green showman

Chapter 877

Since the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, there have been no simultaneous games. The attention of almost all people in the European football industry... at least tonight, is focused on the Old Trafford Stadium.

"Players from both sides have already played. Dortmund's captain Shaheen and Manchester United captain Sun Wu are the first to walk out of the player tunnel."

Zhang Lu said with a smile: "These two are old rivals, and the Ruhr Derby was full of flames!"

"That's right. In the Ruhr Derby that was recorded in history, both Shaheen and Sun Wu scored twice, but in the end Shaheen was sent off, and Sun Wu completed the lore in stoppage time." Zhan Jun also laughed "Among the Bundesliga clubs, apart from Bayern, the one that impressed Sun Wu the most is Dortmund."

"Dortmund's starting lineup is basically the same as the media predicted, Weidenfeller, Ginter, Hummels, Subotic, Schmelzer, the midfielder is the old pair of Shaheen and Bender. The front is Mkhitaryan, and the front trident is Kuba, Reus and Aubameyang."

"Manchester United's starting lineup today is a bit surprising. Apart from De Gea, Coleman, Alderweireld, and Rojo, Luke Shaw got the chance to start." Zhan Jun quickly reported the starting list and commented Dao: "In the midfield, in addition to Sun Wu, Schneiderlin and Fletcher, who were banned from the league, also appeared on the field. Januzaj, Griezmann and Thomas Muller were used in the frontcourt."

"Lukaku's recent state is very average. It's normal not to start, but Klose scored five yuan in the game against Monaco, and he basically didn't play in the league. There should be no physical problems." Zhang Lu was also very surprised.

Mike Phelan on the sidelines looked at Sun Wu who was guessing coins, and then looked at Pochettino not far away, thinking that it was the right choice for the Argentine to choose to leave.

However, it may not be a good thing for the team to spread everything face-to-face before the semi-finals... Both Pochettino and Sun Wu want Klose to become a surprise player, but in terms of whether to use Lukaku, the two There was a disagreement.

Lukaku's state is too poor, and he has no goals and assists in nearly ten games, but he can become the offensive fulcrum of Manchester United's frontcourt, which is what Pochettino values.

But Sun Wu has a different opinion on this. Tuchel's tactical thinking follows Klopp. The movement speed of the offensive players in the frontcourt is more important than the ability to hold the ball, and Sun Wu does not think that Lukaku can fight against the golden-age Hu Mei. ers.

Both of them had scruples, one didn't want to make too much trouble before leaving, and the other didn't want to tear their faces with Pochettino and affect the team's combat effectiveness... But it just so happened that Lukaku was injured, just yesterday's training Injured ankle.

In this case, Pochettino had to choose to let Griezmann go up. As for Sun Wu's proposal to let Mane go up, Pochettino severely rejected it.

It may be because Sun Wu suggested Mane, so Pochettino chose Januzaj.

Mike Phelan is anxious, he is really an old man who really loves Manchester United...

"Di!"

"Spanish referee Laos blew the whistle to start the game... Oh! Dortmund took it very hard!"

"Sun Wu lost the ball...Fortunately, Laos's whistle also sounded, this is a pushing foul."

Sun Wu is also speechless... I understand, I understand how much those people on the opposite side hate me!
but!

Aubameyang, weren't we in the same group back then! ?
Mei Yangyang pulled Sun Wu up with a smile on his face, and Shaheen next to him immediately made a diving gesture to the referee.

In 4 minutes, Aubameyang once again knocked down Sun Wu in the midfield fight, and there were long boos.

"Everyone knows that Aubameyang, who was abandoned by AC Milan's youth training, was brought to Schalke 04 by Sun Wu. It was also Sun Wu who suggested that he change from a winger to a center forward. This is how he has the best god in Europe today. One of the best." Zhang Lu couldn't help but said, "Is Aubameyang eyeing Sun Wu today? The two of them are not on the same page!"

Sun Wu didn't complain, didn't complain, and didn't even perform. He slowly got up and looked at Tuchel on the sidelines from a distance. Dortmund's tactics today are very interesting. It looks like a high position press, but the press line is closer to the center circle. , Aubameyang retreated deeply, but Royce often appeared at the front of the formation.

