Chapter 506: Opponents

The media in England are not optimistic about Manchester City, let alone Spain.

Manchester City's image as an upstart is also much ridiculed in Spain. When you haven't gained anything, you have to put up with these things.

However, judging from the records of both sides, it seems unlikely that Manchester City, who are playing at home, will be the opponent of Atletico Madrid.

And these days, Atletico Madrid borrowed Manchester United's training base for training.

As bitter rivals, Manchester United absolutely don't mind Atletico Madrid's win over Manchester City – they don't have any awareness that everyone is an English team.

For Manchester United, the worse the loss of City's noisy neighbours, the happier they become. The reverse is also true, and for Manchester City, Manchester United's bad luck is their greatest joy.

This is the mortal enemy.

Manchester United's training base is in good condition, and the weather in England is good these days, so the Atletico Madrid players have been able to adapt to it for two days here.

Some of Atletico Madrid's players are a little unimpressed with Manchester City's opponent, and they even think that this opponent is a soft persimmon.

But Gao Bo obviously didn't think so, and he reprimanded the players for their underestimating thinking in training.

A team that has its back to the water is dangerous, not to mention, every player in Manchester City should not be underestimated.

Gao Bo has also read some of the media reports these days, and he estimates that if Manchester City's players see these reports, most people's first reaction must be anger.

No one wants to be called a "mercenary who only takes money" or "a player with no sense of honor", even if some Manchester City players do, but that doesn't mean they won't be angry.

If the players of a luxurious team of all first-class stars are holding their back to win at home, Atletico Madrid may not be able to deal with their opponents.

In the tactical analysis meeting before the game, Gao Bo's expression was serious, and the players did not dare to be careless and listened carefully.

"Their goalkeeper Hart is tall, reacts quickly and makes good saves!"

"But... He doesn't like to play very much, he's still a traditional goalkeeper on the goal line, he doesn't have a good technique at his feet, this is an opportunity that we can take advantage of, when he has the ball at his feet, try to force him to come out as big as possible!! ”

Gao Bo nodded, and then Lin Sen began to play some videos of Joe Hart opening his feet to clear the siege, and it can be clearly seen that at this point, although Joe Hart seems to have a preference for long passes, the accurate head is really not good.

After talking about the goalkeeper, then there is the defender.

City's centre-back duo was a partnership of Vincent Kompany and Lescott, and the centre-back duo played a crucial role in City's title-winning season.

It can be said that the current level of the pair is world-class!

Gao Bo emphasized Kompany's name, the Belgian central defender has gradually become the best in the world at Manchester City, and his physical fitness, awareness of complementing and assisting defense, sense of position, and choice of tackle timing are all first-class!

This strong central defender is the most crucial guarantee for Manchester City's backline and the Belgian national team's backline!

"Kompany is physically strong, especially with his headers!!" Gao Bo said.

'However, we can attack their defence with ground passes, kick as little high as possible, and try to stay as close to the ground as possible even if it's a cross from the wing!'

In this game, Gao Bo planned to start Aguero, and Aguero's height went to play against Kompany with high-altitude balls, which had no chance of winning at all.

And Manchester City's other central defender is Lescott!

Gao Bo is still very impressed with this buddy, because he looks so distinctive.

As a result of a car accident, Lescott has a large scar on the door of her head. Many Chinese fans jokingly dubbed the England centre-back the "Timberwolves", and Lescott was always present in the "ugliest lineup" of the year.

However, in terms of strength, the England international central defender is still very strong.

He's physical, he's tall, and he's top-notch in frontal defense and interception.

Manchester City's two central defenders can be said to be very suitable for the Premier League's central defender configuration.

However, this set of central defenders may not be effective against opponents in other leagues, such as La Liga, they play more on the ground, and in terms of ground defense, Kompany and Lescott's partner may not necessarily take advantage of anything.

City's two full-backs were Sabalette and Kolarov.

These two defenders have been playing for Manchester City and can always have a place in a team like Manchester City that bring in reinforcements every year, and there is no doubt about the quality of these two players.

Manchester City's main midfielders this season are De Jong, Yaya Toure and Nasri.

'Let's focus on Yaya Toure, he's the heart of Manchester City!' Gao Bo said, pointing to the tactical board.

"Yaya Toure, I believe everyone knows it well, this guy is very strong, can attack and defend well, has first-class footwork, and is a great threat from long shots!"

"But... He loves sticky balls! Gao Bo looked at his players, and the big guy immediately understood.

Isn't Atletico Madrid's best thing about team pressing, they're afraid of those guys who don't stick to the ball.

The players laughed.

Immediately afterwards, Gao Bo also analyzed the other players of Manchester City.

Nasri and Delong in midfield, to David Silva, Gomez and Adam Johnson up front.

'Pay special attention to their wide crosses, don't let them stand still and aim for the pass, Adam Johnson's crosses are good, Gomes' headers are also dangerous!'

Gao Bo emphasized.

After finishing talking about the opponent's main players, Gao Bo stood up.

"Our opponents have their backs against the ball and they will give it their all. Moreover, the players in each of their positions are also quite strong, so when we play away from home, we must play with the spirit of 12 points!! Absolute!! Absolutely not to underestimate the enemy!! ”

Of course, he said that this is not just to scare his players, he also needs to tell them exactly what it takes to win.

'First of all, Man City are an impatient team. The media in England ridiculed them as nouveau riche .... Although we will not say such humiliating words, but.... Manchester City really aren't a mature team, they are very affected by emotions! Gao Bo pointed to his head.

"So.... We have to consume their sharp energy first, at this time, don't press out and attack them, if you let this group of stars go crazy, we also have to drink a pot. Control it first! ”

Gao Bo said.

As for how to control it, the players at Atletico Madrid know best how to do it.

"We're going to wait, until they're impatient, when they're losing patience, when they're going to remember the last two Champions League games, they're going to be in a hurry!"

Gao Bo clapped his hands, then laughed.

"When that happens, this will be our chance!"

But one goal wasn't enough to discourage them, so.... After the goal, we still played according to the original tactics, making them more anxious and making them crazy..... Then, we looked for another chance to score the second goal!! ”