"Russian local players are so strong, why don't they choose to play in the five major European leagues?"
"The reason may be: the salary of local players in the Russian Super League is far higher than that of the mid- and lower-tier teams in the five major leagues. The two giants CSKA Moscow and Zenit will also give business dividends to core players."
"If you go to a mid- to lower-tier team, you may not be able to play in the Champions League."
"Several Russian Super League giants have also shown good competitiveness in the Champions League."
"The pace of this game is too fast, Russia is not suppressed by Spain!"
Russian coach Cherchesov calmly directed the team.
The outside world calls him a "philosopher".
Because every time this bald man answers an interview with a reporter, he always gives some unintelligible answers.
On the green field, the Spanish team's offense was resolved again.
Mignano tried to make the team change to 4-4-2 during the recovery process.
Too late.
There are four Russian players occupying positions between the lines.
"Golovin!"
"Diamonds from Siberia!"
"The 21-year-old Russian supernova, exquisite dribbling, got rid of Cesc Fabregas!"
"Try to break through on the right rib!"
"It's so dangerous!"
"Pique's tackle was very clean!"
Golovin was knocked to the ground and immediately got up and tried to fight back.
Pique didn't lose his mind and sent a through ball first!
The football rolled quickly against the turf.
Pedro turned back and ran, using his amazing explosive speed to pass by the Russian defender, and after receiving the ball, he rushed directly to the opponent's penalty area.
The scene burst into applause.
The timing of the Blue Army's Demon Sword's activation was perfect.
"No pass to Morata who is in a better position!"
"Choose yourself!"
"Oops, the demon knife is rusty!"
Snapped!
Russian goalkeeper-Akinfeev made a successful attack! Hold the football firmly.
This guy was the main goalkeeper of CSKA Moscow when he was 17 years old.
Won the Europa League at the age of 18.
At the age of 20, he led the Russian Premier League giants to a draw with Arsenal, who were at their peak and set a record of 362 minutes without conceding a goal in the Champions League.
At the age of 24, he led the Russian Super League giants to the quarterfinals of the Champions League, losing to the current Champions League champion Inter Milan with a total score of 1-2.
In the 2008 European Cup, he was the goalkeeper with the highest save success rate, attracting the attention of numerous European giants.
Pedro fell to the turf and beat his head on the ground in frustration.
Morata did not blame his teammates: Everyone knows that Pedro can only be "selfless" when playing for Barcelona, and he is a "lone dog" at Chelsea and the national team.
Mignano raised his hands angrily and signaled the players not to be in a daze: The Russian goalkeeper has a long passing kick!
really.
Boom!
Akinfeev sent a super long pass!
The football hit the right side of the Spanish team's backcourt!
"Smolov, two consecutive Russian Super League Golden Boots!"
"He pulled aside!"
"Wow! I completely suppressed the thin and short Alba with my body!"
"Quickly give the ball to the center!"
"Poloz, the hero of Lotov's defeat of Bayern Munich in the Champions League group stage this season!"
"Pique and Ramos didn't think of going together!"
"Danger!"
"De Gea!"
The football stuck to the turf and hit the lower left foot of the goal.
De Gea fell to the ground and jumped on his side, narrowly averting the danger.
At the St. Petersburg Stadium, Russian fans did not hesitate to applaud and cheer.
The fighting nation vows to win the opening game.
Studio.
Full of doubts.
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【What the hell? Does the European Cup champion have a back-and-forth with Russia? 】
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[Don’t you look at the lineup? 】
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[If Spain continues to play like this, if it meets Russia in the knockout round of next year's World Cup, it will definitely be eliminated! 】
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[No way, even if Spain picks off one Li Mingdeng, it will not be eliminated by Russia in the World Cup. Spain really has no chance of shooting. 】
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[The Russian girls in the stands are so cute. 】
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[Don’t forget this is St. Petersburg, a cannon shot from the cruiser Aurora! European teams are destined to fail! 】
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[Defense of Leningrad! 】
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【The sunshine of freedom shines on us through the blizzard! 】
Time passed by minute by minute.
Russia was no longer aggressive. They replaced Dzyuba, a big center nearly two meters tall, and assumed a low defensive posture.
Spain controlled the ball.
The football was rolling around outside the Russian penalty area, but it could not pose a threat and was repeatedly counterattacked by the opponent!
"The super center from the Russian Super League giant Zenit, Dzyuba! His fulcrum effect after playing is too strong!"
"The body of horror."
"Two meters tall."
"Super strong ability to stay in the air and catch the ball with his back."
"Flexible foot skills!"
"This Russia can be said to be his team!"
Why is Dzyuba so strong in the national team but unable to land in a European giant?
Because his salary at Zenit is too high.
