Chapter 242 Even the Champions League Can't Stop the Big Devil's Progress!(2/2)
Skilled players are very popular in Ligue 1 and have a lot of room for individual performance. However, in the Premier League, the first thing these players have to face is the constant physical pressure from defensive players. Want to have room to comfortably dribble the ball? Then
It's impossible.
Let’s talk about the most representative star. How badly was Ronaldo treated in the Premier League back then?
Even in the few seasons after he became famous, he was always tackled when he was tackled, and there were many scenes of him being tackled two or three times in one offense.
In other words, his physical endurance is incredible, and if it had been anyone else, he would have been useless.
So when the style of the Premier League collides with the style of Ligue 1, the first ones to not adapt are naturally the Ligue 1 teams, especially teams like Montpellier that have not played in European competitions for many years.
I’ve never seen Sheffield United play like this. They didn’t give any space or clearance to the backcourt when they grabbed the ball. If they were a little slow to pass the ball, someone would jump into their face. How had I ever encountered a Montpellier player before?
Have you ever been in this situation?
Therefore, in the fourth minute of the game, Montpellier couldn't bear it any longer. Facing another pressure from Li Mo and Vardy, they could only choose to kick the ball forward.
Duan Xuan was full of praise for Sheffield United's defensive arrangement in the opening game.
"This is the advantage of Premier League teams. It is said that the pace of Champions League games will be very fast, but Premier League teams do not need to waste too much time to adapt, because compared to other leagues, their league itself
The tempo was so fast that Montpellier was stunned because their players had never seen this kind of pressing intensity. They had to adapt to the intensity of the game in just a few minutes, which was really difficult for them."
Seeing Matic in the backcourt easily tipping the football over the head of Kamara, who was 1.75 meters tall, to Drinkwater who was receiving the ball, Yan Qiang also shook his head.
"Moreover, the height of Montpellier's players has been suppressed. Their tallest player in the backcourt is central defender Mbiwa who is 1.84 meters tall. The offensive players in the frontcourt are generally under 1.8 meters tall. It's not that they are not quick and agile.
Good, but when all your offensive players are small and quick, you will be at a disadvantage in terms of confrontation."
As soon as Yan Qiang finished speaking, Drinkwater, who had the ball, directly lobbed the ball forward. Li Mo, who retreated, completely ignored the interference of Montpellier midfielder Sehi, jumped high and raised his head.
The ball was passed to Bell who came in from the left wing.
Sheffield United's attack was very simple, but it also hit Montpellier's key points.
When your two defensive midfielders are only about 1.8 meters tall, and the tallest central defender is only 1.84 meters tall, Li Mo is an unstoppable giant in Montpellier's half.
In front of Li Mo, who is 1.9 meters tall and weighs over 90 kilograms, Montpellier's backcourt players can only watch Li Mo play the ball, completely unable to defend him!
"With Bale's intervention, Sheffield United's offense was very simple, but Montpellier seemed a little unable to stop it. Bale passed by! Bocaly was eaten alive!"
During Duan Xuan's quick commentary, Bell overtook Montpellier's right back Bocaly and then made a decisive pass.
It's a pity that the kick was a little too high. Vardy, who was pushing forward from the back of the Montpellier penalty area, tried very hard to reach the ball, but he still missed it. In the end, he could only give Bell a big shot.
thumb.
Li Mo also waved his hand regretfully.
The game has just started, and Bell is also looking for a feeling when passing the ball. If his feet are warm, this cross should be able to reach Vardy's head.
Speed also patted his forehead nervously on the sidelines, but soon he applauded to indicate that the offense was well played.
Facing a team like Montpellier, playing with skills is the most impractical tactic. It is to cut off their offensive space and then launch a quick counterattack. With Li Mo in the formation, hitting high-altitude balls is accurate.
, who makes your midfielder and defender short?
Now there is no Premier League team that dares to play this kind of lineup against Sheffield United. It can only be said that Montpellier did not study Sheffield United thoroughly enough. They stripped themselves dry and washed themselves and put them in the mouth of Sheffield United. Thank you
The Philippine Federation would be sorry for itself if it didn't bite the bullet.
"Why did Girard field such a lineup? This was a very serious mistake. Was he also deceived by the media news before the game? Li's header ability no longer needs to be studied too much, right?
Sethi had no ability to fight back in front of Li, and Girard's tactical arrangement was somewhat inappropriate."
The French commentator was a little anxious, but he couldn't criticize him openly. He could only point out the formation problem of Montpellier coach Girard.
At this moment, there is only one Li Mo participating in the attack. If Sheffield United gets a corner kick opportunity later, Maguire, Vertonghen, Matic and Li Mo, four 1.9 meter header experts, will squeeze into Montpellier.
In the penalty area, how can Montpellier defend two central defenders who are not even 1.85 meters tall?
This is simply giving points to Sheffield United!
However, the game had just begun, and even if Girard realized his mistake, it was too late to adjust, or in other words, he actually had few usable players.
After winning the championship last season, Montpellier lost several of its main players. The players who can play this season have already been identified. Girard wants high center forwards and tall defenders, but the team owner has no money.
I can’t buy it!
