When the first half of the game ended, although the score was still zero to zero, anyone with eyes could see that Southampton's advantage was actually not small.

This advantage is not small, but it means that they occupy almost all the possession of the ball in the game. In this case, the defensive side is actually more tired, because they have to maintain tension and pressure at any time.

Against teams with good possession, their opponents often appear to collapse very suddenly - the kind of collapse that breaks down.

In fact, under their continuous pressure, the opponent has reached a critical point. Once this critical point is broken, it will be defeated.

The current situation is also the same. Although Manchester City has not conceded a goal yet, if it continues like this, they may have a big defeat in this game, and they will lose everything in the first game .

Guardiola has also seen this, but he has no other way. He can't adjust the state of the players during the game. He can only ask the players to continue to persevere. Can't lose too badly.

After all, the game is a matter of two rounds, this game is hopeless, and there is still a chance in the next game.

Ji Ya can also see this, so what he asked in the locker room is to continue to strengthen control and pressure in the second half, and if he has the opportunity, score him a few more goals!

Among the top eight teams this time, Ji Ya felt that the most threatening opponents were nothing more than the three opponents of Manchester City, Liverpool, and Barcelona. The others, regardless of Porto, Juventus, and Ajax, were worse.

Among these three teams, Manchester City as a whole brings the greatest pressure, Liverpool's threat lies in their trident, Barcelona's threat lies in their Messi, only Manchester City, their threat lies in their whole.

For Southampton, who also play overall, Manchester City's threat will be even greater.

That's why Ji Ya was so deliberate in this game.

The intermission time passed quickly, players from both sides came out, Ji Ya met Guardiola in the player tunnel, but this time the two didn't say much, but looked at each other, and then turned away head, and left the player channel.

Now it's the stage of trying to see things, and of course there is no need to play any more intrigues.

After the start of the second half, amidst the shouts of Southampton fans, Southampton still had the advantage on the field!

However, Manchester City appeared to be a lot more active in the second half.

They created a good attacking chance early in the second half, and after a quick pass from midfield, Riyad Mahrez played the ball wide to Aguero, who forced his way down the floor and passed the ball. At the far point, Sterling used his speed to get rid of Cancelo's defense, and volleyed from a small angle. Mendy, who was in a good position, punched the ball out with both fists, and the ball was caught by Cancelo Get it, and then take advantage of the trend to start counterattacking.

The ball was transferred to Rodri's feet, and Rodri passed the ball to Grealish. Grealish saw Cancelo on the right cutting in at high speed, and immediately passed the ball with a long pass. Cancelo took off, Heading the ball back from the wing, Valverde, who followed up, dribbled the ball forward, and then curled the ball to shoot, and the ball was slightly wide of the far post.

At the beginning of the second half, both sides had a threatening attack, which shocked everyone, wondering whether the second half was about to start a confrontation...

But soon, Southampton and Manchester City proved that they are still competing for possession.

In other words, Manchester City tried hard to play faster, but was firmly suppressed by Southampton, not giving the opponent any chance to change the rhythm of the game.

Because if this rhythm continues, Southampton's advantage will be unshakable!

Many people have also seen this.

Du Yue began to retreat frequently to take the ball. He had the advantage on the field before, which was the overall effect, but now it is up to him to break the deadlock.

As Southampton's top card, at this time, of course, you need to stand up and make your own contribution.

Du Yue knew this very well.

And his condition is indeed quite good.

Soon, he got the ball in the midfield, and then started to dribble forward. After attracting enough attention, he passed the ball. Grealish followed up and shot directly without stopping the ball. The ball was caught by Ed Sen reluctantly confiscated.

Du Yue gave a thumbs up and ran back.

This attack failed, it doesn't matter, there will be another attack.

Ji Ya nodded off the court. Du Yue's performance was very good. His movements were light and his state was very good. Under such circumstances, it was only a matter of time before the deadlock was broken.

Of course, Manchester City will not let Du Yue attack so arrogantly, but they have no other way. Under the suppression of Southampton, Du Yue runs around to get the ball, and Manchester City cannot concentrate their forces to deal with him. If one person goes up to defend, it is easy for him to break through.

After the breakthrough, Du Yue can play a huge role whether he is passing the ball or shooting himself.

Manchester City's defense began to loosen gradually.

If the previous possession of the ball was to constantly create pressure, then Du Yue's breakthrough with the ball is to constantly start to leverage the cornerstone of Manchester City's defense.

Manchester City can't afford too many troops to defend Du Yue.

Rodri made a direct pass, Du Yue received the ball from the left and made a breakthrough pass, Vardy headed high.

Du Yue retreated in the middle to take the ball, and then forced a breakthrough. After dodging a shot gap, he decisively kicked a shot from the top of the penalty area. The ball was barely saved by Edson, and Otamendi immediately made a big kick.

"Manchester City's defense is in jeopardy! Under such circumstances, it is almost a matter of time before Southampton scores! What will they do next? Under such circumstances, if Manchester City wants to score a point away, they will It will be very difficult to do!"

Amid the chanting of the commentator, the Southampton players continued to exert pressure, while the Manchester City players were gritting their teeth and struggling to support.

However, at this moment, an accident changed the course of the game.

There are always accidents on the football field, but this accident is not what the Southampton fans want to see.

In the No. 60 minute of the game, Du Yue changed position to the right, Cancelo picked a pass, Du Yue took off and headed the ball, handed it to Valverde who was next to him, and then accelerated forward after landing, Valverde De quickly passed the ball back, but before catching the ball, Du Yue slipped and fell to the ground very abruptly!

The fall didn't seem serious, and the fans didn't worry about it. They just regretted the termination of the attack. However, as Du Yue continued to lie on the ground and didn't get up, but touched his right foot, everyone His complexion changed at the same time!

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