“Please Mister, let me play…”
“No, you’re not at your best level, you’re not gonna play”
Quite some years ago, Samuel Eto’o of Inter Milan tried to persuade his boss, Jose Mourinho, to play him in a huge Champions League fixture against Chelsea. Mourinho was steadfast in his response - no! But secretly, the Portuguese provocateur was motivating him.
A little anger
A soupçon of frustration
Mourinho, looking for a threat response…a shade of red that would energise the brilliant Eto’o - “I’ll show you Mister” became Samuel’s driving creed.
In my new book, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞, I dedicate a chapter to competitive motivation. Speaking to players directly, I suggest taking a 3E approach to game day motivation - excitement, enthusiasm, enjoyment…
“I can’t wait to show Mr. Mourinho how good I am. He’s going to see what a great player I am. I can’t wait…”
Excitement
Enthusiasm
Enjoyment
You see, with a little linguistic manipulation, you can turn a threat into a challenge. You can get excited about the presence of a negative. You can a little anger and frustration in a positive way.
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𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞.
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐭)
Comportamientos ofensivos de Corea del Sur en fase de progresión + zona de finalización ante estructura 1-5-3-2:
-> Distancias cortas de relación
-> Repetir pase para atraer y generar espacio
-> Perseguir saltos defensivos
-> Rupturas en la última línea
Spain showing some clear examples of how to use 10s & half space occupation as a means to create invasion/depth behind opp. back lines:
- Timing of runs to hit gaps to receive when FB releases
- Dragging CHs out -> wingers running into vacated space
- Clearing space for the #9
Pep Guardiola on using videos as tools & what is the use of videos with the players?💻
Detailed explanation on his football methods and knowledge
Full 90 minutes interview available in the linke below👇
https://t.co/hKLhiQLkCY
Fahd, İspanya'nın kenarlar ile iç koridoru nasıl kullandığını ve bu alanlarda uyguladıkları rotasyonları incelemiş. Euro 2024 finalinde İngiltere'ye attıkları ilk gol de bu şekilde gelmişti.
Fuentes'in pozisyonu anlattığı kesitin çevirisini de bırakayım.
3️⃣AMPLITUD POSICIONAL
La amplitud no es estética; es fijación. Estirar el campo al máximo busca:
✅ Dilatar intervalos: Sobredimensionar distancias en el bloque rival. Al provocar su "salto", el espacio a la espalda es masivo para poder progresar de manera limpia
Defensive Master | Far-Side Players
Pressing is not only about the players around the ball.
The far-side players can also create pressure.
Their position can remove the next pass, make the possessor hesitate, and give the pressing players an extra second to arrive.
¡Míster Luis Enrique! 🏆
Entrenamiento previo final UCL 2026
Sus tareas principales ✍️ (-1)
😃Rondo lúdico centro campo
🧠Juego de posición 9c9+3
👁️Finalizaciones 3 acciones
⚽️Golpeos fuera del área
Video íntegro 🤩
🟡⚪
"درس تدريبي | Training Masterclass"
"6🆚3" Transitions Rondo to Goal🔥
Fabian Hürzeler 🇩🇪
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C🏴
-استمتع بالقراءة وشاركني آرائك👇
⚠️ملاحظة:
"في حالة الإهتمام التواصل معي مباشرة لا يوجد لدي "وكيل رسمي" أو جهة مخولة بإستقبال العروض أو التفاوض نيابة عني"
HOW LUIS DE LA FUENTE’S SPAIN PLAYS🇪🇸🎥🧠
▫️4-3-3 in possession
▫️Triangular combinations in wide areas
▫️Attracting opponents
▫️Attacking space
▫️4-4-2 defensive block
With simple yet highly effective processes, Spain are one of the best national teams in the world and among the main contenders for the title⚽️
⚙️@tacticlipfutbol
🟥 Tres mecanismos para superar la presión rival desde el saque de puerta
🛡️ Málaga CF
🗣️ Juan Francisco Funes
1️⃣ Encontrar al pivote como hombre libre.
2️⃣ Liberar al central opuesto.
3️⃣ Progresar mediante tercer hombre.
🗣️ Luis Enrique to Kylian Mbappe: "I've read that you like Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan would start defending like a son of a b****"😤
Amazing Luis Enrique's masterclass documentary!👏
Available complete documentary 3 episodes long in the link below👇
https://t.co/CPJXKfZTBx
"KYLIAN, SI NO CORRES, NO DA" 🗣️💥
Tremenda lección de pizarra y honestidad brutal de Luis Enrique sobre cómo Mbappé condicionaba el bloque defensivo del PSG y cómo tuvo que adaptar el sistema para protegerlo... ¡pero con límites! 📋🔥
#LuisEnrique#Mbappe#PSG
Training - GK Build Up + Open Play (Training session I did for the UEFA PRO course in @cercleofficial )
1⃣ GK B-U vs man-marking
Focus how to use the GK as +1 to attract pressure
- Finding free player that is created
- Follow opponent press
- Find the free players through 3rd man combinations
2⃣ Open Play 10v8 (Farioli - Porto concept video as example)
Focus to create + find free players between lines 1st central > or in wide zones through overloads
- Attracting press centrally
- Follow opponent press > create option between
- 3rd man combinations > to find free player
- Create free player + attract opponent in wide zones via ball oriented overloads with short distances
- Diagonal switch focus
Ataque posicional do Mamelodi Sundowns de Miguel Cardoso com base no 3241. Relação fluída entre os médios em diagonal com um a saltar uma posição, triângulos por fora, contra-movimentos para gerar espaço nos "quadrados" e variação com o GR.