Football: The butcher in the midfield at the start, the magic bird stunned

Chapter 193
The game continued, and He Wei also continued his commentary.

"Zhongyang TV, Zhongyang TV."

"What you are watching now is a quarter-final match of this season's Coppa Italia. Now the game has come to the 24th minute. The Atalanta team at home is leading 1-0."

"Zappacosta takes the free kick on the left wing."

"Pass into the restricted area!"

"I was pushed out by Chen Xiaoliang!"

"Wellerto made a big-footed clearance! The ball went out of the sideline."

"We saw that in addition to the goalkeeper, Roma has a full nine players defending in the penalty area."

"It is indeed difficult for Atlanta to score in such a dense defense."

"Throughout the first half so far, the most outstanding player is Atlanta's left winger Zappacosta."

"Protruding forward and defending from the back, crossing through the ball, cutting inside and bottoming out, he can do anything."

"It was as if we were not seeing Zappacosta, but Rui Costa."

"It's all thanks to Karlsdorp, the Roman right-winger who played against him."

"Blindly going forward and grabbing up, created a huge defensive vacuum in the rear, and the almost undefended right gave Zappacosta unlimited room for movement."

"Now Mourinho replaced Celik as a right wing-back after only 23 minutes of the game. It seems that he can't bear Karlsdorp's performance."

The situation after Celik came on the field also confirmed Mourinho's thoughts, but with a normal right back, it is impossible for the opponent to explode like this.

With the strength of Atlanta's players, it is far from being able to suppress Rome.

With Celik's dedicated defense and Matic's assisted defense, Zappacosta tried twice but failed to find a good offensive opportunity, so he had to give up and transfer the ball to the center and right for development.

In the 25th minute, Froule tried a long shot, but it was too straight and was easily hugged by Patricio.

As long as Roma gets players, they will launch a quick counterattack without hesitation.

In the 28th minute, after Abraham received a pass from Binia, he cut in from the left and shot a low shot, which was not powerful and was picked up by Atlanta goalkeeper Musso.

In the next 10 minutes, the two sides did not kick the shots within the range of the goal, and the fighting area was all concentrated in Atlanta's midfield.

The home team has a high ball possession rate of 65%, but only has 3 shots on target. The core playmaker Pasalic is not so much frozen by Roma's double midfielders, but that he himself has no desire to attack.

Occasionally, it is good to try a long-range shot, but at other times, as long as you feel that the opportunity is unreliable, you should immediately sway or pass back to ensure safe passing and reception, and ensure the team's possession of the ball.

On the Roma side, it seems to be a replica of Mourinho's fight against Barcelona when Mourinho was in charge of Real Madrid.

As long as the ball can be destroyed, whether it is out of bounds or out of the baseline, priority should be given to destroying the ball.

This allows Atalanta's attack to be artificially fragmented, preventing them from playing coherent football and instead throwing throw-ins and free-kicks constantly.

The purpose of doing this is also very simple. Repeated set kicks, especially sideline kicks, can allow Roma's formation to press forward more, and reduce the risk of being pushed through the defense line in continuous positional battles.

Roma's defense of Atalanta's touchline was a real headache for Gasperini.

The point-to-point marking of as many as 4-5 players often makes Atlanta's sideline players unable to find the object to throw the ball for a while.

The frequent feints and fake runs of the receivers can increase the accuracy of throwing the ball from the sideline, but it will also cause the defense to lose its position after the ball is intercepted.

There is one thing to say, Mourinho, who has fought against the peak Barcelona for many years, is the most experienced in the face of high-position pressing and extreme ball possession.

Gradually, Roma began to take the initiative on the field, although their possession rate was still very low.

In the 41st minute, Hartbauer threw the ball out of bounds. Marinowski, Pasalic, De Roon and Jim Siti, the four teammates in the front, center and back court all went to support, but they were still marked by Roma. Locked tightly.

Helpless, Hartbauer saw that the referee was going to blow the whistle if he didn't throw the ball, so he had to go forward and throw it in the direction of another striker Boga.

Not surprisingly, the ball was pushed out by Smalling, who was robbed. After Matic took control of the ball, he immediately passed it to the right side with relatively few people without waiting for Atlanta to recover it.

