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Chapter 238 King of the Left Wing (Please Subscribe)
With the presence of the "King of the Land" (a nickname for a player), there's naturally no "Piero Zone" (a specific area for a player with a strong physique like Piero).

Even Tuttosport wouldn't dare utter such nonsense.

If you play well and score one goal in a game, you're considered to be dominating the left flank. But if Lu Qiuwang can score a hat-trick even when he's not playing well, what does that mean by "left flank"?
The wrong position limited Del Piero's development.

If it were just a different right-wing player, they could probably get some kind of high-ranking position alongside Figo and the others.

However, on the left flank, you have to be either a dragon coiled up or a tiger crouching.

Even the Welsh King can only serve as a substitute for the Land King and, incidentally, fix cars.

If you want to make a name for yourself on the left wing, playing as a full-back is a more reliable option.

The match hadn't even started yet, but the Italian commentators hadn't forgotten Lu Deyang's terrifying pronouncements during his time at Sampdoria: the navy blue club was about to become the strongest club in Europe.

They consistently achieve a double victory against the three strongest teams in the north each season, and may even achieve a quadruple or six-fold victory, depending on who is unlucky enough to encounter Sampdoria in a cup competition.

Lu Deyang waved to Wiljoward from a distance as he juggled the ball.

The old guy said he wouldn't play for many more years, but now he's a key player for Juventus.

If I remember correctly, he later went to Milan.

Take Italian defenders' talk of retiring with a grain of salt. After 30, changing clubs three or four times wouldn't be a problem; they're all incredibly resilient.

Wiljoward wasn't in such a good mood.

Facing Lu Deyang head-on is not so simple.

With variations in stride frequency, pace, and rhythm, there are countless possible combinations.

The situations you face when defending Robben and Duff are different. Lu Deyang's range can go from fast, long strides to small, quick steps. Only a defender knows how difficult that is.

The only thing that comforted him was that, at his suggestion, Lippi switched back to a four-defender formation.

When playing against Lu Deyang, using three defenders was practically handing the ball to the enemy.

"Get ready, we're heading back to the passage."

UEFA officials called out, and the players from both sides headed back to the players' tunnel.

Juventus mostly have familiar faces.

The lineup has undergone some changes, all of which are internal developments within Serie A.

Lu Deyang nodded and greeted his former teammates before walking out of the passage with them.

The Champions League theme song was introduced after the restructuring, and this song is indeed very important.

More than one top football star has said that this piece of music can motivate people. Zidane also said that hearing this piece of music makes the game feel like it's on a completely different level.

After the Champions League was restructured, it immediately surpassed the Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Cup, firmly establishing its status as the most important trophy.

After shaking hands, the players from both sides stood on either side of the refereeing team, their expressions very serious.

They were clearly also caught up in the atmosphere.

Being able to play in the Champions League can also be a significant factor in a player's transfer.

"The Champions League semi-finals are about to begin this season. Today, Manchester United's opponent is Juventus. This match is not as simple as we think. The team that has been rumored to be using drugs recently is very likely this Italian giant."

"Yes, neither the Italians nor the Germans play by the rules, so today's match was not a fair contest. Fortunately, Manchester United still has Dejan."

"Let's take a look at the starting lineups for both sides."

Manchester United's 4-4-2 formation with two holding midfielders:
Goalkeeper: Schmeichel
Defenders: Irwin, Pallister, Bruce, Gary Neville

Midfielders: Ludjohn, Redondo, Keane, Beckham
Forwards: Cantona, McClair.

Juventus 4-3-3 with two central midfielders and one defensive midfielder:
Goalkeeper: Peruzzi

Defenders: Gianluca Pessotto, Massimo Carrera, Viljoward, Ferrara

Midfielders: Paulo Sousa, Didier Deschamps, Antoni Conte

Forwards: Del Piero, Ravanelli, Lombardo.

