"England announced the semi-final line-up, Wayne Rooney finally got the starting start, tougher than Deng Kai and Ronaldo! 》
"Wayne Rooney, the youngest goalscorer in the European Cup: It is natural to reach the semi-finals. England has always been a championship contender in top competitions!" 》
"Beckham talks about Figo again: We get along very happily at Real Madrid and there is no competition between us!" 》
"Figo talks about being replaced by Beckham in the club: David is a very nice person, and we have a good relationship. As for positions, we are both qualified for multiple positions. There is no so-called substitution!" 》
"Irving talked about club teammate Kirop: He is a very good central defender. I hope his injury is not serious. 》
"Killop: Owen and Fowler are both very strong forwards. I don't know if I can play. I'm still waiting for the final test results. I want us all to be our best selves! 》
"Lampard: I admit that Manchester City this year is disappointing, but the club and the national team are different. Deng Kai's strength comes from the Premier League, but it will not be higher than the Premier League! 》
"Gary Neville: I know how Ronaldo plays, so I have a unique experience in defending him. I believe we can win the final victory!" 》
"Ashley Cole: At Arsenal, Deng Kai made us feel confused. We didn't know what we should do to beat Manchester City. I hope to find the answer in this game. I hope to tell my teammates and Professor Wenger that Deng Kai is not invincible! 》
"Scholes: You can't believe that the kid who believed that Manchester United could win the Triple Crown has completely conquered England and is about to dominate the entire Europe. This is a sweet dream, this is also a nightmare, no matter what, I hope I can wake up from this dream as soon as possible. 》
The English people felt so deeply about this game.
After all, the UEFA Cup is a second-level European competition lower than the Champions League.
Therefore, other players in Europe cannot really feel the English's powerlessness this season.
Win the league undefeated.
Won four championships in England this season including the Community Shield.
This is really...
It can be said that the English people's current attitude towards Deng Kai is both fear and fear!
This game is their last straw.
If they still can't stop Deng Kai's unbeaten pace in this game.
Next season, no telling what will happen to the club and the players.
But fans in England will definitely turn to Manchester City.
Even if you are die-hard fans of other teams, although they will not defect before the battle, they will definitely be "inferior".
So this England is fighting for the dignity of all English people next season!
June 30, Porto, Dragon Stadium.
The last time Deng Kai came here, he could only sit in the fans' stands and watch the team lose to the Greek team.
This time, he finally appeared on the court wearing the Portugal captain's armband.
"There are not many changes to the England squad today."
"On the front line is Owen's partner Wayne Rooney. Heskey will miss the next game due to injury. Robbie Fowler is a substitute and is likely to appear in the second half."
"From left to right in the midfield are Joe Cole, Scholes, Lampard and Beckham."
"The problem of the double midfielder is currently troubling the England team. It seems that Gerrard took the initiative to give in. If necessary, he should also appear as a substitute."
"The back line from left to right is Ashley Cole, Terry, Campbell, Gary Neville. The goalkeeper is Robinson."
Obviously, England's playing style is still the same.
They don't need complicated tactics.
As long as they can combine these star players, they can have championship competitiveness.
In contrast, the Portuguese team seemed a little... lack of confidence for the game.
Because they actually made major lineup adjustments this time.
Deng Kai, Cristiano Ronaldo and Figo are on the front line.
Midfielders Deco, Costiani, Viana.
The goalkeeper is Baia.
Nothing changes.
But the defenders from left to right are Veloso, Fonte, Kirop and Carvalho.
Almost everyone here is unexpected.
Portugal changed from three central defenders to four defenders.
Veloso mainly plays as a defensive midfielder. He played as a central defender in the early days, but later his height did not keep up.
What's more, he now appears at the full-back position.
Fonte's position should have belonged to Pepe, but Pepe was suspended and the Portuguese team had no one available, so Fonte could only be used.
Killop was hit in the face by a football and was seriously injured.
This time the line of fire returns, wearing a mask, which will definitely affect his game status.
Carvalho, who had been playing as a central defender before, appeared in the right back position this time.
Although he can also play this position, it is not his first comfort zone after all.
This is a very risky behavior.
So arranged.
The Portuguese team must have special considerations.
Before the start of the game, reporters asked Triguera's side Maxa about this issue.
Maxa smiled meaningfully.
Maxa: I am a candidate for FIFA's Coach of the Year and the winner of the Premier League's Best Coach of the Season. I know shit about tactics.
But I Kai once said.
Let Veloso play as left back, mainly to target Beckham's wide crosses.
Because Veloso is more mobile than Carvalho.
Don't expect to block Beckham, just limit him.
Carvalho has a stronger individual defensive ability, so restricting the two Coles on the right is the best option.
Whoever comes up will be fucked.
If two people come up together, they can do it to whomever they can.
In short, he lives behind the right wing, which is equivalent to a wide central defender.
As for the reason for using Fonte, it is mainly due to air defense considerations.
The Portuguese team's two central defenders are both 1.91 meters tall. They guard against England's crosses from the wing, long passes, corner kicks and free kicks.
The airspace must be completely blocked.
In this regard, Paul Scholes who is 1.70 meters tall, Owen who is 1.73 meters tall, Joe Cole who is 1.75 meters tall, Rooney who is 1.78 meters tall, and Lampard who is 1.83 meters tall all said that you are so poisonous. !
It has to be said that losing Heskey, who is 1.90 meters tall, is actually very bad for the England team.
Because their biggest threat relying on Beckham was suddenly halved.
Don't look at Heskey's lack of scoring ability.
But the tactical threat capability and containment ability are still quite top-notch.
Soon, players from both sides officially entered the stadium and the game was about to begin.
The cameras were shown to the players on both sides one after another, and various commentators were trying to introduce these players.
Rooney scored twice in the second round of the group stage and became the youngest scorer in the European Cup.
Deng Kai is two months older than Rooney and is the youngest player to score both goals and assists in this tournament.
(End of chapter)
