Chapter 458 Mr. Golden Ball’s Performance (Daily Transition)
The ball was eventually cleared out of bounds by Maya Yoshida, who came to help defend the ball.
Azar's expression was a little dazed, and he turned to Li Kang and gave a thumbs up.
Van Dijk made several gestures with his teammates, and finally clenched his fists and waved vigorously.
Saints fans once again burst into cheers.
"Exposed domineering."
"Characterism."
"Unyielding Barriers."
"Even if the opponent is Chelsea who are at their peak, he still has to defend the dignity of his home court."
"Command Tower!"
"A handsome man, Van Dijk has won the respect of everyone with his performance and is Southampton's defense commander!"
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Sideline.
Dino frowned: "His instant reading ability is close to Li..."
Tuchel's eyes were full of admiration.
When the desire for control faded, the Chelsea coach's tactical gene lock seemed to be unlocked.
"This kid is the most perfect central defender in the mainstream tactical environment of European clubs!"
"But he was beaten in the national team."
"Although several basic skills are poor, he knows where to stand before the opponent launches his attack."
"But he was beaten in the national team."
"Although he can't integrate interception and passing, as long as he has time to adjust, he can become the starting point of the offense above the horizontal line."
"But he is in the national team..."
"That's enough. As long as the positional defense is paired with players of Southampton's level, Van Dijk's strengths can be fully utilized."
....
In 2017, fans gradually learned from the news that Van Dijk would be very expensive.
The imaginary "World's First Guard": perfect defensive skills, one-on-one interception, fierce hand-to-hand combat, divine shovel, extreme cadence, one-touch kick, mobile fortress...
One man can guard the gate, but ten thousand men cannot open it.
The actual "No. 1 defender in the world": Why does he look so stupid? How come his basic defensive skills are so far behind those of Baresi, Maldini, and Nesta... Wow, he was able to defend even though he was retreating!
Drag, apply pressure, and form an overall defensive matrix with the goalkeeper and teammates who come to help defend.
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The 23rd minute of the game.
Li Kang, who was at the back of the formation, once again found a flaw in Southampton's high defense.
A rainbow-like trajectory shocked St. Mary's Stadium.
"Wonderful!"
"Mr. Golden Globe's cruise guidance!"
"Morata!"
"Not offside!"
Morata and Van Dijk started almost at the same time.
The former, with the support of Legendary Connection, can more accurately determine where the football will land.
No sloppy stoppage adjustments.
During sprinting, lift your back heel.
The football jumped forward lightly.
Second burst of speed!
"Even challenging and leading, everything was done in one go."
"This is Morata!"
"Single sword!"
"Wow! Van Dyke actually caught up!"
The ultimate Dutch central defender, with a peak speed of 100 meters as high as 10.4 seconds.
After losing position, you can also rely on your explosive physical fitness to achieve balance of position!
The audience couldn't help but hold their breath.
His eyes were fixed on the one-on-one game on the field.
"One person is a line of defense!"
"He can also calmly raise his hand to direct goalkeeper Foster to seal the near corner!"
"terrible!"
"Morata brings the ball close to the penalty area!"
"Oh no!"
"Morata's dominant foot...is blocked by Van Dijk's body!"
"No shooting angle!"
...
Chelsea's striker is slowing down.
Van Dyke was clasping his hands behind his back, staring firmly into his own eyes with a determined gaze.
That's right.
The "defensive characteristics" of the strongest central defender in the current version.
Morata felt that the Southampton players returning to defense were about to get into position.
It can't be delayed any longer!
Don’t hit the door with your dominant foot!
Emergency stop and dial the ball.
Increase the distance.
The left leg swings slightly.
Boom!
The football lifted off the ground, like a heavy cannon, and flew towards the goal!
Van Dyke looked relaxed: everything is under control.
He had already directed Foster to seal the near corner.
"Wow!"
"The crossbar opposite the near post!"
"Oops...refraction!"
"The ball is in!"
"What a superb shooting skill, turning decay into magic!"
"He made the impossible possible!"
"He beat the top central defender Van Dijk head-on!"
"This is Morata!"
...
The score on the big screen quietly became 0:1!
Saints fans cannot accept the fact before them.
obviously...
Van Dijk glanced at his goalkeeper blankly, and Foster was on the verge of tears.
Morata was stunned for two seconds, looked around, and after confirming that he had really scored, he started celebrating wildly!
Li Kang didn't expect that scoring a goal would be so simple... He was also prepared to participate in the second attack after being cleared.
...
