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Chapter 110 Star Tactics
Chapter 110 Star Tactics
"In the first round of the league, Sheffield United unexpectedly won Wigan Athletic 2-0. They are currently ranked third in the standings, second only to Bolton and Manchester City who won four goals in the first game. Of course, such points The rankings may only come at the beginning of the season, but at least for now, the Sheffield United fans are happy."
As soon as the Sky Sports commentary finished speaking, the Sheffield United fans at Bramall Lane Stadium played a crowd. The game just started, but the home fans seemed very happy.
For the first home game in the league, all the fans have to do is to enjoy it. Of course, it would be even better if the team can win in the end.
The Sheffield United players on the field are naturally working hard for this goal, but after the kick-off, it has been almost 5 minutes since they played, and they and the Stoke City players are still in the stage of testing each other. Not much forward attacking.
The two teams were basically attacking and defending near the center circle. Stoke City waited for Sheffield United to press early, and then they played a familiar defensive counterattack, but Sheffield United changed their aggressive high-position pressing posture in the previous game , and turned to try to control the ball near the middle circle.
Stoke City coach Pulis looked meaningfully at Speed, who was also standing on the sideline next door, and thought to himself, "What a little fox!"
Looking at the situation on the field, Speed cursed quietly in his heart: "The old fox who only knows how to kick!"
After watching Pulis for a few minutes, he could see the tactics of Sheffield United. Gary Medel, who played in the right midfielder of Sheffield United, was too strong to cover and defend, and he didn't give Stoke City a quick start on the wing. Opportunity.
When Matt Ridge on the other side tried to take the ball from the wing and cooperate with his teammates, Bertrand behind him did not easily press forward. He always stood two steps behind the midfield line, just to prevent Stoke City from side counterattack.
But at the same time, Sheffield United's side put more energy into defense and supporting the midfield, and the help to the frontcourt was greatly reduced. Li Mo has yet to get the ball.
"Are they here for a draw?"
Pulis thought uncertainly that the main reason was that Sheffield United's opening was too "honest", neither giving Stoke City a chance, nor giving them a chance to attack. Such a conservative situation is not like their last league kick. style.
But playing like this is completely acceptable to Stoke City. After all, for them, as long as they can score points.
From the perspective of these few minutes, Sheffield United's wing defense and midfield control ability are very good. It is no problem to fight hard, but Pulis does not want to lose points.
"If you don't move, we won't move. It's best to score goals. If you can't score goals, then cut off the connection between your midfield and frontcourt."
Pulis made up his mind that stealing a goal is of course the best. If he can't steal a goal, he can keep the draw. It's okay to fight with Sheffield United in the midfield, but if they want to take the initiative to press forward and attack, then forget it.
Stoke City's forward-pressing offensive routine is to save the other two newly promoted teams, as well as Villa, Blackburn, Wigan Athletic and other relegation favorites, or to attack when they are behind and try to equalize.
It is better to be cautious when playing against tough bones like Sheffield United.
Speed didn't give any instructions, he just stood quietly on the sidelines, watching the situation on the field.
He trusts his players to know what to do.
At this moment on the court, Drinkwater got the ball again, he tried to take the ball a few steps to the right, and then passed it to Medel.
Instead of advancing immediately, Medel waited, dribbling the ball across to attract a Stoke midfielder, and tucked the ball towards Trippier, who was on the edge for the first time.
Stoke City's winger Pennant quickly returned to the defense, and the speed was also very fast. Seeing this, Trippier stopped directly, and then knocked the ball towards Stoke City's left half rib area.
It was Li Mo who retreated to catch the ball, but the moment Trippier passed the ball, Stoke City's midfielder Delap stuck behind Li Mo.
Although it may not be possible to steal the ball, as long as it interferes with Li Mo's holding the ball and delays his movement, it will be fine.
Li Mo didn't seem to see Delap behind him, and continued to trot towards the ball, but at the moment of touching the ball, he led the ball and quickly turned to the right at the same time!
Delap saw Li Mo in front of him with his back turned to him, suddenly his figure flashed, he turned around and dribbled the ball laterally to throw him away, and then quickly half turned, Li Mo directly faced their penalty area , and advance with the ball quickly!
"Beautiful turning and getting rid of! God, a big player who is close to 1.9 meters can be so flexible, and Li's getting rid of is too coherent! It seems that this technical movement is very simple and easy for him. Could it be Dimita today? Playing in Sheffield United's number 17 shirt?"
