Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 213 The Battle of Wits Between Wenger and Blanco! Qin Ming's Personal Charisma! Angels Spread Their Wings!

"Cavani's missed golden opportunity had a significant impact on the Paris team; in those few minutes, their attack was chaotic and disorganized!"

"Hey! Look at Qin Ming's breakthrough on the wing! He used his 'elastico' dribble past Verratti, then nutmegged Aurier!"

"He single-handedly broke through Paris's wing!"

The 50,000 fans in the stadium were focused and held their breath as they stared at the Gunners' number 10.

"They covered up so quickly!" Qin Ming felt a little annoyed with Thiago Silva as he approached.

It's not that I have any opinion about this person; it's more like I'm praising them from the perspective of an opponent.

With no opportunity to cut inside, Qin Ming had no choice but to go down the byline and deliver a cross with his left foot.

But this time David Luiz didn't make a mistake, firmly blocking Giroud and preventing him from getting a chance to score.

The football flew directly to the other end.

Sanchez's volley, under Maxwell's interference, flew directly into the stands.

Beep!
The referee did not give Paris a chance to attack.

The first half has ended, with Arsenal leading Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 away from home.

The gunmen were naturally very satisfied with the result.

Qin Ming smiled as he walked back with his teammates, "Don't you guys feel that Paris is weaker than it was two months ago?"

Today, he wasn't under as much pressure as before, whether in terms of pressing pace or passing fluidity.

Moreover, due to the free-kick goal in the opening 10 minutes, Paris Saint-Germain was hesitant to commit fouls easily.

This gave Arsenal a very comfortable rhythm in the game.

"Is it possible that it's not that they've become weaker, but that we've become stronger?" Sanchez can now occasionally chime in, unlike before when he was a silent bum.

“Alexis is right!” Giru grinned.

"Peter, that was a brilliant save on that one-on-one!"

Qin Ming chuckled a few times and gave Cech a thumbs up.

He has also seen many excellent goalkeepers, such as Neuer and De Gea.

But when it comes to composure, Cech is second to none.

That calm composure that remained unchanged even as a storm was brewing.

Qin Ming felt he couldn't do it; he probably needed to experience more trials and tribulations before he could cultivate that mindset.

"He panicked."

Cech smiled. "From now on, when you're one-on-one with the goalkeeper, you can look him straight in the eye. If he avoids eye contact, then..."

He shared his experience on one-on-one situations with Qin Ming from a goalkeeper's perspective.

"Haha! Actually, I prefer to dribble past the goalkeeper; that's the most efficient way to score!" Qin Ming thought of several players in the football world who loved to dribble past goalkeepers.

Ronaldo, Baggio, Romario, and others.

Everyone's footwork is exquisite, which is why they have created countless classic moments.

I wonder if I'll be added to this list in the future?
"Going past the goalkeeper is also a good option, but I remember just two months ago, a Manchester City winger went past the goalkeeper and shot into an empty net but missed."

Mertesacker remembered it was Sterling.

"Kevin seems to be having a tough time there too!" Qin Ming could imagine De Bruyne's reaction when Sterling missed an open goal.

Hmm. But if it were me, I'd probably get a good scolding too.

Even if the two have a very good relationship.

After all, De Bruyne is known for his volatile temper on the court, showing no respect for anyone.

The two had argued several times before.

"Alright, let's take a break and I'll review the game."

Wenger interrupted Qin Ming's recollection.

"Our formation and tactical changes in the first half gave Paris a sense of unfamiliarity, so the situation was very favorable."

"But Paris has a strong ability to adjust, and Blanc is also an excellent coach."

"They will not passively wait for failure."

Wenger was writing and drawing on the tactics board.

The midfield, consisting of Qin Ming and four others, along with Giroud as the lone striker, was connected by a large circle.

Passing and control.

Since PSG won't dare to commit fouls easily, they should play to their strengths.

Passing and control.

"Since Paris's number 10 is used to dropping back to receive the ball, our two center-backs should push forward and watch out for the wingers making diagonal runs on both wings."

"Also, Paris scored a long-range goal in the last match, so we need to be careful today and not give them a chance to shoot."

Wenger studied PSG extensively before the match, and with the help of data analysts, he knew how to win.

Of course, theory is just theory; only practice yields true knowledge.

"In the previous seasons, we always qualified as the second-place team in our group. You all know what happened after that."

"So today I'll give it my all to reduce the pressure on my future self and break through the top 16 for the fourth consecutive year."

There was no self-deprecation in Wenger's tone, only anticipation of victory.

He spent nearly £100 million in the summer transfer window, and if he still hasn't achieved the expected results, then being sacked will be his final fate.

He was already aware of this before signing Qin Ming.

