Extraordinary coach

De Bruyne's world-famous free kick allowed Southampton to return to the locker room with a one-goal deficit.

From leading at the beginning to falling behind later on, this is something that many people did not expect. This surprised many people.

"Oh, my God! I really didn't expect it to be like this in the first half." Martin Taylor exclaimed.

"When Southampton took the lead, I thought Southampton was in control of the victory. At least in the first half, they would definitely maintain the lead. I didn't expect it. I didn't expect it!"

Allardyce also joined in with great surprise: "Yeah. Even I didn't expect it. Now, Southampton is in danger."

"Since Manchester City has a goal difference advantage of nearly ten, Southampton must score more than two goals in the second half to have a chance to win the championship."

"If Manchester City had played more pragmatically and strengthened their defense in the second half, I'm afraid Southampton would have lost."

"So Southampton is likely to miss out on the championship?"

"Yes. Southampton have an 80% chance of losing the title."

"Eighty percent? There should be a turning point, right?"

"There is a turning point, but it's too difficult!" Allardyce shook his head. He felt that Southampton had no chance in this game.

If he had been in charge, he could have surrendered.

Just when Allardyce felt hopeless for Southampton, Martin Taylor said: "Allardyce, a netizen has left a message for you."

"Oh, what did you say?"

"Netizens said, didn't you say Adriano is the key to this game? Just ask Sun to send Adriano."

"Uh~" Allardyce was speechless.

"Another netizen said, Allardyce, didn't you make a bet before? Now it seems that De Bruyne is the key to determining the direction of the game. Not Adriano as you think. So, do you want to run naked? Got the location?" Martin Taylor continued to read the message.

After hearing this, Allardyce gritted his teeth and said: "The second half hasn't started yet. I will never break my word."

Allardyce also took the risk. Compared to running naked later and losing face, he couldn't accept losing face now.

After saying that, Allardyce prayed: Sun, you must send Adriano to play in the second half! God willing, Adriano will come on and be a key figure in the game.

"The netizen said again, Allardyce, you'd better decide on the location first. We will wait for you there." After saying that, Martin Taylor shook his head helplessly. I couldn't help but sympathize with Allardyce's impulse.

However, this kind of interaction between commentators and netizens is a good thing for the TV station. Therefore, he was not prepared to reject this interaction.

Martin Taylor was sympathetic, but he also disagreed with Allardyce's words.

After checking the time, Martin Taylor said: "Okay, the halftime break has come. Players from both sides have come out of the locker room."

"Let's see what changes happen in the second half after the halftime break."

"Manchester City seems to have no intention of making major changes. They are still the same lineup as in the first half."

"And the Southampton team is still~ Hey, they are ready to make a substitution. Oh! It's Adriano! Sun Yi is really planning to send Adriano on."

"Haha. Adriano is coming on, did you see that?" Allardyce suddenly became proud. He was right.

"Really~ why? Adriano hasn't played for so long." Martin Taylor was very puzzled.

"He is a surprise player. When he was in the Nice team, he was the surprise player who was able to win several times." Allardyce said proudly. At this moment, it was as if he himself was the head coach of Southampton.

Everyone can only accept this reason. Because no one can think of another reason other than this one.

However, those netizens who had previously quarreled with Allardyce were not ready to admit defeat.

"He played, but it's not necessarily the winner of the game."

"Then just wait. Sun, dare to send him on the field. Of course it makes sense."

Back on the court, Guardiola was a little surprised that Sun Yi actually sent Adriano.

However, he was only slightly surprised, and then shouted to the players calmly: "Adjust the defensive strategy and do it as we prepared before the game."

Guardiola has done his homework for this game. Even for players like Adriano, who has only a 10% chance of playing, he has prepared countermeasures.

That's why he remains calm at this moment.

"Sun sent Adriano? Can he do it?"

"It should be possible. Sun must have a reason for sending him."

"Sure enough, Sun won't do useless things. So, let's continue to cheer for the team!"

"Southampton, come on!!"

Southampton fans were also surprised by Adriano's appearance. Although they have not seen any outstanding performance from Adriano so far, they are still willing to believe in Sun Yi's judgment.

"Southampton must win!!"

The players gathered in a circle and shouted slogans before the second half of the game started.

Looking at this scene, Dio said to Sun Yi with some uncertainty: "Sun, is he really good?"

"Okay!" Sun Yi nodded heavily. Adriano is his last bargaining chip.

He bought Adriano from Nice for this day.

After such a long period of training and preparation, Sun Yi has adjusted Adriano's condition to an excellent level.

An Adriano who has returned to his peak condition will definitely be a person who can change the direction of the game.

Sun Yi has great confidence and expectations in Adriano.

But after the game started, Adriano did not perform well for a long time.

This is because Manchester City was prepared for his appearance, and his teammates did not trust him much because he did not play much. Tacit understanding is also a problem.

Adriano replaced Romeu, who lacked offensive ability. Southampton's formation also changed from 4231 to 442. He and Balotelli formed a double center forward.

Southampton did not use the 442 formation with double center forwards much. This is another influencing factor.

After playing for ten minutes, although Southampton attacked fiercely, they did not create much threat. Adriano did not get too many opportunities to perform.

This not only disappointed many people.

"Alas, Sun's substitution seems to have failed. Adriano doesn't seem to have integrated well into the team's tactical system, nor has he entered the game state."

"Sun's substitution was a mistake, and I'm afraid it will harm Southampton."

Many people began to question this, and they all thought that Sun Yi did something stupid. In addition, Allardyce was also ridiculed by netizens for finding a good place first.

But at this time, Southampton blocked Manchester City's attack, and then kicked the ball directly to the front court.

Then, everyone in the audience was stunned.

"Goal~Goal!"