Xiao Wen knows that defenders who have really been tempered by the Premier League are relatively difficult, and even some professional 'interference' defenders have their own unique skills, which makes every striker extremely uncomfortable.

But a centre-back who played in the Premier League last season dared to say that he wanted to teach him a lesson.

It's kind of interesting.

'I'm going to play against Van Dijk in this game.

Xiao Wen laughed and joked with the big guy.

In fact, in the Premier League, every team is not deliberately joking. Sometimes, the squad leader and deputy squad leader of the league can cut the leader off the horse, which is the charm of the Premier League.

And Southampton is definitely a team that is unique in English football.

It's not about how strong it is, it's Southampton's academy, it's really amazing.

For a team, bringing in reinforcements is undoubtedly the best way to improve the strength of the squad, and this is the method that most teams are used to. But for some die-hard teams, how much they want to see players in their Academy make it to the first team.

When learning about the current players of Southampton's team before the game, Xiao Wen just looked at the information of Southampton's academy by the way, and he felt a sense of awe.

The Academy has a long history and has produced a number of highly qualified young talents.

A mid-to-lower Premier League team has set up a £30 million Markus Liebherr training base, which is compared to the sea cucumber base, Xiao Wen shook his head. This also gives the Saints modern training facilities for both their youth and first team teams.

One has to sigh for the vision of the club.

With competition in the Premier League and Europe increasing in recent years, there is less and less room for young players, but Southampton have been providing quality young players for the first team.

The likes of Walkert, Lallana, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Chambers, Ward-Prowse and others have all played their way in the Premier League, and even Manchester United's most popular fried chicken Luke Shaw recently came through the Southampton Academy. Not to mention Alan Shearer, the former England's No. 1 centre-forward, and Bale, who was England's No. 1 before Xiao Wen

Alan Shearer, a former member of Southampton who commented on the game with Gary Neville and Carragher, couldn't help but sigh: "In the past, the Saints didn't have such a good training environment, but now that a new training base has been born, fans are expecting the team to produce more exciting young talents." If you look back at the players that the Saints have produced in the past, you will see that they can form a very strong starting line-up, and if these players can work together here, then they are definitely strong contenders for the Premier League title on paper! ”

The ideal is very plump, and the reality is very skinny.

However, the Southampton fans are not necessarily required to do something beyond their own strength.

Dragged the family to St Mary's Stadium at the weekend and saw some good tackles and some good combinations from the lads of their own team, even more so if they could pull off an upset or win over Manchester United. None of the words.. It's just a little festival.

However, before the start of the race, everyone's confidence was full.

Manchester United put in their strongest squad this time.

The two-man back N'Golo Kante + Herrera provide them with endless motivation.

Depay on the left, Juan Mata in the middle, and Jesse Lingard on the right also seem to have a good chemistry up front, and if Lingard doesn't perform well, it looks like Rashford can quickly get on top.

After the game began, Van Dijk quickly had a few direct conversations with Xiao Wen. His heart was shocked, he didn't expect that this time the mouth cannon was activated for the first time, and he would be under tremendous pressure so quickly.

Xiao asked this person how careful he was!

Van Dijk can see it.

Beckoned for the ball several times, and then subjected him to inhumane passing teachings. Although the squatting tactics of the whole team allowed teammates to quickly assist in the defense and stifle Xiao Wen's threat in the cradle.

But in the first ten minutes, Xiao Wen and Van Dijk's 1VS1 ended with Xiao Wen winning 4:0.

Van Dijk had not anticipated the danger of such a situation before, and he should have heed Koeman's words and abandoned the provocation of that dangerous target. I listened to the instigation of a few bigwigs in the team, and now that I think about it, I really regret it!

Xiao Wen looked at the tall man in front of him, who was more than 1.9 meters tall, and was also a little surprised. He doesn't seem to be as bulky as other centre-backs of his height, and he knows that most of these homegrown centre-backs in the Premier League are like aircraft carriers turning around, and they probably won't turn around until he's done getting up.

Van Dijk.

Xiao Wen's eyes narrowed, and he looked back at Smalling and Blind

Fifteen minutes later, there was still no clear chance to score.

Drawing on the mistakes made by their opponents in the previous rounds against Manchester United, Coman directly adducted the two wing-backs and put Luke Shaw and Ashley Young down or in a 45-degree cross, albeit a cross!

Southampton's two centre-backs, Virgil van Dijk and Fonte, are both tall and big, whether it is Xiao Wen or Depay, or the worse header Lingard, the air threat is simply 0.

Xiao Wen directly ordered several attackers in the front court: "The old rule is to walk on the ground, give me more balls, just give it to me, I can handle it!" ”

Mata and the others have long been accustomed to Xiao Wen's ferocious way of playing, and without saying a word, they began to cooperate in a small area around Xiao Wen.

