The Middlesbrough players were a bit dazed.

They don't know how to play now, so do they just let the other side attack like this until the end of the game? It's a little too hard...... They all looked to manager Gareth Southgate on the sidelines and expected Gareth Southgate to come up with a way to deal with it.

But Gareth Southgate was also walking around the sidelines, and it was clear that he was also worried about his own goal.

After all, Southgate is not the kind of world-class coach, the city is not so deep, when he is anxious for the team, that kind of apprehension is on his face, which also makes the Middlesbrough players very helpless, they know that the manager has no choice, and now if they want to save the situation, or guard the goal, they can only rely on themselves.

When the Middlesbrough players found out about this, their morale dropped.

But in reality they were only one goal behind.

The fans in the crowd don't want to think about the players anymore, and the Middlesbrough fans want the team to come up and play like a team even if they lose the game, and they really don't demand much.

Chelsea fans, on the other hand, were a little distracted...... They all looked at Zhang Tiehan, thinking about Zhang Tiehan's constant inward shooting, isn't this Robben's unique skill? Quite a few people thought of Robben.

So there were fans at the scene who called for 'Robben to play'!

Robben is a left wing-back, Zhang Tiehan is a right wing-back, now Zhang Tiehan is constantly cutting inside on the right side to shoot in the middle, if Robben plays again, then the team can play on both sides, as for the current left striker Shepchenko, it doesn't matter at all in the eyes of Chelsea fans, this guy's fame is really not small, when Shepchenko joined Chelsea, many Blues fans were also very happy, but when it comes to their views on the team, they don't think Shepchenko is irreplaceable. After all, Shepchenko has not been in the team for a long time, and he has not yet conquered the Blues fans with his watch, and when it comes to fame, Shepchenko is a striker of AC Milan, and he is very famous in Italy, but what about England...... So so. And the most important thing Chelsea lacks is stars, Shepchenko is worth a lot of money, but in the hearts of Blues fans, he is certainly not as good as Zhang Tiehan, not as good as Lampard, even in the front line is the same as Drogba, and Drogba has been playing for Chelsea for two seasons, what about Shepchenko? One game, no goals.

The game. Shepchenko's table xiàn is really not much.

Everyone is paying attention to Zhang Tiehan on the right, as for Chelsea's attack on the left, they are almost ignored, so at this time, everyone sees Zhang Tiehan constantly cutting inside to the middle of the goal, they think of Robben, they hope that Luben and Zhang Tiehan form two strong full-back combinations, maybe it is not an exaggeration to call it a 'wing-forward combination'.

Anyway, the Chelsea fans shouted for Robben to play.

Such a shout in the audience was really a bit of a heckling, but what I didn't expect was. Grant quickly 'adopted' the idea, three minutes later. Grant replaced Shepchenko with Robben.

In fact, before the fans shouted slogans, Grant had already asked Robben to warm up.

What fans can think of, and he can also think of as a head coach, is not only a tactical problem, but also Shepchenko's appearance in the game is really average. Chelsea's right flank was nothing spectacular, and the Ukrainian's only few touches of the ball were just normal passes and catches with the central players, and he disappeared from the pitch most of the time.

So far, Shepchenko has had only one pitiful shot on goal. Also kicked a plane.

This kind of table Xiàn makes Grant think that he has not yet been able to integrate into the team, and this game gave Shepchenko playing time just to let him adapt to the team as much as possible, and now it is normal for Table Xiàn to be replaced badly.

When Shepchenko came off the pitch, it was clear that he was a little dissatisfied.

However, his professionalism was not bad, he didn't say anything, Grant also came over and hugged him to comfort him, Shepchenko smiled at him before sitting back on the bench.

At this point, Robben was already on the scene.

After Arjen Robben came on, Chelsea had an attacking fulcrum on the left and right, and the attack appeared more flexible, and compared to Shepchenko's previous presence on the field, Chelsea's attack was obviously more threatening.

Most of the Chelsea on the pitch now are attacking from the wings.

Zhang Tiehan's side is still the main attack, compared to Robben, Zhang Tiehan's speed and dribbling ability are obviously stronger, in terms of technology, Zhang Tiehan may not be able to catch up with Robben, but his physical advantage is too obvious, Middlesbrough has no player who can shake his body head-on, which also makes it difficult for Middlesbrough to snatch the ball from Zhang Tiehan's feet, even if he is besieged, Zhang Tiehan can pass the ball out.

