The Ball at Your Feet

Riise passed the ball with a kick, Zhao Yaning received the ball, and just ran a step forward, Essien immediately rushed over.

Is it to grab the ball? Zhao Yaning kicked the ball behind him, but Essien didn't hesitate, and suddenly collided with Zhao Yaning. Zhao Yaning was swayed by the impact, and the control of the ball under his feet became unstable at this time. Essien was almost unaffected, he immediately continued to press close, his force squeezed Zhao Yaning, and also let the ball fall to his own feet.

Zhao Yaning opened his hands to the referee. Such a scramble action was undoubtedly a foul. But the referee only stretched out his hand to signal him to stand up-after all, it was a match between two Premier League teams. When the referee whistled the penalty, he took more into account the Premier League standards, and the standards were also relaxed a lot. Although such a scramble is suspected of fouling, in the Premier League, it is indeed possible to not whistle.

This made Zhao Yaning a little bit embarrassed. After getting up, he went into the game again.

Chelsea is obviously very well prepared for this game. Throughout the game, Essien didn't play any other big role, just stalking Zhao Yaning. Zhao Yaning's continuous shaking and breakthrough on the side road failed to keep Essien away from him. During the game, Essien was like a hound with a keen sense of smell and full of power at the same time. The follower Zhao Yaning, who was inseparable, kept interfering with Zhao Yaning's taking the ball, starting speed, and breaking through every link.

Such defense made Zhao Yaning feel a bit long-lost and a little excited.

It's been a long time and I haven't encountered anyone defending him like this.

In the past, he was always fighting against all kinds of outstanding defensive players. However, with the improvement of his strength, coupled with the aging of Makelele this season, Essien was forced to play as a defender in the game. He has not encountered a good enough player in a one-on-one confrontation with him for a long time. The defensive player.

The current team, no matter which one it is, is relying on an excellent tactical system and relying on layers of tight seals to fight against Zhao Yaning. Whether Real Madrid or Manchester United, the task of blocking Zhao Yaning will no longer be placed on someone. And Chelsea did choose a completely different style of play. They let Essien complete the defensive task alone and intercept Zhao Yaning. Although Ballack and Mikel will help from time to time, the most important defensive tasks are all done by Essien alone.

It's been a long time since I met a defender who was one-on-one with myself. Now I have encountered one, which makes Zhao Yaning a little bit excited.

When attacking again, Zhao Yaning got the ball and launched a breakthrough. Essien's choice this time was even more violent. He rushed directly, and when Zhao Yaning looked up to find the target, he tackled sharply and kicked the football at his feet!

This surprised Zhao Yaning, but he was not surprised. He jumped a step backwards, and at the same time gently picked his toes on the ball. In this way, he got rid of Essien's defense, but at this moment, Mikel also ran up, taking advantage of Zhao Yaning. Poor control of the ball, it was another tackle, which broke the ball!

Two people were standing in front of him in a row, Zhao Yaning almost had no place to settle and stepped on him. He jumped, but he couldn't stand still and fell to the ground. The three men rolled into a ball, and the referee blew the whistle, which was considered a foul by Mikel. Although Mikel was somewhat wronged, he still accepted the sentence.

"Your defense is really fierce." Zhao Yaning was also extremely surprised by such a double tackle.

Essien smiled and ran back by himself. Zhao Yaning knows very well that they only gave him a warning through this action, but even so, the two tackles regardless of the cost still surprised Zhao Yaning: they are different from the two teams in La Liga, they really value it. The defensive team.

They have enough confidence in their defense. Whether it is a strong body, defensive skills, or mentality, cooperation, they are confident that there will be no problems. Such a team may not have as much pressure on the defense as the La Liga team, but for the attackers, it is the most severe challenge.

However, there are challenges to have fun.

Liverpool still controls the situation on the field. Chelsea's mentality is very positive. They did not compete with Liverpool for control of the midfield. Instead, they contracted as soon as they came up and confronted Liverpool in the third defensive zone.

They know very well that they are not opponents of Liverpool. Compared to playing like that, it's better to just make up your mind and defend in the backcourt.

The biggest reason why Chelsea can go so far in the Cup this season is not because their strength can dominate the four sides, but because they have changed enough in their mentality. In the first two seasons, I thought I was invincible in the world, and everyone felt much weaker than them. By this season, I began to admit that I had shortcomings and started to face opponents with a low-key attitude, acknowledging my shortcomings, honestly Really play defensive counterattacks and maximize their advantages. Although Chelsea has not improved in strength, the mentality and the degree of seriousness are not the same. Now they have taken a big step towards the right path.

