Just as Zhuang Mingge and Van Prag were talking in the VIP box, the players from Fiorentina and Ajax were all concentrated in the locker room, and the head coaches of both sides were in the final pre-match mobilization:

"Young guys, our opponent in this game is Ajax. Although they have lost nearly half of their main players this summer for some reason, we cannot underestimate this game because of the decline in the opponent's strength. In fact, let's look at the current team Ajax, Van der Sar, Brinde, Debor brothers, Litmanning, and we are all familiar with Korini and Jannikeda. They are still a very outstanding team, so we must not take this game lightly!"

After hearing Ranieri's analysis, the Fiorentine players couldn't help but put away their relaxed mentality. Although this head coach, who always looks frowning, often makes some conservative mistakes, as a traditional Italian coach, his pre-match preparation and analysis are indeed worthy of attention from every player.

In addition, Ranieri has indeed led the team to win a lot of honors in the past two years, which has also played a very good role in establishing his prestige in the locker room. At least no player in the Fiorentina team dares to openly refute his opinions.

Since Ranieri has told them that they should not be despised by Ajax, the players should naturally be vigilant. If Fiorentina, with a well-rounded team, cannot even win a half-disabled Ajax, then the whole team will be embarrassed, and the weak will defeat the strong. This kind of thing will be enough to become a topic of talk in European football for many years.

Think about the Greek mythology in 2004. That game has been mentioned frequently after nearly ten years.

The Fiorentine players don't want to be nailed to such a pillar of shame at all.

"Van Gaal's main formation last season was three, four, and three, but due to the departure of Cruivet, Kanu, Finiti George and others, Ajax's offensive players in the frontcourt were already seriously insufficient. Therefore, judging from the previous warm-up games, Van Gaal removed a midfielder and added a defender to the defense line, and instead played the four, three, and three formation in order to enhance the team's defense without sacrificing the offense."

"Among the three players in Ajax midfield, due to Rijkald's retirement and the departure of the other two (Ranieli is not good at talking about Davis' name directly, after all, they are their own players now), the only main midfielder Ronald Debor is better at breaking through and cooperating with teammates to play the ball instead of controlling the rhythm. In fact, Eugenio (Colini) who was loaned from us has become the core of their organization this season. I think many people here should be familiar with his playing style, relying on continuous passes to organize the offense of the entire team. They rarely use breakthroughs, and long shots and direct threats to the goal are not great, but be careful of his set pieces. For him, we must focus on defense. Massimo (Kripa), your main task in this game is to keep an eye on him, interfere with his balls, and don't let him organize the offense calmly. As long as we can control him, we can gain an advantage in the midfield."

Kripa nodded, knowing what he is good at.

"But you have to be careful that your movements are too big. Corini's style of playing is very stable and careful. It is difficult for ordinary fouls to lose balance. Just defend closely or cut off the passes from others to him. There is no need for the referee to take out a red card before halftime to send you out of the court." Ranieri reminded again with concern.

"Boss, don't worry. You know Massimo's defensive ability. It's no problem to let him deal with Paul Sousa. Can that old boy Colini be even better than the Portuguese?" The deputy captain Effenberg broke the originally solemn atmosphere in the locker room with a light sentence.

Ranieri looked at his main midfielder angrily and said, "Okay, Stefan, I will assign you a task today. If Ajax scored a goal in this game today, I will ask the boss to deduct your monthly salary for every single one you score. How about it?"

"Don't worry, boss! Ensure the task is completed!" Effenberg said seriously and saluted Ranieri as if he was a decent man. "Hey! Have you heard that this game is related to my salary. If they are sealed, I will invite you to the best restaurant in Monaco for a big meal after the game!"

"Oh!" The aura of the people in the locker room was aroused by Effenberg, although many people's thoughts were: the deputy captain was finally willing to treat him, and he must perform well this time, and he was poor after the game ended...

"Behind Korini is Giannikeda, who is responsible for sweeping the Korini and protecting the defense line. His mission determines that he cannot play his offensive ability in the game. Ajax's three forwards are Finnish Litmanning and their local forward Ovemas and Michel Lauderup who has transferred freely this summer. You should be familiar with Ovemas. He is very fast. The final of the Champions League last season made Milan's golden defense suffer, so be careful not to give him too much room to sprint in the game;

A striker Littmanning has a far less impact than Cruivet. He uses his technology and organizational skills to create opportunities for his teammates and wait for an opportunity to score. And although he is a Finn, his physical ability is insufficient, so the best way to deal with him is to constantly use his body to interfere with him without giving him any room for maneuver. As for Big Laudrup, now thirty years old, he naturally cannot be as energetic as he was when he was young. He relies more on his own experience to organize the team, and can use the method of dealing with Littmanning to deal with him."

"In terms of offense, I think we may have more trouble. Frank de Boer has a strong head-on ability and a good long pass, so, Gabriel, we need you to suppress him; and the other central defender is also their captain Blind, but he is a little older after all, Ronaldo, this is your opponent last season, I believe you can deal with him; as for Ajax's two full-backs, Van Bronkhorst, who transferred from Feyenoord, is quite stable, and it is difficult for us to find a breakthrough from him, but Bogard on the right is only a temporary cameo, and he is tall and looks quite clumsy when defending the wing, which is available, so Yuri, you can consider attacking from the left later when you break through."

After carefully explaining the basic situation of Ajax players to the players, Ranieri made the final pre-war mobilization: "Now, boys, let's go and win the first European Super Cup championship in Fiorentina's history!"
Chapter completed!