Chapter 367: First-line life

Thirty minutes of high pressure at the opening was a tactical choice for Audridge before the game. This choice made Millwall receive a surprising return.
But thirty minutes later, when Millwall took the initiative to shrink, the choice seemed not as good as expected.
The outside world is saying that Chelsea has become stronger. Where is it?
Does the lineup just look strong?
Of course not. There are so many teams that buy stars every year, but there are too many records that are in a mess.
The most obvious Chelsea promotion is offensive!
Since 1995, Chelsea's league goals have been increasing every year. From the middle of the league, the offensive firepower has risen all the way. Last season, it was the second-ranked team in the offensive firepower of the league, second only to Manchester United. 73 Goals, they scored 71 goals, more than Millwall, of course, Millwall focused on the European War last season, the offensive firepower in the league has declined, which is obvious to the outside world, plus defense Ability, so the outside world does not think Chelsea is a team within the top three of the championship group, but their offense has been greatly improved compared to the past few years is an undoubted fact.
It’s just that they haven’t encountered a strong team’s high-pressure forcing. Even if Manchester United is tough, they will not risk a forward formation. Arsenal are playing counterattack tactics. Only today’s Millwall has caused Chelsea to encounter. Unprecedented pressure on looting.
They regained their enthusiasm after losing three consecutive goals. Millwall's contraction gave them room to stabilize their mentality and rhythm. When they could calmly pass through the midfield, their offensive advantage began to manifest.
This is not difficult to understand. Chelsea’s main lineup has been relatively stable over the years. Even if there are changes in each season, it is also stronger. For example, Flo replaces Mark Hughes, who is close to retirement, Frere replaces Clark, Deseli Replace Duberg and so on.
As long as after a period of running-in, confirm that the new and old players can cooperate together, then the team's combat power will immediately appear.
In the 34th minute of the game, Boyette took a long shot with Lampard outside the penalty area, and the ball flew out of the bottom line against the beam.
There was a sigh of loss in the stands of Stamford Bridge, but soon the fans applauded the team.
Three goals behind, Chelsea fans are estimated to have no hope of reversing the score or equalizing, but at home playing Millwall, if they do not score a goal, this face will be lost to grandma's house.
Enter one, one!
At least don’t even lose your dignity!
The bearded Bates in the VIP stands is as black as carbon. He is a chairman who likes to show his head. When he looked ahead at the game before the game, he said in a big way: Chelsea has surpassed Millwall in a comprehensive way. The difference between us is only honor. , But in the not too distant future, Chelsea can also be far ahead on this point.
When Chelsea Village, which he invested heavily in, started to receive returns after the team's record improved, he can't wait to announce that this painstakingly built "Roma" can have a place in English football and European football.
But at this point in the game, the live shots were frequently aimed at Bates, seemingly mocking.
Compared with Chelsea’s large loan investment, whether it is English football or European football, people appreciate Millwall’s successful model. Aldridge’s team has invested heavily in the construction of youth teams. It is no exaggeration to say that In the past four and a half years, Millwall's investment in youth training has far exceeded that of the first team.
When analyzing the success of Millwall, youth training is always regarded as one of the important factors. Because of the success of Millwall youth training, there is only the guarantee of the success of the first team, and it is more expensive than many teams to introduce excellent players. Risk is lower.
The English Football Association has also changed its tone. They used to thank Chelsea because Chelsea can bring the late-night superstars to strengthen the attractiveness of the Premier League and increase the visibility of the English football.
But now, they hope that other teams refer to Millwall's business model, invest rationally, and focus on youth training, especially the cultivation of local players.
Millwall rushed out of the outstanding local players such as Lampard, Ferdinand, etc., is a great hope for the English football, not to mention Joe Cole in the youth team, such good youngsters like Carrick waiting to grow Pick the girder.
Bates didn't say a word in the stands. He was probably still fortunate about his wise decision. At the time of the game, Arthur sent a text message to ask if Chelsea had a box. He wanted to watch the ball with him.
Bates responded wisely, deleting the text message and shutting down.
Otherwise, it may be ridiculed by the old rogue at this time.
Under Chelsea's main attack, Millwall's counterattack was even sharper.
When Wise passed Floo's header and was taken into the arms by Bout, Bout directly rushed to the side of the penalty area with the ball, then vigorously tossed the ball to Schneider who ran forward from the right road at high speed Under German feet.
After Schneider took the ball, he no longer dribble, but chose a direct pass. Henry responded to the striker. After taking the ball, he directly chose inward. The speed of the wind and the power could not be stopped. When the stands Chelsea fans felt worried When the team missed the fourth ball, Henry's straight ball outside the penalty area didn't expect to go with Fanny. Fanny wanted to get the ball, Henry gave the ball, Henry gave the ball and Lerberf caught up with the ball easily. Passed the ball to Frere.
Fanny and Henry looked at each other, Fanny pointed at his feet, Henry sighed helplessly.
Tacit understanding is not enough.
After all, Henry returned to the team after recovering from injury and played too few official games. This is his second appearance, the first start. Like his first assist for Nedved, the ball is very safe. Nedved runs forward. Position, he passed the ball in front of Nedved, ten in a row.
