LRAB Chapter 275
Chapter 275
"The game has entered the 30th minute!"
"The score of both sides!"
"Still 0:0!"
"Everton has been implementing the defensive tactic of parking the bus in the backcourt since the beginning of the game."
"This is a headache for Manchester City, which is weak in positional warfare."
"Several offensive transmissions in the frontcourt were resolved by Everton's chain defense."
In the ESPN live broadcast room, Wang Tao couldn't help shaking his head and smiling bitterly.
Football game.
As long as one side firmly implements the tactic of parking the bus in the backcourt, the artistry and viewing value of the game will decline sharply.
The main thing is that there is nothing to explain.
Manchester City attacks, Manchester City is trapped and makes mistakes, Everton passes the ball back, Everton loses the ball in the midfield, Manchester City attacks again, Manchester City loses the ball again...
Back and forth, over and over again.
Dull.
The situation of the game is really too dull!
Stuart on the sidelines became more and more impatient. Since the start of the game, he has faced teams with strong defense, but this is the first time he has encountered a team like Everton.
Mainly.
Under the training of David Moyes and the resolute execution of Everton players, their backcourt defense is indeed good.
In front of Everton's goal.
Multiple players formed two lines of defense, like two chains pulled together. The two side defenders David Weir and Phil Neville never came out of the penalty area. The central defender Joseph Yabo standing in the middle stepped forward to defend when Su Fei appeared in his own hinterland.
At the same time, midfielder Tim Cahill, as a free man, constantly provided defensive support for his teammates.
Standard "Italian chain defense".
Stuart had to admit.
In the Premier League, which is famous for its offensive and roughness, only a head coach like David Moyes can train his players like this.
This guy can win the best head coach twice in three years.
There is a reason.
On the contrary.
The players on the field have been made a little impatient by Everton's "turtle formation", and they frequently make mistakes and lose the ball under the opponent's coordinated defense.
Now.
It's time to test the on-the-spot adaptability of this quasi-champion coach.
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At this time, in London, Chelsea training base.
Jose Mourinho, who just finished the 36th round of the game yesterday and easily defeated his opponent.
is watching the game between Manchester City and Everton in front of the TV.
The arrogant Portuguese is drinking hot coffee with interest. In England in April, the average temperature is still just over 10℃, which is very cold.
"Moyes this guy."
"He is so good that he doesn't learn, but he actually learns from Santini."
"Park the team's big bus in front of the goal to defend."
"Interesting."
Although Mourinho said that Moyes didn't learn well, he felt a little happy in his heart.
If Manchester City fails to beat Everton today.
That means.
The championship trophy can be awarded to Chelsea in advance.
What?
You said Manchester City hasn't played against Chelsea yet?
How could the arrogant Portuguese think that his team would lose to Manchester City?
That wouldn't even appear in his assumption.
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Beep!
The referee blew the whistle to end the first half.
0:0.
The score on the big screen was still 0:0.
Manchester City's players followed Stewart back to the player tunnel with their heads down, while Everton's players were still smiling and interacting with the fans in the stands as if they were leading by a large score in the first half.
Everton fans in the stands of Goodison Park.
They were also very satisfied with the home team's performance in the first half.
Originally, they thought the team would be beaten.
Instead, Manchester City was anxious and swollen. This result was beyond the expectations of many fans.
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The visiting team's locker room.
Su Fei ate a banana silently, and listened to Stuart's anxious tactical adjustments with his teammates.
"First, we need to increase long shots to force them not to easily compress the space!"
"Second, set pieces, especially corner kicks, Cassano, Knight, you two have to find ways to create some corner kick opportunities."
"Third, increase large-scale lateral transfers and mobilizations in the frontcourt."
As Stuart explained, his fingers kept moving the magnets representing the players on the tactical board.
"Finally."
"Just calm down."
"On the court, only a calm mind can ensure the most correct choice."
"Slow down the pace."
"Facing Everton today,It is difficult for us to have the kind of quick counterattack opportunities that suddenly rush up. "
"They are very patient."
"If we are more patient than them, we can find the opportunity to score in the gap!"
In the 15-minute halftime break, Stewart talked nonstop for 13 minutes.
Leaving 2 minutes for the players to think and digest.
The locker room was very quiet.
Everyone was lost in thought, thinking seriously about how to make changes in the second half.
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"Players from both sides have walked out of the player tunnel."
"The second half of the game is about to begin."
"I didn't expect that Manchester City and Chelsea will fight soon."
"But today they were challenged by Everton, who ranked 12th in the standings."
"This team, which was in the Champions League zone last season and performed poorly this season, showed their full resilience and tacit cooperation between players today."
"Manchester City!"
"Come on in the second half! ”
As the season draws to a close, Wang Tao, a die-hard Manchester City fan, no longer hides and directly shouts “Come on, Manchester City!” in the live broadcast room.
It’s enough to see how anxious he is now.
-[Alas, this Everton is really a turtle eating a weight, determined to play a turtle formation, it’s really difficult!]
-[What’s wrong with Everton letting Manchester City win? Anyway, it’s in this position.]
-[The buddy upstairs, what you said is wrong. Why did Everton lose? Even Sunderland, the last one, is trying hard in every game, but it’s really not good enough.]
-[That’s right, Everton is also very clear that if they successfully draw Manchester City today, it will be tantamount to revenge on Manchester City.]
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On the court, the second half began.
Everton players.
As expected by Manchester City, James Beattie, who got the ball, passed the ball directly to Mikel Arteta.
Mikel Arteta fell back again.
The ball was already at the feet of defender Joseph Yabo.
Everton's back-to-back performance continued!
Manchester City.
Su Fei still took the lead, leading a group of midfielders to implement high-pressure tactics.
Including Manchester City's four defenders, they all pressed to the position near the center line.
On the side of the court.
David Moyes stroked his hair with interest.
Turned his head.
Wanted to continue to appreciate Stuart's exasperated expression in the first half.
As a result.
But saw a calm and expressionless Stuart.
Hmm?
David Moyes frowned unconsciously.
This old man.
Why doesn't he seem to be in a hurry anymore.
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