Vol 7 Chapter 265: Counterattack failure

In the starting list of this game, Mourinho's arrangement for the three midfielders is that Schweinsteiger starts at the left, Zhou Tiancheng occupies the midfield, and Fellaini is at the right. Obviously, the focus is more on the offensive formation, and Schweinsteiger's placement in the starting line is enough to prove that Mourinho does not intend to take tough tactics with the opponent in the most important midfield.
Although the rain on the scene tends to get bigger and bigger, it seems that simple and direct tactics are the most effective, but Mourinho emphasized only one point when he stepped on the field before the game: control.
"You need to understand that when Zhou is on the court, as long as he passes the ball to his feet, their only option is to move backwards, and we will be closer to scoring! Be smart, boys."
That is because of the existence of Zhou Tiancheng, Mourinho became the style of Guardiola. In the past, he almost did not have such a requirement. It can even be said that the tactics during his coaching of Inter Milan and Real Madrid were specially restrained. During the period of transmission and control, his tactics were set up specifically to restrain Barcelona's tiki-taka. This is a truly trend-setting tactic. Of course, Schalke and Dortmund won the championship...It was just an accident, Zhou Tiancheng The emergence of has subverted the normal pattern, which was unexpected in the entire European football.
Mourinho has never advocated ineffective ball control. Active press and quick counterattacks are his football philosophy. Like his character, if his team has 70% or 80% of the ball on the court, it has to wait. There were only a few chances to complete the goal in the whole game. It is not ruled out that the madman will jump like a thunder, and he will fall asleep in the coach seat at the end of the next half.
But this game is exceptional. Schweinsteiger started to help Zhou Tiancheng control the rhythm. Of course, Zhou Tiancheng is still the main metronome on the field.
Mourinho already knew that there was a ruthless person on the opposite side. In the first round of the confrontation at the King Power Stadium, Kanter almost broke down, so he arranged an extra midfielder who was good at shooting.
"Bastien~EbookFREE.me~ Don't think about it too much, I don't mind if you fight with me, hahaha!"
Zhou Tiancheng knew that Schweinsteiger's offensive ability was also very good. Even if his ability to move laterally and insert later dropped a lot because of his age, it does not mean that he had no skill at all.
Schweinsteiger smiled and waved his hand: "Zhou, needless to say this, you are the core, which is not controversial."
This is the real battle of the Heavenly King Mountain. Schweinsteiger glanced casually at the stands. The team has just finished stepping on the field training. Some fans have already walked into the infield game field. Just a glance can see many holdings. Zhou Tiancheng's name slogan or person holding Zhou Tiancheng's portrait.
Today's game is naturally worth the fans of the city to show their enthusiasm, even Schweinsteiger smiled bitterly: Surely the treatment is different! Although he does not have such treatment in Munich, he still can see some differences. Even in Bayern’s most popular bald Robben and Scarface Ribery, it is not in every key battle. Such treatment! In fact, in the two seasons in which Dortmund was killed in a row, even Bayern fans cheered on them.
The king of the ball really is different.
The game hasn't started yet, Manchester United fans have sung team songs in the stands, mixed with familiar cheers.
"Prince!"
"Prince!"
"Prince!"
In a specific game, this became Zhou Tiancheng's exclusive cheering slogan. Manchester United fans all hoped that the prince would be awesome.
Ranieri's starting lineup has not changed. The midfielder is still Kanter's partner with Delinwater. This midfielder combination was still very fruitful when he played at the King Power Stadium in the first round.
"Close to the week, no matter who is around him, cut off the connections around and isolate him! If you still want to win, think about what we do at home."
Kant rubbed his hands, feeling that he was ready and his body was warming up.
The first time I came to Old Trafford, although this legendary Dream Theater did make him feel dreamy, it was only at this moment that any player from a small team would come to the UEFA five-star stadium in person. There is a feeling of excitement and want to work here.
But whether this is a good thing or a bad thing for Manchester United is not clear for the time being, Kanter still has dry goods.
In this game, he still runs around the ball around Zhou Tiancheng like he did at the King Power Stadium, without direct physical contact, mainly by blocking the pass line.
Facts have proved that this may be the most effective defense of Zhou Tiancheng, of course, only physical flexibility like Kanter can do it. Even if Zhou Tiancheng and Schweinsteiger passed the ball within three meters, he could be intercepted by any part of his body.
"Ngorokant! Ha! He is the ubiquitous iron gate on the court! This is really ~EbookFREE.me~ As long as the ball is there, there is no place where he can't get!"
The commentator of Leicester Television just finished boasting Kanter in front of the screen, but then he was speechless. After Kanter broke the ball, he was still observing the pass and was squeezed by Zhou Tiancheng with his body. He thought Depressing the center of gravity and protecting the ball, Zhou Tiancheng poke the ball directly from the side and back to Schweinsteiger.
Having just praised Kanter's strengths, Leicester's commentary hasn't had time to blow a big wave, and was forcibly interrupted. He can only smack: "However... Kanter should really strengthen his personal skills, His idol can be Makelele, no problem at all. However, in European football, even if Makelele is put in now, it is difficult for him to gain a foothold. He no longer needs his defensive midfielder, at least Zhou Geng There are conditions to be such a person, but his offensive ability... we all know, don't we? And we have almost forgotten that he was originally a b2b player."
In turn, Zhou Tiancheng forced Kanter. The French didn't expect it. In fact, if he couldn't pass the ball in the first time, he was destined to have no chance.
Zhou Tiancheng reached out and pulled the other party up, the attitude was still very friendly, smiled sincerely at the other party: "Sorry, it doesn't matter?"
The opponent’s counterattack has been cut off from the source. In fact, the way to contain Leicester City is very simple. As long as it is penetrated from the personal dribbling bug of Kanter, Leicester City lost the counterattack, and the attack has almost been abandoned. .
Since this can be done easily, there is no need to be too aggressive. Manchester United already has enough confidence to play like this. The counterattack of Leicester City is destined to become what they used to be.