The ball passed to Zhao Yaning's feet again, and Essien immediately jumped up again. Zhao Yaning didn't go head-to-head with him again, but watched the moment he went up, swiped the ball forward with one foot, and then followed along the sideline. Go up. Essien immediately chased him up. He slammed into Zhao Yaning's side and rear, causing Zhao Yaning to sway, but Zhao Yaning hadn't fallen yet. At most, such an impact would only slow him down, not let him fall. Essien was chasing by Zhao Yaning. Zhao Yaning thought that at this time, he should speed up one step and then tackle him with a tackle. Generally speaking, it is most common for defensive players to do this after slowing down. Practice it. Therefore, Zhao Yaning chose, too, to take the ball one step toward the sideline, and he was ready to find a way to pass Essien.

However, this time, Essien apparently did not choose to do so. After he had a collision, before Zhao Yaning could stabilize his footing, it was another strong collision immediately!

This time, Zhao Yaning couldn't stand still anymore. He was hit by Essien and fell outside the sideline. At this time, the referee also rushed over, this time, he still whistled Essien's foul.

Essien smiled and stretched out his hand, Zhao Yaning took his hand and stood up, "It hurts, Michael, don't do too much, you are not defending at all, you are fouling."

"Understand it, it takes a lot of fouls to defend you." Essien smiled, "Don't complain like a maiden, just play."

Zhao Yaning glanced at him, thinking about why he did this in his heart.

Essien certainly didn't deliberately wanted to target himself—he had no grudges against him. So, the biggest reason he did this is still out of defensive considerations.

So what is his purpose? Zhao Yaning didn't know at this time, he still had to rely on further fights to be able to anticipate Essien's thoughts.

However, playing against this guy is really troublesome.

Zhao Yaning has grown strong enough now, and it can even be said that in the position of the front midfielder, his strength is beyond imagination. When confronted with an average defensive player, he doesn't have to worry about too many body collisions-but this is generally speaking.

It was another matter to meet this guy Essien. This guy is so strong that he is helpless. His strength is the best defender Zhao Yaning has ever encountered. What's more, it's just being strong. His speed is fast enough to keep up with Zhao Yaning's footsteps, and he can foul Zhao Yaning in time. Such a defender encounters a referee who whistles lenient punishments, even if it is Zhao Yaning. I feel a headache for dribbling through.

Zhao Yaning ran back. This time, after he got the ball, he didn't choose to immediately insert it by himself. Instead, he passed on with Alonso in the backcourt and gradually considered the middle. Although Essien was by his side at this time, but he was only trying to run to intercept his passing line, and did not try to stretch his foot to break his pass.

He is guarding his own starting speed breakthrough, and he doesn't care about his controlled passing in the backcourt. This also made Zhao Yaning a little frustrated. He wanted to rely on such actions to induce his opponent to grab, but Essien was not fooled at all. His mentality was very correct-you want to control the ball, freely. Once you control it, we are just squatting in the backcourt. When you dare to break through, we will grab it again. If you don't advance, then everyone will be consumed.

After a few passes, Alonso stopped this kind of play first. Although he didn't have a good solution, he still wanted to do some other attempts.

A long pass was sent from the feet of Alonso and flew directly into the Chelsea penalty area. Although Chelsea's defense line was pulled very back, and he hardly gave Milito any chance, Alonso still made this choice. Since Zhao Yaning's breakthrough was unsuccessful, he had to consider another way to attack.

However, this pass has no chance at all. Milito was squeezed by Terry and Carvalho without a chance. The ball fell into the penalty area. Terry didn't touch the ball, but he squeezed Milito with his back and didn't let him go forward. , The ball was held by Cech who was attacking.

An unsuccessful attack ~www.ltnovel.com~ But this time, Zhao Yaning understood Essien's thoughts. He prevented his breakthrough, but ignored Alonso's long pass, for a reason.

He wants to rely on such constant fouls and constant violations to make his breakthroughs ineffective and allow himself to pass more.

Soon, Zhao Yaning wanted to understand their thinking.

What Chelsea chose was a comprehensive contraction defense. Therefore, what they need most to guard against is Zhao Yaning's cutting-in ability. For a team that shrinks around the penalty area, it is very important to defend against the opponent's penetration.

Therefore, their idea, that is, in any case, can not let Zhao Yaning get the ball. If Zhao Yaning gets the ball and cuts into the penalty area, then it is their big trouble. In contrast, Zhao Yaning's pass will be slightly less threatening. After all, Chelsea's defense is densely covered, and it is not easy to pass a ball that penetrates their defense.

It turns out that you guys think so.

So, let me see how to tear down your defense.