Dear Gua
Chapter 127 There’s a Kind of Ball Stop Called Bergkamp
The living room of a house.
Helmer complained, "I miss the Bayern team that emphasized three-dimensional offense, with speed and impact, rather than focusing on ball control like now, building advantages bit by bit. This style of play doesn't suit Bayern players!"
"Guardiola has brought a negative influence to German football."
Beckenbauer took out a cloth and wiped his glasses, saying, "Guardiola needs time, Bayern needs external stimulation."
After putting his glasses back on, the Kaiser of Football looked at the goal replay on the TV screen and couldn't help but smile: "Li's control on the field is very strong, active throughout the central axis, managing the offense, and suppressing the opponent's advance. He can also shoot and score!"
"He's nothing like Cruyff! He's just like me when I was young, reigning over North Rhine!"
"No pride, no joy or sorrow. I only reached such a high level of mental state at 28, which is exactly what the *Dao De Jing* says..."
"It's a pity he's not German..."
The corners of everyone's mouths twitched: Li Kang can't come to Bayern, and you still want him to join the German national team?
But this is not impossible!
Beckenbauer has participated in the formulation and modification of many major off-field rules of FIFA!
He is also an advocate of the *Dao De Jing*, often brainwashing his teammates during his playing career, and even requiring individual players to recite it after coaching...
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BayArena.
The game has entered the positional attack phase.
The noise gradually subsided.
Bayern Munich controlled the ball, pressing Bayer Leverkusen in the thirty-meter area.
Occasional aggressive breakthroughs into the penalty area, passing that was sometimes fast, sometimes slow, but stable to a frightening degree, and the frantic rotation of player positions.
The fans at the scene could hardly breathe.
Robben's position was not fixed on the wing.
Alaba and Lahm receiving the ball in the center could also create threats.
The positions of all Bayern players were blurred, frantically eroding Bayer Leverkusen's defense.
This is the core of Guardiola's football philosophy: "positional play."
It has nothing to do with foreign flattery.
Translation errors in the 1990s led Long Country football into many misunderstandings, causing the current domestic football media not to dare to translate this phrase randomly.
"We can't even see who the organizing core on the field is!"
"Bayern's formation structure is very layered. The blurring and fluidity of player positions allow them to control the extreme advantage of the game!"
"Bayer Leverkusen is under a lot of pressure."
....
Bayer Leverkusen is not under much pressure.
After Guardiola took over Bayern in 2013, his football philosophy was passed down from top to bottom throughout the entire youth training system.
Most of Bayer Leverkusen's players were beaten from the youth team to the first team.
They were beaten out of a lot of experience.
For example, if you are caught in the bottom lane a hundred times, you can always learn to place wards.
For veterans like Hilbert, they are more afraid of Bayern during the Van Gaal and Heynckes era: they also controlled the ball, but with greater speed and impact. Robbery (Robben and Ribery) could blow up all defenses with one acceleration!
At this time, Bayer Leverkusen's defense was very stable.
No matter how you run or pass!
Although we are not good, as long as we do a good job in defending our respective areas and do not easily lose our position, we can still hold on for a while.
....
Since Li Kang last saw Claudia, he has gradually mastered the control of the shadow in his brain.
He was active in front of the defense line, repeatedly resolving Bayern's threatening attacks.
From God's perspective.
A set of grid lines was drawn in Bayer Leverkusen's half.
There would not be more than four Bayern players on the same horizontal line.
There would not be more than two Bayern players on the same vertical line.
This is Guardiola's "experimental field."
Although it is frighteningly stable, it does not completely fit the characteristics of Bayern players.
....
At the edge of the field.
Dino said worriedly, "The opponent will slowly compress our defensive formation to the limit! Then use explosive players to find fleeting flaws!"
Old man Topp's expression relaxed: "Don't be afraid, our players are in good shape today, and Li's defensive assistance is excellent!"
On the other side.
Guardiola wished he had a game controller in his hand so he could control the players' every move.
.....
Twenty-fourth minute of the game.
Costa made a passing error under Bellarabi's interference.
Li Kang intercepted the ball in the middle.
