Chapter 277 Falling behind is the litmus test for the team

The first half of the game was also over quickly!

Before the end of the first half, the German commentator was very proud.

"Although Luton's performance in the Europa League this season can be called a miracle, they are a third-tier team after all, and when they meet a top-flight team like Hamburg with a tough defence, they have a limit after all! With a two-goal lead in the first half, it was a very favorable situation for Hamburg! If Hamburg can bring home a win away from home, or even a big victory, then the second leg of the contest between the two sides will basically lose its meaning! Luton Town can't finish the game away from home! The German commentator said.

The reporters in the media gallery were also talking about this first half.

"It looks like reaching the semi-finals is the limit for Luton!"

"The first half was too unlucky......

"It wasn't a penalty at all!"

"What can you do about an unreasonable goal like Ze Roberto?"

"Let's hope Luton can equalise in the second half..."

"It's difficult, Hamburg is not a weak team, and the opponent's morale is high now, and the two-goal lead also makes them focus on defense, if Luton continue to press in this game, the opponent's counterattack may follow..."

"I'm afraid Luton is going to stop in this round..."

Not to mention the Germans who are now full of spring breeze, even the British media are not very optimistic about Luton.

There was a lot of anticipation for Luton Town before the game, but the first half of the game was like a basin of cold water that made everyone who fancies Luton Town excited.

Now people are going to another extreme of pessimism.

No one thinks Luton can turn the tables around, including this game and the next.

...

In the stands, owner David Morton was also watching the game in the box, and next to him sat a middle-aged, obese man.

"Is this your team, David?"

David Morton, who was behind the team, was naturally not in a very good mood, and he nodded silently.

And the middle-aged man was very happy.

"Reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League as a third tier... It's already very good! ”

The man laughed.

"That's a great asset, David!"

"I understand, James!" David Morton also cheered up, no matter what, Luton is now the most important and biggest asset in David Morton's hands!

David Morton has approached an asset firm in London to assess the value of the current team.

At least a hundred million .... Pound sterling!

If David Morton were to sell his current team, he would be a billionaire in no time!

You know, just two years ago, David Morton couldn't even come up with hundreds of thousands of team operating expenses...

But... Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Luton is now a hen that lays golden eggs!

When people have money, their minds will slowly change...

So when David Morton saw that the team might be out of the semi-finals, he even breathed a sigh of relief...

........

In Luton's dressing room, the atmosphere was a little oppressive.

The players have yet to recover from the blow they received in the first half.

Gao Bo also had a headache when he looked at the depressed players, and at this time he had to boost the team's morale before he could talk about any tactical adjustments!

"We're out of luck!"

Gao Bo spread his hand and said.

'We had a miscalculation and we were conceded at the end of the first half and we have to admit that it was a very good shot! So many unfavorable situations come together, enough for any team to lose! ”

Gao Bo said as he looked at the expressions of the players.

"But I want to ask you, do you still want to be in the Europa League final?"

Gao Bo raised his voice and said.

"We eliminated Ajax, we eliminated Juventus, we eliminated Wolfsburg!!"

"When we were facing three opponents, what were we thinking at that time?"

"We were like, ah, what a tough opponent! We have to give it our all to win against them! ”

"So, we won them in the end!"

"But what were we thinking when we came across Hamburg?"

"It's just Hamburg, they're not as strong as Juventus, they're not as luxurious as Wolfsburg, and they're on our home turf! If we can win against other opponents, it is only natural that we can win against them! ”

"Any of you ever thought so?" Gao Bo asked, standing up and looking at his players.

Griezmann stood up, and like a child who had made a mistake, he lowered his head and tried to open his mouth: "I'm sorry, boss..... That's what I thought before this fight. ”

"Excellent! Anthony!! Gao Bo stretched out his hand and motioned for Griezmann to sit down.

"Don't say it's you, why don't I think so?"

The players also looked up and looked at Gao Bo in surprise.

"Actually, there's nothing strange about this emotion." Gao Bo continued, "When there is a success, most people take success for granted! ”

At this time, Vardy also stood up: "That's right, boss, I don't have the same nervousness before the start of the game!" ”

"And me!"

"I thought we could win easily..."

The atmosphere in the dressing room was lively and the players expressed their opinions.

"Look! That's why we were behind in the first half!! ”

Gao Bo spread his hands.

"We underestimated !!!"

Not only the players, but even the coaches nodded, and Gao Bo successfully made the players active.

"But! Fortunately, this game is not over yet! We still have a chance!! ”

'In the second half we need to step up our attack!! But at the same time, you should also pay attention to the counterattack of the other party!! ”

"Mitchell! You don't attack easily in the second half!! "Gobo turned to Mitchell Piran and there was a lot of pressure on his side in the first half!

"Alex!! You pay attention to the timing of the plug-in!"

Compared to Mitchell Piran, Alex Sandro has a lot of the whole line!

"Watch out for their counter-attacks in the midfield and speed up the ball up front! Shoot whenever you have a gap!! ”

Gao Bo drew lines on the tactical board.

"After conceding the goal! Fight back now!! ”

High wave up the volume!

"Attack as soon as you grab the ball, you can't give them any respite!!

The players are cheering up, and compared to the depression of just returning to the dressing room, the Luton dressing room is very enthusiastic now!

Fifteen minutes passed quickly!

Gao Bo didn't emphasize much in the dressing room, and after boosting the morale of his players, he made some minor adjustments to the tactical details of the second half, but not much.

When the players were back on the pitch, the Luton players were full of confidence again!

This kind of self-confidence is not the same as the self-confidence before the game starts.

This is a calm and calm attitude that fully recognizes the strength of the opponent and still maintains confidence in his own strength!

After falling behind, it is the litmus test of whether a team is a real strong team!