Pan Yi now has a strange feeling.
That is, the Spanish opponent now is actually our own Chelsea, and we are now Chelsea's opponent.
So, what are you most afraid of when facing Pan Yi's extremely controlling Chelsea?
That means conceding the ball first.
You are not afraid of being beaten by Chelsea, but if you lose the ball first, it will be very dangerous.
Because if you want to equalize or even reverse, then you have to adopt a more proactive offensive strategy.
But while improving the offensive power, the team's defense will also become unstable accordingly, which is likely to allow Chelsea to seize the opportunity and score more goals.
Chelsea has played so many big scores in the Premier League and Champions League. Isn't it because Chelsea scored the ball first and the opponent wanted to attack when they were behind?
Pan Yi finally experienced the feeling of his opponents.
Because that's what Spain is like now.
Even if they are not at their peak in 2008-12, their continuing pass-and-control style still gives them an advantage in controlling the situation.
It can be said that even now, it is still very difficult for any national team in the world to take the lead in ball possession when playing against the Spanish team.
And now, Spain scores first.
Pan Yi knew very well what impact conceding the ball first would have on his team, so after failing to attack at the beginning, he still cautiously chose to retreat first to avoid conceding the ball.
However, Ibrahimovic's injury disrupted his plan, and Spain also scored a goal when there was one more player and the Swedish team's position was a bit chaotic.
This is really bad luck!
"What should we do now?" Arteta ran out of ideas and asked Pan Yi sideways.
This is indeed a difficult question.
Should we continue to maintain the current defensive posture, or take the initiative to attack?
But no matter how I do it, there seems to be a problem.
The Swedish team was originally inferior to Spain, and now it is lagging behind. It is really difficult to equalize the score and reverse the situation.
Moreover, main forward Ibrahimovic also left the field due to injury, which undoubtedly made the Swedish team's prospects worse.
Without Ibrahimovic, how can we maintain the current trident system in the frontcourt?
"Stabilize the situation first and then talk about the second half!" Pan Yi thought for a while and said.
He could predict that an offensive team like Spain, which is very good at playing downwind balls, would definitely take advantage of the opportunity to score goals, press forward with all their strength, and carry out a new round of indiscriminate bombing of the Swedish team.
If the Swedish team's morale is affected by conceding a goal, or if the players are distracted, then it will not be a conceding goal, but more.
So Pan Yi quickly calmed down and let Kulusevski play first, letting him stand in front of Ekdal and Weinblum, and on the other side of Forsberg, forming a four-man team. Midfield.
Isaac and Guidetti moved inward to form a double striker.
This is exactly what the commentator expected, the Swedish team became a defensive-oriented 4-4-2.
At the same time, Pan Yi also walked to the sidelines to remind the players to pay attention and stop thinking about the conceded goal just now, especially Lindelof, who had a greater responsibility for the conceded goal.
Now is not the time for accountability!
The game is still going on. If the responsibility is held now, wouldn't it lead to internal strife in the Swedish team? How will this game be played then?
Not to mention now, even after the game is over, Pan Yi will not hold him accountable. At most, he will discuss with the players how to avoid losing such a ball and how to stay focused on the court.
Otherwise, the players will always be burdened with too much pressure and dare not make any moves on the court, and then there will really be no need to play in the subsequent games.
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During the halftime break, Pan Yi received a piece of good news.
After a more careful examination, Wolfat determined that Ibrahimovic's injury was not serious and that he should be able to recover quickly after a day or two of rest.
In other words, if Sweden can get past Spain, then Ibrahimovic can still catch up with the German team in the quarterfinals.
Of course, the first priority now is how to get to Spain...
In the locker room, Pan Yi first praised the team's performance, believing that the team played the tactical style he wanted in the first half and also weakened Spain's passing and threats very well, allowing the team to The team's offensive firepower even overwhelmed its opponents.
But he also pointed out the team's shortcomings, especially the wasted many opportunities when shooting, which led to the failure to take the lead.
Throughout the whole process, he never mentioned losing the ball.
