Chapter 320 The footsteps of the champion are approaching!
Chapter 320 The champion is approaching! (Please recommend and wait for votes!)
Author: Thief Cao
Chapter 320 The champion is approaching! (Please recommend and wait for votes!)
During the halftime break, Zhang Lu from the Sports Channel also began to review the tactics of both sides in the first half.
"After Van Gaal took over at Manchester United, he implemented a pass-and-control tactic similar to that of the Dutch national team and Barcelona in the past two years. He hopes to control the game through continuous possession of the ball, control the opponent, and find space to create scoring opportunities.
." Zhang Lu said softly.
Fan Zhiyi nodded and smiled: "Yes, looking at the teams that Van Gaal has coached, you will find that he is very stubborn in defense, and can even be said to be paranoid."
"His tactics are based on controlling the game, while also maintaining a solid defense, emphasizing the defensive ability of the midfielders, and in the game like today, let the team press forward as a whole, control the opponent's offense, and then let the opponent
It stopped in midfield and prevented them from entering their own penalty area."
Zhang Lu suddenly shook her head and said: "Manchester United played very targeted in the first half today, and the effect was very good. The first goal was scored by changing the direction of attack at a fast pace."
"But Ranieri will not surrender and will definitely make targeted adjustments."
"We could clearly see from the first half that Manchester United relied heavily on Blind to play the ball forward today."
"In the frontcourt, Manchester United's routine is also very simple. They rely on Fellaini's strong ability to compete for the first place to respond, or rely on Rooney to receive the ball in the frontcourt to complete the transition between the midfield and the frontcourt.
organize."
"Looking at Leicester City, Ranieri's tactics are not clever, and are even simple and crude."
"With the momentum of being at the top of the list, they have no discomfort at the Theater of Dreams. From Ranieri to every Leicester City player on the field, all they want is to take away a victory and end the suspense of the championship!"
"The confidence of the players has caused Leicester City to dare to fight hard, not afraid of Manchester United at all, and dare to press forward. Once there is a chance to counterattack, they will immediately pass through the omnipotent Chu Zheng, with a maximum of three kicks, and there must be two in the frontcourt.
There is already a Leicester City player in position, and then he directly attacks Manchester United's goal."
"Although the players were affected and made more mistakes after Leicester City lost the ball, they did work together today. They gritted their teeth and withstood Manchester United's onslaught, waiting for their own counterattack opportunity to come, but did not seize the opportunity.
At that time, every player's frustration was written on their faces, and their strong desire to win the championship could be seen."
"Such a mature and refined team, coupled with a good tactical system brought by Ranieri, skilled coordination, a strong and consistent desire to win, and Chu Zheng, a veritable super midfielder,
Leicester City has completed its transformation this season, rejuvenated, shined with dazzling light, and presented a fairy tale belonging to Leicester City to the world..."
At the same time, Ranieri was also walking quickly to the locker room. He needed to make adjustments to his tactical strategy in the second half.
The best results of Ranieri's coaching career were those runner-up finishes. It is impossible to say that he is not nervous now.
The reason why Ranieri has repeatedly emphasized to the media this season that they are fighting for relegation is because he actually does not want to put pressure on the players.
For some goals, for a civilian club like Leicester City, the effect of shouting them out may not be as effective as silently placing them in everyone's mind.
In fact, even Ranieri himself could not have imagined that his dream of the top league championship would actually come true in Leicester City.
Over the past year, Ranieri has been filled with emotion every time he thought about it in his spare time, feeling that sometimes things in this world are so wonderful and magical.
Pushing the door open and walking into the locker room, he came to the tactical board placed by assistant coach Paul. Ranieri was silent for a while, glanced at Chu Zheng and others, and then said: "We need to adjust our tactics."
The players looked up and looked at Ranieri.
Some people frowned, some looked expectant, and some looked at Ranieri with firm eyes and admiration.
Every Leicester City player knows the importance of today's game, they must win against Manchester United.
"Our opponents are very strong and they play very smart!"
After saying this, Ranieri picked up the black pen and started writing on the tactical board, and analyzed Manchester United's tactics in the first half one by one, pointing out to everyone the weaknesses of Manchester United and the areas where the formation is prone to loopholes.
Chu Zheng and the others listened carefully and thought based on the ideas provided by Ranieri.
Soon, Chu Zheng, Vardy, Kante, Mahrez and others shined.
