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How little did not go to the ugly duckling becoming a swan ... 

How little did not go to the ugly duckling becoming a swan ...

2.12.2010

Levski effectively ended their participation in Europe last night after losing 0:1 in Ghent. It remains, of course, a match against Sporting, which because of its prestige is nice Blues do not fall. Comes with Beroe and battle for the Cup of Bulgaria, which will be mild, but now is an appropriate time to say a few summary words about the team of Yasen Petrov, Georgi Ivanov.

The presentation of Levski in Europe very similar to the tale of ugly duckling that became a beautiful swan at the end of history. That means roughly gone "blue". Let us return for a moment in last March to April, when it seemed certain that the team did not play in Europe. Then, after African suffering, Levski still come to the area "Europa League . But that instead of fans happy, as if they threw in horror what I expected there to their favorites.

But then it started to Levski tells a forgotten story. First were from anonymous Irish Dandolk. Pogroms against them were considered normal, though even so mediocre against rival Chelsea rarely make seamless beat lately. Doyodoha Then turn the two top-quality Swedish team Kalmar AIK and who were overcome by Levski and suddenly ugly duckling began be turned into something much more beautiful when in the groups of Europe League ...

All again I said "So far we are not making more." Then came pretty lucky, but attained by devotion and good football victory over Ghent. Two very strong macha in Lille, where only luck deprive the Blues more than a speck in more to come, and yesterday's duel with Ghent, which if nothing else, players clear PEpit showed courage and correct tactical game. Pogrom of Sporting was the only drop of tar in the presentation of the team, but team 3-4 months and like defeat is not ruled out, since even Real (M) can afford it ...

What is clear? Ugly Duckling, which was the hair to remain only in Bulgarian swamp in spring, only 6 months later with at least 4 points in the groups of Europe League after a series of strong matches. And for fans of Levski again perhaps there is hope. For the first time in quite some time, they yearn to come back to the fall to play again in Europe, rather than fear anonimnik who will seek glory for their favorites. This is very, very big achievement of sporting and technical staff and players. Team, which is 4 months and 8 new players and new coach, reached its peak in Europe at this stage of development.

It further should sober assessment of things and reporting errors because they occur, and many. First is the typical household nature of Levski this year in Europe. Decent, but very timid performances as a guest, almost no thought of attack and as a result ... only 3 goals in 6 games as a matter of fact we should note that they came against Dandolk and squid, which are the weakest teams played against Levski. And without strong games here and there and away wins at least we can not wait for the results in Europe.

As for a domestic championship was clear. If Levski played on top of his stock in full, it will hardly have problems with one rival in the country. Underestimation of individual teams and the fact that certain players are simply indispensable for "histors, are pretty big problem for Yasen Petrov and Gonzo, which must be solved. Outside any judicial errors and other adverse factors, it is these two things now that claim the difference of 5 points Litex in the championship.

All these problems are surmountable, however, Levski, and valid for other teams in the A group. The important thing now is to be aware of the sport and technical management of the club to make its findings and work in the right direction. What is it ? Moderate selection in the first place - in any case sell for 2-3 pax major players in one place, as this could prove disastrous. In the opposite direction - certainly not needed until 4-5 signings. and 1-2 will do the job if not sold, but to refine their choice.

And then as full confidence at this stage to coach Yasen Petrov, who mistake many times before, but also showed that there are qualities to lead the team like Levski. And this confidence to see Giannini had paid off and the Blues really transformed into a beautiful swan, which will drive their fans dreaming again next fall ...



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