heir to the red devil

Chapter 64 Where is the problem?
On the way to the locker room, Jin Taige was still thinking about the situation in the first half: How did his team concede two goals in a row?
At the beginning of the first half, Manchester United still performed very well. Whether it was the strikers or the defensive players, they all showed the strength that the Premier League defending champion should have.But since Manchester United scored two goals, Manchester United's overall defensive situation has declined rapidly.

First of all, let’s talk about the two conceded goals. The second conceded goal is Emre Can’s violent long-range shot. Zhan played 100 times, and he may not be able to score.

But Manchester United's first conceded goal made Kintag very depressed.Leverkusen organized the attack in the midfield, and the trident in the frontcourt cooperated with the pass continuously. Sun Xingmin made a diagonal pass from the ribs of the penalty area, and Kisling rushed in front of Smalling and shot the ball into the net.The biggest problem with this ball is that Smalling did not get stuck in Kisling's position, allowing Kisling to grab a very powerful position, which is the key to conceding the ball this time.

Jin Taige was a little depressed.He recalled the experience of later generations. Smalling seemed to have always been in an awkward position at Manchester United. As the successor of Ferdinand and Vidic, his sense of position and on-the-spot reaction ability always seemed to be worse, especially in Manchester United. During key games, there were mistakes from time to time.It's just that when facing some underdogs, the disadvantages are not so obvious.

Since Kintegger has taken charge of the team, he actually has high expectations for Smalling, because Smalling is very serious and hardworking on the training ground, and he cooperates with his teammates very well, coupled with his tall stature. , Therefore, in Kintag's heart, he has regarded Smalling as the third central defender after Ferdinand and Vidic.Although he bought a few defenders such as Van Dijk and Bailey this summer, these people are the future of Manchester United. Their cooperation and familiarity with the team are far inferior to Smalling. Smolin entrusted with a heavy responsibility.

But after a period of training, Jin Taige found that although Smalling is good, he is still far behind the world's top central defenders.

In fact, apart from Smalling's problem in the first half, Kintag was surprised to find that Kanter's state also seemed to be a little ups and downs, and he was at a disadvantage in the fight with the opponent several times.Although the German team's style of play is very tough, but Kanter is not so weak?

With doubts, Jin Taige walked into the locker room.

The players were drinking water and resting in the locker room, chatting about the game in the first half, and when they saw Kim Taeg come in, everyone greeted Kim Taeg: "Boss!"

Jin Taige sat across from everyone: "Don't stand up, just sit and listen to me. The competition is very intensive during this period, so everyone should pay more attention to adjusting the state and rationally deploying physical strength."

Everyone nodded.

Jin Taige frowned slightly, and didn't speak for a long time. At this time, the players present trembled in their hearts. They knew that the coach must be dissatisfied with the first half of the game.

Jin Taige looked around and looked at each player: "In the first half, you played very strangely. Before leading 2-0, you still had the temperament of the Red Devils. Why did you not play football after leading?"

After hearing Jin Taige's words, everyone was ashamed.

Kintag did not criticize the players too much, but told everyone earnestly: "Don't underestimate our opponents. There is no absolute strong team or weak team that can enter the Champions League. The German team is very strict. Steady and strong, especially the opponent's trident, you have to pay extra attention."

Kim Tag asked Smalling: "How is your injury?"

Smalling shook his head, and then the team doctor said to Kintag: "It's not a big problem, but I will definitely not be able to play in the second half."

Kintag glanced out of the locker room: "I expected this situation, so I have arranged for substitute players to warm up in advance. In the second half, Jones replaced Smalling on the field."

Then, Kintag asked Kanter again: "Kanter, you don't seem to be in a good state today. Could it be that you were a little weak in the last game against Crystal Palace?"

Kanter shook his head: "Boss, my physical strength is fine, it's just... I just feel uncomfortable in my knees, and it's a little difficult to exert strength."

When Jin Taige heard this, he immediately became alert.For Kintag, Kanter is the most indispensable in the team now. If he gets injured, it will be troublesome.

Two team doctors rushed forward to check Kanter's knee, and Kintag watched nervously. After the team doctor checked, he said to Kintag: "From the outside, there should be no big problem. It should be from the last game. It is caused by fatigue, but the knee problem is more sensitive, we still recommend to go back to the medical room for a good check after the game, there are more professional and meticulous means of persistence."

Jin Taige asked Kanter: "Can you still persist? If not, I will replace you and rest."

Kanter waved his hand quickly: "The team's situation is not optimistic now, and the defensive pressure is still high in the second half. Don't worry, boss, I can still persist."

Now that Kanter said that, Kintag felt relieved, and he told Giggs: "In the second half, properly assist Kanter in defense."

"Okay, boss." Giggs agreed.

At the beginning of the second half, Kintag replaced the injured Smalling with Jones. Jones was tall, younger, and more aggressive. He confronted the tall Kisling physically and did not lose the wind. Ferdinand next to him With the help of defense, Manchester United's defense gradually stabilized.

And Kanter's state also recovered in the second half. Kintag could see that every time Kanter exerted force with his right foot, he was still a little unnatural, but because of Kanter's excellent position selection and anticipation ability, he Use your brain to compensate for physical discomfort as much as possible.And Giggs also implemented Kintag's tactical arrangement during the halftime break. His position was also closer to the midfield from the front midfielder, strengthening the defense and helping Kanter to assist in the defense.

Leverkusen originally wanted to go all out in the second half and continue to put pressure on Manchester United's penalty area, but after Kintag's tactical adjustments and guidance, Leverkusen's offensive gradually weakened.

At 70 minutes into the second half, the score was still 2-2.

But although the defense is solid, Manchester United's offense has been greatly hindered. Looking at the situation in the frontcourt, Kintag's brows almost condensed into a pimple...

(End of this chapter)