LRAB Chapter 62 I Want to Win the Championship
Chapter 62 I Want to Win the Championship
When Ye Xian and Moyes arrived at the training ground.
Then I saw the coaching staff already standing on the sidelines.
Teaching assistants: Alan Irving, Jimmy Ramsden.
Goalkeeper coach: Chris Woods.
Strength and conditioning coach: John Quinn.
And there's also Andy Holden, the youth team coach who joined the first team today with several youth team players.
Adding to this the chief scout Robbie Cook, whom they had met at the previous meeting, this completes Everton's "behind-the-scenes" team for the new season.
Of course, Ye Xian and Moyes should also be included.
Ye Xian, in particular, holds the highest decision-making power over the team's tactics and player recruitment, and can be said to be the true core of the team's development.
Upon seeing Ye Xian arrive, the players who were already lined up on the training field all turned their attention to the young Chinese coach.
Before the players assembled, the coaching staff had already met at the training base, and Moyes introduced everyone to Ye Xian, so they knew each other.
But many of the players had never actually met Ye Xian.
They had only seen Ye Xian's gameplay during the World Cup livestream and were filled with curiosity about him.
Another thing is that he is really too young, even younger than some of the veteran players on the team.
At the age of 25, he actually became the head coach of a Premier League club!
This also broke a Premier League record.
Before Yip Yin, the youngest person to coach a Premier League team was Lombardo in 1998.
This former Italian international was 33 years old when he was coaching Crystal Palace as both a player and manager.
Ye Xian improved this record by 8 years!
It's too ridiculous.
As for Ye Xian not having a coaching certificate or anything like that, nobody cares.
In fact, the Premier League only started requiring managers to be licensed in the last year or two.
Otherwise, do you really think a player like Lombardo, who hadn't retired yet, would have had time to take the certification exam?
Vialli and Gullit, who were also Chelsea players and managers during the same period, were also in the same league, which was also not a problem.
Moreover, Ye Xian's current official position at Everton is "Football Manager," which is a level higher than "Head Coach."
So head coach Moyes can only be Ye Xian's assistant now, no problem!
Good morning everyone, I'm Ye Xian.
Ye Xian stepped forward two steps and began his opening remarks with a composed demeanor:
"I am the team's general manager for the new season, as well as your tactical director and, of course, the coach."
"I know that many people are unfamiliar with me. Many people are probably also curious about what such a young coach can do in the Premier League."
"All I can say is that when I was coaching the Chinese team at the World Cup, my opponents thought the same thing."
"Who is Ye Xian? He's not even a coach!"
"But in the end they got to know me—through the competition on the field, and through their defeats."
Ye Xian speaks English, while there are translators on the sidelines conveying various languages to the players.
The players laughed, and the atmosphere relaxed a bit.
Although it was done in a joking manner, it could be considered Ye Xian's way of "showing off," and more importantly, it was to intimidate the crowd.
Everton were a relegation-threatened team during this period, with no big-name players and no significant achievements.
The players on this team certainly have no right to question a coach who just led a weak team to third place in the World Cup!
This is strikingly similar to Mourinho's remarks when he first arrived at Chelsea.
"Please don't call me arrogant, but I am the European champion, and I think I am special."
This statement reveals Mourinho's confidence and directly silences the doubts raised by the public and players.
Ye Xian was the same way; after everyone had laughed, they immediately perked up and listened attentively to his speech.
Immediately afterwards, Ye Xian's gaze swept over the entire team.
This lineup looks quite pleasing.
Cristiano Ronaldo.
Rooney.
Drogba.
Cech.
Alonso.
Grosso.
Alves.
Gravesen.
Li Tie, Li Weifeng...
When Ye Xian looked at them, it was as if he were looking at his carefully collected treasures, the magic weapons that he would soon be able to use to make a name for himself in the new season.
However, everyone's gaze toward Ye Xian was different.
The 16-year-old youth academy prodigy Rooney looked youthful, his eyes filled with nervousness and anticipation.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who is eight months older than him, has a youthful appearance but an assertive presence. He stands tall with a hint of restless eagerness in his eyes.
Drogba, on the other hand, was filled with gratitude towards Ye Xian.
After all, this transfer directly "lifted him out of poverty and made him rich"!
He bought a new car the day he signed the contract...
In comparison, Alonso, who was only 20 years old, seemed much calmer.
This refined player possesses the composure of a midfield commander, standing calmly and confidently within the team.
Then, Ye Xian continued speaking:
"Last season, we finished 15th in the Premier League."
"For the new season, the club's goal for me is to avoid relegation."
"But I feel that this goal is still a bit too conservative."
"With such outstanding players in front of me, how could I possibly be just fighting to avoid relegation?"
This made everyone laugh again.
Ye Xian turned to Ronaldo: "What place do you want to get?"
"Boss, I want to win the championship!" Cristiano Ronaldo shouted.
This really made everyone burst into laughter.
Ye Xian couldn't help but chuckle.
They really are like newborn calves that are not afraid of tigers.
But that's just who Cristiano Ronaldo is.
Always competitive, always wanting to win the championship.
However, this season's Premier League is definitely not going to be easy.
Traditional powerhouses such as Manchester United, Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Liverpool are all eyeing the championship.
In the second group, Chelsea, Blackburn, Southampton, Tottenham, and even newly promoted Manchester City all possess considerable strength.
Ye Xian certainly wouldn't be as naive as Cristiano Ronaldo to shout out a slogan about winning the championship;
But he also understands that it is very important to give the players a goal that they can potentially reach.
So Ye Xian said:
"Of course I want the championship. Everton haven't won a championship in a long time."
"But everyone knows in their hearts that winning the Premier League title... is a little bit too difficult."
"But if it's not the Premier League title, why can't it be the League Cup or the FA Cup?"
"This way, we'll also have the opportunity to showcase ourselves in European competitions next season!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire training ground fell silent.
The players and coaches alike exchanged glances.
Win the championship and compete in European competitions!
This is a target that Everton, who have always been considered a weak team in the Premier League, have never dared to set lightly.
If someone else said that, people might have some doubts and think it's just empty talk.
But Ye Xian's words seemed somewhat convincing.
After all, both the League Cup and the FA Cup are single-elimination tournaments with a high degree of randomness.
Ye Xian led the Chinese team, which was also a weak team, to the semi-finals in the World Cup!
This fully demonstrates that he has the ability to lead a team to perform well in cup competitions.
"As for the results in the Premier League, as I just said, I will not just set my sights on avoiding relegation."
Ye Xian continued, "We will move forward step by step. Top 15, top 10, top eight..."
"But the final result doesn't depend on me, it depends on you."
Ye Xian's fingers swept across the Everton players in front of him:
"So, starting today, let's train hard!"
Everyone immediately roared in anger.
A fierce fighting spirit instantly ignited above the Bellerfield training ground!