Chapter 254: Changing Formations
(Thanks for the tip from Fairy Lake!) )
This game is not only watched by fans, but also by many managers, who are eager to replace Ferguson and Rijkaard, and taste the taste of the peak duel.
Pep Guardiola is one of them, he looked at Barcelona's lineup and kept commenting, "Yaya Toure is very capable, but the way he plays is not right, he should stand at the back, filter the incoming ball, and at the same time add a kick to Xavi to organize." ”
'If I lead the team, Busquets will probably occupy the central midfield position. He is more suited to Barca's midfield position. 'Pep Guardiola is a technical midfielder and he particularly likes Busquets' style of play.
"Why hasn't Rijkaard finished class yet?" Pep Guardiola was frustrated, "Against Manchester United, it's better to be an all-technical player, their backfield players don't have enough ball control and can't deal with Messi. ”
He is also analysing Manchester United's style of play, Manchester United's strikerless lineup is not a big threat, how to solve the problem?
"If Kaisa is up front, there is no full-back. It's difficult, Manchester United have only one Kaisa. ”
Jose Mourinho was thinking the same thing, "One less man, Manchester United's defence is in place. But how do you change people? Park Ji-sung is no longer physically fit and can't stay on the field, which just adds to the hidden danger. ”
"How about Mikel? And then let Pique play on the wing? Playing with his physical strength? Kaisa suppresses Barcelona's attack? ”
Ferguson is also hesitating, and this substitution is a difficult choice.
The set-piece was unthreatening and was kicked off the touchline by Abidal. Manchester United attacked, Kaisa didn't go up, rushed directly to the sidelines, and shouted to Ferguson, "Boss, replace Park Ji-sung, he has no physical strength." ”
'Bring in Fletcher, Mascherano at centre-back, and then Pique comes up front and lets him play as a centre-forward, using his height and footwork.
Kaisa's series of arrangements have been well thought out and will not be wrong. Fletcher can entangle Barca's attacking line, and Mascherano can also play at centre-back.
But Ferguson didn't dare to bet, this is a position that two people are not used to playing in one breath, Mascherano may be able to play as a central defender, but let the central defender play as a striker? Only a madman would think like that.
Park Ji-sung was lying on the ground with cramps, and Ferguson had to make a substitution.
Fletcher up, Park Ji-sung down. United used one more substitution.
Ferguson gritted his teeth, "Mascherano, take Pique's place." Pique, you play center. ”
Kaisa hurriedly taught Pique face-to-face, "Brother, your opportunity has come, use your skills well and let your old club see, you are the strongest." ”
Pique clenched his fists, he used to play as a centre-forward, grew up and got behind and eventually became a centre-back.
Mascherano also made occasional cameo appearances at centre-back in training, and he got into the groove right away, but he needed to play to his ability to play the ball.
His task today was simple, just get the ball to Kaisa's feet.
After Fletcher came on the field, he also wanted to run with Messi, but Kaisa stopped him, "Just pester Xavi, don't let him pass the ball easily." ”
Kaisa runs around the field, and every player has to listen to his orders. Fans all over the world looked at Kaisa, "What is this guy doing?" ”
"Commanding teammates? Is Ryan Giggs the captain on the field? ”
"Arrogant, too arrogant, completely overstepping."
CCTV's Zhang Lu was also a little surprised, "Is Kai Sa directing his teammates how to play?" Is it his tactic or Ferguson's? ”
Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho changed colour again when they saw Manchester United's line-up in front of the TV.
Pique playing center? Mascherano playing at the back? Subversive kicking is complete gambling!
Pep Guardiola was very excited, "It's so bold, you should try it in the game, it's so exciting." ”
"Kaisa's idea? This guy is amazing. If I were in my team in the future, I could have done a miracle and won all the championships. ”
He kept drooling, and so did Mourinho, "Kaisa's tactical ability? It's terrible, Ferguson wouldn't bet so fiercely, but Kaisa dared? And dare to command his teammates...... Born king. ”
"If Kaisa is on my team, I will give him that power." Mourinho looked at Ferguson on the sidelines enviously, "Ferguson is really powerful, he bought Kaisa with a lot of money, and he will definitely make a profit." He has a Premier League future, and during his time at Manchester United, no one can shake Manchester United's dominance. ”
Jose Mourinho has left the Premier League for a year off. Inter Milan President Moratti has contacted several times, hoping that Mourinho will come out of the mountain and drive to Serie A to lead Inter Milan to regain its international glory.
Mancini can't be stronger!
Sure enough, after Manchester United's lineup changed, Pique could instantly threaten Barcelona's backline, Giggs passed the ball, Pique was able to handle it well, even if he didn't score, but he could still interfere with Barcelona's defense.
Barcelona had to reclaim some of their forces to defend Manchester United's attack. Ryan Giggs was sharp in his passing, easily tearing apart the Barcelona defence, and with Kaisa in the back, they had to retract.
After Fletcher came on the field, he also mentioned the front court and took the initiative to follow Xavi. Harvey's organization has become very difficult, and whoever has kraft candy on his body is very difficult.
Inadvertently, Pique and Fletcher formed United's first line of defence, and Barca's attacking organization was blocked and difficult to advance.
Even after the first line of defence, Carrick and Ryan Giggs will form a second line of defence, chasing and intercepting layer by layer.
Further back, there is Mascherano and the two central defenders, and the defence is impregnable. Messi is half as dangerous as Xavi's passes.
Thierry Henry and Andres Iniesta are also very uncomfortable, no one can just pick up a backline, right? Barca's attack has been pretty much worn down.
There is not much time left for the game.
Rijkaard kept shouting from the sidelines, verbally supporting the Barcelona players, "Keep attacking, don't be cowardly!" ”
"Speed up the pass, share the ball, don't stay on one man's feet."
Ferguson saw that Mascherano and Pique had done a good job, and looked at Kaisa again, "What the hell is going on in the head of this guy?" ”
"Wonder boy, this year's Champions League is on the horizon. I'm going to take advantage of my retirement to win a few more championships. 'Ferguson is completely relieved that United are back in control of the game.
Queiroz whispered, "See? This is the strength of Kaisa. His greatest strength is not his skills, but his mind. He has always been able to make the best judgment on the field. ”
"There's no one in football today."
Ronaldo didn't speak, staring blankly at the pitch. He felt strange pitch, with Gerard Pique up front and the centre-back as United's centre-forward. Mascherano was behind and the midfielders became central defenders.
Fletcher is a back midfielder, but he actually pushed behind the center forward, became a forward midfielder, and also defended the opponent's back waist, and the effect was not bad.
And what about Kaisa? The biggest player is willing to play as a right-back and do the dirty work.
"I am the most powerful sword, not a shield." Ronaldo gritted his teeth, "I don't care if Kaisa is all-round, I want to be the player who can score the most goals." ”