Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 217 A Back-and-forth Attacking Style of Football! De Bruyne-esque Assist Returns! Manchester City's Fierce Counterattack!
Emirates Stadium, players' tunnel.

Qin Ming met De Bruyne, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, even though the two often video chatted.

"Kevin, this hairstyle is pretty good, much more handsome than your previous short hair."

Qin Ming asked, "Did Michelle help you with this?"

"Yes, right, Qin, there's something I forgot to tell you. Michelle is pregnant, and her due date is next March."

De Bruyne has been so busy lately that he hasn't had a chance to tell Qin Ming.

"I guessed it when you hung up on me."

Qin Ming knows Ding Ding very well. "When the schedule isn't so tight, let's have a meal together."

“Okay! My treat!” De Bruyne nodded.

The two didn't talk for too long, after all, it was a competition today, and they were opponents.

This feeling is quite strange. Teammates who used to stand in the same queue are now standing in two different queues, Qin Ming thought to himself.

Sterling, standing nearby, carefully observed Qin Ming. Ever since Qin Ming was signed by Manchester City, people had started making comparisons.

Now that Qin Ming has won the Golden Boy Award, this contrast is even more pronounced.

"It doesn't seem like anything special," Sterling thought to himself, but then he saw De Bruyne's smile and remembered his own missed shot and the gloomy expression on his face.

"We can't afford to waste this opportunity today."

Sterling, who has Jamaican heritage, silently encouraged himself.

Qin Ming ignored Sterling's gaze and instead looked at Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, lingering on him for a few more seconds.

If Heaven had feelings, it too would grow old; just look at Hartmond's kick!
A famous quote from Coach Zhan Junzhan.

Actually, there's nothing wrong with what he said. Joe Hart's goalkeeping skills are quite good, even top-notch.

The Champions League knockout stage last season.

Despite having the upper hand, Barcelona turned into a game of ordinary people fighting mutants, Muggles battling wizards, Earth invading Cybertron, and Yamcha and Kobayashi besieging Frieza as soon as they reached the goal.

He was so engrossed in MSN that he questioned the meaning of life.

Even many football media outlets believe that the next decade will be the decade of Joe Hart and Neuer.

But he has two fatal weaknesses.

1. His ability to pass the ball with his feet is almost non-existent.

Second: Close distance > Long distance.

These two weaknesses wouldn't be a problem for any other head coach.

But Guardiola is not like that.

Qin Ming heard that Manchester City wanted to strengthen their goalkeeper position during the winter transfer window, and then buy an even better one in the summer transfer window.

Soon, the players from both sides followed the referee team and slowly walked out of the players' tunnel.

"Good evening, viewers!"

"We are now broadcasting live the 17th round of the 2015-16 Premier League season!"

Arsenal host Manchester City!

"Here are the starting lineups for both teams!"

"After rotation, Arsenal's key players have all recovered from injury. Wenger has deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation, with the goalkeeper as follows:..."

"After half a season of adjustment, Arsenal's starting lineup has been finalized. Giroud, the focal point of the attack, and the three technically gifted players behind him make Arsenal's attack more diverse than before."

"But Arsenal's weakness is also obvious, namely the lack of strength in the defensive midfield. Coquelin and Ramsey are not the type of players like Gustavo or Matuidi."

"But their passing and control abilities are stronger."

"Alright, let's take a look at Manchester City's starting lineup. Goalkeeper:"

"After Guardiola took over Manchester City, he reformed the team's tactics, but the overall framework did not change much, and Pellegrini's tactics were still continued."

"It is likely that his experience of failure at Bayern taught him to proceed gradually rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach."

"So, what kind of sparks will fly when two possession-based teams meet?"

"We'll see."

Zhan Jun explained.
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Manchester City's defense seems even weaker than Arsenal's.
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[Having bought De Bruyne and Sterling, where would they get the money to buy another defender? The fact that they're still top of the Premier League standings shows that Guardiola is still capable.]
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[Qin Ming snatched the league title from Bayern Munich last season. Will Guardiola seek revenge this season?]
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[I feel both teams will be unstable in the second half of the season. Arsenal's defense is weak; if they had defensive midfielders like Yaya Toure and Fernandinho, they would be unstoppable. Manchester City, on the other hand, wastes too many attacking chances; if they had a striker like Qin Ming, both teams would be truly invincible.]
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[And Leicester City is also a strong contender. Right now, everyone's only focused on first and second place; nobody's noticed that Foxes have quietly climbed to third.]
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[Was Sagna originally an Arsenal full-back?]
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He joined Manchester City on a free transfer last season, and his level was quite good. Today he'll be matched up against Qin Ming; it'll be interesting to see how they perform.
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[Two Golden Boy awards are tied; let's see which one is the most prestigious.]
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Emirates Stadium.

