Chapter 151: Dream travel

After the game started, as usual, the teams of both sides did not devote themselves to their full efforts, but were testing each other.

Although England and Italy fought in the World Cup semi-finals six years ago, that England is completely different from today's England, and that Italy is not Italy now. Especially for the team led by Donn, you must try it out well. Who knows what traps he has waiting for you?

After five minutes of testing, Italy began to act like a steady counterattack. He was not in a hurry to attack, but first stabilized the defense and stationed troops in the backcourt. This was not beyond everyone's expectations. The Italian team of Lipid belts three times, and the tactics they liked to use had been understood by everyone. He himself knew that it was difficult to unexpectedly make people unexpected in this regard, so it would be better to use a tactic to the extreme.

He has also tried to make Italy play better and more active. For example, he used the extremely attacking 433 and was humiliated by Brazil's three goals in the Federation Cup. That game also completely cut off his idea of ​​playing beautiful football. He believes that defensive football is safer and easier to win the game.

From this point of view, he and Tang En belong to the same type of people.

Everyone obviously thinks this way. So they also think that in the final, Tang En will choose conservative tactics without hesitation, strive to not make mistakes or make fewer mistakes, and strive for victory in the game without conceding goals.

Then this final will be a dull showdown between conservatives. They are not comparing each other with who is more capable of breaking the opponent's goal, but who makes fewer mistakes. The game will be played for 120 minutes, and the final score will be more than 50% more likely to be determined through a penalty shootout... In short, it is best for everyone to prepare for a long battle. Those non-European fans who stay up late to watch the game are in trouble. They get up in the middle of the night, yawning and looking forward to a shocking showdown. Unexpectedly, they will see a game that makes them even more drowsy. I wonder how many people will stare at a pair of "panda eyes" during the day to curse these two conservative head coaches?

Tang En looked at his watch in the coach's seat. Five minutes have passed and the test phase has basically ended. He can start implementing his tactics.

So he stood up from his seat and walked slowly to the sidelines. He did not make any gestures, nor did he whistle and shouted a certain player's name. The English players on the field knew what to do just when they saw him appear on the sidelines.

Everyone still remembers what Tang En said to them at the tactical meeting the day before the game. In fact, even if the boss doesn't say it, they can guess what tactics the team will use in the game. Because these three days of training have been revealing information of this and that.

At the tactical meeting last night, Don Eun told him that the players should not be too conservative in the first half, but should still actively attack. Strive to be able to score first, so that the game will be beneficial to himself. If the goal cannot be scored in the first half, it will not be too conservative in the second half.

"...They will definitely think that we will adopt more conservative tactics to deal with them. If they think so, we will take the lead. Use this to catch them off guard!"

Since the Italians wanted to shrink the defense line and not give England too many opportunities near the goal, their control over the midfield was slightly weak, and George Wood could calmly take the ball from a relatively backward place without anyone coming up to steal and interfere.

After his teammates passed the ball to him, England's attack depends on him.

As an English metronome, he controls the team's offensive rhythm, and he has the final say when it should be faster and when it should be slow. If he masters the wrong rhythm, it will not only not bring goals to the team. Instead, it will put the team in a very dangerous situation. How a team performs depends on the metronome.

After Wood got the ball, he wanted to pass it directly to Rooney in front. He had already seen the gap before receiving the ball. But when the football came, the situation on the field changed again. He had seen the gap being filled in by the Italian defenders. Rooney was also noticed again by Chrischito. If the ball was passed according to the original plan, the ball would most likely fall into the hands of the Italians and let them fight back. This is not the result Wood wants.

He swung his shot and left the football. He looked left and found that his teammates were a little far away from him, which was not possible... He made a gesture of coming up to meet him.

Gerald saw the run back to meet Wood in front, and with him there was Italian midfielder Aquilani.

When Wood saw Aquilani following behind Gerald's butt, he did not really pass the football, but suddenly drove the ball forward!

