In the dressing room of Nottingham Forest, everyone was talking about George Wood's last-minute goal.

It's not just because this is the goal scored by Wood, but also because of the difficulty and excitement of the goal.

Twenty-eight meters away from the goal, facing the football sent back by the teammates, it is not easy to shoot the ball directly and forcefully. It is not easy to be able to press the football below the crossbar, let alone shoot a way out in the crowd.

Wood did it, no matter whether he was shocked or showed his strength, he did it. The goal scored, helped the team equalize the score, and hit Chelsea's arrogant arrogance. This is enough.

Such results in professional football are more meaningful than the process.

After entering the locker room, Don Eun directly praised Wood's goal at the last moment, which was a goal to save the team's fighting spirit and the key to ensuring that they have greater confidence and hope to continue to attack Chelsea in the second half.

"Good job, George." Donn nodded to Wood. "It seems that you are in good shape today. I'll just let everyone pass the ball to you, so you can shoot?"

A burst of laughter broke out among the teammates.

In the laughter, Don Eun started to criticize the performance of the defense: "Don't let me see George Wood alone defending, please give me a little more positive.

Some idiotic media outside said that Nottingham Forest’s defense is George Wood’s defense alone. As long as he is not here, the forest’s defense will have nothing to worry about. Are you willing to accept such an evaluation?”

People on the defense line stop laughing, this statement does hurt their self-esteem.

In fact, Don En is a little harsh. Since Pepe was injured, the Forests' defense in the Champions League can be the youngest. Pique also has the experience of playing a full Champions League season with the Forests, while Kompany has almost no.

The central defender is the core part of the defense line, and the key is the key to the central and local areas. However, the two central defenders of the Forest team are so young, with insufficient experience and ability. Their condition is not stable enough.

But because of this, the concept of defense in the whole team is so important.

If you rely solely on the defense line to defend, no matter how powerful a defensive player comes, George Wood is just a human, not a god. It is hard enough to build a defensive line alone in the midfield, and you also have to support the back line. It is not so hard for those who are capable to work too much...

"Our defense has always been an overall defense. Today, it was a big hole in the opponent's passing several times! I can't accept such a loss of the ball. If we throw a planet like George, I have nothing to say and I will comfort you in turn.

But I was very angry when I lost the ball. "Tang En's face became very fast, and the atmosphere in the locker room suddenly became serious. "This is the semi-final of the Champions League, and you know what it means to make mistakes in such a game.

In this kind of game, whoever makes fewer mistakes will win! In the second half, I don’t want to see similar mistakes anymore.”

After criticizing the defense line, Tang En took a short rest. Let the atmosphere in the locker room slowly rise, not as silent as before.

In fact, in general, he was quite satisfied with the first half. Of course, the main reason was that he tied the score in the end. If he didn't tie the score, he would definitely be in a bad mood now.

"Murinho began to praise the team's performance, "Continue to put pressure on them, don't let them have too much time to consider how to find loopholes in our defense. Let them live too comfortable, and in the end we are ourselves."

"In addition... pay attention to George Wood's performance in offense. He is very different from his first season. Although that shot was 100% concealed, the previous series of running positions and observations were real things.

Don't underestimate him. If he wants to come up...Claude." Mourinho turned to look at Marklele. "You are responsible for restraining him."

Marklele was a little hesitant. The task given to him before the game was Van der Fate. "But the boss, the Dutchman..."

"Let Essin go."

The players don't understand it. In terms of offense, no matter how you look at it, they are all special offensive players Van der Fate are better than George Wood, who is half-baked. Why do you want to let Marclayle, the most powerful midfield defense, drop Van der Fate and stare at George Wood?

Mourinho saw everyone's doubts and he had to explain to these people: "Van der Fate has always been the core of the Forest team's organization. His abilities and characteristics are well studied by the Forest team's opponents.

Van der Fate will definitely face great defensive pressure during the game. This is the general situation." He raised his index finger. "Aren't we the same in the first half? Van der Fate was defended by Claudi for nothing.

George Wood was very active in the offense in the first half. The Forests would consider passing more balls to Wood and letting him come...Do you understand what I mean?"

Everyone suddenly realized.

Donn thought Wood was not paying attention, so he asked the Forest to shift the center of the offense to George Wood. Unexpectedly, Mourinho had already made Marklele wait here.

Tit for tat.

As the halftime break was about to end, Don N has been thinking about a problem during this period. Van der Fate was basically frozen in the first half by the midfield defense led by Marklele, and the connection between him and the front line was basically cut off.

