Football: God-level striker, all teammates lie down

Before Manchester City played against Monaco, the media interviewed Zhao Yi.

The most concerned thing is of course which national team Zhao Yi will join under the talent clause.

Zhao Yi said that he had not yet decided.

"If I haven't decided, then I really haven't decided. If I have decided and you ask me again, I will definitely answer.

There is nothing to hide."

Zhao Yi answered very straightforwardly.

The reporter was also very tactful and did not continue to ask questions, but symbolically asked about the problem of this Champions League game.

"Of course we are confident that we can win the game. Our goal is very clear, to defend the Champions League.

Monaco is a young team with a strong impact, just like us last season.

But they will not create the same miracle as us.

Why? Because I am not in Monaco."

Zhao Yi gave a very straightforward reason.

Monaco participates in the French Ligue 1, but in fact Monaco is not a French team.

This team was established by the royal family of the Principality of Monaco. The Principality of Monaco is too small and there are not many teams in the country, so the Monaco team chose to join the French League.

Monaco has won the French League Championship and the French Cup in history.

It also has a place in the entire history of Ligue 1.

But that was a very long time ago.

After the 21st century, Monaco rose again.

In the 03-04 season, they won all the way, killed all the opponents in the Champions League, and entered the final.

Unfortunately, they failed.

They lost to the Portuguese Super League powerhouse Porto led by Mourinho.

This is also Mourinho's masterpiece, and the top five leagues have added a head coach with a strong personality.

So far, the last time a team outside the top five leagues won the Champions League was still Porto.

No team outside the top five leagues has won the Champions League since Porto.

Mourinho is very controversial, but his strength is unquestionable.

After the 2004 season, Monaco's team performance fluctuated again and lost its competitiveness in Ligue 1.

It was not until the new owner took over Monaco and spent 250 million euros to buy players that the team's performance improved.

Last season, Monaco ended Paris Saint-Germain's four consecutive championships and won the Ligue 1 championship.

This season, the Ligue 1 is still a two-man show between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco.

The team's new star Mbappe has performed well this season, averaging 1 goal and 0.4 assists per game in the first half of the season.

Monaco's attacking line is young, full of impact and fast.

Manchester City's defense could have dealt with this kind of team, but unfortunately Kyle Walker and Stones were injured.

Without Kyle Walker, Manchester City's right side is very likely to have problems.

Falcao, who joined Monaco for 60 million euros, was once the Atletico striker. He once scored a hat trick in the European Super Cup against Chelsea and helped Atletico win the championship.

He is now at the peak of his career. Partnering with Mbappe, any team's defense will feel exhausted.

The strength of Monaco's midfielders should not be underestimated. The most representative offensive frontcourt is Bernardo Silva.

He is called B Silva.

According to Zhao Yi's original timeline, Monaco eliminated Manchester City in two rounds this season. Bernardo Silva performed very well and was bought by Guardiola to Manchester City at the end of the season.

Just like Kyle Walker, you perform well, you beat me, and I will buy you.

When Guardiola was at Bayern, his performance was average, but he learned Bayern's operation strategy and poached players.

Are you good?

No matter how good you are, what can you do?

I bought all your core players and see how good you are.

In addition, Monaco also has a top defensive midfielder, Fabinho.

After the end of the Champions League this season, he also landed in the Premier League and became an important part of Liverpool's revival.

Fabinho, who has almost no offensive ability, can be ranked 13th in the Golden Ball Award selection, which shows the defensive strength of this top defensive midfielder.

He is fast, good at interception, has a very high football IQ, and can also control the ball.

He is a truly ideal defensive midfielder.

Monaco also has another talented midfielder, Lemar.

Lemar's playing style is very similar to Iniesta. He will not show off his skills, but can create excellent opportunities for his teammates.

This top midfielder joined Atletico Madrid for 70 million after the season.

Simeone is attracted by his solid foundation and simple style of play.

As a member of the French national team, Lemar also won the World Cup as an absolute main player.

As an attacking frontcourt. He can dribble and cross the ball. His passing skills are delicate and accurate, which can make his teammates receive the ball very comfortably, and the teamFriends can shoot directly without almost any adjustment.

Perform a volley.

More importantly, he can solve the battle by himself.

He has strong single-soldier combat ability and has a good long-range shooting ability.

The French media called him "Little Zhao Yi".

Because his technical characteristics on the offensive end are very similar to Zhao Yi.

Another midfielder starter, Bakayoko, is a little worse than these three, but he is also good enough.

Because of his excellent performance in Monaco, he finally joined Chelsea for 52 million euros, which is not much different from Bernardo Silva's 60 million euros.

Monaco has ushered in a talent blowout, and the midfield and frontcourt players are all young and impactful.

The only thing lacking may be experience.

Facing Manchester City, they definitely have enough confidence and fighting desire.

A newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger.

Manchester City was able to win the Champions League last season with a group of young soldiers.

Why can't they do it?

Mbappe is eager to try. Zhao Yi can be the core of Manchester City and attack and defeat all opponents in the Champions League.

How can he not do it?

This year's Monaco is almost a replica of last year's Manchester City.

And the personnel configuration is more reasonable and excellent.

If there was no Zhao Yi in Manchester City last season, judging from the configuration of De Bruyne, Sterling, and David Silva, it would be a little worse than this group of young people who are about to shine in the world football.

So, these young people in Monaco have to be a new Manchester City!

This Monaco has another thing in common with Manchester City last season, strong offense and weak defense.

The back line is a little worse.

There is only one left-back with good reputation and strength.

Mendy.

Selected in the best team of Ligue 1 last season.

He is also an important contributor to France's World Cup victory, and was eventually bought by Guardiola to Manchester City.

In this game, Manchester City lost Kyle Walker and Stones, and the quality of defense will definitely decline.

Monaco's defense is not good.

In the eyes of the media, this game will be a real goal-scoring battle.

Both sides will definitely make some efforts on the offensive end.

If you want to win the game, you can't rely on defense.

You have to think about scoring more goals than the opponent!