The Glory of the Godfather

In the second half of the game, Mustafa (Salif) came on and replaced James (Milner). Fang Jue said directly.

The players were amazed.

Someone looked at Salif and found that Salif also looked surprised.

Someone also looked at Milner, Milner looked stunned, and then lowered his head.

Basti (Deisler) went to the right, Salif was up front, with Emile (Heskey).

The players were even more surprised, this was an offensive configuration they hadn't rehearsed.

Fang Jue obviously knew this too, and he immediately told the players that Salif and Husky's striker team should play like Abanglaho played with Husky on the field.

Everyone nodded, and after saying that, they understood.

However, surprise is still unavoidable. Under O'Neill, Salif played more in the right midfield position and rarely mentioned the striker.

Emile, your position is slightly retreated, and Mustafa is at the front. Fang Jue said to Hesky, We need to use Mustafa's speed.

If there is a chance to counterattack, pass the ball to Salif. Fang Jue said.

Deisler nodded. He is the organizer of Aston Villa's offense. Fang felt that this was a reminder to pass the ball more to Salif.

Mustafa, your task is to stay in front, use your speed advantage, and fight Liverpool's counterattack!

Go and score!

Break through Liverpool's goal!

Okay, coach! Mustafa Salif said loudly.

As a 26-year-old 'veteran', Salif wasn't too excited just because he came off the bench, but it was inevitable that he would be excited. This was his first chance to play this season.

Although the head coach arranged for him to play the striker position that he rarely played, but according to the coach's tone, he was entrusted with the important task of scoring goals, which also made Salif very excited.

...

Fifteen minutes of half-time will soon be over, and the players are starting to return to the pitch.

The counterattack called Milner.

Mill wondered, obviously in a bad mood.

Relax, I replaced you not because of your poor performance. Fang Jue said.

Milner looked up at the coach. He had been sulking just now and was replaced at halftime. Generally speaking, it was because the head coach was not satisfied with the performance of the players.

And Milner felt that he was working hard and his performance was not bad, so he was even more depressed.

I replaced you just because of the tactical choice. Fang Jue didn't explain too much, I didn't need to explain anything, but why I asked you to talk about this, do you know?

Milner shook his head, but his mood has improved a lot.

Because you are a player I value, and I don't want your enthusiasm to be dampened. Fang Jue laughed and patted Milner on the shoulder, Go.

After such an outburst, Milner, who was still depressed just now, was completely relieved, had a good time, and then returned to the bench.

It can be seen that you admire James very much. Steve Warner watched Milner sitting on the bench, happily chatting with Sidwell.

I like players who work hard, Fang Jue said.

Steve Warner nodded. He understood what Fang Jue meant. The attitude of the game is very important.

I have a question. Ceballos said, Why did you suddenly send Salif instead of Abanglaho?

Yeah, Salif is not an authentic striker. Werner also said.

Treat each match in detail. Fang Jue had a confident expression, In this match, Salif will be the key for us to break Liverpool's goal!

Steve Warner and Ceballos glanced at Fang Jue, but said nothing.

You are the head coach, you are the boss, you have the final say.

...

Before the start of the second half, Aston Villa requested a substitution.

No. 8 James Milner was replaced.

Mustafa Salif on the 17th.

Benitez rested his chin. He didn't expect Fang Jue to make personnel adjustments so early.

It was even more unexpected that Fang Jue would replace Milner, who performed well in the first half.

Of course, the last thing he expected was that Fang Jue replaced Salif.

The technical characteristics of the Togo international began to emerge in Benitez's mind. Well, regarding this, Benitez's brain was full of information, and he immediately took a seat.

And there is Salif's recent game status, huh? The player has yet to make an appearance this season...

What the hell is this Chinese coach doing?

Benitez was a little confused, and he glanced at the coaching bench of the visiting team.

He didn't think that Fang Jue was in a daze and made this substitution adjustment.

Benitez, who once coached La Liga, knows best how difficult it is to snatch the La Liga title from Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga.

Yes, Fang Jue, the head coach of the double crown last season, in the eyes of Benitez, the honor of the La Liga title is the most glorious.

Benitez will not despise Fang Jue because he is young.

What does this substitution mean?

...

In the first half of the game, Liverpool kicked off first, so after the start of the second half, it was Aston Villa who kicked off.

Benitez stared at the field, he was paying attention to the dynamics of Aston Villa after the kick-off.

No matter what the consideration is, since the substitution adjustment is made, it must be shown in the game.

Husky kicked the football to Ashley Young, and Ashley Young knocked the football back to Deisler.

Yes, Fang Jue specifically told him that the one who didn't let Salif kick off in the second half was to stand in the middle circle and appear as a striker.

Therefore, at this moment, in the eyes of Benitez, Salif replaced Milner, which is a matchup substitution.

Seeing that Aston Villa didn't take advantage of the kick-off time to push out, but kept passing back, even their forward striker Heskey didn't press too high, the formation of the whole team is shrinking , Benitez has a spectrum in his mind.

Aston Villa still wants to focus on defense, they dare not press it out.

As for the substitution of Salif for Milner, Benitez doesn't know if Milner was injured or something. In short, this substitution is not wise, at least in his opinion.

Salif is fast and has a certain offensive ability, but he doesn't have a big picture. To put it bluntly, he just doesn't play smart.

In addition, this player's defensive ability is very average.

In this case, Aston Villa's defensive ability on the right has declined, can Liverpool try to attack on the left?

At this time, in the commentary booth, the commentators were also talking about Aston Villa's substitution.

Lineker bluntly said that this substitution is very strange.

And Tony Parker spoke more directly. He commented, The wrong substitution shows that Fang Jue is panicking...

At this time, on the pitch, as the Aston Villa players continued to pass the ball back, their defense line retracted, and the Liverpool players were pressing up...

Everything looks normal.

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