King of the start, I'm the new king of the Azzurri

Chapter 168 Manchester City (4K)

The day of the game is getting closer and closer.

Li Feng also clearly sensed the invisible pressure in the air.

For AC Milan, Manchester City's past history is very ordinary, but they now have enough transfer fees, which is enough to change everything on the scene.

It can be said in football that you may not have good grades now, but after you change the owner of a local tyrant, then your grades cannot be poor.

So now against Manchester City, it can only be said that AC Milan is really bad luck. ,

But for Gattuso, he now only needs to make a choice - to ensure the unbeaten at home in the first round.

As for the second round, we can only resign ourselves to fate!
When the match day came, Li Feng followed Gattuso to the pre-match press conference again.

Such a change made the reporters realize that AC Milan seemed to intend to push Li Feng to the fore.

Although the current comprehensive strength of AC Milan is not strong, they still have connections.

As soon as he sat down, Gattuso pointed to the woman with black hair and black eyes in the crowd.

"Hello, Li, I'm Huo Jiao, a reporter from Sports Weekly. Do you think AC Milan can win the game?"

"Of course, as a player of AC Milan, what I have to do is to help the team win the game!"

Sitting on the stage, Li Feng spread his hands, he didn't quite understand such a question.

But AC Milan really wants to beat Manchester City, it's really not that easy.

"The man on the left."

Rowling, the press officer, then gave Enzo, a reporter from the Milan Evening News, the opportunity to ask questions.

This guy can be regarded as Li Feng's old friend, I believe this guy will definitely ask some weird questions.

"Hello, Ivan, I won't introduce myself. Later, you will face Manchester City who is a guest. Which player do you think is the most threatening player in their team? You will arrange the team's tactics against him. ?"

Listening to this question, Gattuso pretended to think for a moment.

According to the analysis submitted by the scouts, the most dangerous man in Manchester City is Kevin De Bruyne, followed by their striker-Sergio Aguero.

The tacit understanding between the two is very good, and De Bruyne's pass can often be seen to give Aguero an excellent opportunity.

So how to cut off the connection between the two is the key point that Gattuso needs to consider.

Fortunately, Yaya Toure was unable to play in this game, otherwise AC Milan's defense would be even more difficult.

"Kevin and Sergio, and their captain, they are a very strong team, fortunately, this round we only have to face Kevin and Sergio;

Regarding the tactics against them, this is a secret! "

While speaking, Gattuso paused deliberately.

Obviously, in terms of tactics, Gattuso will not directly reveal the answer here.

The rest of the questions that follow seem less important.

But more reporters shifted their focus to Li Feng.

According to the current few media reports, Li Feng has entered Chelsea's signing list.
Although they have used a "sharp striker" like Diego Costa, Diego Costa's age and his more violent temper have become a hidden danger.

If Chelsea want to go further in the Champions League, then they need to optimize the team's No. 9 position and midfield.

But there is another team that urgently needs to be rebuilt, and they are Manchester United.

As Rooney got older, his state continued to decline.

What's more, their strength in each position is showing a downward trend. If they want to return Manchester United to the top, it may not be something that can be done in one summer window.

So in the next summer window, let's see which team they will buy first.

But these are still at an interesting stage.

Facing the defeat of Manchester United and Chelsea in the European war, they will make great moves next.

What will happen in the end?

No one knows.

Pellegrini also encountered the same interview, and the old coach spoke highly of Li Feng.

I just don't know what arrangements Pellegrini will make after the game starts!

"Welcome to the 1/8 finals of the UEFA Champions League. AC Milan sits at the San Siro Stadium to face Manchester City who came to challenge."

"As an upstart in football, Manchester City's strength is increasing year by year, but they also need to consider a problem, that is, Aguero is getting older, so do they need to strengthen this position?"

"You didn't say enough. At this stage, Manchester City can make appropriate updates in all positions except for De Bruyne!"

