Lvyin Fengmo

Chapter 158 The Familiar Script

"Leverkusen are a very good team."

That night, coach Pioli said at the press conference before the game:
"They emphasize high-intensity confrontation, and their style of play is very direct. Although they lost the first round, they actually played well. Of course, the reason why Lazio can appear in the Champions League qualifiers also proves our strength. .”

"Now the game is halfway through, and a goal lead doesn't mean anything. We know the difficulty of the second round, and we will fight for every ball on the court. We will try to play our own rhythm and try to catch the ball. Take chances and defend well."

"Klose? It's a pity that he can't play, but Lazio also has other players with different characteristics, and they will also give their best on the court."

"Lu? He just trained with us for the first time this morning, so I can only place him on the bench. Of course, we all know his strength. I believe it won't take long for him to become our reliance."

As commented by the outside world, the head coach's speech is as low-key and humble as he is, but such a "weak" head coach will not be liked by the media and fans.

If it is Ferguson, Mourinho, Conte, and Klopp, even if they only win a 1-0 game, they will unceremoniously launch provocative skills and let the media only rely on forwarding words to fight. You can make a lot of money, but even Lazio fans don't bother to watch Pioli's steady speech! -
Pioli's speech was very steady, but when the game started, this gentle and steady head coach couldn't stabilize at all!
Keita, who replaced Klose as a striker, got a chance to break into the penalty area in the 4th minute, causing confusion in Leverkusen, and the left winger Anderson's shot was only slightly wide.

The home team quickly formed an offensive group headed by Kisling and Charhanoglu, and gradually formed a suppression in mutual offense and defense.

After all, without the main striker Klose, the first substitute center Djordjevic is also absent due to injury, and the original main midfielder and new captain Biglia was poached by Liverpool again. The strength of this Lazio team was originally On the discount, it is not surprising to be passive in Germany's away game.

In the 39th minute, Kisling's cross caused chaos in Lazio's penalty area. The defensive midfielder Onazi made a clearance and kicked a flaw. Charhanoglu, who was unguarded on the left side of the penalty area, scored a goal, 0-1!

Leverkusen, who equalized the total score, boosted their morale. Just 3 minutes later, they once again reached the front of the visiting team's penalty area. Lazio's defender had to stop them with a yellow card.

But even so, Charhanoglu's direct free kick shocked the entire Lazio team into a cold sweat!
After the intermission, Pioli was obviously discouraged. He signaled the team to pay attention to defense, and shrunk the 343 formation formed at the beginning to 541, leaving only one rotation striker Keita in front to wait for the opportunity.

In an away game, the strength is not as good as that of the opponent. It is not a wrong choice to defend and counterattack, but sometimes, the more you want to be steady, the easier it is to make mistakes!

In just 2 minutes of the opening, Leverkusen's offense tore through Lazio's defense line that thought it was watertight!

There was no dazzling cooperation, nor a massive attack, but Bella Rabbi slanted into the penalty area from the side, Mehmedi accelerated to throw off the defender, and volleyed directly from the right rib of the penalty area to the dead corner! 2-0!

“从总比分1-0领先开局，到50分钟时1-2落后，拉齐奥现在需要改变……”

CCTV commentator He Wei couldn't help reminding him from a distance, but Pioli didn't seem to have any intention of adjusting.

Only the assistant coach Murelli yelled twice from the sidelines, but it was nothing more than:
"Hold on, we can win!"

But today's players don't need these slogans, they just want to know, how can they win?

Should we continue to return to the high ground and wait for a counterattack, or should we start a regiment in the middle and fight for life and death?

Your coaching team has something to say!
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Murelli quickly sat back on the coach's bench, but Pioli didn't say anything.

Their voice is probably like this:
"You're all seasoned veterans, I'm sure you can handle these issues..."

Fortunately, they don't need to worry about it anymore. The players of the home team didn't give them time to continue to think, and another offensive came fiercely!
Leverkusen's coach is also very nervous. He also understands that a one-goal lead is the most dangerous score, especially at home!

Don't look at my offensive is extremely fierce now, and the possession of the ball is 20% higher than the opponent, but... If Lazio scores an away goal, Leverkusen will be eliminated in the end!
Therefore, the point difference must be further widened in order to rest assured.

Adhering to this concept, Leverkusen maximized its offensive firepower, and even the defensive midfielder Las Bender dedicated a long-range heavy artillery!

Fortunately, the Blue Eagles' substitute goalkeeper Berisha was focused enough to hold the ball out of the crossbar with a single palm at the critical moment, so he did not concede the ball again.

Pioli was sweating anxiously during this time, but he still couldn't come up with a solution.

No changes, no substitutions, nothing... nothing!

The Italian commentator was so angry that he cursed directly:
"Pioli, this trash, what is he thinking?!"

He Wei, who is thousands of miles away, used a famous line:

"Although adjustments may not be able to reverse the situation, but... hesitation will only lead to defeat!"

Just when the head coach looked forward and backward, and was at a loss, the situation on the court changed again.

Due to the increasing defensive pressure, the ills of Lazio's defense finally broke out!

Mauricio, who just joined from Sporting Lisbon in the summer, received two yellow cards between the 60th and 68th minutes and was expelled by the referee!
"what……"

He Wei let out a helpless sigh:

"Lazio has to fight with one less person. Can the already stressed defense line withstand the impact of Leverkusen?"

Xu Yang shook his head:

"Leverkusen's tactics are very clear. It is to attack Mauricio's defensive area specifically. Because he is a new aid, he does not cooperate with other teammates tacitly, and is the most prone to loopholes... Are they finally going to make a substitution?"

Under the concerned gaze of the commentator, Pioli finally made his first adjustment.

But to everyone's disappointment, the manager replaced striker Anderson with defender Gentileti...

When the team is behind, Pioli is more concerned about strengthening the defense!

From a tactical point of view, it is not incomprehensible. There are still 20 minutes in the game. As long as Lazio does not concede the ball and then steals another one, the victory still belongs to them...

But...Looking at the defensive midfielder Parolo and full-back Lulic who received consecutive yellow cards within 3 minutes, can they really hold on until the final victory?
The only good news is that the physical fitness of the Leverkusen players who stormed for most of the halftime has finally declined. Charhanoglu was also replaced by Kroos in the 78th minute due to physical discomfort. Lazio's defense got a boost Valuable respite.

Lu Feng couldn't wait any longer.

He stood up from the bench and walked to the coaching staff from the most marginal position.

Almost at the same time, he heard a familiar soft sound:

"Ding, trigger the main mission!
Name: Super Substitute.

Description: Lazio in history lost 0-3 in this game and lost the Champions League qualification. Can you turn the tide while sitting on the bench?
Target……"

Lu Feng didn't finish listening to the system's tasks, because he was already standing in front of Pioli.

He didn't speak, because some words didn't need to be said.

A hint of anger and shame appeared on Pioli's face.

You have only joined the team for two days!
Just come out like this? !

As a head coach, a man, who can bear this kind of anger!

"What is he doing?!"

The rebroadcast camera was already paying attention to the disturbances outside the arena. When Lu Feng started to get up, the broadcast director had already switched the scene.

The Italian narrator couldn't help saying:

"Pioli, it's time to show the authority of the head coach! You must not let the Chinese kid ride on your neck to show off..."

Before he finished his encouragement, he saw Pioli waving his hand to the outside, and the "Chinese kid" he called turned around and ran to the sidelines.

The commentator threw the folder in his hand on the table angrily:
"Pioli, you eggless waste!"

(End of this chapter)