He didn't want his shooting career to end in the stench of the mud; he wanted a perfect ending.

Qin Ming looked at the professor who was speaking eloquently.

That's what personal charisma is all about.

Outstanding coaches in the football world, regardless of their tactical skills, all possess strong personal charisma.

Mourinho the Special One, Sir Alex Ferguson, Wenger the Professor, and so on.

Qin Ming leaned against the locker door in the locker room, feeling as if he had stepped into the vortex of the football world and become a part of the lives of these famous coaches.

That certainly can't end in a mundane way.

I am the most special one.

He recalled Mourinho's words.

That's very well said.

"Brothers, let's crush Paris and take all three points!" he suddenly shouted, standing on a chair.

"The Gunners will win!"

His teammates joined in the shouting.

Wenger walked to a corner of the locker room, looked at the excited young men, and quietly noticed something.

Every Arsenal player unconsciously turned towards Qin Ming.

"Personal charisma!" Wenger exclaimed in a voice only he could hear.

After a 15-minute halftime break.

Both teams' players returned to the field in high spirits.

Beep! ! !
The nights in Paris in December are bitterly cold, but the Parc des Princes stadium is like an oven.

"Allez, Paris!"

People use their voices to convey their emotions.

After Arsenal kicked off, they advanced while in possession of the ball, as instructed by Wenger.

But Paris Saint-Germain's response was clever.

As long as we don't commit fouls in dangerous areas, we should increase the intensity in other areas as needed.

"Make the transition at halftime faster!" Qin Ming shouted a reminder.

Compared to before, Arsenal has not only improved its overall strength, but also its team's adaptability.

And this is often the most difficult thing to achieve.

Clap, clap! Arsenal, trying to minimize their sluggishness, used a three-pass technique to avoid Motta while moving towards the left flank.

They besieged Verratti, the short-legged tiger.

Matuidi, being both dark-skinned and tough, is a formidable barrier.

Of course, you should pick the softest persimmons to squeeze.

"Pass it back!" Qin Ming immediately changed his running direction after making a through pass without stopping the ball, catching Aurier off guard and receiving Giroud's pass back.

Snap! Before Motta could steal the ball from behind, he completed another lob pass.

They were looking for Sanchez, who could make quick forward runs.

"Sanchez's chassis is too stable! He outmuscled Maxwell and then slid in for a shot!"

"What a pity! The angle of that shot was a bit off, and it went into the right side of the net!"

"Arsenal gave PSG a rude awakening right from the start!"

Zhan Jun became excited while watching.

But Paris Saint-Germain was not to be trifled with and quickly retaliated.

The 57th minute of the game.

Ibrahimovic's positioning ability is often overlooked, and Mertesacker believes that simply pushing forward can limit Ibrahimovic's contribution to the attack.

Furthermore, the coverage area of ​​the two defensive midfielders is too small. This directly results in Di Maria tucking in, Coquelin passively following to defend, leaving Ibrahimovic unmarked in the flanks.

Koscielny reacted quickly.

But he couldn't stop Ibrahimovic. The Swedish striker touched the ball repeatedly and finally used his physical advantage to push Koscielny aside.

Arsenal's defense was under immense pressure.

When Mertesacker moved to cover and Bellerin followed suit, Ibrahimovic delivered a long diagonal pass.

The football fell towards Cavani.

The "happy football" champion pretended to dribble into the penalty area, but actually sent the ball to the right side of the penalty arc.

There is Di Maria, who is introverted.

The angel didn't even spread his wings at Manchester United, but he thrived at Paris Saint-Germain.

A flick shot using the left foot, the dominant foot!

A near-perfect arc flew towards the top left corner of the goal.

This is a shot that even a 33-year-old Cech couldn't save.

1-1! ! !

"Angel! Angel! He's scored the equalizer!"

"The Argentine winger accomplished what he couldn't at Manchester United today – he scored against Arsenal!"

The on-site commentator was extremely enthusiastic.

Judging from the game, Paris Saint-Germain was at a disadvantage today, and Arsenal scored early on.

Paris Saint-Germain fans are worried that if they lose to Arsenal, they will finish second in the group, which will definitely result in a bad draw.

But this goal helped them regain their confidence.

"The British should prepare for another round of 16!"

"Mr. Ninety Million Pounds, please disappear quietly!"

"Ligue 1 is greater than the Premier League!"

That's why most fans are quite smart.

Only fight when things are going well.

They didn't say that when Arsenal were in the lead.

"If this match ends in a draw, then PSG will have 16 points and Arsenal will have 13 points!"

"Therefore, Arsenal has no way out!"

Zhan Jun analyzed.

On the pitch, Di Maria made his signature celebration gesture, making a heart shape with his hands towards the camera.

