Dear Gua
Chapter 402 Weakened Version of the Great Wall of Despair? (Daily Transition)
De Gea in the backfield was exceptionally excited, raising his arms and shouting in passionate celebration.
A sense of security.
Just like in a relationship, the continuity and stability of the midfield passing gave the defensive players a great sense of security.
Busquets suddenly said, "Li, which plan are we executing next? Double chain..."
The Barcelona midfielder increasingly felt that partnering with Li meant he didn't need to use his brain as much.
Deciding the direction of attack, predicting the opponent's attack direction, controlling the rhythm, and transitioning between offense and defense were much easier than at the club.
He felt like he was playing with the peak Xavi... Too bad there wasn't a peak Iniesta.
Of course.
He also constantly reminded himself: with the popularization of VAR technology, he must restrain himself and not become the male lead in another football blooper compilation.
Li Kang made several gestures towards his teammates.
Everyone understood and immediately felt confident, especially the young players Saúl and Koke.
These past few days haven't been just mindless training. With Iniesta, David Silva, Cazorla, and others not on the field, the coaching team has discussed several "second best" tactical adjustments.
The Mexican players were not discouraged.
Coach Osorio called several key players to his side and quickly explained the upcoming tactical adjustments.
As the game resumed, in distant Madrid, Simeone and Burgos were sitting in front of the TV, enjoying the performance of the Atlético Madrid players.
"I regret it."
"Only Li, in the midfield position, can interpret the classical romanticism of football."
"Precise mechanical transmission, imaginative distribution of the ball!"
"He can see everything, sense everything, and control everything in the midfield."
"Not the kind of passing and control that makes people sleepy… How is it getting slower and slower?"
Kazan Arena.
The Mexican team hadn't even launched their fluid, rapid advance.
The ball was intercepted by Koke in the forty-meter zone.
Instead of passing forward.
He gave it to Li Kang behind him.
The style changed abruptly.
The ball was passed back and forth in the Spanish backfield... Its trajectory either backward or parallel.
The Mexican forwards desperately pressed, constantly running back and forth, but were completely unable to win the ball.
"The control is too strong."
"The distance between the two lines of Spain is not short, but the defenders and midfielders can always maintain a perfect distance."
"When you are in the lead, passing and control is the optimal solution for defense."
"Li Kang can always get to the most suitable position to receive the ball. A true midfield core, his vision, game reading, reasonable ball distribution, and other characteristics are the most crucial link in the passing chain."
"Saúl and Koke run very fast on both sides, giving the team the advantage of multiple passing points in the local area."
"Understandable, given the absence of Iniesta and other attacking midfielders, Spain wants to win in the easiest way possible."
"Playing like this is very physically draining for the Mexican players."
Time passed minute by minute.
The shouts from the stands were getting smaller and smaller.
Not only were the fans sleepy, but Bosque on the coaching bench was also squinting his eyes.
Minaño, standing in the command area, was very excited.
The Mexican coach was very anxious: if they increased the number of players pressing in the frontcourt, they would be torn apart by that La Masia number 4 in minutes. When Cthulhu philosophy is in the lead, it's like a stream of water.
38th minute of the game.
Piqué made a mistake and passed the ball out of bounds.
Tens of thousands of spectators in the stadium were jolted awake: Mexico finally had another rare offensive opportunity!
"Piqué has been very busy lately. He has founded several companies, developing mobile games, acquiring e-sports teams, and is also preparing to sign a $3 billion contract with the International Tennis Federation, wanting to reform the Davis Cup into a tennis version of the World Cup."
"Hopefully he won't be distracted in the knockout stage."
"Back to the game, Mexico's throw-in was not thrown forward, but they are reorganizing the attack from the defense. This is a very reasonable choice, they can't easily lose possession!"
The ball was passed quickly.
The Mexican players rotated and ran, their footwork exceptionally exquisite.
A team of green-clad Arsenal players.
The Spanish midfielders and forwards did not actively press, but formed a defensive chain of four players standing parallel in front of the defensive line.
Saúl, Busquets, Li Kang, Koke.
Madrid.
Simeone frowned: Why does this feel so familiar?
Then.
He really saw the scene he was most familiar with.
Hernández was dribbling the ball on the right, about to break through the thirty-meter zone.
The Spanish midfield barrier changed.
Li Kang, Koke, including Alba moving forward, quickly formed a pincer movement.
Forcing without tackling.
Forcing the opponent to the narrow side of the field.
Also, cutting off his short-range passing points forward.
Deliberately leaving a passing line open on one side.
Pa!
Chicharito hardly managed to pass the ball horizontally to Guardado.
Fàbregas and Busquets quickly converged and completed the steal!
"Beautiful!"
"The Spanish team's exquisite depth encirclement."
"Li Kang's tactical adaptability is too strong, he can allow the team to change into different formations."
"They didn't control the rhythm after regaining possession!"
"Next, it's the Chelsea connection!"
Busquets took the opportunity to use his body to block Guardado, who was trying to counter-press.
Fàbregas had already sent an impeccable long-distance pass!
The Mexican backfield, which had been as calm as a lake, was instantly blown apart!
Diego Costa started directly.
This guy seemed to have special abilities; his "maximum sprint speed" three years ago was 25k.