The home fans immediately erupted in cheers.
"Oh, this mistake shouldn't have happened!"
"But Bayer Leverkusen's counterattack can't be fast, there are no teammates to respond in the frontcourt!"
Muller quickly counter-pressed.
Li Kang cut the ball with his left foot, turned around and threw off his opponent, and broke forward again!
From God's perspective.
Alaba and Lahm retreated along the center.
Vidal and Alonso were pulled to the wings.
The four formed a parallel line.
Strengthen the width of the midfield parallel defense!
Limit Bayer Leverkusen's fan-shaped counterattack!
....
There was no sign of the Little Colts in sight.
While advancing, Li Kang forcibly allowed the shadow in his brain to spread!
All the attributes in the system panel began to increase!
"The starting speed is very fast! The teammates can't keep up for a while!"
"Li Kang is playing very smartly! He's going to the outside on the right!"
"If he goes in the middle, he will be surrounded by Bayern... Vidal!"
Vidal was close to his peak state at this time.
Mohawk hairstyle, ferocious face, explosive muscle lines, making people feel that he is a "butcher"!
Physical confrontation?
He has never suffered a loss!
After all, he is the man who formed a iron triangle with Pirlo and Pogba at Juventus!
....
Li Kang encountered the aggressive Vidal in the forty-meter area.
The latter didn't like to fight wits, and didn't dawdle.
He directly tackled to the ground!
Thick, dark thighs thrust towards the football!
Vidal can become a top European midfielder, not only relying on his body, his football IQ and interception ability are also very strong.
Li Kang had no time to make any evasive movements.
The opponent's huge body also blocked the space for the ball.
Eye of Truth, a rich black mist gushed out!
He lightly stepped on the ball with his left foot!
"A battle between beasts!"
....
Old man Topp looked terrified.
Guardiola was stunned.
Bang!
The audience was not prepared at all!
They heard a terrifying melee sound from the close-up sound equipment!
The football bounced high.
Li Kang was knocked to the ground.
Vidal painfully covered his ankle.
"What happened?!"
"Vidal's tackle was very clean! He tackled the ball first! The referee signaled the game to continue!"
....
Li Kang quickly got up.
The severe pain in his calf gradually lessened.
He quickly ran towards the football that had lost control.
This counterattack stagnation turned the positional battle into a sports battle! Most of Bayern's defensive players returned to defense and took their positions, and Bayer Leverkusen's frontcourt players also put on an offensive posture!
Pa!
Li Kang's left foot just stopped the ball.
A tall figure rushed over!
Lewandowski!
At the moment of getting close, the Bayern center forward pretended to swing his leg to poke the ball, but instead used his shoulder to slam into Leverkusen's number 10!
The gain from this hidden action is very high: he won't get a card, and he can still stop Leverkusen's counterattack advance again!
Dong!
Severe pain came from Li Kang's back.
He couldn't stand firmly.
He staggered and barely managed to stabilize the ball!
Lewandowski covered his shoulder and fell painfully on the grass!
The audience was in an uproar!
Both sides of fans burst into boos!
The referee raised his hand and signaled the game to continue!
"Two fierce physical confrontations! They failed to bring down Li Kang!"
"UEFA emphasizes the principle of benefiting the attack this season! Pursuing net playing time! The referee did not stop the game!"
"Oh! Is another one coming?"
....
Lahm didn't see what happened.
But he believed that the referee's penalty favored Bayer Leverkusen!
The most important thing to do at this time is to knock down Li Kang first, and then reason with the referee team!
He rushed towards Li Kang angrily!
Guardiola quickly stopped him! His voice was quickly drowned out by the fans' cheers!
It's too late!
With Lahm's loss of position!
Li Kang found the most reasonable passing route!
Bang!
Inside the instep of the left foot!
The football lifted off the ground!
In the air above the BayArena, it outlined a beautiful arc!
.....
Left wing!
Bellarabi threw off the aging Alonso!
The football landed comfortably in front of him!
"Beautiful!"
"The quality of Li Kang's long pass is too high!"
"Bellarabi has enough time to rush up!"
....
Why did Alonso appear on the wing to intercept?
