Soccer Card System

Chapter 936 The Team's Biggest Opponent
950 group's biggest rival
England players are celebrating wildly!

It was as if he had already qualified for the group stage.

In fact, they did have reasons to celebrate. In everyone's eyes, England defeated the most powerful opponent in the group and won a key battle.

Before entering the player tunnel, Gao Bo looked at the players who were laughing and celebrating loudly.

He was expressionless.

But he shook his head slightly in his heart.

This team reminded him of when he took over Luton, Atletico Madrid and Manchester City.

At that time, how many players from these three teams had the experience of winning the championship?
A team that lacks championship watering always lacks certain temperament.

England won the World Cup in addition to the 1966 World Cup held at home.

They have also not won a championship in any World Series in 58 years.

What's more, it is England, which is called the most civilian.

Winning Italy, this kind of celebration is a little too much
Before turning around and returning to the locker room, Gao Bo was already thinking about how to adjust the mentality of the team.

In terms of absolute strength, England, not to mention Germany, even against Brazil, Argentina, and the Netherlands, they don't have much advantage.

England lack absolute star players.

Rooney, Lampard, Gerrard are all too old.

Therefore, this England needs to rely on the team.

Team football can make them go to the end.

This is what Gao Bo has analyzed many times before.

In order to maintain the harmony of the team, the mentality of the players is very important.

Don't let them get too carried away!
and so!
the next day!
Teams don't take holidays after winning games!

Instead, training started immediately.

"The next game is five days away, but I don't think that's an excuse for us to relax. Raise your hand if anyone thinks we can go home contented with a victory over Italy!"

When the players saw the face of the head coach, they were very witty and didn't pick up on it.

They probably didn't realize that yesterday's celebration and the noise in the hotel had made the head coach a little angry.

"I'm sorry, boss!"

Captain Gerrard stepped forward and took the responsibility for it.

As the captain, he is of course obliged to manage the players well.

This is his responsibility.

Gao Bo nodded.

"This is only the first game of the group stage. We just scored three points. I think you have all seen the video of the game between Costa Rica and Uruguay!"

Gao Bo said loudly.

"Is there anyone who hasn't seen it?"

If someone dared to say that he didn't watch it, Gao Bo would probably let him know his iron fist.

Sterling flinches because he's only seen the highlights
As for Gao Bo, just after the game ended yesterday, he notified everyone in the WhatsApp group that he had to watch the game carefully!
This is the emphasis on opponents in the same group.

But in the hearts of many players.

Although Costa Rica upset Uruguay, there is no suspense in this group.

After the victory over Italy, England has a high probability of qualifying.

Even if the team loses to Uruguay in the next game, as long as the team wins Costa Rica in the final round, they can still qualify!

However, Gao Bo didn't think so.

In his view, the most difficult team to deal with is precisely Costa Rica.

That's not to say that Costa Rica's paper strength is comparable to that of Italy or Uruguay.

It's the tactics of this team.

They used a defensive system of five defenders plus four midfielders on the defense line, plus the defense line, what Costa Rica has is Navas, who is currently playing the main force at Atletico Madrid!
In the frontcourt, there is only one fast striker harassing in front.The performance of forward Campbell from Arsenal in this World Cup is very impressive!

Resolute defensive counterattack, fast counterattack speed, precise pass, and excellent free kick organization!

All this makes Costa Rica the strongest dark horse in this competition!
In the original history, Costa Rica even reached the quarterfinals, creating their history in the World Cup.

Therefore, facing this team, you can't be careless anyway!
Of course, England's next match is against Uruguay.

In Gao Bo's view, if history has not changed.

As long as Uruguay is defeated, the third round of the group stage will be the competition for the first and second place in the group - Uruguay and Italy will be eliminated early!

Costa Rica is England's biggest opponent in Group D!

Gao Bo looked at the confident players and shook his head slightly.

They underestimated Costa Rica too much!
Moreover, he is sure that even now, not many people think that Costa Rica can qualify.

"We won Uruguay in the second game, and we will be able to qualify!"

"Costa Rica was very lucky in the first round. Uruguay's attack power decreased without Suarez, and the poor performance in the first game allowed Costa Rica to take advantage!"

"That's right! The second round decides the outcome! If we win against Uruguay, we will be number one in the group!"

The players talked a lot.

From their point of view, playing Costa Rica in the third round of the group stage is simply a game of rewarding points!
Won the second round!You can lock the first place in the group! !
England will be extremely excited.

Moreover, as long as they qualify from the group, they will not encounter any strong teams in the knockout round of the top [-].

The first place in Group D will face the second place in Group C after qualifying!

will enter the second half.

As predicted.

The teams in the lower half will avoid the three super teams of Brazil, Germany and France with a high probability.

Therefore, England's prospects can be said to be bright!
It's no wonder the players were so excited before.

"I have to remind you that the opponent in the next round, Uruguay's head striker Suarez is about to recover from injury. Whether our defense is sure to face the impact of Suarez and Cavani, this is what we have to deal with with [-] points!"

Gao Bo said.

The players' discussions began to quiet down.

They are all players who play in the Premier League.

Who is Suarez, they know best.

Although the Golden Boot last season was Aguero, the best player in the Premier League was Griezmann.

But Suarez scored [-] goals in the Premier League, second only to Aguero's super shooter!

Against Premier League defenders.

Suarez has a lot of experience.

The Uruguay team is not easy to deal with.

(End of this chapter)