Robben's left side is also an option, Robben's speed is fast, the key is that Middlesbrough's defense is mainly aimed at their left side, that is, Zhang Tiehan's way, Robben has to face much less defensive pressure, and as a result, Chelsea have attacked from the left side twice in a row, which makes Middlesbrough can only increase the defensive intensity.

They suddenly felt that the defenders were a little underwhelmed......

In the past, as long as Zhang Tiehan was defended, Shepchenko was completely negligible, but now Chelsea's left and right roads are in full bloom, and Middlesbrough's two central defenders dare not get too close to Zhang Tiehan's way, and as a result, Middlesbrough is a little overwhelmed by defense.

Plus their morale is not high......

In the 71st minute, Chelsea's attack finally paid off, this time it was Zhang Tiehan's breakthrough with the ball, he did not choose to cut inside, but directly dribbled to the bottom line, and then hoisted the ball directly to the left side of the penalty area.

This time Robben plugged in in timely!

When he saw the football flying over, Robben carried the opposing defender and touched the ball with his toes, and the ball instantly changed direction towards the goal.

The Middlesbrough goalkeeper reacted knee-jerk to keep the ball out of the net with his legs.

But the offensive isn't over yet!

The ball reached the box and Frank Lampard slotted it into the back of the net. The moment the football flew into the goal, it changed direction, and the English commentator Alfi shouted with all his might, "The ball is in!! Goal！！！！ ”

'Frank Lampard!!

Many Chelsea fans also chanted.

'It was Frank Lampard's third league goal, two games, three goals, Lampard's performance was fantastic!!' As the commentators roared and the fans cheered, Chelsea team-mates congratulated Lampard.

Three goals in two games, Frank Lampard was too efficient to score.

Score this goal. Frank Lampard also seemed delighted, as he was Chelsea's top scorer last season, scoring more goals than striker Didier Drogba, and many media outlets questioned Chelsea's front line for Frank Lampard's goals.

A midfielder who scores more goals than all strikers. Isn't that weird? Isn't it proof of Chelsea's lack of attack...... But Frank Lampard feels pretty good as the protagonist, and the lack of Chelsea's forward line has nothing to do with him, and his ability to score goals is his own.

After celebrating the goal, it was not long before the game resumed.

The rest of the game was almost like garbage time, and Middlesbrough had no fighting spirit at all, even if it was a home game, but so was their table.

Before the end of the game, Zhang Tiehan took advantage of another corner kick opportunity and scored the final goal with a header.

1:4。

Home team Middlesbrough in front. With the visitors Chelsea behind, it was the final score.

……

The game was finally over, with both teams heading towards the dressing room, while the two managers walked in the middle and shook hands in the middle of the camera.

It's polite.

Grant's face was full of smiles.

He thought it was going to be tough, but now it's another big win, which gives him more confidence.

Managing Chelsea is a stressful job, but now the team has won two big games in a row. He can breathe a sigh of relief, at least the media won't accuse him of anything after the game.

Having been in the coaching world for so many years. Grant knows very well that the most important thing in the game is to win, as long as there is a victory, it is easy to say.

So he's happy with the win.

After the game, Grant was interviewed at a press conference.

Media reporters interviewed Grant more concerned about the tactics of the new season. Although the league has passed two rounds, in fact, this is only the prelude to the Premier League, two consecutive wins, Grant also expressed confidence.

Last season in Jose Mourinho's tenure. Chelsea often play in a single-striker 451 formation, with just one striker up front, and Chelsea's midfield is very strong, although Grant believes the summer arrivals of Shepchenko, Zhang Tiehan and Ballack have given Chelsea more options.

Grant even went so far as to say that he would move away from a single-striker line-up in favour of attacking football, so that Chelsea fans could also enjoy the attacking combinations and tactics.

"In the new season we will be committed to attacking instead of defending, because attacking is the best defense. We are now ready to transform into an attacking team and the players will focus more on attacking, which is more in line with the traditional style of play of Premier League teams. ”

Grant's idea has been affirmed by many media.

There's no one who doesn't like attacking football, and Chelsea are definitely capable of playing it right now, provided that Grant's attacking football can guarantee the team's victory.

'That's probably the difference between Grant and Jose Mourinho.' Some media analysts pointed out.

I have to say that Grant's remarks did have some effect, at least to make the media pay attention to him, instead of treating him as a dispensable role for the team, a head coach, being treated as an indifferent person by the media, this feeling is definitely not good, and Grant also intends to express himself.

His attacking football ideas seem to be marketable.