He and Gerald passed by, and Aquilani was shocked and hurriedly threw Gerald down and rushed towards Wood. And Wood was waiting for him, and after watching Aquilani leave Gerald, he used his outer instep to pass the football to Gerald behind. He led Aquilani away.

After receiving the ball, Gerald turned and moved forward. When Lanzafame pushed him. He did not stick to the ball, but passed the ball to Tangning on the wing where Lanzafame was.

This is what Don En specifically requested. He hopes that the team should stick as little as possible when passing through the midfield and mobilize the opponent's defense through fast transmission. This move is particularly important for teams like Italy with tight defense, because it is difficult to find a breakthrough point in chain defense with personal skills alone. Only by fast transmission can a gap be tear open.

As soon as Tangning received the ball, Joe Matok, who was behind him, suddenly rushed across the center line.

This scene surprised the commentators from all over the country in the broadcast seat - full-back assists are very "symbolically" in football games, which means that the team's tactical thinking is not conservative, but is actively seeking offensive opportunities. Otherwise, the head coach would not let the full-backs get assists so boldly. For example, in today's local game, the two full-backs have not crossed the center line.

"Joe Matok suddenly stepped forward and participated in the attack! Will this be a positive signal?"

Lippi raised his eyebrows, and he also noticed this. It was obvious that after receiving the ball, Tangning did not break through along the side, but suddenly cut in, as if he wanted to go to the middle. Italian De Rossi quickly came up and blocked his way, but it seemed that his real purpose was not here...

Sure enough, the next second Lippi saw Matok passing by Downing at high speed. His actions caught the attention of De Rossi and Italian right-back Thornton - full-back assists? Although this move is old-fashioned, it works very well, and it can be said to be a classic routine.

Now Thornton is in a dilemma. Rooney had pulled to the side before. Considering the stability of the overall defense line, Crischito did not follow him, but asked Sandu to take care of the opponent. Now there is another Joe Matok on this side. Three people came in in a small area, which immediately made him a little busy. In fact, Thornton's characteristic is the offense, he is fast. He is flexible in body, strong explosive power, excellent in crossing, and his performance in defense is very average, mainly relying on a strong overall. It is unrealistic to let him face three people alone. De Rossi also noticed this and decided to help Thornton.

These thoughts are just things that are happening in a flash.

Just as Matok was inserted from behind Downing, after Downing made a pass, he suddenly rushed into the penalty area with a diagonal line!

De Rossi, who changed the center of gravity, did not expect Tangning to break through so resolutely. He watched his opponent break through from the front of him, and there was no way at all.

Before he broke through, Abanglaho pulled out and pushed him on the penalty area line to prepare for the response. The Italian defense line also tacitly pressed forward and kept the same line with him. They knew that this person was fast. An effective way to deal with a speed striker is to put him in an offside trap.

Downing saw the staring at Chiellini Abonraho and passed the football over.

The Italian defender has a very high personal level, especially as the captain. Chiellini's defense is unscathed. Abanglajo feels that he can't guarantee that he will turn around with the football, and he may have to be cut off. Fortunately, he saw that Tangning had passed the ball and continued to step forward. He knows what to do.

Pass the football over immediately!

"Beautiful cooperation between the wall!" Motson shouted.

But he called it a little early.

Chrischito, the main defender of Juventus, had obviously expected England to cooperate like this. He got stuck in the position in advance and tackled the football before Downing!

"Aha! Wonderful defense!" This time it was the Italian commentator's turn to cheer.

But he also called it too early...

The football shoveled out by Chrischito did not fall at the feet of other Italian players such as Aquilani, but was picked up by George Wood...

Wood did not stop the ball and sought to continue the attack, but instead took advantage of the Italian defense line not yet reacting, and directly shot with a powerful shot!

"George Woo--D!!"

The football flew out against the gate post and hit the billboard behind. A muffled sound was made. It seemed to hit the Italians, which scared them.

Goalkeeper Amelia rushed over and didn't reach the ball. Wood shot the ball very quickly, and he was a little late. If the ball was shot within the goal frame, the result would be hard to say...