Celik received the ball and dribbled. Facing Zappacosta, he passed to Chen Xiaoliang in the middle, and then retracted at high speed, Zappacosta followed closely.

However, Chen Xiaoliang, who received the ball, did not carry out the cooperation of two passes and one pass. Instead, he took the ball to the right to cover the side, and then advanced along the side.

Now, seeing that Chen Xiaoliang had entered his defense zone, and Frule, who was marking Chen Xiaoliang, was still in the defense zone of the midfielder, Zappacosta had to let Celik go and pounce on Chen Xiaoliang instead.

Just when he turned his head and ran for a few steps, and Frouler, who was changing defense, hadn't caught up with Celik, Chen Xiaoliang made a through pass forward, and Celik had returned to the wing again. The former caught the ball again.

"Pretty!"

"This is a standard two-on-two winger, using transposition and counter-running to mess up the defensive players' positions, so as to achieve a breakthrough cooperation."

"Celik down!"

"Cesko and Abraham in the middle are already in place!"

"Celik chose the inverted triangle cross!"

"Near the penalty spot!"

"Wei Letu! Hit the door!"

"Muso didn't respond!"

"But the ball unexpectedly hit Cesco's buttocks, and was kicked out of the sideline by Demiral's big foot!"

"Weilertu covered his face with his hands, and he felt very regretful too!"

"It's such a huge goal, it's not good to shoot anywhere, but it's going to be shot on the teammate!"

While the Roma players were still feeling regretful and the Atlanta players were secretly rejoicing, Chen Xiaoliang had already picked up the ball on the right.

"Quick! Zeki!" he was calling Celik!

Celik reacted immediately!

Chen Xiaoliang threw the ball to Celik.

At this time, another assistant coach of Atlanta, Gritti, shouted in a row, reminding the players to pay attention to the fact that Roma is about to serve the sideline ball!
Zappacosta, who was confused by the small-scale cooperation just now, immediately rushed to Celik.

After Celik received Chen Xiaoliang's hand throw, he immediately hit back to Chen Xiaoliang, then turned around and rushed to the baseline!

Zappacosta will not make the mistake of looking at the ball but not the person again this time. He also turns around and continues to suppress Celik to prevent Chen Xiaoliang from picking a pass to him and hitting behind him again.

But that's just Zappacosta's idea.

In Rome, everyone knows what Chen Xiaoliang will do next.

He stopped the ball lightly, one meter in front of him, then stepped forward with his left foot, swung his right foot, rubbing the inner instep under the middle of the ball.

It's a pass!
Zappacosta scolded in his heart, and was deceived by this kid again!

Crossing is his specialty!

Due to a series of things that happened as fast as lightning, another shot was refracted, and another quick sideline kick, except for the three central defenders in Atlanta's penalty area, other players had not had time to occupy a defensive position, but Wellertu, who had failed to shoot, was still in the penalty area Li didn't go away.

It just formed a three-on-three situation in the penalty area.

And for the pass in front of them, Mourinho and the two center forwards have been waiting for a long time!
This is a new cooperation that they have practiced many times before the game, and it is one of the important reasons for changing to double centers.

It is also simple to say, it is to use the height difference to avoid direct confrontation with the opponent's central defender, but to move to the outside of the front point or the rear point to challenge the two wing backs in the three-center back system, or return to defense. The defense zone of the lower back.

You know, among the three central defenders that Gasperini sent today, Palomino, the shortest, is 188cm tall, and the other two, Demiral and Jim Siti, are both 190cm tall.

One of the two defensive midfielders is 185CM, the other is 180CM, and the two wingbacks are also 185CM and 180CM.

However, by coincidence, the two 180-height Zappacosta and Froule are both on the left.

According to the arrangement before the game, and the trajectory and flight speed of the ball after it came out, Cesko, who was on the right, knew that the ball would be passed towards him when Chen Xiaoliang just completed the pass.

He has pulled to the right side of the penalty area.

Welletu caught Palomino's attention in the middle of the penalty area, while Zappacosta was still fighting with Celik, and it was too late to help defend Sesco.

The 188 Palomino is no longer short, but the one standing in front of him is the 195 Sesco.