Marklele is a world-class defensive midfielder, and with an Essim assist, it is unlikely that anyone can pass easily.

The Forests' offense in the first half had little effect, and in the end, George Wood equalized the score with a lucky balloon. This thing cannot be regarded as never before as if we equalized. The factors behind it are the most important.

Obviously, Chelsea's careful defensive arrangements for the Forest's offensive organization were able to effectively curb the Forest's offense in the first half.

Some changes must be made in the second half, otherwise the offense will not start, and it will be a matter of conceding the ball sooner or later. Only when the opponent's defense feels threatened can there be hope for this game.

So how to do it?

Tang En's eyes kept searching among the players, and he didn't want to substitutions at the beginning of the second half. Substitutes didn't have to think about it.

Ribery? No matter what, he is still a assaulter. He is not an organizer. He may not do better than Van der Fate when doing the pass organization to sort out the midfield. Ashley Yang? Not to mention...

Let Eastwood retreat?

The Gypsy is a man who plays football with his brain, but when he withdraws, he only has one Van Nistrui on the front line, and the pressure on the opponent's back is even smaller. Moreover, after fewer contact points in front of the goal, even if his midfielder can pass the ball.

Who should I pass it to? Van Nistruy, who was starved to death?

Finally, Donn fixed his eyes on George Wood's poker face.

Although the goal-scoring process had a lot of luck, George's previous series of performances was definitely not luck.

He keenly noticed the team's situation at that time, made a correct judgment, decisively inserted it, and responded to his teammates... Why can't he let him try again?

"George." Tang En spoke, "In the second half, if our offense cannot start, you go up and support it."

Wood nodded without any doubt.

When everyone heard Tang En say this, they turned their heads and looked at Wood.

"Shot or pass the ball, you can choose whatever you want. Try to send the ball to a place where the opponent's defense is weak." After saying this, Tang En looked at his watch and the time was just right.

"Very good, after enough rest, just prepare to play!" Chris Lack stood up and slapped, shouting, and the players followed him out of the locker room.

Albertini pulled Wood from behind and walked out with him, and was still trying to teach him his "experience" in controlling the midfield.

"...If the opponent's defensive team is well organized, don't rush forward. That will only allow us to quickly concede the ball and give the opponent a chance to directly counterattack."

"Um. "

"A proper return pass is not to escape, but to lure the other party out and create loopholes. Horizontal passes and return passes are all means to organize attacks, and the ultimate goal is to move forward.

If you want to be the team's brain, don't let the opponent's game rhythm lead your nose. You have to lead them. If you have the opportunity, find opportunities, but don't create opportunities.

Observe the position of everyone on the field while waiting for the ball and keep them in mind.

The other party won't give you the chance to stop the ball and look up and observe... Maybe you often see someone doing this, but you never ask yourself this way, do you know? You have to do better than them."

"I know, Demi."

"Finally, if they want to cut off the ball under your feet, be tougher! If you accidentally lose the ball, you will be robbed on the spot. If you can't grab it, you will be fouled! Don't be ruthless against the enemy!"

"OK. "

The two talked and were about to reach the exit. Albertini stopped and looked at George Wood and said, "George, I have nothing to say about defense.

But you still have a long way to go in terms of offense. All I can tell you is some experience, which does not mean that you must do it intact.

You are still young and have many games to play, and you have to face all kinds of opponents. Find the path that suits you best in the game and keep going!"

He patted Wood's thick shoulder hard and pushed him out of the corridor.

The road of Dmitrio Albertini has reached its end, and you, George Wood, has just begun...

After fifteen minutes of rest, Stamford Bridge Stadium became noisy again. The players appeared one after another, and the vacant seats were filled again, and the atmosphere of the game came to the face.

"Dear viewers, welcome to watch the second half of the European Champions League semi-final Chelsea's home match against Nottingham Forest. The two sides tied 1:1 in the first half. The process was not exciting, but there was a wonderful goal.

George Wood's goal to equalize Nottingham Forest can basically be selected for the Best Ten Goals of this Champions League.

Mourinho must be upset about this goal. Tony Donn is not a guy who can give up after getting a goal away. We still have games worth looking forward to in the second half."

When they walked towards their respective coaching seats, the two head coaches met briefly, but they said nothing. Tang En did not take the initiative to go up and find fault. The two of them walked away as if no one saw each other.

At this time, there is no point in spitting each other. It is the kingly way to wait for 45 minutes to see the result.
Chapter completed!