The top prediction at the start, I am the third ball king

Chapter 747 New Position—Center!
The "Daily Mail" made a pre-match prediction for this game: "Bournemouth had a good momentum before, firmly occupying the top seven positions in the standings.

It's just that the team seems to have fallen into a low ebb recently. In addition to being frustrated by Manchester United and Arsenal at home, they also lost to Newcastle in the away game and accumulated three consecutive losses.

In addition, Bournemouth also has Colombian midfielder Jefferson Lerma suspended tonight. In addition, defender Adam Smith is absent due to injury. It is hard to taste the sweetness.

Manchester City, currently at the top of the Premier League table, will host Bournemouth tonight.

The strong Manchester City successfully qualified for the UEFA Champions League with the first place in the group, entered the top [-] ahead of schedule, and their morale is booming.

Facing Bournemouth, whose state has gradually declined recently, it is expected to successfully win a seven-game winning streak at home. "

That night, the Etihad Stadium was crowded with every seat.

The attendance rate of the Etihad Stadium this season has become the first in the Premier League, and almost every game is full.

Many media believe that this is the change brought about by Li Chuanqi.

In this campaign, Guardiola fine-tuned the lineup. The main players such as Li Chuanqi, De Bruyne and Aguero sat on the bench, allowing Sane, B seat and Jesus to start.

After the start of the game, Manchester City launched a fierce attack on Bournemouth by virtue of their advantages in strength.

In the 5th minute of the first half, Sterling, who has been in good form recently, created an opportunity on the left. After getting rid of the opponent's defender, he crossed the goal and Jesus grabbed a shot!
The football goes wide of the goal!

Three minutes later, Manchester City made a comeback, David Silva crossed from the left, Gabriel Jesus headed the goal, and the football went over the bar!

In the 10th minute of the first half, Manchester City played a wonderful pass and control, penetrated the football into the penalty area, and pushed the B seat!
The football was magically blocked by the opponent's goalkeeper with his legs!

In the No.16 minute of the first half, Manchester City's efforts finally paid off. David Silva got a chance in the middle of the penalty area, and his left-footed shot went straight through the opponent's goal!

One to zero!

Manchester City broke the deadlock on the field as they wished!

The Etihad Stadium roared with cheers.

After breaking the deadlock, Manchester City continued to strengthen their offense. In the 204th minute of the first half, Manchester City launched an attack from the right. After Jesus received a pass from Sane in the penalty area, he got rid of the defense and shot a low shot!
Football is played on the side nets!
In the next game, Manchester City slowed down the attacking rhythm, which gave Bournemouth a chance to breathe.

The Manchester City players on the field understand very clearly that they are not Li Chuanqi and De Bruyne, and it is impossible to end the suspense of victory early in the first half.

At the end of the first half, the wind and rain on the court changed suddenly!

In the No.404 minute of the first half, Bournemouth launched an attack from the right, Francis sent an assist through a pass from the wing, Wilson headed the goal from the center of the penalty area, and the football flew into the net from the upper left corner of the goal!

One to one!

Bournemouth leveled the score and kept it until the end of the first half.

Being equalized by the opponent at the end of the first half, Manchester City fans did not feel panic, because several of Manchester City's aces were still on the bench.

These few people gave them strong confidence, as long as they play, they can easily defeat their opponents.

Moreover, they also want to see if Manchester City can take the lead again without these absolute cores on the field, and see how deep Manchester City's bench is.

After a 15-minute intermission, players from both sides returned to the field.

Manchester City continued to put pressure on the opponent's defense, but Bournemouth's defense was very tenacious, making Manchester City's offense return without success time and time again.

Only flowering but no fruit? !
Manchester City fans shook their heads helplessly. Manchester City's bench depth is indeed not bad, but they have to rely on them to compete for the Premier League title...

In the 9th minute of the second half, Zinchenko was accidentally injured, which disrupted Guardiola's substitution plan.

It was a passive substitution, Guardiola asked Delph to replace the injured Zinchenko.

Manchester City has only two substitution opportunities left!
The scene was still stalemate, and Guardiola seemed to have lost his patience. No. 15 minutes into the second half, Guardiola decisively made personnel adjustments, and Li Chuanqi and De Bruyne played!

He used up the remaining two substitutions at once!
This way of substitution made the reporters on the sidelines talk a lot:
"Is Guardiola not afraid of players being injured?"

"Yes! He must leave at least one spot!"

"Is this an imbalance of mentality? Or is it full of confidence in your team?"

"Guardiola can only pray that his players don't get injured in the next few days..."

"Guardiola is a bit anxious, he wants to win the game sooner!"

On the sidelines, tactical coach Arteta was explaining the tactical requirements to Li Chuanqi: "Li, remember that you are playing as a center forward today, not as a winger!"

De Bruyne didn't think it was a big deal, and said with a smile: "Assistant! It's okay! Lee can play in any position, so don't worry!"

When he heard that Li Chuanqi was going to play center for the first time, he laughed so hard that he couldn't lift his waist.

Play center forward?
Li Chuanqi was not too repulsed. He played as a center forward in Santa Malaga and Malaga. His "master" Liago in Santa Malaga was a center forward.

When he was at Atletico Madrid, Simeone's favorite formation was four-four-two. Although Li Chuanqi and Costa were both forwards, Costa spent more time as a center forward.

Leaving Atletico Madrid, what he told the club was to accept new challenges.

If playing center forward is a challenge, he embraces it.

"No problem, I know my position is center forward!"

Li Chuanqi patted Arteta on the shoulder and said: "This position is closer to the goal, maybe it is easier for me to score."

De Bruyne didn't know where Li Chuanqi's strength was, and he said with a joking attitude: "Just stand there, I will pass the football to your feet, and your task is to shoot!"

Arteta was obviously still worried, and told Li Chuanqi a few more words.

Jesus and the B seat walked towards the field, and the Manchester City bench was full of surprise.

Jesus?
"Is the coach dissatisfied with me?"

Aguero exhaled heavily, the problem is that I'm in a good state recently.

He immediately suppressed the restlessness in his heart. As he grows older and his physical fitness declines, the team must consider the future.

Jesus is indeed good, but there is still a certain gap with the main force.

Let Li Chuanqi play center forward maybe just an attempt...

Guardiola often made some strange moves during the competition, maybe this was preparing for the competition.

The reporter group on the sidelines once again discussed:
"Center?"

"Guardiola is trying to build a Lee that covers the entire frontcourt?"

"Lee's height is fine to play as a center forward...but let him play a center forward...I rarely saw him play this position before..."

"When Ronaldo was in Real Madrid, he often played as a center forward. I think Li should be fine!"

"Let's see how Lee plays in this position?"

"Without a striker, it doesn't matter which position Li plays... Anyway, the forward retreats and the midfielder advances!"

"It's a challenge for Lee, no doubt! We'll see."

(End of this chapter)