Mourinho stood in the command area with a stern expression.
As early as last season, he paid close attention to Li Kang's performance in the game.
It's a pity that I couldn't bring him to Stamford Bridge.
If Chelsea had him
"This kid deliberately slowed down the pace to test the spacing changes of our defense line."
"Exactly like that guy Guardiola when he was young."
Time seems to return to the Camp Nou more than 20 years ago.
Barcelona has an unruly little assistant coach who often gets into fights with other players or coaches.
Enrique, Vilanova and Guardiola always rush to the sidelines to start a fight during the dead ball period.
Busquets’ dad would take the opportunity to take off his gloves and throw some dirty punches.
Coach Louis van Gaal will catch the fourth official frothing at the mouth.
The thick-haired Ten Hag in the stands would advise Cruyff to control his emotions.
In the stands.
Ferguson was calm and relaxed, chewing gum slowly.
Of course he still remembers Arsenal No. 10.
In last season's Champions League qualifying round, it was that boy who defeated Manchester United.
Today is different from the past, his hands no longer tremble.
The Red Devils, who have signed many strong players, are about to use the storm of tactical reforms in this game to regain the confidence of all supporters.
Ibrahimovic played easily.
He observed Li Kang's every move on the green field without showing much interest.
Is he a different type of talented midfielder than Zidane, Pirlo, and Xavi?
Over the years, Ztanla has moved among the five major league giants and played against countless bright stars.
"Referee Atkinson enjoys the slow pace of progress. As of the 2016/17 season, he has been nicknamed the Scourge, the Red Devils' nemesis, Liverpool's twelfth opponent, and Wenger's inner demon."
"He also had a fight with Clattenburg, another famous whistler, during the game."
"Martial raised his elbow and gave Cazor a pull. It probably wasn't intentional."
"Xhaka quickly got his revenge and accidentally knocked down Pogba!"
"The referee didn't express anything, and the loose penalty standards destined this to be a smooth-paced Premier League game!"
Time passed unconsciously amid bursts of boos and cheers.
Arsenal firmly controlled the ball, but it was difficult to advance into Manchester United's dangerous area.
Li Kang looks very patient in his positioning and passing.
No one limits him.
No one pressured him or deliberately changed his passing position.
No one covered his partial vision.
But the Manchester United coaching staff did a good job. The three lines of defense moved in a uniform and synchronized manner, stifling his mid- and long-range shots.
The scene seemed dull.
Li Kang has done this test paper, but in the details, he must consider the different characteristics of the opponent's players, test the weak side of each line of defense, and balance his own offensive and defensive resources.
Defensive resources?
Because Mustafi and Maguire on the defense line have a strong desire to attack. They can't help but want to rush into the center while kicking. This scares Bellerin and Monreal on the wings and looks a little uneasy. No. Dare to penetrate too deep.
But it's okay.
The two defenders risked moving forward from time to time, which also increased the numerical advantage in the midfield, allowing Arsenal to quickly complete the counterattack even if they lost the ball.
In order to maintain the structure of three lines of defense, it is difficult for Manchester United to quickly open up the offensive width during the counterattack.
Fifteen minutes before the game, no one can do anything to anyone.
how to say.
The overall strategic tendencies of both sides are conservative with a hint of bohemianism.
Dead ball phase.
Wenger called Maguire and Mustafi to his side.
"You can advance forward appropriately to participate in the attack, and pay attention to Li's gestures."
"But no matter what the situation, one person must be left standing in the high defensive line."
The two central defenders nodded seriously.
Maguire, in particular, looked ready to move.
The 18th minute of the game.
The 40-meter area of Manchester United's half.
Cazorla made a deliberate pause after receiving the ball, attracting Ibrahimovic and Martial to attack.
The master who balances both feet can release the ball very quickly and has a wide field of vision.
There was a snap.
The football quickly passed Martial's side and passed to Li Kang who ran out of the space.
Pogba immediately turned around and retreated to support the second line of defence.
at the same time.
Manchester United's first line of defense is only the silly Lingard.
"Why is Pogba's defensive awareness so much stronger than before? He played very lazy at Juventus."
"His timely retreat strengthened the interception thickness in front of the back line, making it difficult for Arsenal to advance faster."
"On the offensive and defensive axis, Manchester United's 100 million is well spent!"