The Dimitar in the commentary is the chic Berbatov. In the current Premier League, the high center forwards with this skill may be Manchester United's Berbatov and Manchester City's Balotelli. .
But Balotelli's game performance was unstable, and the commentary directly ignored him, and directly compared Li Mo and Berbatov.
After passing Delap, Li Mo strode forward with the ball. Facing the interception of another Stoke midfielder Whelan, Li Mo sank his shoulders, leaned to the left, and at the same time raised his left foot slightly, as if to change To breakthrough.
Naturally, Whelan didn't dare to be careless, he didn't move his feet, and sank his body, staring at Li Mo's movements, ready to destroy Li Mo's dribbling at any time.
But what Li Mo was waiting for was the moment when his body sank. When Whelan's feet were slightly apart, Li Mo raised his left foot and quickly knocked the ball between Whelan's legs. , and at the same time he continued to run to the right, bypassing Whelan!
Crotch piercing!
"I've been pierced in the crotch!"
Glenn Whelan's brain was roaring, he had already thought of how many media would repeatedly mention Li Mo's action of passing him through the crotch in the news reports after the game.
However, in line with the ethics of a professional player, he still endured his emotions and chased back with all his strength at the first time.
But when he turned around, what he saw was Shawcross' timely tackle interception.
Li Mo knocked the ball a little harder, and Shawcross, who was concentrating, naturally stepped forward to tackle the ball in time, destroying Li Mo's personal attack this time.
"I'm sorry!"
Li Mo jumped up in time, otherwise his feet would be on Shawcross's body.
After shoveling the ball, Shawcross was very dissatisfied. After getting up from the ground, he yelled loudly to get his teammates to concentrate. Then he looked at Li Mo again, repeating what he said to Li Mo at the beginning with a firm expression: " You don't want to get a chance in this game, I'm watching you!"
Li Mo patted Shawcross's arm helplessly: "Yes, keep staring at me, but shouldn't you thank me? If I didn't jump up just now, you might have to go down and accept it." Healed."
Li Mo was originally joking, but he didn't expect that when he turned and walked back, there was a "thank you" that was not much louder than a mosquito's voice.
Li Mo turned his head to look again, but Shawcross also turned and walked to his position, Li Mo scratched his head, "This buddy, it's interesting."
Sheffield United, or Li Mo's sudden attack still shocked the Stoke City players into a cold sweat. Although this attack was destroyed by Shawcross, Li Mo's first catch after the opening Even two people, this ability surprised them all.
Although in the last round of the game, Li Mo took the ball out of Wigan Athletic's penalty area and attracted the defense's backheel pass. It was amazing, but after all, he had never matched up, and many Stoke City players did not know Li Mo's game. How about it? What if Li Mo's performance in the last game had a lot of luck?
But now they don't dare to be careless, especially Delap and Glenn Whelan. The former was wiped clean by Li Mo's dribble before he even touched Li Mo. up.
However, the Sheffield United fans at the scene enjoyed watching it very much. Last season, Li Mo performed wonderfully from time to time. It seems that Li Mo's dribbling skills have improved again this season.
If scoring a goal is the most exciting moment on the football field, then apart from scoring a goal, the wonderful dribbling is the technical action that can most arouse the enthusiasm of fans.
Listening to the enthusiastic cheers and whistles of the fans, Li Mo waved his arms towards the stands, which immediately caused even bigger cheers.
After this extraordinary dribbling, Li Mo began to gradually increase the frequency of retreating to get the ball.
Speed gave him a lot of tactical weight. If he felt that he was in good shape, he could drop back and ask for the ball. Now his teammates also trust him, especially after watching his performance just now, no one will have any objections.
Li Mo began to frequently hold the ball in the rib space on both sides of Stoke City's half.
There is too little space on the side, and there are too many defenders on the middle, so the ribs are completely different. The space is enough for Li Mo, and the opponent's defense is still relatively weak in this position.
After all, you have to leave at least one midfielder in the middle, right?
If you pull both of your midfielders over, and there is Vardy running in the middle position next to you, Stoke City dares to double-team Li Mo in the ribs, and Li Mo dares to pass the ball to the forward. Vardy.
As for Stoke City's wide midfielders, they still have to look at Matt Ridge and Medel who are staring at each other, but they dare not give up their positions to help double-team Li Mo. If Sheffield United is really sticking to the two sides?
