Chapter 422: Peak Duel (Medium)
Unlike the high-spirited atmosphere in the dressing room of Atletico Gijón, the atmosphere in Barcelona's dressing room is a little depressing. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info
Before the game, they looked down on the opponent, and many even thought that the victory was hand-to-hand, such as Samuel Eto'o who even discussed with everyone before the game how many goals to score.
No one thought it would be the way it was at the end of the first half.
They, the mighty Barcelona, the leaders of La Liga and the most sought-after and surging Barcelona in Europe right now, were down 1-0 at half-time. Of course, the 0-1 score was not the end of the world, and they were not without falling behind, but, compared to the score, the most unacceptable thing for them was that their vaunted flowing attack was gone, and they did not get any decent offensive opportunities throughout the first half. In the face of Sporting Gijón's high-intensity defense, they are like stuck in a swamp, empty and powerful, but they can't show it, not to mention how uncomfortable it is.
This is like a martial arts master, he is most proud of, his strongest weapon, suddenly useless, they feel incomprehensible, they will be depressed, and even a little confused.
Rijkaard went to the bathroom to smoke a cigarette, and when he returned to the locker room, he didn't speak immediately, but kept thinking.
"Actually, this game came at the right time. Rijkaard said suddenly.
Everyone looked up at the head coach and didn't understand.
"We are strong Barcelona, we have big goals, we aim for the title and on the way to the title we will have a lot of interceptors and some difficulties. "This conservative tactic of Sporting Gijon is a headache for us, but there is nothing to worry about, it's just a goal behind, it's not a problem at all, it's just a grind for us, we want to use the win and the goal to show everyone that nothing can stop us from moving forward!"
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As soon as he said this, everyone's eyes lit up again.
That's right, just one goal behind, just the first half didn't go well, what's that? We are strong Barcelona and we want to use this game to show everyone that nothing can stop us from moving forward!
Rijkaard was delighted to see the light in the eyes of his players. He believes that as long as his team gives it their all, as long as the players regain their confidence, as long as they take the game seriously, with the quality of Barcelona, it will not be a problem to win this game, and he always has the greatest confidence in his team. Because they have a strong backbone.
'In the second half we continued to intensify our attack. "Seeing that the atmosphere in the dressing room was much better, Rijkaard started to lay out specific tactics. "We have no other way to go but attack, Sporting Gijón are very tight defensively, which requires everyone to use their brains, their full-court pressing, the physical exertion, so we will have more chances in the second half than in the first. ”
Rijkaard originally considered simplifying the team's attack, changing the offensive routine, or directly playing the side attack, the routine of the bottom cross? However, he finally gave up, on the one hand, because Barcelona's tradition is not suitable for playing high ball, and on the other hand, Rijkaard believes in the strength of the team, so as to adapt to all changes, as long as Barcelona insists on attacking, he does not believe that he cannot tear apart the defense of Sporting Gijon. As Rijkaard himself said, this game will be a litmus test for Barcelona to see if he can cope with a full-court pressing defensive tactic like Sporting Gijon.
He said that this game came at the right time, and it was not just a word of encouragement to the players, Barcelona's current tactics are not perfect, he needs to improve, and this game can be used as a reference.
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Rijkaard then called Deco's name, who looked up at him.
"Albertini is old, his fitness will be a big problem, you need to run more aggressively, attract Albertini's running, consume his energy, he is the metronome of Sporting Gijón, Albertini is not good, Sporting Gijón's counter-attack is completely useless. ”
Deco was drinking water, he nodded, and screwed the water bottle on. This is a very tactical and disciplined player, very professional, and a manager would love that kind of player.
'There's Samuel Eto'o, you have chances, you shoot decisively, don't waste it on me. Take your chances and score!" Rijkaard criticized Samuel Eto'o.
In that late half-time scoring opportunity, if Samuel Eto'o had volleyed directly into the empty net at the end, rather than opting for a gentle push, Hierro would have had no chance of stopping that goal no matter how desperate he was.
Eto'o looked unkind, but he still said he knew. Although Eto'o has a lot of temper at this time, after all, he has not yet reached the level of daring to fight and quarrel with the manager later.
He is now on fire in his heart, Milito, who he despises, has scored, and he himself, finally breaking through into the penalty area, facing an empty goal, was actually cleared out at the last moment, which makes Eto'o both angry and lose face. He swore that he would score, he would score!
"Fifteen minutes into the second half, go all out and try to score an early equaliser!" Rijkaard said, "As soon as we scored a goal, the Sporting Gijón defence was useless!"
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On the other side, Leon is also making the final tactical arrangements.
'Now we are ahead and when the second half starts, Barcelona will come back like crazy, they can't tolerate losing to us. So, defend well!" Leon tapped on the table, "and ...... The old rule, on the basis of not conceding the ball, waiting for the opportunity to sneak attack. ”
Leon has a clear understanding of the situation in the second half of the game, Barcelona's offensive will be extremely strong, and the proud Barcelona people will never accept defeat.
For the possible pressure of the second half of the game, Leon is mentally prepared, he clearly knows that as long as the team can hold on to the start of the second half, as time passes, the opponent will inevitably become more and more impatient, and the score behind is like a big rock, pressing on the hearts of the proud Barcelona star, making them depressed and making them impatient.
Once you are impatient, it means that there are loopholes, and what Sporting Gijón is best at is catching loopholes and counterattacking.
“…… Predictably, the key to the second half of the game was not to concede a goal in the first 15 minutes. It's going to be very difficult for the team for 15 minutes, so it's ...... defend solidly," Leon raised his index finger. "For fifteen minutes, you have to hold on, after this level, the opponent's offensive will weaken, and at that time, it is time for us to catch our breath. ”
"Then, it's just to seize the opportunity, score another goal, a goal, no insurance!"
"The Barcelonans have been boasting that they won Real Madrid by three goals and we won by Real Madrid by four goals, have you seen me yelling everywhere?" Leon sneered.
There was a burst of laughter at the scene, and even Hierro couldn't cry or laugh at this time, the coach's mouth was really damaged.
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"Finally, keep one thing in mind!" Leon raised his voice and looked around everyone with determined eyes, "Victory must be ours!"
"Victory!" shouted Captain Hierro with his right arm raised.
"Victory!" everyone shouted together, and everyone's eyes lit up with excitement.
Leon watched all this quietly, and at this time, he faintly heard the sound in the corridor outside, which was that the Barcelona players had set off to return to the stadium.
Leon subconsciously looked at his watch, the Barcelona man came out two minutes earlier than he expected, it seems that Rijkaard is confident and has found a solution to the problem?
A smile appeared on Leon's face, this is a confident smile, no matter what special tricks Rijkaard has in the second half, just come on, Lao Tzu continued!
In this pinnacle showdown, victory can only belong to him and his Sporting Gijón!
"Go!" Leon waved his hand, "don't forget that the Barcelona people are in a hurry." ”
Hierro's face was straight, he directly opened the door of the locker room, and waved his right arm, "Let's go!"
The crowd roared and rushed out.
PS: The 2nd update, the 2nd update of the guarantee. (To be continued.) )