"You can only press from a high position."
Amidst the exclamations of the fans in the audience, as soon as the game started, Chen Mo directly led the team to press hard.
The central defender who was trailing at the end was standing on the center line. Ma Ma stood in the 40-yard area. Chen Mo and Xiaozhu were directly on top of Yaya Toure and De Jong, running and passing the football.
Very extreme high pressure!
There is no doubt that the greater the pressure, the stronger Manchester City's counterattack will be.
Chen Mo knew this, but had no choice.
Football is like this. Unless the strength is completely crushed, there is no tactical choice that is completely risk-free.
but
"The key to the problem still depends on whether I can create opportunities in the attacking midfielder position."
Facing Yaya Toure's pressing, Chen Mo gave the ball to Xiaozhu. While running, he kept shaking his head to observe the position of the Manchester City players, while constantly thinking in his mind.
Manchester City's defensive counterattack, as the name suggests, is to defend and then use the opponent's unstable formation from offense to defense to counterattack, but this is a more general term.
If you defend yourself, how can you defend yourself?
This is critical.
Normally, teams that play defensive counterattacks rely on shortening the distance between players to conduct intensive defense. Some even more extreme teams directly stand in the penalty area with their back line and midfield line.
Ignore both wingers and let the opponent cross the ceiling. After all, there are almost ten people in the penalty area plus the goalkeeper. They are not afraid of high-altitude balls. They just don't let the opponent's ground penetrate, and they don't give them a chance to shoot from the top of the arc.
Mourinho's Chelsea felt a bit like this before, but it's different now.
The tactical system changes based on the abilities and characteristics of the team's players.
This is just like the current Argentina national team. Because Chen Mo is strong and the striker Messi and Angel Aguero are strong, Argentina can play 424.
The same is true for Manchester City now. Manchester City's midfielder is Magic Flute, Yaya Toure, De Jong and Kaká.
This midfield lineup is definitely the best in today's football.
You have to have defensive hardness, you have to have impact, you have to have ball control.
With such a strong midfielder, Mourinho will definitely not be like before, with all midfielders and defenders huddled in the penalty area.
Thinking of this, Chen Mo turned his head and glanced at Kaka and Magic Flute on the two wings.
In previous Manchester City games, the Magic Flute was usually in the middle because of his strong passing ability, while the defensive champion De Jong went to the left to release Ashley Cole's offensive talents. However, in this game, in order to limit him, Chen Mo , standing in the middle are Yaya Toure and De Jong.
On the top left and right of the arc are Yaya Toure and De Jong, and below them parallel to each other are center backs Kolo Toure and Kompany who are stepping on the penalty area line.
The four people locked the top area of the arc inside like a square formation.
There is no doubt that the pressure is very, very high to get the ball among these four people, but...
"The hardness in the top area of the arc is obtained by sacrificing the Magic Flute to the wing. In this way, although it is more difficult for me to control the ball in the top area of the arc, at the same time, even if the ball is intercepted, Yaya Toure will get the ball. The threat is far less than that of the Magic Flute."
While running on the court to connect the team, Chen Mo's brain was working rapidly.
Yaya Toure is a top midfielder with a very strong personal propulsion ability, but compared with Modric's way of penetrating the ball directly through the defense, the damage comes slower. After all, no matter how fast the person runs, the ball will not roll. Very fast, and strictly speaking, Yaya Toure's dribbling speed is not as fast as Kaka.
In this case, if Yaya Toure chooses to dribble the ball forward after stealing the ball from Chen Mo's feet, then Arsenal will have enough, at least there will be more defensive opportunities.
Similarly, if Yaya Toure and De Jong look for Modric or Kaka immediately after stealing the ball, there will also be a delay. This delay may be short-lived, but in a confrontation between top teams, such a A little delay is enough.
However, this is a matter of giving and receiving.
Manchester City's counterattack may not be as sharp as the Magic Flute in the middle, but De Jong and Yaya Toure can defend more effectively in the middle, and more effective defense can lead to more counterattack opportunities!
Use frequency for quality!
"So, the key now is whether we find the opportunity to cause damage first, or whether we make too many mistakes and allow Manchester City to hit us with a counterattack first!"
“However, there are ways to deal with it that make Manchester City’s counterattack more uncomfortable.”
Thinking of this, Chen Mo no longer hesitated and began to move towards the area behind the right midfielder De Jong.
"Damn, he's still so decisive!"
