Ultimate Demon Sword

Chapter 253 It Doesn't Matter Letting Him Play Midfield!
In the first 10 minutes of the game, the scene was not a little turbulent.The two sides did not see the posture of swords drawn and the determination to win.

The Japanese team in the away game started with a steady start. Although they did not play against the Chinese team with Wen Zhihao in the game, Harry Hodzic also showed a lot of game videos for everyone.Especially in the top [-] match when the Chinese team played against South Korea at home, Wen Zhihao relied on his super personal ability to break through the entire defense line of the South Korean team and scored. His super attacking ability made the Japanese team deeply afraid.They also did not dare to easily hit the penalty area of ​​the Chinese team, fearing that they would repeat the mistakes of the South Korean team at the beginning.

Another point is that the Japanese team's slow-paced possession of the ball in the opening game is also a trial process. After 10 minutes of the game, the players on the field and Harry Hodzic understand that the Chinese team will not use the "mad dog" style of full-court pressing today.

When the game was approaching 10 minutes, the Japanese team began to attack the Chinese team's half.Lippi's well-arranged defensive system against opponents who are good at short passes and possession of the ball began to show its characteristics at this time.

The striker Yu Dabao did not participate in the defense at all, and stayed in the frontcourt to wait for the opportunity to counterattack.The Chinese team's first line of defense starts near the middle circle. Wen Zhihao's task on the defensive end is very simple, to interfere as much as possible with the first attacking pass from midfielder Shinji Kagawa.

After all, Wen Zhihao still has to put a lot of energy into the offense, and it is simply unrealistic to expect him to play the same role on the defensive end.

40 meters ahead of the restricted area, the second barrier formed by Zheng Zhi and Liang Xin is the core that Lippi values ​​most, and it is also the most powerful area for the opponent.To nip Japan's offensive threat in the bud, the two must eliminate most of the threat for the defense.This is why Lippi reused Liang Xin and Zheng Zhi as partners.Liang Xin is young, has good physical fitness, and is very skilled in stealing midfield, while Zheng Zhi has rich experience, and the two just complement each other.

As for the defense and the goalkeeper, Lippi has always relied heavily on the Evergrande gang. The long time of cooperation with each other and the high degree of tacit understanding are the biggest advantages.

Although the Japanese team occupies the possession of the ball most of the time, the double defensive midfielders played well, especially Liang Xin. As a player who is not familiar with the opponent, he performed more outstandingly than Zheng Zhi today.Whether it was a one-on-one physical confrontation with the opponent to fight for the ball, or a key steal against the Japanese team's fatal pass on the move, Liang Xin showed his due strength.In a passive situation, Shinji Kagawa was allowed to lead instead. The Japanese midfielder with World Cup experience was at a loss.

At the beginning, He Wei was a little worried about the fact that the Chinese team could not get the ball for a long time and could not launch an attack. In terms of the ability to continue to resist attacks, the previous national team never gave everyone confidence.However, as the game approached half an hour, He Wei began to change his inherent impression.Lippi's combination of old and new alternately restrained the Japanese team somewhat.

"So far, the Chinese team's double defensive midfielder is the biggest bright spot on the field. Especially Liang Xin. Harry Hodzic only mentioned Wen Zhihao before the game. Maybe he doesn't know enough about Liang Xin's ability? Otherwise, he would know that there are tigers in the mountain and prefer to go to the tiger mountain. He still chooses to focus on attacking Liang Xin's defensive area. Young means nervousness and lack of experience? This equation is not only true for Wen Zhihao, but also for Liang Xin."

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The fans didn't feel the slightest bit of relief because of He Wei's optimism.The ball stays at the opponent's feet for a second longer, and their hearts are always in their throats.As long as the ball is always controlled by the opponent, the initiative to change will always be in the hands of the opponent.It's not always a viable solution.Numerous lessons have proved that defense alone cannot last a football game to the end.

Whether it is the audience on the scene or in front of the TV, the anxiety is getting worse and worse.There were many discordant voices in real-time comments on the Internet.

"Who can tell me what the hell the Chinese team is playing! It's been half an hour, how many times have we hit the opponent's half-court attack?"

"What the hell, you have to hide in your own half like a tortoise shell to defend against Japan. Is this the Chinese team's World Cup game strategy? Put the bus to defend three 0:0, and then go home in despair?"

"If it's not a deliberate arrangement, I just want to know how Lippi feels on the coach's bench when the players on the field play like this?"

The fans who watched the game on the spot had even greater opinions. They bought tickets and spent money to watch the game, not to see how they were mobbed and beaten for 10 minutes!
If it weren't for the fact that today's opponent is a bit special, everyone still has a special emotion beyond football.It is estimated that apart from the organized diehard fans of the Dragon Team, individual fans will start booing.

No one noticed Lippi's expression on the coach's bench, and he didn't show the slightest sullenness because of the passivity of the national team, and his face was calm.

In fact, the players of the Chinese team are playing more and more confidently. Wen Zhihao now has a rough judgment on the Japanese team.Although the opponent's style of play is very delicate, the short pass coordination also has a bit of Barcelona Tiki-Taka style shadow.However, Wen Zhihao had played against Barcelona twice, and compared with the Japanese team in front of him, it was only superficial.Empty has the ball, but has no ability to suddenly speed up.Compared with Messi and Suarez, the personal ability of forward players is even higher.

Barcelona in Asia is very famous, but Wen Zhihao's vision is different now.In his eyes, the Japanese team's pass control is simply invisible.

Such an opponent who lacks absolute finishing ability.What's the point of giving up the midfielder?
The more cumbersome the ball control, the bigger the openings will be. Wen Zhihao's fatal blow in the quick counterattack is the most troublesome nirvana for opponents.

In the first half, the Japanese team's ball possession rate reached 71%, but they only shot five times, and the two shots were on goal. Zeng Cheng did not threaten the goalkeeper at all.

After 15 minutes of intermission, the Chinese team returned to the field and made the first substitution.Liu Ruofan replaced the martial arts king.In the first game of entering the national team, he won the half-time debut opportunity.Liu Ruofan's career as a national player has been smoother than that of Wen Zhihao and Liang Xin.

Liu Ruofan is a typical all-rounder, having played as a striker, winger, attacking midfielder and attacking midfielder.The best thing is the front waist.Today he made his debut in the national team as an attacking midfielder.

This substitution is an obvious signal. All the commentators are in high spirits, and they are finally going to strengthen their offense!

The brave wins when they meet on a narrow road. This is the attitude that a team that is about to go to the World Cup should have!

"Marcelo, I really let you talk. The Japanese team's offense is really not good. But is this substitution too risky? This is only Liu's first game." Assistant Madaloni asked.

Lippi's scheming eyes showed a hint of cunning: "Don't you think that everyone who plays next to Wen Zhihao will be influenced by him? Gold is always buried in the ground, even if he has his own light, who can see it? For young people, we have to expect surprises. Before the World Cup starts, any risk is worth it."

(End of this chapter)