"My goal is to put two strikers up front and add more attacking players in midfield," Grant said. I've made this change because I'd also prefer to see the team win 2-0 rather than 1-0. If you ask me if I'd rather win 2-0 or 6-5, of course I like the former, but if it's 2-0 versus 1-0, I'd rather win 2-0 now. If we can increase our attacking power without losing our defensive strengths, because defence is really important, then I'm happy to score more goals. ”

In any case, two consecutive wins have given Grant a voice.

Previously, the media and fans used him more as a foil, and some even thought that Mourinho's departure from Chelsea would be a disaster, but Grant's current position has led the team to a good record, and many media are also concerned about what the Israeli can bring to Chelsea.

Offensive football? Very thoughtful.

Many people know that Roman Abramovich likes attacking football, and when Mourinho was in charge, the Russian was always dissatisfied with the team's conservative '1:0 tactic', and he felt that the team's football was not good-looking. He wants to see beautiful attacking football, but Mourinho doesn't accept it at all, he cares more about winning, and since defense can lead to victory, then defense is the best option.

Because of this, Mourinho also had a conflict with Abramovich.

That's probably one of the reasons he left Chelsea. And it's not just Zhang Tiehan's problem, now Grant says that he wants to play offensive football, is it to cater to the appetite of the fans and the chairman, or does he really have an idea? This is not known at the moment, not even by the Chelsea players.

So far, the team's training is on track.

In training, Grant did not come up with any new tactics to make the team adapt, but in the two league games, Chelsea's attack did play well. This is undeniable, but perhaps more because the opponents are weaker and Chelsea can completely suppress them with a line-up.

What's next?

In the face of Arsenal and Manchester United, Chelsea will use this formation, and this tactic will definitely not be able to suppress it, will there be any attacking football at that time?

A lot of people are waiting to see.

Grant then highlighted the team's young players, "...... I think Chelsea are a very different team than the Chelsea of the past, not only stronger. And there are new people emerging. ”

Grant highlighted several names such as Kalou, Diarra and Mikel as having the potential to play an important role in the new season. In addition, although Zhang Tiehan is worth a lot of money, his age is definitely a young player.

'I need these youngsters to be 100 per cent ready and they have to be up to the challenge when the team needs them, whether it's 90 minutes or a minute, they have to give it their all and play at a level.

In any case, the media still praised Grant's words.

After this game. The good news for the Chelsea players was that Frank Lampard scored his third league goal and Zhang Tiehan also scored two goals to help the team win the game.

The two were the stars after the game.

Zhang Tiehan became the best player of the match with his watch.

In this game. Zhang Tiehan's table is extremely outstanding, two of the four goals scored by Chelsea were scored by Zhang Tiehan, and Drogba's goal was also his direct assist and him, and his table was quite perfect in this game.

Looking at the Chelsea fans' table after the game, you can also know how satisfied they are with Zhang Tiehan's table.

After the game, many Chelsea fans in the audience shouted Zhang Tiehan's name and they kept waving at him, and Zhang Tiehan smiled and waved at them as he walked out of the pitch a little tired.

To be able to win, the personal table is also perfect, Zhang Tiehan is in a good mood, and in the mixed zone, he also gave an interview to a reporter, a reporter from the Daily Telegraph.

'Chelsea have won two games in a row, you scored two goals in this game, how are you feeling now, can you tell us how you feel? The journalist asked.

Zhang Tiehan smiled slightly, greeted his teammates, and replied, "Before the game, we have been conducting tactical training, we are well prepared for the game, and the victory is not my own credit." Middlesbrough defended very well and sometimes I felt like I couldn't move forward, but in the end we got the win, I'm happy, that's all I can say. ”

Zhang Tiehan said what he said from his heart.

But to others it sounds a bit sarcastic...... Is Middlesbrough defending well? That's four goals from Chelsea!

You can't move forward? You can't still score two goals and one assist! If there was a way, the Middlesbrough goal would not have been stabbed - broken!

The reporters around rolled their eyes.

Then the reporter asked, "Can you tell me about the first goal?" How did you come up with the idea to shoot with your feet? ”

Zhang Tiehan said, "I just saw that there was no one to defend. I used to shoot like that in training, I thought about it, so I shot, and that's it, there's nothing to say, just a very normal goal. ”

Very ordinary goal......

The cold shot from more than 20 meters away made the Middlesbrough goalkeeper not react and went directly into the corner of the goal, which is very ordinary...... The reporters rolled their eyes again.

The reporter who interviewed was obviously not very familiar with interviewing Zhang Tiehan, so he took a few breaths. After looking at his peers who didn't care at all, he relaxed and continued to ask, "So, what are Chelsea's goals for this year?" ”

"The coach didn't say that." Zhang Tiehan replied honestly, "But I think it will be a champion, a variety of champions." I came to Chelsea to win the title! ”

The reporter did not express any doubts about this.

