What is a destructive midfielder?

Time is like "early morning on weekdays". If you take a nap for five minutes before getting up, two hours may pass.

Traffic is like a pot of boiling hot water, gradually cooling down.

London.

The assistant gently wiped the Golden Ball trophy with a dry rag.

Full of joy.

Since winning the two personal honors of "Golden Ball" and "World Footballer of the Year", Li Kang's endorsement fee has once again ushered in a surge, and the assistant's life has become more and more comfortable. Recently, he has started a relationship with an East German girl who works in London.

"There are fewer and fewer paparazzi outside, and even the trash cans are not diligently rummaged."

"Li, I'll go downstairs first. I have to go out tonight. I may not be able to answer the phone and reply to messages in time."

Li Kang smiled and nodded.

There is a small Christmas tree in the living room, which is hung with bells.

A small angel light strip with flashing blue light hangs from the ceiling.

The TV screen is playing a video of Paris Saint-Germain's game.

Emery is a very pragmatic coach.

The French Ligue 1 team was a bully, and the tactics were extremely sophisticated, with mercury pouring down.

In the Champions League, they fought hard against Bayern Munich, and made long passes without thinking.

"Ding~"

A faint message notification sound.

Li Kang picked up his phone and saw several unread messages.

Kante sent a photo: Covent Garden, artificial snow, and the little black egg and his wife hugged sweetly under the Christmas tree.

Morata excitedly said that he was a father.

Voller forwarded a "chicken soup for the soul", asking Li Kang if he would return to North Rhine for the New Year.

Another winter transfer window, another Christmas.

A few days later.

The Premier League match day is coming.

Li Kang and his teammates arrived in Southampton, a port city in southern England.

Southampton often becomes a city in the background of film and television works.

In 1594, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" premiered in the manor of this city.

In 1620, the Puritans boarded the "Mayflower" to the New World of America.

In 1912, the luxury liner Titanic set sail from the port of this city.

"It doesn't look like winter here."

"The grass is still green."

"Don't those squirrels need to hibernate?"

"Squirrels don't hibernate."

The sun sets.

As the destination is approaching, the teammates' communication becomes more frequent.

The bus slowly drives into St. Mary's Stadium, which is close to the harbor. Eleven years ago, 16-year-old Bale made his first-team debut here.

"CTV5! CTV5! Good evening, audience friends."

"Now we are broadcasting the 18th round of the 2017/18 Premier League."

"Southampton vs. Chelsea at home."

"On the west bank of the Itchen River, the Saints vs. the Blues!"

At St. Mary's Stadium, the red and white flags fluttered in the wind.

Hot flames burst out on the sidelines.

Posters of Van Dijk shook in the stands.

The Dutch central defender has evolved again this season, from the perfect form to the "ultimate form" form.

No one laughed at his "retreat" anymore.

Many giants extended olive branches to him, and the media praised him as "the best central defender of this era" and "will definitely break the transfer record of defenders".

Players' tunnel.

Van Dijk and Li Kang shook hands and hugged.

Their career together in Leverkusen was short but profound.

"Congratulations, Li-san!"

Maya Yoshida looked serious and sent his blessings to the Ballon d'Or winner.

Cahill hugged Bertrand and Romeu.

Other players did not communicate much.

After all, the two teams had a fierce conflict when they met last season.

The cause was Marcos's malicious foul.

Tuchel sat in the coaching seat.

Mauricio paced back and forth in the command area.

A moment later.

The referee team led the players from both sides out of the tunnel.

St. Mary's Stadium suddenly turned into a sea of ​​red and white.

"Here are the starting lineups for both teams."

"Southampton's formation is 4-2-3-1!"

"Goalkeeper: Foster."

"Defenders: Cedric, Van Dijk, Maya Yoshida, Bertrand."

"Double defensive midfielders: Romeu, Lemina."

"Central midfielders: Tadic, Davis, Raymond."

"Forward: Gabiadini."

"Chelsea's formation is 3-4-3!"

"Goalkeeper:"

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[Chelsea is going to crash again, hurry up! They can't hold up on four fronts! ]

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[Ultimate Van Dijk, guarding the land of the saints! ]

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[It's not easy to wait for a player to grow up. Two years ago, Van Dijk was a huge pit that everyone wanted to beat, but now he has suddenly become the "world's best defender." ]

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[Van Dijk has made visible progress every season. The defensive position requires experience, and there are not so many Varanes in the world. 】

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[What's the use of having strong defenders? The Netherlands was eliminated in the World Cup qualifiers and cannot enter the 2018 World Cup! ]

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[Didn't you watch the news? Southampton said that if they are slaughtered tonight, all the ticket revenue will be donated to the foundation. ]

Accompanied by the referee's whistle.

The game officially started.

Southampton has the ball.

"The pace of passing is very fast."

"Mauricio is a very aggressive coach, very young, and likes open offense."

"When he was a player, he helped Valencia reach the Champions League final for two consecutive seasons."

"His tactical style is completely opposite to Pierre last season."

Raymond received a pass from his teammate in the 40-meter area.

Speed ​​up and run wildly.

After walking a few meters, before Kanter approached, the ball was given to Bertrand who was on the edge of the set.

There was a burst of cheers from the away stands.

Meeting an old friend in a foreign land.

Bertrand is a former Chelsea player who can barely be regarded as a member of the Blues' youth training. He won the Champions League with the team in 2012 and is the first player in the history of the Champions League to make his debut in the final.

"Winning the Champions League at the start. 》

"I want to eat Kanter alive!"

"Can't eat it."

"Can't get rid of it."

"The forward passing line is blocked, and I want to pass back and transfer the pressure to my teammates."

"Azpilicueta's help."

"Beautiful, successful steal!"

Kanter passed the ball to Li Kang.

Li Kang turned around and got rid of Davis and sent a long pass!

The line is very reasonable.

Easily penetrated Southampton's midfield barrier.

Hazard started smoothly.

Romeu was chasing after him. As one of the candidates for La Masia's No. 4 position, he predicted the direction of the attack, but he couldn't keep up with the speed.

"Hazard leaves Busquets' successor behind."

"Take the ball, move forward, and ride ahead!"

“The space is very open!”

"Van Dyke!"

In 2015, Van Dijk was completely abused by Hazard.

In 2016, Van Dijk could barely keep up with Hazard's pace.

In 2017, the English Super League player felt a little confused in front of the Dutch central defender.

Hazard accelerated his sprint.

Van Dijk quickly adjusted his body tendency without losing his position and retreated in small steps.

"He sealed the inside line."

"Force Hazard to the outside."

"Space compression."

"Pay attention. Van Dijk's retreat speed is getting slower and slower, and the distance between him and Hazard is getting shorter and shorter."

"I'm not robbing you, but I'm waiting for you to rush at me."

"Hazard made a beautiful sudden stop and changed direction!"

"oops!"

"It took too long and Southampton's defenders fell into position."