novelhk Chapter 434
Chapter 434
"Well, ladies and gentlemen, good evening, welcome to Sky Sports! Next we will bring you the 2007-2008 UEFA Champions League round of 16, Lyon vs. Leeds United at home. I am your old friend, Gary Lineker!"
"Hello everyone, I am Norman Hunter."
"I am Jon."
The three commentators smiled and greeted the camera, and the TV screen turned directly to the player's tunnel.
In the player's tunnel of the Olympic Park Stadium.
The starting players of the two teams have already stood in two rows behind the referee, waiting to enter the field.
"We have obtained the starting lineups of both teams." Lineker clicked his finger on the mouse, with a hint of surprise in his eyes, "Next, let's take a look at the starting lineup of Lyon, who are at home. Houllier did not use the 4-4-2 formation he used most this season, but a 5-3-2 formation!"
"The goalkeeper is still the main goalkeeper Coupe. The five defenders are Grosso, Boumsong, Revie, Squirachi and Claire. The three midfielders in front of them are the single defensive midfielder Turan and the two central midfielders Sjerström and Juninho. At the forefront are Gove and Lyon's top scorer this season, Benzema!"
After reading Lyon's starting lineup, Lineker forcibly suppressed his urge to discuss with his two partners around him and clicked on the starting lineup belonging to Leeds United.
However, as soon as he opened it, Lineker was completely shocked.
Also surprised was Jon, who also had a computer next to him.
The two paused for almost three seconds.
It was not until the director's urging came through the headset that Lineker came back to his senses and read the starting lineup arranged by Li Shiguang.
"Next, let's take a look at Leeds United's starting lineup. What surprised me was that Lee did not use his favorite 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 today, but instead arranged a 3-5-2 formation that has never been used this season! The goalkeeper is still Neuer, and there are three defenders, Kompany in the middle, Thiago Silva and veteran Cannavaro on both sides! In front of them, the double defensive midfielders are still the familiar Modric and Xavi Alonso, the old partner Bale and Ribery appeared in the two wingback positions, and Kaka is still in the attacking midfielder position. The two forwards are Ibrahimovic and Adriano!"
"Come on, both of you, let's chat before the game starts." After reading Leeds United's starting lineup in one breath, Lineker can finally talk about other topics, "I remember when we were chatting privately just now, your predictions for the two teams' lineups were not like this!"
Jon exhaled, with bitterness on his face He smiled and shook his head repeatedly: "I really didn't expect that Li would be so aggressive when playing away, but Houllier would be so conservative when playing at home!"
"Indeed!" Hunter also nodded, "Lyon's lineup, although Grosso and Boumsong can play in the midfield and have strong assist capabilities, but considering the offensive power of the opposite Leeds United, it is foreseeable that their main task is definitely defense."
"As for Leeds United, it seems that the two wingbacks, Bale and Ribery, need to help the back line defend! But we are also familiar with these two players. Anyone who has watched Leeds United games knows that compared with their terrifying offensive capabilities, their defense... can actually be ignored!"
Jon immediately shook his head and agreed: "Yes! Norman expressed what I meant. It seems that what Li said in the interview before the game... he really wants to fulfill his promise!"
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Olympic Park Stadium
The players of both sides have completed a series of pre-match ceremonies and stood in position on the field, waiting for today's referee Daniele Osato to blow the whistle to start the game.
At this time.
Li Shiguang, Simeone and Rivaldo, who are often nicknamed the "Three Musketeers" of Leeds United by fans, are standing on the sidelines with their arms folded, waiting for the game to start.
Rivaldo has been observing Lyon's half since the players of both sides walked onto the field.
Seeing Grosso and Boumsong in the position of full-backs, he finally couldn't help but sigh: "Boss, you really got it right! Houllier actually played five defenders at home, fortunately we made preparations in advance!"
Li Shiguang also noticed this, with a smile that saw through everything on his lips: "So far, we are the team with the most goals in the top five leagues this season. I said that again before the game. Ferreira, if it were you, the first thing you would think of would be to stabilize the defense."
But seeing Lyon's formation.
Li Shiguang still had a little regret on his face: "But it's still a pity..."
"What's a pity?" Rivaldo was puzzled.
"Old man Houllier, don't be fooled." The smile on the corner of his mouth turned into a sly smile, and Li Shiguang secretly glanced at Lyon's bench, "This old Deng is still too stable. I have provoked him, but this old Deng is not willing to open up and attack us... If Lyon can open up and attack us, maybe we can give the fans a wonderful goal battle today..."