Starting with Milan as a central defender

The Italian players gathered together, hugged each other and celebrated.

Shalawi even ran for half the game to vent his emotions.

His career has not been going well recently. Since Qin Yun left Milan, the new head coach has begun to adjust the main players in order to wash away Allegri's imprint.

He was unlucky to be a casualty and spent most of the game on the bench.

During the early summer transfer period, both Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea were interested in him, but he chose to stay with the team after Barbara's dissuasion.

But judging from the current situation, the lack of football has led to a decline in competitive levels, and it may not be possible to find a good team in the winter window.

It's not that he didn't want to go to Liverpool, but they already have Sterling, so it's impossible to spend a lot of money to recruit the same type of players.

De Rossi takes a leisurely walk.

Qin Yun was absent from the previous two European qualifiers. He had to do dirty work and tiring work, and basically had no time to idle.

After a game, my waist is almost exhausted.

How can you feel comfortable now?

Fill in the back line, then squat and defend, don't worry about the rest.

not far away.

Modric and Rakitic continue to discuss tactics, regardless of how many goals they score, they must gain something.

Croatia's football journey is still long, and as the core of the team, he must shoulder the responsibility.

side of the field.

Conte clenched his fists hard and looked extremely excited.

Why expend a lot of physical energy to suppress Croatia within 30 meters?

The purpose is to use Qin Yun's forward penetration to explode when the battle situation reaches a stalemate.

Using points to lead the way, the Italian team changed from a defensive formation to an offensive formation as quickly as possible.

This is the core of this lineup.

Conte looked down at his watch and made a gesture to strengthen his defense.

The other side.

Kovac stood anxiously on the sidelines, pacing back and forth.

You can lose today's game, but you can't lose so embarrassingly.

So he invariably signaled to the Croatian players to strengthen their defense and survive the first half before making targeted adjustments.

The game continues.

Croatia pushed forward tentatively after the kick-off.

But the Italian team played rogue.

The overall formation changed to 5-3-2, with most players retreating to participate in defense and building a steel defense line in the midfield and backfield.

Croatia found that it could not achieve better results, so it could only stop playing and take the initiative to slow down the pace of the game.

Qin Yun also spared some time and began to analyze Modric's technical characteristics.

Unlike at Real Madrid, Modric's position in the national team is more advanced.

Because he needs to connect the team's offense and defense, while also taking into account the personnel scheduling on both sides of the court.

Modric's best thing is to play the ball from the backcourt, simple turn-off-advance-pass, which seems to be endowed with magic at his feet.

Not only can a stalemate situation suddenly become clearer, but it can also effectively break the dense defense.

If his teammates weren't of average strength, it would have been very difficult for the Italian team to take advantage of the situation.

But that doesn't mean Modric doesn't have shortcomings.

Qin Yun silently kept the details of the game in mind, and he would use them one day.

Soon, the referee blew the whistle to end the first half.

The players of the two teams did not have any communication and went to the players' tunnel on their own.

Italian team locker room.

Conte got straight to the point and didn't shy away from talking about the shortcomings of the first half and how they need to be improved.

Since he has been coaching Italian league teams for a long time, he has a good relationship with most of the Italian players, not to mention that most of the national team members have been under his command.

Therefore, Conte quickly integrated into the role after taking office and firmly controlled the locker room.

"The first half was pretty good, especially the zone defense in the frontcourt, which almost covered the entire area!"

"However, this style of play consumes a lot of our physical energy, and due to the arrangement of a single defensive midfielder, the frontcourt players must retain sufficient physical energy to prevent the opponent from impacting."

"The overall adjustment will be made in the second half. Parolo will play with De Rossi as a double midfielder. Let's try new defensive tactics!"

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Qin Yun listened carefully.

It has to be said that Conte's tactical thinking is at the leading level in Europe.

If we follow the trajectory of the original world, after Conte went to the Premier League, he set off a craze for three central defenders in the new era. Even Mourinho and Guardiola learned from him.

Croatian locker room.

Kovac did not say how to adjust, but talked about the history of Croatian football.

It's not that he doesn't want to say it, but his tactical level is too average.

Perhaps both Modric and Rakitic have a deeper understanding of football than he does.

15 minutes is fleeting.