Beep! ! !
With the referee's whistle, the match officially began.

Arsenal have possession of the ball.

Arsenal, who are usually slow-paced, started fast today, aiming to gain an early advantage at home.

When Ramsey passed the ball to the wing, Sanchez faced Kolarov directly.

Arsenal's tactics were very clear today.

Attack the flanks.

Neither Kolarov nor Sanjaya are as good as them in terms of individual ability.

But Kolarov is very experienced.

From Red Star Belgrade to Lazio and then to Manchester City, he spent the most important decade of his career.

"Kololav is pressing but not pressing! De Bruyne is dropping back to help his teammates defend!"

"Sanchez didn't force a breakthrough; he's looking for Cazorla in the middle!"

"Wow! Yaya Toure goes straight for the ball physically, Cazorla can't handle it, Arsenal lose possession!"

on the field.

A world-class box-to-box midfielder, an all-around player who excels in both attack and defense.

Yaya Toure regained possession and immediately turned to launch a counter-attack.

"Seize them on the spot!" Ramsey roared.

However, Yaya Toure, who won six titles with Barcelona, ​​helped Manchester City win their first Premier League title, and just won the Africa Cup of Nations, is not tough and muscular.

He possesses strong physical attributes and exquisite footwork.

With a light movement and proper center of gravity, he shook off Ramsey's attempt to intercept, and then found De Bruyne who had made a forward run into position.

As Yaya Toure aged, Guardiola gradually handed over the organizational work to De Bruyne.

Therefore, the two stood relatively close to each other.

De Bruyne's advance was not fast, but when he spotted Aguero's run and his ambush behind Coquelin...

Snap! A low rainbow flick from the left foot bypassed Arsenal's defense.

"Beautiful! De Bruyne's threatening shot, once he strikes, it's deadly!"

"Aguero turned his back to David Silva!"

"Manchester City's space magician also has exquisite footwork!"

David Silva turned and shook off the onrushing Monreal, taking a shot from the right side of the penalty area.

*Thud!* He scooped the soccer ball towards the far post.

Mertesacker tried to intercept, but the pass was too tricky and he ultimately missed it.

"I'll take it!" Sterling exclaimed excitedly, unleashing a powerful volley to meet the ball.

The movements were very graceful.

Cech was ready to make a save, but then Sterling kicked the ball into the stands with a thud.

Is his shooting technique really that bad?
"So close!" Sterling clutched his head.

"Get back to defend quickly!"

Aguero didn't even have the urge to complain.

Sterling's dribbling ability, especially his ability to make consecutive breakthroughs in tight spaces, ranks among the best in the entire Premier League.

But what he got in return was poor shooting technique.

Manchester City players were used to this. After being hit by a quick counter-attack from Manchester City, Arsenal became more cautious.

However, the overall tactics remain unchanged.

Qin Ming's gaze swept over De Bruyne, then looked at Yaya Toure and Fernandinho, knowing that Manchester City's midfield defense was very strong, and they also had a good level of attacking organization.

Then try not to linger in the middle of the field.

He still needed to open up the game on the flanks, and then he frequently made runs to receive the ball, seeking one-on-one opportunities with Sagna.

The 21th minute of the game.

Arsenal withstood Manchester City's rapid pressing, with Ramsey delivering a long diagonal pass.

The accuracy is insufficient.

De Bruyne made a decision instantly.

However, he overlooked the person who would receive the ball.

*Thud!* Qin Ming's left foot seemed to be glued on, as he steadily controlled the ball.

He regained his balance and landed, stepping on the ball with his feet.

Will Sagna come and take it?
Don't steal.

In terms of defensive ability alone, Sagna should be the most reliable full-back at Arsenal.

In the 2013-14 season, he was Arsenal's player with the highest aerial duel success rate, and also the full-back with the most aerial duels won in the Premier League.

Simple data can demonstrate his characteristics.

"If you won't come, I will!" Qin Ming is not a passive person; whether on or off the field, he is used to taking the initiative.

A quick touch of the ball combined with a shift in the center of gravity makes it difficult to discern the player's true intentions.

Cow's tail!
Sania ultimately couldn't resist.

At 35 years old, his competitive form is inevitably declining.

They've lost their peak form.

"Sagna couldn't stop Qin Ming, but Fernandinho retreated, it seems Manchester City was prepared!"

"And center-back Otamendi is also approaching!"

"Qin Ming, stop abruptly!"

Qin Ming looked up calmly at the penalty area. Giroud was wandering around the penalty spot, attracting his national team teammate Mangala, while Sanchez was sprinting.

