i don't want to be king

Chapter 714 Supporting You To The End

After the opening 10 minutes, Juventus stabilized their position. Khedira played both sides in the midfield and backcourt, driving the entire team through running and passing.

What makes Li Liang feel more pressure is that Pjanic's position is obviously higher than the previous game, which makes Juventus' striker get more direct fire support, and Monaco's overall formation gradually appears more and more obvious Disjointed trend.

This is also what worries Yardim extremely.

In the UEFA Champions League trip two years ago, even in the 8/1 final, they first beat Arsenal 3-1 away, but in the second round after returning to the Louis II Stadium, Arsenal also scored 2 goals at home in Monaco. :0 lead, it can be said that in the end Jardim's team stood on the edge of a cliff and entered the top 8 thrillingly.

And the two contests with Juventus made Jardim realize a very profound truth. If an opponent of Juventus's level uses the same strategy for two consecutive games, it will not produce any effect at all in the second game. .

The most important thing is who "changes" first.

Compared with Monaco's substantial adjustment of the starting lineup, Juventus only replaced Marchisio, one of the behind-the-scenes heroes of the previous victory, with Khedira.

Now it seems that the existence of Khedira has not only effectively improved the hardness of Juventus' midfield defense, but also his efficient coverage of the midfield has formed a strong guard for the entire back line.

It is based on this that Pjanic changed his parallel position with Marchisio in the previous game, and began to frequently press on the 30-meter area approaching Monaco like a midfielder to organize attacks.

This also liberated Dybala, who was responsible for series accusations on the offensive line. For a while, Higuain, Dybala and Pjanic's flexible cross-running in the frontcourt made Monaco's defense exhausted.

Jardim had to make temporary adjustments, allowing Glick to delay, and Mendy and Sidibi on both sides recovered to protect the backcourt.

Lippi said to Gaudino and Lampula: "Masimiliano (Allegri)'s tactics are quite effective!

Monaco is now facing almost the same problem as we (the Chinese team).

When the team is on the defensive as a whole, the shrinking of the back line will inevitably affect the positions of the two midfielders. When there are at least 7 teammates on the field and the distance between Lee and Li is getting bigger and bigger, it is difficult to expect Lee to complete it alone. The job of organizing the offense. "

Lampula answered: "Yes, Li is the only one left in the frontcourt besides the two forwards, but Monaco seems to have no other way."

Guardiola told his assistants: "Unless we can find a way to suppress Khedira, Monaco is unlikely to pose a real threat to Juventus."

Li Liang also thought so.

Although it was the same formation and almost the same staffing, he felt from the first second that he was facing a completely different Juventus.

Khedira's speed is not as good as his own, but relying on anticipation and amazing reaction speed, he can always appear one step ahead of time on the line or space that Li Liang needs most. Oppressed, Khedira made Li Liang feel even more helpless.

Caldara rubbed her hands anxiously: "Leonardo, can't we use Plan B in advance?!

Change back to 4231? "

Yardim replied calmly: "That will only make us more passive!"

……

In addition to the reflection on the way of putting into the game, another part of Li Liang's speech in the tactics class also resonated with everyone.

He said at the time: "... Needless to say Buffon, Chiellini, Barzagli and Bonucci are all top defenders, Juventus has a world-class defense.

When facing them, I often feel that my thoughts will be guessed in advance...

There are less than two days left, and it is impossible to make up the huge gap in experience with them, but if it is still like the last game, we can only gain 0:0 at most.

The goal I scored, frankly speaking, my brain was almost blank during the whole process, and I didn't think about anything, but I received unexpected results.

So I think in Turin we have to play a bit more 'simple' on the pitch..."

Yardim, who was thinking about it, heard another loud boo. Needless to say, he knew that Li Liang had another chance to get the ball.

Li Liang directly dribbled the ball forward along the middle. After breaking through Pjanic, Khedira took a calm step and successfully stole the ball.

Juventus' counterattack was successfully defended by Monaco, and the ball came to Li Liang's feet again accompanied by boos.

He and the retreating Falcao made continuous passes and cuts, then threw off Pjanic and pulled to the left, and beautifully picked the ball to Mbappe, who was pulled to the left rib of the penalty area, before Alves robbed.

Barzagli and Bonucci's defense made Mbappe unable to find any chances. He had to pass back reluctantly. Khedira stretched out his feet quickly and broke the ball to Buffon.

The Juventus Arena was full of jubilation, and all the fans chanted Khedira's name. During this period of time, the presence of the German midfielder in the game was overwhelming!
Caldeira and Barros shouted at the same time: "Li is a little overexcited!"

"He has to reduce possession!"

Yardim shouted violently: "Listen to me!
Let's watch for a while! "

The assistants had no choice but to silence, and Caldeira prayed silently.

Lampula also questioned: "Did Lee play too casually?"

Lippi frowned tightly: "I always feel that something is wrong..."

Wenger seemed to be directing on the spot in front of the TV, he kept shaking his head.

Messi was a little excited staring at the screen, and whispered to himself: "Li, what do you want to do?"

Bakayoko gesticulated with both hands and shouted: "Li, pass it on, pass it on!"

Li Liang pointed to Bakayoko while running back, and then patted the top of his head.

Bakayoko held back and didn't make another sound.

In the tactical class, Li Liang finally said: "...From the beginning when we dominated the offense, no matter how hard we tried, we just couldn't get the ball into Buffon's goal.

When I came to the specific techniques and tactics, I finally understood that there was a special tacit understanding between Buffon and their three central defenders.

……How to say?Maybe I'm not quite right, but that's the feeling—

They seem to be willing to give everything for their teammates and the team unconditionally at any time during the game...

Even if someone makes a stupid mistake, after being scolded, everyone will still support you next time!
trust!

I think this is the most important reason why they played better and better one by one starting from Buffon! "

"Okay." Bakayoko thought to himself: "Li, please come according to your own ideas!

As long as it is for the team, I will support you to the end! "

Bakayoko gave Li Liang a thumbs up and clapped vigorously.

Mbappe's tactical foul in the frontcourt prevented Juventus from launching a quick attack from the backcourt.

Taking advantage of this gap, Falcao turned around and shouted to Li Liang: "Li, work harder!"

Veteran Moutinho also shouted to Li Liang: "Li, pay attention to your position and prepare to continue to catch the ball!"

Glick yelled: "Don't worry, Li, we are behind!"

Jardim also shouted from the sidelines: "Li, you don't have to retreat so deep!"

Although they were still worried, Caldeira and others also shouted words of encouragement to Li Liang.

Li Liang raised his arm and gave a high thumbs up.

(End of this chapter)