Soccer Super Marksman

Other players in the Real Madrid team who have no obvious camp affiliation, such as Benzema, will not have too many thoughts. He is still looking forward to the glory of his career at the Bernabeu.

Cui Zhen didn't think too much, because things in the team are too complicated!He just wanted to follow his own heart and mind.

Only two days until Real Sociedad strikes.

During a training session, Lopetegui had something to say about Cui Zhen's performance in the training match, so he called Cui Zhen to the sidelines, and Cui Zhen faced Lopetegui as usual.

Lopetegui seems to have forgotten what happened at the Olympic Park Stadium, and as always, he put on a majestic look, and said to Cui Zhen: "You should strengthen your defensive contribution to the team and be more decisive in your judgment."

Lopetegui had nothing to say.

Although Cui Zhen scored two goals at the Olympic Park Stadium, if Cui Zhen can restrict Memphis Depay more effectively in that game, Real Madrid will never concede three goals.

That was his point of view, but he couldn't say it now.

The situation in the locker room is delicate.Lopetegui did not close his eyes to implement tyranny. He also had to control the mentality of the players to avoid rebound caused by excessive pressure.

Cui Zhen looked at Lopetegui calmly, and said lightly: "Why do you repeatedly emphasize that I need to invest more in defense? In my eyes, there are two ways to defend. One is what you said, a tight line of defense, Actively and correctly fight to block the opponent's attack. There is another way to shape the situation of the whole field by attacking, causing the opponent to run back and forth on the defensive end and consume. The formation cannot be kept reasonable, the team formation is torn-torn, and it is impossible to organize an effective offensive. Offensive instead of defensive. I prefer the latter, not the former, because if it is the former, Isco may be able to do better than me.”

This is Cui Zhen's original heart, and it is also the football style he created at the most critical age.At least now he doesn't plan to transform, so Cui Zhen is not unable to do what Lopetegui asked, but he doesn't want to do it!

Cui Zhen also has her own risk assessment.

He has proven successful with his current style at Old Trafford over the past two years.

Since it is successful, why change?Change is bound to come with great risks.

If in the end Cui Zhen is reduced to a four-dis-similar player, his offensive spirit is worn out, and his defense is not outstanding, what should he do?Abandoned in a daze?
Lopetegui probably didn't expect Cui Zhen to say such a thing, and he was at a loss for words for a while, but soon he said: "This team is not what you want, you have to see the overall situation of the team."

Cui Zhen argued rationally: "If you think Real Madrid doesn't have the capital to play aggressive offense, then simply play the most extreme defensive counterattack. I think my role as an assaulter is not bad."

"Cui Zhen! I will not discuss any tactical issues with you. I am the head coach. I have the final say on this point. All you have to do is obey the arrangement! This is Real Madrid, not Manchester United!"

Lopetegui was obviously offended by Cui Zhen's words.

Because at least half of Manchester United's success last season was based on defensive counterattacks.The counterattack depends on two or three players. Does Real Madrid have the capital to play like this?
Of course there is!Cui Zhen, Modric, and Benzema are left in the frontcourt, and Asensio, who has already accumulated experience in the midfielder, is allowed to instigate the attack with long and medium passes in the midfield and backcourt. With the support of the quick attack from the side, why can't he play?
But every top coach has his own tactical concept, and it is very rare to transplant other people's successful techniques and tactics. In that case, they will no longer be themselves, and they will fall behind in the coaching circle.

Just like who did Mourinho learn from?
Who did Unai Emery learn from?

Who did Antonio Conte learn from?
When it comes to Lopetegui himself, how can he imitate others?
Cui Zhen shrugged, turned around and left.

It’s not speculative, and the communication between Cui Zhen and Lopetegui is different from his conversations with the head coach in the past two years. Mourinho will not use an imperative tone in the conversation.

After seeing Cui Zhen and Lopetegui talking, Modric found Cui Zhen again after training, and they went to the coffee shop to talk about the current situation of Real Madrid.

Compared with Modric's intention to unilaterally provoke cooperation in the previous conversation, Cui Zhen expressed his views and requirements this time.

"I need support! Offensive support! Frontcourt playmaker support!"

Seeing Cui Zhen's firm gaze, Modric asked, "What's the specifics?"

"We're going to score goals, we're going to create chances, I need the support of all the attacking players on the field before the creation part, think of me as the center, if you know, I'm not a selfish player on the pitch, all I can say is, I I think this is good for the team and good for the whole team. As for how to implement it, I can’t say in a few words. We need patience and time to mature.”

After a moment of thought, Modric nodded to Cui Zhen and said, "I understand, I will go to convince other teammates."

When walking out of the coffee shop, Modric made great determination, and after taking a deep breath, he strode towards his car.

Modric has always had the awareness of dedication to Real Madrid.But he can't let Real Madrid's style lose, he wants to let Real Madrid move forward in glory.

Real Madrid has no retreat in terms of survival, the only way to go is to attack.On the contrary, the more conservative it is, the more the shortcomings of Real Madrid will be exposed, and the aristocratic style of Real Madrid will disappear.

On the second day, Modric had a private conversation with Benzema, Lucas, and Asensio, expressing the hope that the team can reach a tacit understanding in the frontcourt attack and form a small team, and the core of this team, It will be Cui Zhen!This does not mean that Cui Zhen will deprive other players of the limelight, the striker should still aim to score goals.