This is a major flaw in Guardiola's Bayern.
During the transition phase.
Lahm and Alaba, the two full-backs, moved inward to the center, changing their positions to become double midfielders!
But in order to curb Bayer Leverkusen's fan-shaped attack.
Alonso and Vidal had to make up for the defensive gap on the wing.
....
Old man Topp and Dino rushed to the fourth official and complained wildly!
Bellarabi sprinted at high speed on the right wing of Bayern's half!
No one stopped him!
Boateng and Benatia did not dare to easily lose their position!
Kiessling, Brandt, and Havertz ran out of an attacking fan shape!
Behind them was Çalhanoğlu, who hadn't outrun the referee!
......
"He's at the baseline!"
"Cross the ball!"
Bellarabi's speed is not inferior to Son Heung-min.
But his style is not suitable for overly complex offensive cooperation.
Either cut inside or cross from the bottom!
The football rotated violently and plunged into the penalty area!
Heads moved!
Kiessling and Boateng jumped high!
Bang!
A white glove punched the ball out!
The football was like a kite with a broken string!
It fluttered out of the boundary line!
"That was close! Brandt and Havertz were at the far post!"
"Neuer adopted the most conservative way to clear the ball!"
The referee signaled the game to pause!
He turned around and ran back to Lewandowski and showed him a yellow card!
Then he raised his hand and called the team doctor to the field!
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Livestream.
-[Tragic! Li Mingdeng fought two against one and knocked them both down!]
-[What Vidal encountered was not a beast, but a heavy tank! Li Mingdeng is too awesome! No matter how many people come, the outcome is lying down!]
-[Is Lewandowski stalling for time? We're still behind! Get up quickly!]
-[He's really injured. Players who fight physically with Li Mingdeng... who doesn't suffer? But speaking of which, I hate players feigning injuries in football matches, lying down for five or six minutes. I hope FIFA can introduce regulations in the future to extend stoppage time!]
-[The consistent football philosophy of world-famous coaches: center forwards must also participate in defense.]
-[The midfielder who made Bayern so embarrassed last year was De Bruyne!]
...
Vidal and Lewandowski's physical fitness are very abnormal.
After a simple treatment by the team doctor, the two returned to the green field with lingering fears.
The game resumed.
Borges picked up the ball, wrapped it in his clothes and wiped it, and then threw it to Brandt.
Pa!
Brandt touched the ball with one foot.
Passed it back to Kramer near the center circle!
To be honest, when Bayer Leverkusen controls the ball, they really don't know how to play against Bayern.
Facing the frantically approaching Robben.
Kramer passed the ball horizontally to Çalhanoğlu!
The idea of Çalhanoğlu is even simpler:
He is a waste in sports battles, and he can't resist the opponent's midfield press, and he will lose the ball in minutes.
The best solution is to try your luck, give up possession of the ball, and continue to defend.
Facing the Bundesliga behemoth, ball-less defense is much simpler than attacking with the ball.
If we continue to press, Bayern's two-wing counterattack will teach us how to behave in minutes.
Sure enough.
I am the midfield brain of Bayer Leverkusen.
....
After a few simple passes, the football returned to Çalhanoğlu's feet again!
Thirty-meter area!
He looked at Kiessling on the edge of the penalty area!
Decisively sent a super long-distance ground straight pass!
At the same time.
Bayer Leverkusen's midfielders and defenders did not move forward, and were always ready to retreat!
Unfortunately.
Çalhanoğlu shanked it!
Although it penetrated Bayern's midfield defense, the line was off, and Kiessling couldn't receive the ball at all!
Neuer couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
In a trance.
He saw Boateng's white figure, revealing a piece of black hem?
What's the situation?
Is no one marking Leverkusen's number 10?
"Çalhanoğlu's straight pass is wonderful!"
"Li Kang blocked Boateng with his back!"
....
Vidal's expression was helpless!
He was suddenly thrown off by Li Kang's acceleration!
The kid seemed to have God's perspective, and his prediction of the teammate's passing line was too accurate!
At the edge of the field.
Old man Topp and Dino were a little confused.