He just said that the team will definitely have the opportunity to take the initiative again and will definitely be able to defeat its opponents!
Later, Pan Yi made adjustments to the formation and changed back to 4-3-3 again.
Isaac moved to the middle, replacing Ibrahimovic at the center position.
This is actually the position that Isaac is most familiar with, otherwise he wouldn't be called "Little Ibrahimovic"!
The right-footed Guidetti moved to the left and played as an inside winger, while the left-footed Kulusevski moved forward to the right winger position and played as an inside forward.
Obviously, this was the position Pan Yi wanted Kulusevski to play in the beginning.
Kulusevski is very good at running and passing people, but he is not good at contributing to the team with that kind of threatening long pass.
In other words, he prefers to score or assist directly after receiving the ball in dangerous areas, and has a very keen sense of smell on the edge of the penalty area.
Therefore, Pan Yi placed him closer to the penalty area and let him use his breakthrough and shooting abilities.
This is also the best way Pan Yi can think of to make up for it after Ibrahimovic's dismissal.
After all, Isaac's fulcrum role is also very good. With the firepower from both sides, I believe Sweden can also pose a threat to Spain!
Of course, in order to achieve this goal, Pan Yi made another bold decision.
That is to directly replace the two full-backs!
The left back replaced Olsson with Augustinsson, while the right back replaced Johansson with Lustig.
This is mainly due to considerations of offensive and defensive balance.
Since the left winger was replaced by Guidetti from Isaac, this resulted in a decrease in impact and breakthrough ability.
At this time, Augustinsson is replaced on the left with stronger assist ability and higher accuracy in passing, which can provide more artillery support to Isaac in the center from this wing.
The opposite is true on the right.
Kulusevski's ability to break through with the ball and shoot is stronger, but his defense is relatively weak.
Right back Lustig is 189cm tall, and his body is more than enough to play as a central defender. In fact, when he was at the club, he often moved in to play the central defender position when the formation changed to three central defenders, so his defensive ability was very outstanding. of.
The substitution of Lustig, who is more defensively sound, can provide a good cover for Kulusevski and avoid being penetrated by Spain.
This is Pan Yi's current response to the second half.
Neither attacking nor retreating, they continued to maintain a posture of attacking while defending, and defending while attacking, to deal with the Spaniards.
This balanced approach prevents Sweden from being easily seized by the Spanish team in the gaps in the defense. At the same time, it also maintains pressure on Spain and is ready to seize the opportunity to counterattack at any time.
Of course, it was also a big risk for Pan Yi to do this.
That is, just halfway through the game, he used up all the substitutions.
If something unexpected happens in the second half, Pan Yi will have no cards in his hand.
But this is Pan Yi.
Extraordinary and confident! ——
After the start of the second half, the situation was a bit stalemate.
On the one hand, Sweden is still more cautious and does not completely press forward to attack;
On the other hand, Spain is more cautious!
This is the characteristic of Bosque.
Under his command, Spain actually won many games 1:0.
The Spaniard's best way to win is to control the ball, then score a goal when you are about to fall asleep, and then control the ball again, allowing you to continue sleeping until the end of the game...
Now that Bosque faces Pan Yi, the most prestigious head coach in the world, he will of course be more cautious.
Spain is already in the lead in this game, so he will be even less willing to advance rashly, and even less willing to expose his flaws easily, and then be caught and exploited by Pan Yi.
Del Bosque knows very well that Pan Yi is the kind of person who can keenly discover the opponents' flaws and then exploit them.
In addition, Pan Yi made extensive adjustments to the lineup during the halftime break, and it is impossible for Del Bosque not to be alert to this.
Although he is not very clear about Pan Yi's purpose of doing this, as long as he minimizes loopholes and mistakes, as long as he firmly controls the ball in his own hands, no matter how good Pan Yi is, it will not help.
"At the beginning of the second half, Sweden replaced both of its full-backs, which is actually a bit puzzling."
