"There are so many players in Russia that they don't want to play in Europe's top five leagues?"

"The reason may be: the salary of local players in the Russian Premier League is far higher than that of the middle and lower reaches of the five major leagues, and the two giants CSKA Moscow and Zenit will also give commercial dividends to core players."

"If you go to a middle and lower team, you may not have a Champions League game."

"Several Russian Premier League giants have also shown good competitiveness in the Champions League."

"The pace of this game is too fast, Russia is not suppressed by Spain!"

Russian coach Cherchesov, calmly commanded the team.

The outside world called him a "philosopher".

Because every time this bald uncle answers reporters, he always comes up with some incomprehensible answers.

On the pitch, the Spanish team's attack was once again defused.

Mignano tried to get his team to change formation 4-4-2 in the process of returning to the defence.

It's too late.

There are four Russian players who occupy positions between the two lines.

"Golovin!"

"Diamonds from Siberia!"

"21-year-old Russian supernova, exquisite dribbling, got rid of Cesc Fabregas!"

"Try to break through in the right ribs!"

"It's dangerous!"

"Pique's steal was clean!"

Golovin was knocked to the ground and immediately got up and tried to fight back.

Pique didn't get distracted and rushed to send the straight stopper!

The soccer ball rolls quickly against the turf in front of the court.

Pedro made a turnaround run and used his incredible explosive speed to sweep past the Russian defender and charge straight into the opposition penalty area after receiving the ball.

The scene burst into thunderous applause.

The timing of the Blues Demon Knife was perfect.

"No pass to Alvaro Morata, who is in a better position!"

"Choose yourself!"

"Oops, the demon knife is rusty!"

Syllable!

Russian goalkeeper Akinfeev made a successful sortie! Hold on to the soccer ball.

At the age of 17, this guy was the main goalkeeper of CSKA Moscow.

He won the Europa League at the age of 18.

The 20-year-old led the Russian Premier League giants to draw with the peak firepower, setting a record of 362 minutes without conceding a goal in the Champions League.

At the age of 24, he led the Russian Premier League giants to the quarterfinals of the Champions League, losing to the current Champions League champion Inter Milan with an aggregate score of 1-2.

In the 2008 European Cup, he was also the goalkeeper with the highest saving success rate at that time, attracting countless European giants to throw olive branches.

Pedro collapsed on the turf, thumping his head on the ground in frustration.

Morata did not blame his team-mates: everyone knows that Pedro is only "selfless" when he plays for Barcelona, and that he is a "lone dog" at Chelsea and with the national team.

Mignano raised his hand angrily and signaled the players not to be in a daze: The Russian goalkeeper has a long pass!

Really.

Bang!

Akinfeev sends a long pass!

The football fell straight to the right side of the Spanish backfield!

"Smolov, two consecutive Russian Super League Golden Boots!"

"He's pulling the side!"

"Wow! Completely suppressed the thin and short Alba with his body! ”

"Get the ball to the middle quickly!"

"Poloz, the hero of Rotosev's victory over Bayern Munich in the group stage of this season's Champions League!"

"Pique and Ramos didn't expect to go together!"

"Danger!"

"De Gea!"

The soccer ball sticks to the turf and slams into the goal with the left foot.

De Gea fell to the ground and pounced on the side, narrowly defusing the danger.

At the St. Petersburg Stadium, Russian fans did not hesitate to applaud and cheer.

The fighting nation vows to win the opening battle.

Live room.

There was a lot of skepticism.

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What the hell? How did the European Cup winners go back and forth with Russia? 】

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[Don't you look at the lineup? 】

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[If Spain continues to play like this, if it meets Russia in the knockout round of the World Cup next year, it will definitely be eliminated! ] 】

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[Impossible, even if Spain picks off a Li Minglan, it will not be eliminated by Russia in the World Cup. Spain didn't really have many shots on goal. 】

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[The Russian girls in the stands are so cute. 】

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[Don't forget that this is St. Petersburg, a cannon shot from the cruiser Aurora!] European teams are doomed! 】

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[Battle of Leningrad!] 】

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[The free sun shines on us through the blizzard!] 】

Minutes and seconds passed.

Russia is no longer aggressive, they have replaced the big center forward - Dzyuba who is close to two meters tall, and put on a low defensive posture.

Spain were in possession.

The football rolled around outside the Russian penalty area, but it couldn't form a threat, and it was repeatedly counterattacked by the opponent!

"A super big center forward from the Russian Premier League giants - Zenit, Dzyuba! His fulcrum effect after coming on the field is too strong! ”

"Horrible body."

"Two meters tall."

"Super ability to stay in the air and catch the ball with your back."

"Flexible foot technique!"

"This Russia can be said to be his one-man team!"

Why is Dzyuba so strong in the national team, but he can't land in the European giants?

Because his salary at Zenit was too high.