In the 6th minute, Aubameyang finally changed his goal. He and Kuba worked together to steal the ball from Fletcher. This time the referee did not blow the whistle.

Shaheen picked a pass from the left at the first moment, Mkhitaryan took the ball inside and sent an oblique plug, Royce threw off Rojo with speed, entered the penalty area and shot from a small angle, De Gea hit the ball with a single punch Resolve the crisis.

"It's not right." Sun Wu was a little confused. He turned his head and looked around. Dortmund's formation was different from what was predicted.

Zhan Jun also discovered the problem, "Mkhitaryan did not appear in the middle, he and Kuba switched positions."

"Mkhitaryan is a typical player in the middle. His performance on the wing is average, but Kuba is an all-rounder." Zhang Lu analyzed: "Tuchel hopes that Kuba can use running to strengthen the defensive thickness of the center. .”

"And Mkhitaryan actually didn't appear on the wing just now, but moved in to find passing opportunities. Considering that the right back Ginter's assist ability is average, Schmelzer may become a key figure in Dortmund's offense."

Within 10 minutes of the game, Dortmund unexpectedly turned away from the goal, and the midfielder's frenzied pressing succeeded repeatedly. Manchester United was suppressed and it was difficult to organize an attack. Aubameyang and Royce contributed three shots, two of which were hit by the target. De Gea resolves.

Pochettino on the sidelines was discussing with Mike Phelan and Jesus how to deal with it, while Miguel was gloating...Best, you are awesome, you can solve it yourself!

Then... Sun Wu solved it by himself. Although it was only a solution to the symptoms but not the root cause, the situation turned for the better no matter what.

Griezmann, who was at the top, switched positions to the right, while Thomas Muller came to the center and stood in front of Sun Wu. Januzaj moved the most flexibly, and the left and center would even intersperse to the right and Grid Rizmann formed a local numerical advantage.

In the 16th minute, the Dortmund midfielder made continuous passes. Mkhitaryan cut in without the ball and then sent a direct pass. Schmelzer made a pass from the left, but Alderweireld overwhelmed Aubameyang. The ball is cleared.

Sun Wu, who was on the outside, ran to the gap and received a pass from Fletcher. He knew that Kuba and Bender were not far away from him. These two are old enemies...

Facing Fletcher's oblique pass, Sun Wu tipped his toes and suddenly leaned back!
"Pretty!"

"Best is here with an undercut!"

"Oh, Griezmann...he wades past Subotic!"

Griezmann, who ran quietly to the right, headed a little forward for the first time, speeding up and passing Subotic!

In just ten seconds, Dortmund stole the ball and attacked on the spot just now, and the ball was close to Dortmund's penalty area in a blink of an eye!

Griezmann slowed down and faced Hummels on the right side. After two fake moves, he forcibly walked inside and grabbed the toe pass before Hu Meier stole the ball.

"Thomas Müller... oops, the goal...it's Januzaj!"

"Shoot!"

"boom!"

"Goalpost, Goalpost ruthlessly rejected Januzaj!"

Mortensen lamented: "Weidenfeller made a wonderful save, he tiptoed Januzaj's shot to the post."

When Hummels, Subotic, and Weidenfeller were rejoicing, Tuchel on the sidelines flicked his hands and glanced at the Manchester United coaching staff who were still gathered together.

Don't think about it, this is Best's on-the-spot adjustment.

Tuchel has carefully studied Manchester United's tactics. Thomas Muller on the right is the easiest point to break through, so he will let Gentle guard the other side, and increase the strength of Muller and Coleman all the way. offensive.

Because even if the offense fails, Thomas Muller's speed and running are difficult to directly pose a threat. Schmelzer and Kuba have the opportunity to return to the defense to make up for it, and Thomas Muller is unlikely to change positions. left.

But Sun Wu was keenly aware and immediately switched Griezmann and Thomas Muller. Muller is indeed not used to the left, but he is no stranger to the center.

Tuchel put his hand into his mouth and blew a loud whistle, indicating that Shaheen commanded the formation to retreat slightly. No matter what team, it is impossible to maintain the attack for 90 minutes.

Sun Wu took advantage of the situation and began to command the team to press forward a little. The first round of the contest was considered a tie, and now it was replaced by Manchester United.

(End of this chapter)