Football: The Journey of a Coach

45. Deco The Green Field Dancer

With the inclusion of Deco and Wilfred Bony, Daniel began to be able to implement a 4-3-3 attack system. And this match will be the first experimental event, which should be patched again.

Daniel is aware that changing the existing tactical system will be risky, but he also knows that with the addition of new players, as well as the lack of skills of old players, inevitably this must be done.

The next day, January 23, Selhurst Park Stadium was full of spectators, due to the arrival of star player class Deco. The fans who were happy Deco would play for Crsytal Palace set up a big TIFO for him.

None of the Crystal Palace players enjoy this kind of treatment, but how else is this the effect of the big name Deco himself.

Daniel didn't expect fans to do this, but how else. Fans Crsytal Palace unfold the arrival of Deco by thinking that their beloved team has begun to stabilize again, the arrival of Deco is a sure proof of that.

    

Wayne Collins and William Carlton saw this scene in the stands, and they were very happy for Crsytal Palace. They had been Palace fans for decades, so seeing this kind of scene was a lot of fun for both of them.

William Carlton smiled at the scene below, and said. " Good move to bring in Deco, I believe this will raise the name of Crsytal Palace even better. Wayne!. "

" That's right Mr. Carlton, with Deco joining will further smooth the club's purchase negotiations. " Wayne Collins, uncle Daniel responded with the same smile.

"That's right, now a new buyer won't hesitate anymore. Because Crsytal Palace can even bring players with big names, such as Deco. But actually I was wondering how a Deco would want to play in the Championship. Wayne?. " William Carlton was relieved and curious, what way Wayne Collins used to successfully bring Deco.

" I'm actually just following the words of Daniel, Mr. Carlton!. " Willow answered humbly.

" After the words of Daniel?. How ? " William is full of question marks.

" yes. Daniel specifically said to meet with Deco's agent, Jorge Mendes. Daniel said to make an agreement with the Portuguese agent. "

Especially for Wayne Collins, he was initially hard to believe when Daniel said Deco would agree to play at Selhurst Park. How not, with two Champions Leagues, Deco will not be difficult to find another club to play.

But he believed in Daniel, so Wayne tried to get close to his agent first, Jorge Mendes. It was from his agent that a mutual agreement took place, that Jorge Mendes would recommend his players to Crsytal Palace. As long as the head coach agrees, if the coach agrees, the player from Jorge Mendes will be able to play at Crsytal Palace.

For Jorge Mendes this is also not a bad deal, although he has a star player Cristiano Ronaldo. But other than Chelsea and Manchester United, it is difficult for young players to get the chance to play at both big clubs.

So for the sake of a connection in the circle of small English clubs, Jorge Mendes persuaded Deco to play at Crsytal Palace. And it's not like Deco will play for long at Croydon's club, the deal is only half a season. And Deco has also rarely played under a new Chelsea coach, for both of them this is already a win-win opportunity.

" It's good then, it looks like Daniel can again make a surprise with his intelligent mind. Hahaha. " William, who heard Wayne tell him the story, was very happy with Daniel's vision.

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Deco's treatment left many of Palace's players itching, but they knew that Deco deserved this honour.

Captain Derry said to his teammates on the field with a smile. "Fuck, if he's not the holder of two Champions League titles, can he be treated like that!. "

Everyone was laughing out loud, yes, with just his big name, Deco was already worthy of this kind of treatment.

At first they were also surprised by the arrival of Deco, Crsytal Palace and Daniel no news or rumors though. Suddenly the big players like Deco became their teammates, of course it made a ripple in the heart of the team.

Peterborough had just 18 points, ranking first from the bottom. Sheffield Wednesday above it has a 10-point gap, which is a big difference, but it is not impossible to complete the task of surviving relegation. There are still more than ten rounds in the league, which is still early, but the task is considered quite difficult.

So don't assume the opponent is weak, it's actually a tough fight.

In this match, Daniel has made a lot of adjustments. Shawcross, Jamie Vardy, Ndiaye, Alan Lee and McCarthy will all play, and the newly injured Kante will rest first in this game. Daniel wants Kante to adjust his post-injury condition by backing him up.

Crsytal Palace will play with an attacking system this time, the midfield will be filled by Derry and N'diaye as defensive midfielders. Then Deco this time will play the brain of Palace's attack, Allen is naturally on the bench, Daniel wants him to learn first how the world-class midfielder plays.

Facing a Crystal Palace in good form, Peterborough was also worried. He set up the bus defense in a learned and stylish way, and let Crystal Palace be the dominant side of the game. It will be a test for Daniel's 4-3-3 system, whether this playing system is ready to be used until the end of the season.

None of the previous opponents let Crystal Palace take the initiative, but now there is finally a team willing to give the ball away, and Daniel will do well.

" Prittt. " With the whistle blowing, the match between Crsytal Palace and Peterborough began.

Alan Lee who was in the middle of starting the game by kicking the ball back, Deco who numbered 30 received the ball from the central striker of the team.

Deco decided to set the game up slowly, as instructions from the coach wanted him to familiarise himself first with Crsytal Palace's style of play.

At the start of the game, the Palace players patiently played the ball in their own area.fixing the attack direction followed the central Deco, patiently luring the Peterborough players out of their defensive areas.

Until Deco saw off a run without Vardy's ball in the 11th minute, the experienced midfielder saw an opponent's defensive gap, he unhesitatingly made a breakthrough pass towards Vardy.

Vardy who received the ball immediately ran into the opposing team's goal, but unfortunately he was dropped he area outside the penalty box by Peterborough players. The referee who saw that yellow carded the player who committed the offense, Palace's attack was successfully thwarted.

The home fans simultaneously let out the breath he held as Vardy got the chance.

Daniel who was on the sidelines rubbed his hair, saying. " Fuck, almost. "

Deco who became the executioner of free kicks this time, adjust the ball in the 12th minute. The Peterborough players formed a wall that would block Deco, who famously had a beautiful curling free-kick.

After the referee blew the whistle for the start of the free kick, Deco who had taken a swing released the ball from his right foot.

The ball formed a beautiful bow, darting towards the right side of the goal.The Peterborough goalkeeper could not stop it, the ball smoothly entered vibrating the opponent's net.

Daniel who saw his team ahead of his opponent, saw Deco who celebrated with Crsytal Palace players.

Selhurst Park Stadium shook, the fans celebrated the beautiful goal of Deco. They are happy not to play to see that world-class goal.

Daniel on the sidelines could only be astonished, against the background of the Crsytal Palace fans, he could only say. " Fuck, this will be the beginning of the revival of the Palace. "