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Chapter 207 There is not much time left for Manchester City

The completely different tactical styles of the two teams are in stark contrast.

Although Manchester City took the initiative on the scene, they were unable to break through the opponent's impenetrable defense.

If you pass the ball rashly, not only does it not threaten the goal, but it is also very easy to give the opponent a chance to counterattack.

Last season, Manchester City lost the league title and fell behind the leader Chelsea by 8 points. It was a failed season.

This season, the team's goal is not only to win the league championship, but also to go further in the Champions League.

The pressure on Pellegrini was enormous.

Beating the opponent in an away game is his most guaranteed task.

He is very aware of the essence of Italian defense and cannot pass the ball aimlessly outside the opponent's penalty area.

"Toure, go forward, go forward!"

With the number of midfielders at a disadvantage, Yaya Toure stepped up and joined the midfield offensive organization, using his passes to tear apart the opponent's defense.

When Yaya Toure got the ball, Rossi moved closer to his side, which not only played a disruptive role, but also prevented him from pressing up.

Fernandinho also moved over to help defend the space behind his teammates.

Yaya Toure gave the ball to the weak side, and full-back Sagna dribbled along the touchline, opened the defense, and knocked the ball across to De Bruyne.

boom!
De Bruyne took the high ball, passed it into the penalty area, bypassed the defense of the two before the point, and came to the point behind the goal.

Schmeichel didn't dare to catch it with his hands. He clenched his fists together and hit the ball out of the penalty area to Inle's feet.

Mahrez on the right has already reached out for the ball, and Rossi and Vardy also moved forward immediately.

Inle transferred with a big foot and passed to the space on the right, allowing Mahrez to gallop.

Rossi first pressed in the middle, forcing Fernandinho to mark himself, allowing the central defenders to attack and defend Mahrez.

3v3.

Although Leicester City does not have a high ball possession rate, once a counterattack opportunity is formed, the threat to the goal is far greater than that of the opponent.

Mahrez tried to feint, but was unable to shake Mangala's defense.

And because of the timing delay, the opponent's three players returned to defense.

Full-back Sagna added to the defense, and Yaya Toure and Silva also rushed back to defend the center.

In Leicester City, only Drinkwater came forward from the backcourt.

Mahrez can only hit the ball back to the center first, hand it over to his teammates to organize, and continue to walk towards the side, taking away Mangala's defense.

When Drinkwater was receiving the ball, Rossi moved to the left to respond and take away the defense, while Vardy suddenly started and slanted behind Fernandinho.

This is a commonly used interspersed movement between the two. Drinkwater understood it, and first dribbled the ball laterally to the left, making the defensive player think that he was going to pass the ball to Rossi.

After successfully attracting the defensive attention, he used the outer instep of his right foot to pass the ball to Vardy who was thrusting diagonally.

At the same time, Rossi quickly turned around and inserted in, instantly opening the distance with Fernandinho.

After Vardy received the ball, without thinking, his body instinctively knocked the ball back with his heel and gave it to Rossi, who was unguarded in the middle.

[Good opportunity, single-handedly, Rossi single-handedly! 】

[Does Leicester City have a chance this time? 】

Facing the attacking goalkeeper, Rossi leaned to the right and pretended to break through the defense to the right.

After goalkeeper Joe Hart shifted his center of gravity, Rossi quickly moved the ball to the other side with the outside instep of his left foot, and his body took advantage of the opportunity to break through to the left.

[The beautiful pendulum is extraordinary, Joe Hart was swung down. 】

[Rosie shoots an empty goal! 】

[The ball has scored! 】

[Leicester City is ahead! 】

[Concise and practical, and highly ornamental extraordinary movements, calm and relaxed in front of the door, chic and elegant, this is the only one. 】

Modern football pays attention to simplicity and practicality, especially in the Premier League where the speed and confrontation are fierce, such actions are already rare.

What's more, Rossi is so dexterous and elegant that it won't make people feel that this is a fancy technique.

Poor Joe Hart, once again the backdrop.

In the first half, Manchester City gained momentum and failed to score. The players' eyes were a little downcast, and they quickly returned to the locker room.

The unexpected lead made Ranieri somewhat unexpected. He believed that the opponent would counterattack wildly in the second half, and the defense must be done well.

Kante successfully blocked De Bruyne's pass most of the time.

But with only a few chances to pass the ball, De Bruyne can still create a killer in front of the goal.

There is also David Silva, who is the initiator of Manchester City's attack.

In order to limit the opponent, Ranieri asked the midfielder to maintain a diamond-shaped position and partially block the ball holder by double-teaming.

This defensive strategy can restrict individual players with outstanding abilities and cut him off from the outside world.

But correspondingly, defensive players must have extremely high tacit understanding and team spirit.

In the second half, Leicester City kicked off.

After a short break and adjustment at halftime, Manchester City quickly entered the game state.

Their high-position press caused Leicester City to lose the ball shortly after the start.

On offense, Pellegrini also made adjustments.

As the dispatcher of the team's offense, Yaya Toure has more possession of the ball.

And David Silva, slowly transforming into a goal finisher.

The positions of Sterling and Aguero are relatively flexible and often exchange positions.

De Bruyne's position also leaned back, while responding to Yaya Toure, he sent a deadly cross forward at any time.

In the 55th minute, Manchester City got a chance in the middle. Yaya Toure was double-teamed by the opponents. After using his personal ability to bring the ball out, he distributed it to De Bruyne, who was unguarded on the right.

Kanter, Drinkwater and Simpson quickly formed a small encirclement, locking him on the wing.

De Bruyne looked up and sent an arcing through ball forward with the outer instep of his right foot, avoiding Simpson's defense and giving it to Aguero on the wing.

Ranieri didn't have time to admire the beauty of the instep curve ball outside the foot, but yelled loudly towards the field to remind the players to pay attention to defense.

After receiving the through ball, Aguero swept directly to the goal.

Sterling outflanked the middle, and Morgan took the lead and cleared the ball.

Manchester City's corner kick, De Bruyne passed to the goal, Otamendi headed high.

Two consecutive threats to attack allowed Pellegrini to see an opportunity.

In the 65th minute, Boni came on and replaced Aguero.

The Argentine striker's performance in this game was mediocre, with five shots, three missed, two blocked, and three lost possessions.

Boni's playing is to compete for the header.

In the 68th minute, Sterling kicked the ball from the sideline and made a pass. Bonny took off to fight for the top, pushed Huth down from behind, and made an offensive foul.

Two minutes later, the full-back Kolarov made a pass from the bottom, and Boni made a late point for the top and missed the goal.

Since the start of the second half, Manchester City seems to have no more options on offense and can only rely on crosses from the wing.

In the 70th minute, Manchester City continued to make substitutions and adjustments, and Navas replaced David Silva.

In this game, Silva was active, but his physical fitness has not allowed him to support the next 10 minutes of the game.

Ranieri also proceeded to substitutions, Andy - Kim replaced Inle, continue to strengthen the midfield defense.

Inle contributed five steals and four interceptions in this field, the highest in the team.

But he still has the right to concede the ball three times, which is the direct reason why Ranieri replaced him.

In the last 10 minutes, there must be no carelessness.

Watching the time go by, Pellegrini fidgeted off the court, staring at the situation on the court.

If the team fails to win the league title this season, it will be his last season in charge of Manchester City.

The team must strengthen its offense and must score goals.

Pellegrini gave the last substitution spot to the youth player Ishinacho.

(End of this chapter)