In the Premier League, it's hard to play in the style of La Liga.

But immediately Southampton's second half was like a half-time drill, with Xiao Wen's solo assault and Matadepe's cross-pass penetration in front of Southampton's penalty area.

Van Dijk was a bit of a scramble. Fortunately, the former midfielder Wan Yama has been in recent form reports. This black and hard man who has been targeted by the giants recently can be said to share the great pressure of the double central defenders, and whenever Xiao Wen flashes out of the gap to shoot a long shot, his tall body can always block in front.

Manchester United's frontcourt attackers faithfully fulfilled Xiao Wen's orders, as long as Xiao Wen beckoned, they would never stop the ball at their feet, and several people used their whole body to cooperate with Xiao Wen to attack the middle.

Van Dijk, already exhausted by torture, gasped for air.

He has always been in the habit of defending with the truth, watching his opponent's next move while stepping back, and then making appropriate judgments and acting quickly! Now he is looking at Xiao Qian, but he is a little exhausted, and it seems that the defenders will never be able to judge his next move.

He can speed up and get you past you on the spot, or he can juggle you around with a dazzling amount of technical maneuvers in slow dribbling. The problem is that you don't dare to foul yet!

He couldn't have imagined that there was such pain on the football pitch, in the face of such never-ending suffering, not even against Eden Hazard!

However, it is precisely this grinding that makes Van Dijk stronger. Just like the tribulations he has experienced in his life, they have never brought him down!

Van Dijk walked up to Xiao Wen and whispered: "If you fight until you have cramps, I won't let you get one!" Xiao asked, don't even think about scoring goals today! ”

Xiao Wen was not angry, his eyes were indifferent, and he endured the tearing pain all over his body when he fought against the monster Van Dijk ten seconds ago, and replied in a low voice: "There are still seventy minutes left in the game, and your words are still early." ”

"What else are you trying to do?" Van Dijk asked.

"You don't think I've won the Champions League and the World Cup by luck."

"Let your full-backs and wingers play a little more high again?"

"Do you really think I can't do anything in the restricted area?"

"Then why don't you go in?"

"Ninety minutes of play, especially the last twenty minutes, I hope you can be as tough as you are now!"

Xiao Wen looked at Blind, who was holding the ball in the backcourt at this time, and said coldly: "I hope you can maintain enough attention throughout the game, otherwise you will find... As long as I give me a chance, I will definitely give you a scene that will never be forgotten in this life! ”

After speaking, Xiao Wen beckoned to Blind.

Blind saw Xiao Wen's movements, but he didn't rush to the ball. Before the game, the Reds had anticipated Southampton's tactics and knew that this would be the result, but at the same time they maintained absolute confidence that there were very few defenders under their new captain who could stand up to him alone and win 1-1.

So Blind was waiting for the right moment.

It was at this time that Juan Mata also returned to the halfway line.

Blind couldn't help but wonder when he saw that it was Mata, and quickly passed the ball to Luke Shaw on the wing, and asked Mata, "Juan?" How did you get here? Xiao asked, what do you say? ”

Now, on the field, Xiao Wen is the first commander, in fact. Van Gaal sometimes doesn't care how Xiao Wen directs his teammates to attack, because Xiao Wen always has amazing moves. Lao Fan also saw it, just win, the process is not important.

Seeing that Blind had some doubts, Mata smiled first, he was smiling all over everyone, he was a well-known good old man.

"Didn't say anything. is to see him cut forward, and give the ball when he has the opportunity. In the middle of the lane, now Wan Yama is a bit of a supergod to cross him and give it a try. Mata said with a smile before taking a few steps back to catch the ball from Luke Shaw.

The Manchester United fans in the visiting stands are in a world of difference from the state of mind they were watching last season. Although the team seems to have a hypnotic style of play like a big circle from time to time, they know that as long as Xiao Wen is on the field, there will be a killing opportunity at any time, and you can't have a moment of distraction, because it is likely that at a certain moment when you bow your head, Xiao Wen will be able to complete an ecstasy goal.

Koeman, who was on the sidelines, saw this scene, although he was very unhappy, his team was pressed and beaten by the opponent, but he did not dare to let the players press, because other Premier League teams had already shown the end of attacking against Manchester United, which was very bleak.

He forced a self-smirk and said to the assistant coach: "Van Dijk did a good job! As long as they prevent Manchester United from penetrating through the middle, their wide crosses are no threat. Endure until the last ten minutes of the second half, and then give it your all! ”

Against strong teams, Coman naturally has strict rules on technical and tactical requirements, as long as the defenders at the back, they cannot leave their defensive area without permission, even if you are the best defensive core. This is also to not give Xiao Wen more space, and as long as Xiao Wen enters the penalty area, he is Van Dijk's man, which is clearly stipulated in the pre-match tactical arrangement.

