Football: The king of efficiency, the ball must be scored in the penalty area

The whole game begins.

Palermo is playing away though.

But soon, he was the first to take control of the situation on the pitch.

Although the loss of personnel in Palermo was severe this season.

But in all fairness.

Palermo’s team is still above Chievo.

So head coach De Cray, the goal specified before the game, is to draw Palermo!

In the sixth minute, Palermo had a chance to almost break the deadlock.

Mikoli gets the ball in front.

Facing tall centre-back Andreoli.

Mikoli takes advantage of his flexibility.

Change by dribbling rhythm.

Frequency and frequency direction.

This made Andreoli very uncomfortable.

Sure enough, with a sudden acceleration after an emergency stop.

Mikoli managed to get rid of Andreoli’s defense.

Won a space to hit the door.

Mikoli raised his foot and shot hard.

Fortunately, goalkeeper Solendino has been very focused and saved the ball hard.

As soon as the opening game, Chievo almost broke the goal.

Xu Feng and the others sitting on the bench couldn’t help but pinch a sweat.

Decray encouraged the players on the sidelines, shouting loudly.

Chievo’s side quickly adjusted.

After all, it is home fighting.

At the instigation of Pellissier.

Chievo’s side organised an attack with a good chance.

Constant dangled two players in the middle.

The ball was successfully shoved straight to Pelissier.

Pellissier’s pace is still good.

After winning the ball, there was no overly cumbersome adjustment, and the shot was completed directly.

Palermo goalkeeper Sirigu is in a good position.

Successfully confiscated the ball.

Chievo fans shook their heads.

This ball is okay, quite powerful.

But the shot was a little too right.

If it is replaced by Xu Feng to shoot, it may be more threatening…

These Xu Feng’s outstanding performances.

Subtly raised the expectations of fans.

Pellissier was the team’s top scorer last season.

The core of the team that fans talk about.

Now compare with Xu Feng.

The fans obviously still think that Xu Feng is more fragrant!

The ball was back in Palermo again.

Mikoli is worthy of Palermo’s sharp knife.

The height of 168 not only did not become his disadvantage.

Instead, it made him feel good in front of the tall defenders.

The low center of gravity is a huge advantage.

Let him get rid of the defense and change of pace.

It was very uncomfortable for Chievo’s defense.

In the 31st minute, Mikoli pushed fast again.

Successfully passed defender Andreoli and faced Cesar, who came up to the defense.

Mikoli calmly knocked the ball into the middle.

The quick-cut midfielder Pastoree kept the ball and blasted a blast.

“Bell!”

Pastorre’s shot was extremely fast.

Goalkeeper Sorrentino has almost surrendered.

But fortunately, the jamb saved his life!

Cesar also rushed up and cleared the rebounding ball.

The Chievo players also breathed a sigh of relief.

Now the situation on the field has basically been completely taken over by Palermo.

The next ten minutes.

Chievo’s penalty area is buzzing.

Palermo has formed a siege of Chievo.

And it’s more desperate.

Since this game uses the 451 formation.

In the face of such a siege.

Even if Chievo gets the ball.

Facing the front, there is only a single arrow of Pelissier.

It is also difficult to fight back with enough threats.

Decray was also anxious at this time.

The main task of the team at the moment is to defend.

This can also be seen from the current situation on the field.

The players put their energy into defense.

On the offensive side, not much troops can be invested.

On two occasions Chievo stole the ball.

Pass the ball directly to the one-arrow Pellissier in front.

In the face of the bag defense, when Pelissier does not have a double striker, Xu Feng assists in the convenience of receiving it.

Soon he will be in trouble.

Only callbacks can be selected.

If you grab the ball, don’t give it directly to Pelissier.

Choose a teammate to press on and advance slowly.

In this waiting time.

Palermo’s players are also largely back in the home half.

The defensive formations are almost ready.

Obviously a good opportunity to fight back.

It has again become a difficult positional battle.

“It can’t go on like this! It feels like I’ve been being pressed and beaten by Palermo all the time. ”

“The defense is very passive, and the attack can’t attack.”

“The last time I played Napoli, I didn’t feel so uncomfortable attacking!”

“Palermo’s paper quality this season, whether offensively or defensively, should not be as good as Napoli!”

“Why is the scene so ugly!”

On the bench, Chievo’s players were puzzled.

De Clay on the sidelines was indeed very surprised.

As a coach, he can see at a glance where the source of the dilemma on the field is.

Without a doubt, that was Xu Feng!

Football is a sport for eleven people though.

But if the core of the team can’t play.

The impact on the strength of this team is often a very big blow.

And Xu Feng is undoubtedly the core of Chievo!

In the previous three rounds, Chievo won two and drew one.

Break down the vast majority of offense in three games.

Almost every time, Xu Feng played a key role in it!

And in the last game against Napoli.

It is with Xu Feng’s efficient goals and active reception when attacking.

The whole Chievo team can bring out a lot of energy.

This time without Xu Feng, he was really beaten back to the prototype.

Without Xu Feng, the real strength configuration of Chievo players.

Let them go against Palermo, can guarantee not to concede the ball, and level the opponent, it is a good result!

With the whistle of the referee.

The first half of the game is over!

The Chievo players on the pitch were relieved.

In the first half, Chievo had only two shots on goal.

And Palermo had eight shots on goal.

Possession is also 37% and 63%.

Chievo’s side is an all-round disadvantage.

The entire first half.

Chievo barely played in his own half.

Passive defense also greatly depleted the physical strength of Chievo players.

Most of the players’ fitness has just recovered from the last tough game against Napoli.

Halftime in the dressing room.

There was no better way for Decray.

Without Xu Feng.

The attack on Chievo’s side really can’t stand up.

Pellissier was alone in his shoes.

Although he is a good player, he is not the kind of absolute star who can solve the battle alone.

Could it be that Xu Feng was directly allowed to play in the second half?

Decray wanted to wait.

According to the advice of the team doctor, even if Xu Feng is on the field, it is best not to exceed 30 minutes.

Otherwise, this rotation break would be meaningless.

“Boys, cheer up! Well done defending in the first half! Come on! ”

De Clay encouraged the players anyway.

But he knew it very well in his heart.

Andreoli and Cesar, two tall centre-backs.

Their turn is slow, and in the face of the assault of the opponent’s sharp knife Mikoli, the defense is indeed very difficult.

However, the situation on the court in the second half was even worse than De Cray expected!

In the 50th minute, captain Pellissier collided with opposing players during a scramble.

Pellissier fell to the ground and did not get up!