"Both sides fielded their strongest lineups. Just looking at the national team members, Juventus's squad is more formidable than Manchester United's. This team, with the Italian national team as its backbone, combined with Portuguese prodigy Sousa and France's best defensive midfielder Deschamps, is practically an upgraded version of the Italian national team."

"Most importantly, Juventus's physical strength is extremely strong, ridiculously strong," Jim Beglin said sarcastically.

You can see it when the camera pans across the players from both teams.

Juventus' attacking players are significantly stronger than Manchester United's.

Lombardo is several sizes bigger than Beckham in the same position, which shouldn't be the case even if he's a few years older.

"Haha, yes, but I still don't have a high opinion of Juventus. In the face of absolute strength, any tricks and schemes are useless."

If it weren't for Sousa's technical skill, Juventus' midfield would simply be all muscle and brains.

This match was almost a perfect example of Ferguson's modified continental tactics, showcasing the pinnacle of defensive counter-attacking.

This naturally attracted a lot of attention.

The camera frequently focused on the stands, where almost the entire Agnelli family, the owners of Juventus, were present in the VIP boxes.

The princess would naturally not miss such an important occasion.

The British royal family doesn't watch Manchester United games much anymore, but the Duchess is always a regular at Old Trafford; the Gazzetta dello Sport even jokingly calls her the "godmother of Manchester United."

Compared to AC Milan, Juventus still lacks the depth and heritage.

They don't have many legendary figures.

Even fewer people showed up; big names like Zoff and Platini all have their own businesses.

Without Platini, Juventus would lose a key figure from its most glorious era.

Compared to the two Milan clubs, Juventus' first Champions League title didn't come until the 80s, followed by a glorious era of runners-up finishes.

At 7:30 p.m., Austrian referee Sandor Biro blew the whistle to start the match.

Ravanelli passed the ball across to Del Piero, who then turned and passed it to Conte. Conte continued to pass it across to Deschamps, and the Bianconeri played a very layered style of football.

Lippi's ability to dominate the football world for so many years must mean he has something special about him.

The Manchester United players weren't in a hurry.

They started with symbolic pressing when they realized they had no chance at the start of the game, showing more composure than most teams.

This is what is known as champion mentality.

If you can play steadily, then you have the confidence to win.

Unlike Amorim, who only got anxious at the very end.

This tactical contest wasn't particularly exciting, and the volume at the Theatre of Dreams was actually lower than before the show started.

Both teams have well-established tactical systems, and the key will be the midfield battle.

Even though Lu Deyang actively participated today, Juventus' midfielder's tackling ability is quite extraordinary.

Neither Deschamps nor Conte are easy opponents.

In the 7th minute, Sousa rushed up as soon as Keane received the ball.

This Portuguese midfielder is actually Juventus' softest player.

But Keane didn't let his guard down and immediately delivered a cross kick.

Redondo had barely received the ball when Deschamps launched a flying tackle.

Redondo unusually chose to pass back, because Deschamps was being followed by Conte who was watching his passing lane.

Pallister quickly made a sideways long pass to switch play.

As a defender with good passing ability, he keenly observed that Juventus' focus was on the right flank.

Beckham received the ball easily with almost no pressure, and then quickly dribbled it past the halfway line with a flick of his right foot.

He often sacrificed his offensive power.

However, this does not mean that Beckham is not good.

His long pass accuracy is top-notch even in England, a country that specializes in passing.

Ferrara quickly moved up to pressure Beckham, knowing that the young man had good passing ability.

Beckham attempted to dribble past his opponent but failed. He forced a pass, but Ferrara blocked it out of bounds.

The Italian defenders' tactical execution ability is quite formidable.

Gary Neville ran up the field to throw the ball in, only to find that Juventus's players were positioned to mark almost every point.

"Give it back."

Bruce reminded him.

Gary Neville turned and threw the ball back into the backfield.

Without the opportunity to force a pass forward, it's easy to give the opponent a chance to counterattack.