When there is a real chance to come out, it should be plugged in or it will be plugged in. It's just that Stoke City's wing is not moving, and Sheffield United's two sides are not moving.
So Li Mo started a one-on-one breakthrough performance against Glenn Whelan and Delap, and Stoke City was miserable with this move.
They are not afraid of the opponent's strong attack, nor are they afraid of set-pieces, but they are afraid of the opponent's skilled players who keep tearing up the defense line in the ribs and sides. , Then how to continue to defend toughly?
And Li Mo is not as simple as tearing up the line of defense, he can force Delap or Whelan in one-on-one!
This is simply to tear a big hole directly in Stoke City's defense.
Pulis never expected that Speed's "back hand" turned out to be a star player.
Even if Li Mo is the only one, but Speed and Sheffield United dare to trust him, Li Mo is really capable of disrupting Stoke City's midfield!
Pulis finally panicked, because they didn't have such a star in their team, how can they counter this tactic now?
The coaching staff of Stoke City did a lot of research on Li Mo before the game. They even watched a lot of the British Championship last season.
Li Mo's personal ability is very strong, especially in the penalty area, whether it is shooting or passing, he is very threatening. Facing the general central defender, Li Mo can easily dominate.
That's why Pulis finally decided to directly send three big central defenders, plus a tall enough Wilson to kill Li Mo's threat on their defense line, and they are not afraid of head-on confrontation.
But now that Li Mo is out, this kid is in the midfield to play skills!
There are so many centers in the Premier League, and Pulis has never seen this type. It is no problem to drop back to respond, but you just drop back to half court to get the ball, and then play in the middle, what is going on!
Can't their defense be pulled out too?
Moreover, if you want to double-team Li Mo in the midfield, the tactics formulated before the game will almost be overthrown. You can't defend the side, who will watch Vardy in the middle, and how to intercept Li Mo's pass?
These can only be readjusted during the halftime break. Now that the game is still in progress, it is too late to adjust!
Speed's face almost died of laughter.
Powerful center forwards play with skills. Among the [-] teams in the Premier League, only Sheffield United can play like this. Today, Speed will let his opponents see what "star tactics" are!
(End of this chapter)
"In the first round of the league, Sheffield United unexpectedly won Wigan Athletic 2-0. They are currently ranked third in the standings, second only to Bolton and Manchester City who won four goals in the first game. Of course, such points The rankings may only come at the beginning of the season, but at least for now, the Sheffield United fans are happy."
As soon as the Sky Sports commentary finished speaking, the Sheffield United fans at Bramall Lane Stadium played a crowd. The game just started, but the home fans seemed very happy.
For the first home game in the league, all the fans have to do is to enjoy it. Of course, it would be even better if the team can win in the end.
The Sheffield United players on the field are naturally working hard for this goal, but after the kick-off, it has been almost 5 minutes since they played, and they and the Stoke City players are still in the stage of testing each other. Not much forward attacking.
The two teams were basically attacking and defending near the center circle. Stoke City waited for Sheffield United to press early, and then they played a familiar defensive counterattack, but Sheffield United changed their aggressive high-position pressing posture in the previous game , and turned to try to control the ball near the middle circle.
Stoke City coach Pulis looked meaningfully at Speed, who was also standing on the sideline next door, and thought to himself, "What a little fox!"
Looking at the situation on the field, Speed cursed quietly in his heart: "The old fox who only knows how to kick!"
After watching Pulis for a few minutes, he could see the tactics of Sheffield United. Gary Medel, who played in the right midfielder of Sheffield United, was too strong to cover and defend, and he didn't give Stoke City a quick start on the wing. Opportunity.
When Matt Ridge on the other side tried to take the ball from the wing and cooperate with his teammates, Bertrand behind him did not easily press forward. He always stood two steps behind the midfield line, just to prevent Stoke City from side counterattack.
But at the same time, Sheffield United's side put more energy into defense and supporting the midfield, and the help to the frontcourt was greatly reduced. Li Mo has yet to get the ball.
"Are they here for a draw?"
Pulis thought uncertainly that the main reason was that Sheffield United's opening was too "honest", neither giving Stoke City a chance, nor giving them a chance to attack. Such a conservative situation is not like their last league kick. style.
But playing like this is completely acceptable to Stoke City. After all, for them, as long as they can score points.
