Wen Sheng's idea was only Wen Sheng's idea, but he would soon figure out why.

From Adkins' point of view, Lambert is relative to Jay. Rodriguez is a little slower and a little less technical and dribbling, and Southampton only have one way to go in this game against Manchester City, and that is to defend and counter-attack, so it is not surprising that Adkins plays as a single striker and brings in Rodriguez.

Referee Atkinson blew the whistle and the game officially began.

Manchester City kicked off first, and Southampton's tactical thinking was clear, except for striker Rodriguez running frantically in front of trying to force Manchester City, their other players had a very limited range of pressure.

Manchester City's two full-backs have moved forward, in Wensheng's tactical strategy, the role of the two fullbacks is very important, so Wensheng can't let them grind at the back at this stage of the game, as the home team, as the first time in the new season, Manchester City can only attack with all their might.

City were quick to complete the first wave of attacks, with Klich's cross being met by Dzeko's header and Sergio Aguero scrambling to shoot a shot that missed the target and went wide of the goal.

During the summer training, Wen Sheng's requirements for Dzeko were particularly high, and this demand was based on the needs of tactical design.

What is Aguero's strength, lies in the fact that he is in the penalty area, and the Dzeko who matches him is defined by Wensheng as a playmaker center, scoring goals is his responsibility, but it is also his responsibility to do the ball, and he is the one who really connects with Silva and De Bruyne, and Aguero is regarded by Wensheng as the assassin of his dreams, and he will complete the key blow.

Of course, in the link of the team's comprehensive pressing, the team faced a dense defense, and there was no Dzeko, the battering ram, and he was one of the means of Wen Sheng's dense defense.

In short, Wensheng will not cling to the ground like Mancini, but will focus on establishing a three-dimensional attacking model for Manchester City.

With City in the Southampton penalty area in less than two minutes, Adkins was still a little anxious, standing on the sidelines and reminding his players to be more focused.

The game continued, Adkins did not mean to press high, and single-mindedly built a defensive line in his own half, and did not want to compete with Manchester City for ball control, but Wensheng also played more carefully, and was very careful in offensive tactics, Silva and De Bruyne were mainly used for midfield reception and wings after adduction, and the really tired were Klich and Zabaleta, the two kept pressing up, making crosses on the side, specifically looking for Dzeko,

Adkins didn't expect Manchester City, which had a clear advantage in technology, to play so roughly, so he simply crossed, originally he worked the ground blockade, which was equivalent to not having much effect, Dzeko was indeed not covered, and the advantage in the air was more obvious, but intermittently brought some threats to Southampton.

Because of this simple and rough attack, the midfield composed of Melo and Yaya Toure does not have to be too pressed, and can protect the back line well, although Crystal Palace has lost the ball more often, but it is still difficult for Southampton to play an effective counter-attack.

After kicking for a while, Wen Sheng stood on the sidelines and shook his head, "The attack is still not a big threat enough!" ”

In the 15th minute, the situation on the field changed abruptly, and Aguero actually lay on the ground with kicks, covering his knees with his hands, and his expression was very painful.

Wen Sheng's face was gloomy, and he couldn't understand why Aguero was injured, but looking at this situation, Wen Sheng concluded that it would be difficult for Aguero to continue the game.

The Manchester City players rushed to kick the ball out of bounds, and after getting Atkinson's permission, the Manchester City team doctor rushed on the field to check on Aguero's condition.

"Let Nasri hurry up and come back after two laps and get ready to play!" Wen Sheng put Brian. Kidd beckoned.

Nasri was ordered to quickly get up and run to warm up, this guy was at least very honest in the team now, and he saw Wen Sheng's coldness in Balotelli, if he didn't want to be ruined, he would have to be honest.

On the stretcher, Aguero was carried off the field, Manchester City fans gave Aguero a round of applause, but they were worried in their hearts, Wen Sheng almost wiped out the strikers after taking office, and Drogba and Aspas were still sitting on the bench, could it be Drogba or Aspass?! Manchester City fans don't trust the two men much.

Drogba is old after all, and his performance at Chelsea last season was relatively average, and Aspas did not give Manchester City fans peace of mind.

What Balotelli didn't say, he didn't enter the squad at all, and this part of Manchester City fans faintly complained about Wensheng, Balotelli played a key role in some games last season and was able to score.

Wensheng called De Bruyne and Yaya Toure to explain to the two men, and then Nasri also got his ear to come off the bench, the team changed to 4231, and Dzeko made a single arrow.

De Bruyne became a winger, Silva became a striker, the main reason for this arrangement is to set up a center forward like Dzeko, Wensheng needs wingers to often insert into the penalty area, Silva is not as good as De Bruyne at this point, De Bruyne was previously asked by Wen Sheng when he was in Crystal Palace.

Manchester City's change of formation made Adkins not see any reputation for the time being, and he thought that Wensheng would stick to the 442 tactic.

But this single striker tactic is a common tactic that Wen Sheng has played at Crystal Palace, and he will not be unaware that he hastened to re-emphasize concentration to his players regardless of his effectiveness.

In the original 442 tactics, the wingers adducted and the fullbacks had to take care of the back, and Wen Sheng did not allow them to break through, but after the change of formation, the wingers Nasri and De Bruyne could give full play to their individual abilities.

In fact, the team's current lineup and tactics are in the run-in, Wensheng must make detailed tactical requirements for each position, and wait for the run-in of the players to reach a certain level, especially after the run-in of the actual battle, Wensheng will definitely let go of the freedom of the front-court players, so that everyone's imagination can be fully displayed.

Now the lineup is not good enough, the tacit understanding between the players is not high enough, and the loss of the ball will continue to occur if the players are allowed to play freely.

After Sergio Aguero left the field, Manchester City's offensive did not decrease but increased, and the control was strong, and the individual breakthroughs of both wings, whether it was De Bruyne or Nasri, played a great power, and as a result, Manchester City scored a goal in less than 10 minutes.

In the 23rd minute, De Bruyne cut inside after combining with Silva on the right side, shook continuously in the penalty area, dodged the defense of Southampton players, and shot directly, De Bruyne's shot was more weird, he did not play the far corner as Davies wanted but played the near corner, Davies misjudged, and the ball passed under Fonte's crotch into the near corner.

Manchester City took a 1-0 lead at home.