Guardiola was very calm.
The coaching staff of both sides unanimously believed that even if Li Kang received the ball in his current situation, he would not be able to threaten Bayern's goal.
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Arc of Bayern's penalty area.
Boateng moved sideways two steps to get rid of Li Kang's back-to-back reliance.
He tried to clear the opponent's clumsy straight pass.
Li Kang once again stood in front of the Bayern center back!
In sight.
A red and white phantom appeared.
Arsenal's number 10.
Bergkamp.
...
The moment Leverkusen's number 10 raised his left foot and touched the ball.
The BayArena became quiet.
The football seemed to be given life, drawing a freehand trajectory, passing over his right shoulder.
What's even more incredible is...
Li Kang's body turned to the left.
Boateng's pupils shrank and his eyes were dull.
Facing things from two directions.
Should he defend the player or the ball?
What kind of trick is this kid playing?
When he reacted.
He turned his head!
Li Kang had already gone behind him!
The Bayern center back quickly tackled to the ground!
Thick, dark thighs passed through Li Kang's crotch!
Did not poke the football!
Li Kang gently pushed the ball on the left side of the small penalty area!
The smooth movements are natural!
Neuer's sight was always blocked by Boateng, and he had no time to make any saves!
He watched helplessly as his own net was lifted!
2:0!!!
The BayArena was silent for a few seconds, and then erupted into a landslide-like cheer!
"Elegant! Too elegant!"
"Elegance! Never goes out of style!"
"Turn of the Century!!!"
"The gorgeous goal like a work of art! Shocking!"
"Li Kang's turn deceived the world!"
"Boateng, became the background board again! He tried his best!"
"A natural and elegant blow!"
"Li Kang helped Leverkusen extend their lead!"
"Peak battle! Two goals! He defeated the Bundesliga giant!"
Duan Xuan and He Wei couldn't suppress the excitement in their hearts!
They even wanted to slap the table madly!
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Livestream.
The screen was full of comments!
-[Elegant! Li Mingdeng is too elegant!]
-[Green Waltz!]
-[How did he do it! What is this ball feel! Was he possessed by Bergkamp?]
-[I stop the ball five meters away.]
-[Everything started with the space behind Li Kang. In this one-on-one contest, Boateng had two things in his sight at the same time, bypassing him from left and right. When he came back to his senses, it was too late. His position was blocked, so he could only tackle to the ground... The key is that he tackled the air!]
-[Is Li Mingdeng a monster? De Bruyne last year wasn't that good.]
-[A heartbreaking goal!]
-[There is a stop, called Bergkamp!]
-[Forever Ice Prince, synonymous with gorgeousness and elegance...]
-[Awesome!]
....
At the edge of the field.
Old man Topp's eyes were dull.
Dino didn't recover for a while.
When the stadium broadcast sounded.
The master and apprentice were stunned for a moment before they started to celebrate wildly with dancing!
"Boss, this is too happy!"
"Having Li, we are too happy!"
On the other side.
Guardiola squatted on the ground, covering his mouth with his hands.
"When I left Barca, Li was only 15 years old, his stop..."
"What did he experience in Leverkusen?"
.....
Li Kang hesitated for a moment, ran to the corner flag area, faced the home stands, and raised his right fist!
"Leverkusenallez!!!"
"Leverkusenallez!!!"
"Leverkusenallez!!!"
Bayer Leverkusen teammates rushed forward madly.
Çalhanoğlu didn't expect that he could get an assist!
"Li! We are so awesome!"
Far away.
Neuer comforted the teary-eyed Boateng.
After all, in the dialogue with Messi that year, the Bayern center back was only blown up once...
Robben reached into his crotch and shook his head helplessly.
Vidal approached Alonso and said with a sad face, "Is he a chameleon? In the previous games, he turned into Cruyff and Xavi, and today he scored a Bergkamp-style goal..."
Alonso waved his hand and signaled his partner not to continue, "Maybe he will become Pirlo in a while. He still has many shortcomings, but he can always use his advantages at the most appropriate time..."
If Li Kang really imitated the way Xavi played in the previous games, Bayern would have already broken through Leverkusen.
