green showman

Chapter 964 Tactical Showdown
The fans in the Stretford Stand are the gathering place for Manchester United's diehard fans, and it is also the stand with the loudest cheers in the entire stadium.

The singing here never stops, even when Manchester United trailed 0-1 in the first half.

Under the stands are the coaches and benches of both sides. Guardiola frowned nervously watching the situation on the field. De Bruyne could not insist on what he expected. Unexpectedly, Sun Wu would change his formation.

At the beginning of this game, Manchester City played a 4141 formation. After that, De Bruyne retreated and changed to a 4231 formation. Vidal played and continued this formation.

This formation is what Manchester City is best at, and it is also the formation that can best play the pass and control tactics that Guardiola insists on, but now, Manchester City is very passive.

After equalizing the score 1-1, Sun Wu commanded the team to aggressively press the high position. Except for Kanter holding the middle, Pavard and Luke Shaw had a lot of forward pressure, and even the left and right central defenders Lucas and Al Devereld was also pressing forward, which made it almost impossible for Manchester City's midfield to organize an effective offensive.

In the 62nd minute, Kompany made a big clearance from the backcourt, and Van Dijk easily overwhelmed Aguero with a header to Kante.

Kanter did not pass to Sun Wu, who was followed by Vidal, but passed to Alderweireld.

Like Lucas, Alderweireld went forward for nearly 15 meters without any obstruction, and when Fernandinho made a replacement, he gave the ball to Bernardo Silva.

"Alderweireld...seat B...cut in...Best!"

"Beautiful kick!"

"Pavar went in...a cross!"

"Falcao first... oh, Griezmann!"

"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKOOOOOOOOALAAL!"

"Griezmann reversed the score for Manchester United. In just 10 minutes, Manchester United won two consecutive cities!"

This is Griezmann's ninth league goal this season. Although the team only ranks third, he is still Manchester United's top scorer with 9 goals in all competitions.

Sun Wu was very satisfied with the process of scoring the goal. He accurately found the weakness of Manchester City's formation, cooperated skillfully, blocked the ball exquisitely, and finally made a pass and shot, all in one go.

Griezmann, who was kneeling, was thrown on the lawn by Falcao and Luke Shaw, and roared excitedly from the stands close to the field. He was able to defeat Manchester City, which had won 18 consecutive victories. This is for Manchester United fans , to be proud of, to be excited about.

And Sun Wu turned his attention to Guardiola... already behind, what countermeasures will you come up with?

"Classic teamwork to score goals, but it's unexpected. This kind of goal pattern should appear in Manchester City." Zhan Jun said with a smile: "But today Manchester United did it instead. Guardiola should think about it."

"The two goals were aimed at Manchester City's ribs to make a fuss." Zhang Lu saw the key, "Alderweireld's forward drive was aimed at Manchester City's right ribs. Fernandinho has already Cautiously enough, Baines and Laporta surrounded Bernardo Silva, but the Portuguese...was just scratching the surface!"

In the playback footage, when Laporta pressed forward and Baines retracted, Bernardo Silva who received the ball cleverly stepped on the ball with his left foot, and the ball was passed back to Sun Wu.

Although Vidal pressed very tightly, Sun Wu, who had the initiative, touched the ball first, and he sent the oblique plug without stopping the ball.

Pavard passed behind Baines at high speed and inserted into the penalty area for a cross.

There are only Kompany and Walker in the small penalty area. Falcao covers in the front point, and Griezmann in the back point easily pushes the goal.

The Manchester City players also knew that the opponent was aiming at the ribs, but the opponent had the upper hand. Not only did they not steal the ball, but after Laporta was drawn, Manchester United also played a classic cooperation. It is really not bad luck to concede the ball.

"Manchester City is finally going to make a substitution." Mortensen found Douglas Costa standing on the sidelines. "Guardiola made adjustments to the offense?"

Sun Wu was also surprised, who will Douglas Costa replace?

"Replace No. 10 Aguero." Zhan Jun looked at the substitution card in surprise, "After Tevez left the team, Guardiola currently only has Aguero and Iheanacho in the center position. This is not a match-up substitution. .”

"It is said that the relationship between Aguero and Guardiola is not very harmonious." Zhang Lu chuckled, "The winter transfer window is about to open, and the British media are reporting that Liverpool wants to acquire Aguero."

"It is estimated that Guardiola will not let him go, unless he can buy a striker at the same level as Aguero." Zhan Jun shook his head, "It is said that the former Barcelona player Pedro may leave the team, but he is not a center forward. Of course, Guardiola La's no-forward play or virtual center play is also great."

When Douglas Costa came on the field, Sun Wu cautiously commanded the team to retreat slightly to pass control in the midfield, carefully observing the positions of Manchester City players.

Guardiola also chose to change, which is also a 343 formation.

Kompany, Walker and Laporta formed a three-centre back, Baines and Douglas Costa acted as the two wings, Fernandinho and Vidal were the two defensive midfielders in the center, and David Silva was the front trident. , Sane and Sterling.

It is not appropriate to say that it is 343, because Manchester City does not have a center forward, and David Silva rarely enters the penalty area. He even prefers to move on both ribs. This formation looks a bit awkward.

Sun Wu wanted to look again, but Douglas Costa brought the head coach's instructions to his teammates on the field, attack.

In the 69th minute, Walker squeezed Griezmann with his body, and Kompany took the ball back to the goalkeeper before Falcao.

Because Manchester United gave up the high press, Manchester City's pass was smooth and fast, the ball was quickly transferred to the other side, Baines crossed the middle, and Fernandinho slanted David Silva on the right.

The Spanish magician and Sterling hit the wall horizontally and then suddenly turned around to protect the ball. Douglas Costa, who cut in, waded the ball away.

"Costa...passed Lucas...a cross...Bynes made a direct pass!"

"Sane!"

Manchester City's attack went from the left to the center, and then from the center to the right. After a series of passes, it was sent to the left again. Sane walked the ball into the penalty area and made a small angle shot, which attracted Alderweireld. loophole.

Then Sane smashed the ball back, followed by Chilean midfielder Vidal!

"Vidal shoots!"

"The goal post... the goal post rejected Vidal!"

"And... Sterling's follow-up shot... oh, over the bar!"

Guardiola on the sidelines covered his face and looked up to the sky and sighed, such a good opportunity, amateur players can kick in, okay?
Sun Wu, who ran back, had lingering fears, and applauded Sterling, what a job he did!

Manchester City's offensive clearly demonstrated Guardiola's tactical thinking. First of all, the number of midfielders is no longer at a disadvantage, and the ball is passed smoothly. Douglas Costa, Sane, Sterling, Baines, David The running routes of the little guys like Silva are very clear and have a very clear purpose.

Although lacking a center forward, Manchester City is not short of shooters. Sane made a pass back. Although Kanter blocked David Silva, Vidal stepped in from the back and completed the shot. Manchester United only had Kanter as a midfielder in the middle. Sun Wu retreated and failed to keep up with Vidal. This is the weakness of Manchester United's 343 defense.

And there is Sterling in the penalty area, he quietly appeared behind Van Dijk to make a supplementary shot. Of course, the spokesperson of Happy Football is absolutely unwilling to score such a low-difficulty goal.

Sun Wu is a little scared, but also a little excited. This is a top tactical duel.

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