Chapter 848: Fantastic start, powerful volley, 1 to 0!
The reason why Li Chuanqi is full of confidence in this game is because he has been in really good form in the last two days, and he feels that he can break ****** Dun as night falls, White Hart Lane is brightly lit, and as time goes by, there are more and more fans in the stands.
Players from both sides have a serious warm-up on the field.
At the time of the warm-up, Li Chuanqi once again confirmed his judgment, and his condition was really good.
This has a lot of worry in the hearts of Tottenham fans and a lot of joy for Manchester City fans.
After the warm-up, the players from both sides returned to the locker room to make final preparations for the game.
The crowd of reporters on the sidelines began to discuss whether Guardiola would adjust the lineup as the focus of their discussion.
"According to Pep Guardiola's habits, he should change the squad tonight!"
"That's right, but Lee is going to play in midfield...... I don't think it's likely, I remember the game against Chelsea and in the final stages, Pep Guardiola put Lee back on the wing.
Through that game, Pep Guardiola should know that Lee can play his role better in the front line! ”
"If Lee doesn't play in midfield...... Then he could play as a center forward! ”
"That's right! I think I should play as a center forward, after all, Lee is doing well in the center position! ”
"Impossible...... What would Aguero think? Sergio Aguero has been in good form this season, with almost 30 goals in all competitions! ”
"If you don't play in midfield, you can't play as a center forward, so let him play in the back?"
"Lower back? That's a good suggestion......"
Nima ......
The Manchester City Weekly reporter looked at his hot counterparts and didn't know what to say.
Soon after, reporters were given the starting line-ups for both sides.
Pochettino lined up a four-two-three-one formation, goalkeeper: Lloris; Defenders: Kieran Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose; Double midfielders: Winks, Sissoko; Three midfielders: Ali, Eriksen, Son Heungmin; Forward: Harry Kane.
Pep Guardiola lined up a four-three-three formation, goalkeeper: Ederson; Four defenders: Walker, Otamendi, Laporte, Delph; Three midfielders: Gundogan, De Bruyne, David Silva; Three strikers: Li Chuanqi, Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling.
What did Guardiola do not do?
The reporters were full of surprise, just now they were still speculating whether Li Chuanqi would play as a midfielder or a center forward, but Guardiola asked him to play the right winger he was most familiar with.
Nima ...... Is this a slap in the face?
Reporters complained in their hearts.
The Manchester City Weekly reporter breathed a sigh of relief, a relaxed smile appeared on his face, Guardiola didn't do anything!
Could it be that he finally understands that stability is the most important thing?
Or did someone change his mind?
So, who is this person?
Is it Mikel Arteta, who he relies on the most, or someone else?
Is it Lee?
……
In the home team's dressing room, Pochettino finally emphasized: "Whatever position Lee is, what we have to do is, firstly, cut off the connection between him and the other players, and secondly, not let him run!" ”
Tottenham players nodded their heads.
"So ......"
Pochettino said in a deep voice: "All we have to do tonight is defend our home glory!" ”
Led by Kane, the players walked to the middle of the dressing room, gathered around and shouted: "Defend the glory of the home field!" ”
"Tottenham will win!"
For a time, the locker room was in full swing!
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In the away dressing room, Pep Guardiola stressed: "Patience! We must be patient! Keep the distance between the three lines! Constantly put pressure on the opponent's defense, and the midfield and backfield should be bold when attacking! ”
The players should take it.
Pep Guardiola shouted at the players: "A lot of people want to see our jokes, they want to see how we lose!" How do we do it? ”
Aguero said with a nonchalant expression: "Kill them and it's over!" ”
Hearing this, the players shouted: "Yes! Kill them! ”
Guardiola was pleased with the reaction of his players, clapping his hands and exclaiming: "Good! We're going to kill them tonight! ”
Manchester City's record in the Premier League this season can be described as "strong", especially the battle with BG6, which is almost overwhelming, except for Tottenham, several other giants, Manchester City have won away from home.
That draw with Tottenham Hotspur was difficult for Manchester City, after all, they were pulled back by Tottenham after leading 2-0.
The win turned into a draw, and the Manchester City players were very sorry.
Tonight, they vowed to beat Tottenham at White Hart Lane.
Sergio Aguero even approached Pep Guardiola last night and asked him to let Li Chuanqi play the whole game.
"It's a Champions League knockout game, we can't afford to miss anything, Lee has to play the whole game! It's not just me, it's the whole team! ”
Aguero's tone was very serious, which made Guardiola unacceptable for a while.
"That's what Lee thinks too?"
Pep Guardiola looked at Sergio Aguero.
Aguero said: "Lee said at the airport that he wants this match to end the suspense of promotion, and he doesn't give him enough time, if the suspense of promotion is ended? ”
Guardiola exhaled, nodded and said, "I see!" ”
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At 7:40, the starters of both sides led the caddie into the court under the leadership of the referee!
They were greeted by tsunami cheers and thunderous applause.
The big war is about to begin!
The Manchester City sports station commentator shouted: "Fans and friends! This is White Hart Lane Stadium! The upcoming match is the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals!
Manchester City away to Tottenham!
The players from both sides had already walked into the stadium, and the big battle was imminent******* and the commentator of the Dun Sports station said loudly: "For Tottenham, what we have to do tonight is to defend the glory of our home stadium, defeat Manchester City, get the first opportunity, and lay a solid foundation for advancing to the semi-finals!" ”
The Sky Sports commentator said loudly: "In an interview at the airport yesterday, Lee said that tonight's game would end the suspense of promotion, and his words caused widespread heated discussions among the media and fans.
Led by Tottenham fans, they thought Lee's words were too arrogant and arrogant.
Manchester City and Lee fans have supported him and want him to score more goals in the game!
Fans of both sides started a war of words on the Internet! ”
The major TV station commentaries have entered the working state.
"Drop! ……”
At eight o'clock, Dutch referee Keppers blew the whistle for the start of the game.
Kane moved the ball to the back and City were in a fierce battle in midfield.
The race went into a fever pitch from the start.
Under the high-pressure pressing of Manchester City's midfield, the Tottenham defenders simplified the complexity and directly transferred the football to the front line with a big foot.
Kane leaps high to beat Otamendi and push the ball down the right.
After Ali won the ball on the wing, he forced his way through Delph and crossed it!
Kane couldn't get his header on goal under the interference of Laporte, and the ball flew to the back post and was controlled by Walker, and Tottenham's first attack ended in failure.
While the Tottenham fans were still sighing, City launched a quick counter-attack, and after five quick passes, the football came to the front.
De Bruyne picked it up and moved the ball to the left.
David Silva got the ball away from Sissoko's pressing and suddenly made a pass over the top!
The ball flies towards the right side of the Tottenham penalty area!
A blue figure appeared like lightning at the first landing point of the football!
"Lee!"
The Manchester City sports commentator shouted excitedly: "Can he take this opportunity?" ”
The London Sports Announcer exclaimed, "Damn it? Why is Lee here? Can anyone tell me why he's here? ”
The Sky Sports commentator excitedly said: "Tottenham's first attack ended in failure! Will City's first attack be successful? ”
The atmosphere in White Hart Lane instantly became tense.
"Peng! ……”
Li Chuanqi's eyes were staring at the falling football, and without waiting for the football to land, he raised his right foot and volleyed!
A flash of white light flashed, and the football slammed into the goal!