The Young Lion

Players from both Millwall and Chelsea also returned to the pitch with high spirits, and the two sides changed sides to fight again.

Mourinho stood on the sidelines concentrating on observing Millwall's adjustments in the second half.

First of all, Chelsea must have undergone a new round of tactical adjustments at halftime, but they cannot completely rely on the content shown in the first half as the basis for adjustments.

Aldridge is a well-known on-the-spot command artist. If this factor is not taken into account, Chelsea's adjustment is likely to be directional.

Because of this, Mourinho must have his own certain prejudgment.

On the one hand, this kind of prediction is based on the characteristics of the opponent, that is, his understanding of the characteristics of Aldridge's formation adjustment on the spot, and on the other hand, it is based on his own experience. It was himself who broke the boat when he fell behind 0:2. , what should I do?

Similarly, Aldridge is also concerned about the adjustment of Chelsea in the second half.

Although Aldridge feels that the possibility of Chelsea's adjustment is 55 to 50, he cannot jump to conclusions.

There is some fear in his heart, and this fear is Mourinho's utilitarianism to the extreme!

What if, Chelsea made a midfield substitution and removed Robben?

Put on a defensive player to further strengthen the defense!

The fighting spirit that Drogba will contribute on the defensive end is completely higher than that of Robben. It can even be said that Robben has a common problem with traditional offensive geniuses: unwillingness to defend.

For Robben like this: The best game environment is worse than other teammates defending. He can attack and play happily in the frontcourt.

But the probability of this is still relatively low.

Considering Robben's excellent performance in the first half, his contribution to both goals cannot be ignored. No matter what, Mourinho would not dare to replace Robben in 45 minutes. That is simply forcing Robben to openly rebel!

This is the Champions League final!

And the risk of such a substitution is too great. Big enough to bet on the coach's life!

If Robben was replaced to strengthen the defense and finally lost the game, this substitution would destroy Mourinho I's reputation, and this shame would accompany him for a lifetime, and it would never be obliterated. An unimaginable negative blow.

Because the stakes are too high,

So Mourinho didn't even dare to think about it, he could only squeeze all the energy of the Chelsea players on the field. Put in as much defense as you can, just make sure you don't concede the ball and the trophy will come to Stamford Bridge!

Only 3 minutes into the second half of the game, Aldridge's eyes suddenly became sharp on the sidelines, and he showed a grim smile without warning. Although it was only fleeting, it exposed the crazy thoughts in his heart at the moment.

Mourinho!

Why?

Why?

Why did you make this adjustment?

On the field, Chelsea strengthened the defense in the penalty area, and Makelele's position was obviously retreated a bit, and he can support the back line at any time!

At first glance. Chelsea surrounded the penalty area even more tightly.

In contemporary European football, offense can shape the game. Such as Millwall, Barcelona's control style of play, defense can also shape the game situation, such as the England national team coached by Aldridge, the Greek team of Rehhagel, Chelsea of ​​Mourinho, and from time to time in Italy Those tyrannical super stable teams, this is actually control, but not the control of the ball, but the control of the space!

Under such a control concept, if the defense area is absolutely ruled and the opponent does nothing here, then the opponent will not be able to score goals!

This is similar to the fact that the opponent who controls the ball cannot get the ball and naturally cannot attack.

But Chelsea's adjustment is a timely help!

Why?

What Millwall wants to strengthen is the control of the midfield, but the opponent strengthens the penalty area instead. It is conceivable that, under the ups and downs, Millwall will not only regain control of the midfield, but may also play a dominant effect!

Why?

Why?

Mourinho, why?

At the end of this crazy thought, Aldridge said silently in his heart: Mourinho, why? Because it's Mourinho!

At the same moment, Mourinho witnessed the situation on the field and observed the change of Millwall's formation in the second half. He frowned deeply and murmured subconsciously: How could this be? This...

After Millwall weakened the center forward, Chelsea did not have Millwall players in the penalty area when attacking in positional battles, and even the threat point could not be seen outside the center of the penalty area!

According to Mourinho's understanding of Aldridge's on-the-spot command.

At this time, it should be the time to exert the power of changing fronts, or, the guards with swords stepped forward to make meritorious service!

Aldridge has never used such a no advance, no retreat style of play when he is behind in a key game!

The Chelsea players on the field didn't have much thought, especially the defensive players on the back line. There was no marking target, and their defense area was absolutely safe. It seemed that the situation was very comfortable.

But what about in midfield? It's another picture.

Kaka, Ronaldinho, Alonso, De Rossi, plus the full-backs stepped forward to support, the wingers stretched the width of the field, Millwall concentrated in the midfield to pass the ball quickly and smoothly, the Chelsea players had no chance to touch the ball , There is no chance of foul.

