Vol 6 Chapter 2: Warm-up match, Lippi's change

According to the national team's preparation plan, there are more than two weeks of sprint preparation time before the entire World Cup. The first four days of the first stage are mainly to gather teams in China to complete a simple run-in and help the minor injuries to recover as much as possible. The warm-up match for Arabia, as the final inspection before the list is finalized.
　　 And for the media, they are very interested in any traces of the national team. Especially Zhou Tiancheng, Lippi's attitude to his shoulder injury is the media's most concerned, which even exceeds the interest in the list of twenty-three people. After all, the core backbone of the Chinese team is the Seven Stars, and the reliable players are those. Lippi is unlikely to jump out of this circle.
　　 But Lippi's attitude towards Zhou Tiancheng's shoulder injury can affect the team's tactics, and even to a certain extent determines the height that the Chinese team can reach in this World Cup.
　　 And all these things, the fastest can only wait until the national team really warm up before the start to see a little clue.
　　The press conference before the warm-up with Saudi Arabia, this is Lippi's first appearance after the national team assembled. The reporters had too many questions to ask, but it was not Zhou Tiancheng who attended Lippi but Zheng Zhi.
　　 This really surprised the reporters, and at the same time they could not help worrying: Don't you have any problems?
　　It is reasonable to say that this farewell battle in the country before the expedition contest should not be the captain coming out to represent the team?
　　What does it mean to push out the old captain? Is Lippi not ready for Zhou Tiancheng to play this time?
　　Is the injury worse?
　　 The reporters are all ready to greet Klopp in their hearts.
　　In the entire press conference, there were only two questions about the team's overall preparation. Four questions were asked in a row, all related to Zhou Tiancheng.
Zheng Zhi was embarrassed next to him. Lippi was a little annoyed. He didn’t even wait for the interpreter around him to speak. He directly passed the microphone and said aloud: "I know everyone is very concerned about Zhou Tiancheng, and I can understand it, but I will represent China. It’s not him who is standing in the World Cup, but all 23 players. I can tell you that you will see the normal week, and you can also see the changes of the Chinese team, just next game. Of course, with Zhou Tiancheng It doesn't matter. The team's promotion doesn't have to be related to him."
　　After finishing speaking, Lippi got up and left the seat directly. After the translator finished speaking, he immediately caught up. Zheng Zhi never said a word from beginning to end, even he felt embarrassed himself.
The reporters who were stunned by Lippi were a little ignorant, and then later reacted. Lippi never seemed to bring a player to the press conference for no reason. Before that, their first reaction was limited to the old Chinese team Zheng Zhi. On the captain's name, now they realized that they all seemed to miss.
　　 Perhaps this means that Lippi’s changes are related to Zheng Zhi.
　　 and Saudi Arabia's starting list were released, and all the formations and positions of the reporters instantly became clear.
　　The CCTV commentary of the warm-up match He Wei and Xu Yang held the starting list with great interest.
　　 "Zheng Zhi is in the position of the centre-back and is partnering with Feng Xiaoting. Is this the change Lippi said?"
Xu Yang nodded softly: "I think so. In the last year's Confederations Cup, the problem of the Chinese team's defense line has been exposed. Feng Xiaoting is a domestic first-class stream of consciousness guard, but one-on-one is facing a world-class. The attacker is still strenuous, let alone another player who plays with his central defender...Whether it is Mei Fang or Ren Hanglai cameo, there is no second suitable central defender in China who can partner. Zheng Zhi is nothing more than It's been so many years that I went back to my old bank. Now the Chinese team has a strong midfield strength, and he does not need the 34-year-old to continue to support the field. The central defender is indeed a position that can maximize his experience. ."
He Weishen nodded in agreement, but he then added: "This back line needs to be tested, and it has to test Zhou Tiancheng's interception in the midfield. The only problem Lippi is facing is that there is one less back line. Zhou Tiancheng..."
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The reason why the Chinese team chose Saudi Arabia as a warm-up opponent, Lippi's consideration is to fully check the lineup. After all, they are also Asian teams. The rhythm and intensity of the game are naturally not the same as the European team. Therefore, Croatia The two opponents, Chile and Chile, were placed in Brazil to serve as technical and tactical trainers in the battle.
　　 As for this battle, it is a battle that fully releases the offensive ability, and it is also a battle to increase confidence.
Lippi made it clear to everyone in the locker room: "Boys, from now on, you can really think of yourself as already standing in the World Cup. Your opponent may be like this, but they are not like What you imagined is so powerful. The atmosphere you face is no different from this one. As a member of the Chinese team, you are really lucky. Because no matter where you play, Chinese fans are able to put the game The venue becomes our home! This is something I have never experienced in Italy. I once told you to show your strength. In Asia, we are not afraid of any opponents. Now I ask you to use the offensive to lead the game~www .EbookFREE.me~ You will find that we have a fight with many teams in the world. From now on you only need to do one thing: do everything possible to send the ball to the nearest position to the opponent's goal!"
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　　The reporters again found that they had miscalculated Lippi.
　　 Although Lippi’s on-the-spot command has never been as grandiose as Klopp, Simone and Spalletti, it must not be defined as conservative.
Zheng Zhi withdrew from his position and stood on the back line. At this moment, fans felt that Lippi might want him to become Cannavaro of the Chinese team-he is not tall, but he has outstanding consciousness and tough style, becoming the back line. Dinghaishen needle on the wall.
　　 But just ten minutes after the game, everyone realized that they were wrong.
　　Zheng Zhi is not Cannavaro of the Chinese team. Cannavaro will never exist as a backcourt engine in that Italian team.
　　 And Zheng Zhi?
When the Saudi team overall planned to cut Zhou Tiancheng and Hao Junmin's contact with a three-back midfielder, Zheng Zhi took the initiative to greet him as the third receiving point, received Zhou Tiancheng's score, and directly passed the front court left Pengfei Chen. The Saudis' midfield oppression system collapsed in an instant, and the backcourt was largely empty.
　　 At this moment the goal of the Saudi team is-my door is always open, open arms and waiting for you...
　　He Wei couldn't help but was inexplicably excited: "Oh! Really sharp attack. We must admire the wisdom of Old Lippi, and it seems that we no longer have to worry about Zhou Tiancheng being targeted by the other party."
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