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Chapter 217 Scolari's Defense

"Chelsea's signings are not as sharp-edged as they were in previous seasons, but they are not as expensive as they are. I think the first problem Scolari has to solve is how to get the players to recruit Robinho at the buzzer. Adapt to Robinho as soon as possible, because he came to Chelsea with this value, obviously to be the core."

Duncan's remarks are quite satisfactory, but they are somewhat flattering Chelsea.

"Manchester City has introduced seven players this season. Except for Aguero and Yaya Toure, everyone else is worth less than 1000 million euros. Many people say that Manchester City's transfers this season have quantity but no quality. What do you think? ' asked a reporter.

Duncan shook his head: "I don't think so. I think the reason why everyone thinks so is mainly because you lack familiarity and understanding of our players. Fame and worth do not represent strength. These are all played out through games. of!"

"Scolari has shown strong confidence in the game. Under his leadership, Chelsea have looked good this season, with two wins, one tie, scoring seven goals and conceding one goal. Are you worried about the next game?" A the reporter asked.

Duncan shook his head: "We are not worried at all, we are the defending champions! So we will not be afraid of any team, me and my players, even our team from top to bottom, will never be afraid! On the contrary, To win against a strong team like Chelsea is something that will excite me!"

Duncan and Scolari did not form a war of words before the game. Both sides were very low-key. Although there were rhetoric, they were all for the entire season and not for each other.

Obviously everyone is paying attention to the running-in of the team's lineup.

However, this does not prevent the outside world from paying attention to this game.

From the matter of Robinho's transfer, this duel between the two sides is full of highlights.

This game was held at Manchester City's home stadium, the City Stadium.

Before the start of the game, the broadcast camera captures various images.The scene switched to the scene of the city stadium, which has turned into a blue ocean, and Manchester City fans came to the scene one by one wearing blue jerseys.

They are the defending champions!
"Last season, Manchester City double-killed Chelsea at home and away. Now this encounter is also very exciting!"

"Both sides are rich local clubs in the Premier League. Chelsea was the first to make a fortune, and the team lineup has now become more complete. Manchester City is an upstart. They bought a lot of players last season and this season, and the team's lineup is becoming increasingly luxurious. In Xia Chuang, it is said that he once competed for Robinho, I don’t know who will have the last laugh in this battle of dragons and tigers!”

"We've got the lineups for both sides."

"Manchester City, playing at home, did not change the European Super Cup tactical formation. It still uses 442 as the starting tactic. From this, it is not difficult to see that Duncan is not a follower. This summer, because Spain used a single striker in the European Cup Winning the championship strongly has made the lone striker a trend. But Duncan still stubbornly uses his usual 442 formation."

"The goalkeeper was Joe Hart last season, the defense was Heinze, Thiago Silva, Giorluca and Trabelsi, and the midfield four were Pedro. , Yaya Toure, Hargreaves and Silva, the two strikers are Shevchenko and Samaras."

"Yaya Toure filled the void left by Elano, but Thiago Silva, the last player to join, unexpectedly started his first Premier League game."

"Scolari's starting lineup also played with the main force. It can be seen that he chose the strongest lineup to win Manchester City away."

"The goalkeeper is Petr Cech, the defense line is Ashley Cole, John Terry, Carvalho and Bosingwa, the midfielder is Mikel and Deco who is slightly behind, Lampard comes forward, The front three are Joe Cole, Malouda and Anelka."

After a round of introductions by the on-site commentator, players from both sides walked out of the player channel one after another and entered the stadium.

Following the referee's whistle and the cheers of the Manchester City fans, Manchester City's two forwards rushed forward immediately, while Chelsea, who kicked off first, took control of the ball.

"The game has started, Chelsea kick-off first!"

The ball was passed back to the backcourt, and it came to Deco's feet after passing it back and forth twice. The Portuguese is the star that Chelsea has introduced with a lot of money this season. Since Chelsea was coached by the former Portuguese coach Scolari, Deco came to After Stamford Bridge Stadium, he was reused immediately and became the unshakeable core force of the midfield.

As soon as Deco got the ball, he didn't pass it out in a hurry, but raised his head and observed for a while.His position is to drag the midfielder, so he can organize calmly. He directly made a long pass, and the ball went directly from the backcourt to the left side of the frontcourt.

Joe Cole pushed fast on the left. The Englishman was very fast and wanted to penetrate Manchester City's defense to get the ball, but Joel Luka was very alert and got stuck early, blocking Deco's pass. With a header, he knocked the ball to Hargreaves who retreated.

Hargreaves took the ball, flicked it forward and the ball was at the feet of Yaya Toure and into the Chelsea half.

Silva retreated to the right to get the ball, turned, and faced Ashley Cole directly.

During positional battles, Silva is Manchester City's well-deserved core of the organization.

And his technique and speed are enough to support the core tasks.

After Ashley Cole pushed up, Silva suddenly kicked the ball towards the baseline, and then he chased after him.

Ashley Cole followed up immediately, ready to block Silva's passing lane.

However, Silva suddenly made an emergency stop and stopped the ball firmly. Ashley Cole was caught off guard and slipped to the ground, looking very embarrassed.

In fact, Ashley Cole is also a top full-back, but Silva's technical movements are coherent and sudden, it is really difficult to defend!

Silva handed the ball over to Trabelsi who lapped the edge.

This is Manchester City's usual tactic. Silva is called the right midfielder and actually organizes an attack close to the center.The vacated side corridor was handed over to Trabelsi.

Trabelsi went straight all the way, outside the penalty area, near the right sideline, kicked the ball out.

This pass did not land very well. After Shevchenko caught up in the middle, he was stuck in the position by the experienced Carvalho and cleared the ball with a header.

Although he failed to form a shot, Silva made a dash, a stop, and a pass on the right, knocking down Ashley Cole, and still got cheers from the fans in the entire city stadium.

In this game, Duncan also resorted to a composite five-element formation, and Silva was surrounded by teammates who were running. Under the influence of the formation, the Manchester City team maintained a very good formation.

Running without the ball is also the focus of Duncan's recent training.

Jim Cassell observed for a while, leaned close to Duncan's ear, and whispered: "Scolari has arranged the focus of defense in the middle, and we need to give Silva greater support in the middle, and then let the ball The team is making a fuss on the wing."

Duncan nodded, Chelsea's three midfielders, Lampard, Deco and Mikel's defense is still very good, it will undoubtedly be difficult to open the situation, especially Mikel Protection in front of the restricted area.

Duncan whistled to get the players' attention, then gestured.Adjustments were made to the team, Toure's position was premised, and the distance with Silva was shortened, and then Silva passed the ball to the opponent's wings.

Such tactical adjustments soon had results.

Silva passed the ball to Zorro, and Pedro, who retreated, received the ball.

"So fast! Pedro quickly formed a breakthrough on the left. He used his speed to break through Bosingwa. It was too fast. Bosingwa couldn't catch up at all. Pedro made a cross from the left side of the penalty area."

"Shevchenko cuts in from the middle and heads the goal!"

"Oh, Petr Cech flew the ball with his fingertips, a wonderful save!" Andy Gray exclaimed.

(End of this chapter)