-[The most underrated top striker: Morata.]
-[Morata: I will let Li know that assisting is a very simple thing.]
-[Van Dijk's physical fitness is really abnormal, and his ability to read the game is also strong. He can always find the most suitable defensive position, and he can also fight with top forwards for the last burst! 】
-[There is nothing we can do about this goal, Van Dijk deserves a better goalkeeper.]
-【He is going to Liverpool next season, and they have the most suitable equipment there.】
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Sideline.
While Tuchel was excited, he couldn't help but look puzzled.
It's been half a season... He doesn't seem to have figured out Morata's true shooting level.
Dino pulled Cahill on the bench and David Luiz celebrated wildly.
There weren't many injuries to the main lineup.
Just too tired.
Four-front battle.
Tired of traveling and traveling.
Let the Blues show their fatigue.
The other side.
Mauricio loudly encouraged the players.
His tactical style is very radical. He is not afraid of conceding the ball, but is afraid that his disciples will lose the courage to attack when facing strong teams.
....
The game continues.
Time passes quickly.
Southampton's high defensive line pressed deeper and deeper.
However, Chelsea attackers did not get much advantage from Van Dijk.
Instead, it was the high-altitude battle for the top near the center circle that made the audience aware of another magical skill of the Dutch central defender: the high defense line-strategic command tower!
Chelsea's transition attacks were repeatedly defused.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "You can feel that the Blue Army fighting on the four fronts is full of exhaustion."
"Players are not robots."
"They will get tired, they will get tired."
"Unable to perfectly execute the tactics deployed by the head coach."
"..."
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The enthusiasm of Saints fans melted the winter night in Southampton.
The mighty momentum inspired the red and white jerseys on the field.
Even if the team is still behind.
But they saw hope of an equalizer.
The tired blue lion will finally bow in the land of saints!
Of course, the above is the home team filter.
Actual match scene: The tired Blues still firmly controlled the ball, and all statistics were significantly ahead of the home team.
Li Kang's vertical running distance is not very large.
According to Tuchel's deployment, he spent most of the time in the deep position of the formation.
The Eye of Truth observes the changes in the center of gravity of Ultimate Van Dyke.
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The 78th minute of the game.
Azpilicueta's movements were deformed and he knocked down Raymond in the left half in the 30-meter area.
The referee took out a yellow card,
St. Mary's Stadium, boos broke out.
Azpilicueta shook his head and took the initiative to help the Southampton attacker known as "Little Henry".
“A free kick in a good position in the frontcourt.”
"Southampton must seize the opportunity to equalize the score."
Mauricio raised his hand vigorously on the sidelines, signaling for the high points of the team to press forward, including Van Dijk.
The top central defenders in almost every historical period have one characteristic: the ability to score from set pieces.
...
Beep!
The referee blows the whistle.
Romeu takes a three-step approach.
Snapped!
The football lifted off the ground and spun into the Chelsea penalty area.
Van Dijk overwhelmed Christensen, jumped high, and hit the goal with his head!
Buffon judged the opponent's shot path three seconds in advance.
He jumped up and held the ball firmly in his arms.
The whole audience sighed.
"What a pity!"
"We almost equalized the score."
"Buffon didn't lie down... He wanted to launch an attack as soon as possible. Alas, Raymond's interference action is suspected of fouling!"
Redmond deliberately took his time and got in front of the Chelsea goalkeeper.
There is no way.
This is the best way for mid-table teams to interfere with Chelsea's transition attack.
Buffon was not angry and smiled and patted the junior's head.
...
The game is coming to an end.
Mauricio, with messy hair, excitedly directed his teammates to attack with all their strength.
Saints fans became increasingly vocal.
Defend the dignity of the home court!
"During this period, Southampton didn't have any tricks. They just passed long balls and bombed Chelsea's penalty area!"
"It's interesting. Van Dijk has now become a center forward and moved to the front."
"Li Kang retreated to the back line. The connection between him and Buffon was so tacit."
"Tuchel may want to win this game easily and rotate the defense on a large scale. In the European knockout round of the top 16 in the near future, Chelsea's defense will have to face the terrifying striker composed of Mbappe, Cavani and Neymar. !”
...
- [Li Mingdeng is too lazy, just as lazy as Messi. Look at his coverage... He doesn't rush forward, he is always involved in defense. ]
-[He has to help guard the left rib area and make up for Christensen's weakness. No problem. You see, Chelsea's ball possession rate is still far ahead.]
-[Kante ran away Li Kang’s share.]
