Three to one at halftime!
After the goal, Henry ran wildly and knelt down to the corner, and the Arsenal fans in the audience were completely excited!
Everyone was chanting Henry's name, but after roaring and kneeling down, Henry immediately stood up and pointed at Chen Mo who was running towards him with a smile!
"You are so dirty when it comes to tactics!"
"Haha, you guy scored a goal and you still keep complaining!"
"Hahaha, Harvey's expression is as uncomfortable as eating shit!"
Smiling and teasing Chen Mo, Henry, who was rubbing Giroud with his left hand, rubbed Chen Mo's hair and winked at Xavi, but Chen Mo just smiled and rolled his eyes, and high-fived Di Maria, Chiellini and others who came over. .
The fans in the audience were chanting Henry's name, and the Arsenal players who came to celebrate also congratulated Henry immediately. After all, this was a goal in the Champions League final. This is very important for the forward, but they were congratulating him. After Henry, he also laughed and ruffled Chen Mo's hair.
As the saying goes, laymen watch the excitement, while insiders watch the door.
Although Arsenal were not all involved in this attack, many players did not see Chen Mo's hidden gesture. However, under Arsenal's system, Modric will not take the initiative to advance forward most of the time. He bears the responsibility. It is Chen Mo who connects the backcourt and the front.
Just now, Modric suddenly moved forward to attract Xavi, and the sudden change of positions between Giroud and Henry caused chaos in Barcelona's defense. The teammates present immediately understood who was the "black hand" behind the scenes.
at this point.
The Arsenal players on the field understand.
On the sidelines, Wenger, who was so excited that he roared at the waist, understood, and Rijkaard, who looked stern on the other side, understood.
"this kid"
"Pity."
Thinking back to the King's Cup semi-finals that year, he blocked Chen Mo at the door of the toilet and told Chen Mo to seize the opportunity to perform well. Only in this way can he find a team that wants him. Let's look at now.
Looking at Chen Mo celebrating, Rijkaard's eyes were full of appreciation and helplessness.
When Chen Mo first joined the Barcelona first team, his favorite was not Xavi, who had already established himself as a starter, nor Iniesta, who had already made a name for himself, but Chen Mo.
This has nothing to do with strength. As a former world-class defensive midfielder, Rijkaard prefers midfielders with a tough style. He also wanted to cultivate Chen Mo back then.
It's a pity that the two sides missed out on a non-European spot, and now, the little guy who was once unable to play in the main force has already defeated his team in the Champions League final.
"It's only been three years. It's such a terrifying talent."
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Chen Mo didn't know the reaction of the people on the sidelines. All his attention was now on the game.
Barcelona led 3-1 in the first half, and the entire Olympic Stadium in Athens went completely crazy.
However, looking sideways at the one minute of stoppage time left, Chen Mo, who was back in position waiting for Barcelona's kick-off, pushed his wet black hair behind his ears, clapped vigorously, and reminded his teammates not to relax.
Upon hearing the call, Chiellini and others immediately put away the smiles on their faces and stood ready.
Chen Mo's reminder was on the one hand, and more importantly because Messi's previous one-penetration five-pass was too terrifying. All Arsenal players knew that once Barcelona was given a chance, the score would be rewritten!
Facts have proved that vigilance is right.
After the restart, Messi once again expanded his range of activities to take the ball, trying to recover a goal in the final stage of stoppage time, but unfortunately, Chiellini never left him, and Modric has been cautiously assisting in defense.
Forced to have no choice, Messi had no choice but to pass the ball back to Xavi, but Xavi had no idea.
There was no way, Deco's mentality collapsed.
Arsenal scored three goals in the first half, two of which were due to Deco's mistakes. In the end, Chen Mo seized the opportunity to counterattack.
This kind of performance can be called a disaster. There is no doubt that as long as Barcelona finds a suitable midfielder next season, Deco will find another way.
Mentality is a very key factor. Just like when you go to work, if there is an opportunity for a salary increase or there is no opportunity for a salary increase, then the mentality and enthusiasm at work are completely different concepts.
