Chapter 578: Targeted
It didn't take long for Ferguson to understand why Dick would use Joel Luka at wing-back in this game.
The reason is simple, this tall Croatian defender may not be as comprehensive as Richards, but in defense, he is much better than Richards, whose defense relies more on his own flexibility and reflexes, while Jorluka is like a silent mountain, always able to block the opponent's path and make it impossible for the opponent to break through.
The basic skills of Eastern European players have always been very good, especially the players of the former Yugoslavia, although Croatia has become independent when Jorluka began to receive football training, but this style of basic training is left behind, although Jolluka is young, but very calm, accurate positioning, timely defense, although on the side, but did not show a flaw, even if it is an extremely experienced side veteran like Giggs, can not find a good breakthrough in front of him.
Dick's arrangement with Joel Luka before he came on was simple, which was to say to him: "You think you're playing at centre-back, just defending on the wing. ”
Sent Joel Luka, is to deal with Manchester United's side of the attack, Giggs is not young now, speed and reaction are declining, but the skills and experience at the feet are incomparably rich, in the face of such an attacker, Richards' slightly brainless defensive play is easy to be shaken by others dizzy, and Joel Luka's steady defensive style is just the best defensive object of Giggs, Giggs wants to use speed to force the unlikely, with feints Joel Luka is not fooled, It's no wonder that Ryan Giggs' attack from this flank after the start of the game had no effect at all......
However, a breakthrough from the left by Tevez almost became a killing chance, he used his speed to force a breakthrough through Joeluka, and then passed the ball laterally to the middle, Scholes did not stop the ball, knocked the ball directly to the left side of the box before Barton finished defending, Nani who was inserted at high speed suddenly got up and shot at a small angle!
When the Manchester City fans began to exclaim, Joe Hart showed his reaction nerves, in the face of this close to the ground, he didn't have time to fall to the ground He stretched out his leg directly, the ball smashed on his leg and bounced back, seeing that Joe Hart had fallen to the ground, Nani quickly followed up and headed the ball that flew over!
Joe Hart rose to the air, grabbed the ball tightly, and then fell to the ground, protecting the ball in his arms.
"Brilliant save! The young goalkeeper Joe Hart, who made his second appearance for Manchester City, was not afraid of the stage! The homegrown goalkeeper made just one appearance since his move to Manchester City last season and was then loaned out to two League One sides without getting much of an appearance, and many thought he would be loaned out this summer after Mansour took over, but the new manager Dick did not buy any goalkeepers, but retained three of last season's goalkeepers...... Schmeichel and Ixasson didn't have much of an eye-catching performance in the first two league games, and Dick sent Joe Hart as a starter in this game, and three goalkeepers started in three games, proving that he has not yet decided on the choice of Manchester City's main goalkeeper...... If the young Joe Hart can show enough good performance in this game, he may be able to establish the position of the main goalkeeper! Dick has always been bold and daring to use young goalkeepers, at Borussia Dortmund he promoted Weidenfeller, at Inter Milan he decisively used Cesar and used Toldo as a substitute to good effect, now he will make Joe Hart's fortunes turn around at Manchester City? ”
The commentator said excitedly, as the commentator of England, he naturally hopes that Joe Hart can become the main force of Manchester City, and show the level of a top goalkeeper under Dick's tutelage - Ixasson and Schmeichel Jr. are not English, and the goalkeeper position of the England national team has been distressing for a long time, and it would be good if Dick could bring out a top England goalkeeper......
Dick didn't have such a consciousness at this time, Joe Hart is very potential, but his shortcomings are also obvious, if it weren't for the fact that he can't find a good top goalkeeper now, he won't let Joe Hart become the main force, but fortunately, now Joe Hart doesn't have so many non-standard problems, if he can seriously train according to the training plan arranged by Marriner, with his physical fitness and technical characteristics, it is not uncommon to become an excellent goalkeeper.
After making the save, Joe Hart threw the ball far away and then stood in front of goal, keeping an eye on the situation in front of the court.
To be able to get such an opportunity, Joe Hart is also very cherished, you must know that Ixasson is a top goalkeeper in the Premier League, and Schmeichel was considered one of the most promising young goalkeepers three or four years ago, and he? Although he was the same year as Schmeichel, he debuted in a League Two, that is, Shrewsbury City, the lowest level in the English league system, and did not play the main role in this team until the 0506 season, and then was introduced by Manchester City, but he did not get much opportunity in Manchester City, even if he went to the third division, he did not get too many opportunities...... For such a goalkeeper from the grassroots, being able to play at Manchester City now is precious.