His time at Manchester United was extremely difficult.

too difficult.

Van Gaal, that stubborn old man, doesn't treat players like human beings. He wants to write out rules about what players can and cannot do.

Without tactical freedom, he was completely out of form.

Now, he has come to Paris Saint-Germain and has regained his form from Real Madrid, and is even poised to go even further.

"Blanco really has something," Qin Ming remarked, watching the Paris Saint-Germain players celebrate wildly.

They found a way to target them in such a short time.

"There are 30 minutes left in the regular time."

Qin Ming didn't say the rest, but his meaning was very clear.

Don't give up easily.

We've already taken 99 steps. Whether we'll reach the finish line is another matter, but we can't just not lift our feet at all, can we?
"Nacho, move inside and help Francis defend. I'll try to drop back as much as possible."

By now.

Qin Ming had no choice but to sacrifice himself and stabilize the defense in the backcourt first.

Otherwise, PSG will hold on tight.

They're unlikely to hold on much longer and will probably concede another goal.

By then, it will be too late to reverse the situation.

The game starts again.

Both sides made minor tactical adjustments again, with Arsenal reducing midfield transitions and directly targeting their attacking players.

However, this approach is unlikely to be effective against a fully-formed PSG.

Shortly after, when Cazorla's attempted lob pass was intercepted by Thiago Silva, PSG regained possession.

They attacked directly without any probing.

Blanco is not a conservative player; he is accustomed to intensifying the attack after scoring a goal to extend the lead.

"Take him!" Qin Ming gestured for Monreal to move inward, while he himself ran towards Verratti.

coming.

When he saw Motta being pressed by multiple players, he passed the ball to the right wing.

Whoosh! It decisively circled around from the left to the front and got entangled with the Verratti.

The advantages of height and weight are on full display at this moment.

Verratti couldn't compete with them.

He tried to use his footwork to outmaneuver Qin Ming, but Qin Ming wasn't fooled at all.

"These are all things that guys have already done before." By observing the Verrat's swaying center of gravity and putting himself in the Verrat's shoes, Qin Ming could guess its true intentions.

It's a very simple defensive strategy.

When Verratti, unwilling to give up, tried to fake a shot and then pass the ball out.

*Snap!* Qin Ming decisively extended his leg to steal the ball, timing it perfectly.

"Qin Ming's defensive skills have improved!"

"Of course, Verratti's dribbling skills are still somewhat inferior to those of shorter players like Messi, Insigne, and Callejon!"

"His strength lies in organizing attacks!"

PSG's defensive cover was quick too. After Qin Ming intercepted the ball, he subconsciously looked up and saw Motta and Aurier coming to double-team him.

He used a fake flick and inside shot, not wanting to face two opponents at the same time.

Unlike Verratti, his movements are fluid and graceful, and his ball control is also refined.

They're not even in the same league.

Beep! But Aurier, looking at the player instead of the ball, grabbed Qin Ming's jersey.

The jerseys were torn and severely deformed.

Does this count as advertising for Puma? Qin Ming wasn't angry when he was pulled down; it was just a normal tactical foul, and besides, the referee gave him a yellow card.

He can then use this as a pretext to make a fuss.

Who knew that Blanco wouldn't give him a chance and directly substituted Aurier.

Who came up?
Paris Saint-Germain No. 5, Marquinhos.

Qin Ming remembered that this guy seemed to have a pretty strong future.

But isn't he supposed to play as a defensive midfielder? How can he play as a full-back?
"Marquinhos! Two seasons ago, he transferred from Roma to Paris for 30 million euros!"

"He was originally a right-back, and his skills are quite comprehensive!"

"However, his physical fitness is his weakness!"

Zhan Jun explained.

The game continues.

You don't have any extra attacking tasks; your job is to contain Arsenal's number 10 and keep him out of your sight.

Marquinhos remembered Blanco's words of advice.

"call!"

The 22-year-old Brazilian was a little nervous.

But his technique is indeed solid, especially in defense.

In the dead of night in Paris, time seemed to speed up, and it took a while for one to realize that the match had reached the 75th minute.

The pace of offense and defense remains fast.

Both teams' players were gritting their teeth and holding on; whoever lost their nerve first would be doomed.

Wenger didn't wait any longer.

Substitute!

Gibbs replaced Bellerin, and Flamini replaced Ramsey.

To counter Matuidi's declining physical condition, Sanchez was moved from the left wing to the right wing to capitalize on his explosive power.

Blanco's next move followed immediately.

Kimpembe replaced Matuidi, and Rabiot replaced Verratti.

Strengthen the defense on the left flank and enhance the attack on the right flank, taking a two-pronged approach.

(End of this chapter)