After a while, Ranieri stopped writing, laughed, and said: "But we have an advantage, and that is our extremely powerful counterattack. We can use this advantage to make some adjustments..."
Looking at Ranieri, who was explaining the tactical arrangements for the second half at a faster pace with a faint smile and confidence in front of the tactical board, Chu Zheng felt for the first time that this lovely old man seemed to be shrouded in a kind of light today.
This feeling is very strange. This is the first time Chu Zheng has seen this kind of temperament in Ranieri.
In the past, Ranieri gave Chu Zheng the impression that he was a very kind old man, as if he would not be angry.
Sometimes Chu Zheng would even go up and punch Ranieri, and the old man would not be angry.
But he didn't dare to try, fearing that he would be left in the cold!
Not long after, at Paul's urging, all Leicester City players walked out of the dressing room.
At 18:08 London time, the whistle sounded for the start of the second half at Old Trafford.
Neither Ranieri nor Van Gaal made any substitutions in the lineup during the halftime break.
After the game started, changes in tactical adjustments were gradually visible.
Manchester United still used the same tactical strategy of midfield and frontcourt pressure and fast-paced attack as in the first half.
But the changes in Leicester City are very obvious.
Compared with the first half, Vardy and Shinji Okazaki became significantly more active in the second half.
When Leicester City dropped back to defend, Vardy and Shinji Okazaki no longer dropped as deep as they did in the first half.
The two men focused on Blind, who spent most of the time crossing the center line.
As soon as Blind gets the ball, Shinji Okazaki or Vardy will immediately rush forward regardless of physical strength to prevent or interfere with Blind's forward play to launch an offensive.
In the midfield, the changes in Kanter and Chu Zheng are also very obvious.
Compared with the first half, the biggest change in Kanter and Chu Zheng in the second half is that they became even crazier.
The two of them were running almost all over the field, sweeping wildly, and Manchester United couldn't live comfortably in this area and couldn't control the ball well.
On the defensive line, Fellaini, who often pushed up to the front line, was also closely guarded.
No matter who is around Fellaini, they will use all means to compete with and interfere with Fellaini.
As a result, Manchester United seemed to be a different team in the second half.
Blind, Rooney, and Fellaini were restricted, which directly led to a very obvious stagnation in Manchester United's offense. The fast-paced offense no longer appears frequently, and even has a tendency to disappear.
Leicester City, on the other hand, counterattacked vigorously and moved forward resolutely, pursuing the final shot with the fewest passes and the shortest time.
Although it also failed to threaten Manchester United's goal, it completely overwhelmed Manchester United in terms of momentum.
This change has wiped out the joy in the hearts of Manchester United fans.
In the 65th minute of the game, Blind once again crossed the center line to get the ball, but was immediately trapped on the wing by Mahrez and Simpson.
Blind's foot skills are indeed excellent, but he is not Chu Zheng, so he really can't withstand the attack of the two.
The ball was quickly lost.
After Simpson got the ball, he directly pushed it in front of Mahrez, who had already started sprinting along the wing in advance.
At the same time, Chu Zheng also quickly followed up along the middle road.
In just a few seconds, Leicester City hit outside the Manchester United penalty area.
Mahrez was entangled by Rojo and was delayed for a few seconds.
When he broke through Rojo, he found that Manchester United had already retreated to defend.
Seeing that the penalty area was full of people, Mahrez rushed to the right rib area at the top of the arc to attract many Manchester United players to surround him. He tapped the inside of his right heel and knocked the ball from the circle to the top of the arc.
Chu Zheng followed up at high speed!
The next second, the roar of heavy artillery hovered over the Old Trafford Stadium again!
Unfortunately, Chu Zheng's kick was not completely suppressed, and the ball hit the upper edge of the crossbar on the left side of the goal and bounced off the baseline.
Although the goal was not scored, it still scared Manchester United.
The crazy trembling goal seemed to be wailing, telling everyone the miserable experience it had just suffered.
Chu Zheng's long-range shot actually doesn't have much footwork to speak of.
Chu Zheng's long shot does not have a weird S-shaped line, nor does it have that exaggerated drop, nor does it have the exaggerated arc of Beckham.
It has great power, straight lines, low pressure, and fast speed. It is like a flat cannon, but it is so unreasonable.
Once it hits the door frame, even if the goalkeeper determines the direction and route, he will not be able to pounce.
