novelweb Chapter 371: The invincible appearance is so irritating!
Chapter 371: The invincible appearance is so irritating!
Mark Hughes couldn't help but feel frustrated when his team almost naturally conceded goals one after another.
Without being radical, he really wants to see what level Manchester City's current offensive firepower can reach when facing top teams.
The results fell far short of expectations.
Halftime is over.
He decided to take another look.
You can't try to stand up, only to kneel down and beg for mercy after being punched a few times, right?
After the start of the second half of the game, the scene changed little.
Manchester City still maintains a fearless attitude and launches regular offensive.
When there is a gap in strength.
The balance of offense and defense is very detrimental to weak teams.
The reason is that a situation occurs.
Striker, midfielder, defender.
The performance gap in all three lines has been thrown away, and the gap in quality and efficiency has become all-round.
To put it bluntly, teams with poor strength will sacrifice offense to strengthen midfielders and defenders, just to shorten the gap between local teams and strong teams, and then have the opportunity to fight for an upset result.
However, Manchester City put on a strong-team attitude and faced Leeds United head-on.
The result is that their offensive organization lacks creativity compared to Leeds United, and there are no bright spots in defensive intensity.
The forwards played basic attack output, and Robinho and Wright worked hard for a long time to get set kicks in the first half, which brought miraculous results.
In the second half, Leeds United were more patient and did not pursue a fast pace.
After tearing apart the opponent's defense with a slow pass back and forth in the frontcourt, Modric suddenly made an overhead pass and sent the ball into the left baseline.
Van Bronckhorst's sudden acceleration from the wing caught Zabaleta off guard.
Van Bronckhorst then passed the ball across the penalty area in front of the baseline.
After receiving the ball, Ronaldinho adjusted his direction and faced the goal, dribbling in front of the baseline and breaking through Richards, showing off his tail and then stepping on the baseline.
Ronaldo outflanked the defender and retreated into the small penalty area.
Ronaldinho chose to pass the ball back in an inverted triangle.
Modric followed up and shot into the penalty area.
Joe Hart went to block Ronaldinho at the left goal post, but turned back to make the save, which was beyond his reach.
"Wow! Ronaldinho assists Modric to score!"
"See how easily he uses the Bull's Tail to get ahead of others. His strength and condition are both coming back!"
"Leeds United 4:1 Manchester City! Even though the backstage boss of Manchester City is as rich as the country, Rome was not built in a day. If they want to compete head-on with the new giant Leeds United, they still have a long way to go!"
Shen Hao smiled, not only satisfied with Ronaldinho's performance, but also enjoying it himself.
Mark Hughes was completely exhausted.
The project you want to test basically already has a conclusion.
No more insisting on having your own way.
It's like an exam. If you don't know the questions, you won't be able to get the correct answers for the rest of your life.
Manchester City's strength has actually improved very little.
There is still a long way to go before reaching the threshold of a strong team.
Only by having a head-on confrontation with Leeds United, the quality inspector of combat strength, can we realize that this gap is like a huge chasm.
It’s hard to say whether he can become Manchester City’s great emperor.
If he fails to achieve results, he will be an insignificant name in Manchester City's history.
The beautiful fantasies may come to an end, and it’s time to return to reality and be down-to-earth.
Mark Hughes made substitutions to strengthen defense.
Avoiding an even more disastrous defeat would cost him an unbearable price for testing his firepower.
Facing the king is the courage that a challenger should have.
Caring for feathers is the most basic requirement for making a comeback.
After Manchester City made rapid adjustments, Leeds United's offensive situation began to become difficult.
However, since the defense line is already riddled with holes, Leeds United's smooth progress has also made their state stronger and stronger.
Leeds United, who control the overall situation and initiative, did not reduce their threat and intensity much after gradual substitutions.
Joe Hart made a high pass in front of the goal line, reminding people that he is a talented contemporary rookie in England.
But Helguera was unwilling to be left alone and suddenly rushed to the frontcourt and shot decisively at Ma Kai's ball in front of the penalty area.
The world wave that was blasted shook the entire audience, and Joe Hart became the backdrop, and could only shake his head helplessly.
Leeds United finally defeated Manchester City 5:1 at home.
A good lesson for the young upstarts.
Mark Hughes was verbally criticized in Fleet Street after the game.