Bruce received the ball behind the center circle, and Lombardo rushed up to him.

Lombardo, who previously served as Lu Deyang's backup, has not only become stronger but also much more confident.

Bruce thought for a moment, then turned and passed the ball back to Schmeichel; a cross-court pass was still somewhat dangerous.

The Danish goalkeeper rushed out of the penalty area to launch a long ball, trying to find Lu Deyang.

However, Wiljoward was clearly aware of this as well. The short center-back quickly rushed towards Lu Deyang, marking him closely and creating an opportunity for Conte to receive the ball.

"You bastard, are you trying to kill someone?"

Lu Deyang complained.

"If you keep talking like that, I'll complain to the referee."

"Viljoward blinked and said."

"Dad, you're shameless!!!"

The two were still joking with each other when shouts came from the stands.

"Uncle Deyang, keep it up!!!"

Lu Deyang looked up and saw Paul Wiljoward waving vigorously.

“Pietro, children will only stand on the side of justice.”

Lu Deyang blinked at the other person, said something, and then turned and ran.

Pietro Verjoward felt a pang of sadness.

His son insisted on going to the game, so he helped him get time off work and bought tickets. Little did he know that he was there to cheer for the opposing team.

This was a significant blow to the elderly father.

The stalemate on the field continues.

Both teams have a very tight defense of the central area, so passing the ball from the flanks alone does not pose much of a threat.

As a winger, Del Piero has a major problem: he lacks speed and explosiveness.

They say he's not good, yet he always manages to score good goals; they say he's good, yet he can't be relied upon in crucial moments.

Lu Deyang quickly figured out how to play.

Juventus are known for their aggressive tackling, so let's not go head-to-head with them.

In the 17th minute, Schmeichel threw the ball out, and Irwin passed it to Redondo again.

Conte charged forward like a mad dog, and he doesn't have a very good temper when he plays football.

Seeing Lu Deyang asking for the ball, Redondo immediately made a pass to the side.

After Lu Deyang received the ball, Deschamps quickly moved to the wing.

Lu Deyang, who had the ball, took small, quick steps and dribbled diagonally, closing the distance between the two players.

Just as Deschamps accelerated, Lu Deyang flicked his ankle and passed the ball right in front of him.

Snapped,
Deschamps instinctively stretched out his foot but still couldn't touch it.

Cantona received the ball and, without stopping, passed it to the left wing again.

Lu Deyang went up and easily got the ball.

Deschamps, unwilling to give up, chased after Lu Deyang. Lu Deyang turned to look at Redondo, and the French defensive midfielder immediately moved his feet to try to block his passing route.

However, Lu Deyang flicked the ball down with the inside of his foot, but the ball flew laterally to the right wing.

Even if Deschamps isn't a genius, he knows he's been tricked.

She glared fiercely at Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang shrugged. No-look-pass isn't difficult. Is there really anyone who can't do it?
Beckham received the ball and Sousa tried to press him. Just as he was about to pass the ball, he saw Lu Deyang signal and decisively swung his arm and kicked the ball over Wiljoward's head into the penalty area. Cantona received the ball near the byline and his low shot was caught by Peruzzi.

Although the attack posed no real threat, Manchester United clearly found a way to counter it.

No matter how fast you press, you can't outrun the ball.

Quick passing and receiving can easily break through Juventus' tactical system.

This is the secret to Arsenal's ability to score against anyone they played against later on.

Ferguson clapped his hands with a smile, displaying the demeanor of a master.

As one of the most successful coaches in football history, he has also begun to pay attention to his personal image.

Damn Frenchmen!

He always acts like a gentleman.

This is the biggest reason why he changed his image.

Ferguson wouldn't allow himself to lose to a hated opponent anywhere.

Even though he hadn't cared that much before.

Sometimes he would think, how could there be such an annoying person?

Arsenal, who aren't even considered competitors, are strongly opposing Manchester United's schedule changes.