Because it's 2017, it's rare for the club to leave a regular centre-forward in the field.

Olivier Giroud, who has more fulcrum ability, has become an old scalper at the club.

Mandzukic, who is at a higher level, has been trained as a "side fulcrum" and a "pseudo-side forward".

The top stage of Europe's five major leagues belongs to modern center forwards such as Lewandowski, Suarez, Benzema, and Kane with more comprehensive ability and stronger tactical compatibility.

Beep! Beep~

Ultimately.

The referee blew the whistle for the end of the match.

Russia 0:0 Spain.

It was as if the hosts had won a battle to defend themselves, and the European Championship winners could not show their might in Leningrad.

At the St. Petersburg Stadium, passionate slogans resounded in the sky.

All Russian fans are looking forward to the 2018 World Cup!

The Spanish generals left the field in frustration.

at the passage.

Summing up the team's problems, Mignano said in an anxious tone:

"The change of pace and the acceleration are two things that we have failed too well."

"The tendency to pass the ball is too obvious!"

"We were too slow and the opponent had plenty of time to adjust to the defensive distance."

Bosque stroked his mustache and interrupted, "Didn't these problems persist after Harvey left and before Lee appeared?" ”

Mignano nodded, not continuing.

"Our next opponent is Mexico, which is even more tricky."

Li Kang was not anxious.

He felt that Russia played very well, the tactics were simple, rough and pragmatic, and the fighting spirit was bursting.

A group of top thugs from the Russian Premier League is enough to overturn ordinary European powerhouses.

Before I could enter the locker room, I heard someone shouting his name.

Infantino and Bailey led a group of staff members and walked over enthusiastically.

"Take care of your injuries and we're looking forward to your performances in the Confederations Cup and the World Cup."

Pele grabbed Li Kang's left hand and said with a smile: "I hope to see you healthy in next year's World Cup, the Spanish team has the hope of reaching the top of the world again, and I am very optimistic about Spain." ”

The faces of the Spanish generals suddenly sank.

Since 1990, Pele has been the favourite team in every World Cup. Without exception, they were eliminated early, so Pele was called "Crow's Mouth" and "World Cup Curse". ”

The first generation of the ball king let go of his hand, and then gently hugged Li Kang.

Since FIFA called Pele "The King of football", the concept of "King of Football" has existed for the first time in the world.

Infantino and Pele didn't talk to the Spaniards for long, turned around and walked to the Russian dressing room.

"You have hopes of making history at next year's World Cup, and I'm optimistic about Russia."

"Golovin, your talent on the pitch is almost overflowing."

It's night.

Sochi First Stadium.

Germany beat African champions Cameroon 5-0.

The Bayer Leverkusen twins are just starting out.

Dot's small rocket shines in Russia.

The Bayern stars are both offensive and defensive.

Real Madrid's midfield is precisely guided.

Complete the old and new German chariots and wreak havoc on the shores of the Black Sea.

Loew was very personable, and after winning the game, he took the initiative to shake hands and hug the opposing coach and players.

Meanwhile.

The overwhelming war report spread rapidly on the Internet.

"The transmission control is dead, Russia has forced a draw with Spain!" 》

"Transmission Control is Dead? The Germans played a pleasing and fluid pass to slaughter the African lions. 》

"Is Chuankong dead or not? 》

Pele: I'm optimistic that Spain will win. 》

The number of comments skyrocketed.

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[I am optimistic that the German team will win the championship, but Spain will not be able to do it, a bunch of super pendants, lacking the backbone and midfield soul. 】

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[These lines, I heard them in the 14 World Cup, what if Li Mingdeng comes back? ] 】

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[The Confederations Cup curse, this year's Confederations Cup champion, is destined not to win the next year's World Cup. 】

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[Spain's next opponent is Mexico, the continental champion of Central and North America and the Caribbean, and the Matador fleet is estimated to capsize! 】

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[In these years, even Li Mingdeng's team can't win, and it's getting harder and harder to play. 】

Early the next morning.

Kazan training base.

The players are playing against each other in groups.

Li Kang and Bosque sat on the sidelines basking in the sun.

Mignano experimented with a variety of formation configurations. It's a pity that without Iniesta, David Silva, Cazorla, Li Kang and others, it is impossible to completely solve the problem of rhythm change and speed.

"Didn't they all come from La Masia? Why is there such a single means of speed-up? The tendency to change the pace is too obvious! ”

"The style of this group of players is simply not compatible."

"The offensive thinking is too confusing."

The Spanish assistant coach was anxious to pace back and forth.

Bosque slowly peeled the apple, his thoughts flying away: next year's World Cup results. It may not be as good as the World Cup in '14.

The old and the new alternate.

Li Kang's journey to the World Cup may be more difficult than that of several national team predecessors.

"Lee, eat an apple."

(End of chapter)