Chapter 73: Montpellier
As an agent, Samarial is still very responsible. Not only did she start to learn Chinese during this period, she really ran back to Portugal to learn from Li Shou after listening to Li Shou's words.
After Samaritan left, Li Shou concentrated on preparing for the second round of the league, and Monaco will usher in the 11-12 season Ligue 1 champion Montpellier at his home court.
It was a dreamy and magical season against Montpellier. At that time, Paris Saint-Germain had already set off a gold storm in Ligue 1, but this team that had only returned to Ligue 1 for two seasons unexpectedly overtook gold in the half. Yuan piled up to form Paris Saint-Germain, and eventually won the championship that season.
However, as a non-rich team, under normal circumstances, such a glorious glory will not last for too long, and Montpellier is also the case. At the end of the season, the striker was poached by Arsenal.
The departure of the core players made Montpellier lose the true qualities of a dark horse. At the end of the season last season, it was only ranked ninth in the league. Without the dark horse, Paris Saint-Germain officially opened its rule of Ligue 1.
"Monaco is indeed a newly promoted horse, but in the history of Ligue 1, I don't think that a newly promoted horse will be as strong as Monaco," Montpellier coach Gene Fernandez said sourly.
This is almost the norm in the entire Ligue 1, and the Ligue 1 transfer period is actually nothing to see, just say Montpellier, this summer's investment is only a fraction of Monaco.
"We are indeed a little invested this summer, but this does not change the fact that Monaco is a newly promoted horse" Ranieri is habitually low-key.
The head coaches of both sides did not arouse much discussion, and the players on both sides did not lead the battle, especially the players from their new homes in Monaco.
The Louis II Stadium once again set the record for attendance in recent years. This game actually attracted 13 thousand fans. If Montpellier is included, it is close to 14 thousand.
"Today, in the stands of Louis II, I really saw the long-lost excitement" Polank said with emotion.
The number of people in Monaco is inherently small. Although there are a lot of tourists, Monaco's performance and lineup cannot attract tourists. However, this situation has changed with the investment this season.
In addition to the attention brought by the huge investment, Li Shou's debut in Monaco also attracted a large number of tourists and students from China.
No, there is a small corner in the Louis II grandstand, where people have the same skin color as Li Shou, and the five-star red flag is even more flamboyant.
In fact, it is not only Louis II who has added a number of fans because of the appearance of Li Shou. In faraway China, there are more live channels for Monaco and Montpellier matches.
The last match was only broadcast live on the National Sports Channel, but in the second round, several local sports stations also broadcast the Monaco match.
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"The players from both sides are on the stage. Compared to the first game, Monaco's formation has changed to 442. The Riviera, who performed well in the last game, ushered in the first start of the season." Barr seems to be always full of vitality.
"Rodriguez didn't even make the bench list," Polanke added.
The performance of Rodriguez in the last game was terrible, and he was ridiculed by many media after the game.
This is also the only change in Monaco. The other positions remain the same. The starting goalkeeper is still Li Shou. Carvalho and Abidal are partnering in the middle of the defense line. Kulzava and Fabinho are on both sides. Obadi, Carrasco and Ocampos on both sides, Falcao and Riviera strikers.
In fact, Moutinho would usher in the starting lineup in this game, but Moutinho was injured in a training session and the Portuguese midfielder had to postpone his debut for a month.
Coincidentally, there are also players in the Montpellier team who have been injured, and the impact is much greater than that of Monaco. Although Moutinho is not cheap, he has not played for Monaco after all, so the injury will not affect the time, and Montpellier It was the main goalkeeper's injury, although it was only a week, but it has affected the game.
At home, Monaco showed the momentum of the home court. The first shot was completed within two minutes of the opening. Carrasco received a pass from his teammate and broke through the wing to complete the bottom pass.
Falcao and Rivier both rushed into the penalty area. The two forwards of Monaco are not tall, but the headers and physical fitness are good. The two central defenders of Montpellier are also not tall, so they are fighting for the top. The advantage of the ball belongs to Monaco.
Rivier, Falcao attracted the attention of the defensive players, and Rivier rushed to the top, staring at the 60 million worth of Falcao, like a light bulb on the front line of Monaco, and finally unconsciously attracted the attention of the defensive players.
Ranieri is also ready to take advantage of this, which allowed Rivier to form a double striker with Falcao. As for the result, it will be proved later.
Monaco's first attack did not pose any threat, and Montpellier countered, but the ball was cut off by Turaland after passing halftime.
In the offensive and defensive transition, Turalan passed Ocampos. Compared to Carrasco, the Argentine genius obviously hoped to solve the battle by himself. After breaking through Thiene, he cut into the penalty area and then shot wide.
Montpellier Pionier took the goal kick, Carvalho stepped forward to fight for the top, the ball fell again at the feet of Monaco, Turalão received the pass and cut it forward and Falcao held the ball again.
However, Falcao still did not usher in the first shot of the game~www.wuxiaspot.com~ When he saw Obadi rush up, Falcao used himself as a bait to create a long shot for Obadi opportunity.
"Three-footed shot in four minutes, Monaco is a bit violent today." Monaco's strength made Duan Xuan stunned. Although there are already local sports stations broadcasting Monaco games, it can be used as a national official station. Of course, you can't miss it. The national sports station has already followed France. Bian reached an agreement to broadcast Ligue 1 again this season, but only one game a week, and this one basically falls on Monaco.
He Zhi Duan Xuan was stunned, and even the Monaco fans in the Louis II stand could not react. After all, such a strong opening Monaco fans had not experienced it for many years.
Montpellier was also somewhat confused by Monaco's opening kick. In the next ten minutes or so, Montpellier was unable to threaten Monaco's goal.
"Should I consider giving up command?" Even Li Shou has this time to consider such a boring question to know the situation in Montpellier.
However, Li Shou’s consideration is actually very necessary. Commanding to resolve the opponent's offensive is to reduce the opportunity for the goalkeeper to express himself, but from the standpoint of the team, proper command reduces the possibility of the team losing the ball.