extraordinary coach

Chapter 338 The Horn of the Decisive Battle
"Hello everyone, welcome to St. Mary's Stadium, and welcome to the final match of the 17-18 Premier League season. I'm everyone's old friend Martin Taylor."

"Good morning. I'm your old friend, Allardyce, too."

Martin Taylor and Sam Allardyce were once again sent by Sky Sports to comment on Southampton's game.

And Martin Taylor looked particularly excited today.

"I'm glad you all watched the game. I'm excited to be able to comment on what was destined to be a great game. I'm sure you guys in front of the TV are equally excited, right?"

"A [-]-point duel. A great decisive battle! This is the most exciting and exciting match in my commentary career so far."

"The same is true for me. If I can command the team to play such a game, even if I can't win the championship, I think I will have no regrets in this life."

"Haha. Then, next, let the excited Allardyce analyze this game for everyone."

"Hehe. In fact, the outside world has analyzed everything before the game. I don't have any special analysis to come up with. I just want to say that I am looking forward to the game starting soon. I can't wait to see This showdown."

"It's coming soon. Players from both sides have entered the field and are warming up before the game. The game will start soon."

"Hmm. Wait a minute. It just occurred to me that there is one person that everyone has overlooked. That is Southampton's Adriano."

"Adriano. Allardyce, not what I said. I'm afraid Adriano is useless. He has played very few games since his transfer to Southampton in the winter. The performance is also very disappointing. I am afraid that even Bolt is more likely to appear in the squad than him. After all, Bolt has scored goals before."

"Martin Taylor, I think you ignore Adriano too much. As far as I know, Adriano was once Sun's winning striker when he was in Nice. I believe he will still have a unique role."

"But this game is too critical and important. I don't think Sun will let someone who has not played for a long time appear in this game."

"It is precisely because this game is so critical and important that I think Sun is more likely to use Adriano. You know, Sun is a person who likes to use some unexpected tactics."

"Hehe. I still don't think it's possible. You see, Allardyce, some netizens left a message saying: If you know so well, why is it that Sun is the coach of the Southampton team, not you?"

"Some netizens said that if Adriano appeared in this game, he would go naked after the game..."

"..." I didn't expect to be attacked by someone, and Allardy was a little depressed for a while.

"Okay, Allardyce, don't take it to heart. I think the netizens just want to say that no coach will play some strange tactics in this game." Martin Taylor thinks that most netizens are just like himself It's the same opinion, which is fine.

Seeing that Allardyce was a little unhappy, Martin Taylor quickly changed the subject.

"Well, we have already got the rosters for today's game. Next, let me introduce to you the rosters for today's game."

"First of all, it's Manchester City. The formation is 433. The three forwards are Aguero, Sterling, and Sane."

"Then in the midfield, De Bruyne, David Silva and Fernandinho played together."

"Then it's the defenders, composed of Deffer, Stones, Kompany and Danilo."

"The last goalkeeper is Ederson."

"In addition to the above starters, on the bench, Manchester City also sits Bravo, Jesus, Laporte, B. Silva, Gundogan, Otamendi and Toure."

As soon as Martin Taylor finished talking about the roster, Allardyce went on to say: "Manchester City's roster for the game should be said to be similar to what everyone predicted before the game. But what I have to say is that Manchester City's lineup is really very good. luxury."

"Not to mention the starting lineup, just the few players sitting on the bench can play the absolute main force in other Premier League teams."

"Manchester City's starting strength is second to none in the Premier League, and even the depth of the bench is probably the best in the Premier League."

"With such strength, it's no wonder they can achieve this level. If it weren't for the Southampton team that has performed miracles this year, I am afraid that the championship would have been theirs long ago."

"Yes. I think so too." Martin Taylor nodded.Then he continued: "Next, I will tell you about Southampton's squad for the game."

"Well, it's still their more commonly used 4231 formation. First of all, the center forward is Balotelli, which is the same as everyone thinks."

