Chapter 73: A Tight Schedule
During Rossi's day trip to London, Bournemouth won a tough 10-man win over Bolton Wanderers on the road, with Wilson scoring two goals to continue their unbeaten run.
Comogant defended too much in the first half and was sent off with a red card, leaving the team on the back foot.
In the last two games, the team has had some problems on the defensive end, and Eddie Howe has to pay attention to the team's defensive problems.
Improving concentration on the field, mutual understanding and reminders between players can effectively reduce defensive mistakes.
In the 12th round of the league, Bournemouth hosted Charlton Athletic, who had been hovering in the relegation zone.
Eddie Howe has adopted a 4-4-2 lineup, deliberately allowing each line and position to complement each other and protect each other, in order to improve the chemistry between the players.
After just three minutes, Bournemouth got off to a dream start.
Pugh dribbled horizontally down the left flank, shook off two defenders, and curled a high-quality curling ball with his right foot on the left side of the penalty area, which bounced off the post before Rossi followed up with a follow-up shot.
[GOAL, the ball is in!] 】
[Although he was banned for one game, Luo's state is still hot. His agile running forward is always in a position you don't expect. 】
"Boss, Luo seems to be making progress again." Assistant coach Pacches said: "The moment he started the reverse run just now, the speed was obviously different from before. ”
During this time, Rossi's explosiveness and physical coordination training has not stopped, and now there is obvious improvement, and Eddie Howe nods with satisfaction.
"At his age, his body and mind are developing rapidly, learning and improving quickly. This season, as long as he can ensure 35 games of playing time, his growth is immeasurable. ”
The development of players is not only related to regular training, but also the accumulation of game experience.
The accumulation of competition experience and training during this period has strengthened Rossi's attribute ability.
Crosses: 55→56
Headers: 62→63
Short pass: 59→61
Acceleration: 70→72
Speed: 71→73
Dexterity: 76→77
Response: 71→72
Balance: 66→67
Bounce: 60→61
Penalties: 63→64
Eddie Howe believes that as long as Rossi maintains good form, the team will qualify for promotion this season.
After taking the lead, Bournemouth began to patiently seek pass-and-control combinations, turning the game into a half-time drill.
Charlton Athletic, the visitors, couldn't press and the formation was very flat, with just 25 per cent possession in the first half.
They also tried to play defensive counter-attacks, but the pressure of Bournemouth's two midfielders limited them to a pass, and the speed could not be played at all.
Bournemouth, on the other hand, constantly penetrated the defence with passes and organized several dangerous attacks, but they were all one step away from scoring.
In the 80th minute, Rossi was replaced by Pearlman amid the applause of the home fans.
He will have to conserve his fitness as he prepares for the game against Reading in three days' time.
In the end, Bournemouth also won by a narrow goal and remained unbeaten in the first 12 rounds.
Charlton swallowed the defeat with hatred, and what made them even more angry and helpless was that Bournemouth treated them as opponents in practice.
The post-game reporter interview was naturally aimed at Rossi.
Since the first round, Rossi has been in the limelight in the Championship, and even handball has been boasted by the media as worth millions.
If he continues this form, then he will be the best player of the season.
"Is there any secret to your form not being affected in the slightest after a one-game suspension?"
"Maintaining a high level of intensity, that's what the coach asks every player to do, and that's probably the secret," Rossi said. ”
This kid still speaks so nicely.
'It seems that you have fully adapted to the rhythm of the Championship and life here, will your performance help you to get back into the Premier League?'
Rossi said: "Of course, we're number one now, and that's something everyone thinks. But we can't take it lightly yet, and we are chasing very closely. ”
Good fellow, he actually talked about him left and right.
"We all know that the team's opponent in the EFL Cup has been confirmed, it is your old club Leicester City, what do you think about this?"
Rosie said: "I think on the day of the competition, the ratings will be very hot, and you must come then, and I will be interviewed by you." ”
Idol, this man is a thief of the world.
Well, I'll have an exclusive interview.
On 21 October, Bournemouth hosted Reading.
Reading broke into the Premier League in the 12-13 season, and returned to the Championship only one season later.
Reading are a typical team with a long ball rush and a competitive edge for the ball.
After the opening, Blackman's flank on the left broke through and caught Bournemouth off guard.
From set-pieces, their scramble for the high post also frustrated Bournemouth's centre-backs Cook and Elfik.
Eddie Howe quickly made a change, bringing up the wing-backs to bolster the midfield protection and limit the opposition down the flanks.
At the same time, the two wings should be inserted into the opponent's ribs to form a threat to the midfield.
The battle between the two sides reached the 50th minute, and it was the Bournemao team who scored first.
Pugh's pass found Wilson in front, who used his speed to dominate the Reading backline and take the lead.
At this time, the physical fitness of the Reading team was already in crisis, and when the manager was preparing to make substitutions, Rossi received Wilson's pass and successfully countered offside, expanding the score to 2:0.
Reading, who were behind, fought back after substitutions, although they organised a couple of dangerous wide attacks.
But the Reading team, which has already figured out the routine, either has a bad quality of crosses, or the battle for the top at the high point in the middle does not grab the absolute air advantage, and the header is easily confiscated by the goalkeeper.
Attacking the Redding team in a big way, the back line also had gaps in the 78th minute.
Bournemouth defender Surman launched a long counter-attack at the back, and Rossi was pressed by the defenders, slamming the ball with his heel to change direction, shaking off the defenders and sending a behind-the-back ball to his team-mates in the front end.
Substitute Pitman didn't waste the opportunity to double his lead with a solo goal.
Reading, who were three goals behind, were demoralised and unable to launch a threatening attack, with the rest of the game completely at the mercy of Bournemouth.
In the end, Bournemouth won 3-0 and are already seven points ahead of second-placed Norwich City in the standings.
The following week, the team has a double match.
Saturday's league opponents are Birmingham, who are in 10th place.
Tuesday's EFL Cup opponents are Premier League side Leicester City.
In this regard, Eddie Howe bluntly said in front of the media that the tight schedule has caused physical fatigue to the players.
In October, they have played four games, with two games left.
Compared to Birmingham, they only have one last game left this month, and they must be well prepared.
Leicester City, on the other hand, have only played two Premier League games so far.
Physically, they are at a disadvantage.
Moreover, although the undefeated record is something to be proud of, it will also invisibly put a psychological burden on the players.
How to solve the problem of team mentality is more important than tactical arrangement.
There has been speculation in the media that Bournemouth will travel to Birmingham City with a semi-main squad for Saturday's game.
They have to stay focused and concentrate on preparing for the EFL Cup.
A draw is Bournemouth's primary goal.