Chapter 194 Asymmetrical War

Obviously, Viali seemed very unhappy about Leiden Oriental's goal. This bald striker was a hot-tempered player in his player age. In the future, he would be a very "domineering" player.

In the final of the Winners Cup last season, although he had become Chelsea's head coach, he was still the starter. When the assistant coach Ricks on the sidelines was about to substitution, he pointed at Ricks and shouted: "If you change me, you will kill you!" Then Zora replaced poor Flo and scored in 23 seconds on the court...

Such players are called "a strong desire to win" at best, and "a bad guy" at worst...

A player at the ball-level dominance level will naturally not have a good temper after becoming the head coach.

Looking at the old friend Lombardo who was hugging and cheering with the players of Leiden Oriental, Viali snorted. In fact, Viali really wanted to bring Lombardo to Chelsea at that time. Unfortunately, he was not Chelsea's head coach at that time. Gulit was a little late to attack, and Leiden Oriental took the lead. Old teammates who once won the Serie A championship and the Champions League runner-up are now their main players, but one is on the court and the other is off the court.

"Atilio, I will definitely let you know that choosing Leiden East is definitely not as good as choosing Chelsea..."

Thinking of a summer party, when Viali complained to Lombardo that he did not choose Chelsea, Lombardo smiled and replied, "I think Leiden East is more suitable for me." Viali said silently in his heart.

As an Italian, he naturally believes in his Italian fellow countryman more, so after he became Chelsea's head coach, the team's core was transferred to Zora, and Zora never disappointed him and Chelsea fans.

After the celebration, Lombardo seemed to notice Viali's gaze. He turned his head and smiled at Viali.

Since he learned that most foreign players in the Premier League, including his old friend Lavanelli and others, have encountered club indifference after being injured, he has never felt any regrets about choosing Leiden Oriental. Although he has not played many times this season, for a veteran, the warmth he feels after being injured seems to be more important.

"Gianluca, my choice is not wrong. Leiden Oriental's future glory will not be worse than Chelsea. Although I may not be able to experience that kind of glory myself, I will still be proud to be able to choose this place when this team is not yet famous."

The game after the restart was not different because of Leiden Oriental's lead. Leiden Oriental's players were still active in running. After only three or four players participated in the national team competition in the past two weeks, their physical fitness was much better than Chelsea, not to mention that they were younger than Chelsea's players.

Although Chelsea's midfielder is the toughest among the top five in the Premier League, when the number of players is at a disadvantage, it is pressed by Leiden Oriental so that it is completely unable to exert its tricks.

No technology, no physical fitness, no advantage in confrontation - after losing these, can Chelsea still be considered a strong team in front of Leiden East?

Under the pressing of Leiden East, Chelsea's offense seemed extremely chaotic. Although Laudrup Jr. was cruising on the side, he could not receive any passes. Flo was closely guarded by Hypia in the penalty area, and he could not even compete for a few headers. The midfielder led by Wise was more confronting the opponent, and it was difficult to organize an effective attack.

Zora, under Daniel's desperate battle, it is difficult to receive passes from her teammates. Without this connection point, the midfielder and forward led by Wise were completely unable to integrate into the attack, and each fought against the pressing of Leiden East in the midfield. Not to mention that they did not have much advantage in physical fitness and confrontation, even if they had advantages in these aspects, it would be difficult to gain an advantage in confrontation with Leiden East.

Viali can see that the young Chinese full-back was running wildly with Zola, making him almost unable to get the ball. Zola finally got the ball, and the opponent would also make a foul at the first time. The foul action was not big, but it was enough to make the short Zola fall to the ground. This level of foul is just a common occurrence in the Premier League. Even at Chelsea’s home court, the referee would only be a warning at most and would not play cards easily.

Originally, Viali thought he had already known Leiden Oriental enough, because although Leiden Oriental's performance in the previous game was not very good, his persistence in offense moved everyone. He scored five goals in two away games against Arsenal and Liverpool, so his arrangement before the game was to slowly suppress the opponent through the midfield advancement, because Leiden Oriental always wanted to attack, and was ready to counterattack at any time even when defending. Viali believed that with the experience of these players under his command, there must be a lot of loopholes to exploit.

However, Leiden Oriental began to fight for the midfield in an abnormal manner, playing the idea that even if it was difficult to organize its own offense, Chelsea's offense would completely stagnate - this is the advantage of being a newly promoted team. Although he has played several rounds of the league, Viali still felt extremely unfamiliar when he saw Leiden Oriental now.

