Football: Three sure-fire weaknesses in every match!

When Lin Qi headed the ball between Zapata and Romagnoli on the screen, his brows furrowed immediately.

"Why is his heading ability so good too?"

"Rudiger said in a low voice."

His teammates looked at him.

Rüdiger pointed at the screen.

"Look at this movement."

"First feint."

"Repositioning."

"The final head shake."

"This is not luck."

He became increasingly agitated as he spoke.

"If it's just about speed..."

"Or maybe it's just that the footing is good."

"I also know how to deal with it."

"But even his headers are like that..."

"How exactly should I defend myself?"

As soon as those words were spoken...

The defenders all fell silent.

They are not afraid of a young striker in good form.

Professional athletes have seen far too many so-called geniuses.

Many people are popular for two games, but their strategies are thoroughly analyzed by the third.

What's truly unsettling is that Lin Qi is bringing something new to the table every time.

One way to play against Inter Milan.

One way to play against Juventus.

They adopted a different style of play against AC Milan.

You thought he was only good at grabbing points.

He can turn his back.

You thought he relied on fighting back.

He can head the ball.

You thought he was the Terminator.

He suddenly started dribbling like Ronaldinho.

These are the players who are the most troublesome.

Roma are also having a good start to the season.

The first three rounds.

Two wins and one draw.

Not a single goal conceded.

They are currently ranked second in the standings.

They are only behind Sampdoria, who have won all three of their matches.

The reason they are ranked in this position is...

It's not just about offense.

Defense is even more important.

De Rossi anchored the midfield.

Nainggolan is like a tireless war machine, relentlessly attacking and maneuvering in the midfield and forward areas.

Szczesny was in superb form, making several crucial saves to keep the goal in check.

In addition, the entire defensive line was focused.

Three clean sheets.

This is something that everyone at Roma values ​​very much.

If we can beat Sampdoria away in the next round.

They can directly reach the top of the list.

This kind of opportunity.

No one could resist it.

But now.

After watching the highlights of Lin Qi's three matches.

Many players' morale was clearly dampened.

Head coach Spalletti stood in front.

It's obvious.

He didn't like the atmosphere.

Before he even kicked it, his face darkened.

This is very dangerous.

He clapped his hands.

The sound echoed in the hall.

"It's alright! It's nothing!"

The screen paused on the scene of Lin Qi celebrating his hat trick.

Spalletti turned around and looked at the players.

"You don't need to think of him as some kind of super monster."

"Sampdoria's attack is indeed strong right now."

"Lin Qi is indeed in good condition."

"But don't forget."

He raised his hand and pointed towards the direction of the Rome team emblem.

"We didn't concede a single goal in the first three rounds."

What does this mean?

"This shows that our entire defense line has stood the test."

"They can get three goals into AC Milan."

"That doesn't mean the three of us can get in too."

He spoke with great conviction.

"A match isn't about watching highlights."

"The highlight reel will only show his best moments."

"Once we get on the pitch, what we need to do is compress his space, cut off his connection with the midfield, and keep him away from the penalty area."

"Almost all of Sampdoria's goals came from Lin Qi."

"That makes things simple."

"Make Lin Qi disappear, physically disappear."

"Sampdoria's attack will be paralyzed."

The players listened.

Some people nodded.

Some people's expressions softened slightly.

Spalletti is very good at this kind of thing.

He knows when to talk about tactics.

When should we talk about psychology?

When should the players be told:

Don't be afraid, we are the stronger side.

But in the corner of the hall.

Upon hearing this, one person simply lowered their head and smiled.

Totti.

The king of Rome.

He sat to one side.

Arms on chest.

His gaze was calm.

But the hint of disdain at the corner of his mouth was impossible to hide.

"Make Lin Qi disappear?"

He silently repeated it to himself.

What a boastful tone.

Totti did not entirely agree with Spalletti's assessment.

It wasn't because he thought Lin Qi was invincible.

It's because he knows football too well.

The people who can truly change the course of a game can never simply disappear with a simple "cut off the connection".

not to mention.

He is now less willing to agree with anything Spalletti says.

The relationship between the two has long since deviated from the typical conflict between a coach and a veteran.

Instead, it dropped to freezing point.

In Rome.

Totti is no ordinary player.

He is the totem of this city.

Twenty-five years.

From teenager to team leader.

From genius to king.

He represents more than just goals and assists.

Rather, it represents the youth, pride, and faith of countless Roma fans.

But after Spalletti returned.

Everything has changed.

Spalletti's goal is very clear.

Rebuild the team.

Increase the pace.

Strengthen high-pressing tactics.

To transform Roma into a more modern, more intense, and more consistently impactful team.

The tactical formation gradually changed to 4-2-3-1.

Emphasis is placed on round trips.

It emphasizes oppression.

Emphasis should be placed on forward runs.

And Totti is forty years old.

It is clearly no longer suitable for this intensity.

He still has vision.

It has footwork.

He has the ability to change the course of a game.

However, his physical condition can no longer support him for the entire game like it did when he was younger.

As a result, his playing time plummeted.

From the core of every game that used to revolve around him.

He became a symbol of spending long periods of time on the bench.

Even sometimes.

A full ninety minutes.

He could only sit there.

Watching others play.

This was for a Roman king who was proud to the core.

It's even more painful than losing the game.

What truly tore their relationship apart were the events of last season.

In February.

Totti publicly expressed his dissatisfaction in an interview.

He said he still felt like the player who decided the course of the game.

He said he wanted to play.

He said that all that remained between him and Spalletti was morning and evening greetings.

He said the other party had something they didn't dare say to his face.

At last.

He said he deserved more respect.

As soon as those words were spoken...

Spalletti did not choose to appease.

Instead, they simply removed Totti from the squad for the match against Palermo.

This is a public example of making an example of someone to warn others.

It was also a clear declaration of power.

The meaning is very simple:

This is my team.

This is not your kingdom.

Then came the away game against Atlanta in April.

Roma 3-3.

Totti came on as a substitute in the 79th minute.

They scored the equalizer just before the final whistle.

He saved the team and Spalletti almost entirely in his own way.

But in the locker room after the game.

The most classic conflict erupted.

Everyone had just entered the locker room.

Spalletti slammed the door shut.

It begins to roar.

Totti hadn't even finished tying his shoelaces.

When he looked up, the other person's face was almost right in front of him.

"That's enough!"

"You're driving me crazy!"

"If you want to run the team, then get out!"

"You're playing cards even when I forbid it!"

"I've had enough of you!"

That wasn't an ordinary argument.

It's a complete falling out.

The two immediately engaged in a physical altercation.

De Rossi, Florenzi, and others rushed forward and forcibly pulled them apart.

Spalletti later went to a press conference.

They made no mention of Totti's contribution to the equalizer.

They simply said it was the result of the whole team's hard work.

Since then.

The silent treatment also began.

Ignored during training.

The captain's opinion is not sought during tactical meetings.

They publicly stated that Totti is old, can't run as fast, and can no longer play like he used to.

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