novelhk Chapter 302
Chapter 302
After the game resumed, Leeds United took the initiative to slow down the pace.
At the same time, Li Shiguang also made some minor adjustments to the formation.
He asked Lahm to move forward to the left defensive midfielder position, and then Bale retreated to become the left back.
In this way, Leeds United basically handed over the control of the midfield to Chelsea, allowing them to organize some attacks.
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Perhaps the commentators and fans still don’t quite understand Li Shiguang’s adjustment, but for the Leeds United players on the field, Lahm is not the first time to play as a defensive midfielder.
In addition to Mascherano, the other genuine defensive midfielders in Leeds United are more inclined to go technical. Although they have enough footwork and passing skills, they are still a little lacking in defensive coverage and mobility.
Li Shiguang understands.
If the midfield only has technology but no speed, then once the opponent launches a quick counterattack, the team’s defensive midfielder will be thrown away, and the midfield defense will be useless at that time, and the back line will be directly exposed to the opponent’s gun. Just like in the Champions League quarterfinals last season, Kaka can break through Leeds United's midfield defense with just speed!
So when designing this set of tactics.
Li Shiguang set his sights on Lahm.
It is not difficult for Li Shiguang to transform Lahm into a qualified defensive midfielder.
Although Lahm is not tall, he is extremely flexible, runs fast and covers a wide range. Coupled with his super high football IQ, Li Shiguang has more freedom to use Lahm.
More than two years at Leeds United.
If Leeds United fans are asked to evaluate the defensive actions of their main left-back, I believe most people will say "clean and neat".
Lahm is an extremely calm defender. He never acts rashly. When defending, he often observes the situation first and does not easily kick. But once he makes a defensive move, it is almost the most appropriate choice made at the most appropriate time.
In Li Shiguang's view, since he wants to protect the organizer in the middle, then if Modric is placed next to Kaka to play as a central midfielder.
Lahm is the most suitable defensive midfielder in Leeds United besides Mascherano, no one else!
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"Leeds United has changed its formation, and it has completely changed to a 4-3-2-1 Christmas tree shape." Lineker looked at the position of Leeds United on the TV screen, his eyes full of curiosity, "Jon, why did Li do this? I have seen Bale play as a left back, but when did Lahm also become a defensive midfielder?"
Jon rolled his eyes and looked at Lineker as if he was mentally retarded: "This is just the Community Shield, not the Champions League final! Do you want Leeds United to go all out in a full-handed game? This is the first time that Li has come up with this tactical system. In addition to attacking, he naturally wants to test the ball. The team's defensive ability. As for when Lahm was transformed, we have to ask Lee in person after the game. "
"Ah?" Lineker smiled awkwardly. He didn't think as much as Jon, "But in this case, wouldn't it be giving the advantage to the opponent?"
Jon shook his head, his face a little uneasy: "Not necessarily, don't you forget that Leeds United under Lee's rule started with defensive counterattacks. Now it seems that they have retreated, but Adriano is not back. If he gets the chance, it will be absolutely fatal for Chelsea. "
Adriano?
As a Leeds United fan, if Jon didn't say it, Lineker didn't even remember that the striker of his home team today was this Brazilian.
In the first 20 minutes or so after the start of the game, Adriano didn't have a very eye-catching personal performance. He played more of a role in distracting Chelsea's defense and helping several teammates to be a transfer station for passing and coordination.
"But it seems that Adriano is not in a very good condition." Recalling Adriano's performance in the past period, Lineker finally asked his doubts, "Although Lee and Kaka both talked about his... uh... illness in the interview, but in such a short time, I don't really believe that he has recovered to his peak state in the past few years."
Who the hell is a Leeds United fan?
As a Chelsea fan, I am afraid of Adriano. You, a die-hard fan of Leeds United, actually doubt your starting center forward?
Jon caught Lineker in his heart and complained.
But after complaining.
He still expressed his opinion: "Well... Lee said that Adriano has returned to normal. To be honest, I don't believe it. This person is now a European football player.The recognized black shop owner in the forum. But Kaka also talked about this in a public interview, which made me believe it. He is a devout believer, and lying is not something Kaka is good at. "
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Mourinho frowned and watched Lampard pass the ball to Phillips being intercepted by Lahm in the middle, and then passed the ball to Bale on the wing, and directly launched a quick counterattack.
Although this attack ended with Bale being squeezed out of the sideline by Glen Johnson, the repeated occurrence of this situation still made the Portuguese very upset.
The main thing is that this situation has not been once or twice.
Turning his head and glancing at Li Shiguang who was whispering with Rivaldo in the coaching area, Mourinho knew that Li Shiguang was using his Chelsea as a touchstone.
After Joe Cole kicked off again in the center circle.
Mourinho immediately noticed the change in the positions of Lahm and Bale, and he also guessed Li Shiguang's intention.
At first he thought Li Shiguang was a bit whimsical. With Lahm's small body, how much role could he play in defense? Why?
You should know that Chelsea's midfielders are all muscular and tough guys. If Lahm goes up to defend these tough guys closely, he will definitely be at a disadvantage in physical confrontation, but if he does not go up to defend closely, then the players who are against him can calmly turn around and organize the attack.
But Lahm's actual performance disappointed Mourinho.
He knew that he was at a disadvantage in physical strength.
So Lahm did not go up to defend closely, but used his speed and judgment of the passing route to intercept.
And the most terrifying thing is.
It seems that Leeds United has now handed over the control of the midfield and frontcourt, wanting to verify its defensive strength, but the actual situation is not like this.
Mourinho found that after such adjustments, Leeds United's offensive not only did not weaken, but became even stronger...