Because it's 2017, clubs rarely leave a starting position for a traditional center.
Giroud, who has stronger fulcrum ability, has become an old scalper at the club.
Mandzukic, who is at a higher level, has been trained as a "wing fulcrum" and "pseudo-wing midfielder".
The top stage of the five major European leagues belongs to modern centers such as Lewandowski, Suarez, Benzema and Kane who are more comprehensive and have greater tactical compatibility.
Beep! Beep beep~
finally.
The referee blew the whistle to end the game.
Russia 0:0 Spain.
The host country seemed to have won a defensive battle, and the European Cup champions could not show off their power in Leningrad.
St. Petersburg Stadium, passionate slogans resounded in the sky.
All Russian fans are looking forward to the 2018 World Cup!
The Spanish generals left the field frustrated.
Passage.
Mignano summarized the team's problems with an anxious tone:
"Changes in pace and speed up, these two things we failed too much."
"The tendency to pass the ball is too obvious!"
"We were too slow and the opponent had enough time to adjust their defensive spacing."
Bosque stroked his mustache and interrupted: "Didn't these problems persist after Harvey left and before Lee appeared?"
Mignano nodded and did not continue.
"Our next opponent is Mexico, which is even more difficult."
Li Kang was not anxious.
He felt that Russia played very well, its tactics were simple, rough and pragmatic, and its fighting confidence was overwhelming.
A group of top players from the Russian Super League are enough to overturn ordinary European teams.
Before he even entered the locker room, he heard someone calling his name.
Infantino and Bailey led a group of staff members and walked over enthusiastically.
"Recuperate well and we look forward to your performance in the Confederations Cup and World Cup."
Pele held Li Kang's left hand and smiled: "I hope to see you healthy in next year's World Cup. The Spanish team has the hope of reaching the top of the world again. I am very optimistic about Spain."
The faces of the Spanish generals suddenly darkened.
Since 1990, the team favored by football king Pele in every World Cup has been eliminated early without exception. Therefore, Pele is called "The Crow's Mouth" and "The Curse of the World Cup."
The first-generation ball king let go of his hand, and then gently hugged Li Kang.
Since FIFA called Pele "The King of Football", the world has had the concept of "King of Football" for the first time.
Infantino and Pele did not talk to the Spanish generals for too long, and turned around and walked to the Russian locker room.
"You hope to create history in next year's World Cup, and I'm very optimistic about Russia."
"Golovin, your talent on the green field is simply overflowing."
That night.
Sochi First Arena.
Germany beat African champions Cameroon 5-0.
The Bayer Leverkusen twins are emerging.
Dortmund's little rocket shines in Russia.
Bayern's stars are both offensive and defensive.
Real Madrid's midfield is guided with precision.
The German tanks, which have completed the replacement of old and new ones, are raging on the shores of the Black Sea.
Loew is very personable. After winning the game, he took the initiative to shake hands and hug the opponent's coaches and players.
at the same time.
The overwhelming battle reports spread rapidly on the Internet.
"Pass control is dead, Russia draws with Spain!" 》
"Transmission control is dead?" The German team played a smooth pass that was pleasing to the eye and slaughtered the African lions. 》
"Is Chuan Control Dead?" 》
"Pele: I am optimistic about Spain winning the championship." 》
The number of comments skyrocketed.
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[I am optimistic that the German team will win the championship, but Spain is not good enough. They have a bunch of super accessories and lack the backbone and midfield soul. 】
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[These lines made my ears tingle when I heard them in the 2014 World Cup. What if Li Mingdeng comes back? 】
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[The curse of the Confederations Cup is that this year’s Confederations Cup champion is destined not to win next year’s World Cup. 】
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[Spain’s next opponent is Mexico, the intercontinental champion of Central America and the Caribbean. The Matador fleet is expected to capsize! 】
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[These days, even Li Mingdeng’s team can’t win, and it’s getting harder and harder to play. 】
Early next morning.
Kazan training base.
The players are competing in groups.
Li Kang and Del Bosque sat on the sidelines basking in the sun.
Mignano tried a variety of formation configurations. Unfortunately, without Iniesta, David Silva, Cazorla, Li Kang and others, it was impossible to completely solve the problem of rhythm changes and speed increase.
"Aren't they all from La Masia? Why are the speed-increasing methods so simple? The tendency to change the rhythm is too obvious!"
"The styles of this group of players are simply not compatible."
"The offensive ideas are too confusing."
The Spanish assistant coach was pacing back and forth anxiously.
Del Bosque slowly peeled the apple, his thoughts flying far away: next year's World Cup record may not be as good as the 2014 World Cup.
The alternation of old and new.
Li Kang's journey to the World Cup may be more difficult than that of several senior national team players.
"Li, eat an apple."
(End of chapter)