- [It’s understandable that Tuchel will play in Paris in a while and want to stay in the league.]
The 90-minute regular time period ends.
The score is still 0:1.
The fourth official raised his number: 3 minutes of injury time.
After Buffon resolved the danger again, players from both sides quickly took their positions.
Li Kang returns to the left half.
Van Dijk also returned to his defensive line.
The football is passed quickly between blue jerseys.
Passed the center circle.
"92nd minute."
"Kante passed the ball to Lee Kang."
"With very little time left, Chelsea, who are one goal ahead, should control the ball... and won't invest too much force on the offensive end."
"Our Mr. Golden Ball still wants to attack?"
"Tadic intercepted quickly and bent down to lower his center of gravity. Well... this forward's basic defensive skills are very solid."
The red line from God's perspective shrinks to a point, and the deconstruction is completed.
The Eye of Reality beats violently and is extremely excited.
Li Kang flicked the ball with his left foot and pretended to cut into the middle.
Tadic took small steps and adjusted his position laterally to block the forward path of Chelsea's core.
The space on the outside was freed up.
Li Kang suddenly dunked the ball and started to accelerate.
"The explosive power of Mr. Golden Ball!"
"Tadic can't keep up, let's join hands!"
"Why?"
“Europe’s best slowing down again?”
"If you slow down this beat, you won't hit the frontal interception of Van Dijk and Cedric!"
"But now I'm trapped by three people!"
"Let's see how the World Footballer handles it..."
"Li Kang was forced to the side."
Chelsea teammates quickly moved closer to provide support.
Van Dyke was in the "middle" position of the double-team, staring intently into Li Kang's eyes.
He and his teammates formed a triangle.
There are deliberately gaps on the left and right sides of the body.
No matter which direction Li Kang takes the ball, Southampton's defensive players are confident to complete the interception.
...
"Li Kang's left foot gently moved the football and perfectly avoided Cedric's kick."
"Still entangled."
"Except for passing back, there is no room for forward passing."
"Wow!"
next moment.
An unexpected scene happened.
Li Kang pushed the ball with his right foot.
The ball passed through the narrow gap between Van Dijk and Tadic...
The whole person once again burst out with terrifying startup speed.
Passing through the gap between Van Dijk and Cedric...
The whole audience was stunned.
Three-person double team? The man and the ball passed!
“Incredible!”
"incredible!"
“So imaginative!”
"The great Mr. Golden Ball!"
Tadic and Cedric were stunned.
Van Dijk immediately turned around and chased after him!
spell!
Fight for the last burst!
St. Mary's Stadium, thunderous applause.
...
Two seconds later, Li Kang received the pass passed to him.
Van Dijk bullied himself.
The two are on the left diagonal of the penalty area.
Snapped!
Under the crazy interference of the Dutch central defender, Li Kang sent out a scalpel-like diagonal pass.
"A fatal pass!"
"William!"
Boom!
Saints goalkeeper Foster failed to block Samba's close-range push.
Football moves from bottom to top, setting off the net.
0:2!!!
"The ball is in!"
"William lived up to Mr. Golden Ball's chance to come out!"
"There's no time."
"Chelsea expanded the score advantage at the last minute and killed the suspense!"
“A soul-stirring personal performance!”
“The visual enjoyment is too high.”
"As expected of the World Footballer, two assists sealed the victory!"
...
Li Kang was hugged by his teammates in turns.
Van Dijk lay on his back on the turf in pain, cramping...
After fighting for a whole game, attacking, fighting for the top, and defending, Shi Yiwei was exhausted.
He felt it was time for him to leave Southampton and pursue his dream.
I have already made up my mind: Liverpool! That is the stage where I can display my talents!
-【So handsome.】
-[If you let Van Dyke and Li Kang have one-on-one time, maybe it can delay the time.]
-[It was so sudden, Southampton never expected that Li Kang would take him all the way.]
-[Li Kang is too lazy, his running distance is about the same as Messi’s, how can he still give out two assists?]
-【Mr. Golden Ball!】
-【World Footballer!】
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Premier League referees are a little more dedicated than Bundesliga referees when it comes to stoppage time.
The football is returned to the center circle.
The game continues.
Even if the injury time is exceeded, Southampton has to be given a last chance to attack before the game is declared over.
Beep! Beep beep~
The whole game is over.
Southampton 0:2 Chelsea.
Tuchel subconsciously patted his chest and hugged the main defenders on the bench one by one.
UEFA Champions League knockout round.
Chelsea can challenge Paris Saint-Germain's "400 million arrogance" with its full defense.