The former can make workers use themselves as cattle and horses, while the latter can only make people lie flat.
Under Chen Mo's careful observation, it was visible to the naked eye that Deco's enthusiasm began to decline, and his decline in enthusiasm directly led to structural problems in Barcelona.
Barcelona's passing and control system has absorbed a lot of Cruyff's Total Attack and Total Defense concept, or in other words, the passing and controlling system is somewhat derived from Total Attack and Total Defense.
Total attack and total defense tactics are literally the same. The whole team participates in the offensive organization and the whole team participates in the defense. It requires players in each position to be versatile in both offense and defense. But this requirement is too harsh. Almost eleven Chen Mo's are required to play on the court. Only in this way can the maximum effect of this tactical system be exerted.
The similarity between passing and controlling is that the whole team participates in passing and running coordination.
Let more players participate in passing and running, thereby providing a numerical advantage to pull the opponent's formation. This is why Guardiola always uses a forward-less formation.
It’s not that I like to play without a forward, but that the center forward needs to retreat to participate in the passing and running. Otherwise, there will be no numerical advantage in the midfield. Without the numerical advantage, passing and controlling will not be able to play.
In the final analysis, passing and controlling requires creating a numerical advantage in a certain area. At this time, Deco's running enthusiasm decreased, which directly led to one less person in Barcelona's midfield.
Fortunately, there was not much time left in stoppage time. In the end, as Henry's attempted shot from 30 meters away flew into the second-floor stands, the referee blew the half-time whistle.
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The battle ended 3-1 in the first half, and there were obvious problems within the Barcelona team. The entire Arsenal team was very excited during the halftime break.
Even Bell, who didn't get a chance to play, was so excited that he swung his towel and sang, which sounded a bit like popping champagne at midfield. However, Chen Mo didn't stop him. He just sat under the wardrobe on the 10th and drank sips of water, smiling and watching. With.
Their Arsenal lineup is indeed young and prone to impetuous mentality, but in fact, people like Di Maria and Marco Polo have all started in the World Cup finals.
Having seen big scenes, their mentality is much better than that of ordinary 20-year-old players. Moreover, Di Maria and Modric are naturally big-hearted. It is almost impossible to see them making exaggerated mistakes on the court. They are more critical than others. The steadier type at all times.
The main problems are Clichy, Hummels and Chiellini. The former is a long-standing substitute and entered the Champions League final this year as soon as he started. The latter two are similar. One is a starter who cannot play at Bayern. One only started at Arsenal last year.
However, Hummels was in very good condition today, guarding Eto'o throughout the first half, and Messi's goal really woke up Chiellini.
The players were all in good condition. Not only did the captain Chen Mo say nothing, but Wenger also waited until the players gradually calmed down before he began to explain the problem.
It’s still a common defensive issue, but there’s not much to talk about.
Defense is different from offense. Offense is about finding flaws in the opponent. Sometimes a coach with a clearer view from the sidelines can have miraculous effects in the second half. However, defense relies on personal ability and tacit understanding with teammates, such as creating offsides. Or predict the replacement and so on.
Tacit understanding can only be developed over time.
But the truth is this, Wenger still stood in front of the tactical board and muttered.
Based on Chen Mo's understanding of Wenger, it can be seen that although Wenger was excited and happy at this time, he was also very nervous. After all, Arsenal has been established for more than a hundred years, but there has only been one Champions League trophy in history, and this will most likely be the first. Two seats!
Amid Wenger's nagging, the halftime break ended soon after.
After high-fiving Wenger and the coaching staff, Chen Mo ran out of the locker room with his teammates.
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"I really didn't expect that Barcelona would score three goals by Arsenal in the first half."
"I have thought about this. After all, Arsenal's offensive firepower is very fierce, but I did not expect that Barcelona only scored one goal. Well, all spectators and fans, welcome back. This is the scene of the UEFA Champions League final from 2006 to 2007. I It’s the commentator Huang Jianxiang.”