"The performance of the right back Johansson has always been satisfactory, without any major mistakes; and the left back Olsson is a weapon for the Swedish team's left attack, often stepping forward to cooperate with Isaac."
"The substitutes Augustinsson and Lustig have only played in the match against Belgium before. Although they performed well, is it necessary to substitute them at this time?"
"Sweden is now one goal behind. Shouldn't Pan Yi replace him with Marcus Berry or a forward or winger like Durmaz to strengthen the offense?"
"Including adjustments to the forward line, he asked Kulusevski, who originally played in the midfield, to play as the right winger, and asked Isaac to play the center position. Is this really okay?"
"I feel like after Ibrahimovic was injured and came off the field, Pan Yi was a little confused. The current scene also proves that Pan Yi's adjustments seem to have no effect. Spain still firmly controls the situation on the court."
"Can we say that the Swedish team relies most not on Pan Yi, but Ibrahimovic..."
This is the commentator's question, and it is also the question of many fans and experts who are watching the game.
Is the Swedish team still the same Swedish team without a superstar like Ibrahimovic?
What is Pan Yi's purpose in adjusting the lineup?
He used up three substitutions so quickly, and Del Bosque still stood still. Didn't he lose all his backup options?
Why hasn't he launched a massive counterattack? What is he waiting for?
"He should be waiting." In the stands, Mourinho said firmly.
"What are you waiting for?" Ferguson and Wenger sitting next to him asked in unison.
"Of course he is waiting for the opportunity to counterattack." Mourinho said, "Although I don't know the specific time, I am sure he is waiting."
As one of the top defensive counterattack masters in world football, Mourinho knows better than the two next to him how to play when the situation is passive, and he also understands better what Pan Yi is thinking now.
"He made his lineup more balanced offensively and defensively by making substitutions and adjusting the formation. This is actually to prepare for the battle with Spain first."
Mourinho explained:
"The Spanish team is now one goal ahead and has possession of the ball. Of course, they will not rush to attack, so Sweden's defense will not have too many problems for the time being."
"And the Swedish team is not in a hurry to attack. This will also make the Spanish team feel reassured. They have the ball at their feet anyway."
"But the question is, how could Pan Yi be willing to fail? He was just waiting for the opportunity, waiting for the Spaniards to slack off, waiting for them to relax due to the anxiety on both sides, and once they relax, there will be loopholes."
"You may say that the Swedish team's attack is too biased to the left, so Spain only needs to seal this side. But that was in the first half, and it is different now."
"His 4-3-3 is different from the left side before. Now both sides have the ability to attack, and the playing styles of both sides are different."
"On the left, Sweden now relies more on the direct assists from the full-backs, while on the right, the young player Ku... or something can directly cut in and shoot."
"This approach also makes Spain less easy to target defensively. So... let's wait and see!"
After all, they are all famous coaches. After hearing what Mourinho said, Wenger and Ferguson also nodded frequently.
"It seems like we can never underestimate Pan Yi at any time..." Wenger sighed, "He can always come up with something new for me!"
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Time gradually passed, and the fans in the stands began to become a little unable to sit still.
Especially the fans of the Swedish team began to shout the names of the players and Pan Yi, hoping that they could do something to change the situation.
Even if they were not favored at the beginning, their national team finally made it to the knockout rounds. Who would want to go home like this?
When the time reached the 68th minute, Spain also made its first substitution, replacing Morata with Thiago!
After Thiago came on the field, he stood between Iniesta and Busquets, while Fabregas' position was premised, playing as an attacking midfielder, or a shadow forward.
Spain changes its formation to a frontless formation!
This is also a style of play they often used in their heyday, with the goal of ultimate ball control!
It was obvious that Del Bosque was ready to maintain the one-goal lead until the end, and even the only center forward was defeated.
But this way, Pan Yi was happy.
This is actually the opportunity he has been waiting for!
Although Morata is both a king and a double-footed player, it is actually quite troublesome for him to stand among the Swedish central defenders with his body.