Although there was no goal, Done still stood on the sidelines to applaud England's attack just now.

He hadn't forgotten to glance at Lippi next door. The other party was sitting on the chair, but looking at his appearance, he seemed to have the intention of getting up. Obviously Lippi couldn't sit still.

This is a gift I give you. I hope you like it, the old man Silver Fox.

England had no intention of restraining in the subsequent games. Instead, the attack became more and more vigorous, not only Joe Matok frequently inserted. Even the right back Richards, who was better at defense than attack, began to try to rush up to cooperate with Walcott.

Wood in the middle was responsible for dispatching the pass, while Gerald was more like a shadow striker, threatening the goal guarded by Amelia with his long shot.

Rooney also used his strong body to look for opportunities in front of the goal and scored a shot.

Only Abanglajo's performance was relatively mediocre. On the one hand, he was guarded by Chiellini, and on the other hand, his characteristics were speed assaults, rather than standing in the center, Italy contracted its defense line and compressed the space in front of the goal, so he really didn't leave any room for his performance...

Seeing his performance like this, the commentators said that they couldn't understand why Don Eun didn't let Vaughn start, and became a Bang Lahoe who performed mediocrely. Is it because he is a Nottingham Forest player?

"If England eventually loses the final, I think the starting lineup at this position will be very responsible, Tony Donn pushes himself and Abanglaho into the fire pit."

"Abonraho's performance made England on the court as if only ten people were fighting!"

"The best performance he performed so far was just to make a wall for Tang Ning and pass a ball.   Tsk, it's such an 'excellent' performance..."

Commentators from various countries have used their language talents to mock Abanglaho's performance.

In fact, Abang Lahoo is under great pressure. Although he really hopes to play in the final, he didn't expect that he would get a chance to play in this way - James Vaughn is more qualified than him, but can only sit on the bench. Could it be that he is really exposed to the identity of "Nottingham Forest Player"? This makes him feel like a thief and stole the qualification for the final start from Vaughn.

There is always this kind of thought in his mind. How could he perform well?

Maybe Don Eun made him starter and did a mistake.

Abang Lahoe was like a sleepwalking, and James Vaughn sat on the bench and stared at Don En's back with his eyes blazing fire. He was already thinking in his mind that if the final failed, he would definitely bombard this stubborn man in front of the media.

He was so wronged that he didn't get any decent opportunity in the previous game. He unexpectedly started in the semi-finals and scored two goals alone to turn the tide. He originally thought that he could continue to start in the final with such outstanding performance and keep his name in the history of English football. Unexpectedly, the head coach's completely unreliable adjustment continued to press him on the bench, and no matter how hot his butt was, he couldn't make the cold bench.

He couldn't figure out why Tang En made such a decision. Now looking at Abang Lajo's poor performance on the court, he didn't know whether he should be worried about England or show a little bit of vengeance and success.

At this time, Tang En had no intention of guessing what Vaughan, who was neglected by him, was taking advantage of the opportunity to die on the court and shouting Abanglaho's name.

"You fucking like a professional player! Do you want me to replace you?! This is the final! The final of the European Cup! Do you know how many people want to stand in your position, bastard!"

Abonrajo's performance was a little beyond Don't expect, which made him very angry. His sleepwalking performance was completely ruining his own arrangements. If he could not perform normally, England's offense would inevitably be hindered in the first half, and then he would probably be forced to fight against the Italian team in the second half and delay the penalty kick.

Tang En's words woke Abang Lahoo up. He suddenly understood his situation - yes, how could he still have the heart to consider whether he should stand here in such a game? What's important is that he has already stood here, so he should consider the task here.

All right.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm his mood again.

Even if I stolen the starting qualification, so what? Am I not a member of England? Am I not qualified to start? Can't I score a goal?

If you think I am an insignificant little character, only James Vaughan can save the team. That's great, I'd love to let you know where your mistakes are.
Chapter completed!