I Want to Be the King of Football

When Albertini was in the sky bar in Lisbon, analyzing the possibility of Sporting Lisbon reversing Porto, in Porto in the far north, Mourinho and his coaching team were also studying their opponents in the office.

They all have an astonishing consensus that the opening game after the winter break is crucial.

We must win Sporting Lisbon! Mourinho slammed his pen on the table.

This is their conclusion after more than two hours of research and looking at the entire season schedule.

That is to take out Porto, extend the lead to ten, and in the following January, do everything possible to win all the games to further extend the lead.

As a result, it will be easier for Porto to usher in a two-front battle in February.

Conversely, if this game is lost, the lead is cut to four points, which is dangerous.

If Sporting Lisbon is holding on tight before the two-line battle, the four-point advantage is too subtle, and it will be difficult for Porto to devote himself to the two-line battle, which will be huge for Mourinho. challenge.

Sporting Lisbon's hope of winning the title must be completely killed, so at the Alvalade Stadium, we must kill Sporting Lisbon and take all three points! Mourinho said loudly.

The big goal is clear, then the next step is to subdivide the work.

How to kill Sporting Lisbon?

This is a very broad question, and the job of the coaching staff is to turn this illusory goal into a task for the players to execute on the pitch.

A very important reason why Sporting Lisbon has performed well this season is the trident in the frontcourt.

Boas was the first to speak out.

After Jardel left for England, Nikulei was the center first. So far this season, Nikulei has only scored one goal in the Portuguese Super League. Instead, it is the teenager Sudong who has scored six goals so far. Five assists, mind you, and that's when he came off the bench in multiple games.

If last season's Su Dong was regarded as a budding star, then this season's Chinese teenager was born out of nowhere.

Under the suppression of Boloni's partiality to Nikulei, Su Dong still showed quite good strength and potential, which makes people believe that the future of this 18-year-old will be bright.

When he heard the name of Su Dong, Mourinho's eyes flashed a complicated look.

He always remembered that in the Portuguese Cup final last season, it was Sudong's goal that caused Porto to miss the championship.

But now, time has changed.

The two wings of Quaresma and Ronnie have also performed very well this season, but it is not difficult for us to deal with them, because the two wings always have to create a threat through the middle of the road, so from the beginning to the end, Sporting Lisbon is the best. The player who threatens is Su Dong. Boas made a final decision and firmly targeted Su Dong.

This player has played against Porto last season, and everyone is no stranger.

Last season we suffered from Su Dong's losses, but Jardel who gave Su Dong a header was no longer there, and we are different now. Mourinho continued Boas's words and said confidently.

He still clearly remembers that in the Portuguese Cup final last season, he had a thought in his mind, that is, the lack of high school defenders, Carvalho and Andrade could not restrain Sudong, which was terrible.

But now it's different.

The old captain Jorge Costa failed to challenge in the Premier League and returned to Porto last summer. Now, Porto's main centre-back combination is Jorge Costa and Carvalho.

The former is 1.88 meters tall, but has a very good air control ability, while Carvalho is very flexible and has a strong sense of grabbing.

Mourinho is confident that this season's combination of central defenders,

Stronger and firmer than last season's central defender.

Also, Porto lacked two full-backs last season, but they are now filled.

One is Paulo Ferreira from Setubal, and the other is Valente brought in from Leiria. These two full-backs and central defenders have formed the most unbreakable back line in the Portuguese Super League this season.

Even in the UEFA Cup, Porto's defence was the strongest.

Today is different from the past. Although Sudong is comprehensive, Porto is not unable to freeze him.

I specifically analyzed Su Dong's games from last season to this season, including his data and game performance. Rui Faria, a core member of the coaching staff, also came forward to express his opinions.

The character of this player is indeed very comprehensive, but he has two weaknesses.

Tell me, Mourinho said with interest.

One is his left foot. From last season to this season, Sudong's left foot has not been very good. The only time that attracted attention was when he assisted Quaresma, but to be honest, the quality of the pass was not Very high, not too difficult.

Hearing this, Boas nodded and said: Su Dong is a right-footed player, and his left foot is weaker, which is normal.

So, Faria emphasized, our defense should focus on restraining Su Dong's right foot, and I made statistics that the balls passed to him by Sporting Lisbon are basically going to the right foot. Should be a little more careful.

What is there to say?