Zhan Lu chuckled, Pellegrini led Manchester City this season is doing very well.

Although there are reports and rumors that the Manchester City boss intends to replace Pellegrini, but with such a record, it must be just a rumor.

"De Bruyne and Aguero are Manchester City's strengths at this stage, but they have become better without Yaya Toure, which makes people think about this player from Africa. Should I give up!"

"There is another player, he is Manchester City's captain Kompany."

"In terms of strength alone, Kompany is really not weak, and he can even be said to be very strong, but the continuous injuries make people wonder when this guy will debut!"

The topic before the game was further and further away by Zhang Jun and Zhan Lu.

From their perspective, it will not be easy for Manchester City to win this game, especially the central defender pair of Mangala and Otamendi.

Although their strength is not weak, but if they really want to face a strong center, they will be blown up and their mothers don't know each other!

It just so happens that AC Milan has a "good" No. 9 position-Li Feng.

If they have the strength to stay in Manchester City, then this game is the standard of test.

"Gattuso hasn't made too many adjustments here. He only has so many cards in his hand, which can almost be regarded as a clear card."

"I agree with this point, but I have to be thankful that Li Feng's physical condition is very good."

Zhang Jun still likes the rest that Gattuso arranges for Li Feng from time to time, even though it is a little uncomfortable for the fans.

But for the players, it protects themselves!

"The players are entering the field. Let's take a look at the starting 11 finalized by the two sides!"

"AC Milan, who are playing at home, has no personnel adjustments. They are still in the 4231 formation they are familiar with.

Goalkeeper position: Donnarumma;
The defensive line from left to right is Antonelli, Romagnoli, Alex, Abate; Matuidi and Montolivo form a double midfielder;
In the position of central midfielder, Berardi is the right midfielder, the midfielder is Milinkovic-Savic, and the left midfielder is Bonaventura;
Li Feng was at the front as a single arrow. "

When Zhang Jun saw Manchester City's arrangement, his tone was full of surprise.

"Pellegrini actually played 4231. In my impression, this engineer is good at 433. Although he will also form a 4231 formation, this is rare. Maybe it is because of injuries. You have to choose a safe arrangement."

"Manchester City's 4231 is similar to Gattuso's choice;
Single arrow: Aguero

Central midfielders from left to right: David Silva, De Bruyne, Jesus Navas;
Double midfielders: Fernandinho, Fernando

From left to right on the back line are Clichy, Mangala, Otamendi, Sagna;

The goalkeeper position is the England goal: Joe Hart;

The only thing Pellegrini needs to worry about is whether Joe Hart can withstand the pressure and no longer be pierced by the world wave to guard the goal. "

Zhang Jun didn't know how to describe Joe Hart.

Do you really want to say that this guy is good?
That is absolutely impossible, after all, what will happen to the guy who can secure the England national team!
But you can always see this guy in the background of some "world famous paintings".

So this also led to a joke.

If there is love, the sky will be old, seeing Hart "get kicked"!
So whether Joe Hart will become the background board again in this game, the answer lies in the next game.

As the referee Marzic blew the whistle to start the game, Manchester City, who were playing away, began to attack.

In guessing the side, AC Milan failed to get the chance to attack first. For Gattuso, who wanted to attack at the beginning, this situation really became a little subtle.

Aguero drove the ball to Fernando, who didn't stick the ball and quickly gave it to Fernandinho.

Although both are Brazilians, there is still a gap in their strength.

Fernando, who couldn't even enter the national team's gate, could only hand the ball to Fernandinho.

When Fei Bird was advancing with the ball, he noticed that AC Milan's frontcourt was not pressing up to press down, which surprised him.

When Fernandinho handed the ball to David Silva, Fei Bird noticed that the situation on the field changed in an instant.

Berardi's quick attack made it uncomfortable for the body to fight against the not-so-good David Silva.

