Chapter 33: A Stiff Midfield
The second half of the game is about to begin, and the national commentary tables are discussing Lippi's choice.
A lot of people supported the option of giving up the game.
The French team is too strong, whether it is the lineup or other aspects, the gap between the two sides is too big, and the Chinese team is tough with him, which is undoubtedly hitting the stone with an egg.
In the assumption of the commentaries of various countries, the Chinese team replaced the main players, such as Yile, who must be replaced, and he needs to save energy to meet the next game against Peru.
Depending on the ability of the French team, they are likely to win all of them in the group stage and advance.
In the face of such a French team, it is not a shameful move to give up the game.
It's just that when the lineup appeared in the second half, the major commentators were taken aback.
Zheng Zhi's fate was expected, after all, his age was there, and in such a fierce confrontation, Zheng Zhi couldn't even run.
But Yile was not substituted, which is the most surprising part.
"Lippi, it seems that he has no intention of giving up the game!"
Duan Xuan frowned and said.
To be honest, the Chinese team has no chance of turning the tables, but Lippi still chooses to send Yile on the field, is this the head iron or has a new tactic?
He Wei: "What should be the preparation!" Lippi is known as the silver fox in football, he will not do things that he is not sure of, Yi Le stays on the field, and is replaced by Wu Xi and Hao Junmin, they are going to..."
He Wei set his sights on Sun Jihai, and as a professional footballer, his opinion should be more reliable.
Sun Jihai pushed his glasses and grinned: "This is to play pass control, three technical midfielders, Yi Le dragged the back organization, Wu Xi and Hao Junmin are responsible for the frontcourt offensive dredging, but I don't know what kind of pass and control method they will use." ”
Duan Xuan said: "But there is no defense in this way!" ”
He Wei and Sun Jihai were silent...
After a while, He Wei said quietly: "Is defense useful?" ”
Duan Xuan was silent, defending the first half, but he still couldn't stop the opponent from scoring goals, this is just a matter of scoring more or less, and it doesn't help the outcome of the game.
So, it's time to kick the offense?
Facing the French team to play passing, attacking?
Duan Xuan didn't know if he was crazy or the Chinese team was crazy.
It's crazy enough of that.
......
Before the second half began, the decision of the Chinese team caused discussion on the commentary platforms of various countries.
Some people agree with the decision of the Chinese team, saying that they are bloody and have no intention of compromising in the face of difficulties.
Some people call them stupid, knowing that they are losing, but they don't know how to save their energy and prepare for the next game.
In the midst of the controversy, players from both sides are in position, and the second half of the game is about to begin.
"The back line is up to you, try to defend as much as you can!"
Yi Le came to Feng Xiaoting's side and asked.
Feng Xiaoting looked at the captain's armband on Yi Le's arm, which Zheng Zhi personally wore for Yi Le before he left the game, and appointed Yi Le as the captain on the field.
No one in the Chinese team has an opinion on Yi Le wearing the captain's armband, and he has this qualification.
Feng Xiaoting stepped forward and stuffed the short sleeves of the jersey into the captain's armband, then patted it with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Don't worry, it's up to you to equalize." ”
Yi Le said with a solemn face: "I understand! ”
Watching Yi Le run to the middle circle, Feng Xiaoting took a deep breath and looked at the French team from afar.
Mbappe, Griezmann, Giroud, Matuidi....
What a gorgeous lineup!
Strength and fame at the same time!
They knew it would be hard to keep them at bay, but they had to try no matter how hard it was.
The lack of technique is made up for by diligent running.
The lack of speed is blocked by the linkage between teammates.
There is always a way.
Moreover, they will also press high in the front court, which can further relieve their defensive pressure.
Thinking of this, Feng Xiaoting wanted to smack himself in the mouth.
You also need teammates to help you defend, it's really unproductive!
......
The second half is about to begin, and France kicks off first!
Giroud stood in the centre circle and played the ball to Antoine Griezmann as the referee blew the whistle.
Antoine Griezmann continued to pass back to Pogba, who crossed to N'Golo Kante.
At the same time, Yi Le and other Chinese players have been fully pressed.
Different from the passive defense in the first half, the Chinese team chose to take the initiative to attack in the second half, they were more aggressive and played less passively.
Wu Lei directly approached Pogba to press, and Exxon was also running to that side, and the two had to make Pogba give up the dribbling Yuwang to pass.
Pogba's passes are mostly in the hands of Antoine Griezmann, which is also the current situation in the French team, without a suitable midfield commander.
Before receiving the ball, Griezmann looked around and spotted Yile cruising beside him, and he didn't know if it was Yile's intention or if he happened to be here.
But it also made him cautious.
Antoine Griezmann crossed the bridge to Mbappe with a touch of the ball, but Wu Xi and Wu Lei rushed over again, which made Mbappe rush to pass the ball back to Kante.
This pass made many people stunned.
The French team's offense seems to be stiff, huh?
That's right, it was really stiff, the Chinese team took the initiative to block their two flanks, and at the same time Yile was active in the center circle, mainly responsible for Griezmann, and when Pogba could not complete the task of the commander role, the French team's offensive intensity was greatly reduced.
Lippi on the sidelines was also eye-catching.
It seems that there is really a play!
Limiting Griezmann and forcing Pogba to become a playmaker is a position he is not up to.
In the non-stop confrontation, Pogba will always make mistakes.
And... The Chinese team hasn't really started to work hard yet.
Lippi squinted his eyes and looked at Yi Le, who was very low-key, deliberately reducing his presence, which was more conducive to the Chinese team's style of play.
In the rampage of the frontcourt, Exxon and Hao Junmin finally snatched the ball from the feet of Matuidi.
Exxon kicked it directly to Yile.
After Yi Le received the ball, he did not pass it out in a hurry, but after completing the steps of stopping the ball, raising his head, and observing, he passed the ball to Wu Xi, and then stood slightly forward again.
Yi Le stands behind Wu Xi's right oblique, Wu Lei is in front of Wu Xi's right oblique, and on the left is Ackerson and Hao Junmin, no matter from what point of view, they can complete the triangular position.
Wu Xi didn't stick to the ball, watching Mbappe rush towards him, he knocked the ball directly to Wu Lei.
Wu Lei touched the ball with one foot and passed the ball to Yile again.
After Yi Le received the ball, he took two steps horizontally and passed to Hao Junmin again for a short distance, and Hao Junmian passed to Exxon.
Exxon passed to Wu Lei again, and Wu Lei passed back to Wu Xi.
The rhythm is fast, and in the short-distance interspersed passes, the Chinese team is like a butterfly floating in the forest of thorns, dancing in danger.
Everyone can see that the Chinese team's offense is fighting!