The Manchester derby will be held the day after this match.

The thought of this made him grit his teeth in hatred.

Otherwise, there would be a gap of more than ten days after the Arsenal match. A slight change to the schedule would make things much more reasonable and allow the players to get sufficient rest.

He'll remember this for the rest of his life, and he'll definitely find an opportunity to teach the French a lesson they won't forget.

Juventus's technique is also quite good.

The midfielders look rough, but none of them have the ability to dribble forward.

Deschamps received the ball and charged forward, battling with Keane before passing to Ravanelli, who, with his back to goal, smoothly laid the ball off to Lombardo.

Lombardo deftly evaded Gary Neville's tackle and delivered a cross.

Somewhat embarrassingly, no one was there to contest the ball in the middle, and Schmeichel easily caught it.

Ravanelli is hailed as Vialli's successor.

He should be the first choice for the Italian national team right now. However, he lacks both ability and luck.

Lu Deyang recalls that he later transferred to Middlesbrough, managed by Bryan Robson, where he won the Silver Boot but the team was relegated. The Manchester United captain's coaching was quite poor.

It's hard to find a number one among Robson, Bruce, and Hughes; none of them are really that good at coaching.

Lu Deyang thought that if he had too much money in the future, he might as well buy all the teams in the league and invite Manchester United to fight against Milan.

Nine coaches from each side will lead one team, with roughly the same transfer budget for everyone, and two seasons for all of them. It would be a battle between Inzaghi and Solskjaer, Nesta vs. Neville, which would definitely be very exciting and could even be turned into a variety show.

Leagues like Belgium, which are ranked not too low and don't have much money, are fine.

It is estimated that the football associations of smaller countries would also be willing to facilitate such a thing, as it could increase the attention on their leagues and cultivate a number of new talents in the country where the leagues are located within two years.

Even if we sell it later with the sponsorship fees, we shouldn't lose money.

The key issue is that something like this is very difficult to replicate a second time.

It's difficult to find so many famous coaches who are around the same age and have played for the same team throughout their careers.

However, it's somewhat unfair to Man.

Gary Neville is practically guaranteed a spot in the league.

It's hard to say who's the strongest among a bunch of hyped-up guys, but everyone knows who's the worst.

This is really a promising project. In a few years, Lu Deyang should consider whether to do it. The entire league is sponsored by Monica Hamburg.

……

As the game progressed, Lu Deyang was frequently organizing attacks on the left flank.

Use passing to move Conte and Deschamps around.

It doesn't matter if we don't score; we can just wear them down.

Even if you can run, can you still run more than 13,000 meters in a race?
Everyone can be Beckham in this kind of upheaval.

While Beckham may not have covered the legendary 16 kilometers in 90 minutes in a single match, his running ability is indeed quite impressive.

Ferguson is now using him as a disruptive force running down the right flank, occasionally delivering a good pass.

While it may not allow them to fully utilize Beckham's strengths, it's enough for Manchester United.

When excellent players are together, there always has to be a hierarchy.

Lu Deyang received the ball again and passed it back to Redondo, who flicked it with his right foot and dribbled past Conte with a croquet-like move.

Deschamps didn't dare to go up and fill in, and kept his eyes on Lu Deyang.

Redondo can calmly dribble forward.

Lombardo and Piero could only run back as fast as they could.

But before they could return to their half, Redondo started his rapid forward charge.

Deschamps couldn't hold back and went to defend, but Redondo immediately passed the ball to the left wing.

Lu Deyang dribbled forward, and Ferrara didn't even dare to challenge him, standing on the edge of the penalty area waiting for Lu Deyang to get the ball.

This made Lu Deyang, who originally wanted to go through the two-on-one situation, change his mind.

He simply flicked the ball slightly to Ferrara.

He turned to face Ferrara, feigning a flick of the ball with his right foot but then tapped it into the penalty area with the outside of his left foot.