"Next is Kaka as the attacking midfielder, and Golovin and Pulisic as the two full-backs. This is also similar to what everyone thought before the game."

"Followed by the double defensive midfielder, it is still the combination of captain Davis and Romeu. This is also not expected."

"Then comes the defenders. Left-back Joe Gomez, center-backs Van Dijk and Pavard, right-back Alexander-Arnold. The goalkeeper is Foster."

As soon as Martin Taylor finished talking about the starting lineup, Allardyce said: "The midfielder and goalkeeper are as expected. But in terms of defenders, Sun even boldly used Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold on the two wings. Young general, this is really surprising. However, this is in line with Sun's character."

"Well. This is indeed quite surprising." Martin Taylor nodded, and then continued: "The last thing is about the bench. Southampton is sitting on the bench today: Lozano, Rebic, Bednar Lake, Bertrand, Prowse, McCarthy. And Adriano, eh? Adriano?"

Speaking of the last one, Martin Taylor was stunned. "There is really Adriano. Allardyce, you really hit the spot. Sun really put Adriano in the squad."

"Hehe." Allardyce said after a smug smile: "I said it a long time ago, based on my understanding of Sun, he is a person who likes to make strange moves. I'm sure that Adriano will definitely It will be Sun's deadly surprise soldier today."

"Oh. By the way, it seems that someone said they were going to run naked just now, right? After the game, whoever sees it, please go to my Twitter and say something."

Allardyce was kind of a vindictive guy.

Martin Taylor was also a person who refuted Allardyce's statement before, and he was a little embarrassed at the moment.After hiding it, he said:
"Another netizen left a message."

"What did you say again?"

"A netizen said that Adriano is only on the bench. He may not have a chance to play. He said he bet a pound that Adriano will not have a chance to play."

"Oh, this netizen, you can send money to my account. Although a pound is a little less, you can still buy a bottle of water." Allardyce said confidently.

"Are you so confident that Adriano will play?" Martin Taylor asked puzzled.

"Of course. Even if Adriano is on the roster, he will definitely play." Allardyce said very confidently.

"Having said that, if Guardiola wants to win this game, he has to seriously think about how to deal with Adriano from now on. He will be the winner of this game."

"Allardyce, I think so. Your words are a bit exaggerated. I think Kaka and De Bruyne can only influence this game." Martin Taylor obviously disagreed with Allardyce's words. .

"Look, many netizens also disagree with your statement."

"Hey, forget it if you don't believe it. I'll put my words here. Today, Adriano is definitely the key figure in this game. If not, I will go naked after the game." Allardyce didn't know if he was overconfident , still head hot, even started to bet.

"Forget it, Allardyce. The game is about to start, and the two sides have already started the entrance ceremony. Let's start looking forward to the start of this game." Martin Taylor quickly crossed.

And Allardyce calmed down now, and regretted that he was too impulsive just now.So, he didn't speak anymore.

It is a pity that his words have long been heard by fans on TV.So many fans left messages, saying that they were waiting to see him run naked after the game.

……

Sun Yi stood in front of the bench, watching the players shake hands with a blank expression.

He didn't know that Allardyce, who was the commentator for the game, was betting with someone.Had he known, he would have been surprised at Allardyce's judgment.Then shut him up for the first time.

Sun Yi's thoughts and attention were all on the upcoming match.To be honest, he was very nervous today.Don't look at his calm face at this time, without any expression, but in fact he was panicking in his heart.

He has seen the strength of both sides.Whether it is the starting lineup or the substitute lineup, Southampton is at a disadvantage.

In addition to the defeat in the last fight, Sun Yi really didn't have much confidence at this time.

Thinking of the last loss, Sun Yi couldn't help turning his head to look at Guardiola on the other side.

Unexpectedly, Guardiola just happened to look over.The eyes of the two focused on each other like this.

