After a draw with Valencia on February 16, Depor players returned to the training ground two days later.
Everyone feels a little stressed.
After all, the pursuit behind them is getting closer and closer. If they cannot win the next game, then they will give up their top spot.
You must know that since the first round of this season, Deportivo has been at the top of the standings.
If it was taken away like this, no one would be willing to accept it.
And Yun Sheng also knows very well that for Depor now, the belief in winning is more important than strength!
If he really loses the top spot, the team is likely to collapse, and even he will not be able to control it.
On the training ground, Yun Sheng looked at everyone with a calm expression: "Guys, I don't know if you still remember what I said. I hope you will play every game as a Champions League final! You just need to remember One thing must be remembered, that is, we are now at the top of La Liga, boss! As long as we keep winning, no matter how fast the pursuers behind us are, they will only be defeated!"
"Everyone has worked hard some time ago, and in the next period of time, I am going to make a certain degree of rotation in the lineup!"
In the crowd, the four players who have returned from injury, including Irving, Berbatov, Maicon and Balzaretti, are full of energy, gearing up and ready to go.
Four players who have returned from injury have joined the team's training, and the team's appearance has once again changed a lot.
During this period, Depor's front line was basically composed of Wu Lei, Henry and Drogba. Yun Sheng occasionally rotated Ronaldo and Pogba, but the effect was average. Now that Irving and Berba are back, the forward players can be properly rotated.
The return of Maicon and Balzaretti is like a good rain after a long drought, it is so important.
Although the two young full-backs Salomão and Miranda are very hardworking, their strength is only in the middle and lower reaches of La Liga. Especially when they encounter the top three of the Spanish Super League, most of the goals conceded are due to them. Relationship, now that the main full-back has returned, Depor's lineup has greatly improved.
This weekend on February 23, Depor will face the challenge of Mallorca at home. Although Yunsheng is quite confident, he still has some worries.
Because four days later, on February 27, the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals was about to begin. In the last round, Deportivo scored 1-1 at the Bernabeu. This game was still a hard battle.
Next weekend on March 3, Depor will play away to Real Betis in the 26th round of La Liga.
Three games in nine days, the task is daunting.
Seeing the lively players on the training ground, Yun Sheng was quite thankful: "If these four players hadn't returned from injury, I really don't know how I would have been able to cope with this wave of continuous battles."
During this week's training, Yun Sheng asked the players to focus on recovery. Except for the players who returned from injury, they gradually increased their training, and the other players tried their best to accumulate their physical strength to full.
On February 23, the Riazor Stadium was bustling with people. Countless Depor fans poured into the stadium early and eagerly followed this important game.
Should he continue his winless streak and lose the top spot, or should he end his streak and regain his glory?
Countless Depor fans are looking forward to it.
Taking into account the King's Cup match next week, Yunsheng made a certain degree of rotation today.
The starting three forwards were replaced by Wu Lei, Berbatov and Henry. Drogba was rested and did not enter the squad. Irving was ready to appear in the second half.
Belleron, Pogba and Gattuso started in the midfield, while stars such as Riquelme and Beckham were hidden by Yunsheng.
On the defense line, Zhang Linpeng and Navas are firmly locked in their main positions. Old captain Marchena started the game, and two top full-backs who have returned from injury have also entered the 11-man roster.
As soon as the game started, Maicon used his strong forward ability to pass two people on the wing and passed to Henry in the penalty area. Henry volleyed into the near corner of the goal and the ball hit the net!
1 to 0! Depor opened the scoring less than two minutes into the game!
And in the 14th minute, Balzaretti followed the same pattern, continuously cooperated with Pogba on the left, passed the ball to the back point, Henry rushed to header, and the ball hit the net hard!
2 to 0! In less than fifteen minutes, Depor established the victory!
Seeing the excellent condition of Maicon and Balzaretti, Yun Sheng was happy from the bottom of his heart.
With the two of them on the court, the next game against Real Madrid will be even more confident.
In the following time, Depor still maintained the offensive momentum.
After six consecutive draws in the league, they completely released their pent-up emotions today and bombarded Mallorca's goal. Mallorca was beaten to the extreme.
Even Diego and Jose in the live broadcast room couldn't stand it anymore.
Diego: "Depor was a bit cruel today..."
Jose: "I finally encountered a soft persimmon today, so I had to squeeze it hard..."
In the 34th minute of the game, Depor's offense once again suffered.
Mallorca got a chance to counterattack, but before the ball reached the penalty area, it was fiercely tackled by Gattuso.
After Belleron received the ball deftly next to him, he was double-teamed by two Mallorca players. He easily dodged the angle and made a precise through ball!
The ball went straight to Wu Lei on the left!
At this time, Wu Lei ran diagonally toward the penalty area from the left and successfully countered offside!
Bellelon's passing and Wu Lei's running, the best partner in La Liga B last season once again played a super effective role!
Wu Lei, who had already got a chance to stand alone, made a surprising choice this time.
He did not choose to pass or shoot, but calmly hit the ball after the goalkeeper attacked.
Berbatov in the middle of the penalty area moved just right and easily pushed the ball into the net.
3 to 0! Depor's victory is assured!
After scoring the goal, Berbatov rushed to Wu Lei and hugged the young junior tightly.
The Bulgarian knew very well that Wu Lei could have shot the ball himself, but in the end he chose to pass the ball just to help him find the feeling of scoring goals after returning from injury.
Humble, hard-working, talented, willing to endure hardship, and also has such a big heart and kindness.
This young man has a bright future!
After leading by three goals, Depor's offense did not stop. At the end of the first half, this time it was Pogba's wonderful pass. Henry turned around on the penalty area line and volleyed, and the ball went straight into the dead center of the goal!
4 to 0! Henry scored his second hat-trick since returning to La Liga!
General Deportivo applauded vigorously on the side of the court, and Li Tie couldn't help but admire: "This shot is exactly the same as Henry's turning shot against Manchester United during the Premier League! It's so beautiful!"
Guti's slap turned red: "When he was at Arsenal, he once passed Real Madrid's entire defense by himself. Now that he is older, it is really not easy to return to La Liga and still be able to shoot such a wonderful shot! He is one of the best strikers of this era!"
