song of the saints

Chapter 101 The journey has just begun

The game between Newcastle United and Southampton at St James' Park is in full swing.

In the 25th minute of the first half of the game, the scene was stalemate, evenly matched.

The Southampton team led by Chen Zhun only made two personnel changes. Yaya Toure replaced Glenshire as the midfielder, and Glenshire replaced David Prutton to the left midfielder position.Chen Zhun's personnel changes in these two places are to play the fast team's offensive and defensive speed, and use the speed to increase the success rate of counterattack.Yaya Toure had both offensive and defensive capabilities at that time, but he hadn't participated in many games. Chen Zhun also considered and decided to let him start and become one of the surprise players.

Judging from the 25 minutes of the game, Chen Zhun's special tactical arrangement played a role in the game. Yaya Toure's long legs and acceleration were really unrivaled, and no one could beat him, but Yaya at that time -Toure's ball combination ability and passing ability are still far behind, so it often has a beginning and no end.

Before the game, Chen Zhun also received good news. Anders Svensson, the former main midfielder and the face value of the team, has returned to the team from injury. Chen Zhun arranged for the youth team to participate in the game, looking for game status and reserve physical fitness .In this case, except for Chris Baird's injury, the other players are healthy.The Southampton team is now really counted as a strong team, and even a bit too strong.What Chen Zhun has to do is to use these dream players to complete the pre-season goals during the most important season.After losing to Northampton last time, Chen Zhun was worried that he would be called to talk by chairman Rupert Lowe. Obviously Chen Zhun thought too much, and the board of directors did not respond to this matter.Chen Zhun thought about it carefully, and he hadn't seen that old man for a long time.

Obtaining a place in the European competition is the only goal Chen Zhun has set in his heart for this season of rushing ducks to the shelves.Chen Zhun has already set his sights on the next season.But the next season is very far away after all, there are a lot of variables during this period, and the club is now in a precarious stage, there is a situation of changing owners at will, and whether I am still here after the change of owners is a problem.Thinking about his idea just now, Chen Zhun also shook his head with a wry smile.

Halfway through this season, the players have reached the greatest tacit understanding and the best competitive state.They also gained a confidence and tenacity that they didn't have in previous seasons.Although the ups and downs in the game still occur from time to time, under the influence of the head coach's words and spirit, the players felt an unprecedented confidence, and it was this confidence that pushed the Southampton team forward step by step.On the way, you will fall, you will get hurt, you will get frustrated, and you will give up.But thinking about the words of the head coach in my heart, a sense of self-confidence arises spontaneously, and I stand up with difficulty and continue walking.

The scene continued to be stalemate, but the advantage and passivity were obvious. The Southampton team in the away game unexpectedly played against the guest from the beginning of the game, firmly occupying the initiative on the field.The new players have also adapted to the rhythm of the Premier League game, and their performance on the field is very easy.

Chen Zhun didn't dare to be negligent on the sidelines. There are countless situations like this this season, but it is often not the Southampton team that has the last laugh. The sudden collapse and collective distraction have always troubled the Southampton team.Chen Zhun also doesn't want this kind of game rhythm. His team is not suitable for ball-handling tactics, which sometimes hurts the team instead.Chen Zhunyi will direct the game with a high-decibel voice on the sidelines. He hopes to use this method to stimulate the spirit of the players all the time, so that he can maintain his attention on the court.

Near the middle circle, Arteta controlled the ball. After two official games, Arteta quickly integrated into the team and fully adapted to the rhythm of the Premier League. This surprised and admired Chen Zhun.For a wandering player like him, it seems that quickly adapting to a country's game rhythm is a skill that must be learned, and it is not difficult.What's more, Arteta also played in the Scottish Premier League.

Arteta saw that there were not many opportunities to play the ball in front of him, and the two wide players were also surrounded by Newcastle United's defensive players, so he had to seek short pass cooperation.Arteta passed to Delap, who came up to meet him, and after taking a few steps forward, Derap continued to pass the ball to Yaya Toure.Yaya Toure got the ball and turned around and took the ball forward with big strides. It seemed that the players of Newcastle United knew that Yaya Toure would continue to choose the routine of breaking through and losing the ball just like before.So no one came forward to interfere, but they all stood in their positions and waited for Yaya Toure to throw himself into the trap.Yaya Toure smiled when he saw this, and admired the head coach even more.He remembered that the head coach told him before the game that in the first half, he dribbled the ball into the penalty area by himself, and it was best to miss it. Let him take it with confidence, and the players will not blame him.At that time, Yaya Toure didn't know what medicine the head coach bought in the gourd.Now he fully understands and paralyzes his opponent.The manager then went on to tell him to shoot boldly from long range when Newcastle's players aren't pressing.

This is the case now, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Of course Yaya Toure will take this opportunity!
There is an open land ahead, and the field of vision cannot be any wider.Although Yaya Toure is tall, his flexibility is not bad at all, and his agility is fully displayed on him.Yaya Toure stretched out his body while running, swung his right foot fully, and touched the rolling ball comfortably. The ball drew a lightning bolt in the air and flew towards Newcastle United. team gate!

Ji Wen pushed forward with all his strength to block the powerful long-range shot, but an elf flashed out from the crowd and moved towards the ball like a tossing and turning. With a slight push of the arch of his foot, the ball went into the empty goal!Onside!

Kevin Phillips!Astute sense of smell in front of the door!

Yaya Toure, who was lost a second ago, waved his arms high!Running to the front of Big Brother to celebrate!

Chen Zhun wasn't very excited, he just clapped hands with Reid, and then went to the coach's bench, recording something.

In the end, Newcastle United paid the price for their conservatism. Crouch, who replaced Kevin Phillips, also scored a goal. Southampton finally defeated Newcastle United 2-0 and continued to rank No. 6 in the standings. .1, and the No.[-] Chelsea team is already [-] points ahead of Arsenal, which is surprising.

Chen Zhun looked at the excited Southampton fans in the stands, but thought of the upcoming match against Liverpool three times in two weeks.

The journey has just begun.

(End of this chapter)