"Hello everyone, my name is He Wei. Now you can see that players from both sides of the game have entered the field from behind us one after another. The more exciting and exciting second half is about to begin!"
"Yes, you must know that it is rare to see four goals in the Champions League final in half time. Friends, remember to prepare beer seeds.
Haha, okay, He Wei, let’s continue the topic just now. You're right, Arsenal's offensive firepower is very strong. Before the game, our prediction was that Arsenal would score goals, but Barcelona's firepower is also very strong. Their striker is actually more luxurious than Arsenal's! "
"This is the truth, but football is not based on numerical values. I feel that since Chen Mo scored that 100-meter goal, the state of the Barcelona players has begun to be a bit wrong, especially Deco."
"Yes, he made a lot of fatal mistakes in the first half, and both goals conceded were related to him. Do you think this is because of the transfer rumors from the outside world? I saw the news before, and it was said that Barcelona wanted to Sell him."
"It's very possible. Hey, I don't know if Rijkaard can adjust his mentality during the halftime break. Otherwise, Barcelona may be in trouble if they continue to play in the same state as the first half."
"That's right, eh! Okay, the referee has blown the whistle to start the game. Arsenal kicks off and attacks from right to left. Next, let's take the camera to the stadium."
The commentary was chattering, and on the court, as the referee blew his whistle, Giroud knocked the ball back to Chen Mo in the center circle.
"So positive?"
The ball had only rolled halfway when Iniesta had already pounced. Seeing the fighting spirit on the opponent's face, Chen Mo raised his eyebrows slightly without hesitation. He immediately stepped forward to resist his position and knocked the ball back easily. Central defender Samuel.
Still following the old rules, at the beginning of the half, Chen Mo, who was in possession of the ball, was not in a hurry to launch an attack. Instead, he ran to pass the ball while observing Barcelona's position.
"As expected, Deco was not replaced."
Seeing that Deco was still on the court and Barcelona was in the same formation as in the first half, Chen Mo, who had just passed Samuel's back pass to Modric, knew what was going on.
The depth of Barcelona's bench is good, and it is not impossible to make substitutions if you want, but the key to the problem is the lack of midfielders of Deco's level and characteristics.
If they replace Deco, they can only use a defensive midfielder, and then move Xavi forward. But now the actor is still training with Barcelona's second team. The other defensive midfielders in the team have good defensive abilities, but they are not Very strong passing and running ability.
With the decline in passing and running ability, Barcelona's offensive firepower will definitely decrease, and Barcelona is now lagging behind and must attack.
"If Leo is not in good condition this game, this kind of situation will be easy to deal with."
While running, Chen Mo kept thinking in his mind.
The Barcelona players are short and their sprinting speed is not fast, and they have to come out to grab the ball because they are behind. In this case, Chen Mo can just lead his teammates to defend and counterattack. After all, there is no high point in the Barcelona team that can head the ball, but in this game Messi was in such hot form during the game.
To break the dense defense, one is to shoot from a long distance, the other is to cross the ball with a header, and the third is to rely on the personal abilities of top players to open up the situation one-on-one or even one-on-two.
With Chen Mo and Ma Ma guarding the top of the arc, it would be difficult for Barcelona to find long-range shooting opportunities, and even less for headers. However, Messi and Ronaldinho are too capable in one-on-ones.
"You can't set up a bus, but you can't oppress people from a high position either."
It is very likely that Messi and Ronaldinho will blast the bus, but high-pressure is more likely to cause problems. After all, high-pressure requires all players to press through half of the court. In that case, a large space will be exposed behind them, and it may be possible if the offense makes a mistake. Was single-handedly beaten by Barcelona.
Of course, Arsenal's crazy pressing in the first half can continue, but the problem is that the two wide players consume too much physical energy.
Even Di Maria, who had played nine times a night, lay down on the bench for a long time during the intermission, and Henry, a thirty-year-old middle-aged man, was speechless for a long time.
"It's such a headache. It seems like that's the only way to go."
Thinking of this, Chen Mo raised his hand and made a three sign. Seeing this scene, the Arsenal players on the field were stunned for a moment, but they all nodded quickly.
