have to interrupt you, because this is really important.”

Chris's tone was a bit serious, and after hearing him say that, Li Yanqing immediately opened the door.

He believed that the other person was the least likely to act recklessly.

However, the other party did not come alone.

A young man in a suit was following behind him.

Probably...not even thirty?

Let me introduce you.

"This is Ben."

“Ben Fleck.” The young man behind him acted as if he knew him well, stepped forward, introduced himself, and then said with a smile.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, my head coach."

"Perhaps we will continue to cooperate for a long time in the future."

"Huh? What do you mean?" Li Yanqing didn't react for a moment.

Why does this guy act like he's the boss here?

Chris quickly explained, "He is Robinson's son."

"Robinson doesn't plan to return home for the time being, so he's letting Ben take over the club and brewery business temporarily."

Okay, the other party is indeed the boss here.

The new boss.

"That's all."

"Starting tomorrow, he will officially take over as the club's CEO."

"I've already given him your phone number, please write it down."

"Okay." Li Yanqing nodded, then suddenly said 0.

"Uh, Ben?"

"I don't know if it's impolite to address you like this, but I've never cared about such things, and I hope you don't mind."

“Of course, no one will be upset if you call him by his name.” Ben smiled and shook his head, maintaining a very approachable demeanor.

"Is there something you need, my head coach?"

"It's nothing serious," Li Yanqing shook his head.

"I just want to confirm whether Robinson told you about the agreement he made between us?"

Regarding club management...

"Of course, don't worry about that." Ben quickly waved his hand and then patted Li Yanqing on the shoulder.

"As long as you are the head coach, you have the final say on team matters."

"I will keep that in mind."

"Then there's no problem. It's a pleasure to cooperate with you, Ben!" Hearing this, Li Yanqing felt relieved.

He was afraid that Robinson's son would be like Woodward, which would be a problem.

"Of course, it's a pleasure doing business with you..."

ten minutes later.

A luxury car was parked outside the club.

Ben was leaning against the car door when he lit a cigarette.

"Uncle Chris."

"Our head coach seems to be a very strong-willed person."

Does he have any interesting dark history?

"I've suddenly become very interested in this..."