Dimatau's task in this game was to focus on the core Boban of Leiden East. In the previous game, more than 70% of Leiden East's offense was organized by him, but Boban did not play. Laudrup Jr. wanted to use his speed to hit the gap between the two full-backs in Leiden East and the front and after the gap, but in this game, Leiden East's full-back almost did not intervene in assists...

After taking office, Gulit asked Chelsea to play gorgeously and sexyly. After taking office, Viali added the tough and fast Italian football elements, but in this game, both points were completely unable to be played.

Viali looked at his watch and said that the first half had almost passed, which gave him the idea of ​​setting up tactics now. Let's wait until the halftime break.

"Xiao, you won the first half, but there is still the second half. A mature team cannot be left with a trick like you..."

The first half ended. Although he fell behind with one goal, Chelsea fans still gave applause to the Chelsea players who came out. This is the case for England fans. They support the team almost unconditionally, whether it is a top team or an amateur team...

Chelsea players didn't have the heart to appreciate their applause. They almost lowered their heads and ran into the locker room. They were beaten by a newly promoted team at home and almost had no power to fight back. This made them feel humiliated - but what can I do? This is the case on the football field, the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit.

Viali was the last to enter the locker room. Under the light, his bald head flashed with indescribable domineeringness. The Chelsea players he saw all lowered their heads, except for a short man.

"Jian, is that Chinese boy's guarding so uncomfortable?" Viali's eyes fell on Zora, the only short man who did not bow his head, and asked in a deep voice.

"This kid is good, reminding me of my former teammate Fabio Cannavaro, who is also a stubborn guy." Zora took a sip of water and said with a relaxed smile.

Who is Fabio Cannavaro? The main central defender of the Italian national team has performed very well in the just-passed World Cup. Although he is not as eye-catching as the French defense line led by Deserli, he is undoubtedly one of the world's top defenders - none of whom can play as the main defender in Italy is good at playing.

Zora actually compared this Chinese with Cannavaro? No...

"You actually have such a high opinion of him?" Viali raised her eyebrows and asked with a hint of surprise.

"It just gives me a bit similar feeling. Apart from the spirit of being stubborn, there is no comparison between them." Zora shrugged and replied: "But since he has to spend more energy and not get the ball, it means that he has no choice after I get the ball... So I will strengthen my running in the second half. As long as the ball is at my feet, he will not be a problem."

Zora's answer was light, but she showed strong self-confidence.

"But Ji'an, you haven't got the ball in the first half, but once you get the ball, the kid will immediately foul..." Wise frowned and said.

"So I will get the ball more in dangerous areas. If he dares to foul, I will let them taste the power of my free kick." Zora stopped smiling and said seriously.

As soon as this sentence was said, all Chelsea players understood what he meant.

Indeed, if it is at the front of the penalty area or even a little bit next to it, does Daniel dare to foul? Zora's direct free kick is a level that is pointed at, but no one has ever seen. This is a guy who can use a free kick as a penalty...

"Very good. Since those guys want to use rudeness and fouls to stop us from moving forward, let them know the price of doing so." Viali nodded. Zora's idea coincided with him. The foul tactics that are most afraid of is a good player in the free kick. In the first half, Leiden East's foul was basically concentrated outside the 30-meter area. It is obvious that they are also very afraid of Zora's free kick skills.

What is needed now is to organize the ball to the frontcourt and concentrate the offense closer to Leiden's Eastern goal - this position has enough lethality, but judging from the first half, it is difficult for Chelsea's existing players to do this.

"Rexox, you replace Brian in the second half." Viali made an unexpected substitution, left-back Ransox replaced Laudrup Jr. - a defender replaced a forward? Is this what you should do when you are behind?

But soon, Viali gave the answer: "Babayaro went to the frontcourt and served as the left forward. He had a bold assist. Don't worry, Ransox will help you make up for the position."

Laudrup's performance in the first half was indeed average. If you want to make a breakthrough without a breakthrough, you have to organize and not organize. Instead of letting him do nothing on the court, it is better to let Babayaro, who runs actively and assists, support the midfield, so that the team will not have innate disadvantages in the midfield confrontation.

Recovered to the fourth midfield, but the organizational strength is still a bit insufficient now...

"Poyet, come on the court and replace Petrascu." Viali said decisively.

A tall figure sitting in the corner stood up and nodded.