In the cheers of the fans, the players from both sides returned to the green field.

"Good evening, viewers!"

"Welcome back!"

"The broadcast for you now is the fourth round of Group H of the 2016 European Cup qualifiers."

"Second half of Italy vs. Croatia."

"Conte took the lead in making substitution adjustments. Parolo replaced Candreva, which should be to strengthen defense."

"Biliq is standing still!"

"Okay, the game has officially started!"

Croatia changed its offensive posture and started from both wings to try to advance quickly.

The effect is very good.

Because of the current low-post defense used by Italy, the two full-backs are positioned inside and cannot push out immediately to steal or interfere.

However, Croatia kept an eye on it. When the full midfielder came in, Brozovic dropped back to cover.

The burden of offense and defense is also placed on Modric.

Can he bear it?
can.

The brilliance condensed by genius and sweat cannot be concealed, and he seems to have become the brightest star in the night sky.

Modric receives the ball, turns around, and then makes a precise long pass from short to medium distances.

Flowing clouds and water!

Use the simplest method to single-handedly push Croatia forward.

He experienced war as a child.
Although he didn't want to recall it, he knew that he would never forget it.

And it was that experience that made him stronger and stronger.

As Mourinho once said: "Pressure? What is pressure? Pressure is the worry of poor people to feed their families. There is no pressure at all in football."

Why do most of the famous players in world football come from poor backgrounds?

Because they have no choice but to make a desperate move and fight against the odds.

Croatia continues to move forward, seemingly leaving its painful past behind and embracing a new future.

Football means a lot at this moment.

Qin Yun directed the defense line to move continuously, giving up the deep space on the two wings and seizing the rib area in advance.

The intention is obvious.
You can cross the ball as you like. There are many headers in the Italian team. Chiellini, De Rossi, and Damian are enough to cover the penalty area.

Even if the Croatian players can grab a little bit, standing in front of their own goal is the World Cup Golden Glove, the long-lasting young player Buffon.

Modric knows it too.

Therefore, he drove Croatia's overall formation to shift to the left, which can better combine the sides and form a numerical advantage.

Like a small, hard needle, it pierced into the steel defense line in front of it.Italy's offense is based on points.

Croatia's attack was point-breaking.

There is no distinction between superior and inferior, just different understandings of football.

Perisic stopped the ball in front of him and made several fake moves. He found that De Sciglio was not fooled and decisively passed the ball back.

Srna met the ball diagonally into the middle.

The football rolled quickly against the turf, its trajectory pointing towards Modric.

Marchisio got closer and decisively confronted.

But he's facing the best player in the world with his back.

The Croatian No. 10 has a thin body, but maintains unimaginable toughness.

Achieve accurate ball contact under strong interference.

The football spun violently and slid past his left side.

Modric turned around.

Once, a blond boy, wearing an old jacket that was obviously too big, waved branches and drove sheep through the rugged rocks.

Now, a blond young man is wearing a new red and white plaid jersey
On the green field.

A passionate melody seemed to sound, it was Croatian Rhapsody.

The shepherd boy emerged from the flames of war and showed himself to the world.

"Pretty!"

"Excellent back-breaking skills. In this situation, who can steal the ball from his feet?!"

Modric continues to dribble the ball forward.

Italy's formation changed accordingly.

De Rossi versus Modric, Parolo versus Rakitic, Chiellini versus Mandzukic.
Qin Yun stands in the middle. He can not only make up for De Rossi's defensive mistakes in time, but also help defend his teammates on Modric's most threatening passing route.

There seemed to be no chance.

But as everyone moves, the spaces overlap.

Modric's body swayed, trying to break through to the inside.

De Rossi's steps suddenly faltered for a moment.

Qin Yun half-turned around and prepared to assist Damian.

at this moment.

Modric moved his right foot slightly.

Snapped!
The football was like a sharp scalpel, emerging from De Rossi's crotch and passing by Qin Yun.

The final chapter of Rhapsody is coming!

Olic suddenly accelerated and caught up with the football.

Qin Yun understood that he had been deceived, turned decisively towards the football, and was ready to shovel.

Olic spotted Qin Yun's figure out of the corner of his eye, and his heart couldn't help but tremble.