"Li Kang, don't be in a hurry, organize it slowly, huh? It's wonderful!"
From God's perspective.
Sanchez turned back wildly on the left.
Morata hovered between Manchester United's two central defenders, ready to make a move.
The little tiger's position was slightly delayed, which opened up space for sprinting.
The Gunners' forward line is also top-notch in Europe.
Li Kang suddenly realized that he did not need to participate in every moment of the breakthrough like he did during Leverkusen.
There is no need to slowly deconstruct and peel off the cocoons as before.
Not to mention being forced to serve as both instigator and finisher.
The "Bullet Time" lore module does not need to be enabled.
He only needs to directly test Manchester United's last line of defense in the thirty-meter area.
That group of top teammates does the rest.
Boom!
The football lifted off the ground.
A rainbow-like graceful arc was drawn in the sky above Old Trafford.
De Gea's pupils shrank, he took two steps back, raised his hand to point out the approximate landing point, and signaled his teammates to quickly fill the position.
Back at the club, his sense of danger is acute.
Unfortunately, Morata's sense of smell is equally keen.
The Spanish striker suddenly started up and got rid of Bailly and Smalling.
at the same time.
The linesman pressed the flag tightly and moved quickly.
No offside!
“The amount given in advance is huge!”
"Only Luke Shaw keeps up with Morata!"
The left side of Manchester United's penalty area.
Morata easily squeezed away the young Luke Shaw with his butt.
How explosive is the talent of this Manchester United youngster?
When he was 8 years old, he was spotted by Arsene Wenger, but he chose Southampton, which was further away from home.
Entered the first team at the age of 15.
Selected into the Premier League's best team at the age of 17.
At the age of 19, he broke the record for the highest transfer value for a player under the age of 20 with a worth of 38 million euros. He left Southampton and joined Manchester United.
Van Gaal is very discerning.
What is Luke Shaw's only shortcoming at this time? The relationship with Mourinho is not good.
right.
In less than two months of getting along, the two had friction.
Courtside.
Mourinho roared loudly.
He couldn't accept that his defensive player was collapsed by Morata!
The other side.
Wenger and Bould ran out of the coaching bench excitedly.
too easy.
A core midfielder with broad vision, superb long-distance passing, extraordinary awareness, and terrifying football intelligence. If paired with an all-around center forward who is above the passing line, the problem can be solved directly!
"Morata dribbled the ball into the penalty area!"
"Manchester United's defense didn't have time to retract and position itself! Luke Xiao got up quickly and caught up again."
"Does this ball have it?"
Boom!
Morata shoots with a kick!
De Gea fell to the ground and dived sideways, sealing the near corner!
As long as you're not facing Li's shot, you won't panic at all.
Relevant research shows that the Manchester United goalkeeper has the fastest reaction arc on the planet of 0.18 seconds, which is comparable to lightning.
It's not just bragging.
It is a conclusion reached by a group of mathematicians based on the distance between the football and the goal, the running speed, combined with De Gea's blocking time and the height of the save.
Tens of thousands of spectators at Old Trafford held their breath, watching the contest between the two young Spanish stars!
The football didn't hit the near corner as expected!
It's as if there's a flaw in the kick, and it's off track.
Smalling has rich experience and reasonable position selection, as if he has predicted it and is ready to clear the ball!
The former younger brother of Vidic and Ferdinand has become Manchester United's main central defender.
Snapped!
It hit his knee hard, and he jumped towards the center of the goal.
The whole audience was stunned.
Manchester United fans were heartbroken.
Arsenal fans were overjoyed.
Watching the football barely cross the goal line.
At the moment of lightning.
De Gea was the savior once again.
He showed that unparalleled reaction arc and thigh flexibility.
Boom!
The pink sneakers blocked the ball!
"thrilling!"
"Red Devil Door God!"
"The moment De Gea fell to the ground and threw himself sideways, he blocked the deflection with his foot."
"The savior of Old Trafford."
"It was almost an own goal."
"Not only must we guard against our opponents, we must also guard against our teammates!"
"In the last round of the league last season, it was Smalling's own goal that caused De Gea to miss the Premier League Golden Glove. It was just that one goal!"
"Also in the semi-finals of last season's FA Cup, Smalling also scored an own goal and De Gea was miserable."
“It’s hard to guard against house thieves day and night!”
