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Chapter 389 Franck Ribery's Replacement Candidates

"Based on this assumption, do you have any coping strategies?" Duncan looked at his assistants.

"Compared to Bayern, we have to be more delicate in terms of ball control!" Jim Cassell thought for a while and said: "Our ball control ability is better than theirs, but they are more competitive in confrontation and one-on-one. It has its own characteristics. So I suggest, first of all, control the possession of the ball, but deploy heavy troops in the midfield. Since Van Gaal wants to play pass and control cooperation, then we cut off their connection between the frontcourt and the midfield!"

Jim Cassell is clearly familiar with the characteristics of Bayern.

"Van Gaal's formation is very stubborn. He should continue the 442 style of play. Ribery has been absent for three months this season. Van Gaal's solution is generally to add an attacking midfielder or a defensive midfielder. Ways to solve it. After all, with Robben here, Van Gaal doesn't have to worry about the lack of strikers."

Duncan said.

Jim Cassell nodded, and said: "In any case, Bayern has lost an explosive point, but has an extra point in the midfield. We can also increase the configuration in the midfield. In this case, we can Suppress Bayern's midfield transmission. We must take possession of the ball as our top priority. Since Van Gaal likes to control the ball, we must not let them be too comfortable! We will put more pressure on them in the midfield and force They pass the ball more in the midfield, which makes it easier for us to grab the ball nearby and counterattack counterattack.”

Duncan still approves of Jim Cassell's analysis.

Bayern's iron will is one of their characteristics.To beat Bayern, there is certainly no escaping this.Instead of backing down, it is better to simply face Bayern.

At their strongest point, beat them all!
It is indeed a bit bold to do so, but it is also the time to really show courage.

"In the first round of Bayern's game, the two wings were different. Lahm on the left occasionally assisted, but Contento on the right didn't come up much. This may also have plans to make up for the lack of speed of the central defender. Bayern's central defender combination, Van Buyten and Demichelis, in terms of speed, will definitely pay more attention to not giving us a chance to rush in the next game."

"But their protection at the front of the penalty area is relatively weak. Schweinsteiger will often go forward and shoot long shots. This is one of Bayern's iconic weapons. In addition, although Van Bommel is very capable, he protects all by himself. If so, it’s actually a little thin.”

Duncan nodded. In this case, a breakthrough can be formed through cooperation at the front of the penalty area, or a long-range shot can be created for Toure.

But it is not easy to achieve this, because Bayern is also very aware of its own shortcomings, Van Gaal will do everything possible to find a way to control the ball, and Van Bommel is not a soft persimmon.

In this case, it is necessary to design more complicated routines to break Bayern's defense.

In the second round of the Champions League, at the press conference before the match, a reporter asked questions about Bayern's morale.

Under normal circumstances, sharp knives on the side cannot play, and the team is still behind by two goals. The bad situation of Bayern Munich should affect the mentality of the players, right?

"We are a mature and tenacious team, we have a persistent pursuit. In my opinion, although two goals behind, but the first goal was a penalty kick, the second goal we played one less. I haven't beaten us in a normal 11-on-11 situation, so we still have a good chance."

Therefore, whether it is psychologically or externally, Van Gaal is very confident, stubborn to the bone.

"We'll beat Man City at the City Stadium!"

Van Gaal's self-confidence can be felt through the screen.

The reporter at the scene wondered, is Van Gaal really so confident?Or is it just bluffing?

"Bayern's strongest is not their midfielders or defenders, but their strong spiritual quality. To be able to reach this point, Bayern is now strong, brave and confident! But I have reason to believe that the current Bayern will not be afraid of any opponent, even if we are two goals behind!"

"Mr. Van Gaal, predict the score against Manchester City tomorrow!" the reporter suggested.

"3:0!"

……

"This guy is very confident. How dare he say he beat us by three goals at the City Stadium?"

Duncan smiled and shook his head, apparently disapproving of Van Gaal's words.

"This season, it seems like we haven't lost a game at the city stadium." Jim Cassell continued: "Is Van Gaal rat abnormal, can he say such a thing?"

"Actually, he just said that because his brain is too normal." Duncan looked at his assistant and said with a smile: "Van Gaal's statement is actually a kind of psychological warfare. This kind of seemingly arrogant remarks, more The most important thing is to guide us to set up in the direction he imagined when arranging tactics, and then he can set a trap and catch the turtle in the urn."