Looking at Chen Mo who moved to his right rear, Yaya Toure frowned. Chen Mo knows where the vitality of Manchester City's system lies. As a member of the team, he, Yaya Toure, naturally knows better.
The main problem is that although De Jong is strong defensively and has certain offensive capabilities, there is still a big gap between him and Yaya Toure and Magic Dika.
Chen Mo mostly gets the ball in the area where De Jong is defending. Even if it is intercepted in this case, De Jong's counterattack effect after getting the ball is far less effective than the three of them!
Chen Mo is trying to minimize the risk!
However, although the risk can be minimized, playing against De Jong is not an easy task.
Although Chen Mo has a good relationship with Rijka DeGullit and even Bergkamp, to be honest, the Dutchman's style of play is really dirty.
Not only does he make big moves when stealing and intercepting, but even when Chen Mo is off the ball, De Jong also makes various small moves, such as grabbing him, giving him an elbow, or talking trash.
This little move won't cause any real harm, but it's very disturbing.
However, it's of no use.
Rage and incompetence are often linked.
It's like the landlord is demanding rent every day, but if you are handsome and the landlady likes you very much, you won't be angry no matter how much the landlord scolds you. After all, there is a way to compensate.
Although it is a bit inappropriate, it is somewhat similar to the current situation on the court.
As long as Manchester City is killed, as long as De Jong is used as a breakthrough to kill Manchester City, De Jong will naturally be criticized verbally and written by fans after the game.
"Just shake him off."
Thinking of this, Chen Mo's running range began to become larger and larger, and the running frequency began to become higher and higher. Various switchback runs, various sprints and sudden stops within a few meters, made De Jong extremely uncomfortable. At the same time, I was getting more and more anxious inside.
Hesitation will lead to failure, and impatience will lead to flaws.
As time passed by, it became increasingly difficult for him to keep up with Chen Mo's changing rhythm. De Rong's movements on his hands and body became larger and larger, trying to use physical resistance to put pressure on Chen Mo.
In the 23rd minute of the game, Chen Mo once again withdrew from the four-man circle to get the ball. At the moment when Pony Ma sent a through ball, De Jong also pressed up to put pressure on his body as before.
There is no doubt that Chen Mo, who was blocked from behind and not far from the midfield line at this time, could neither turn around nor pass the ball, but the problem is... "What I want is for you to go up!"
The moment he felt De Jong's elbows on his back, Chen Mo, who had his back to the Manchester City goal, his eyes lit up. At the same time, in the peripheral vision of his right eye, a black shadow quickly rushed from his right rear to his rear!
"Oh my God! Bale cut inside without the ball!"
"De Jong is out of position!!! He gave up his position at the top of the arc!"
The moment Bale cut inside, the commentator shouted, and all the Arsenal fans stood up!
Yes, although De Jong's top shot prevented Chen Mo from turning around, because of his top shot, space appeared on the right side of the Manchester City arc, and at this time, Arsenal left winger Bell was cutting in quickly!
Not only is Bell cutting inside, but Piggy, who has always been in the center, is also pressing towards the top of the arc at a constant speed!
"Trouble!"
Directly in front is the little pig pressing up, in the front right is Chen Mo who is about to take the ball, and on the right is Bell cutting inside. Seeing this scene, Yaya Toure secretly thought something bad!
There is also something to be said about Bell's long-range shot. If Bell really hits a loose kick at the top of the arc, it's really uncertain!
There are only three solutions now.
First, De Jong turned back faster, but that way Chen Mo could easily take the ball and turn around in the 35-meter area. At 35 meters, Chen Mo could also volley. Although the hit rate is definitely not high, it is still threaten.
Second, Manchester City right center back Kompany went to the top of the arc to fill the position, but the problem is that Kompany is 1.9 meters tall and his turning speed is very slow. If Kompany goes up, Bell suddenly cuts to the top of the arc and changes direction. In the penalty area, when Chen Mo lobbed the ball into the penalty area, Kompany couldn't even turn around to chase it.
As for the third one, his left midfielder Yaya Toure moved laterally to the right to fill the gap left by the right midfielder De Jong after he stepped up, but then the little pig came up!
"This distance is 278 meters. There is no need to completely make up for it. It just needs to create a little threat to Bell's long shot! In this way, I can also help defend the Germans in the middle!"
In the flash of lightning, Yaya Toure made a judgment and immediately ran to the right. At the same time, he used the corner of his left eye to catch the little pig on the middle road, but in the next second,
"caught you."
