Chapter 54: Preparing for War
Villas-Boas is bringing in new players, and as the heart of Paris, Yile is preparing for the round of 16.
After the World Cup reaches the round of 16, there will be a huge qualitative change.
First of all, the major national teams have adapted to the rhythm of the game, and those who did not adapt have already been kicked out.
Secondly, there will be more tactical routines in the round of 16, which is very unfortunate news for them.
The Chinese team has been able to get to this point because of preemptive strikes and surprise attacks.
It's the same with Denmark and it's the same with France, even though the game against Peru is a real win, but that Peru team is incomplete, they have no hope of qualifying, it's easy to win against that kind of team.
If you meet Peru in the first or second round, it will be a different situation.
There is still a gap in strength!
In the top 16 surrounded by strong teams, the Chinese team is like an antelope waiting to be slaughtered, and it is not easy to stand out from this group of tigers.
From the morning, Lippi summoned his players for a wave of tactical meetings.
The Chinese team can play many tactics, but none of them are proficient.
Copycat anti-anti!
Copycat control!
Even sneak attacks are limited by speed, and a lot depends on luck.
It's always one word, difficult!
The coaching staff met day and night, constantly trying new tactics.
The pressure is top-down, the coaches feel a lot of pressure and they train the players hard.
For Lippi, since he has already played in the round of 16, why not take a gamble.
Quarterfinals! Final Four! Final... Forget it!
The current Chinese team is sure to make money and not lose money, and every step is earned.
Expectations from Chinese fans are also high.
Qualifying from the group, the round of 16 of the World Cup, it's like a dream.
They thought they were going to be told to go home on June 29th.
I didn't think they would be able to play one more round, maybe a second round...
Anyway, now the Chinese fans have abandoned the idea that 'none of us can beat it'.
They began to simply enjoy the joy that football brought them.
It's a game to be able to watch.
Of course, it would be even better if you could win the game.
The only fly in the ointment is Yile's injury.
Yile is their backbone, and since the injury was exposed, it has been a barb in their hearts.
They knew very well that the boy, who was only 22 years old, had become their spiritual support.
With the E-Le competition, they are full of confidence!
If there wasn't Yile in the arena, they wouldn't know how to face that game.
Although the Chinese delegation has repeatedly emphasized the word 'minor injury', which player's injury does not evolve from a minor injury.
They are conflicted.
I want to see Yile play in the World Cup, but I also want Yile to rest, so that he can smoothly join the new season.
To sum up, they can't get enough of Yile's game!
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Approaching the round of 16, the Swedish national team is also preparing intensively.
For Sweden, the Chinese team is a top sign, and there are also variables.
Among the top 16 teams, the Chinese team is undoubtedly the bottom team, but on the other hand, it is also a completely unfamiliar team.
Sweden is new to the Chinese team, and the only data available is a few players and the last few games.
They don't think that the Super League will make it easy for them to throw player big data directly on their desks.
Therefore, in the face of the Chinese team, Sweden is almost blind.
They were only able to prepare for the game from a few games.
It's a tough job, but it's about the quarter-finals, and it's going to be tough head-on.
Sweden head coach Andersson's final decision was to stay the same.
Sweden plays their familiar rhythm, no matter how the Chinese team changes their routines, they eat all over the world.
Of course, this does not rule out the risk that the Chinese team will play against them.
After all, compared to Chinese players, Sweden's data and match records are easy to collect.
"There are two options in total, and you can use these two tactics in the game!"
Andersson patted the tactical board and said: "First, we don't know how they will play, but we understand very well that the only thing we need to pay attention to is the midfielder, don't try to fight him, France is almost planted there, if it is easy to retreat, it means that we need to be vigilant!" β
"Secondly, the Chinese team likes to sneak up on the opening game, they have been in a similar situation in all three games of the group stage, which we need to be careful about, and they are in form to get into the game very quickly."
"Thirdly, keep the possibility of long passing, if our own tactics don't work, we need to change the style immediately, Denmark has given the answer before leaving the World Cup, the weakness of this Chinese team is obvious!"
Bang!!
Anderson slapped the table heavily and said solemnly: "Guys, don't take it lightly, the overall strength of the Chinese team may not be good, but she is too strange to us, and we don't even know what tactics they are good at." If you still can't get nervous, think about the heart of their midfield! β
Anderson grinned and sneered: "The man who has overturned the entire European football scene for two years in a row!" β
Hearing this, the Swedish players who had a contemptuous face were stunned for a moment, and then frowned slightly.
In particular, Victor Lindelof, who plays for Manchester United, said solemnly: "Don't give him any chance, absolutely not!" β
On the other side, in the hotel where the Chinese team stayed, Lippi was also arranging tactics.
"Next Defensive Counterattack!"
Lippi continued: "I know you guys are most familiar with this style of play, and I'm Italian, so I think we can complement each other very well! β
"A lot of people in Italian football say that his defense is key, but it's not... If you want to play a good counterattack in Italy, the back is the key! β
βregistaοΌβ Lippi threw out an obscure word.
The Chinese players were a little dazed.
Lippi looked at Yi Le and said, "Yi, explain!" β
Yi Le Organizational Language said in Chinese: "Drag the back organization as a metronome, this is the traditional type of Italian midfielder, just like Pirlo is the regista character!" β
Nodding slightly, Lippi continued: "Regista needs a wide field of vision, precise footwork and the ability to shoot from distance at any time! I'm glad that we have someone to be able to take on this role! β
Everyone subconsciously looked at Yi Le, and Yi Le also nodded slightly, indicating that he would play this position.
"The second is defense and protection, Yi and Zheng will form a small group of six people in front of the back line, which is also the most important group structure, integrating offense and defense, which can be a good offensive defense and drag back organization work!"
"Of course, this tactic will put more pressure on the strikers."
Lippi looked at Wu Lei and said, "Wu, I need you to play more threatening, more aggressive, you need to shoulder the burden of attacking!" β
In the past few games, Wu Lei's self-confidence has been established, and he said with a serious face: "I understand, sir!" β
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