It's clear that Manchester City are worthy of starting the hype now.
A club with unparalleled wealth is being beaten on the pitch, and beaten to the pulp.
This makes other fans enjoy watching it!
In the same round of the league, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea all won the game.
Arsenal were upset by Hull City at home!
Leeds United leads the standings alone, extending their lead!
Liverpool are 4 points behind the top spot.
Arsenal are six points behind the top spot.
Manchester United and Chelsea are seven points behind the top spot.
...
October enters mid-week.
Leeds United welcomes the second round of the Champions League group stage at home.
PSV Eindhoven is visiting.
Last year they were assigned to the same group as PSV Eindhoven.
We met again a year later, and it was a great fate.
It's just that PSV Eindhoven's lineup looks more civilian.
The talent gap in Dutch football is reflected in this era.
It was only last year that Sneijder, the last of the four great talents from the Netherlands to enter Europe's top leagues.
Earlier, Robin van Persie, Robben, and Van der Vaart were all a few years ago.
However, there are not enough up-and-coming stars in Dutch football to shine.
Ajax has declined, and PSV Eindhoven's domestic dominance has also declined. This is a situation that is obvious to all.
The league, which is basically monopolized by the three giants in the Netherlands, now allows some small teams to have the ambition to win the championship.
The decline of top local teams is often directly related to the decline in the quality of youth training products.
And talent is something that cannot be forced.
We can only create good soil and environment and wait for the next genius to appear.
Leeds United performed well at home.
Methodically organize the offense to control the game.
PSV Eindhoven cannot pose a clear threat to Leeds United.
With the recovery of Ronaldinho's condition, he stopped the downward trend of ability and started to rebound and become stronger.
Leeds United's offensive system shows a dual-core front and rear aspect.
In addition to controlling the rhythm, Modric ensures the efficiency of Leeds United's offensive and defensive transitions and the smoothness of offensive organization.
Ronaldinho is a threat to increase local speed and creativity on the front line.
Whether the opponent focuses their defense on the back line or the midfield line, Leeds United can deal with it calmly, preventing the opponent from completely cutting their formation and system.
The team improves team coordination through actual combat. There are not many points for individual players to improve their abilities. Rakitic in the midfield is one of them.
The other players are already at least part of the top ranks, so this kind of team-driven individual growth is more efficient.
At least Rakitic won't be facing the overwhelming pressure alone.
If the sky falls, even if you line up, it won't be his turn to top it.
Modric has accumulated experience and improved his ability to read the game, which is difficult to reflect in the primary display of technical skills. Only by examining the overall offensive and defensive fluency of the Leeds United team and summarizing and reviewing after the game can we see whether his role has improved. .
In addition to his personal recovery, Ronaldinho also needs to better play his role in this team.
Leeds United's tactical system will give him great support, but it will not absolutely revolve around him.
It is not difficult for him to better integrate into the team and follow the rhythm.
Leeds United fans admired the two Brazilian Ballon d'Or players as they attacked the city and displayed their rare aura and unique talent in European football.
They applauded Ronaldinho's acrobatic control of the ball and his imaginative ways with the ball.
I am also excited about Ronaldo's precise shooting after partially breaking away instantly.
Brazil's two Ballon d'Or players are the popular pillars of Leeds United.
Other players were high-quality components and delivered equally impressive performances.
When the game was less than 55 minutes old, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho were both substituted.
Leeds United already lead PSV Eindhoven 3-0.
The solid and strong performance continued in the Champions League.
In the new season, Leeds United has an invincible aura that scares their opponents.
Mackay's icing on the cake left Elland Road immersed in the joy of victory.
After PSV Eindhoven lost 0:3 at home to Atletico Madrid, they came to the defending champion and suffered four more defeats.
Leeds United, who have won two consecutive matches in the Champions League group stage, and Atletico Madrid, who have also won consecutive games in this round, are neck and neck in this group.
Two teams with 6 points and two teams with 0 points.
It seems that this group of death in the mouth of the European media does not have much suspense about qualifying and advancing.
But everyone knows that in the next 3,4 or [-] back-to-back rounds, the two clashes between Leeds United and Atletico Madrid will drastically change the situation.
Unless Marseille and PSV Eindhoven hand over two draws or one win and one loss, that is the rhythm of dying together.