And Guardio was obviously more relaxed than Sun Yi, and nodded to Sun Yi with a smile on his face.

Seeing the smile on the other party's face, Sun Yi responded with a smile without admitting defeat.

After signaling, Guardiola turned his head back.He was different from Sun Yi, when Sun Yi continued to remain expressionless after turning his head, he still had a smile on his face.

Guardiola is really relaxed.Although the Southampton team had been biting points before, he and the Manchester City team felt the pressure.But in the end, he faced it directly, and he felt very relaxed.

Guardiola is very confident in his team.He spent a lot of time studying the Southampton team, and he knew that in terms of strength, Manchester City is definitely stronger.Coupled with past victories, Manchester City will have a greater psychological advantage.

As long as it is a normal game, Manchester City must have a higher winning percentage.And even if they can't win and tie, Manchester City will be the final champion.

It can be said that the Manchester City team actually has a huge advantage.

Therefore, Guardiola can have more choices.If he chooses to play a defensive counterattack and let the Southampton team attack, then Manchester City will be even more invincible.

However, Guardiola has his own pride, and he disdains to drive the bus like Mourinho.

The formation of 433 is his attitude.

Manchester City is going to beat Southampton with dignity today.

As for Adriano's appearance, Guardio didn't care at all.Because he has designed countermeasures for every situation.And he didn't think one Adriano could change anything.

Champion!Whether it will be successful today, it seems to be a gamble.

On Sun Yi's side, he glanced at the Premier League Champions Award at the exit of the player tunnel, and sighed in his heart.

Sun Yi has no confidence in his opponent, but he won't show it on the surface.When he saw the players on the field shouting slogans in a circle, he couldn't help raising his fist and shouting:

"Southampton, for the championship! Come on!!"

Sun Yi's move was echoed by Southampton fans in the stands.

"Southampton, for the championship! Come on!!"

Hearing the fans shouting behind him, Sun Yi couldn't help showing a smile, and then continued to raise his fist and shout: "For the championship, come on!!"

The fans in the stands shouted in unison again.

This act of tens of thousands of people shouting in unison is particularly exciting, and Sun Yi can only feel that his blood is boiling.

He continued to shout.The fans also continued to shout.

Gradually, Sun Yi acted like a fan commander, and all the Southampton fans chanted slogans under his leadership.

again and again,
The uniform shouts made all Southamptonians seem to blend into one at this moment.

The players on the field couldn't help punching and shouting together.

It is very rare for the whole team's fans and players to shout together under the leadership of the head coach on the sidelines.Even the referee, who has experienced countless games, was a little stunned.

After a while, the referee came to his senses, and it was time for the game to start, so he blew his whistle in a hurry.

"Beep!"

Game start!
"Southampton attack!!"

The first right to serve belonged to Southampton. Amidst the shouts, they immediately attacked Manchester City.

With the advantage of the home court, and stimulated by the cheers of the audience just now, all the Southampton players on the field were very excited.

They pushed the ball across the midfield as fast as they could.

Although they were quickly intercepted by Manchester City's defense.But they still pass the ball at a very fast pace.

Manchester City's defense is also one of the best in the Premier League, not worse than Southampton.Therefore, their defense has almost no flaws.

This made the Southampton team try to attack in several directions, but failed to find a usable loophole.If they hadn't played an extremely smooth quick transfer tactic, maybe they would have been defended by Manchester City.

Manchester City's defense did really well today.As a result, the Southampton team searched for a long time, but failed to find a defensive loophole.In the end, he could only hand the ball to Balotelli, who was at the forefront.

Balotelli got the ball with his back against Kompany, and then he forced a turnaround shot before Stones could help him.

"boom!"

The quality of Balotelli's shot is still good.It's a pity that under Kompany's interference, he couldn't aim calmly and finally missed the goal.

This is Southampton's first attack.

It is the clarion call to the decisive battle!

(End of this chapter)