If Van Dijk and Fonte's control of the ball in the air made Coman extremely reassuring, then Fonte's turn was the only point that Coman was worried about. But today, Fonte and Van Dijk have been unprecedentedly calm from the beginning, no matter what, playing against one of the world's top stars has also made both of them excited, and they have done their best.

Perhaps, Van Dijk, a fellow who is more than that, is a battle for him to prove himself today?

For Van Dijk's strength, Koeman has already made a preliminary judgment.

This son will become a great thing in the future—that's Koeman's opinion.

Van Dijk has a relatively calm personality and mainly defends in card positions, so it can be seen that Van Dijk often retreats in the face of attacking players without losing his position.

At this point, it was another wide shift from Mata, with Lingard chesting the ball inside and smashing in, and in the process of dribbling, Xiao asked for a reverse diagonal cut, and Lingard went through.

A pre-judgment by Van Dijk intercepts the ball!

Koeman nodded to himself, and one of Van Dijk's tricks was his anticipation, or rather, his ability to read the game. Koeman never sees recklessness in him, he is not the kind of player who defends with reckless tackles or tackles, but uses his anticipation to intercept the ball before it gets close to the opponent. His anticipation makes him an active defender instead of just being reactive!

There was a round of applause at St Mary's Stadium as Van Dijk defended the time.

Van Gaal watched Van Dijk's play, turned to Ryan Giggs and smiled: "Ryan. It seems that Xiao Wen has encountered some problems today. I'm a fellow, there's something. ”

Giggs naturally didn't dare to follow Van Gaal's words when he heard it, but looking at Van Gaal's smiling face, he couldn't believe it, he estimated that Van Gaal felt that the situation on the field was very good, and it was innocuous to say a few witty words. It's just that the game is like that sometimes, and once the opponent defends with confidence and doesn't do well, it's really hard to bite the game.

It's just that it can be seen from Van Gaal's emotions that Xiao Wen has completely won Van Gaal's trust, otherwise with Van Gaal's cautious actions, he would not be able to make such a joke when he is so anxious on the field.

Thinking of this, Giggs's face turned and he smiled slightly: "Hit a few more times, there will always be mistakes and omissions in the defense line." And once there is a slight gap, Xiao Wen will definitely surprise us. ”

After saying that, he didn't say much, sat down and waited quietly.

Van Gaal was already very satisfied with Xiao Wen, and he was immediately relieved, thinking that he could finally sit in the coach's seat this year.

"Van Dijk seems to be a bit of an outlier than other tall defenders."

Carragher frowned and gave his own judgment: "He has his own unique perspective on the situation on the field. ”

As a centre-back, Carragher certainly knows how difficult it can be to play in that position.

A striker can waste several chances in a game, but if he scores a goal, he could well be the hero of that game!

However, in a game, a central defender makes countless wonderful interceptions and tackles, and it only takes one mistake to fall into the abyss from which he will never recover.

Neville was also a little surprised, he quickly looked at the pre-match preparations, Van Dijk's materials were simple. Because the Scottish league came guys. How good can it be?

Van Dijk is now presenting himself to the world.

Oops.

Neville's smile was a little bitter. He knew best what these high-spirited defenders were capable of. Sacrificing one's life to block is a small thing!

Now it's up to Xiao to ask how to break Van Dijk's already rising limelight.

London, a villa.

Mourinho in front of the TV with a glass of wine watched Manchester United, despite dominating the field, always one last step away.

The fight with Arsene Wenger two days ago left him unsatisfied, and recently many reporters have talked about the frustration of the summer - not being able to buy Xiao Wen.

A regression in technique and tactics?

Why do I have to prove my tactical ability to the world!

Rao is so, watching the little guy he once loved more and more adapt to the Premier League or the Premier League more and more to see the extraordinaryness of this guy. Mourinho's heart is becoming more and more regretful.

Although in London, he had an interview with Xiao Wen.

But if Xiao asked him directly with sincerity when he was on vacation, would the result be different?

Assumptions that are not based on facts are always fantasy. Mourinho shook his head and shook the wall of the cup

The time on the pitch had come to the 35th minute, the number of shots on goal was 7:3, and Manchester United seemed to be the dominant opponent.

But there was not a single shot on target. It was another counter-attack from Southampton, but Tadic's through ball was once again cut off by N'Golo Kante.

"Damn it! Where did you come from, so fierce! ”

Kante is a player who inexplicably reminds Mourinho of Claude Makelele and Essien at his peak. It's too good to run, and it's too good to break! Why didn't the payment team find out? Ligue 1 steal king!

Jose Mourinho was lamenting that N'Golo Kante had fed the ball forward to the feet of Juan Mata on the left side of the pitch.

The person stands near the midline.

Mata took a look at his team-mates in the left, centre and right directions of the front.

Depay and Jesse Lingard both retreated as the opponent counter-attacked, and were about to turn around.