But this counter-attack, whether to pass the ball under the foot or a straight ball, the choice seems to be 55 open, without a tacit understanding between teammates, it is prone to pass errors.
Without waiting for Millwall to lament an excellent counterbalanced counterattack, Chelsea's defense was successful, and right-back Friel took the ball forward.
Ronaldinho was originally sandwiching Petrescu, but Friel did not pass the ball forward, he could only go forward and harassed. After all, Frel still passed the ball, just at the moment Ronaldinho grabbed, He passed the ball behind Ronaldinho.
Petrescu dribble the ball in a 45-degree pass, Flo grabs the point, and header is put into the back of Poyet. The latter seems to have to take a long shot again, and Makelele comes to him. Blocking the shot space, but Poyet chose to pass again when the ball fell.
He wanted to pass the ball back to Flo, but when the ball passed the ball hit Makelele's leg, the ball changed direction, and the ghost rolled to Zola.
Southgate defended head-on, Zola pulled the ball at 45 degrees and turned and then forward. Southgate faced this small clever opponent, plus the ball rolled unexpectedly and stretched his foot a step slower , Zola wiped him out and faced the goal from a small angle!
"Zola takes a shot, but Bout has done a good job! Wise made it up! Chelsea pulled one before the end of the first half!"
Bute fell to save Zola's shot, but Wise, who was inserted at the start of the attack, was just in front of the goal line and made a shot to send the ball into the goal.
After Wise scored, he immediately hugged the ball and ran back, celebrating with Zola high-five on the road.
Chelsea fans in the stands of Stamford Bridge are delighted.
Not easy, and finally scored!
Millwall’s players were a little depressed about the goal and it was difficult to blame who had the problem.
Aldridge akimbo on the sidelines, his face calm.
He doesn't blame the players, this kind of ball-losing offender can't be held in the heart.
If Millwall finished the counterattack just now, the score would be 0:4, not 1:3.
It's not that Millwall has a problem with defense, but Chelsea's offense has been strong to a certain degree.
Millwall faced the middle and lower reaches of the team, if it is to play, to reduce the risk of being counterattacked by the other side, then Millwall guarantees that the probability of not dropping the ball is very high, almost 100%.
In frontal defense of positional battles, the possibility of Millwall being attacked by the midstream and downstream teams is almost non-existent.
But against the top seven teams in the league, even if Millwall is playing, there is a possibility that the opponent will penetrate the door. The stronger the opponent, the higher the probability. This is normal, unless he replaces all the players in the backcourt. Become a full-time defensive player.
After losing the ball, the players' mentality is still stable, there is no need to worry, and two goals lead.
Hold on, don't panic.
They didn't panic when they were two goals away when playing Inter, and now the score is still leading. Their mentality will not be affected too much.
Chelsea pulled a goal back, morale recovered a lot, and the first half was about to end, but they refused to waste a minute and a second. As soon as Millwall kicked off, they all rushed to force it, Lampard decisively made a long pass. , Fanny carried Deseli on his back on the front line, the latter jumped the header to make a clearance, but the ball fell to Nedved's foot again.
Di Matteo grabbed Nedved for the first time, and the latter accelerated the start to get rid of Di Matteo.
When Nedved brought the ball to the front of the penalty area, because he was a frontal impact, this attack benefited from Chelsea's header. Deseli and Lebov were not in a good position. The two were parallel, so Desai Lee gave up Fanny and turned to force Nedved.
As soon as he got into the game, Nedved chose to go straight behind him.
Fanny took the ball and faced the goalkeeper with a single pole, pushing the ball easily to get started.
But after scoring, Fanny heard the referee's whistle, indicating that he was offside first.
Fanny turned his head and looked at it, as the edgeman held the flag, indicating that he was offside.
Lerberf just knew that Deseli just had to go up, and he would definitely be too late to stare at Fanny, so he chose to step forward and gamble!
He bet on the win, the premise of his and Deseli's position, when Nedved went straight, Fanny was just in the offside position, just a distance away.
The fans in the stands were crazy.
In fact, their hearts are now "fragile", as long as there is a penalty against them, they will feel oppressed. The game with Wimbledon hurt their hearts too much, as if there is a lingering Shadows shrouded in Xintian.
Fannie's goal was blown away, and the fans of the crazy lions booed to the referee with excitement.
Aldridge accepts this reality calmly. He observes the game. Although it is impossible to see as clearly as the lineman, when Fanny ran out of position, he observed that Lebov moved forward. He waited for the midfield. Look at the replay during the break and confirm again. If there is a dispute, he will communicate with the head referee. After all, the head referee's law enforcement is allowed to have errors.
With the dangerous situation just now, Chelsea did not dare to attack too fiercely. After the first half of the game, there was no waves. Millwall entered the locker room with a two-ball advantage.
The team pulled back one before the end of the first half, which made Viali look a lot better. He turned into the player's channel with a dignified look. It seemed that the expectations placed on the second half were very large, and he deeply understood The game between Chelsea and Millwall is by no means an ordinary game, which may be more important than the championship!