The Chinese team started the second group stage of the world preliminaries with two consecutive victories.
Hao Qiang left Jordan with the cheers and blessings of Chinese football fans and went straight to Naples, Italy.
Serie A has officially announced that the war is about to begin.
Hao Qiang returned to the hotel in Naples to rest for two days to adjust his time and regain his energy.
When we arrived at the training base again, the atmosphere of the team had become unusual.
The coaching staff led by coach Mazzarri has stricter requirements on the team.
But Hao Qiang is still a little uncomfortable with the Italian coach's training methods.
It is not a problem encountered by method or method.
Instead, after every training session, Mazzarri would give a long speech for almost an hour to get the players to focus on the tactical board.
It feels like I'm teaching the players a lesson.
Hao Qiang was actually mentally prepared.
When Shevchenko participated in training for the first time after joining AC Milan, Ancelotti taught the team tactics for four hours.
When Shevchenko was dizzy, he asked Maldini: When will we start training?
Maldini replied: It has already begun!
In Italy, tactical lessons are part of training, and can even be said to be the most important part.
In the past, the Little World Cup was known as a tactical paradise, with academic coaches shining brightly and countless coaches fascinated by it. Even game commentators might not be able to get a job if they couldn't interpret the technical and tactical connotations of the scene.
The results of Napoli's Champions League group draw have been released.
The mainstream media in Milan, Turin, and Rome have put a big question mark on Naples' prospects for advancing to the Champions League!
Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Villarreal, Napoli!
The Death Group is born!
Chinese fans couldn't help but lament for Hao Qiang.
"Are you kidding me? Will Hao Huang give him a hellish difficulty level in his first Champions League campaign?"
"Yes, why can't Hao Huang be allowed to beat opponents like Galati Steel, APOEL, Dinamo Zagreb, and Genk?"
"There is no way. Naples is in the fourth tier. It can be said that the fourth tier is the strongest. In fact, no matter which group is drawn, it may be the group of death, because most of the giants in the first tier and the teams in the second tier are also perennial.
A strong team in the Champions League.”
"But this group is so outrageous!"
"Afraid of a ball, didn't Hao Huang just beat Bayern Munich last season?"
"As a Bayern Munich fan, I have a saying mmp that I don't know whether to say or not!"
On September 10, Serie A kicked off the new season.
Naples is a guest in the first round to challenge Cesena.
Mazzarri is the pioneer of the three-center-back system. When Napoli's record soared and they finished third in Serie A last season, the three-center-back system began to be taken seriously by Italian football, and even some young coaches would study and imitate it.
Naples went on the road and set up a 343 formation.
Goalkeeper: De Sanctis.
Defenders: Campanaro, Cannavaro, Aronica.
Midfielder: Maggio, Inler, Djemayli, Dossena.
Forwards: Hao Qiang, Cavani, Lavezzi.
Perhaps Cesena is a weak team in Mazzarri's eyes, so they did not use 352 but 343, which is more offensively aggressive!
Hao Qiang, who landed in Apennines with a transfer value of 40 million euros, is being scrutinized by everyone.
Is he worth 40 million euros?
Can he adapt to Serie A?
Will Napoli's big gamble become the trigger for internal collapse?
Hao Qiang still didn't get along with his teammates, and the invisible gap was tacitly understood.
Everyone has doubts about his strength.
The source is his salary as the fourth highest salary in Serie A.
Don’t worry about scarcity, but worry about inequality.
Naturally, people like Cavani and Lavezzi doubt whether Hao Qiang is worthy of his sky-high annual salary.
Why is it twice or three times higher than them?
With the referee's whistle, the game officially started.
The Naples team actively ran, and the two teams started a midfield confrontation.
Within a moment, Napoli had the upper hand in the midfield.
The forwards were retracted, the wings were tightened, and the overall rhythm of the team when Naples defended showed good efficiency.
Use the strong to defeat the weak, and naturally establish an advantage on the scene.
Just look at the players in Naples, they all have a tough style that can fight hard.
There is a lack of green artists, so the offensive rhythm does not change much.
Quickly pass, cut and move to actively promote the offensive attack.
Hao Qiang moved in the area to the right of the center. When Napoli attacked from the left, he was basically ignored by his teammates.
Lavezzi has strong singles ability, which is reflected in his skills with his feet. As for his speed, he may not be able to make Hao Qiang shine.
Maybe it’s due to Zhu Yu’s experience. When he played for Lille, he saw Hazard’s low flying speed, and in the Bundesliga, he had the impact threat of Ribery’s sharp blade to tear the defense line.