De Gea's temper was still good for the time being. After he got up, he asked his teammates not to waste time apologizing and to quickly stand up and prepare for Arsenal's second wave of attack.
Courtside.
Mourinho angrily picked up a box of mineral water and smashed it on the turf.
He was finally able to understand Van Gaal's pain.
The other side.
Wenger held his chin, lost in thought.
'Cech will retire in a year or two. You can save some money and buy De Gea again. '
Li Kang raised his hand and pointed in the direction of where the ball was released to signal the nearest Walcott to catch the ball.
He didn't expect to find out the weak side of Manchester United's defense in just one trial: Luke Shaw didn't seem to fit the low-post defense system.
Following normal thinking, just reorganize
There's something wrong with God's perspective.
suddenly.
A figure weighing more than two hundred pounds whizzed past!
Maguire!
This guy can still raise his hand to express that he understands Li Kang's gesture while running?
The Arsenal dugout was a bit confused.
Wenger was a bit skeptical about whether he had given his players too much freedom.
Walcott was startled and quickly gave way.
"Harry Maguire!"
"This is my debut for Arsenal."
"The desire to attack is very strong!"
"His characteristic is that he is slow"
"ah?"
"Just take the ball and initiate the advance?"
The Red Devils players were caught off guard.
The 200-pound head penetrated Manchester United's second line of defense.
Carrick, Pogba and Herrera quickly double-teamed.
An unexpected scene happened!
Maguire, this behemoth, instantly showed explosive power that did not match his burly figure!
Change direction while accelerating.
Flashing around.
Manchester United's defense is facing a formidable enemy: there is really no fake move when passing people.
Strange.
Why is this central defender so slow on defense and so fast on offense?
"It's over!"
"Maguire actually passed by!"
"Facing the final hurdle - Bailey!"
"How to deal with it!"
Bailly is very calm. He is a top central defender and does not allow himself to be passed by the opponent's central defender.
Trying to catch Maguire's eyes.
control center of gravity
At the moment when the other party sinks his shoulders.
Bailly still didn't move: it must have been a feint.
Immediately afterwards.
Maguire squeezed past him.
Old Trafford erupted with cheers of landslide and tsunami.
EPSN live room.
The barrage swipes the screen.
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[What is a human-type defender? 】
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【Awesome! 】
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[Maguire during the Hull City period had a highlight moment with four people in a row! 】
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[He just understood Li Mingdeng’s gesture and started to attack forward. Arsenal are not afraid of injuries this season, right? The bench is well stocked! 】
De Gea recognizes Arsenal's big-headed centre-back.
This guy who didn't look very smart had already broken through the door he was guarding when he was still at Hull City.
Don't panic.
As long as you are not facing Li, there is nothing to fear.
Boom!
Maguire fired a shot.
The football spun violently and roared towards the upper right side of the Manchester United goal.
De Gea's figure was already stretched in mid-air the moment the opponent's shot touched the ball.
Platinum gloves, firmly take off the ball.
"Arsenal's wave of attack!"
"The most promising central defender in England!"
"Wonderful!"
"De Gea has resolved the danger again."
"Fight back!"
"The Red Devil's counterattack!"
The cheers of Arsenal fans ended abruptly.
Ruined.
Looking down at the pitch, one's own half was empty.
This is the hidden danger left by Maguire's forward attack!
Can Mustafi hold on alone?
Mourinho is known for relying on more than just defense.
And counterattack.
He laid the foundation for the different styles of counterattacks of the three giants Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Chelsea.
"De Gea's hand-thrown ball did not go directly to the front court."
"Instead, I found Blind on the wing. His position is very safe and there are no Arsenal players around him!"
"Manchester United's counterattack is very layered!"
"It has to do with the characteristics of the players. Mourinho is more pursuing the stability of counterattacking long passes."
Blind's passing is fierce.
In the 2014 World Cup, when the Netherlands massacred Spain, it was he who gave Robin van Persie a superb assist.
He undoubtedly became the first point of the ball in Manchester United's counterattack.
Snapped!
The football arced in mid-air.
The ball is very fast.
The arc is very small.
A must-have skill for counterattacking fast breaks.
Accurately found Ibrahimovic near the middle circle!
Do you want the 35-year-old Swedish forward to explode?
It’s not impossible.
But there is a better plan in United's counterattack strategy.
Ibrahimovic.
Just a pivot point.
right.