With the addition of a tacit connection, the cross was fast and accurate, and Cesko, who was pulled out, took off high and swung his head to head the ball!
At that moment, all the fans, players and coaches in Atlanta were asking:
Is he going to shoot, or is he going to ferry?
Abraham started instantly and inserted from the left to the middle. Jim Siti couldn't follow, and only Palomino could block the Englishman.

Wellertu stepped back a long time ago, spreading his hands, ready to catch the ball and shoot at any time.

For Palomino, is it against Abraham?Or block Wellertu?
For goalkeeper Musso, is it to go to the close corner to block the possible shot of Dasco?Or go out to block Abraham's possible grab points?
Or stand still, waiting to save Wellertou's shot?

In the blink of an eye, there is no time for them to think!

It is precisely because of these hesitation that these people failed to make the most timely judgment in the first place!
However, the offensive tactics of the pre-match drills in Rome are very clear. Open the sideways, have the opportunity to directly attack the goal, and ferry to the open teammates if there is no opportunity!
If the ball is replaced by Abraham or Zaniolo, it may be a direct header from a small angle.

But Cesco will not be like this. He is a center with a big picture. An important reason why the Zhengyin center squeezed to the wing and became a wingman!

Which head coach doesn't like a striker who can shoot, pass, score and assist? !
Sesco flicked his head, and the ball bounced off his head and flew towards Wellertu!

The Frenchman, who was lamenting his missed opportunity half a minute ago, has had a lot of good things recently!
He will be 29 years old next month. He was recruited into the French national team for the second time by Deschamps because of his offensive and defensive performance in Rome and his active running performance!

If it is said that they were recruited during the UEFA Europa League at the end of last year, it may be to inspect more players to prepare for the World Cup.

Then recruiting at this time is basically preparing for the trip to Qatar at the end of the year!
The World Cup is the highest dream of all players!
Especially the French team, which has the strength to win the championship, is very likely to reach the highest podium in the end!
Although wandering all over the world and a late bloomer, Wei Letu still wants to prove himself!
After all, four years later, I will be 33 years old. With the reserves and growth rate of the new generation of the French team, it will be difficult for me, who has never won an important championship, to compete with young people.

He must seize this opportunity!
Inhale, aim, kick!

Welletu seemed to be putting all his strength under his feet and preparing to volley vigorously!

The moment his foot was about to touch the ball, his ankle snapped tightly!Pushed the ball with the arch of the foot!
Just like a precise golf putt, Musso, who had been tricked by a fake move, had no reaction and could only watch the ball roll against the left post and into the goal!
"Pretty!"

"Pretty!"

"In the 42nd minute, Chen Xiaoliang made a cross from the side, Sesco headed back, and Veretu pushed and scored, helping Roma equalize the score in the away game!"

"The two sides have returned to the same starting line!"

"Wellertu didn't make the mistake of shooting half a minute ago again. It feels like he put all his attention on the ball this time!"

"The ball rolled in along the dead corner of the lower right corner of the goal, sticking to the post!"

"Atalanta paid for their distraction."

"They thought they had survived a disaster, but they didn't expect that there would be another wave of ups and downs!"

"From Chen Xiaoliang's quick free kick to the final goal, the whole process only took 5 seconds!"

"However it was enough for Mourinho's team!"

"Speaking of Cao Cao, when Cao Cao arrived, the live director also pointed the camera at Mourinho."

"Like the Roma players who were celebrating on the field, the Portuguese, who had been livid 10 seconds after the start of the game, finally laughed."

"The mental state shown by his disciples after conceding the ball deserves his praise with a smile, but it may not include the player who has returned to the dressing room."

"However, Gasperini couldn't smile on his face. A distraction led to a loss of the ball. This only shows that the team's resilience and concentration are not enough."

"However, according to the law of conservation of energy, his smile did not disappear, but was transferred to Mourinho's face."

In the remaining 3 minutes of the first half, the two sides did not shoot again.

But after returning to the locker room, Rome ushered in a storm.

"Who allowed you to go back to the locker room first?!"

Mourinho returned to the locker room first before the referee blew the half-time whistle, and he was questioning Karlsdorp loudly.

Karlsdorp's face was gloomy, and he didn't know whether it was because he was too preoccupied and didn't know how to speak, or because he didn't want to deal with the domineering and roaring head coach head-on.

Mourinho pressed again: "Tell me! Speak!"