Although his foot skills are average, his advantage lies in his positive attitude and excellent awareness of grabbing points. He is like a tower in the penalty area and has aerial control that he is proud of.
And he has the ability to protect the ball in small spaces and create opportunities for teammates who come after him.
Therefore, neither Lindelof nor Granqvist dare to relax their defense of Morata. Even the two full-backs often have to pay attention to avoid being caught behind by Morata, who is not slow.
This also affects the Swedish backcourt's support for the frontcourt.
In other words, this is the important role of a big center on the entire team!
But now, Spain does not have a big center, and they are all small and quick.
Well, the Sword of Damocles that originally hung over the Swedes' heads has been removed, which also makes Sweden's backcourt a lot easier.
After all, whether it is David Silva, Pedro, or Fabregas, they do not have the ability to attack from the air or make fulcrums. This is equivalent to turning a three-dimensional attack into a two-dimensional one, which is considered defensively. There are a lot less things.
Then, the Swedes can launch a more courageous counterattack!
Shortly after the Spanish team made the substitution, Pan Yi kept waving his hands on the sidelines, indicating that his disciples could press a little higher, and then press a little higher.
The general attack is about to begin!
In the 75th minute, Forsberg got the ball in the middle and passed a diagonal pass to the right. After Kulusevski failed to make an incision, he decisively passed the ball to the middle.
Isaac, who was in place in the middle, used his body to resist Pique and directly swung his head to attack the goal, slightly missing.
Although he didn't score, this attack also made the Spaniard break out in a cold sweat.
How come this way of attacking and shooting makes it seem like Ibrahimovic is still on the court?
When the game progressed to the 82nd minute, the Swedish team formed an attack on the left this time. Augustin loosened his side and made a direct pass.
This time Ramos and Pique teamed up to block Isaac, preventing the young center from getting the ball.
But after the ball passed over everyone's heads, it fell to the right side of the penalty area.
At this time, Kulusevski cleverly came over. He was facing a goal that was mostly unguarded. It was almost the same as facing an empty goal!
“What a ball!!!”
The commentator's shouts were a bit hoarse. You could tell from his voice how excited he was at this moment. He might have stood up from his seat.
"Kulusevski faces the Spanish goal... De Gea is already too late!"
It was easy to tell from his tone that even the commentators were expecting the Swedish team to score.
Firstly, it’s because Spain is relatively powerful, and everyone has a complex in their bones about hoeing the strong and supporting the weak;
Secondly, the Swedish team's performance in this game was indeed outstanding and worthy of respect. It is also worth looking forward to their performance in more time.
Just because the Swedish team lost the ball, you cannot think that this team is inferior to their opponents. In fact, if you look at the first half hour of the game, the Swedish team's performance is not inferior to Spain.
Even the Swedish team was hopeful of winning the game, and the number of threatening shots was higher than that of its opponents. However, Ibrahimovic's injury completely disrupted the Swedish team's tactical arrangement.
Since then, the Swedish team has been at a disadvantage and has been beaten by Spain. However, this team has held on to the situation. At least they have not allowed Spain to score more goals from them, and they have maintained their hope. .
Now, Pan Yi's formation and strategy have paid off, and the young player who came off the bench has another chance to shoot. Isn't this exciting?
"The ball...went in!!!!!!!!!"
Finally, the narrator shouted as loud as he could.
When faced with this rare opportunity, Kulusevski very calmly chose to push the ball with the arch of his foot, allowing the ball to roll smoothly against the turf and into the net.
Although it is easy to push the goal like this, in fact many players will be too excited when facing this kind of opportunity, and sometimes they will choose to shoot hard and hit the stands.
Some people will think too much, resulting in deformed shooting movements and ultimately failing to hit the right spot - this was the case with Morata in the first half.
But Kulusevski showed a composure that was inconsistent with his age at this time, and just pushed the ball gently into the goal!
"Kulusevski!"
"This is his first official match goal for the Swedish national team!"
"And this is only his third game on behalf of the national team! Even... even before Pan Yi called him into the team, he was only a member of the Atlanta youth team and had never played a professional game!"
