Today, Deportivo still deployed the same 4-3-2-1 formation as in the previous game: goalkeeper Navas, defenders from left to right are Balzaretti, Zhang Linpeng, Lucio and Maicon, and the three midfielders are from left to right. From left to right are Pogba, Riquelme and Cai Huikang, the two shadow forwards are Wu Lei and Irving, and the center Berbatov.
However, Yunsheng made some adjustments in individual positions. For example, Gattuso and Ronaldo in the midfield were replaced by Cai Huikang and Pogba.
In a long season, the team must rotate appropriately. In this week's training, Cai Huikang and Pogba were in very good condition, and Yunsheng will definitely give them a chance.
On Levante's side, they formed a 4-2-3-1 formation, and their defense in the middle was very solid.
This Levante team does not have any big-name stars. They relied on the overall coordination of passing and control to perform well last season. However, this summer, they lost half of their main lineup. Although the new players are also good, their combat effectiveness will definitely decline for a while.
This is a good opportunity for Yunsheng to win.
The core of Levante's midfield is Iborra. This Spanish midfielder has extremely strong offensive ability, especially his ability to penetrate forward and attack the goal, which is top-notch in La Liga.
In the parallel world of later generations, he was poached by Valencia at the end of this season, and was later introduced with a high salary by the rising Premier League powerhouse Leicester City, where he proved his strength in many teams.
At the beginning of the game, Ivora created a murderous opportunity. With his excellent forward penetration ability, he received the inverted triangle pass from his teammate and volleyed vigorously from the top of the penalty area.
This shot is powerful, heavy and has a tricky angle!
Just when Levante fans were about to stand up and celebrate, a figure flew over in front of Depor's goal!
The ball was thrown out! It's Depor's young goalkeeper Navas! He has made a meritorious service!
The people in Yunsheng on the side of the court applauded repeatedly. They were very satisfied with Navas' performance!
Two days ago, the team's old goalkeeper Alan Subbia suffered a slight injury during training. For the sake of safety, Yunsheng gave him a rest. New aid Navas was sent out for this game.
As one of Yunsheng's most important transfers this summer, Navas' attention in the team has always been very low. Many fans think that Yunsheng's lottery ticket was drawn a bit hastily. Although the transfer fee is not expensive, the Costa Rican goalkeeper has not proven his strength in the top league. Buying him as a substitute goalkeeper is not a bit strong enough. ?
But they have no idea that Yunsheng's introduction of Navas is not to make him a substitute goalkeeper, but to correct him and completely hand over Depor's defense to him!
Yun Sheng knows very well that this young goalkeeper will definitely shake up La Liga!
And that save just now fully demonstrated his ability!
His super reaction speed is his greatest asset!
Three minutes later, Levante relied on excellent frontcourt cooperation to get another chance to attack!
This time it was a cross from left midfielder Juanlu, and center Angel Rodriguez headed the ball hard in the penalty area!
This time the attack was extremely close to the goal!
Navas once again made a dedicated save and blocked the ball with his fingertips!
With two consecutive wonderful saves, Navas quickly captured the hearts of Depor fans!
Cheers and applause filled the stands of the visiting team at Valencia City Stadium!
Navas has become their new hope!
On the bench, the old captain Marchena jokingly said to Alan Subia: "Man, how can I hurry up and your main position is about to be lost."
Alan Subbia shrugged: "Belleron can generously give up his main position, why can't I? If Navas can maintain this state, I will be willing to play as a substitute for him."
Belleron looked at Navas in front of the goal and whispered: "The reason why Navas is in excellent condition in this game may have a lot to do with the fact that his opponent is Levante..."
Belleron is right, he understands Navas.
Last season, Navas was on loan to Levante from his parent club Albacete. It would have been a good thing to move from La Liga to La Liga, but what made Navas sad was that he only played once in Levante for the whole season. , nothing more. The rest of the time is spent on the bench, wasting time.
It was precisely for this reason that he rejected Levante's buyout invitation and defected to Yun Sheng, who favored him.
He hopes to prove his strength again in La Liga, especially in front of Levante!
For nearly 20 minutes after the opening, Levante's offense has been very fierce, but Navas's performance was even better!
He connected with high blocks and blocked low blocks, and continuously saved all kinds of wonderful shots from his opponents, ensuring that Deportivo didn't miss the goal!
There was applause in the stands and on the bench. This time, the old captain Marchena made a complete decision: "Alan, you can adapt to life on the bench in advance..."
In front of the visiting team's coaching bench, Caparos shook his head repeatedly.
Failure to retain Navas this summer is really the team's biggest failure!
Given his tendency to reuse young people, if he had been at Levante last season, he would have given Navas enough playing opportunities and even given him a starting position.
But now, nothing can be changed. This young talented goalkeeper once joined the camp of his old club for his opponent. So far in this game, he has saved three or four very threatening shots.
Everyone praised Navas, but Yun Sheng on the sidelines was a little anxious.
Although his face was calm, he was beginning to feel anxious in his heart.
This away game was more difficult than I imagined. Although Navas performed well, the better a goalkeeper performs, the more it proves that the team is in big trouble!
As of now, Depor doesn't even have a decent shot!
Yun Sheng turned his attention to the midfield and the frontcourt, his brows furrowed.
In this game, Ronaldo was missing from the midfield, and the connection between midfield and forward was weaker.
Yunsheng sent Pogba in the hope that he could use his imaginative passing to create opportunities for the team's offense.
We must know that in the parallel world of later generations, Pogba became famous at Juventus and reached his peak in the French team. His biggest reliance was his brilliant passing.
Maybe because Riquelme is on the pitch, Pogba is giving the ball away?
This is what Yunsheng is most worried about.
Because the team has Riquelme as the absolute core of the offense, the right to play the ball will basically be given to Riquelme. As long as Riquelme is held down, Depor's strength will decline rapidly!
Without the support of the midfield, they can only rely on the personal skills of several forwards, but it is difficult for them to get a chance without the support of the midfield.
Now that Riquelme has been locked up by his opponent, Depor is in trouble in this game...