He didn't have the confidence to complete the breakthrough, so he took half a step and hurriedly shot.

boom!
The football flew close to the turf, like a cannonball, and hit the near corner of the goal.

Buffon fell to the ground at lightning speed and easily saved the ball.

There were bursts of regret at the Olympic Stadium in Rome.

"Modric, great pass!"

“Opportunity for Croatia!”

"Olic's running position is very good, but he is a little anxious. Qin Yun is still at least one meter away from him, so he should not start hastily."

"What a waste of a great scoring opportunity."

Studio.

The fans immediately became energetic and expressed their thoughts.
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[Is Modric that strong? 】
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[Although his dribbling is unpretentious, his control in a small area is world-class. Coupled with the outside instep that is not inferior to Quaresma, it is difficult to predict his passing intentions. 】
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[Especially when Qin Yun turned around and passed the ball, it was absolutely amazing! 】
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[Indeed, Qin Yun was deceived. 】
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[It’s normal. He is not a god, so there is no way he won’t make any mistakes. 】
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[It’s a pity that the goal was not scored. 】
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[Olic was too nervous. He took two steps forward and shot into the far corner. He was sure to score. 】
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[To be honest, if I were Olic, I would be scared when I saw Qin Yun preparing to shovel. 】
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[It is estimated that it will be difficult for Croatia to play such an offensive again. 】

On the green field.

Rakitic scolded Olic with a straight face, "I'm not panicking, why are you panicking?"

Olic knew it was his mistake and did not dare to refute, so he could only nod in agreement.

"Hurry back to defense, don't waste time in front."

Modric was not affected at all, and there was no wave in his voice.

He has long since learned to bury his emotions deep in his heart.

When the Croatian players heard this, they started to move.

Their spiritual attributes are very strong.

side of the field.

Conte's expression was very excited. He copied the player's position on the tactical board and drew a dazzling arrow.

There was a problem on the defensive end.

It was not because he was torn apart by the opponent's passes, but because the overall formation was not in a suitable position, which led to the loss of the area at the front of the penalty area, allowing Modric to send a key pass.

"Buffon's positional conditions push the formation forward and make the distance between the three defense lines even lower, thereby achieving multi-level coverage."

Conti muttered to himself as he quickly found a solution.

To put it simply, it is to allow the second and third lines of defense to overlap and at the same time form pressure on the ball handlers in the interior area.

The other side.

Kovac's expression was extremely complicated.

Missing, yearning, unwilling.
He was once a member of the Croatian national team, but missed the 1998 World Cup due to injury and missed the bronze medal.

Eight years later, he served as captain and led Croatia to the 2006 World Cup and the 2008 European Championship.

Recalling the just-concluded World Cup in Brazil, he understood that he had lost his original intention and was no longer suitable for this tough team.

Maybe leaving is the best choice
The game continues.

Italy's offensive gradually began to take control of the game.

Modric can only focus all his energy on defense and keep running on the green field.

It seems that as long as the game is not over, he will not stop.

In the 67th minute, Shaarawy received Marchisio's counterattack, cut inside to the left side of the penalty area, and kicked the goal.

The football goes over the bar.

As the situation on the field changed, there were also situations in the stands.

Some Croatian fans threw fireworks sticks they got from unknown sources into the field, and the furthest one actually flew into the center circle of the field.

The situation at the game suddenly got out of control, and the referee stopped the game.

The riot police acted quickly, and it was obviously not the first time they had dealt with a similar situation, because Roma fans and Lazio fans often fight.

player channel.

"Has Ancelotti implemented any new tactics recently?"

Qin Yun leaned against the wall and asked casually.

Modric was stunned for a moment before he realized that Qin Yun was joking and replied with a smile: "I can't tell you this."

Qin Yun blinked and said no more.

To be honest, he had never seen fans making trouble, but it was rare for him to be so bold in an away game.

Both teams played very restrained, and there were no flagrant fouls or conflicts. How could the fans get started first?
10 minute later.

The riot stands were completely emptied, and the players from both teams returned to the field.

The game continues and time passes.

The Italian team did not give their opponents another chance and kept the score until the last minute.

Beep-beep!

The referee blows the whistle to end the game.

Italy 2:0 Croatia! (End of chapter)