I started with Torres, to revive German football

Chapter 388 Easily won!

According to Guardiola's instructions before the game, if you have the advantage of two goal difference, you can stop it. It is best not to concede a goal. If you concede a goal, it should not be more than one. If the goal is not achieved, then all players will have to Less than half a day off tomorrow morning.

When Zhao Jinge mentioned it, the other Manchester City players also started laughing.

If the deadlock hadn't been broken after half an hour of play in the first half, then they might be a little panicked when Zhao Jinge said this.

But now that Zhao Jinge has broken the balance on the court, the remaining work is very easy and familiar to them.

Unless Southampton accepts the result of a small loss by one goal, they will definitely still find a way to attack.

And this situation is what Manchester City likes best.

That’s an old fishing tactic that has been practiced countless times. You can do it with your eyes closed!

Guardiola was also sitting on the coaching bench with a satisfied smile.

He originally hesitated a little about whether to use Mahrez to replace Zhao Jinge in this league. After all, Dzeko also played, and then let Zhao Jinge rest for a few days to prepare for the upcoming Champions League semi-finals.

But to be on the safe side, he finally decided to use Zhao Jinge to defeat Southampton as early as possible.

Facts have proved that his decision was very correct.

Besides, Zhao Jinge's physical recovery was even more powerful than taking stimulants, so he didn't use it in vain.

Now that the goal is scored, Zhao Jinge's personal statistics have increased. Manchester City has taken a big step forward from the record of two consecutive unbeaten league seasons. He himself is completely relieved.

"Zhao can be replaced directly in the second half, and Sterling and Kyle Walker can also be replaced in advance. In this way, our lineup will be intact when we play Paris Saint-Germain a week later, and there will be no physical problems at all."

The assistant coach calculated it happily, and Guardiola also nodded secretly.

Before the start of the season, many fans said that Manchester City's lineup was not completely updated. Why keep several veterans?

But those fans ignored the reality that Manchester City would be fighting on four fronts in the middle of the season.

What kind of ambition you have, naturally you must have a corresponding lineup and bench thickness.

If there are not enough rotation players with guaranteed strength, what will Manchester City do to win all the championships? !

Only strong teams can win one championship throughout the season, which is good. It would be foolish to dream of winning all the championships in one go.

Manchester City last season fully confirmed this.

Guardiola had enough hard times in the first half of last season. Now that he has money and power, he naturally needs to strengthen the thickness of the bench.

Anyway, he didn't buy the kind of coach that the players don't use. There is no waste or delay.

Now look at this solid rotation and the successful defense of the title on all fronts this season. Which Manchester City fan would not praise him for his foresight?

"The strength gap is still a bit big! Pierre needs to think of ways to adjust his tactics.

It has to be said that Guardiola's employment is still very safe. He has made adjustments to other positions, but the center position is Zhao Jinge, who has absolute super-standard combat effectiveness!

It is really useful to concentrate offensive resources and let Zhao Jinge break the situation! "

"This is a reflection of Guardiola's current stability. At worst, he will replace Zhao Jinge to rest after establishing a winning streak in the first half. Guardiola is courageous, but he also knows the importance and can grasp the key points of the lineup. This is very good! "

Andy Gray and Carragher praised Guardiola's use of soldiers, but the implication was that he always praised Zhao Jinge.

The superstar is used as a tactical support and used to break the game when necessary.

Some coaches have a bunch of stars, but they can neither use them together nor know how to rely on the core. They have a luxurious lineup but achieve average results.

There are only a few people like Mourinho and Guardiola who are decisive and courageous in making on-the-spot adjustments and know how to make good use of superstars.

Zhao Jinge is lucky to meet such a head coach who knows people well and is not limited to tactics!

"It seems that Southampton still wants to press forward and attack. This is in line with Manchester City's tactical arrangement. There will be no shortage of Manchester City's counterattacks today. These Manchester City players are also able to hold their own. They don't have the burden of being a star. When they counterattack, that's it. Be more determined!”

Carragher made some guesses about the trend of the game, and just three minutes after he finished speaking, Manchester City indeed seized the opportunity to launch a threatening counterattack after the game restarted.