And Xiao asked.

This guy is at the top of the arc of the big forbidden area. And began to rush forward. He was flanked by Van Dijk, who was running into the box with him.

Bang, Rao was in the hustle and bustle of St. Mary's Stadium, it was also particularly loud, everyone on the field turned around in shock, and only Xiao Wen and Van Dijk and Font behind Van Dijk were left in front of the Southampton penalty area. This ball, Mata actually passed to the penalty area on the halfway line!

Xiao Wen suddenly increased his speed, and a misty drizzle hit his face, and the small rain particles with a breeze hit his face faintly obstructing his vision!

In an instant, the three of them ran wildly in the drizzle, and someone exclaimed: "Stick to him!" ”

Xiao Wen suddenly pounced into the penalty area, his body was as fast as a ghost, in the misty drizzle, in the stands of St. Mary's Stadium, even the best eyesight could only see a faint white ball shadow flashing over the field.

Under such circumstances, Xiao Wen jumped out from the position that was originally parallel to Van Dijk, and rushed straight towards the penalty area, so fast that Van Dijk was caught off guard.

The wind sounded in his ears, Xiao Wen seemed to hear the wind to identify the position, and while running sideways to see the landing point of the ball, he immediately knew that Van Dijk was also rushing in. His reaction was also fast, Xiao Wen just ran forward and immediately chased after him, screaming strangely in his mouth.

The ball floated a little in the air, and finally fell with a sharp sound of wind, which seemed to be sharp, but in the eyes of a master like Xiao Wen, who was light and light, the falling speed of this ball was as slow as a turtle robbing a snail.

In the eyes of outsiders, this is a ball that is accurately passed, but does not look very threatening.

Because the field is too slippery, the ball with rain flies from such a distance, and it is even more difficult to stop, even if it can be stopped, with the state of Van Dijk in this game, it is bound to break the ball, and no matter how bad it is, it can be cleared.

Unexpectedly, during the run, Xiao Wen saw the landing point of the ball, and suddenly stretched out his long legs!

Xiao Wen's right foot was raised in the air, slightly hooked, and then pulled and pulled, I don't know what footwork he used, the ball was actually stopped by him, and after touching the surface of his foot, it only bounced up slightly about twenty centimeters, and then landed

This ball, obviously Mata used all his strength to pass towards him, but the football seemed to change direction inexplicably in mid-air and fell lightly!

Van Dijk's breath was stagnant, and before he could take a step forward, Xiao Wen suddenly raised his right foot again and pulled the ball back! Then he fell backwards, before the Southampton goalkeeper attacked, behind Van Dijk, who was still rushing forward due to inertia, he pumped fiercely at the bottom of the football, and the crisp contact between the surface of his foot and the football was clearly heard in Van Dijk's ears.

No!

Before the game, Van Dijk admitted that if it was a one-on-one heads-up, then the strength of the two sides between him and Xiao Wen was too far apart. However, after the start of the game, under his single defense, Fonte's co-defense and Wan Yama's return defense from time to time, Xiao Wen lost his previous sharpness.

I thought that this game would be the day when he Van Dijk made a name for himself!

However, before he knew that his experience, talent and so-called strength could not pose any threat in the eyes of Xiao Wen, who had stunned fans countless times. He didn't even use his life-threatening fury to deal with them!

Southampton's goalkeeper fell to his knees with his right hand raised, trying to pounce on the onslaught of football, but only to hit the air.

Suddenly, the expression on Koeman's face on the sidelines changed uncertainly. Xiao asked that the number of ways was very strange, his shot was not very powerful, the key was the treatment before his shot. How can it be!

The speed of this ball, even in Koeman's opinion, in the wind and rain, this ball moves and flies, and every change in the air makes it impossible for the ball stopper to grasp, but looking at Xiao Wen's relaxed appearance, he doesn't seem to have used his real strength.

Coman instantly understood that this time he had met the real first person in the world.

"Fack!"

In front of the door, Font, who rushed to the small forbidden area by inertia, burst into a rough sentence, and when he said the last word, he suddenly raised his voice, and his voice almost turned into a scream. He turned to look sideways at Xiao Wen, as if looking at an artificial person from a movie

Van Dijk was even more shocked on the spot, since the opening, their restrictions on Xiao Wen can be said to be full marks, and Xiao Wen, who didn't exert much force before, was indeed a little contemptuous, and his heart was relaxed. Unexpectedly, Mata suddenly made a long pass, and at the last moment, Xiao Wen understated the continuous stop and shooting.

Van Dijk scrambled forward, and by the time he turned, the ball had passed behind him.

Far, high, fast, floating, wet!

Is that stopping the ball just now something that a person can do?

Van Dijk turned around suddenly, but saw Xiao Wen facing him, smiling, and his chin raised, "How is it?" ”

(End of chapter)