"It's amazing! Kulusevski's performance is amazing, and Pan Yi's substitutions are certainly even more amazing!"
"Now, Kulusevski has equalized the score for the Swedish team, and the two sides are back on the same starting line!"
The on-site commentator shouted loudly, while all the Spaniards covered their faces in disbelief, or opened their eyes wide, watching everything happening on the court.
At this time, Pan Yi and his assistants rushed to the sidelines desperately, celebrating wildly with the Swedish players who also rushed to the sidelines.
This goal is so crucial!
Sometimes, all it takes is a goal to boost morale and turn the tide of a game.
As long as the goal is scored and the Swedish team equalizes the score, then there will definitely be a chance for a reversal!
And at this time, all the Swedish fans in the stands stood up, applauded vigorously, and sang even louder.
Such applause and singing covered the entire Stade de France and had already drowned out the Spaniard's voice.
This is not only cheering for this goal, but also giving encouragement and support to the players on the field, asking them to keep working hard!
The applause was thunderous and the players felt it on the pitch.
"Brothers, take this opportunity to mess with him again!" Pan Yi also shouted from the sidelines.
"Okay, let's mess with him again!"
"Fight them!"
"Kill them!"
The Swedish players were immediately filled with passion and immediately returned to the court, ready to kick off again.
"Damn it, guard their right winger!"
On the Spanish coaching bench, Del Bosque was a little angry.
This time in defense, the Spanish team was indeed a bit careless.
Everyone went to guard Isaac in the middle, but Kulusevski was completely left open.
In fact, Pan Yi took advantage of the slow speed of Spanish left back Marcos Alonso, allowing Kulusevski to make a time difference and penetrate into the penalty area, which led to the goal.
Could he not be familiar with Marcos Alonso?
Brother Xiaolong is definitely the world's best wing-back, but in Spain's four-back system, to be honest, this conventional left-back cannot fully utilize his characteristics.
Without the powerful volley or even the header, could this still be regarded as Brother Long, whom everyone loves at Chelsea?
On the contrary, Marcos Alonso's weaknesses in speed and dribbling ability were undoubtedly exposed in such a system. He was also guarded by Lustig, who was replaced by Pan Yi.
Not to mention breaking through, even competing for high balls, Lustig was not afraid.
In addition, in Sweden's goal this time, it was indeed Marcos Alonso who missed someone, which also made him play a little impatient.
After the game restarted, Sweden grabbed the ball and sent it to Kulusevski. The Swedish teenager chose to break through and wanted to pass Marcos Alonso.
Marcos Alonso's center of gravity was shaken, and he pulled Kulusevski down with a backhand in desperation.
The referee blows the whistle, foul!
Sweden was awarded a free kick on the right side of the penalty area.
The number one free kick taker of this Swedish team is of course Ibrahimovic, and now that he is not on the court, it is Forsberg.
However, he is a right-footed player. In this position on the right side, many times the only option is to pass the ball to the middle and let Isaac, Granqvist and others compete for the header.
But at this time, left back Augustinsson, who came on as a substitute in the midfield, also quietly came to Forsberg's side.
"Let me try," Augustinsson said.
Forsberg nodded and stepped aside.
He has seen the 24-year-old left back's footwork during training, and this angle indeed makes left-footed players more threatening when taking penalties.
Then, Augustinson stepped back, took a deep breath, took a run, and shot!
This ball left De Gea defenseless for a moment.
He didn’t even know Augustinson!
This is also normal.
Who is going to research a Swedish backup full-back who is just an unknown player from a Danish team?
Therefore, De Gea has actually been watching Forsberg, preparing to intercept Forsberg's pass in the middle. He just thought that the full-back was just here to take a feint.
So when Augustinsson took the ball out quickly and aimed a shot at the goal, De Gea was taken aback and it was already too late to react.
The ball drew an arc and went directly into the upper right corner of the goal!
Sweden 2:1 Spain, they overtook the score!
(End of chapter)