From the perspective of these few minutes, Sheffield United's wing defense and midfield control ability are very good. It is no problem to fight hard, but Pulis does not want to lose points.
"If you don't move, we won't move. It's best to score goals. If you can't score goals, then cut off the connection between your midfield and frontcourt."
Pulis made up his mind that stealing a goal is of course the best. If he can't steal a goal, he can keep the draw. It's okay to fight with Sheffield United in the midfield, but if they want to take the initiative to press forward and attack, then forget it.
Stoke City's forward-pressing offensive routine is to save the other two newly promoted teams, as well as Villa, Blackburn, Wigan Athletic and other relegation favorites, or to attack when they are behind and try to equalize.
It is better to be cautious when playing against tough bones like Sheffield United.
Speed didn't give any instructions, he just stood quietly on the sidelines, watching the situation on the field.
He trusts his players to know what to do.
At this moment on the court, Drinkwater got the ball again, he tried to take the ball a few steps to the right, and then passed it to Medel.
Instead of advancing immediately, Medel waited, dribbling the ball across to attract a Stoke midfielder, and tucked the ball towards Trippier, who was on the edge for the first time.
Stoke City's winger Pennant quickly returned to the defense, and the speed was also very fast. Seeing this, Trippier stopped directly, and then knocked the ball towards Stoke City's left half rib area.
It was Li Mo who retreated to catch the ball, but the moment Trippier passed the ball, Stoke City's midfielder Delap stuck behind Li Mo.
Although it may not be possible to steal the ball, as long as it interferes with Li Mo's holding the ball and delays his movement, it will be fine.
Li Mo didn't seem to see Delap behind him, and continued to trot towards the ball, but at the moment of touching the ball, he led the ball and quickly turned to the right at the same time!
Delap saw Li Mo in front of him with his back turned to him, suddenly his figure flashed, he turned around and dribbled the ball laterally to throw him away, and then quickly half turned, Li Mo directly faced their penalty area , and advance with the ball quickly!
"Beautiful turning and getting rid of! God, a big player who is close to 1.9 meters can be so flexible, and Li's getting rid of is too coherent! It seems that this technical movement is very simple and easy for him. Could it be Dimita today? Playing in Sheffield United's number 17 shirt?"
The Dimitar in the commentary is the chic Berbatov. In the current Premier League, the high center forwards with this skill may be Manchester United's Berbatov and Manchester City's Balotelli. .
But Balotelli's game performance was unstable, and the commentary directly ignored him, and directly compared Li Mo and Berbatov.
After passing Delap, Li Mo strode forward with the ball. Facing the interception of another Stoke midfielder Whelan, Li Mo sank his shoulders, leaned to the left, and at the same time raised his left foot slightly, as if to change To breakthrough.
Naturally, Whelan didn't dare to be careless, he didn't move his feet, and sank his body, staring at Li Mo's movements, ready to destroy Li Mo's dribbling at any time.
But what Li Mo was waiting for was the moment when his body sank. When Whelan's feet were slightly apart, Li Mo raised his left foot and quickly knocked the ball between Whelan's legs. , and at the same time he continued to run to the right, bypassing Whelan!
Crotch piercing!
"I've been pierced in the crotch!"
Glenn Whelan's brain was roaring, he had already thought of how many media would repeatedly mention Li Mo's action of passing him through the crotch in the news reports after the game.
However, in line with the ethics of a professional player, he still endured his emotions and chased back with all his strength at the first time.
But when he turned around, what he saw was Shawcross' timely tackle interception.
Li Mo knocked the ball a little harder, and Shawcross, who was concentrating, naturally stepped forward to tackle the ball in time, destroying Li Mo's personal attack this time.
"I'm sorry!"
Li Mo jumped up in time, otherwise his feet would be on Shawcross's body.
After shoveling the ball, Shawcross was very dissatisfied. After getting up from the ground, he yelled loudly to get his teammates to concentrate. Then he looked at Li Mo again, repeating what he said to Li Mo at the beginning with a firm expression: " You don't want to get a chance in this game, I'm watching you!"
Li Mo patted Shawcross's arm helplessly: "Yes, keep staring at me, but shouldn't you thank me? If I didn't jump up just now, you might have to go down and accept it." Healed."
Li Mo was originally joking, but he didn't expect that when he turned and walked back, there was a "thank you" that was not much louder than a mosquito's voice.
