Football feast, starting from the acquisition of European clubs

Chapter 61 Dual Core Drivers
The game entered a state of anxiety from the first minute.

The turf of the Selhurst Park Stadium seemed to have turned into a swamp, making it very difficult for Crystal Palace's offense to advance every step forward.

The three central defenders of West Bromwich Albion double-teamed Tony and Crouch, and the left and right wingers and full-backs double-teamed Ronaldo and Ribery, all of which were considered routine operations.

As soon as Chen Ran saw West Bromwich Albion's arrangement, he immediately ordered the left and right full backs Chiellini and Maicon to press forward to share the pressure of Ronaldo's Ribery.

The key was the striker of West Bromwich Albion. Chen Ran even suspected that Megson sent a defender to play this position.

The striker has never left Modric's side since the opening game.

Wherever Modric went, he went, once Modric received the ball, he immediately stepped forward to interfere and press.

Although Modric's technique is very good, he did not concede the ball.But in the case of close pressing, Modric's physical disadvantages were immediately exposed, and the accuracy of passing the ball dropped significantly.

This makes it much more difficult for Ronaldo, Ribery and others who are under double-teaming to catch the ball.After finally getting the ball, he fell into a dead end in a blink of an eye.

West Bromwich Albion's players were smart enough to make the most of the touchline and then block both in front and on the other side of the Crystal Palace player who had the ball.

Moreover, it is estimated that Megson specifically explained that they mainly block the route and do not take it lightly.

In this way, the chances of Ronaldo, Ribery and others to break through are greatly reduced, let alone sending comfortable crosses to Tony and Crouch.

The problem lies with Modric, Chen Ran discovered this very keenly, but how to solve it is the key.

The game has only lasted 10 minutes, isn't it too early to make a substitution now?That means that Cesc Fabregas needs to play seven or 10 minutes on the court. Can his physical strength support it?
Moreover, will the problem be solved by replacing Cesc Fabregas?

After all, he is only 16 years old. Can he guarantee the quality of passing under the interference of the West Bromwich Albion striker?

All of this is unknown until something happens.

Chen Ran weighed it, but in the end he didn't do it because he thought of another way.

After making up his mind, Chen Ran turned around and called Cesc Fabregas to warm up.

Only 20 minutes into the game, someone on the Crystal Palace bench began to warm up, which immediately attracted the attention of many people.

"What's going on? Crystal Palace is going to be replaced?"

A reporter in the stands keenly noticed Chen Ran's actions and shouted in surprise.

"No way, the game has only lasted for more than 20 minutes. And didn't Crystal Palace fully take the initiative? There is no need to rush to change players, right?"

"That's not necessarily the case. Although Crystal Palace took the initiative, they haven't taken a threatening shot so far. I guess the Chinese man saw this and wanted to make a substitution."

"That's too anxious. West Bromwich Albion have all shrunk in their own half up to now, and it seems that they don't want to attack. Crystal Palace can be more patient, and opportunities will appear sooner or later."

"That's right, it's not wise to change at this time."

Not only the reporter noticed Chen Ran's actions, but Megson, who was always paying attention to the Crystal Palace bench, also noticed it.

It's just that Megson felt a burst of joy in his heart, because Chen Ran was in a hurry to change players, which showed that his tactical arrangements were very effective and made the opponent uncomfortable.

There are only a few people that Crystal Palace can change, and the only one who can help the attack is Fabregas.

Can Fabregas replace Modric to change the current situation?Megson didn't think so.

No matter how talented he is, he is only 16 years old. The role he can play is not necessarily better than the current Modric.

After Cesc Fabregas warmed up, Chen Ran hugged him on the sidelines and began to arrange tactics, still covering his mouth with his hands.

"Cesc, you will replace Simeone later and partner with Modric in the midfield. In addition, you will tell Southgate that he will now play a free agent and stand behind you two to provide protection."

"That West Brom striker will interfere with your build-up, but he's only one man. You put a little distance between Modric and whoever he marks, he passes the ball to the other man to set-up, understand. ?"

"Understood, boss."

Fabregas also covered his mouth with his hands, and replied mysteriously.

"Stinky boy."

Chen Ran cursed with a smile, reached out and rubbed Cesc Fabregas' hair vigorously.

He knew that Fabregas was imitating what happened to Sunderland coach McCarthy before, and his mood immediately improved a lot.

Soon, in less than 10 minutes of the game, Crystal Palace made substitution adjustments, and it was Fabregas who replaced the former hard-hitting main player Simeone.

"What happened? It turned out to be Simeone?"

Chen Ran's substitution surprised many people.

Among the media reporters in the stands, some people exclaimed incomprehensibly.

"That Chinese man is going to give up defense and attack with all his strength."

"It looks like this. Now the two midfielders of Crystal Palace are all organizational players, and their defensive ability is worrying. If West Bromwich Albion seizes the opportunity to counterattack now, it may have a miraculous effect."

"That depends on whether Megson has the courage to take a gamble."

That's right, as the reporters in the stands said, Megson was moved after seeing Chen Ran's substitution.

Crystal Palace removed the midfielder Iron Gate Simeone, and Fabregas and Modric, who now occupy the center, are both organizational players, and the defensive strength of the center immediately dropped a lot.

Do you want to change your formation to target Crystal Palace's current weakness?
This is a good opportunity.

Maybe steal one?
Then shrink back and continue to defend, wouldn't it be better?

Chen Ran's replacement and adjustment immediately made Megson's heart into a mess.

The two thoughts of ignoring Chen Ran's change and continuing to defend, and changing the formation to attack the weakness of the Crystal Palace, seemed to have turned into two villains, arguing endlessly in Megson's heart.

However, the game isn't going to stop for Megson to make a decision.

After Chen Ran made the substitution, the effect appeared immediately.

The West Bromwich Albion striker was a little dizzy now, and when the ball fell to Modric's feet, he went up to press as before.

However, this time Modric did not entangle with him. After he approached, he took a step and immediately crossed to Fabregas who was waiting on the other side.

When the West Bromwich Albion striker turned back and rushed towards Fabregas, Fabregas had already sent the ball to Ronaldo with a big foot.

The comfortable pass saves Ronaldo the steps of adjustment.

There is no need to adjust, and there is no time for West Bromwich Albion's defensive players to jump over and block.

Many opportunities on the football field, just for a second or two, are fleeting.

The stalemate was resolved.

Next, it depends on how Megson responds.

(End of this chapter)