When former Spanish international Thiago participated in the program recently, he analyzed the tactical systems of the four coaches Guardiola, Ancelotti, Flick and Klopp. The following talks about Guardiola, Thiago worked with Guardiola during his time at Barcelona and Bayern.
"Playing under Guardiola, you will understand the essence of football, know how to fight as a team, how to face opponents, and how to find each other's weaknesses. We were mainly playing the classic 4-3-3 formation, and he made full use of the super personal abilities of Barcelona players. . Busquets will move to the left center to create space for Xavi to intervene in the early rhythm of the game, and then connect with players such as Iniesta, Pedro, and Messi in this area. We do not often let the goalkeeper directly initiate the first pass, but more through the team's tacit promotion at the time. The level of coordination is amazing. The players can always pass the ball accurately and successfully enter the next stage and area of attack. It makes us very happy to see that everyone is not only familiar with their own playing style, but also the style of their teammates."
Guardiola - Barcelona period
"Guardiola has a clear requirement for the No. 8 or No. 9 players in Barcelona and Bayern - to mark their own exclusive areas in training and not to leave easily during the game. In this way, the team will form the orderly layout he wants. You need to maintain your running line throughout the game. This is a hard physical requirement to keep turning up and down, because one of the core principles of a midfielder is that the pass must always be in a diagonal direction, and the ball must also follow the diagonal principle. This way we can create a space for receiving the ball, so that we can pass the ball as soon as possible. Forming a one-on-one situation creates additional advantages for the team. Under this tactic, after occupying these areas, we can first see the opponent's position, always aim to their side and behind, and then be ready to pass the fatal pass and create opportunities for the team. . I think this is the subtlety of the tactic: when the ball is on one side, the other No. 8 player must be in place early, running through, or quickly filling in when the ball moves to the other side, creating a new offensive situation. "
"As a No. 8 player, you need to protect your zone. Domain, always pay attention to the movement coordination of the three midfielders. You must not only participate in the offense, but also pay attention to the dynamics of these players. When we adjust the position, we must ensure that key players are not missed on the offensive end. For example, when Messi retreats, the defensive players will retreat with him. At this time, either the No. 8 player follows up or waits for the winger to come in, which can always create a numerical advantage. In this way, we can form a 4-on-3 or 4-on-2 situation in the center, and we can win the game as long as we establish an advantage in the center, because we can accurately pass the key ball. If the receiving player is under pressure, he only needs to turn around to create a threat. The two wingers will lurk behind the defensive line. These tactics allow you to pass the ball with your eyes closed - you just need to anticipate the movement of your teammates and send the pass in advance, because you know that if Messi drops back, these two players will. Plug in. We have one more advantage in possession, which can form a driving force in the middle, and can also use the opponent's gap to press Messi, allowing the winger to insert behind him. "
Guardiola - Bayern Period
" After all, Messi's tactics were slightly adjusted when he was at Bayern. There are unique players who can have a huge impact on the game. At that time, we had three forward scoring machines such as Lewandowski and Robben, and the connection between the full-backs and the wingers was very close. There was a tacit understanding between Lahm, Robben, Ribery and Alaba. They were never at the same height or on the same line. When Ribery is on the outside, Alaba cuts inside; when Ribery cuts inside, Alaba moves to the outside and constantly alternates positions. As players at the 8th position, Martinez, Vidal and I have different styles: Xavi Martinez has strong ball control and excellent passing vision; Vidal is typical. A versatile midfielder; I prefer to look for opportunities to deliver the final pass behind the midfield line. I have close contact with the four attacking players and am familiar with their movement habits, such as knowing when a certain player will intervene. I will also switch positions with Javi Martinez, although I will lose some temporarily. Position advantage, but the integrity of the tactical structure must be maintained. "
" Lewandowski is an orthodox No. 9 player, not a false nine. When it is necessary to open up the opponent's defense, other players can also cut inside to participate in the attack. With five people participating in the attack, there are also players who can stabilize the formation for a long time. These two players (wingers) can not only create opportunities in the center, but also play a role on the wing, because they know that the full-backs have outstanding abilities and will provide assists in time to complete the final pass or create offensive threats. "