So in the pre-season training camp, in the face of the training plan that Marriner took, Joe Hart was the most serious one in training, he knew that Marriner came with Dick, and they came from Serie A, which has the highest level of training goalkeepers, such a training plan is very important for a goalkeeper like him who came from a wild road - in fact, Hart's poor performance and technical shortcomings in later generations have a lot to do with his lack of good training before, in terms of physical fitness, he is stronger than many goalkeepers, whether it is reaction or speed, Even explosiveness and fitness.
Barnes received Joe Hart's hand toss and began to dribble forward - Nani's breakthrough was a mistake for him, which also made Barnes want to teach the other team a lesson.
Rather than rushing forward with the ball himself, Barnes didn't rush forward with the ball himself, but crossed the ball to Parker, who was picking up in the middle, and then stepped forward himself.
Parker stops the ball at his feet - Parker is also a player who began to grow after the ordeal, was proud as a teenager, joined a strong team like Chelsea, then failed to play in the main team, and then reborn at Newcastle...... Now back at a team known for their nouveau riche, Parker is in a much better state of mind than he was when he joined Chelsea.
Seeing Scholes and Hargreaves lunging towards him, Parker didn't stick to the ball, but raised his foot and distributed the ball directly to Ribery on the left.
"Cool passing." Dick nodded slightly, England's midfield is also a bit strange, a large number of players who are born in the back but play well in the attacking midfield and the organization of the midfield, but they can't find one or two serious midfielders - whether it is Gerrard, Lampard or Barry, they are all from the back, and finally shine in the attacking midfield position, Parker is also like this, first play the back midfield, and then play the organization of the midfield, but after honing in Chelsea, he is now starting to become comprehensive, and the defense is maintained, The offense is also a stroke of genius, and such a diagonal pass proves Parker's ability.
The ball flew between Carrick and Hargreaves and landed exactly at the feet of Ribery, who took the opportunity to break through!
In the same face of a tall defender playing on the wing, Ribery's breakthrough method is much simpler and more brutal, and it is much more effective.
It's not that he's much better than Ryan Giggs, it's because he's still young, and now is the time to be in great form, and it's time for speed and explosiveness.
Although Brown is also very physical and fast, he turned a step slower and watched Ribery quickly dribble past him!
After the breakthrough, Ribery did not cut inside, but quickly raised his foot and picked the ball to the middle!
Torres, who was following in the back row, collided with Vidic in the run, and was not affected too much at all, using his explosiveness and speed to grab ahead of Vidic, and the ball was a rush!
The ball flew into the bottom left corner of the net, and Van der Sar also made a brilliant save that quickly went down and then narrowly blocked the ball with one hand!
Patrice Evra, who returned to the defense, quickly cleared the ball with a big foot.
The ball flew towards Manchester City's backfield, Tevez wanted to grab the first spot, but was completely suppressed by Kompany, grabbed the ball above Tevez's head and pushed the ball down.
Barton took the ball and quickly distributed it to Barnes on the left, who took the ball again and attacked.
After a few back-and-forth passes, the ball was passed to Ribery's feet, who once again showed his pace and explosiveness and rushed past Brown......
Brown turned around and saw that Ribery was about to break through, and almost subconsciously pulled down Ribery, Ribery fell to the ground, and the sky above the city stadium resounded with huge boos from Manchester City fans!
"Red card! Punish that bastard! The City fans shouted.
"Fake fall! That Frenchman faked fall! Manchester United fans shouted.
However, their hopes were not realised, and the referee awarded a free-kick, warned Brown twice, and did not give a card.
Ribery patted his clothes and got up, he was used to this kind of defense.
City's free-kick didn't create much of a chance, Parker drove it into the box and Rio Ferdinand headed it in front of Yaya Toure.
Ferguson frowned, Manchester City's attack during this period is obvious, that is, for the right side of Manchester United, Ribery usually goes to both wings, but this game is aimed at Brown, constantly using speed and technology to break through Brown, but if you strengthen the defense on this side, then the defense in the middle will be weaker, Yaya Toure's forward insertion and Torres's impact threat is also quite large, what should be done now......
Dick's tactical arrangement is aimed at Manchester United's weak points, if it was Gary Neville on the field, Dick may not use such obvious offensive tactics, but now it is Brown, although this defender is extremely physical, but there are often short circuits, and this kind of problem occurs at critical moments, but he will lose the ball.
In terms of offense, Manchester United does not have a good way now, without Ronaldo and Rooney, Manchester United's side and middle attacks have been greatly affected, it is difficult to pass through the midfield, and there is no advantage in the front field with a direct long pass, and the overstretched personnel has indeed made Manchester United's strength drop very much......
'There's always going to be a chance, City...... It can't be so invulnerable. Ferguson was silently thinking in his position, he had the patience to wait for the opportunity to arise, and at the same time it was not a very important game and he could afford to lose.