This is the tragedy of small teams. Even if they win the league, they cannot continue to strengthen and pursue higher honors. They often end up being split up by powerful players waving checks.
If Sheffield United had not been acquired by several giants from China, they might not have been able to escape this fate during the summer transfer window.
The two teams that both created miracles last season have completely different destinies at this moment. It can only be said that time and fate have their fate.
On the field, Montpellier, who was stunned by Sheffield United's offense and defense, quickly fell into a disadvantage.
Faced with this situation, Montpellier's players subconsciously used their usual defensive methods in Ligue 1.
If something goes wrong, it's a foul.
It was still a very rough, even rough foul.
The defensive intensity of Ligue 1 is not great, but the fouls are extremely large. However, when Montpellier's players make habitual kicks, they ignore that this is not a Ligue 1 match.
The Spanish referee on duty was not used to the "logging action" of Montpellier players at all. He immediately blew the whistle and then made a move to Montpellier's defensive midfielder Estrada.
A stern verbal warning.
The verbal warning was okay, but what the Montpellier players couldn't accept was that Sheffield United got a set kick on the right, about 32 meters away from the goal!
No matter how slow the Montpellier players were, they realized at this time that giving Sheffield United such a set-piece opportunity would kill them!
Gilard also immediately expressed his dissatisfaction to the fourth official off the court. Perhaps in his opinion, Estrada's defensive actions were not enough to constitute a foul, but Speed did not let him go at all.
His assistant coach walked up to the fourth official angrily.
"That's a murderous move! It's very crude and vulgar! I think such an move shouldn't appear in the professional arena at all. It's a shame for football. My players' expressions are still in pain. How dare you
That’s not even a foul?”
"Damn it, who are you calling murder!"
Seeing that the head coaches of both sides were also arguing, the fourth official was also upset and quickly stopped both sides severely and ordered them to return to their respective positions immediately.
Seeing this, Speed shrugged and went back honestly, but Girard felt like his lungs were going to explode.
But under the solemn gaze of the fourth official, he had to return to his position honestly.
The referee's decision has been made and will not be changed at this time. After a dispute, the Montpellier players had no choice but to build human walls in front of and inside the penalty area to defend.
However, when he saw the four strong men of Sheffield United, plus Bale and Vardy, all rushing into the Montpellier penalty area, the French commentator instantly became nervous.
The Montpellier fans at the scene also stared nervously at Drinkwater, who was taking the penalty, and kept praying in their hearts that Drinkwater would not perform properly.
Because in comparison, the scene is indeed a bit "tragic".
Maguire and Matic, who are 1.94 meters tall, and Vertonghen and Li Mo, who are 1.9 meters tall. The four players are lined up, but the tallest player on Montpellier's side is Mu, who is 1.84 meters tall.
Biwa.
Nambiwa seemed to have disappeared standing next to Maguire, a whole circle smaller!
But at this moment, Sheffield United did not give Montpellier any extra time to think about it. After the referee blew the whistle, Drinkwater raised his right arm high, gave a tactical instruction, and then took two steps.
Send this set piece.
The arc of Brother Drinkwater's set kick was very beautiful. Almost as soon as he fired it, Maguire and Vertonghen rushed forward, leading four Montpellier players.
The defensive player moves accordingly.
The football drew an arc in the air and quickly spun around. Matic used his huge body to block Hilton, another central defender of Montpellier, and Li Mo was at the back point to hit the goal with Vardy.
Come straight out!
All the commentators and fans were watching the football flying in the air. Vardy's first jump did not touch the football, but his actions also confused Montpellier's midfielder Estrada, waiting for Li Mo
When he takes off with all his strength, no one can interfere with him at the back of the goal!
"Drinkwater's serve. The football went around! Vardy and Li Mo are both at the back! Li Mo——!!!"
Duan Xuan held on to the table and stared at the live broadcast monitor with all his concentration. When he saw Li Mo stretching his body and swinging his head to attack the goal, his heart couldn't help but beat wildly!
Li Mo's header was solid, and his head-swinging movement was also very smooth.
Montpellier's goalkeeper Jurderon moved quickly from the front to the back. Even though he made a save in the end, he faced Li Mo's powerful header, but he made the save in the wrong direction!
The football missed Yuldron's defense, flew straight to the center of the goal under his gaze, and finally hit the net, causing white ripples.
Duan Xuan and Yan Qiang also roared passionately in the live broadcast room above the stadium!
"The ball went in!!! Li Mo's header! Yuldren didn't save it, Li Mo scored——!!! The first Champions League goal for a Chinese player! Li Mo set a new record for China again
Player history! He is setting one record after another!!!”
At this moment, the commentator of Sky Sports also raised his arms and shouted.
"The first Champions League game, the first Champions League goal! It was only the 13th minute of the game! After conquering the Premier League, the devil of Sheffield United set his sights on the whole of Europe! No event can stop his progress,
Not even the Champions League!!!”
I watched the S game early this morning. I woke up around 5 or 6 in the afternoon. I delayed the update. I would like to apologize to my brothers first.
Then, I became autistic. Why was it the Korean Civil War? I was tired.
Chapter completed!