nownovels Chapter 487 If you stay in your comfort zone, then fight according to my instructions!
Chapter 487 If you stay in your comfort zone, then fight according to my instructions!
Bernabeu.
The second half of the Champions League final is about to begin.
The players of Leeds United and Inter Milan returned to the field to change sides and set up their formations.
When Shen Hao came to the coach's command area, he still stood calmly and calmly with his hands behind his back.
Mourinho looked at him and couldn't help but have mixed feelings.
He really hoped he was wrong.
Victory is not arrogant, defeat is not discouraged.
Europeans also understand this.
In the green world, it is very common to be unwilling to lose.
Because failure is the norm.
There are 18 or 20 teams in the top league. Even if only the strong teams compete for the championship, there will only be one championship a year, and most of the teams will fail.
In the Champions League, only one team succeeds every year. Of the 32 teams that enter the main draw, 70% are cut off. There are 8 to 10 teams that have a chance to compete for the championship, and most of them fail.
Therefore, maintaining the determination and will to make a comeback is an essential mental quality for a strong team.
They will not be defeated by failure, continuous failure.
But is it arrogant to win?
too difficult.
It's not uncommon to see superstars who are so young that they fall from the top after reaching the top, and there are also many top wealthy families that are so big that they can shine for an era.
What did Real Madrid do after winning three titles in five years?
Florentino directly made bold words: We will immediately become the winners of ten Champions League crowns!
Real Madrid hadn't even enjoyed the victory celebration yet, as if they were being whipped forward by the chairman, and his words revealed contempt for the entire European football world!
It seemed like the championship was within reach.
Then, Real Madrid's tenth Champions League champion was still missing, and they even became the sixteenth Champions League champion.
On the other hand, Shen Hao took charge of Leeds United and truly achieved victory without being arrogant.
He never underestimates any opponent.
Nor will they blindly compete with their opponents for offensive firepower.
Last year's fierce battle against Barcelona used anti-counterattack.
Inter Milan's offensive and defensive balance was cautious today.
In terms of arranging troops and strategizing, he definitely did not put himself in a position of strength and look down on his opponents from a high position.
Mourinho couldn't help but feel a little heavy.
The second half of the game began.
Neither team's stance changed.
Leeds United seems to have returned to the start of the first half.
The two wings flew together to attack from the wing.
Put pressure on Maicon and Chivu.
Gareth Bale has a feeling that he can beat Maicon, but there is a little space left.
If Leeds United's technical and tactical offense focuses on him, creating better space and coordination assistance for him, then he can absolutely suppress Maicon, who is considered the world's number one right back this season!
But he doesn't have any dissatisfaction or grievances against the team.
Because Leeds United is full of experts.
He cannot stand based on his feelings alone.
The image of the tyrant in white is like a victorious god in the hearts of the players. His judgment and decisions are not only unquestionable, but also so convincing that the players will not have any thoughts of questioning at all.
If Leeds United don't focus on him, there's only one reason why: quality.
If you don't have enough strength, don't complain about yourself and feel sorry for yourself.
But Gareth Bale was fueled by a positive feeling about himself.
His impact on the wing really made Maicon very anxious.
Maicon has strong offensive ability and good defense.
But as a defensive side, it is passive after all.
Gareth Bale's unreasonable outside pass speeded up overtaking, so when Maicon turned around and returned to defense, he could only guard the inside line, trying his best to prevent Gareth Bale from entering the penalty area!
Mourinho watched with horror from the sidelines.
These young talents from Leeds United really all have the potential to soar at any time!
Maicon, finally reached a world-class level this season.
But he was suppressed so hard that his defense almost collapsed!
Of course, Mourinho's tactical settings for this Champions League final also greatly limited Maicon's offensive ability.
The full-backs have to ascend to world-class status.
That must produce a convincing performance on the offensive end.
A full-back with no offensive threat will never be able to compete with world-class players.
Shen Hao was not surprised.
Gareth Bale's performance can only be said to be getting better at the winger position.
It has characteristics and can provide advantages.
But for modern wingers to step into the top ranks, stable scoring or assisting abilities are indispensable.
Even if he really beats Maicon, it doesn't mean he has reached the top.
Ultimately, breakthroughs are only one aspect, how to transform individual advantages into team advantages and scoring opportunities.
This is the more critical step.
Not to mention a big surprise.
But at least it works well within the established strategy.
Shen Hao kept his posture very low.
He has won the Champions League for three consecutive years, but he still faces Mourinho as a formidable enemy.
To put it bluntly, it would be very irresponsible for him to risk his life.
Kaká and Modric, two solid world-class midfielders, should take risks before talking to their stronger teammates.
They came here with Kanter and Gareth Bale, and Thiago Silva continues to grow this season.
