Chapter 106: Xiao Qing's Confidence!

PS: It takes about a week or so to go on a business trip, and it won't be broken, but it's really inconvenient to code words on a business trip, one more every day, and two more after coming back. On this hot day on a business trip, I sweat all over my body

Although Copado is now in recovery training, he can't catch up with this battle of Tianwang Mountain, as for Hoffenheim, although they can't send the strongest lineup, they still have enough confidence. goalkeeper Otskan, Seitz, Nilsson, Kampa, Loew in the back line; In midfield, Salihovic, Gustavo and Eduardo, and up front, Edu and Xiao Qing and Ibisevic. Hoffenheim coach Rangnick is bold enough to not choose to be conservative in such a crucial game, in fact, in such a game, Hoffenheim will need to make sure that they do not drop points, so that they can still occupy the top position, and they can find soft persimmons in the remaining three rounds.

Originally, some media did think that Rangnick might be more conservative and send the double back combination of Gustavo and Teber, but it is the importance of this game that can make some people have to pay attention to the outcome of the game; However, Rangnick did the opposite, and he still opted for a very aggressive 4-3-3 combination in this extremely important game, which was not only to get the job done, but also to be confident enough in the team's absolute attacking power!

Hoffenheim were extremely bold in opting for an attacking formation away from home, while Cologne were not so bold at this time. Goalkeeper Faeed Mondragon, Eret, Kevin McKenna, Joseph Mohammed, Marvin Matip and Kevin Pezzoni lined up at the back; In midfield, Meno. Suzo and Loda Antar occupy the middle; Osat and Namaniyah Vuscevich protect their backs; Up front, Milivoye Novakovic and Hermes were up front.

Cologne team is still very confident in the face of Hoffenheim, they have beaten Hoffenheim in the 14th round of the league, although they did not adopt the previous 4-3-3 tactics in this game, but they are still full of confidence, they believe that since they can beat Hoffenheim away, then the home team will naturally be able to have more confidence in winning!

Cologne want to win at home, now they are not far from the top two teams in the standings, as long as they win this game they still have a chance to fight for a direct promotion place, although the initiative is still in the hands of Hoffenheim and Borussia Mönchengladbach, but for the qualification of the promotion play-offs, direct promotion is undoubtedly more attractive. And there is still some hope for Mainz behind them, although Cologne can be confident of retaining the top three positions in the standings, but the first thing to do now is not to give Mainz a chance!

This game is important for both teams, so at the beginning of this game both teams obviously have a little bit of a can't let go, and for both Hoffenheim and Cologne, the first thing to do in this game is not to make mistakes.

The two teams are fiercely contested in midfield, they are both eager to win this game, but they also know that if they want to win, they must first grasp the midfield, no matter which team, whether their tactics are offensive or defensive, the midfield is always the main position, and only by establishing a certain advantage in the midfield can they play more to the team's tactics.

The two teams battled fiercely in midfield, so neither team had a chance to compare in the first fifteen minutes of the game; Hoffenheim had two shots on goal, one after Salihovic's breakaway, but it was a little too high; One was Xiao Qing's reluctant shot after squeezing into the penalty area, but it also failed to pose any threat.

Xiao Qing also knows that he is not in a hurry at this time, and the first thing he needs now is the post formation, although Xiao Qing also retreats to a certain extent to help the team establish some advantages, but Copado's injury does weaken Hoffenheim's strength in the midfield to a certain extent, so it is difficult for them to guarantee the advantage in the midfield when facing the Cologne team with two backs. As for the defensive aspect, since the Cologne team has put on a double back midfield, even if Hoffenheim's defensive ability is relatively lacking, they can still ensure that the Cologne team does not form a decent attack as much as possible.

The two teams were at odds in midfield, and neither of them was able to grab crucial control of the midfield, so the situation on the pitch was a bit stalemate at this time; Because the team has not been able to occupy any advantage in the midfield, it is necessary to look at the performance of the frontcourt players at this time, as long as they can perform at this time, then it is very likely to be able to break the balance on the field! Xiao Qing naturally knows his responsibilities at this time, and he does believe that he has the ability to become a key player for the team to open up the situation at this time.

Xiao Qing began to take more and more initiative, as the team's leading scorer Xiao Qing has his own consciousness, although the team is now a three-forward formation, but he is a well-deserved offensive core, whether it is Ibisevic or Edu at this time need to focus on him to develop tactics, Xiao Qing also knows that only when he brings enough threat to the Cologne team, then the team's offense can be completely revitalized.

