Hexagonal monster crushing European football

Manchester United's strategy is simple.

Defensive counterattack.

Mourinho has repeatedly emphasized that he cannot play against Manchester City.

In other words, you can't play against Guardiola's team.

So Manchester United was very cautious after getting the ball.

Backcourt kick.

Waiting for all Manchester City players to press.

Utilize the speed of young player Rashford and the pulling ability of veteran Ibrahimovic.

A fatal blow to Manchester City's defense.

Unfortunately, in Manchester City's game, the frontcourt attack group rotated.

Only Zhao Yi and Aguero were left, along with Nolito and a child who had not integrated into the team.

The two defensive midfielders are both defensive and interception-oriented and cannot easily attack.

Therefore, Manchester City did not use a high press.

Instead, a line of defense was built in the midfield and backfield.

In the frontcourt, there is only one Phil Foden who works very hard and wants to prove himself.

Keep running.

After running it a few times, I found that the effect was average, so I simply returned it.

Manchester United saw this posture, slowly moved forward, and began to look for opportunities.

This city derby was not as exciting as the first game.

The two sides struggled for more than ten minutes, but neither kicked the door.

Phil Foden is too young and has no experience in top leagues. Zhao Yi gave him the ball several times, but unfortunately he was unable to make a breakthrough. After getting the ball and being pressed by Blind, he could only pass back or make a direct mistake.

The condition is not bad, but unfortunately my body and technique are not good enough.

It still takes several years of experience.

Fortunately, Kante was there on Manchester City's right wing, so it was not beaten into pieces.

"Zhao Yi, it can be clearly seen that he has been looking for Foden several times. He still takes great care of this junior from the youth training!

It's a pity that Foden was a little uncomfortable...and made another mistake..."

This time after Foden got the ball, Herrera pulled him up and fell directly to the ground. Herrera touched the ball first, so he would not be called for a foul.

Herrera observed the position of his teammates and quickly looked for Pogba.

Pogba's ability to organize, pass and shoot is acceptable.

This talented player is definitely the top midfielder of the new generation.

"Herrera's pass was a little deflected. Pogba was very steady and stopped the ball! He turned around and hit the goal directly!"

Pogba turned around outside the penalty area, and Kanter came to block it in time. He was still blocked behind him, and then he took off and shot.

The football flew off the crossbar.

If the shot was on target, Bravo might not have time to react to the force of the kick.

"Manchester United's attacking speed is very good, and Pogba needs to be watched closely.

There is also Rashford on the wing and Ibrahimovic at the front.

Manchester United has many attacking points. "

In the Manchester City backcourt, at this time, only Kanter has good pushing ability.

He is not suited to this role, but compared to Fernandinho and Otamendi, he stands out.

Without Gundogan, Silva, and Stones, Manchester City's ability to play the ball in the backcourt has dropped by a notch.

Zhao Yi could only respond by retreating.

Otherwise, once Kanter is surrounded, Manchester City's midfielder is likely to be locked up.

Manchester United also discovered this problem, so when Manchester City had the ball, they took the initiative to press forward and try to cause Manchester City to make mistakes in the backcourt.

"Otamendi! Just hit Herrera with a big kick!"

"Looking for Pogba again!

Now... this passing route is too obvious, right? "

Herrera's passing level is average, and he will look for Pogba after getting the ball.

This is Mourinho's explanation.

You can pass it this way the first time, but there will be problems if you pass it this way the second time.

Zhao Yi, who was quite far away, had already made a sliding tackle the moment Herrera passed the ball.

Easily intercept the ball in the passing lane.

Pogba accelerated his sprint, and when Zhao Yi got up to control the ball, he stuck Zhao Yi so hard that he could not turn around.

Zhao Yi gave the ball to Phil Foden who retreated from the wing.

Then he turned around and sped away.

Get rid of Pogba and receive Foden's pass.

Pogba gave a hard tug, but did not stop Zhao Yi.

He immediately turned around and chased after him.

In front was the interception of Herrera and Fellaini, and in the back was Pogba's pursuit.

After advancing for a certain distance, Zhao Yi did not slow down and kicked diagonally to the feet of Aguero who was retreating.

Then, the forward thrust took away Herrera.

Herrera has to keep an eye on Zhao Yi at all times. Even if there is no ball, he cannot let Zhao Yi move in this position.

Aguero's passing ability is a bit worse than that of De Bruyne and Silva, but compared to ordinary midfielders, he is not bad at all.

His ability to play the ball in the frontcourt is definitely the top level among forwards.

This pass directly passed Fellaini's defense and headed towards Zhao Yi.

Herrera was originally on the passing route between Aguero and Zhao Yi.

But the ball was passed ahead of schedule and went straight ahead.

Herrera couldn't keep up and watched as Zhao Yi shook him off and rushed towards the penalty area with a gust of wind.

Bailly, who was in front of Zhao Yi, did not go for the ball to make a clearance at the first moment, but stood directly in his position.

The football was closer to him, but he didn't dare to attack and destroy it.

This is due to extreme lack of confidence in oneself and fear of Zhao Yi's speed.

"Bailey...are you stunned?"

Aguero's pass is still flawed. If it were De Bruyne, it would definitely reach Zhao Yi's feet comfortably.

However, Bailly did not rush forward to fight for the ball with Zhao Yi.

As a result, Zhao Yi easily got the ball.

Facing the charging Zhao Yi, Bailly's choice caused Manchester United's defense to have big trouble.

If the siege is cleared immediately, the attack will be terminated.

However, it was Zhao Yi who took the ball, making Bailly afraid to step forward.

He was worried that if the clearance was not successful and Zhao Yi got the ball first and stopped and passed, the defense would be completely in chaos.

There must be something wrong with Bailey's choice.

Seeing Bailey's cowardly choice, Smalling yelled and immediately rushed forward, together with Bailey, preparing to stop Zhao Yi's breakthrough.

"Press up, press up!!" Smolin kept shouting as he leaned towards this side, asking Bailey to quickly squeeze Zhao Yi's space.

He can't be allowed to dribble forward so comfortably.

Not only can he break through, he can hit from that position.

As long as you give him space, he will never show mercy.

This space is enough for him to take a long shot!

Even if Bailly didn't go to make a clearance, he is still standing at the front of the penalty area, waiting for Zhao Yi's breakthrough.

Will he continue to carry the ball forward? ?

Smalling's understanding of Zhao Yi is obviously much better than Bailey's.

He suffered a lot under Zhao Yi.

Stealed, singled out, and shot from long range.

Now, his experience comes in handy.

However, it's not very useful.

After Zhao Yi got the ball and took two steps forward, he already hit the football with the outside of his instep.

There is no need for any forward movement, no need to observe the goal, or the position of the defensive players.

What matters is the unexpected.

Bailey stood stupidly in front, like an audience.

Watching the ball fly past, then turned his head and watched De Gea perform.

De Gea fell heavily to the ground, got up and roared at Bailly.

Then he kicked the football that rolled by his feet into the net again.

The ball went in!

Manchester City's first threatening attack pried open Manchester United's goal!