With multiple factors, Shen Hao cannot ignore the efforts and contributions of Modric, Kaká and the others.
They were wasted or squandered on the court to lead the team to the finals.
If Gareth Bale, Suarez, Thiago Silva and Kante are all at their peak level.
Then if we all fight together, we won’t feel aggrieved or unable to let go if we lose.
Shen Hao put himself in his shoes.
He has proven so much over the past few years.
He doesn't have to prove anything to the world all the time.
On the contrary, whether his opponent today, Mourinho, can step out of his comfort zone is the key!
Based on the experience of playing against Mourinho and observation and research on Inter Milan’s performance this season.
It is not difficult to predict Inter Milan's tactics, posture, and even adjustments.
Because Mourinho is determined to defend against counterattacks.
All the back moves in his arsenal are based on hitting the opponent's counterattack!
Mourinho's insistence on counter-attacking is like Guardiola's obsession with passing and pressing.
Just imagine, if Barcelona, which entered the Champions League semifinals with a remnant lineup, chose to specifically restrict Inter Milan, would they still be eliminated?
Having lost the space and opportunity to counterattack, how much fighting power can Inter Milan unleash?
This is a question.
Shen Hao did not deny anything.
So he is watching the battle carefully.
Perhaps Inter Milan will burst out with an unexpected offensive threat.
But still the same sentence.
He would remain vigilant and see for himself to be sure.
Leeds United seek stability in today's final.
Competing with Inter Milan is not about a certain position or the flash or explosion of a certain star.
But the overall strength!
Inter Milan's counterattack threat never came out.
Because there are no good opportunities and not enough space.
Even though Sneijder would take risks and push forward, he failed to create a strong offensive.
Leeds United's system of four backs and two midfielders has always remained intact, making it impossible for Inter Milan to let the forwards face Leeds United's center backs through rapid advancement and simple passes.
When Diego Milito faces Thiago Silva or Helguera, there must be Kante or Modric close by to press him.
This allows Leeds United's two centre-backs to play as backhand in defense without falling into the passive position of being directly attacked.
After 60 minutes of the game, Leeds United accelerated their attack transfer.
The cooperation between Kaká and Modric and the layered organization and scheduling made Inter Milan unable to destroy it.
Gareth Bale and Deisler repeatedly attacked, either going down or cutting inside.
Chivu and Maicon received yellow due to fouls one after another.
Therefore, Leeds United's offensive, which has accelerated its frequency, has the potential to deliver a fatal blow.
Suarez supports the wing back and forth and is able to cooperate with the winger in short distances.
Although there was no fatal shot, especially the shot from a small angle in the penalty area, it looked very reluctant.
However, the Inter Milan generals still know very well that once Leeds United has a truly threatening golden shooting opportunity, Cesar may not be able to recover.
In the 65th minute of the game, Mourinho made a substitution.
The pressure is a bit high.
But he knew the pressure wouldn't last.
Because the physical fitness of Leeds United players is not unlimited.
In particular, the forwards return to defense very quickly with each wave, which means that the burning of physical energy is intensified.
But in terms of the defensive intensity and fault tolerance of the back line, he needs to improve and avoid the situation he is worried about.
Stankovic came on to replace Chivu.
Midfielder for fullback?
No, Stankovic took over Zanetti's defensive midfielder position after coming on, and then Zanetti moved to the left back position.
In this way, even if Zanetti's physical fitness is a hidden danger, at least it is not against Kaka.
Even though Stankovic's defensive ability is not as good as Zanetti's, he only came on the scene in the 65th minute. His job is to burn physical energy and spare no effort to target and limit Kaka.
When Shen Hao saw Inter Milan's substitutions, he couldn't help but mutter to himself: "Are you really not going to fight? I'm ready to kick a penalty shootout."
Yes, the key item in Leeds United's preparation training before the Champions League final is to practice penalty kicks.
Being able to achieve this level of preparation, it can be said that Shen Hao has completely forgotten all the glory and achievements of winning the Champions League championship in the past three years.
There is absolutely no "idol" baggage at all.
There is nothing wrong with being the best at what you are good at.
But in a passive situation, there is no doubt that the opportunity to actively create miracles is given up.
Shen Hao will not mock Mourinho with contempt for hiding in his comfort zone.
Belief in one's own football philosophy is the driving force for top coaches to move forward.
The game is still in progress and no one knows what will happen next.
Maybe Inter Milan is just waiting for an opportunity.
One flaw, one mistake, could put Leeds United into dire straits.
That is also the tactical philosophy that Inter Milan believes in.
But Leeds' emphasis on defense has diminished over time.
When Sneijder once again reached the offensive dangerous area, he was pressed closely by Kanter. During the reception, the two became entangled and fell to the ground together.
Although the referee punished Kanter for a foul, he did not give a card.
Mourinho felt a little heavy.