Have the opportunity!
Before Fernandinho could even pounce, he curled a shot with his right foot!
With a crisp sound of the ball being touched, the beautiful arc of the ball at the Emirates Stadium bypassed the retreating Kolarov.

Bang! Sanchez flung himself away, using the instep of his foot to deflect the ball to the other side.

Even Joe Hart, with his exceptional goal-line skills, was helpless against this kind of shot.

1-0! ! !

"In the crucial Premier League match, Arsenal take the lead!"

"Qin Ming chipped the ball into the box and Sanchez pounced on it to score. The two had perfect understanding! I remember they scored a similar goal in the league not long ago!"

"It seems the stalemate that people predicted before the game didn't materialize!"

Zhan Jun also thought that the crucial match would be as boring as the Champions League final, with everyone being cautious and afraid to attack, lest they expose a weakness and be countered.

However, he overlooked the fact that both Arsenal and Manchester City are attacking teams.

"Yeah!!!" The cheers of more than 50,000 fans at the scene could be heard by restaurants three blocks away.

Arsenal fans outside the stadium were also excitedly shouting and refreshing their apps to see which player had scored the goal.

"Manchester City's performance today was just so-so!" Qin Ming said while celebrating with his teammates.

"It's not that they're not in good form; it's that their tactics and techniques are somewhat countered by us."

That's what Cazorla thinks.

Qin Ming turned to look at the coaching bench, where Guardiola was resting his chin on his hand, his face full of seriousness.

He also discovered his own misconceptions.

When I coached Barcelona, ​​the players were individually very strong, and the defense relied mainly on passing and possession, so there was no need to press like a mad dog.

But Manchester City couldn't do it.

Moreover, they clearly have players with exceptional physicality, such as Yaya Toure.

He still thinks he can compete with Arsenal in terms of technique, but can his tactical reforms over half a season compare to Arsenal's systematic approach?
He's not that arrogant.

"Increase physical contact and put pressure on their midfield! Move the forwards inside!"

Guardiola made quick adjustments.

the other side.

Wenger didn't expect the goal to come so easily. After staring at Pat Rice for a while, he said, "Our attack has also improved. Compared to the stiff breakthroughs of the past, the connection between the players has been strengthened, and there is a good chemistry."

"After this goal, Manchester City will definitely be on guard. They can try to penetrate through the middle, make Olivier drop back, and have the two wingers move inside."

Pat Rice said.

“We need Olivier to hold Manchester City’s defense, otherwise they will close the distance between the three lines, and we will have less space to use.” Wenger shook his head.

The game restarted as the two talked.

Manchester City were not greatly affected after conceding the goal, after all, they have many veteran players in the team.

Sagna, Yaya Toure, David Silva, Fernandinho, and others are all seasoned veterans.

"Manchester City's passing and possession were also fluid, but it felt a bit sluggish, with them staying in midfield for too long?"

"No! They're waiting for the forwards to get into position so the two wingers can move inside and form a triangle with their teammates!"

"Manchester City has sped up!"

De Bruyne's sudden threatening pass reduced Manchester City's midfield transitions.

Let's find Aguero again.

This time, Aguero was assigned to the left wing, and Sterling received the ball and sprinted forward, his movements resembling those of a dinosaur, yet possessing astonishing explosive speed.

No wonder he's a player with Jamaican heritage.

Moreover, he has a keen sense of smell and moves quickly, accurately, and ruthlessly.

They can often turn and run forward to receive the ball before the defenders even have time to react.

Bellerin couldn't keep up on the first attempt and could only watch Sterling run down the wing.

"Don't shoot, don't shoot!" Guardiola kept chanting from the sidelines.

Bang! Sterling knew his shooting skills were mediocre, so he waited until Mertesacker got close before making a cutback pass to the edge of the penalty area.

Aguero followed up with a feint shot, but Koscielny made a run into the box.

Bang! He then took a two-step run-up and unleashed a powerful and precise shot, sending the ball into the top right corner of the goal.

1-1! ! !

"The suspense surrounding the Battle of Tianwang Mountain remains!"

"Manchester City equalize! In the 35th minute, Manchester City made a change of tactics in the middle, with Sterling breaking through on the wing and assisting Aguero to score!"

"The coverage area of ​​Arsenal's two defensive midfielders has become a major headache!"

"No one can stop De Bruyne's through balls!"

"Look at the strong teams this season, none of them are without weaknesses; they all have a few shortcomings!"

Zhan Jun recalled recent rumors that Chelsea were going to sack Mourinho and Manchester United were going to sack Van Gaal.

This gives you a glimpse into the form of the Premier League powerhouses.

If we really have to say who can win the title, he thinks Arsenal, Manchester City, and Tottenham all have a chance.

But the Premier League season is not even halfway through, so it's hard to say who will collapse or who will rise up.

(End of this chapter)