Back in the league, Leeds United faced Middlesbrough at home.
Middlesbrough, which struggled to avoid relegation last season, strengthened the team's forward line in the summer. Mido, Alfonso Alves, Aliadiere... names that are not unfamiliar in the contemporary era, but do not necessarily have extraordinary strength.
Southgate's formation included many offensive players, but he played defensive counterattack.
The small team created some threats in front of Leeds United, but never managed to score a fatal blow.
However, their defense collapsed when Leeds United launched more rapid fast breaks after their counterattacks were frustrated.
Controlling the rhythm of the game and finding the actual flaws in the opponent's overall offensive and defensive adjustments, Leeds United's midfield commander Modric is showing unique abilities in England.
Use your actions in the game to reflect your deeper understanding of the green game.
In addition to being proud of him, Shen Hao would always give him a few words of encouragement in every weekly tactics class or game summary meeting.
If Modric proved last season that he can withstand pressure and stand firm in big scenes.
So this season he has begun to show signs of moving towards the master level.
Unlike the previous era, masters would demonstrate their uniqueness through their personal technical abilities.
Modric is more in line with the current football development trend, and his organizational ability to lead the team forward under a fast pace pursues efficiency and quality.
It was clear that Leeds United was beating Middlesbrough at home, but they scored three goals in the first and second half, all with a wave of fast breaks.
Middlesbrough never expected that they would defend and resist Leeds United's attack, but they would be met with disaster every time they tried to slay the dragon with counterattacks!
Southgate looked dull on the sidelines, as if he couldn't understand the subtlety of Leeds United's victory in this game.
3: 0.
Leeds United's winning streak continues.
After the game, Shen Hao emphatically praised Neuer's performance.
Because Middlesbrough's quick counterattacks always try to send shells from the side to hit the Leeds United defense.
However, Neuer hits the mark almost every time, allowing the opponent's forward to see Neuer making a clearance or controlling the ball as soon as he reverses an offside move.
Even Leeds United fans joked that Neuer made more attacks than saves in this game.
The German rookie goalkeeper has actively integrated into Leeds United and even his English skills have improved significantly.
He also showed a humble side in the team, often communicating with Toldo and Blazer.
Just because he became Leeds United's main goalkeeper, he doesn't think highly of himself.
In the same round of the league, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea won consecutive victories.
Arsenal was held to a draw by Sunderland away from home.
Two rounds ago, they were still chasing Leeds United. After two rounds, Arsenal is at the bottom of the BIG5 group.
Leeds United leads Liverpool by 4 points.
7 points ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea.
8 points ahead of Arsenal!
The league only played 7 rounds.
...
September FIFA match day arrives.
Shen Hao went to the Netherlands again.
Before leaving, Chen Hao was specially forced to take a holiday.
His child is due at the end of the month, and Shen Hao hopes that he can concentrate on this matter recently.
Moreover, his assistant Chris Jones, who has been with him for many years, has grown up and can handle many things in the club on his own. As one of the three giants of the club, Chen Hao can now face the work very easily. Posture at the post.
Today is different from the past. If Leeds United today still needs to treat Chen Hao as a brick, it can be moved wherever it needs to be.
Then Leeds United has fallen too far.
Chen Hao didn't show any pretense and went directly to Portugal.
His parents will also go there later, and Li Fen will help him prepare everything he needs in Portugal in advance.
The focus of football turns to the World Cup preliminaries.
The focus of the Netherlands is on Shen Hao.
Against Cruyff last month, Cruyff ended up being "silent" and declaring a temporary truce.
However, it caused a lot of dissatisfaction in the Netherlands.
Those who have lived half their lives relying on the glory of the Cruyff-era Dutch team will not allow Shen Hao to offend their great legend.
So the Dutch Football Association wanted to reduce the local pressure Shen Hao would face.
The game was deliberately held in Rotterdam.
Not Amsterdam.
The list of players recruited by Shen Hao is basically unchanged from last month.
The main force that should come has arrived.
But Shen Hao received a strange message the day before he started training.
Van der Vaart's wife sent him a message?
I want to talk to him about Van der Vaart's career, including the current situation and plans of the national team and club.
Who is Shen Hao?
I passed through the flowers, but not a single leaf touched me.
He knows all the tricks.
Every word in the text message is serious.
But it had a pungent smell.