Lewandowski pressed his aching shoulder and gave up the idea of fighting Li Kang.
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Munich.
The atmosphere was awkward.
Beckenbauer tapped the table lightly and said, "Which point is like Cruyff, his playing style is closer to mine! It's a pity that there are no competitors close to his age in this era..."
"Why is Li so familiar with Guardiola's tactics?"
Helmer thought for a while and said, "The whole world is studying Guardiola. I heard Voller say that kid also likes to watch videos."
Everyone shook their heads and remained silent.
Beckenbauer smiled and said, "Li is only 17 years old this year, and his career is still very long..."
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BayArena.
Time passed minute by minute.
Bayern players didn't seem to have any negative emotions, and they were still controlling the ball slowly!
Guardiola was booed by the away fans.
What's the use of being stable in abusing vegetables in the league?
He gets scared when he encounters tough battles like Mönchengladbach or the Champions League!
The loss to Arsenal in the group stage hasn't passed yet!
The Bayern coach didn't care about the fans' reaction, and was still gesturing wildly, directing the team's attack.
.....
42nd minute of the game.
In the dense passing, Alonso seized the most perfect threatening ball opportunity!
The 34-year-old Spanish legendary midfielder is full of honors, and he doesn't pick systems or teammates.
The decline in physical function has not reduced the accuracy of long passes by half.
The football lifted off the ground!
Outlining a graceful trajectory in the air.
Tearing apart the right side of Leverkusen's defense!
Where it landed!
A bright head reflected the white light of the spotlight.
"Beautiful!"
"Alonso's long pass can hit a barrel forty meters away!"
"Robben!"
....
Alonso's passing strength is at its peak.
Robben didn't need to unload the force at all, and he completed the position adjustment at the moment of stopping the ball.
The space for sprinting came out!
Dribbling horizontally!
Into the Leverkusen penalty area!
Dribbling horizontally! No one can stop him!
Kramer and Çalhanoğlu quickly returned to defense!
Facing Robben's extremely terrifying step frequency rate.
The two did not dare to make interception actions easily.
Press! Can't be too tight!
Robben pulled the ball to the baseline and made a sudden stop change!
He passed through the two of them!
"He just ate two people again!"
"He's going to cut inside!"
Bayer fans were excited at this moment!
They even forgot the score!
Robben's eating past people is the most visually impactful!
Leno's palms were sweating nervously.
Jonathan Tah and Papadopoulos had complicated emotions.
Leverkusen's back three have experienced the nightmare brought by Robben...
....
Robben didn't cut inside, the older he gets, the more stable he is.
In 2015, all Bundesliga teams facing him knew to send someone to seal the far corner, and the goalkeeper to seal the near corner.
Before Li Kang's defensive assistance was in place.
Robben pushed with the instep of his foot!
The football skimmed over the arc line of the penalty area!
A tall and burly figure suddenly rushed out!
"Vidal!"
"Unmarked!"
"Is he going to shoot?"
Bang!
Vidal met the football.
The explosive thigh muscles contain strong power!
A long shot!
A heavy cannon was fired!
The football roared towards the center of Leverkusen's goal!
Leno used all his strength!
Jumped up hard!
His body stretched in the air!
The green gloves clenched into fists!
Bang!
The football was blocked out!
Old man Topp covered his chest and dared not breathe!
Dino tightly pinched the folder in his hand!
Guardiola's eyes were anxious.
....
The football bounced to the left side of the penalty area.
The landing point happened to be where Muller was moving forward!
Hilbert, who was facing him, hadn't reacted yet!
Bang!
Muller completed the shooting action!
The football was hooked towards the upper right corner of Leverkusen's goal!
Leno didn't have time to get up and make a second save.
2:1!!!
Bayern fans cheered wildly!
"Beautiful!"
"Muller's shooting sense is too keen!"
"A wonderful hook shot! Directly hung in the dead corner of the goal! Leverkusen's defensive players have no way!"
"There is still time in the game!"
"With Robben as an explosive point, it is not difficult for Bayern to equalize the score!"
"The battle for the top of the list is still full of suspense!"