opening a balotelli

Chapter 134 The fourth goal of the season, the goal of qualifying for the European war
"Good goal, Matt Ridge! It's his first Premier League goal! The Sheffield United winger played particularly well in the Championship last season, and this season he has taken on more defensive tasks. But with today's game, after five league games, he has also handed over the data of one goal and one assist, which is very good."

After Zhan Jun finished speaking, he felt a little regretful, "It can be seen today that Bolton attaches great importance to Li Mo's defense. Up to now, Li Mo has not scored a goal, but Li Mo is in good condition and played very smartly. , Bolton's head coach Owen Coyle should be having a headache now, even against Li Mo, other Sheffield United players can score goals, I wonder if he will change his tactics in the second half?"

The Sheffield United players on the field once again celebrated on the touchline. Li Mo was very happy and did not feel anxious about not being able to score a goal.

After all, winning is the most important thing. Of course, if there is a chance to score a goal, he will not miss it, but there is no rush for this thing, and it will happen when it is done.

After this goal, the pace of both teams slowed down. Sheffield United got a 2-0 start in the first half, and the players were quite satisfied. The coach adjusted his tactics as soon as possible. If he continues to play like this, there is no hope of scoring points at all.

Soon, the first half ended, and the players from both sides returned to the locker room. Sheffield United's Speed ​​emphasized a few things that were not good enough in the first half, but the tactics remained unchanged.

Unexpectedly, Bolton did not choose to learn from West Bromwich Albion. He spared no effort to press and press Sheffield United's midfield at the beginning of the game. Several sets of plans prepared by Speed ​​​​were useless.

However, it is completely acceptable for Sheffield United to play like this. The strength gap between the two teams, to put it bluntly, is not on the same level. question.

Li Mo jokingly said to several wide players, especially Trippier and Bertrand: "You pass me a few more good balls in the second half, I feel that they will not send two people to stare at me in the second half gone."

Vardy licked his face and leaned over, asked him to pass a few good balls, but was "suppressed" by Li Mo with one hand.

"If the opponent keeps staring at you like this every game, then we can play easily. You can open up space as soon as you walk, and I want to go forward and play forward."

Ma Datou scratched his head and said, when Vardy heard this, he quickly glared at him, holding Li Mo's arm tightly, as if he was afraid that someone would snatch his striker partner away.

Medel's English level is still improving relatively quickly, he quickly raised his hand and winked at Speed ​​and said: "I can also play as a striker. I think my running position is not bad, and my shooting skills are not bad. Boss, you can consider me. Push it up the front line and try."

Speed ​​smiled and shook his head. Medel can indeed go up and down, but if he is put on the front line, Sheffield United's midfielder will lose the sweep gate. This deal is not worth it.

Vardy is in a hurry, why do these guys want to take his place, come to the front line to hug his thigh?
He couldn't hug himself enough, how could he live without Li Mo!

Vardy immediately gave a middle finger to several teammates with bad intentions.

Amidst the noise, Li Mo pulled Trippier, Bertrand, and Matt Ridge over to start the PY transaction.

There is no striker who doesn't like scoring goals. Although he is not in a hurry, it is always good to get more opportunities.

Several people discussed immediately, if Bolton stopped staring at Li Mo in the second half, then they will work together to earn the club's bonus.

After all, both goals and assists are paid for. Although the amount of goal bonuses and assist bonuses is different, Li Mo gets [-]% and they get [-]%. Bigger, why not do it.

In a relaxed atmosphere, Li Mo finally reminded his teammates not to relax.

"Don't dawdle at the beginning of the second half. Continue to maintain the offensive rhythm against Bolton. We will try to score another goal earlier and completely kill the game."

The other Sheffield United players nodded one after another, trying to make Bolton people give up early, so that the rest of the game time can be spent controlling the field more.

"By the way, remember our goal: [-] points! If you win this game, you will earn [-] points. If you earn enough relegation points earlier, we can devote our energy to the cup game earlier. GoGoGo! Win Bolton People, come on!"

"come on! Come on!"

The players of Sheffield United applauded each other to cheer each other on, and then pushed open the door of the dressing room and walked out.

The Bolton players on the other side came out at about this time, and they seemed to be in better spirits than in the first half. It should be that their head coach gave them a bloodbath during the intermission.

The two teams changed sides and fought again. Bolton's players seemed to increase their pressure on Sheffield United, but on Sheffield United's side, the midfielders headed by Drinking Water had already been mentally prepared and did not panic at all.

Medel's possession of the ball in the midfield and Drinkwater's wide-ranging running response made Bolton's players' pressing completely useless.

Trippier also ran to the middle from time to time to make a response, helping to transfer the ball. After another wave of Bolton players' physical strength was consumed, Trippier passed the ball back to Drinkwater, who was responding. Suddenly he dribbled the ball forward for about ten meters, and then diverted with a long pass, passing the football to Bertrand who was plugging in on the left.

Matt Ridge feinted and took away Bolton's midfielder in a running position, because Bertrand could directly kill Bolton's backcourt ribs after getting the ball.

