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Chapter 185 Pochettino (4K)

"Man City, alas!"

Pochettino crossed his arms and let out a long sigh.

For the current Manchester City team, he still feels a lot of pressure, especially their striker.

Although he has a striker combination such as Harry Kane and Sun Xingmin, he still does not have much confidence to win this game.

"Do you really want to send a double midfielder?"

Pochettino's words are full of unconfidence. Since Kane was unable to play in the last game, Tottenham's striker has fallen into a weak situation.

Especially when there is only one Sun Xingmin left, the other frontcourt players can hardly stand up.

This also led to all the offensive pressure on Sun Xingmin at once.

As the head coach, Pochettino naturally wants to solve this situation. As long as Harry Kane returns, Tottenham will still be a "difficult" "bone" in BIG6!
What Manchester City feels the most pressure on Pochettino right now is their striker combination.

Although the finishing ability of Sterling and Nolito is not so good, the guy in the middle of them is the real fear!
A "super striker" who doesn't need time to adapt to the Premier League can bring qualitative changes to the team.

So in order to beat Manchester City, Pochettino needs to use offense instead of defense to face Manchester City.

In particular, Manchester City's two wings are weaknesses that he can take advantage of. How to play the strength that the buzzword lineup should have requires Pochettino to think for a while.

If Harry Kane is there, then Pochettino can use Sun Xingmin to go to the wing of Manchester City.

Judging from the current situation, he needs to let the two full-backs press up. Only when they are pressed out, they will not have so much pressure.

This is the first time Guardiola has played against another team in the BIG6 - Tottenham Hotspur. In terms of position, this is even more targeted by Manchester City's scouting department.

"What do you say this Kyle Walker is?"

Looking at the information handed over by the scouting department, Guardiola showed doubts.

Hearing this, Curry Fritz, the manager of the scouting department, nodded, "This is currently one of the best full-backs in the Premier League. To take him away from Tottenham, we need to spend a considerable transfer fee."

"As long as he has that strength, within a reasonable price range, money is not a problem!"

Ferran Soriano made the final call.

"Josep, the next match against Tottenham, you can watch the match up close!"

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Listening to what his friend said, Guardiola showed a trace of helplessness on his face.

Since the scouting department has a very high opinion of Kyle Walker, Guardiola will naturally not underestimate this guy.

The pre-match meeting about the players also came to an end at this moment, which means that the seventh round of the league will begin.

Against Tottenham, this is a key battle in the BIG6 civil war. As traditional strong teams such as Chelsea and Liverpool enter a period of adjustment, the young Tottenham Hotspur has begun to exert its strength!

The strongest impact among BIG is this young Tottenham team. As for Liverpool, they are still in the adjustment period at this stage. With targeted reinforcements in place, Liverpool will also become Manchester City's formidable enemy on the way to the championship.

For Guardiola, it won't be too long for him to adapt to the Premier League. After all, the opponents are some "old fritters", and what they are best at is killing you while you are sick.

Regarding the pre-match press conference, what Guardiola said was full of nonsense, this is the reporter's opinion.

But for Manchester City fans, Guardiola's words are very clear, Manchester City's primary goal this season is not to win the championship!
"Welcome to the seventh round of the Premier League in the 16-17 season, Manchester City vs. Sunderland, who is here as a guest. I am the commentator Zhang Jun (Zhan Lu)!"

"This is another BIG6 civil war for Manchester City. The young Tottenham will not easily let Manchester City take three points from White Hart Lane. If possible, Pochettino's Tottenham will take Manchester City off. A layer of skin!"

"Although Harry Kane is unable to play, Tottenham have a lot of cards. Sun Xingmin on the front line can take on the position of the fulcrum. Behind him are Ali, Moussa Sissoko and other players who also need to focus on Manchester City. Pay attention."

The current Tottenham Hotspur team is a rare youth storm in the Premier League. Their players are not too old, and this stage is their best time!

There is another point that Zhang Jun didn't say, that is, Manchester City's wing advance may become extremely difficult in this game.