Van Gaal was scolded wherever he went, is his coaching level really that bad?

not necessarily.

At least this kind of psychological warfare tactics is easy to come by, and it is easy for people to understand.

On the football field, everyone is generally very angry. Van Gaal's confident and slightly arrogant statement can arouse the anger of Manchester City players, thus making them make more irrational actions on the field.

In order to increase Bayern's winning rate.

However, after surviving under the rhetoric of Ferguson and Benitez for so long, Manchester City players can basically ignore this level of provocation.

Everything depends on the strength on the court to see the truth.

……

"Welcome to City Stadium!"

In the crowded city stadium, the on-site commentator was shouting loudly against the noisy voice.

Even so, outside voices will still come in.

"The UEFA Champions League semi-final of the 0910-2 season is about to begin. The second round of Manchester City's match against Bayern Munich. Manchester City defeated Bayern 0-[-] at the Allianz Arena a week ago. Therefore, this game can be said to be Bayern's last stand!"

"Friends of the audience, we can see that the city stadium is full of seats today. Manchester City fans all put on home blue jerseys this time, making the stands of the entire city stadium turn into a blue ocean. The red Bayern on the other side , it is like another color of the city."

"Look, the players of the two teams have entered the field. The fans stood up one after another to welcome these 22 excellent players. They will fight in this game to decide a place for the Champions League final at the Bernabeu .”

"No matter who advances, I think the most embarrassing thing is Real Madrid. Whether it is Sneijder in Manchester City or Arjen Robben in Bayern, they are all old players that Real Madrid swept out last year. We must thank you for reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League. My emperor."

As for the selection of players, Manchester City's side.The goalkeeper is still Diego Lopez, the left back is Heinze, and the right back is azp. This is a full-back combination with defensive strength higher than offense.

Seeing these two people play, Van Gaal's expression became a lot more serious, which shows that Duncan did not follow his way, but chose to be cautious at home.

In the combination of central defenders, Duncan put forward Manchester City's main lineup this season, Joel Luka and Thiago Silva, which is also the most reassuring central defender combination in Manchester City.

Manchester City's midfield has undergone some changes, Hargreaves did not start, but sat on the bench, replaced by Fellaini.

Fellaini and Toure formed Manchester City's double midfielder combination.

This rotation is for the protection of Hargreaves.

In the midfield, Aguero acted as a single striker. Behind him, Pedro, David Silva, and Sanchez lined up. The four players changed positions very frequently. All have the ability to attack tough and dexterous speed.

"Players with better defense than offense in the backcourt and a group of smaller players in the frontcourt. It seems that Manchester City is determined to fight back in this game."

On Bayern's starting lineup, because UEFA refused to cancel Ribery's red card suspension before, Bayern made certain adjustments in the midfield of this game.

Turkish midfielder Altintop replaced Franck Ribery and appeared in the left midfield position.

Since the Robery team has the kind of impatient physique, there are a lot of injuries every season, so it is necessary to give them a capable substitute who is willing to sit on the bench.

Turkish player Altintop is such a person.

Altintop is fast, strong in assault, has the tenacious fighting spirit of a Bundesliga player, and has a long-range shot from outside the penalty area. The disadvantage is that he dribbles in general.

Other than that, the other players are almost a continuation of the previous game.

The goalkeeper is Bout, and the defense line from left to right is Lahm, Van Buyten, Badstuber and Contento.

The four midfielders are Schweinsteiger, Van Bommel, Altintop and Arjen Robben.

The double striker is still partnered by Muller and Olic.

Olic needless to say, is a fiery blessing, and Muller's sudden rise, then began to make people forget Klose and Gomez.

You must know that last season, Muller was still a player in Bayern's second team.

After introducing the players, everyone's attention returned to the field.

In the live TV footage, after the players walked out of the tunnel, Duncan followed behind and walked into the court.The entire city stadium was thunderous with cheers, and tens of thousands of Manchester City fans cheered for the head coach.

Duncan smiled and waved to the fans.

The two sides take their positions, guess sides, exchange team flags, shake hands, and get ready.

The referee looked at the time and heard a long whistle, blowing the whistle to start the game.

"The game started, Bayern Munich's Olić took the lead, Müller passed the ball back to Robben, and Robben passed back again."

Van Gaal frowned. In this game, Duncan sent players who were biased towards defense, and his team would have a hard time playing.

(End of this chapter)