In the second half, because Bolton wanted to attack more, there was only one central defender staring at Li Mo. At this time, Li Mo raised his hand with his back, and Bertrand quickly passed the ball to the front of the penalty area.

After Li Mo got the ball firmly, he leaned behind his back to mark his central defender. Bertrand accelerated to run, but Li Mo made a thrust in the opposite direction. At this time, Vardy on the other side was also rushing in at a high speed. Li Mo The ball that was plugged in coincides with Vardy's line entering the penalty area!
"Is Vardy going to score again?"

At this time, countless fans had question marks in their hearts, but in the next moment, Vardy touched the ball and went deep into Bolton's penalty area, but quickly knocked the football back.

Li Mo didn't need to get rid of the Bolton central defender beside him at all, he directly carried the opponent's interference, and directly pushed the ball against Vardy's return!
Bolton's goalkeeper, and also Li Mo's favorite goalkeeper, Jasklainen, did not play today due to injury. The substitute Bolton goalkeeper had already been penetrated twice by Sheffield United players in the first half. At this moment, Li Mo Shooting, he panicked a lot.

Push shots in the penalty area usually pursue the angle. Bolton's substitute goalkeeper took a gamble and moved to the far corner ahead of time, but he soon discovered that Li Mo didn't know whether to play psychological warfare with him or his own shot. The technique is too confident, and the direct push is in the middle of the goal!

The speed of the ball was so fast that Bolton's substitute goalkeeper had no time to twist back to make a save. He closed his eyes, unwilling to face the fact that the goal in his hand was pierced for the third time.

"Shh!"

The crisp sound of football hitting the net sounded, there was no suspense anymore, Sheffield United led by three goals!

After Li Mo saw the football entering the net, he ran towards the corner flag area with a smile, then he jumped high, clenched his hands tightly, and punched the air hard!
Sure enough, it still feels good to score a goal!
Vardy was the first to charge towards Li Mo as if asking for credit, and he was still muttering: "Only I am the most suitable for you. Look at how kind I am to you. You have to pass me a good ball next time." !"

Li Mo hugged Vardy's shoulders and was happy. Naturally, he agreed, but he quickly realized that he had given Vardy many assists. If this kid pays him back once, he will ask him again. It would be too bad for him to return the ball well!
But before Li Mo opened his mouth to refute, other Sheffield United players surrounded them, interrupting their communication.

"What are you two talking about, let's talk after the celebration!"

Matt Ridge threw himself on Li Mo's back and said excitedly.

In the past, his teammates liked to jump on Li Mo to celebrate, but he hadn't tried it much. This time, he ran higher in the celebration, so he had to try the "VIP" position for Sheffield United's celebration.

Speed ​​clenched his fists off the court and waved in front of him. Li Mo's goal almost killed the game, and he can make adjustments later.

Although the current Premier League schedule is okay and not close, they will play the third round of the Carabao Cup against Burnley in three days. At that time, many players on the field will have to start. Save some energy.

Their first goal in the Premier League this season is to avoid relegation, and the second is to try their best to see if they can reach the top six. In the England Cup, they want to win a championship.

Mainly for the consideration of the European war next season.

Now the top four teams in the Premier League can play in the Champions League, but it is too difficult for Sheffield United to compete for the top four this season. One reason is that the bench thickness is not enough, and the other reason is that most of the players in the team are only playing in the Premier League for the first time this season. Later, the toughness and experience of the team will be tested more.

Toughness is easy to say, but experience can only be accumulated over time, and don't underestimate experience. The closer to the final stage of the league, the more experienced players can give full play to their advantages and help the team win. Contest.

Don't look at the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League. Once the final moment of relegation comes, many middle and lower reaches of the Premier League rely on the veteran players in the team to crazily grab points.

Otherwise, at the end of each season, why do so many rich teams overturn frequently?

It is not without reason that the fans jokingly call the Premier League's top four battles "Let the top four battles".

Speed ​​is not sure that he can withstand the pressure at the end of the season in the first Premier League season, and he will definitely lead the team to the top four, so it has become the consensus of the team to compete for the top six and qualify for the Europa League .

However, in the current Premier League, only No.5 is directly entering the Europa League. If the sixth wants to enter the Europa League, it depends on the faces of the top four.

Because only the top four teams win the English League Cup or the FA Cup, the qualifications for the Europa League will be postponed to sixth in the league.

Of course, if Sheffield United can win one of the FA Cup or the League Cup this season, they will also qualify for the Europa League next season, so in these two cups, Speed ​​is currently grabbing both hands.

The English League Cup will be played first, and the FA Cup will have to wait until January for their game, so there is no rush, the time is staggered anyway.

At that time, it will be seen how far the League Cup can go. If the League Cup can reach the quarter-finals before the end of the year, then they will focus on the League Cup. If they are eliminated in the League Cup before the FA Cup starts, then Just focus on the FA Cup.

If they are eliminated in both cups, then the only way to go is to reach the top six.

So this season, the goal of Sheffield United is still challenging. After the players and the coaching staff have a certain goal, they are also united and vowed to win the qualification for the European competition next season.

Although the road is long, they are already on the road now.

(End of this chapter)