Handsome position is not easy

Chapter 112 Counterattack ([-])

When the players all walked out of the channel, Brito took a few steps to catch up with Mourinho, and whispered in his ear: "Jose, just now you only emphasized the advantages, but did not mention the possible defensive problems. Come out, besides, you are betting that Deco and Jan can take advantage of the slight chance to kill with one blow, or that Bosque knows that there is a problem with the tactics but is unwilling to admit the mistake!"

Mourinho looked at Brito, the tall and rough Brazilian was actually the most careful, and only this assistant coach who had followed his father was willing to say good medicine but inappropriate words. Hearing these warnings, he My heart is very warm.

"Baltmar, you are right. I am indeed betting. Bosque, who is a big gambler, dare not be as ruthless as a poor boy like me. The dual-core system of Jan and Deco is just an experiment. I will never put The most ideal situation is expected, it’s good if it works, but it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t work, if this tactic can only be abused against a strong enemy, then I don’t need to consider its practicality.”

Mourinho patted him on the shoulder and smiled. The corners of his raised lips showed no bitterness or confusion. Brito was overwhelmed by this extremely confident smile. He shook his head in a daze and said, "It's you Crazy or am I crazy, Porto use Real Madrid as a whetstone, oh my god…”

"If you can win this game, I will go crazy with you, don't stand there, Baltmar, the game is about to start."

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When the fourth official raised the number plate, the Bernabéu stadium also broadcasted to the audience to inform the audience of the substitution adjustments made by Porto during the intermission, and the Spanish TV broadcast immediately pointed their guns at Mourinho.

"Mourinho replaced the Paredes who injured McManaman with a young midfielder. No. 77. It's not even the regular number of the first team. Is it a promotion from the second team? Player? Jan Rodriguez is indeed a very strange name, and only, is Mourinho preparing to admit defeat in advance and let young people come up to experience the atmosphere of the official game?

No no, audience friends, looking at the positions on the field, this Rodriguez and Deco should be arranged as a double midfielder. Is there something wrong with the head of the Porto coach?How can someone turn his face faster than a book? In the first half, the whole team was still defending. It took only a few minutes. What kind of self-confidence made him dare to fight at the Bernabéu?
This is really the most ridiculous tactical adjustment I have ever seen. These two players played as attacking midfielders in the Portuguese League. System, does he think that 15 minutes of intermission can be worth Mr. Bosque's experience in several seasons?
Could it be that Mr. Mourinho was able to become Barcelona's assistant coach before relying on this learning ability?I can only use one sentence to describe this situation. Although the draw in the first half was a bit boring, new highlights have appeared. Now I am very much looking forward to the duel between the genuine dual-core system and the counterfeit products! "

Compared with the cynicism of the Spanish media, the TV commentator in Portugal is much gentler, but he is also not optimistic about Porto's tactical adjustment: "Real Madrid played many threatening attacks in the first half, and Morientes made two shots. All of Nei's shots were resolved by Baia, and Zidane and Figo created so many opportunities for all players to defend. It is really hard to imagine that the loss of a defensive player will have a good impact on Porto.

Jan Rodriguez performed very well after returning to Porto from Leiria. In the first game, he used one goal and two assists to help the team beat Benfica in the national derby, although Deco returned from injury and took away his main position. , but this young man still played very diligently.

This is the first time that Rodriguez has participated in an intercontinental competition at the Champions League level, and his opponent is Real Madrid, which is in full swing. There are some ideas for young people to exercise in it.

The most doubtful thing is that in so many league games after he took over, Deco and Young have never been on the court at the same time. It is a substitution adjustment that cannot be explained from a technical and tactical point of view.

Although I really don't want to admit it, but I have to say it, judging from the situation in the first half, it is very likely that the performance of Zidane and Figo stimulated Mourinho and made him temporarily use the double midfielder to fight for his life. The idea of ​​​​attacking, I don’t know if Porto has tried this style of play in the previous closed training. Anyway, this Champions League game should not end in a draw. "

At the beginning of the second half, Real Madrid launched a tide-like onslaught, seemingly under the guidance of Bosque, the ball has been controlled by Zidane and Figo, and Guti's position on the field is more like a player on the left side The shadow front is always running without the ball, which makes it difficult for the Porto people who have different thoughts to adapt for a while.

The frequent insertion of Carlos and Salgado forced Deco, Alenichev and even Young to return to their own half to participate in the defense. Real Madrid relied on absolute experience to suppress and brought the situation back to a similar situation. In the positional battle in the first half, the right to choose has always been in their hands.

Think fast, Zidane and Figo play long balls to find Morientes and Guti in the penalty area, think slow, they both move their feet slowly and steadily in midfield, the task is to cut off the two Ricardo Carvalho, who was in contact with each other, was even walked to a position close to the center line, and ran down several times. The 23-year-old young central defender was so tired that he stuck out his tongue and played laps with Zidane and Figo. It is indeed not an easy task.

After Salgado stepped in, it was another three-person cooperation on the right. Zidane's heel hit the high-speed right back. Salgado returned the ball to him without stopping, and then fought with Mario who was defending him. Silva rushed to the bottom line. Zidane, who successfully turned around, observed the situation in the frontcourt. Facing Costinha who was going up, he pushed the ball to Figo who went around the middle with the outside of his instep.

Carvalho, who was already exhausted, had a hard time blocking the passing line. Looking at Zidane who retreated to the back position, he knew that Real Madrid had completed the rotation again. Next, Figo was the core of ball control in the middle. Vallo could only drag his slightly heavy body to catch up with Figo who was rushing to the left.

Real Madrid's No. [-] first faced Deco, who came to defend him. The Brazilian's running without hesitation allowed him to have a huge coverage area, but his relatively ordinary body also made Deco only adopt a more dexterous defensive method, competing with his feet. Figo wasn't afraid of anyone when he was doing kung fu.

Deco stretched out his legs to try to get the ball when he moved sideways several times, but Figo used the change of rhythm to dodge it. The Brazilian who was always beside him still couldn't hold back, and the toe of his right foot stabbed towards the goal of Real Madrid. No. cut the ball dangling back and forth, this action was very violent, Deco's right foot got stuck in front of Figo's left leg, and by the way, the ball was also left in place.

The Brazilian was overjoyed, and twisted his body to get the ball out, but he didn't expect that Figo, who was tripped and staggered, took a few steps on one leg and then maintained his balance. The flower-arranging foot wiped the ball from the right side of the body. At this time, Deco, who fell to the ground, could no longer pose any threat, and the road ahead of him was smooth.

(End of this chapter)