Li Mo turned his head to look again, but Shawcross also turned and walked to his position, Li Mo scratched his head, "This buddy, it's interesting."
Sheffield United, or Li Mo's sudden attack still shocked the Stoke City players into a cold sweat. Although this attack was destroyed by Shawcross, Li Mo's first catch after the opening Even two people, this ability surprised them all.
Although in the last round of the game, Li Mo took the ball out of Wigan Athletic's penalty area and attracted the defense's backheel pass. It was amazing, but after all, he had never matched up, and many Stoke City players did not know Li Mo's game. How about it? What if Li Mo's performance in the last game had a lot of luck?
But now they don't dare to be careless, especially Delap and Glenn Whelan. The former was wiped clean by Li Mo's dribble before he even touched Li Mo. up.
However, the Sheffield United fans at the scene enjoyed watching it very much. Last season, Li Mo performed wonderfully from time to time. It seems that Li Mo's dribbling skills have improved again this season.
If scoring a goal is the most exciting moment on the football field, then apart from scoring a goal, the wonderful dribbling is the technical action that can most arouse the enthusiasm of fans.
Listening to the enthusiastic cheers and whistles of the fans, Li Mo waved his arms towards the stands, which immediately caused even bigger cheers.
After this extraordinary dribbling, Li Mo began to gradually increase the frequency of retreating to get the ball.
Speed gave him a lot of tactical weight. If he felt that he was in good shape, he could drop back and ask for the ball. Now his teammates also trust him, especially after watching his performance just now, no one will have any objections.
Li Mo began to frequently hold the ball in the rib space on both sides of Stoke City's half.
There is too little space on the side, and there are too many defenders on the middle, so the ribs are completely different. The space is enough for Li Mo, and the opponent's defense is still relatively weak in this position.
After all, you have to leave at least one midfielder in the middle, right?
If you pull both of your midfielders over, and there is Vardy running in the middle position next to you, Stoke City dares to double-team Li Mo in the ribs, and Li Mo dares to pass the ball to the forward. Vardy.
As for Stoke City's wide midfielders, they still have to look at Matt Ridge and Medel who are staring at each other, but they dare not give up their positions to help double-team Li Mo. If Sheffield United is really sticking to the two sides?
When there is a real chance to come out, it should be plugged in or it will be plugged in. It's just that Stoke City's wing is not moving, and Sheffield United's two sides are not moving.
So Li Mo started a one-on-one breakthrough performance against Glenn Whelan and Delap, and Stoke City was miserable with this move.
They are not afraid of the opponent's strong attack, nor are they afraid of set-pieces, but they are afraid of the opponent's skilled players who keep tearing up the defense line in the ribs and sides. , Then how to continue to defend toughly?
And Li Mo is not as simple as tearing up the line of defense, he can force Delap or Whelan in one-on-one!
This is simply to tear a big hole directly in Stoke City's defense.
Pulis never expected that Speed's "back hand" turned out to be a star player.
Even if Li Mo is the only one, but Speed and Sheffield United dare to trust him, Li Mo is really capable of disrupting Stoke City's midfield!
Pulis finally panicked, because they didn't have such a star in their team, how can they counter this tactic now?
The coaching staff of Stoke City did a lot of research on Li Mo before the game. They even watched a lot of the British Championship last season.
Li Mo's personal ability is very strong, especially in the penalty area, whether it is shooting or passing, he is very threatening. Facing the general central defender, Li Mo can easily dominate.
That's why Pulis finally decided to directly send three big central defenders, plus a tall enough Wilson to kill Li Mo's threat on their defense line, and they are not afraid of head-on confrontation.
But now that Li Mo is out, this kid is in the midfield to play skills!
There are so many centers in the Premier League, and Pulis has never seen this type. It is no problem to drop back to respond, but you just drop back to half court to get the ball, and then play in the middle, what is going on!
Can't their defense be pulled out too?
Moreover, if you want to double-team Li Mo in the midfield, the tactics formulated before the game will almost be overthrown. You can't defend the side, who will watch Vardy in the middle, and how to intercept Li Mo's pass?
These can only be readjusted during the halftime break. Now that the game is still in progress, it is too late to adjust!
Speed's face almost died of laughter.
Powerful center forwards play with skills. Among the [-] teams in the Premier League, only Sheffield United can play like this. Today, Speed will let his opponents see what "star tactics" are!
(End of this chapter)
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