Football feast, starting from the acquisition of European clubs

Chapter 72 Why Does Time Pass So Slowly?

This time, Ranieri simply made a 180-degree turn. He called Makelele directly from the bench to warm up.

"Makelele?"

After the goal, Chen Ran, who had been staring at Chelsea's bench, was also taken aback.

What is Ranieri trying to do?
Strengthen defense?

But isn't Chelsea behind now?

Chen Ran was also confused by Ranieri's actions.

Can't see through.

Is there any profound intention that I didn't see?
With doubts, Chen Ran observed the changes on the field solemnly, watching Makelele replace Veron.

Until the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, he found only one situation.

It is that Chelsea went from all-out attack at the beginning to a more balanced offense and defense now.

And this seems to be very beneficial to Crystal Palace?
At least, Crystal Palace's defensive pressure is much smaller than at the beginning of the game.

Is this Ranieri's faint move?
Chen Ran couldn't help but come up with this idea.

No way, we should be lenient in anticipation of the enemy, be cautious, and then observe and observe, Chen Ran secretly warned himself.

Anyway, the situation is favorable to Crystal Palace.

During the intermission, Chen Ran just gave the players another bloodbath as usual, without making any tactical adjustments.

At the beginning of the second half, Ranieri replaced Glenn Shire with Joe Cole.

That's it, it seems that Ranieri is going to change to play on the wing.

After watching Ranieri's two substitutions, Chen Ran understood his thoughts.

It is estimated that Ranieri was frightened by Crystal Palace's previous counterattack, so he decided to stabilize the defense in the middle and look for a breakthrough from the side.

Now Ranieri puts Joe Cole on the right, exactly on the same side as Ronaldo.

Then let Ronaldo defend Joe Cole.

Chen Ran suddenly had this idea, and the more he thought about it, the more feasible it became.

No matter in terms of body, technology or speed, Ronaldo has the upper hand, and he can just teach this hopeful star of England, who is known for his good skills, a lesson.

Just do it, Chen Ran immediately passed his latest instructions to Ronaldo.

After receiving the order, Ronaldo froze for a moment. This was the first time Chen Ran told him to mark a specific player.

Could it be that this new boy is very strong?

Do you still need me to mark it personally?
Among the younger generation of players, Ronaldo has never convinced anyone.

There are so many young talents recruited by Chen Ran in the Crystal Palace team, in the eyes of Ronaldo, they are just qualified to play with him.

At this moment, Ronaldo's competitive spirit was completely stimulated.

He wanted to see what was so special about the player that the boss valued so much.

At this time, Joe Cole, who had just played, found a hostile guy beside him inexplicably.

It seems to be called Ronaldo, right?
Yes, that's the name.

At the pre-match preparation meeting, the coach also specifically mentioned that this is the most threatening player in Crystal Palace.

However, why does this guy always follow him?Mark yourself?Isn't he an offensive player?

"Hey, boy, what are you doing with me all the time?"

Joe Cole stared at Ronaldo and asked directly.

As a local player in England, he seems to have an inexplicable sense of superiority when facing foreign players.

"The boss asked me to take care of you."

Ronaldo did not show any weakness, and stared back.

"Hehe, that depends on whether you have the ability."

Although Joe Cole's previous team West Ham United dropped to the British Championship this season, he himself moved to Chelsea in the summer.

Joe Cole, who has been playing in the Premier League since his debut, never puts a player in the English Championship like Ronaldo in his eyes.

Isn't it just fast, can play tricks and outsmart others?

Who wouldn't?

"Whether I have this ability, you will know in a while."

How could the proud Ronaldo swallow this breath?
Thus, a duel between young rookies from Portugal and England began.

Because Crystal Palace is leading 1-0 now, Chen Ran set up the bus with peace of mind.

Therefore, the contest between Ronaldo and Joe Cole has become that Ronaldo has been following Joe Cole, preventing him from receiving, holding, passing and shooting.

Physical confrontation, Joe Cole suffers;
Breaking through with the ball, you can't get rid of Ronaldo;
He wanted to be extraordinary, but was caught by Ronaldo time and time again, and even almost caused Chelsea to concede the ball again.

Seeing that Joe Cole was helplessly defended by Ronaldo, in the end even Chelsea's teammates stopped passing him.

This time, Ranieri's idea of ​​opening the wing attack through Joe Cole failed completely.

Chen Ran was also very happy to see Ronaldo fulfilling his request beautifully.

Because as time goes by, victory is getting closer and closer to Crystal Palace.

On the other side, Ranieri, who also saw Joe Cole's situation, drooped a bitter face.

He looked down at his watch, time was running out, and he had to think of a way.

Since the side road cannot be opened, then go back to the middle road.

Ranieri is also determined, ready to put all his eggs in one basket.

Soon, he replaced Duff on the left with Romanian striker Mutu.

Three strikers?
Abandoned the sidewalk?
When Chen Ran saw Ranieri's substitution, he immediately knew that he was going to do his best.

After carefully observing the players' positions, Chen Ran found that Chelsea's formation had changed to 433.

And, the winger is no longer set.

Whether it is the three forwards Crespo, Hasselbaink and Mutu, or the three midfielders Joe Cole, Makelele and Lampard, these people are all concentrated in the middle.

The two wings are completely reserved for the two full backs Bridge and Glenn Johnson.

Ranieri is going to hit the middle of the road.

Chen Ran looked at the time, the match had gone on for 70 minutes, and the final battle was about to begin.

He immediately called Fabregas up and quickly replaced Modric, who had suffered a serious physical decline.

And let Chiellini play in the left center back, helping Southgate and Vidic defend Chelsea's three forwards.

As for Ronaldo, Chen Ran gave him new orders again.Taking over Chiellini's position, he played as a left back.

The game is at a critical moment, and the reporters who had full confidence in Chelsea are now a little shaken.

"Crystal Palace's defense is really stable enough. Chelsea are already considered to be among the top players in the Premier League, but they haven't broken the goal of Crystal Palace yet."

"There's still time. As long as the referee doesn't blow the final whistle, anything is possible."

"I think Chelsea may be in danger this time. Don't forget that Crystal Palace hasn't been reversed since the Chinese man took over."

"Wait a minute, didn't Ranieri send in three strikers now? Chelsea are desperate."

The current defense line of Crystal Palace is like a breakwater that is undergoing the test of a typhoon.

One huge wave after another came surging.

At this time, not only Chen Ran and Ranieri, but even the more than 2 fans at Selhurst Park seemed to be nervous and forgot to breathe.

Chen Ran kept looking down at his watch, how did the damn time pass so slowly?
(End of this chapter)