"Yaya! Pay attention to this guy!"
As soon as his body moved to the right of the center, Modric's shout rushed into the cochlea. Yaya Toure was shocked, but at this moment, in his shocked eyes, Chen Mo, who was resisting De Jong with his back, greeted him. Catching the ball rolling in front, he used his waist and abdomen to turn to the left. Without stopping the ball, he made a diagonal sweep with his right foot!
Swipe diagonally to the left and back!
Push the top half of the ball with the arch of your foot!
Top spin!
The ball was very fast, but instead of looking for Bell, who had already inserted a little behind and to the left, or for the little pig who had inserted forward from the center, the ball went further to the left!
There, it was the right winger Di Maria who started one step later than Bell. After Bell attracted a lot of attention, only Modric paid attention to the right winger Di Maria!
"Di Maria cut inside too! Oh my god! Bale and Di Maria grabbed the top of Manchester City's arc like crab claws!"
"Wait! Not yet! Di Maria is not stuck! Modric is not at a disadvantage in the confrontation!"
Amid the exclamations of the fans in the audience, Di Maria's eyes widened, and he blocked Modric with his right shoulder and cut towards the top of the arc with all his strength!
"He can't squeeze in!"
Di Maria is very fast and skilled, but he is too thin and not strong enough in confrontation!
Feeling the power coming from Di Maria's right shoulder, Modric breathed a sigh of relief while running wildly. It is very difficult to take a long shot from the top of the arc. Now that Di Maria is not in position, it is difficult to threaten even if he receives the ball and shoots, but in the next second, "bang".
The sound of the outer instep touching the ball is transmitted to the cochlea.
"This is?!"
Hearing this voice, Modric was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes suddenly widened. In his shocked eyes when he raised his head, the ball with high-speed backspin spun from the other side of Di Maria!
Spin towards the restricted area behind the two of them!
There, it was Henry who was already in the penalty area at some point, pulling away!
Yes!
No one noticed Henry's movement!
When everyone saw Henry appearing on the right side of the penalty area and in an open position, everyone was shocked!
This is three levels of pulling!
The Manchester City players are very strong. Chen Mo retreated to get the ball. The moment De Jong stepped forward, everyone captured the space behind De Jong!
At this time, the attention of the Manchester City players will be partially drawn. Then, Bell's inside cut once again strengthened this focus, and at this time, Di Maria cut in from another direction!
The focus of Manchester City's two central defenders was directly stretched, and this also gave Henry the opportunity to find space!
In the roar of the commentator, the ball with high-speed topspin crossed the penalty area line and began to drop significantly. At this time, left center back Kolo Toure immediately gave up the top of the arc and went to fill in!
The position must be filled, because Modric was restrained by Di Maria, and Ashley Cole, who was attracted by Zambrotta to defend, had just returned to the penalty area. Only he, Kolo Toure, could defend Henry!
If he doesn't go, Henry will challenge the goalkeeper!
The decision was correct, but it was useless. Henry's position was stuck. Before Kolo Toure fell to the ground and tackled, Henry had already raised his right foot and hit the ball hard with the cheers of Arsenal fans behind the goal. The next second, "Bang!"
Powerful volley!
Directly to the goalkeeper's head!
Seeing this scene, Chen Mo's eyes already flashed with joy, but at this moment, "Oh my God! Joe Hart hit the ball with both hands?! His reaction was too fast! He saved the team !”
"??? How is it possible to save such a ball?! Joe Hart is too strong!"
"Don't worry about that for now, he picked up the falling ball and is ready to find Ibrahimovic with a big kick! Manchester City's counterattack is coming!"
The commentator was instantly excited, and the roar echoed in the Emirates Stadium. At this time, the Arsenal fans were holding their heads and their eyes were full of disbelief!
Henry just hit the goal post from a distance of almost two meters in front of Joe Hart. How could such a volley be saved? !
"What the hell kind of mental knife is this?!"
Not only were the fans shocked, but even Chen Mo's eyes widened. Even though he knew that Joe Hart was a bit of a genius, saving this kind of ball was too exaggerated!
However, now is not the time to think too much. The moment Joe Hart picked off the high-altitude ball that was pushed into the sky by him, Chen Mo had already turned around to stick to Yaya Toure, and at the same time shouted at Di Maria and others!
"Prevent counterattack!"
I'm not sure if there will be a second chapter tonight, my cold is still not gone.
I hope you guys understand~
