Vol 3 Chapter 94: United we are the strongest

"We have seen the situation in France. We can't make any mistakes. There is only a way to score goals. We have to score goals!" Belgian coach Martinez made a point.
"We have to destroy the Chinese team's back line. What France can't do, Belgium must do it! When we launch the offensive, each of us must invest in it. We need to beat them with speed and determination!"
Assistant coach Henry remained silent beside him, and Martinez's words instantly hurt his heart.
Because the day before yesterday he just experienced the scene of the Chinese team defeating the French team in the stands. Tomorrow, he will sit on the Belgian coach seat to watch the Belgian and Chinese team play. He is a famous French coach and an assistant coach in Belgium. He has experienced two games in two capacities. Of course Henry felt differently in these two national teams. In his view, Belgium is now more united and more hopeful than France. He also plays a big role in this team.
In a 2-1 victory over Brazil, after 22 years, Belgium has once again entered the World Cup semifinals. But coach Martinez and the Red Devils led by him will obviously not be satisfied with this. They are eager to go further and win the first Hercules Cup belonging to this small European country.
Of course, to realize this dream, the Belgian team must first eliminate the Chinese team that also aims to win in the semifinals. Faced with a narrow road, this game means a contest of technology, tactics, and psychology.
Martinez did well in this World Cup, he even suppressed the infighting.
Every time the World Cup and other competitions, even if the stars are gathered, Belgium is often nicknamed "pseudo-strong team". This has a lot to do with their infighting tradition. These two words are like a time bomb, which has always affected this team.
In the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 European Cup, Wilmots was the team's head coach. At that time, the Belgian team had little teamwork, and the offensive end was always fighting on its own. The big players in the frontcourt only completed some of the simplest offensive routines, especially when faced with adversity. There are even technical statistics on the Internet that De Braun and Hazard never pass each other.
All this has changed a lot since coach Martinez took office.
First of all, Martinez abandoned Serie A core midfielder Na Ingoland and excluded this source that had often disrupted the harmony of the locker room from the big list. Later, he invited the French legendary star Henry as a team assistant. In addition to technical guidance, Henry's strong personal aura played a role in deterring the locker room. Half of the Belgian players are even his fans. Martinez also said that Henry brought the most important thing to Belgium at the level of competitions and experience counseling.
Is the current Belgian team united? Before the match against Brazil, De Brauné said this: "The most important thing that coach Martinez brings to us is the integrity. We understand that we must cooperate with each other to win the game together. We did not believe each other before. I don’t believe in winning the championship, but now we are full of confidence and hope to reach the end."
Long before taking over the Belgian team, Martinez realized the talent of the players. Belgian players are very unique, they are all playing with their brains, but he hopes they can understand the importance of team football.
And Martinez's tactical adjustment response is also very fast. After learning the lesson against Japan, Martinez made a decisive change in the last game against Brazil, abandoning the long-used 3 defender formation and replacing it with a more defensive 4-3-3. Fellaini started to increase air defense and interception, and De Blaunet's position was from the lower back to a shadow forward. Before that, De Blaunet, who was more defensive, released his talent on the offensive end. The front trident formed by the library made Brazil's defenders miserable. Facts have proved that this change of Martinez has received very good results.
Whether to follow the familiar 3-4-3 or continue to use the 4-3-3 lineup is the most discussed topic around the Belgian tactical design before the game. Martinez has not yet decided what formation to use.
The 3-guard lineup is a formation that is difficult to apply, allowing players to fully exploit their offensive talent, but at the same time, it is also easy for opponents to find opportunities in the backcourt.
Many people believe that using the 4-3-3 lineup against Brazil and defensive counterattack as a strategy may be more beneficial to Belgium. But Belgium has a huge disadvantage. Because of the yellow card in the last game, Mounier will not be able to play because of the accumulation of yellow cards. He is the only right back in Belgium. If the 4-guard system is followed, Martinez may only allow the center-back to make a right-back, which is also a particularly risky option.
In the face of China, what kind of tactical adjustment Martinez will make will be related to the fate of the Belgian team.
"Boss~EbookFREE.me~ I think since we can't stop it, let's use more players to join the offense?" The midfielder De Blaunet suddenly said.
"As long as we are united enough and have one heart, we can beat the Chinese team with goals."
"Eden, what's your opinion?" De Blaunet looked at Hazard. The two men used to be quite divorced, but in this World Cup, the relationship between the two of them became very good.
Azar touched his chin with a short beard and nodded. "I also think we must launch a fierce attack. Maybe we can solve the problem in the first half hour, if we are firm enough."
"The three of us, no one can fall behind, attack together, and defend together. As long as we do this, they can't do better than us!"
Everything, for the dream of the champion!
"Yes, we must be more united, we are invincible in unity!" Goalkeeper Kurtuwa also made a voice behind all his teammates.
"Rather than worrying about China’s Dong, it’s better to burn the artillery into their backcourt and make them tremble. I believe that your offensive ability is much stronger than them, and I also believe that you can defend well in the first place, and then ," Kurtova patted his chest. "There is still me behind! I will try my best."
"Unity,"
"Unity!"
"Unity!"
"We who are united are the most powerful! We are fearless, we will be invincible!"
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Coach Martinez looked around the disciples and his heart was filled with infinite pride. This is the Belgian team he wants to see. This Belgium will surely astound the world!
"it is good,"
"We will play 343 and fight against the Chinese team!"