Lavezzi seems to be very strong, but he may only be so outstanding in Serie A, a league with slower pace and fewer stars.
Lavezzi mostly plays in isolation, and if he takes the initiative to cooperate, he just looks for Cavani.
Djemayli and Inler were also frequently sending artillery shells to the left.
Dossena supports Lavezzi, and Cavani and Lavezzi have a better understanding.
There is nothing wrong with Napoli attacking the left wing.
But when Hao Qiang cuts in or runs forward to get out of the receiving space, his teammates still don't pass the ball. He doesn't know whether his teammates can't see it, or whether they can see it but still don't want to pass it!
Cavani frequently took shots and the fans sighed.
The quality of Lavezzi's shots is slightly inferior, and he feels that he cannot be called a model of modern wingers at all.
Argentina's players are still more traditional, except for Messi.
Cesena's counterattack frequency is relatively low, and Naples' 343 system is full of pressure and very effective in controlling the scene.
With Napoli bombarding the left wing, Cesena's defensive focus naturally tilted.
It is becoming increasingly difficult for Naples to open up the situation from the left.
So Naples could only make offensive shifts based on the situation.
When Macho on the right reaches the frontcourt along the wing, it is most guaranteed to pass the ball to Hao Qiang.
Hao Qiang didn't get many opportunities. When some fans were looking forward to his performance, Hao Qiang immediately looked for opportunities to pass the ball to Cavani after taking possession of the ball at the front of the penalty area!
Cavani was surprised.
I don’t know if Hao Qiang is taking the initiative to show his kindness, or if he is humble and recognizes his big brother on the court.
But Hao Qiang actively played for him, which Cavani took for granted.
This guy is on the right track!
But Cavani is already a star.
Cesena's marking restrictions on him were very good.
Cavani's performance environment is getting worse and worse, but Hao Qiang is still passing the ball to him.
Lavezzi and Cavani are Naples' busiest players on the offensive end.
The former is extremely busy but inefficient, while the latter gradually falls into a trapped beast and has no time to even glance at the door.
Although Cesena is a weak team, they also have famous players on the front line.
For example, the veteran Mutu has completely lost all his former fame.
And Candreva.
Candreva has a speed advantage and has ample room to perform in counterattack situations.
Breakthrough advancement can drive the offensive and create dangerous signs.
But I don’t have one-stop skills, and whether I can connect and cooperate with my teammates will also test other abilities.
In the 29th minute of the game, Candreva's cross after pushing forward was blocked by Cannavaro Jr.'s flying tackle.
Cesena corner kick attack.
In the melee in the penalty area, midfielder Guana took advantage of the chaos and scored a goal.
DeSanctis roared angrily, very dissatisfied with the team's defense for missing players.
Mazzarri looked solemn on the sidelines.
After losing the ball, he kept staring at Hao Qiang.
I don’t understand what the Serie A summer transfer bidding king is thinking in his mind?
Came to Naples to assist Cavani?
How can you be so low-key?
Of course he could also see that most Naples players were unwilling to create opportunities for Hao Qiang.
It seems to be creating an atmosphere: if you are awesome, kick the ball in yourself and prove yourself!
Facing the loss of the ball, Naples fans were upset.
"We bought a loneliness for 40 million euros?"
"Isn't he a Chinese monster? Why does he look like a tool?"
"De Laurentiis made a mistake this time!"
Many teammates looked ugly and were obviously under a lot of pressure.
Hao Qiang's expression remained unchanged.
He came to the center circle to prepare for the kick-off with Cavani.
Cavani said nothing and started running actively after kicking off the ball.
Hao Qiang is no exception.
But Naples' offense is still focused on Lavezzi and Cavani.
Hao Qiang actively played ball for these two people.
Most teammates don't pass the ball to him anyway.
They are both willing to create opportunities for Lavezzi and Cavani.
Hao Qiang also kept up with the team’s ideas and rhythm.
Don't you trust them?
I'm with you.
Let’s see how big a splash they can make!
Cesena continues to strengthen its troops to encircle Cavani and Lavezzi, which makes their offensive threat less and less!
Cesena fans became more and more confident watching the game.
If we can beat last season's third place finisher in the first game of the new season.
What a great start!
Naples is struggling.
No matter how often Dosena, Inler, and Djemayli come forward and work hard.
As long as the offense is still focused on Lavezzi and Cavani, Cesena's defense will become more stable.
Seeing those two people in a state of panic, the threat plummeted.
Hao Qiang began to change his playing style.
I thought Cavani and Lavezzi were very capable.
That’s it?!
Where do you get the confidence to isolate your teammates?
In the 44th minute of the game, when Maggio passed the ball diagonally from the right to the right side of the top of the arc in the penalty area.