"I don't think you should replace me so early, it's a humiliation to me."

Karlsdorp's reply was very flat, but his eyes and expression could not conceal his dissatisfaction.

Mourinho suddenly laughed, and looked at the Dutch full-back who had been with him for more than half a year: "I don't know what kind of kick you got on that wing?! It doesn't matter to you to concede the ball in the first 10 seconds?!"

At this time, the team members walking in front had already arrived at the door of the locker room. When they heard Mourinho yelling, they immediately walked cautiously and tiptoe to their seats, wiped their sweat and drank water.

Karlsdorp's eyes flickered, apparently to see who came back and who didn't: "The ball was scored by their African center, and it was because the defense in the penalty area was not in place to allow him to complete the shot. Want me to be responsible?"

Mourinho froze for a moment, he frowned and looked at Karlsdorp with a slightly surprised expression.

After more than ten seconds, he suddenly shouted: "Forti!"

Foti was outside the locker room door, winking at the players who were about to enter the room, telling them to shut up and stop talking and laughing.

At the same time, he didn't want to go into the house at this time, so as not to be affected.

However, when he heard his immediate superior yelling at himself, he could only bite the bullet and walk in: "Jose, I'm here."

Mourinho looked around at the players who sat quietly and said nothing, and then said to Foti: "He said he didn't know what the goal in 10 seconds had to do with him.

We have 45 minutes to play and I don't want to waste these precious ten minutes discussing one of the dumbest questions I've ever heard in my coaching career.

Foti, you'll tell him why it's about him when we get back to the field. "

"Okay." Foti nodded.

"That's not what I meant!" Karlsdorp couldn't help retorting.

As No. 2, the two people on his left and right are No. 1 Patricio and No. 3 Ibanez.

Patricio immediately got up when he heard this, and sat next to Darbo who was opposite.

It was as if Karlsdorp had a stupid virus, and if he sat next to him, he would be infected again.

And Ibanez gave Karsdorp a friendly nudge to stop talking.

At this time, the onlookers knew that if they bickered with the head coach, it would only be him who would suffer.

However, Karlsdorp did have a viral attack and was quite sick. He raised his left hand and knocked Ibanez's hand off.

It's full of "I want you to meddle in your own business to be a good person".

Even Ibanez was angry now, and he was about to get angry when he stood up.

Suddenly, a person behind him took his hand.

Ibanez looked back angrily, and immediately faltered.

Chen Xiaoliang said lightly: "You sit with me and prepare for the second half of the game."

Ibanez glanced back at Karlsdorp, picked up a towel and a drink, and walked away without saying a word.

Chen Xiaoliang sat down, but didn't speak, and didn't even turn to look at Karlsdorp.

This time, Mourinho, who originally wanted to explode, and several other players who were dissatisfied with the conceded goal at the beginning, stopped staring at this matter, and began to arrange targeted tactics for the second half.

However, the one who was most touched by this scene, besides Karlsdorp himself, was the team's "nominal" captain, Pellegrini who was a substitute for this game.

Chen Xiaoliang sat there, and all the players in the locker room fell silent. Everyone knew very well that someone was in charge of this matter.

And Chen Xiaoliang sat down without speaking, and ignored Karlsdorp, the meaning became even more obvious. Although this guy is not a thing, there is still half of the game, so it is not the time to waste time on this matter.

And Karlsdorp also immediately understood from Chen Xiaoliang's behavior that the entire locker room was on the opposite side of him, and no matter how he tried to justify or transfer responsibility, it was just his wishful thinking.

Pellegrini was convinced.

He thought that Chen Xiaoliang would point at Karlsdorp's nose and scold him like Mourinho, but he didn't expect that it was just Ibanez who changed his position and calmed down the powder keg that was about to ignite.

For 45 minutes in the second half, it was enough for Karlsdorp to sit alone in the locker room and feel the pressure of the entire locker room.

This kind of pressure touches the soul far more than any criticism and scolding.

He had to admit that the leader of the team's locker room was the 17-year-old midfielder in front of him.

And as long as he is on this team for a day, this matter will not be changed again.

　Thanks to the senior director of the club [Sister Yousan is as stable as poi] for the monthly pass!

　　Thanks to the club's senior director [Esonger] for the monthly pass!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)