Fortunately, David Silva is a technical player, so Manchester City's offense was not affected much by his fake moves.

"Beautiful escape, this is one of the reasons why David Silva can dominate the Premier League."

Although David Silva's speed is not fast enough, he has a good rhythm at his feet and is good at knocking open the opponent's defense through his foot skills.

This is exactly what happened to Berardi at this time.

Passing Berardi's defense, David Silva sent a through ball, and Aguero who went forward made a dunk. He swayed the space, and hit the goal from a small angle, which caught Alex by surprise.

"Donnarumma reacted quickly. Aguero's shot from a small angle was blocked in the penalty area. AC Milan must control the ball as soon as possible!"

"Alas, Aguero grabbed the second point, his follow-up shot!"

"It's Donnarumma again, the second save is really beautiful, it's nice to be young!"

The ball was given to Manchester City, but in this kind of set-piece competition, Manchester City is not dominant. It can be said that it is not bad to place the hope of heading the ball on Otamendi or Mangala. Tactical corner.

At least they can still win a chance to grab points.

It was De Bruyne who took the corner kick. The Belgian raised his arm. Although he didn't know Manchester City's corner kick tactics, Li Feng believed that the most threatening player for Manchester City was Fernandinho.

As for why not Mangala and them?
The answer is simple, Li Feng trusts his intuition, he smells danger from Fernandinho.

Before De Bruyne kicked off, Li Feng quickly had a brief exchange with Milinkovic-Savic.

"You have to follow Fernandinho, I will go outside!"

As soon as the words fell, the situation on the field changed.

De Bruyne drove the corner directly to the outside of the back point.

Li Feng immediately saw David Silva outside the penalty area.

Judging by the arc of the ball, it was directed to David Silva!
Quickly issued an order in his mind, Li Feng rushed towards David Silva with his instinct.

"It's a beautiful pass, now it's David Silva!"

"The ball hit Li Feng with a refraction, and Abate cleared the ball!"

"It's still Manchester City's corner!!!"

Zhang Jun paused, and he turned his attention to Li Feng again.

Although Li Feng's jersey is red and black, his left shoulder is covered with mud.

"Li Feng can really do it, it's almost an instinct to throw himself out."

"AC Milan's first success in defending this time should be credited to Li Feng. Without his blocking, AC Milan might really lose the ball!"

Gattuso was relieved by his performance on the defensive end.

But what made him even more angry was that Li Feng retreated to the penalty area to help defend the ball. In Gattuso's view, this was consuming Li Feng's physical energy.

If he wants to win this game, then Gattuso needs a physically fit Li Feng, which is why Li Feng was not allowed to grab at the beginning.

And now Li Feng's investment on the defensive end really makes Gattuso have an unknown fire burning in his heart.

"Remember who was out of position just now!"

"Ok!"

The game continues.

At this time, the opportunity to take a corner kick has been given to David Silva.

The Spanish striker took a deep breath and raised his left hand high.

Left hand?

Several images flashed through Li Feng's mind, but he was not sure about the other party's "choice".

If there is a problem, then this means that AC Milan will be the first to concede the ball.

Once this conceded goal occurs, it will put AC Milan into a passive situation.

"Is this later?"

"Why do they like to find the back point so much?"

Zhang Jun's tone was full of puzzlement. From the shots given, it can be seen that AC Milan has arranged this area in the back, so it is quite difficult to complete the shot from the back.

The ball was finally taken back by AC Milan.

After receiving the pass, Montolivo was not in a hurry to advance, he turned around and got rid of the "entanglement" of Jesus Navas.

The next thing facing Montolivo is how to create opportunities, and this is what Li Feng is good at.

Montolivo encountered obstacles in the process of advancing.

Facing the entanglement of Jesus Navas, Montolivo had no choice but to withdraw and score the ball. Antonelli, who received the pass, boldly sent the ball to Bonaventura.

(End of this chapter)