In the twenty-third minute of the game, Xiao Qing received a pass after retreating, although the defense of the Cologne team at this time was still quite tight, but Xiao Qing still firmly took the ball to kill the penalty area. Cologne defenders Kevin McKenna and Joseph Mohammed started at the same time, Joseph Mohammed chose to intercept at the first time, and McKenna chose to grab the second point at this time.

Muhammad's physical fitness is very good, and his position is also very positive, so it is difficult for Xiao Qing at this time to get rid of the opponent's entanglement in the first time. Seeing Muhammad trying to stretch out his foot to steal Xiao Qing's eyes lit up, because Muhammad would definitely be out of position after the grab. Xiao Qing pulled the ball back sharply after a buckle, but just as Xiao Qing was about to break through Mohammed, McKenna shoveled the ball away from Xiao Qing's feet with an alert sliding tackle.

The Rheinenergy Stadium suddenly resounded with the cheers of nearly 50,000 Cologne fans, and seeing Hoffenheim's leading scorer deflated undoubtedly made the Cologne fans very excited. Xiao Qing will not lose confidence because of the setback of one or two offensive rounds, although he seems to have no chance to tear apart the Cologne team's defense now, but Xiao Qing believes that he can do better, and he believes that he has the ability to break through the Cologne team's defense in the next game!

There is no problem with eating deflated once, then Xiao Qing will make persistent efforts in the next games, Xiao Qing will prove that he can become Hoffenheim's leading scorer has enough strength as a foundation, and Hoffenheim can now stand at the top of the standings is a reflection of strength. So, the next game is the key!

In the 28th minute of the game, the Cologne team's attack was terminated, and Hoffenheim goalkeeper Ozcan held the ball firmly in his arms and chose to kick off directly; Salihovic's header was crossed, and Eduardo was instantly activated to get up front. Although the entire defense of the Cologne team at this time is also running in an orderly manner, Hoffenheim can become the leader of the Bundesliga is enough to prove that they are not vegetarians, their defensive ability is in the middle and lower reaches of the entire Bundesliga, but the offensive ability is indeed one of the best in the Bundesliga!

Eduardo's feet are gorgeous, he has the delicate footwork that is characteristic of Brazilian players, but it is not flashy, Eduardo dribbled the ball into the front court and suddenly split the ball to the side, and Edu on the right also began to threaten with his own speed.

Edu believes in his teammates, although the rise of Xiao Qing has made Edu begin to be weakened again and again in the attack, but he also knows that Xiao Qing is now more suitable than him to be the offensive core of the team, and with Xiao Qing's threat in the middle, Edu can also return to his favorite position on the court.

Edu's cross after the bottom made the Cologne fans scream, because Xiao Qing, who rushed up, seemed to have become an unstoppable beast and savagely rushed into the penalty area, and it was difficult for the Cologne defenders at this time to stop Xiao Qing's savage strong attack! In the face of the falling ball, Xiao Qing stepped on the turf with his left foot, and the Cologne defenders at this time did not dare to foul at all, they could only harass Xiao Qing as much as possible! Xiao Qing's body was inclined at about 30 degrees, and his right foot was raised by half a meter; Although the Cologne defenders wanted to block the guns at this time, Xiao Qing would not give them a chance!

'Bang', Xiao Qing's right foot was forcefully pumped at the position slightly above the ball; in the face of Xiao Qing's bursting volley, the ball suddenly changed its trajectory, although the Cologne defender subconsciously blocked the eye, but Xiao Qing had already expected it, so he would not lack a direct shot with an eye.

The ball hit the grass and rebounded, and the blocking of the Cologne defenders suddenly became a complete void! The ball bounced towards the goal as the Cologne fans erupted in exclamation.

Xiao Qing is very satisfied with this shot, Xiao Qing has taken care of the liliang angle, this will be a high-quality shot; But suddenly, the Cologne fans burst into an earth-shattering cheer that made Xiao Qing, who fell to the ground with an unstable center of gravity, stunned, and he couldn't believe it as Cologne goalkeeper Fayed Mondragon almost miraculously changed the direction of movement in an unconventional moment and pressed the ball under him!

Xiao Qing was very annoyed, such shots were rescued, and it can only be said that the Cologne goalkeeper's save this time was too beyond the standard! Watching Cologne goalkeeper Fayed Mondragon not standing up, and watching the Cologne goalkeeper beckoning his teammates to strengthen the defense, Xiao Qing was a little happy. It can be seen that the Cologne goalkeeper also knows that this god-level save is just luck, and now he is still worried about Xiao Qing's shot!

Although it is a pity that the goal must be saved, Xiao Qing believes that the next time the Cologne goalkeeper will not be so lucky!