This answer is also expected, the current Chelsea goal is not the championship to have a ghost, although the words are so, but specifically from Zhang Tiehan's mouth, that is the big news, they say it...... No one will listen.

……

After being interviewed in the mixed zone, Zhang Tiehan went to collect the champagne representing the best players and then returned to the locker room with the champagne.

There were a lot of people in the locker room at this time.

But when Zhang Tiehan pushed the door in, he felt that the atmosphere was a little wrong. In the past, everyone would laugh and talk about the game, about the victory, and of course, about women and life, and always the happiness was reflected in the words and the fights.

But now the locker room is a little too quiet.

When he walked in and looked up, Zhang Tiehan knew what the reason was, and the club's president, Abramovich, was standing in the middle of the locker room. He was carrying a suitcase in his hand and saw Zhang Tiehan walk in. He waved his hand at Zhang Tiehan, and then put the suitcase on the table and looked at everyone.

"Boys, your table is very good today, this is the winning bonus I have prepared for you!"

It seems that Abramovich is clearly happy with the win, and he has a smile on his face. When I opened the suitcase with one hand, I saw that there were stacks of pounds inside, "This is half a million pounds!" It's not much, but I've decided that as long as you keep winning. I'm going to give out bonuses for every game and £100,000 for each game until the streak ends. ”

With that, he looked at everyone again.

Everyone was a little surprised, they didn't expect Abramovich to come here to send money, but everyone was very happy, cheers rang out immediately, no one doesn't like money, it's always good to have money, especially Zhang Tiehan, seeing that there are tens of thousands of pounds to take, his face smiled.

He was already fond of Abramovich, and now his liking is even stronger......

An increase of 100,000 pounds a game is definitely a big deal, and if there are more than a dozen wins in a row, then Abramovich will come up with more than 2 million pounds in each game.

His family's money is really blowing in the wind......

Of course, how Abramovich's money came from, Zhang Tiehan didn't think about it, the key is that the handsome chairman is willing to reward himself with the money.

After sharing the prize money, Abramovich did not forget to talk to Zhang Tiehan cordially, "Are you still used to living in London?" He was referring to the villa given to Zhang Tiehan.

"The environment is good, my girlfriend is very happy." Zhang Tiehan said.

He doesn't care too much about where he lives, of course it's good if it's better, it's okay if it's worse, but Lola likes it very much, so he naturally doesn't care.

Of course, the most important thing is that the house was given away by Abramovich for free, and Zhang Tiehan liked it very much.

"That's good." Abramovich nodded, immediately thought of something, and said, "Zhang, you are the player I like, I hope you can do well in the team." I want to make a pact with you, if you can score thirty goals before Christmas, I'll send you a car. What do you think? ”

"Good!" Zhang Tiehan replied affirmatively without thinking about it.

There is a free house, and there is a free car...... Now it's time to work hard!

Zhang Tiehan's fighting spirit immediately burned.

Until Abramovich left the locker room, there were still many teammates looking at him enviously, in Chelsea Club, there are really not many players who have been affirmed by Abramovich, every player who comes to the club will be welcomed by Abramovich, but how many of them are sincere are not necessarily.

For example, Zhang Tiehan and Shepchenko are definitely Chelsea's special deposits, because they can get the absolute support of Abramovich.

And now they find that Zhang Tiehan may have received more support than Shepchenko, Abramovich's fellow countryman, and the reason must be that Zhang Tiehan is better, Shepchenko may be better with Abramovich, but obviously it is difficult for him to meet the standard of "30 goals forward on Christmas", which is too high, and no one in the team says that it can be reached - except for Zhang Tiehan.

Not only Zhang Tiehan has this confidence, but other teammates also have some confidence in him.

With Zhang Tiehan's goal efficiency in Liverpool, it is really very possible, more than one goal in a league game, plus six games in the League Cup and the Champions League, then 30 goals is not a dream, of course, provided that he can always participate in the game without getting injured halfway.

In this way, thirty goals is still very possible.

But it is not easy to ensure the efficiency of half a season, this agreement is absolutely fantastical for other players, and whether Zhang Tiehan can do it depends on the watch.

While the other players were counting the number of goals, Zhang Tiehan was silently looking at the door.

He also seems to be counting goals......

But in fact, Zhang Tiehan was thinking about another question - what kind of car would Abramovich, a well-known Russian oligarch in Europe, give him when the time comes?

Thinking of this, Zhang Tiehan suddenly felt full of motivation! (To be continued......)