Ultimate Demon Sword

Chapter 154 Fighting Naples [Second update! 】

In order to allow the media to better discover news points, the organizer Audi arranged all participating teams in the Kempinski Four Seasons Hotel with the best location, including the host Bayern.Media and cameras immediately gathered around the hotel.The focus of the German local media is naturally Bayern. For example, James Rodriguez, who has just joined Bayern on loan from Real Madrid, is one of the focuses.

The masters and apprentices of Ancelotti and James Rodriguez reunited. The German media believed that Ancelotti could make the former lovers return to the peak state of the Brazil World Cup and Real Madrid in the early days.In the current Audi Cup, James should get a lot of opportunities.

Due to the sudden gathering of stars in the hotel, which attracted most of the attention, Wen Zhihao was temporarily forgotten by most of the media.Wen Zhihao heaved a sigh of relief without the media's turmoil, and it was more conducive for him to recharge his batteries and wait for the opportunity to appear on stage.

Simeone is obviously very concerned about Wen Zhihao. After returning to the hotel after training every day, he would always come to Wen Zhihao's room to wander around and express his concern for him by the way.Griezmann, who lives in the same room, occasionally comes in from the outside and sees the two having a heart-to-heart conversation, always feeling very uncomfortable.Whether in terms of fame or contribution to the club, I am far greater than Wen Zhihao.Why doesn't the boss care about himself as the main force, but pays so much attention to Wen Zhihao, a kid?
Due to Simeone's authority in the team, Griezmann did not dare to show his face to Simeone, but Wen Zhihao did not have this treatment.During training, the two will be the main player and the substitute, and they will not be divided into a group. Usually in the room, Griezmann basically ignores Wen Zhihao.

Wen Zhihao thinks that Griezmann may have such a cold and unfriendly personality. After all, he is a big name, and no one has any personality.With the increase in experience, Wen Zhihao, who has become more "good at being a man", decided not to take the initiative to make fun of himself when he is not sure about Griezmann's mood.

The different psychological goals of the two led to an embarrassing result: other teammates were talking and laughing in the room, but this room was the same, it was as quiet as if there was no life.

The strange and coincidental state of the "cold war"!
Simeone's original intention was to allow the two to communicate better after training, especially Wen Zhihao's first attempt at the shadow forward position. Griezmann's experience and experience are very valuable to Wen Zhihao.But Simeone would not have thought that the self-satisfied arrangement would be self-defeating, let alone that the state between the two was caused by himself.

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According to the schedule of the Audi Cup, Atletico Madrid will face Naples in the first game, a semi-final to determine the outcome, the winner will enter the final to compete for the championship, and the loser can only participate in the third or fourth final.

The rankings in commercial events are all second, but Atletico Madrid does not want to participate in the first match of the Audi Cup for the first time and end in defeat.In a larger sense, the four teams are all opponents at the Champions League level. In the new season's Champions League, the possibility of meeting each other in the group stage cannot be ruled out.It's hard to say whether the loss in the pre-season match will affect the mentality of the main game. If it is a life-and-death battle to qualify, it is even more difficult to say whether it will affect the psychology of both sides at a critical moment.

The so-called accumulating small victories into big victories does not matter in a single game, but the implication effect on the players' psychology is subtle, otherwise there will be no "nemesis" and "psychological advantage" before the main game.

At 8:1 pm local time on August 45st in Munich, the opening game of the Audi Cup started at the Allianz Arena, and Atletico Madrid took the lead against Naples.

Although Naples head coach Sarri emphasized the significance of training before the game, but on the field, the head coaches of both sides did their best.

For Atletico Madrid, Simeone continued the 4-4-2 formation.Slovenian national goalkeeper Jan Oblak sits firmly in the starting goalkeeper position. After Courtois left Stamford Bridge, his growth in recent seasons has erected a solid barrier for Atletico Madrid.The central defender combination is unshakable, Uruguayan Godin and Montenegro defender Savage.Felipe and Juanfran are separated to the left and right.

For the double midfielder position in the midfield, Simeone chose captain Gabi and Saul to partner, the right midfielder was Belgian international Carrasco, and the left midfielder was handed over to Koke.Not surprisingly, Griezmann occupies the starting shadow forward. He and the forward arrow Torres are the sharp weapons in Atletico Madrid's defense system.

For Naples, Sarri's 4-3-3 lineup also deployed all the main players such as Albiol, Hamsik, and Insigne.At least from the starting lineup, it can't be seen that the two sides have any reservations.

To the disappointment of Chinese fans, Wen Zhihao could only wait for the chance to play on the bench.It's normal to think about it, Atletico Madrid is not Waiters, how could Wen Zhihao start the game so early.Even if the strength is in place, the tactical understanding and integration of the team are still not up to the starting requirements.

What's more, from previous domestic media reports, fans also know that Wen Zhihao's role in Atletico Madrid is a shadow striker, that is to say, his competitor is Griezmann who has shined in the Champions League...

However, CCTV commentator He Wei’s words represent the optimism of most fans: "Wen Zhihao’s temporary substitution only shows that he has not yet fully integrated into the team, but his diligence is the most unquestionable. He is the first player in the Atletico Madrid team to prepare for the new season. He started training on the first day in Madrid. Atletico Madrid is facing a third-line battle in the new season. Judging from Simeone’s change in Wen Zhihao’s position, he will definitely have many chances to play."

Anyone with a bit of common sense knew that Wen Zhihao would definitely not be the manager of the water dispenser.It's just that the mood of looking forward to his appearance as soon as possible is more urgent.

It wasn't the host Bayern's game, the attendance rate of the Allianz Arena was not too impressive, but this did not affect the fact that the fans of the two teams came from afar and flooded the stadium with huge noise.

After Sarri took over, Naples' offensive football became its own school in Serie A. It had already impacted the status of Juventus and Roma last season, while Simeone's tactics emphasized efficiency.Although Naples has a comprehensive advantage in scenes and data, it is Atletico Madrid that really creates a goal threat.At the beginning of the game, Griezmann's diving jump to the top after receiving a cross from Cork's right almost broke through Reina's ten fingers.

However, Naples was the third place in Serie A last season, and their overall strength should not be underestimated.The balance of the game changed subtly in the No.305 minute.

Napoli's former Real Madrid player Callejon received a cross from Insigne from the wing. He was about to lift his foot to face Oblak from close range in front of the goal and was tackled from behind by Savage. The referee awarded a penalty kick and directly showed a red card to send Savage off.

The Atletico fans at the scene suddenly lost their voices collectively.

"Penalty and red card! Very unfavorable situation. Simeone will definitely defend first for the rest of the first half..."

He Wei's words had obvious overtones.

(End of this chapter)