Leeds United are determined to fight a war of attrition with Inter Milan.
This step-by-step strategy greatly restrained Inter Milan's counterattack threat.
If Leeds United doesn't act boldly as a whole, where will Inter Milan's chance come from?
Sneijder's direct free kick tested Neuer, but Neuer resolved the danger with a wonderful save.
Inter Milan fans can't help but secretly sigh that it's a pity.
They didn't have many chances to threaten the Leeds goal... and this was the first kick.
After 75 minutes of the game, Leeds United players finally started to warm up.
Virtually all the substitutes are warming up, including substitute goalkeeper Toldo.
It never hurts to be active.
Maybe he knew he was about to be substituted.
Leeds United's forwards spared no effort to attack in the frontcourt and scrambled wildly after switching from defense to offense.
Suarez even fouled Cambiaso during the counter-attack.
As a result, Cambiaso needed to temporarily leave the field for treatment.
Mourinho quickly gestured to the sidelines to tell the team to retreat.
The strikers go back to fill in the midfield.
Although Suarez received a yellow card, he was quickly replaced.
It was approaching the 80th minute, and Leeds United finally made a substitution.
Royce, Van Bronckhorst and Ronaldo appeared.
Removed Gareth Bale, Suarez and Deisler.
It looked like Leeds United had weakened their attack.
Because Van Bronckhorst is obviously not a forward.
However, Van Bronckhorst played the role of left winger after he came on the field.
Inter Milan changed from defensive counterattack to extreme bus.
As soon as there is not much game time left.
Secondly, Cambiaso hasn’t come back yet.
Leeds United quickly launched an offensive after completing the substitutions.
Pandev paid the price of a yellow card to temporarily contain Leeds United's wing attack, and at the same time waited until Cambiasso returned to the field.
After Pandev was dyed yellow, Mourinho's second substitution was to take him off the field.
Muntari appears.
Inter Milan changes to a three-midfielder system.
The formation is roughly 4312.
The changes in the game trend made Mourinho feel even heavier.
Inter Milan originally had a wave of counterattacks to coordinate with the offensive.
The established plan is to make substitutions at Leeds United.
But Cambiaso was not on the court at that time.
Instead, Inter Milan fell into greater passivity.
Forget about attacking.
For more than a minute, Mourinho was attentive and fearful.
Now because Pandev is yellow, Leeds United's substitute player has entered the state, and he is forced to make substitutions to increase defensive intensity.
The trend of the recent period has been completely dominated by Leeds United.
Fans from both teams had similar feelings watching and cheering for the game today.
Depressed!
They almost have no hope of scoring, but at the same time they are worried about conceding the ball!
Leeds United started to fly on both sides again.
Van Bronckhorst made a pass from the left. When Royce received the ball from the right, he cut inside and delivered a threatening ball into the penalty area.
Ronaldo and Kaká went one behind the other, maintaining a front-to-back level impact to grab points.
This seemingly routine offensive made Inter Milan's defense dare not take it lightly.
Precisely because Leeds United's forward attack is rich in layers, the defensive midfielder needs to retreat more. Samuel and Lucio flank Ronaldo to block crosses or through routes.
Stankovic and Cambiasso retreated to strengthen the blockade of Kaka's receiving space.
When Inter Milan's defense completed the clearance, Sneijder was able to continue to organize a smooth counterattack.
But the offensive situation in the frontcourt is even worse!
Shen Hao had already signaled to the disciples on the field and issued the request for tactical changes.
Van Bronckhorst was able to maintain control of the threat from Maicon.
Royce doesn't have that much defensive pressure.
Because Zanetti may not have enough physical strength to go up and come back in time, and between Zanetti and Maicon, it is obvious that if Inter Milan wants to make a surprise attack, Maicon will have more impact than Zanetti.
After Inter Milan removed Pandev, Leeds United's defense can make adjustments more flexibly.
Modric boldly defended and intercepted Sneijder head-on.
Sneijder has few options for organizing the offensive. If he wants to play fast, he should look for Eto'o or Milito. If he wants to play slow and pursue delicacy and quality, he must cooperate with his midfield teammates.
If we wait for Stankovic and Cambiaso to come up, the day lily will be cold.
That left Muntari with only one option.
And playing delicate passing games with a rough guy like Montali?
Sneijder wouldn't do this even if his brain was kicked by a donkey.
In the end, you can only play fast.
Regardless of whether Eto'o goes to the left or right, Leeds United can free up a full-back to assist in the center. This can assist the center back to compress the defensive space, or assist Kante to expand the interception surface.
Inter Milan's two waves of fast breaks ultimately came to nothing.
Either Eto'o was intercepted, or Milito's forward connection was unsuccessful.
Mourinho's heart was extremely heavy.
Can't break Leeds United's defense!