While Viali was setting up tactics, Xiao Ming was not idle either.

After returning to the locker room, he first praised the players for their performance in the first half, and then turned his face.

Players who are familiar with Xiao Ming know that it was carrot just now, and now it’s the big stick…

"We did a good job in the first half, completely suppressing Chelsea in the midfield, but after all, we only led one goal. On the football field, one-to-zero is the least safe score. In the last game, facing Nottingham Forest, we encountered tenacious resistance after leading by one goal. If their forwards had not had the ability to seize opportunities, maybe we could only bring back a draw from the city stadium... Although Nottingham Forest has won two Champions League championships, that is already a thing of the past. Now Chelsea is much stronger than them, so in the second half, we need to strengthen the offense. They may decide the winner with us in the midfield, so we will lead the fire to their half! Steven, you pay too much attention to defense in the first half, and you have to push the ball more in the second half... The higher your position, the closer Jozell and the others are to Chelsea's goal, and that place will be the focus of our competition."

Xiao Ming turned around and drew a circle on the tactical board: "The forwards topped up and pushed their defenders into the penalty area, and attracted their attack from the wings. Chelsea's Di Matteo focused more on the offense in the first half, perhaps because of his contempt for you - this place is a vacuum area, which is where we can use it."

The chalk in Xiao Ming's hand poked heavily into the circle he drew: "In the second half, blow this place up!"

The players nodded one after another. It seemed that Xiao Ming would put Bat on Gerald in the second half, but since other places could not have an absolute advantage, it was natural to use this gap to attack.

To put it bluntly, the football tactics are to use the opponent's weaknesses to expand your own strengths, seize one or two opportunities, and reduce the opportunities the opponent can get. Although doing so cannot guarantee a victory in every battle, it can at least make your winning rate higher.

"Continue to keep watching Zora in the second half. He is the bridge between Chelsea and the middle and backcourt. Cut offensive skills from him will drop by at least 30%. "Xiao Ming told Daniel that Daniel's mission in the first half was completed quite well. Although it was done by sacrificing physical fitness, there are not many Premier League defensive players who can do this...

Daniel nodded, Xiao Ming was still very relieved of him, and then continued: "We should pay attention to one person in the second half, that is, their Uruguayan midfielder Poyette... This guy is an excellent midfielder. If he hadn't been seriously injured last season, he would definitely be Chelsea's absolute main force now... His skills and impact are excellent, and he has strong scoring ability. If he comes on the court, you must pay attention to his back insertion, Marcel, and the replacement task will be handed over to you."

Deselli nodded. In the first half, he had no specific targets to guard the defense. His task was to lead the defense line. In the absence of others' clones, of course, he was the only one to accept this task.

"Very good. I think everyone has understood their goals now... Don't relax and concentrate, don't forget that our opponents are strong teams. We won't be afraid of them, but don't be contemptuous. The level of Premier League teams is not comparable to that of the English League One team, nor will we win easily, but this is just right! What's the point of winning too easily? If you want to win, win a strong opponent and enjoy the best feeling of victory!"

Xiao Ming waved his arms, then clenched his fists.

"There are still forty-five minutes, let's return to Leiden with victory! This game will be a proof of our becoming a strong team!"

After walking out of the locker room, Xiao Ming immediately saw Viali make two substitutions.

"In the Raxx, Babayaro pushed into the midfield, reducing one striker, and Poyette, increasing the attack power of the midfield forward... Is Viali ready to go all out from the beginning of the second half? It's interesting."

Xiao Ming guessed to a certain extent that since this season, Poyette's performance at Chelsea is simply world-class, with an average of one goal in three league games - this goal rate can even make most forwards ashamed, and Babayaro's assist ability is also very strong. It is obvious that Viayali wants to change the passive situation in the midfield in the first half.

"But in the second half, I never thought about continuing to fight you in the midfield..."

Xiao Ming smiled slightly, and his smile looked quite sinister.

His biggest advantage is his familiarity with his opponents. This advantage cannot be played out in the low-level league, but the more he is in the Premier League, the more he faces a giant, the more obvious his advantage will be.

In history, Chelsea has been quite glorious in recent years, and the best players are nothing more than Wise, Zora, Poyette and Flo. Their fame in the late 1990s was no worse than any world superstar. It is precisely because of this that Xiao Ming is extremely familiar with them. If Viali is so strange to the players of Leiden East, then Xiao Ming has such tacit understanding of Chelsea players.
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