Especially on the left, Kyle Walker is currently one of the best full-backs in the Premier League. Although he is not good at offense, the main force he can provide on the defensive end is enough to make up for his lack of offensive end.

"Because of Kevin De Bruyne's injury, Guardiola needs to face a situation without De Bruyne."

"For the players on the field, especially Li Feng on the front line, how much strength can he play without De Bruyne's assists?"

Although he has watched Li Feng's game, Zhang Jun still puts a question mark on his performance in this game.

De Bruyne was unable to play, which meant that Li Feng could not get effective support. In addition, Tottenham's central defenders in the back line were much stronger than Manchester United, so this game is the only one for Li Feng. It's the beginning of the test!
"The referee for this match is Andrea Marriner."

"Judging from the guessing situation, Tottenham, who are playing at home, won the right to kick off first."

"For Tottenham, who are playing at home, they can complete a wave of attack before the opening, but I don't know if they will take advantage of this opportunity!"

With the whistle of Andre Marriner, the game started.

Sun Xingmin kicked off, and Tottenham's offense began.

It seems that considering the start of the game, Tottenham's progress is not too urgent.

Zhang Jun and the others also took this time to quickly introduce the starters of the two teams.

"Tottenham chose a 4231 formation. It seems that they want to limit Li Feng by hoarding midfielders. If there is any effect, let's see the next game."

"Goalkeeper: Lloris
The two full backs are right back: Kyle Walker, left back: Danny Rose;
Central defender combination: Alderweireld and Vertonghen as partners;
Combination of defensive midfielders: Moussa Sissoko, Wanyama;

Left midfielder: Lamela, midfielder: Ali, right midfielder: Eriksson;

Single arrow: Sun Xingmin;
Harry Kane is unavailable. "

Tottenham's advancement was very steady, and they were not in a hurry, which was somewhat beyond Zhang Jun's expectations.

He also took this time to quickly sort out Manchester City's formation.

"Manchester City is also a 4231 formation, because of Kevin De Bruyne's injury, several other positions have made some adjustments;
Single arrow: Li Feng;

Left Midfielder: Sterling, Right Midfielder: Jesús Navas, Frontal Midfielder: David Silva;

Midfielders: Fernandinho, Fernando;
Defense from left to right: Kolarov, Stones, Otamendi, Zabaleta;
Goalkeeper: Bravo. "

Judging from the arrangement of candidates, Guardiola can actually make better arrangements, but he didn't!
The biggest problem in this game is who can provide enough support for Li Feng in the future.

Although Li Feng had retreated and dribbled the ball in Serie A, he won Serie A!
"Lamela tried to break through to no avail, he passed the ball back."

"Wanyama made a cross pass, but Li Feng didn't go up to grab it. Is this to let Tottenham pass the ball directly to the goal?"

"Moussa Sissoko sends a direct pass, Eriksen's moment of show!"

"Continuously getting rid of, Kolarov showed his flaws, and Eriksson seized the opportunity."

"Nice 45-degree cross!"

"Ball cleared by Stones, Manchester City defender. Tottenham corner."

Corner chance.

Such a situation made Li Feng smell something unusual.

Judging from the offensive rhythm of Tottenham in front, this is a bit unlike their usual ones.

There must be a difference under the abnormality. It seems that this corner kick is the beginning of Tottenham's change.

The corner kick was taken by their winger Eriksson, a young frontcourt player with a powerful free kick.

When Eriksson lowered his raised arm, Tottenham's offense was coming!
"GAOLLLLLL!!!!!!"

The sound of a long-pitched goal resounded throughout White Hart Lane.

Tottenham, now supported by the fans, has a one-goal lead.

The situation on the field has changed too much, which makes Guardiola, who "pays attention" to the game, fall into a passive situation.

"The goal came very suddenly. Tottenham need to thank Kolarov. Without him, it is estimated that the goal on the field will not come too early."

"Tottenham Hotspur take the lead temporarily thanks to Kolarov's own goal!"

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For Kolarov with this own goal, their pressure really came!

With the Tottenham Hotspur players finished celebrating, the game then resumed.