This super striker with his own system can not only activate all offensive players in positional battles.
In the counterattack, he was also willing to obey tactical arrangements.
It seemed like there was nothing he couldn't do.
The burly body can carry Xhaka.
Before Cazorla can help defend.
Leap high!
"Terrible back-up ability!"
"Gently rub it!"
"Ibrahimovic has completed the fulcrum mission in the counterattack!"
"The football was transferred to the 40-meter area of Arsenal's half."
"Lingard!"
The entire process of Manchester United's counterattack to Arsenal's half took only 9 seconds.
The lens stretches.
The Gunners players quickly returned to defense.
The Red Devils players sprinted wildly.
Martial pulled Mustafi away.
Lingard got rid of Monreal with one move.
The joys and sorrows of fans from both sides quickly changed.
At this time, the Arsenal halftime was in a state of turmoil.
"Premier League Iniesta!"
"Great British Emperor Star!"
"Single sword!"
"Young general Lingard!"
"The hero of Manchester United's FA Cup victory!"
"He's probably already thinking about which dance to celebrate the goal with!"
Cech is annoyed.
His ideas, those of Mustafi and Maguire, couldn't come together.
Take a breath and prepare for the test.
Lingard dribbled the ball to the top of the penalty area and fired furiously.
Again no fancy feints.
The football went straight to the center of the goal!
Bang!
The beam shook slightly.
After the football bounced to the ground, it was easily embraced by the Arsenal goalkeeper.
At Old Trafford, sighs are endless.
"Both goalkeepers are too strong."
"Lingard was so anxious that he held his head."
"Mourinho punched the ground in anger."
"Powerful hand toss!"
"Cech has no intention of stopping."
"The pace is too fast."
"At this time, the formations of both sides are chaotic."
The Arsenal players, who were halfway back on defense, immediately turned around and attacked.
The Manchester United players who were halfway through the counterattack immediately turned around and returned to defense.
Referee Atkinson was a little tired.
Keep running from one penalty area to the middle circle, and then from another penalty area to the 40-meter area.
Where is the forty meter area?
The 40-meter area in Manchester United's half.
Cech's powerful hand throw was like a grenade, hitting the no man's land!
Li Kang rushed to the landing point, raised his left foot, and calmly removed the ball.
From God's perspective.
Manchester United's three lines of defense were too late to be rebuilt.
There are scattered positions in the backcourt.
In the field of vision, the shadow of Liverpool No. 9 suddenly appeared.
My legs suddenly surged with endless strength.
Peak start.
Torres.
Both Ibrahimovic and Pogba are the kind of stars who don't like to participate in returning defense.
But their interception awareness and physical hardware are very strong.
The two of them completed the double-team inside and outside the moment Li Kang stopped the ball.
An interference ball.
A devastating rescue.
They can complete their respective tasks right away.
Vaguely.
It seemed that the grass beneath my feet was shaking slightly.
The tens of thousands of spectators at Old Trafford had no time to roar or boo as appropriate to the situation.
Arsenal's No. 10 on the green field started.
a step far.
The starting speed that violated the laws of physics meant that Pogba and Ibrahimovic could only see their backs in an instant.
It was as if even the camera couldn't keep up with him in these few seconds.
The billboards on the sidelines gradually blurred.
Time seemed to stand still for two seconds.
"what happened."
"Li Kang came to the thirty-meter area."
"Why so fast?"
"It's Bailey again!"
"Manchester United's new central defender has been tested again!"
"Can he prove his worth?"
Bailey knows Li Kang well.
He studied the Marseille slalom, Cruyff's turn, and the magic of Xavi's love several times.
I am confident that I can destroy the ball, even if it is a foul.
The phantom No. 9 in Li Kang's field of vision suddenly regrouped the moment it dissipated.
Boom!
A long-lost sound came from the close-up sound collection equipment.
In the eyes of everyone present.
Li Kang's forward route did not deviate much.
And the strong big black egg Bailly was squeezed and flew one meter away.
Manchester United fans in nearby stands screamed.
They remember this scene: Torres forced Vidic to eat!
De Gea doesn't like to attack very much.
He understands Li Kang's shooting style.
Whether it's heavy artillery.
Or is it a devil’s arc?
Attacking is one of the best options.
How I wish all I could see was Li's back.
The greatest regret in life is meeting the right person at the wrong time.
(End of chapter)