Snapped--

For Lu Deyang, falling behind for even a moment was enough.

Once inside the penalty area, he turned and delivered a through pass, but Wilchoward was a step too slow to cover.

Snapped--

The ball rolled directly from his feet towards the center, and McClair easily used the inside of his foot to send the ball into the right side of the goal, before Peruzzi could even make a save.

boom--

After 30 minutes of play, the deadlock was finally broken.

Although McClair scored the goal, anyone with eyes can tell who deserves the most credit.

"Deyang!"

"Deyang!"

"Deyang!"

The name number 7 echoed through the theater once again.

This is the King of the Theatre of Dreams.

"Goal!"

"McLyre!"

"McLair scored the first goal of the day with an assist from Dejan."

"Dejan orchestrated the attack down the left flank, combining with Redondo before bursting into the box and delivering a low cross that McClair could easily score."

"Manchester United's left-wing attack, from Redondo to Dejan, and then from Dejan to Cantona, is very well-coordinated and fluid. It's not that you can limit Manchester United's left flank by simply using a large number of players to contain Dejan. Three or more players are working together, and if you want to win the ball away from them, you need to have at least two more players than the attacking side."

"That's right, Manchester United players run very well and are always looking for positions to receive the ball, which forces their opponents to keep running as well."

"If the defender is forced to run passively, they will soon be pulled into open spaces. This is an unsolvable problem."

Lippi stood with his hands in his pockets, watching the field intently.

Even though he had anticipated it before the competition, it was still hard for him to accept.

Lu Deyang's abilities have gone beyond the realm of tactics.

It's like agreeing to line up and shoot your opponent, only to find out that your opponent is armed with AKs.

They are weapons from completely different eras.

While you're shouting "Emperor Banzai," the other side throws a little boy at you.

Can that be the same?

I didn't feel it this strongly when I was in Atlanta.

By the time he left Napoli to take over Juventus, Ludjohnsen was no longer in Serie A.

But when facing a showdown, you can still feel that damn oppressive feeling.

too strong!
It looked like a simple pass after a dribble on the left wing, but the constant passing and organization before that clearly had Juventus' players getting a bit disoriented.

That's why this sudden start-up seems so easy.

Ferrara might have thought Lu Deyang would continue to pass the ball back.

For more than half an hour, they created the illusion for Juventus that Manchester United couldn't do anything to them even when they got to the edge of the penalty area.

Then suddenly it revealed its fangs.

Being able to endure is one aspect, but having a strong inner strength is another.

Lu Deyang taught Juventus a good lesson.

It's not that there's no way to break down the door, it's just that we want to use a more clever method.

……

McClair was ecstatic after scoring the goal.

The goal in the semi-final!
If this continues, he might even make his mark on the Champions League top scorers list.

This Welsh international knows very well that scoring more goals while playing means greater fame, and greater fame means a more comfortable life after retirement.

He's buying Lu Deyang a watch now; it's an investment.

However, it's so risky that it's a very stable investment that guarantees principal protection.

He had previously thought that Cantona and Andy Cole would put a lot of pressure on him.

Looking at it now, Cantona is reckless and Andy Cole is short-sighted. If things continue like this, who knows who will stay at Manchester United for longer?

Paul Welchoward in the stands was shouting and celebrating wildly.

The Juventus players around him fell silent.

If I hadn't known he was a player's family member, I probably would have been beaten up by now.

Juventus fans have always been one of the most aggressive groups. Milan fans also have their share of football hooligans, but they are far less aggressive. Juventus fans, on the other hand, are a force to be reckoned with.

"This is really difficult."

Conte, wearing the captain's armband, lowered his head and spoke.

He transferred from Lecce to Juventus a long time ago.

Only later did they realize that they were simply being abused by Lu Deyang in a different place.

Today's match clearly reminded him of those painful memories.

"Used to it."

Lombardo said, "Back when we were at Sampdoria, every opponent felt the same way. I even saw a Dutchman cry once."

