I just wanted to play football, but I became a Hollywood god

beep!
  As the referee blew his whistle, Southampton's away game against the Premier League super team Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup officially began.

Southampton kicked off first.

Lallana knocked the ball back to Lambert. Lambert did not dribble forward, but turned and passed it back to Gu Ran in the midfielder position.

Gu Ran dribbled the ball slowly in the backcourt to control the rhythm of the game.

When playing against a super strong team like Manchester City, don't even think about playing against each other. You just have to defend and counterattack patiently, waiting patiently for Manchester City's physical exhaustion, waiting for their wingers and full-backs to come forward, with huge exposure behind them. When you are free.

Gu Ran and Lambert fell in the backcourt, causing a round of boos from the Blue Moon fans at the scene.

Although the top management of Manchester City hopes to win Gu Ran, Blue Moon die-hard fans do not yet recognize Gu Ran - after all, this is also the first time that Blue Moon fans have seen Gu Ran play football. At first glance, Gu Ran's performance is not Not exactly positive.

After Gu Ran and Lambert fell down twice in the backcourt, Manchester City center Balotelli couldn't restrain his loneliness and rushed forward to steal the ball.

Facing Balotelli, who had just won the 09 European Golden Boot, Gu Ran was not nervous at all. The second before Balotelli stretched out his foot, Gu Rancai clicked and pulled with his toes, avoiding Balotelli with ease and ease. A good steal.

The Blue Moon fans at the scene suddenly let out a sigh of relief.

The Saints fans who came from afar raised their arms and shouted in excitement!
  Gu Ran is indeed Southampton's super star, facing the world-class super star Balotelli, he is not afraid at all!
  As for Gu Ran himself, Balotelli's tackling was actually too rough, and there was no need to use his full ability to deal with it.

Balotelli is a center/forward, and his various offensive skills are world-class, but stealing is indeed not Balotelli's strong point, not to mention that he is so purposeful when he rushes forward that defenders with a little experience are not able to do it. Can predict his movements.

After Balotelli failed to steal the ball, he suddenly looked a little confused. He immediately reached out and grabbed Gu Ran's arm to prevent Gu Ran from getting rid of him.

At the same time, midfielders No. 18 Gareth Barry and No. 14 Arturo Vidal rushed up to strangle Gu Ran.

David Silva and James Milner on the left and right also quickly cut in behind Gu Ran.

Once Barry and Vidal steal the ball from Gu Ran's feet, "Xiva" David Silva and Milner will intercept the ball and shoot directly.

It can be said that Manchester City attacked fiercely from the beginning and had very strong control of the midfield.

Gu Ran could have passed the ball out again before the two ferocious wolves Barry and Vidal came forward.

But Gu Ran didn't panic - Lambert was closely guarded by Yaya Toure. Once Lambert caught the ball, even if he could really catch it while running, he would be overpowered by Yaya Toure. Aggressively snatched it down.

Facing the impending double-team, Gu Ran directly chose to knock Balotelli away first, creating a space for himself to break out.

Balotelli is 189cm tall and weighs 88kg. His body is extremely confrontational.

However, when Gu Ran hit him, Balotelli lost his balance and stumbled, almost falling to the turf.

Gu Ran took the opportunity to strengthen the crotch ball and passed the football through Balotelli's crotch. At the same time, he passed the ball. While passing Balotelli, he received his own crotch ball. He got rid of Barry and Vidal's double-team and took the ball to the left.

The Blue Moon fans at the scene exclaimed again!
  The scene where Gu Ran plays with Balotelli is really exciting.

Only then did Blue Moon fans realize why Manchester City's top brass had been clamoring to buy this Chinese player who had no previous professional training and only played in the English League.

Gu Ran reminded the Blue Moons of their sun, Sun Jihai.

Of course, Sun Jihai did not have such delicate movements and was not the core of the midfield, but Gu Ran's performance as an enemy convinced the Blue Moon players just like Sun Jihai.

And this is only the first half minute.

Gu Ran dribbled the ball to the left, and Manchester City's midfielder and right back immediately double-teamed and intercepted Gu Ran.

Manchester City's 433 formation is not very defensive, but its on-the-spot interception ability is still good.

No. 2 Micah Richards came forward like a mad dog, his speed was like a black lightning in a sky blue jersey.

Barry and Vidal also quickly outflanked them.

Gu Ran used the upgraded "Top Extravaganza: Cruyff Turn +3" and easily shook Barry away. Barry quickly reached out to grab Gu Ran's arm.

Gu Ran pulled hard, and Barry's nails left three bloody scratches on Gu Ran's arm.

The Southampton Saints fans at the scene suddenly booed wildly.

However, the referee indicated that it was in Southampton's favor and did not stop the game.

After Gu Ran got rid of Barry, when he touched the ball again, he made a swinging motion to pass the ball to the left.

Vidal and Richards immediately slid towards Gu Ran from two different directions.

Vidal aimed at Gu Ran's supporting leg for a sliding tackle, while Richards aimed at Gu Ran's swinging leg for a sliding tackle.