Not long after, as Arsenal launched an attack, Di Maria received Modric's through ball and shot wide of the arc. As fans around the world watched in shock, Arsenal made changes.
Forwards: Henry, Giroud.
Central midfielder: Modric, Di Maria
Midfielder: Ma Ge
Defenders: Chiellini, Samuel, Chen Mo, Hummels, Clichy.
"What happened?! Chen Mo went to play as a defender???"
The commentator was stunned!
Not only the commentators, but also all the fans in the stands were shocked. But in a corner of the stands, Mourinho, who had been secretly observing, had a sudden change in his expression and slapped his thigh.
"Farke! Did Arsene Wenger, the old fox, peek into my notebook?!"
"Boss, what are you talking about?"
Next to him, the assistant coach was a little puzzled. Mourinho shook his head with disdain: "You don't understand even if I tell you!" After saying that, he ignored the assistant's painful expression and turned his head to stare at the court intently, his face full of expectation. And sourness!
Chen Mo plays central defender!
Very bold!
Very strange!
But it’s not unreasonable!
At least in Mourinho's eyes, this is a very restrained style of play for high-pressing teams, a style of play that is very suitable for his defensive counterattack concept!
Chen Mo has little defensive practice, and his one-on-one defensive ability is not top-notch, but he covers a huge range and is excellent in speed, jumping, confrontation, and turning speed!
In this case, with Chen Mo in the middle, the two central defenders can move closer to both sides to help defend Ronaldinho and Messi more.
Many central defenders can do this kind of thing, but why is Mourinho so excited?
Because most central defenders can only play a defensive role!
There can only be eleven players in a football game. If you have one more player on the defensive end, you will have one less player on the offensive end.
The five-back system will greatly weaken the team's offensive firepower, but Chen Mo playing as a central defender can not only have a defensive effect!
Chen Mo's passing ability is too strong and his passing creativity is too strong!
What is the most important thing about defensive counterattack?
The first is defense. Based on the standard of central defender, Chen Mo's defensive ability is not strong, but it is not a hindrance, and it is enough.
The second is to catch the defensive counterattack after preventing the attack!
At the moment when the offensive side has not yet switched from the offensive formation to the defensive formation, the side playing defensive counterattack needs to immediately seize the opportunity to hand the ball to the offensive player's feet!
Not everyone can do it when everyone is running to find that fatal passing route!
This kind of thing can only be handled by the midfield master, so when Mourinho's Chelsea intercepts the ball and counterattacks, they either directly look for the forward players with big kicks, or the central defender hands the ball to the midfielder and then attacks !
The former has a very high turnover rate, and long passes are not that easy!
The latter is more stable, but too delayed and will give the opponent more time to run and defend.
Of course, there are also ball-playing central defenders, but ball-playing central defenders are not at the same level as top passers like Chen Mo, and!
The most important thing is that the central defender himself does not have the ability to drive the ball forward at high speed on his own. All the defensive players need to do is cut off the passing route, and there is no need to stick to people too much!
But Chen Mo does!
Chen Mo can not only send a scalpel pass, but he can even dribble the ball forward himself!
How do you prevent this?
Barcelona's midfielders have to guard against Arsenal's midfielders, and the backcourt players have to guard against Arsenal's strikers. In this way, there is a large open space in front of Chen Mo when he takes the ball, and he can directly sprint with the ball!
Everyone knows how lethal Chen Mo is when he rushes with the ball!
At this time, either Harvey or Deco lets go of the defensive players to hit Chen Mo, or the center follows Chen Mo and pursues him all the way!
The former doesn’t work!
Because Chen Mo has strong passing ability, whether he is playing Modric or Di Maria, Chen Mo can pass the ball immediately, and the latter is even more uncomfortable!
The center has to score goals!
Under normal circumstances, their movements are to stay as far away from the defender as possible. When switching between offense and defense, they often cannot be by Chen Mo's side!
How to prevent this? !
Sorry, this chapter is very late, please pay attention tomorrow.