It's just that the frontcourt offense needs to form a smooth system instead of chaos!

On this day, the Real Madrid team officially split into a small frontcourt team with Cui Zhen as the core, and another team with Lopetegui's tactical thinking as the leading defense in the midfield and backcourt.

March 9, 17 p.m.

The Bernabéu was packed, and the third round of La Liga was staged here.

The outside world speculates that Cui Zhen and Modric may be kicked out of the starting list by Lopetegui.

But in yesterday's pre-match press conference, Lopetegui seemed to be trying to further reassure the veteran star players, repeatedly insisting that Modric is a great player and the absolute main force of the team.

When the game is about to start, players from both sides walk into the field.

Modric still led the Real Madrid generals as the captain, followed by Cui Zhen, and Lopetegui did not kick Cui Zhen out of the starting list after all.

Because he just wants Cui Zhen to strengthen his defense, it doesn't mean he doesn't need Cui Zhen's ability to create offense!In addition, Cui Zhen's performance in the past three games was the best in the team, if he wins Cui Zhen, there is no justifiable reason at all.

"The third round of La Liga is about to start, with Real Madrid playing Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu.

Will the morale of Real Madrid, who failed to revenge at home in Lyon, be affected?Much of the news surrounding Real Madrid these days has been about problems in the dressing room.

One thing "Marca" said is correct. The Real Madrid coached by Lopetegui is completely different from the national team he coaches.If Lopetegui is using the past methods to manage the current Real Madrid, this strategy will not work. Lopetegui needs to keep pace with the times.What he wants to change is himself.Not Real Madrid stars!

Well, let's take a look at the starting rosters of the two teams today.

Real Madrid starting 442.

Goalkeeper: Keylor Navas.

Defenders: Theo Hernandez, Varane, Ramos, Carvajal.

Midfielders: Kroos, Modric, Cui Zhen, Casemiro.

Forwards: Lucas, Benzema.

Real Sociedad started 442.

Goalkeeper: Moya.

Defenders: Llorente, Monreal, Salduya, Erostonedo.

Midfielders: Iraramendi, Januzaj, Merino, Erdegart.

Forwards: Willian Jose, Oyazabal.

The game started and Real Madrid kicked off first. "

As soon as the game started, Cui Zhen felt that today he played a little more comfortably than in the past three games.

Lucas and Benzema don't just think about cooperating on the forward line as soon as they control the ball, and go directly to the goal of Real Sociedad. They will actively seek cooperation with Cui Zhen, and Cui Zhen will come Control the offensive rhythm and general direction.

Although Real Sociedad seems to have played a 442, it actually came to the Bernabeu to play a unilateral flying wing counterattack. Only one side of the midfield will advance in the attack, and the two forwards are also staggered forward and backward, forming a The triangle offense system in the front half of the field.

When Cui Zhen has the ball in the frontcourt, basically Real Madrid's front and backcourts are out of touch.

Because of the double midfielders and four backs in the midfield, under Lopetegui's tactical requirements, the full backs cannot cross the half-court, and the double midfielders must also put defense as the top priority.Cui Zhen can't even regard them as a support point, because their balls will make the frontcourt attack start again.

In the 4th minute of the game, Cui Zhen moved to the right side of the front court and cooperated with Lucas in two consecutive ones. When he was charging forward, his lightning speed tore apart the Royal Sociedad's midfield defense line , Illamendy, Merlino, and Erdegart could not freeze Cui Zhen in the double-team, which stems from the tacit understanding between Lucas and Cui Zhen.

After receiving Lucas's pass from the right side in front of the penalty area, Cui Zhen made a sudden cross. He passed the ball to the back of the goal. Modric made a hasty shot from the back. If you want to hit a dead corner in the upper right corner of the goal, that is, the goalkeeper moves to block the anti-cutting line. This kind of shot is the most difficult for the goalkeeper to react to, unless you can touch the football after an emergency stop on the spot.

Goalkeeper Moya had raised his hands in surrender, but was relieved when he turned his head and looked, the football was over the bar.

Modric sighed in dismay, then got up and gave Cui Zhen a thumbs up, applauding his passing.

From this moment on, Real Sociedad put 90% of their energy on defense.

If Cui Zhen came to La Liga a month ago and has not attracted attention, especially for teams that do not participate in the Champions League and do not pay attention to the Champions League, Cui Zhen actually did not arouse their vigilance too much, but in two consecutive La Liga games Afterwards, Cui Zhen's performance of one shot and three passes has made all La Liga teams start to pay attention to his existence.

After 3 minutes, Cui Zhen moved to the left side. After he took control of the ball and passed the midfielder Januzaj, he suddenly sent a 45-degree oblique long pass. , looking for the front of Benzema sprint.

Real Sociedad's back line did not shrink extremely in the penalty area, because Cui Zhen seemed to be holding the ball a little far away from the penalty area, which just gave Benzema the space to sprint.

Benzema ran two steps forward and headed the goal directly. The football flew straight to the Real Sociedad goal. Goalkeeper Moya made a wonderful save and blocked the ball out of the baseline with a single palm!

The applause from the stands at the Bernabéu was overwhelming. Everyone could see how strong Cui Zhen's ability in creating opportunities was, and even the audience often couldn't guess it.