Fernandinho's interception of the ball in midfield initiated Manchester City's counterattack.

And Sterling's sudden through ball from the wing allowed Dzeko, who was covered by Zhao Jinge, to make a one-and-a-half shot!

It's a pity that Hojbjerg recovered very decisively this time. Dzeko broke through the marking of Southampton defender Stephens, but failed to break through Hojbjerg's destructive interception. He couldn't help but roar and sigh.

Zhao Jinge also subconsciously glanced at Heibel a few more times.

This young guy who is just 21 years old this year already has relatively rich experience in the Premier League.

Hojbjerg, who only turned 20 last year, has already played in the Bundesliga for four seasons. He is currently the main defensive midfielder of the Danish national team and the core midfielder of the Danish national team!

Speaking of offense, it is not very strong, but the defense is indeed interesting. In several matches this season, his and Van Dijk's back-and-forth cooperation also caused Zhao Jinge a lot of trouble.

However, in today's game, Van Dijk was absent due to injury and Yoshida Ma also took his place. Otherwise, Zhao Jinge's attack in the middle would not be so easy today!

Compared with Hojbjerg, Van Dijk, who is already 25 years old and fully mature, is undoubtedly more difficult to deal with as Southampton's defense general. However, several injuries this season have made the future world No. 1 defender absent. After half a season of games, the transaction value has decreased, allowing Liverpool to pick up top quality goods in the winter window of next season!

Zhao Jinge feels that his club can buy Van Dijk first this summer. It just so happens that Kompany is fully prepared to stay for another season at most. With Van Dijk here, he will have ready-made combat power!

Pierre had no idea that Zhao Jinge would already have the idea of ​​​​their team's main center back.

He is yelling to cheer up the defense. Next, we must continue to pay attention to Manchester City's threatening attack!

Van Dijk's absence has a huge impact on Southampton's entire defense.

With him here, Southampton's defensive line command would not be so messy, at least it would not be reduced to the point of being penetrated by Manchester City's several threatening through balls.

Although Pierre also knows that the double midfielder cannot limit the performance of Zhao Jinge and Sterling, he will have to bear at least 70% of the blame, but he has no better defensive midfielder to replace at this time, so he can only let the defense Take on more defensive responsibilities. "This midfielder is so obvious in one fight! Except for Hojbjerg, it is simply undefended!"

With such a weak midfield defense, even if your defense is replaced by Juventus' configuration, it will not be able to withstand it. How can the opponent's offensive cluster continue to attack the defense? Southampton is really not as good as last season. . "

Many old fans in England also expressed their opinions on the game on football forums at this time.

Southampton indeed brought a very different style impact to the Premier League last season.

Their technical skills and superb playing style have greatly restrained some rough teams in the Premier League.

Breaking into the top six in the league is the best compliment for their outstanding performance throughout the season.

Unfortunately, without the support of large-scale investment in the new season, Southampton will eventually be unable to escape the end of the fairy tale being shattered.

The old style of play has been thoroughly thought through, but it is secondary. Without the addition of fresh blood, Tadic misfired again, and Southampton has been very disappointing from the beginning of the season.

After watching today's game, many old Premier League fans directly sentenced Southampton to death. Southampton will definitely not be able to enter the top six in the league this season!

It doesn't matter if the offense is not in place and the defense is bad, then there is really no possibility of going further in the Premier League!

A flash in the pan, but that’s all!

Manchester City almost ignored Southampton's midfield defense, seizing opportunities again and again to try to penetrate Southampton's defense.

Even the top six teams in the Premier League can't stand such quick counterattacks many times, let alone Southampton.

So in the 24th minute of the first half, Southampton's defense, which had barely held on for ten minutes, once again fell.

With Zhao Jinge's continuous cover and support, coupled with Sterling and Yaya Toure's decisive through ball attempts, Dzeko finally scored his first goal of the game!

A mediocre single-handed shot, not necessarily very beautiful, but the stability is as good as ever.

"Twelve Premier League goals! This is really a lot. If you work hard, try to score fifteen goals!"