The best defense is not to let your opponent get the ball.

If he can cut off the ball passed to Sudong by Sporting Lisbon, can Sudong still be a threat?

And one more? Mourinho asked with concern.

Faria didn't say anything, but he laughed, If you say it, I'm afraid you won't believe it.

People are even more curious.

Su Dong is 1.95 meters tall, but his header is weak.

It's impossible. Boas objected. He has scored headers this season, and more than one.

Yes, but if you count the number of headers and headers he has made, you will find that in fact, he does not take advantage very often, and uses his body more to get into position. I guess that his judgment of placement is not very good. it is good.

As the saying goes, a blind cat meets a dead mouse.

With devil wings like Ronnie and Quaresma, Sporting Lisbon has no shortage of crosses from the side. Even by chance, he can score two headers, right?

But Faria said so firmly that Su Dong's header was not good, which was really surprising.

Because in their impression, Su Dong has always been tall and burly, which is very advantageous in header.

But again, Faria was right.

Su Dong is only 18 years old, he is inexperienced in the competition, and he is not good at judging where to go. This is normal.

No one of us could grab Su Dong before, but now we have Jorge Costa, who can completely control him on the golf ball. Faria stretched out his right hand and made a grasping action, which seemed to win holding.

This made Mourinho very happy and kept nodding his head.

The ground pass limits the right foot, the left foot is almost disabled, and Porto has a high school defender like Jorge Costa, so what threat can Su Dong have?

Going for a header with Jorge Costa with his poor positioning?

Freezing Su Dong is equivalent to freezing Sporting Lisbon's offense.

As long as the goal of Sporting Lisbon is frozen, Porto will be sure to take all three points away.

In this way, the lead has been expanded to ten points, and the Portuguese Super League champion this season will basically be unable to run away.

Thinking of this, Mourinho has a strong desire in his heart.

This will be his first championship trophy since coaching!

The next week's training will focus on practicing this style of play, especially offensive and defensive drills. We must focus on attacking Su Dong. Jan Koskas is 1.91 meters tall, so let him play the role of Su Dong. Our defensive formation revolves around limiting Su Dong.

Targeted simulation practice, which is also the conventional tactical play for all professional teams to prepare for the game.

Jankoskas' footwork is a little worse. Our second team has a center named Hugo Almeida, who is also 1.91 meters tall. Unfortunately, he is a left-footer, but I think he is more suitable to play Su Dong. this role.

Assistant coach Brito, who had not spoken for a while, spoke at this time.

Mourinho pondered for a moment, nodded and said: Then transfer him to the first team and play this role together with Jan Koskas. We must practice the defensive line skillfully so that Su Dong can't turn it over. Raise any storm!

When it comes to the end, Mourinho is gnashing his teeth.

The first championship trophy in his life was to fall at the feet of Su Dong. With his disrespectful character, he didn't take revenge, so he was still Mourinho?

Boy, this time I'm going to make it difficult for you to fly!

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Su Dong didn't know that in Porto in the north, Mourinho was preparing to freeze his tactics with an unprecedented level of attention. He also didn't know that an 18-year-old named Almeida was arrested because of him. Called to the first team in advance.

As usual, Su Dong got up early every day for training, followed Nuno Cruz in the gym to work out his body and exercise strength. He trained with his teammates every day, and practiced together after training.

The only difference is that the content of the extra practice adds a header fight.

Andre Cruz and Albertini are both experienced veterans, especially André Cruz is still a central defender, they will make analysis according to Su Dong's training situation, find out the pros and cons, and then help He corrected it.

Pontes will give professional advice in a targeted manner, pointing out where Su Dong should go.

Time flies by in this intense preparation and full and compact rhythm.

After the winter break, Sporting Lisbon will finally usher in the 16th round of the Portuguese Super League.

Home to Porto!

This is the most important game for Sporting Lisbon so far this season, especially the loss to Porto in the pre-season Super Cup, which has made the defending champion feel an unprecedented humiliation.

Now, the top two teams in the Portuguese Super League standings will face off, which is bound to be a focus battle related to the trend of the Portuguese Super League in the second half of the season. Not only the two teams, but even the entire country of Portugal has unprecedented attention.

Some media even shouted that as long as Porto scored three points, the Portuguese Super League champion would lose the suspense in advance.

Before the game, most people were not optimistic about Sporting Lisbon.