World's No.1 Football Manager

Chapter 518 Stunning the world
After the game started, the experienced teacher Zhang Lu quickly analyzed Gao Yuan's tactical deployment based on his position on the field.

"Based on my observation, Maritimo should still play a 4-5-1 formation.

The four defenders are Casetinho, Cousai, Wen Jun, and Antonio; Aguilar and Danso are playing wingbacks; the three in the center are double midfielders Joao, Zhou Yong, and Ronaldo; the top is Wang Zi. "

"This is a frontless formation!" Zhan Jun exclaimed.

"Well, judging from the opening minutes, although Wang Zi stands more forward, he and Ronaldo will have a position exchange. Especially when defending, Wang Zi will retreat very deep, but Ronaldo behind him doesn't defend much."

"Do you think this is a problem of Ronaldo's unwillingness to defend, or coach Gao Yuan's intentional deployment?" Zhan Jun asked.

"It's hard to say, it depends on the actual effect. On the football field, there are many winners and losers. If the game is played well, people will attribute this successful play to the wise deployment of the coach; but if the game is not played well, the players often have to take the blame."

"Back the blame? I don't know if it's because of Benzema?" Zhan Jun joked.

"We have to wait and see the effect of the offense without a striker. I think we should pay more attention to the defensive end.

Maritimo's set of double guards + double wing guards!In an away game against Real Madrid, it doesn't really matter whether you can score goals, the key is whether you can defend yourself!Maritimo's wing configuration is aimed at the offensive threat of Real Madrid's two wings. " Zhang Lu analyzed.

"Last season, Maritimo used this formation. In the dialogue with Porto, in order to limit the opponent's sharp side attack, Gao Yuan used this formation. The innovation in this formation has a good effect and is impressive!"

Zhan Jun is worthy of being the "data emperor", and he can quote classics immediately.

"Porto's wing is considered top in Europe, but compared with Real Madrid, there must still be a gap. Maritimo restricted Porto with this formation, but whether it can prevent Real Madrid, we have to wait and see!"

On the sidelines of the stadium, Zidane's bald head reflected the lights of the Bernabeu, as if shining with wisdom.

His expression was serious, and his two thick eyebrows, which were out of proportion to his hair, were slightly frowned.

He had never encountered a formation like this before.

Put four defenders on the wing at the same time.

This is not a simple accumulation of defenders like most teams, but a variant of the formation.

Due to the existence of the wing guards in front of them, the two full backs can be retracted at any time, and the defense line becomes 6 defenders and 4 defenders in the middle. This way, the accumulation of heavy troops in the middle effectively makes up for the vacancy in the ribs and limits Real Madrid's sharp inside cuts.

And if one's own wide player chooses to bottom, then the two full-backs will encircle and suppress the side with the wing back, forming more defense and less space for the side to bottom.

This arrangement of the opponent's coach greatly restricted Real Madrid's sharpest offensive weapon, the wing attack.

What surprised Zidane even more was the tightness of the opponent's formation and the personal abilities of the players.

This is a well-coached team!

The positions between each player are kept extremely reasonable, and each player has more than two teammates around him to respond. In offense, they can respond to the pass at any time; in defense, they can immediately assist in defense.

And the ability of the players surprised Zidane even more.

He didn't expect that there would be so many outstanding young players in a little-known Portuguese team.

Almost everyone has strong fighting spirit, abundant physical fitness, and exquisite skills, and on this basis, everyone has their own characteristics and unique skills.

For example, Qu Sai's defense, Zhou Yong's steal, Joao's long shot, Wang Zi's organization...

In Zidane's view, most of the starting players of this team can gain a foothold in the championship teams of the five major European leagues.If you consider their age and revealed potential, even if a few youngsters come to Real Madrid, they will be the focus of training!

What's even more frightening is that Zidane has studied several important game videos of his opponents last season.At that time, although they performed well, they were far from as good as they are now!

It is clear that these youngsters have fulfilled their talents and they have improved!And the progress is very fast!
This is very scary, just a pre-match preparation period has improved so much, what if it takes time, two years, three years, or even five years later?
In this youth army, someone's name will surely shock the football world!

The club has to act quickly, hurry up and dig people!It was too late to act, and it was estimated that the rich and shameless guys from Greater Paris, Bibilian, and Bayern Excavator would have snatched everyone away!

Zidane couldn't help but glanced at his bench with a guilty conscience.

The guy who spotted Bertoni seemed to be sneering.

The old guy!Was he laughing at himself for not paying enough attention to Maritimo as he had reported?

snort!You know that the other party is so powerful, why don't you talk to me a few more times? !Why not give me a strong suggestion that bites my ears and sleeves? !Why not threaten to resign? !

Benzema, take off the pot you are carrying and let Bertoni carry it for a while!
The first 20 minutes of the game not only shocked Zidane, but also surprised everyone watching the game.

The more than 7 fans in the stands at the Bernabéu were all talking about it.

"Who is this team? Why is the defense so tight and the offense so fierce?"

"Is the level of the Portuguese club so high? Porto and Benfica played in the Champions League before, and they are not so good!"

"Nonsense, they are already very strong. Last season, they overwhelmed the top three in the Portuguese Super League and double-killed Porto!"

"I think they play better than Valencia, Athletic Bilbao, and Villarreal. I guess they are about the same level as Atletico Madrid!"

"It's too exaggerated. Maritimo is good, but can it be compared with Atletico Madrid? Besides, after only playing for 20 minutes, what can you tell? Maybe I used all my strength, and the next 70 minutes will be boring?"

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The media interpreted the first 20 minutes of the game from a professional perspective.

"It only took Maritimo 20 minutes to make their name the focus of attention in European football this season. If they can continue this performance, they will be a strong contender for the dark horse of the Champions League this season!"

"Maritimo's tactics are very creative. The two wings are like two pliers, firmly clamping the wings of Real Madrid. Moreover, their formation is not a rigid fixed position, but has a strong fluidity like water. Six players from defenders, plus a double defensive midfielder, can quickly reinforce the wing when the wing is hit; when the center is penetrated, they can immediately build a defensive line in the center. Their coach created a new defensive tactic and system. Since Gao Yuan is Chinese, I would like to call this defense For Maritimo's Great Wall defense line"

"Maritimo's players have shown their potential and quality, and will surely become the focus of many European giants. Considering that the Portuguese Super League team has a tradition of "black shop", we can predict that Maritimo will definitely make a lot of money this season and become one of the most profitable clubs in Europe!"

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Zhan Jun and Zhang Lu were even more inspired by Maritimo's performance.Although the commentary is from a neutral and objective point of view, as the Chinese media, it is impossible for them not to focus on the side where the Chinese players are.

Zhan Jun excitedly broke out another golden sentence: "Maritimo is very good, but I didn't expect to be so good! They worked hard quietly, and then amazed everyone!"

Zhang Lu: "Hey"

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(End of this chapter)