Zhao Jinge happily high-fived Dzeko and encouraged him.

Not kidding, he thinks it is not difficult for Dzeko to score more than 15 goals in the league this season.

Although he played less time in the middle and early stages of the season, judging from his usual training and national team games, Dzeko is still in good condition. He has become more experienced in the game and his shooting skills have become more and more exquisite.

Guardiola also gave Dzeko more playing time in the early and middle stages of the domestic cup competition, hoping to keep him in shape as much as possible.

Now it seems that the effect is very good, then it is obvious that Dzeko will have more opportunities to play at the end of the league.

After all, there are still four league games ahead. Depending on what coach Guardiola wants, these four games should be rotation of players for training. Dzeko is expected to start every game. With Manchester City's offensive firepower, it is not impossible to score three goals. thing!

"Don't say that! I just scored my first goal in this game! You're putting pressure on me. Just let it take its course, but I'm also confident!"

Dzeko punched Zhao Jinge on the shoulder and laughed happily.

What Zhao Jinge said was quite to his liking. Although he was used as a substitute this season, the champion was treated mercilessly!

Moreover, Manchester City is fighting on the fourth front. Although the games they play are not particularly important, they really play a lot.

After nearly 30 games in one season, half of them were starters and half were substitutes, and nearly 20 goals were scored in all competitions.

Dzeko is already very satisfied with making enough money, winning championships, and scoring goals. He is still thinking about playing as a substitute for Zhao Jinge for another year next year and winning more championships. After winning the bonuses and honors, go out and find a similar team to get a big contract as the main player!

"If you make a lot of moves next, I will also pass the ball to you. I basically won't be able to play in the second half. You have to seize the time and seize more opportunities. Don't miss the opportunity, and you will never miss it again!"

Zhao Jinge pulled Zheke over and explained to him again, which made Zheke smile with joy.

The two laughed and joked for a few more times, and then took the time to jog back to their own half.

Southampton suffered another heavy blow, and the players seemed a little frustrated.

But Manchester City did not give them any chance to breathe. Even with the two-goal advantage in hand, they were still looking for the next chance to score.

Sterling had a great time today. Zhao Jinge gave up the ball in the frontcourt. He held the ball and made a great breakthrough in Southampton's left half of the defense.

Even if there is no personal data yet, he doesn't care at all. It's a rare game where Guardiola acquiesces to him playing fancy games, so he has to enjoy it.

So after the game restarted again, Sterling forced his wing to become the strong side of Southampton's defense.

And when Zhao Jinge suddenly took over the ball and attacked the center, a huge hole was opened in Southampton's backcourt defense!

Zhao Jinge passed Steven Davis and then strode forward with the ball towards Southampton's penalty area. The Southampton players who rushed back to defend suffered a loss in speed, forcing Asa Yoshida in the penalty area to take the lead. Attack.

Dzeko, who crossed diagonally, found an opening. His forward penetration and Zhao Jinge's timely overhead pass formed an almost perfect tacit understanding.

A volley shot that didn't wait for the football to hit the ground, a score of two, and wonderful passing and shooting coordination!

The Sky Sports commentator said that Manchester City had once again failed in the game. The ecstatic Dzeko completed his unusual personal celebration by pulling up the corner flag stick.

Guardiola expressed his sincerity more directly by replacing Zhao Jinge and Sterling.

"I'm stopping, you guys can do what you want."

Guardiola completed the communication with Pierre almost silently, and Manchester City controlled the rhythm of the game from halftime to the end of the game.

Southampton was smart enough not to fight back, and the score of 3-0 was considered a decent result for both teams.

Pierre left in a hurry with his disciples after the game, whether it was to lick his wounds or go back to review the game, at least they knew that at this moment they were no longer the protagonists of St. Mary's Stadium.

Thousands of Manchester City fans were celebrating another victory for the team. Guardiola put his hands in his pockets and led his disciples to the players' tunnel in a cool and unrestrained manner, fully demonstrating his famous coaching style. , The master is as lonely as snow!

(End of this chapter)