Hao Qiang received the ball with his back and turned from the left, making a gesture to pass the ball to Cavani.
The central defender Von Bergen, who was defending in front, subconsciously tilted his center of gravity towards Cavani's side.
As long as Hao Qiang passes the ball, he and his teammates will form an encirclement and suppression, completely blocking Cavani, and even directly stealing the ball.
But Hao Qiang gave up the pass the moment he touched the ball and instead spiked the ball to the right and turned forward to break through!
Von Bergen wanted to regain his focus for a moment but was already too late!
Hao Qiang spiked the ball and missed him.
After entering the penalty area, he walked to the ball, completed the adjustment in one step, and then shot!
The right-footed shot was earth-shattering.
In the blink of an eye, the football is in a blind spot!
Goalkeeper Lavalria stood stunned in front of the goal line. He subconsciously turned his head and looked towards the upper left corner of the goal, where the football flew into.
The whole place was shocked!
Hao Qiang remained calm and turned around to retreat.
No leading, no celebrating.
It's an old tradition.
Not to mention Cesena fans, even Naples fans were confused!
Like thunder from the ground, a goal came out of the blue!
"Is this the Chinese Warcraft? So powerful!"
"One breakthrough, passing, shooting, scoring, clean and neat!"
"Could this shot be fake?"
"I have never heard of any striker who can score 34 goals in Ligue 1, 39 goals in Bundesliga, and 36 goals in the Europa League for two consecutive years..."
Mazari blinked, seeming to understand Hao Qiang's intention.
After a long while, he exclaimed: "You are so smart when riding a horse!"
Mazzarri interpreted Hao Qiang's performance from a tactical perspective. He had been passing the ball to Cavani and Lavezzi to hide his threat. At the same time, it also allowed Cesena's defensive forces to further concentrate on Lavezzi and Cava.
On Ni!
Then there was an offensive environment where he easily scored.
The score was evened.
Cavani and Lavezzi, who were sweating profusely, were full of discomfort.
Seeing teammates such as Djemaili, Macho, Cannavaro and others go to high-five Hao Qiang to celebrate, they all ran to high-five and hug Hao Qiang whether they wanted to or not.
Local Italian fans do not pay special attention to other leagues.
Therefore, the understanding of Hao Qiang is limited to goal highlights and media reports.
Who would be fine going to a Lille or Leverkusen game?
But Chinese fans are different.
Wherever Hao Qiang goes, they will follow that team.
The treatment Hao Qiang received on the court today made Chinese fans filled with indignation and anger!
"These players in Naples are really blind! They can't tell the difference between the king and the king!"
"Obviously, Hao Huang is not treated as a core player. If Hao Huang goes to Bayern Munich, he will never be treated like this!"
"Naples has become smaller after all. Even if they are rising again, if they think they can sweep Serie A by relying on Cavani and Lavezzi, even if they throw Hamsik on the bench, that's a joke!"
"Hao Huang is so difficult. He obviously has a thigh, but he creates opportunities and scores goals entirely on his own.
It makes me so angry!”
Hao Qiang himself actually has no extra thoughts.
If your teammates are strong, then your teammates will take over.
Can he still have nothing to eat?
Besides, when you come to a new league, keep a low profile and understand the environment and situation clearly first.
Be careful when sailing the ship that lasts ten thousand years.
The first half of the game is over.
After returning to the locker room, Mazzarri worked intensively on midfield training and technical and tactical adjustments.
He patted the tactical board and started talking again, and he spoke very fast.
Hao Qiang Those who are currently wandering around the entry level of Italian are completely listening to the bible.
Half by thinking, half by guessing.
Resisting the impulse: What are you talking about?!
Anyway, football?
It's not like doing scientific research.
There are not so many obscure things.
Italy's so-called tactical paradise is no longer in existence.
If only there was the magic power to transform decay into magic.
That way we won't be in the embarrassing situation of being left with only the top three even though we haven't qualified for the Champions League.
Others nodded positively in response.
Mazari's eyes frequently turned to Hao Qiang.
He looked over and Hao Qiang nodded pretendingly.
Anyway, no matter what you say, you are right and you will not be wrong after all!
But Mazzari realized that Hao Qiang didn't understand him at all.
He talked too much, and the game was about to start, so he didn't have time to communicate with Hao Qiang in private.
When the players quickly left the locker room to prepare for the second half of the game, Mazzarri's heart was filled with the thoughts of 10,000 grass and mud horses galloping past!
His midfield adjustments are actually all related to Hao Qiang.
The team needs to actively play ball for Hao Qiang.
