Chapter 35. Play
'The form on the pitch is getting more and more anxious and there are a couple of good chances for both sides. In this case, Coach Frank probably won't make substitutions easily! ”
Wright saw that Frank DeBoer did not call back the warm-up man for a long time, and analyzed the reasons why Frank DeBoer did not choose to make a substitution at this time.
"It's not an easy choice, after all, it looks like the second goal is so close to them for Ajax, but if Ajax can't break the current anxious situation, I'm afraid it's too late to make a substitution."
Obviously, Vanderstein still means that he is in favor of an early substitution.
Wright heard Vanderst's voiceover, so he asked further: "William, do you think you should make a substitution as soon as possible at this time?" ”
"Yes!" Vandersteo replied without hesitation, "For the current Ajax attack line, if they can break through the opponent's defense, then they will have already broken through, and they don't have to wait until now." So AZ Alkmaar's shaky defence on the pitch was in a sense very solid, and no one could get past that line. So I think it's better to move as soon as possible at this time! ”
"Early movement, first of all, Ajax's attacking style has completely changed, and the opponent is not easy to adapt, and secondly, early action can also give the new players a little more time. As for the risk of such substitutions, there is no way to do it, every adjustment on the football field is a gamble, it is risky, and you can't be satisfied with the status quo because of the risk, and at present, Ajax is one goal behind, and there is no capital to be satisfied with the status quo! ”
Although Van der Stein did not say who Ajax should replace, everyone also heard it, and he hoped that Li Lin could come off the bench as soon as possible.
On this point, Wright also supports Vanderst's proposal.
"No matter how Ajax makes substitutions, I also think Lee should have been replaced earlier, his style of play can pose a greater threat to AZ Alkmaar's defence at this time, and now Ajax's attacking methods on the field are too monotonous!"
If Li Lin can hear the words of the two commentators, I am afraid he will be flattered, these two have praised him in the eyes of the national fans, but unfortunately, they are not the head coach and cannot decide when Li Lin will play.
Time passed minute by minute, and finally, as the game approached the 80th minute, Frank de Boer finally couldn't sit down.
"Lee!"
Frank de Boer shouted Li Lin's name loudly, and Li Lin, who had been warming up next to him for a long time, suddenly became smart, saw that the head coach and assistant coach were waving to him, and hurriedly returned to the bench.
"Li, you will replace Sig Solsson in a while, give full play to your flexible characteristics, do not hesitate to run the position, get the ball, and go in tandem, now the opponent's physical strength has been almost consumed, this time is the most suitable time for you to play, but your time is very short, only a maximum of 15 minutes!"
Although Frank De Boer was very anxious in his heart, he still calmly explained to Li Lin what he was going to do after he came on the court.
Armand on the side also patted Li Lin's shoulder and encouraged: "Next, it's up to you!" ”
Li Lin nodded, slowly walked to the edge of the field, and prepared to play.
"The time has come to the 80th minute, Coach Frank finally made a substitution adjustment, with the teenager Li Lin replaced Sig Solsson, who was already physically exhausted and couldn't run, it seems that Coach Frank is going to press the treasure on Lee's body, let's see if Lee can help Ajax turn the situation around!"
At this time on the field, Li Lin, who had just come on the field, was standing in the penalty area, and several defenders were standing beside him, Li Lin instantly had a feeling of suffocation, he understood that he had just come on the field and had not adapted to the rhythm of the game at this time, and he tried hard to adjust his breathing to let himself quickly find the feeling of the game.
On the field, the right winger Lukoki was caught in the opponent's bag again, and he could use his speed to get rid of the opponent before, but now the continuous consumption of physical strength made him powerless about it, but just as the ball was about to be lost, he heard someone calling him.
"Jodi! Over here! ”
Subconsciously, Lukoki passed the ball through, and Li Lin retreated to 30 meters in front of the court and got the ball.
Alkmaar defender Elm, who had just wrapped Lukoki, did not hesitate, and quickly followed, standing in front of Li Lin to prevent Li Lin from breaking through.
And at the moment when he just stood still, Li Lin moved!
Elm, who had just come to the defensive position, only saw a figure flashing past him, and he hurriedly chased back, reminding his teammates while chasing: "Gort, stop him!" ”
Gort, the opponent's left full-back, who had not yet returned to his defensive position, came up directly, but at this time they forgot that Lukoki, who was originally on the wing, was no longer marked!
So Li Lin chose to pass the ball without hesitation!
"Nice pass! Li Lin created a great chance as soon as he came on the pitch, and his breakthrough on the right flank attracted the attention of two AZ Alkmaar defenders, so Lukoki, who had been caught before, was unguarded! ”
Lukoki took the ball and raced down the right to the edge of the box, where centre-back Wigfer stepped in to prevent the opposition from getting closer to his own dangerous zone.
At this time, Li Lin had come to the middle of the edge of the penalty area, and he had been observing the running position of his teammates.
Lukoki saw Gort chase back and crossed the ball to De Jong, and the moment he received the ball, De Jong's eyes swept in the penalty area, hoping to find a good passing line. It was at this glance that he saw a familiar figure that flashed by. So he didn't stop the ball and subconsciously pushed the ball into the penalty area!
Li Lin got the ball in the penalty area!
But there was a kraft candy behind him at this time.
Mahe, who was following Li Lin, breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, before the game, Alkmaar coach Vibek specifically told the defenders that this kid in front of him was running very tricky, so he must keep a firm eye on his people when defending, sure enough, if he hadn't been paying attention to Li Lin's position just now, Li Lin might have run out of a gap in the penalty area at this moment!
Li Lin had some difficulty in physically confronting Mahe, but because this was a forbidden area, Mach didn't dare to make too many moves, but as long as he controlled Li Lin here, Li Lin didn't have the slightest threat.
But seeing that Ma He was about to push Li Lin out of the bottom line little by little, a figure rushed over in a little anxious.
Elm's head was a little hot at the moment, and he was used to fighting against Sigsolsson after the whole game, so he subconsciously rushed up to take the ball away, but he forgot that the bulky Sigursolsson and Li Lin were completely two different types of players.
Seeing Elm stepping forward, Maher was anxious, but he couldn't say anything in a hurry, and Li Lin's eyes lit up.
So Li Lin, who had been slowly being pushed to the bottom line, leaned back suddenly, retreated a little, and then the moment Elm came up, he found a passing gap between the two defenders!
De Jong got the ball!
At this moment, AZ Alkmaar's two midfielders were attracted to him by Li Lin, and De Jong was only in front of him with a central defender who suddenly didn't have time to come up.
So, he didn't hesitate and went straight to the door!