"real or fake?"

Conte asked.

"Seriously, you must understand that feeling of helplessness if you keep losing, no matter how hard you try, you can't win."

Lombardo said.

Conte rolled his eyes.

That's what they said, but it didn't sound very pleasant.

It seems that this season's Champions League journey may be coming to an end here.

Del Piero and his teammates returned to the center circle.

He rose to power relatively late; when Lu Deyang was making waves, he was still in the second tier.

However, in today's match, Lu Deyang's strength could still be felt.

Everyone is focused on defense, and Lu Deyang will still perform well against defenders of Ferrara and Wiljoward's caliber.

In comparison, Erwin and Pallister are somewhat weaker, but they have already kept a close eye on him.

The somewhat unwilling zebra prince wanted to give it his all.

Beep,
Ravanelli's kickoff was either a cross or a sideways pass.

Del Piero received the ball and tried to dribble forward, but Beckham continued to press aggressively.

Two gifted teenagers meet by chance.

Del Piero was very agile, and even deliberately used a croquet ball to get past Beckham.

By the time Beckham tried to catch up, it was too late.

However, Keane covered for the position very quickly, and he immediately slid in with a tackle.

Piero was startled and managed to control the ball with a sudden stop, but Beckham had already caught up.

Under these circumstances, Prince Zebra dared not act recklessly again and turned to give it to Paulo Sousa.

Sousa, as an important member of Portugal's golden generation, is softer in contrast to a tough guy like Deschamps.

He is actually a very versatile player.

After receiving the ball, he waited for Keane to press him before delivering a precise pass.

Conte received the ball on the other side and quickly rushed towards Manchester United's penalty area. This late run into the box caused some chaos in Manchester United's defense.

Redondo rushed over to cover, and Bruce and Irwin also charged in almost simultaneously.

Seeing this opening, Conte immediately sent a through ball.

Del Piero's starting speed is not slow.

"Get out of my way!"

Schmeichel sensed danger and decisively left through the door.

He still had a lot of momentum. Piero hesitated for a moment, which slowed him down, allowing the Danish goalkeeper to smother the ball.

A second later, Schmeichel got the ball and stood up.

Seeing Lu Deyang's position, it was indeed preparing for an attack.

The Danish goalkeeper tossed the ball up and kicked it away with a powerful kick.

"Danger! Reverse defense!!!"

Lippi shouted at the top of his lungs.

The ball flew straight across the center line with continued momentum, making the Italian coach realize something was wrong.

Ferrara rushed out of the penalty area to challenge Lu Deyang for the header. His jump height after the run-up was a bit exaggerated, so Lu Deyang simply gave up on jumping.

The ball was headed away forcefully from just outside the Juventus penalty area.

However, it was acquired by Cantona, who came later.

Cantona delivered another pass to Ludjohnsen, by which time the Juventus player had already returned to the penalty area.

Even so, it didn't give Lippi much of a sense of security.

The situation just now is exactly the same as it is now.

Lu Deyang dribbled into the penalty area, made a sudden stop and cut back, and stood near the top corner of the penalty area.

Ferrara carefully shifted his weight, ready to kick at any moment.

Lu Deyang lifted his right foot and then lowered it.

Click,
The ball moved slightly, and then Lu Deyang flicked it with his left foot and then swished it under the ball with his right foot.

boom--

It wasn't a fake shot.

Ferrara reacted too slowly and failed to extend his foot.

The ball soared into the air and headed straight for the right side of the goal. Peruzzi immediately dived to his side, but to his dismay, the ball was too far away; even from his closer position, he couldn't reach it. The ball grazed the right post and fell into the net.

boom--

"Deyang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Manchester United players sprinted forward, celebrating wildly.

Dream Theatre truly is a place where dreams come true.

Del Piero, hands on his hips, turned to look at Lu Deyang, who was surrounded by admirers, and couldn't help but feel envious...

(End of this chapter)