Gu Ran only made a feint. When Vidal and Richards began to slide and tackle, Gu Ran turned around and quickly transferred the ball to the center.

Lallana, who retreated to the center and was unmarked, easily received the ball!
  Southampton's Saints fans suddenly cheered excitedly!
  They knew that Southampton was very weak in this game and could hardly defeat Manchester City. However, judging from the first wave of duels, Southampton cooperated very well and was not passive at all!

Saints fans are very satisfied that Southampton can still be so calm in front of a strong opponent like Manchester City!

After Lallana got the ball, he was not in a hurry to break through. Yaya Toure has quickly chased back to defend, while Lescott and Kompany have also taken up defensive positions.

With Lallana's physical condition, it is impossible to challenge any of these three people alone.

Lallana then kicked the ball to the left front.

At this time, Southampton's left wing, Chamberlain was unmarked in front, and Manchester City's right winger Milner and right back Richards were already in Southampton's half. Lallana's pass Just play the ball behind the wingers and fullbacks!

This is also the lifeblood of Manchester City 433!
  Chamberlain jumped up and stopped the ball with his chest, then sprinted forward wildly.

Richards, who just ignored the slide tackle, now pursues him with his head covered!
  Chamberlain is already very fast and can be regarded as a top-notch wing player in League One. However, Richards is obviously much faster than Chamberlain. At this age, Richards is not good at anything but fast!
  Richards' current speed is definitely comparable to Gu Ran's ultimate speed!

At this time, Gu Ran was not anxious to press forward, but steadily retreated to cover his position.

The Southampton team only had Lallana and Gurley supporting Chamberlain who was sprinting from the left wing.

When Chamberlain went deep into the 30-meter area of ​​Manchester City, he immediately dribbled the ball inside.

Richards sprinted over like lightning and blocked Chamberlain's body with his elbow, preventing Chamberlain from cutting inside or passing the ball.

Chamberlain was horrified when he played against Richards for the first time.

Seeing that his speed was suppressed, Kompany on the opposite side also came over, and Chamberlain could only barely pass the ball with one kick.

Goalkeeper Joe Hart was positioned relatively advanced. When Chamberlain passed the ball into the penalty area, Joe Hart sprinted up and firmly confiscated the ball in his arms.

Chamberlain lamented.

Southampton's Saints fans responded with warm applause.

At least Southampton's attack is still very qualified.

Richards is indeed fast. If Richards hadn't chased back, Chamberlain would have made a fatal pass no matter how stable the ball was.

Of course, this is just the beginning. Richards' speed is too fast, which also requires physical support.

If you repeat this a few times, Richards will be exhausted.

Manchester City took a goal kick, and after Yaya Toure received the ball, he took the ball through the center line, and Southampton's defensive players came up to strangle the defense.

Yaya Toure also relied on his physical strength to keep dribbling forward while hitting Lambert's face.

Gu Ran quickly came to support, but Yaya Toure didn't take it seriously at all and directly used his body to force Gu Ran.

Gu Ran didn't give in, and went head-to-head with the world-class beast waist Yaya Toure!

The moment the two people came into physical contact, the same word appeared in their minds: Fuck/Fuck!

Yaya Toure didn't expect that Gu Ran, who seemed so weak, would be as hard to shake as a mountain!
  And Gu Ran didn't expect that Yaya Toure was so strong. Even with all his strength, he couldn't knock Yaya Toure away.

World class, indeed world class.

The gap is still relatively large.

However, while Yaya Toure and Gu Ran were competing, Lambert immediately stabbed Yaya Toure in the foot.

Yaya Toure reacted quickly enough and immediately kicked the ball with his toes.

The football changed its line and rolled quickly towards the top of the penalty area.

Vidal responded quickly and shoveled the ball to left winger David Silva before Jaidi rushed forward.

David Silva immediately took the ball and cut inside.

Southampton's right back Richardson quickly stepped forward to intercept.

David Silva used a super smooth twist with his left and right feet to continuously smash the ball and change the line and dribble, easily knocking Richardson to the ground!
  Richardson quickly stretched out his foot to trip David Silva!
  But David Silva was quick with his feet, changed his line directly to avoid Richardson's rough foul, and cut directly into the penalty area!
  Southampton's defense shrinks quickly!
  Gu Ran retreated to the middle of the penalty area to make up for the interception with a violent aesthetic.

David Silva once again calmly changed his line in the chaotic penalty area, and with a click of his toe, Gu Ran, who was sprinting past the violent aesthetic——

Gu Ran is going to be passed by David Silva!

I have to say that David Silva’s personal skills are so strong!

David Silva let Gu Ran pass, and immediately used Gu Ran's body as a cover, and directly took off and shot in an arc!
  This stop, a button, and then a pocket shot show the style of a master!

However, Gu Ran, who had already rushed out of the entire body, stopped on the spot and stretched his legs backward at the same time...

Scorpion wagging its tail!

... (end of this chapter)