Lampard, Ballack, Essien, Drogba, these four are the main defensive force in the midfield, but they all have to care about their respective defense zones. Makelele's task in the second half is to mark the opponent's accidental attack point. For example, a full-back inserts obliquely into the penalty area, or a midfielder advances forward, so he will not push out rashly, while Robben mostly defends symbolically. It is understandable that he is the key figure when Chelsea's offensive and defensive transitions instigate counterattacks. The first time to run out of space, catch the ball and control it, and then play a threatening counterattack.

But now, the Chelsea midfielder has completely lost!

Millwall kept opponents at bay and distracted with a dizzying string of quick passes.

Under such circumstances, it is easier for Millwall to have players create opportunities in a small space.

After the opponent's rhythm couldn't keep up, the first point of Millwall's improvement in the first half was revealed: the long-range shot opportunity!

In the first half, when there is no advantage in midfield. It is difficult to find opportunities for long shots. It's not that you can't shoot from a distance. Instead, they will always be interfered or guarded by the other party.

Now it is the ball running fast, the players move to tear up the space in front of the penalty area, and then pass the ball to teammates who are temporarily unmarked, and the teammates can fully display their long-range shooting strength naturally.

In the 52nd minute of the game, Lahm, Alonso and Kaka passed consecutively. Kaka knocked the ball back after making a fake move to force a breakthrough in front of Makelele.

Ronaldinho, who was slightly to the left behind him, trotted forward, gently stopped the ball with his right foot, stepped on the right step, and blasted a high-quality long-range shot!

He didn't hit a high-altitude curved ball, but aimed at the lower left corner of Chelsea's goal!

The ball passed through the gap between Carvalho and Ferreira, there may be less than one meter of space, but the ball shot by Ronaldinho passed through there!

Ronaldinho shot from long range! Chelsea's goal is dangerous! Cech! Cech! Cech made an extreme save, he blocked the ball with a single palm! Oh, oh, omg! Goal! Goal! Yes! Cech blocked the ball and slowed down. The ball bounced in the small penalty area, and C Ronaldo followed up with a supplementary shot. The ball was easily kicked into the goal! The linesman decided that C Ronaldo was not offside. From the slow-motion playback It also confirmed that the referee's penalty was accurate! c Ronaldo was not offside! Only 8 minutes into the second half, Millwall immediately pulled back a goal!

After Ronaldo scored a goal, he rushed directly into the goal and held the ball in his arms, breaking away from the encirclement encircled by Chelsea trying to delay time. He held the ball in his left hand and jogged towards the midfield.

The Lions fans in the stands roared passionately, applauding Ronaldo's goal, but also proud of Millwall's fighting spirit!

Chelsea players are a little restless.

They didn't understand why they allowed the opponent to score even though the defense was more determined in the second half than in the first half?

Maybe it was bad luck.

If Cech saves the ball or blocks the baseline, there will be no C Ronaldo's supplementary shot.

Mourinho looked dignified on the sidelines.

He knew that this was the effect of Aldridge's tactical adjustment!

So obvious!

So obvious!

In the first half, and even in the past many years, Millwall's opportunities for supplementary shots in the penalty area, or the focus of the two-point attack, have different distributions.

On the periphery, there are midfielders to follow up. In the middle of the penalty area, it is either a center forward or a midfielder.

But in the follow-up at the two points on the left side of the penalty area, Millwall has not done well and is relatively weak.

Because Ronaldinho plays a left winger, he is not a traditional winger, nor is he a modern winger. He is like a front midfielder, grabbing points, and making up shots. That kind of work is rarely done by him, or he delivers shells on the outside. , or a personal breakthrough, or even a frontal advance in an attack, but making up shots, following up, and grabbing points, this kind of work is really not what Ronaldinho does.

However, after Ronaldo moved to the left, his threat to the penalty area and the threat to the goal are first of all different from Ronaldinho. Secondly, Chelsea players have not yet adapted to such a change in follow-up at two points.

2:1!

what to do?

Mourinho made gestures on the sidelines, telling the players not to relax or waver, and continue to defend!

Chelsea players should also find that Millwall's control over the midfield has improved horribly. However, being scored is like opening a door full of wind, blowing chills down their backs, and guarding the penalty area. It is the most basic defense. In front of the powerful Millwall, now let them rush out of the penalty area and disrupt Millwall's midfield again.

Mourinho tried not to show anxiety or panic on the sidelines.

He also kept comforting himself and reminding himself in his heart.

Only 2:1, still leading, still leading!

Even if it is 2:2, so what? So what? !

Starting from the overall situation of the game, Chelsea still has a big advantage!

The energy to keep fighting!

Even if it is 2:2 in 90 minutes, Mourinho firmly believes that in overtime, Chelsea will be able to take advantage of this layer and defeat Millwall in one fell swoop.

Besides, it's only 2:1 now.

Fuck you! (To be continued..)

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