Li Feng kicked off from the center line, and his eyes were always on Tottenham Hotspur's defensive players.

The game will start again!
Despite the absence of Kevin De Bruyne, David Silva can still be the most reliable one in Manchester City's midfield.

With the ball back to Fernandinho, City's push began to move forward.

Fernandinho played the ball forward very quickly, and he didn't give Sun Xingmin a chance to perform.

Sterling strode directly along the ball, not very fast, but it was enough to keep the ball under his feet.

Continuous pedaling, Sterling broke through Moussa Sissoko's defense.

"Outer instep?"

Looking at Sterling's pass, Zhang Jun couldn't help asking a lot.

However, the result is not a good result!

"The arc of this pass is not good, Li Feng naturally cannot receive this pass immediately!"

"Alderweireld destroys Sterling's pass, Tottenham's counterattack begins!"

"Continuously playing the ball, Sun Xingmin in the frontcourt has a chance to perform."

Facing Stones, Sun Xingmin didn't stick the ball, he returned the ball.

This undoubtedly gave Ali the opportunity to perform himself!
"GOALL LLL!!!!!!"

"Alli's long-range shot pierced Bravo's ten fingers, and Tottenham Hotspur took a 2-goal lead at home."

After watching Ali's long shot, Zhang Jun's mouth twitched slightly.

"Judging from this replay, Bravo was able to block the shot, but he actually missed it, which is incomprehensible!"

"Is this the next 'Regent'?"

Zhang Jun's tone was full of chuckles. Although Joe Hart didn't quite fit Guardiola's tactics, this guy's goal-line skills were really first-class.

Now the newly added goalkeeper Bravo is unconvincing.

Bravo's performance in the Premier League this season can only be described as a god and a ghost. Perhaps it can be said that once the "god" side is drawn, then Bravo may be the performance of the top goalkeeper in the Premier League.

"This is a bit difficult!"

Li Feng stood with his hips crossed near the center line. Since joining Manchester City, Li Feng has rarely participated in defense. After all, many attempts on the offensive end really require Manchester City to nod their approval.

"call!"

Amidst Li Feng's "heavy" breathing, Manchester City also started their own counterattack.

The ball was given to Fernandinho again, and because of the absence of Kevin De Bruyne, the burden of Manchester City's organization fell on David Silva.

Facing Tottenham's fierce attack, Fernandinho had a good grasp of the timing of handling the ball, which prevented Sun Xingmin and the others from grabbing the ball in the first place.

Otamendi has a big foot in the backcourt, did he just skip the midfield?

Zhang Jun noticed Manchester City's choice immediately. Such a situation is rare for Manchester City, but they have Li Feng, which has become their strong point!
"Li Feng headed back, Manchester City's counterattack is coming!"

"David Silva through."

"Is this directly behind the Tottenham centre-back?"

"Vertonghen affected Li Feng's possession of the ball."

Li Feng immediately noticed Vertonghen's movements, which was particularly conspicuous to Li Feng.

Xie Xia's "performance" made Zhang Jun realize how terrible this guy is.

"With one dunk, Li Feng broke through Vertonghen's defense. Without any hesitation, he shot with his left foot!"

"Lori!!!!"

"The French goalkeeper once again won the hearts of the fans and the recognition of the head coach with his performance!"

The second point shot opportunity was "blocked" by Kyle Walker.

For Kyle Walker, Sterling is almost ravaged, and the current situation is Kyle Walker's opportunity to "perform".

The extremely fast speed made Manchester City's retreat speed even faster.

"Kyle Walker played the ball, Eriksson kept passing the ball, and Tottenham's offense came very quickly."

"Eriksen dunks, he crosses!"

"Stones!!!"

"Beautiful clearance, Stones blocked this attack in his own way."

"But the ball is still at Tottenham's feet, their corner kick!"

The "responsibility" for taking the corner kick is still given to their winger Eriksson.

Looking at the players in the penalty area, Eriksson took a deep breath. Manchester City has a lot of high points. To let Vertonghen grab this point, what Sun Xingmin needs to do is to create opportunities!

The game continues!

(End of this chapter)