Chapter 88 Norwich's Qualitative Change

"The current Serie A, with its own economic downturn and the loss of star players, is no longer the 'Little World Cup' of the 1990s and early 2000s."

"True, and when many older fans think of Italy, the first thing that comes to mind is defense, probably still stuck on Italy winning the World Cup, and Mourinho leading Inter Milan to overturn the universe team Barcelona with their iron-blooded defense.

In reality, the teams in Serie A now are more inclined to attack."

The game has been going on for almost half an hour, and Atalanta has shown a strong attacking ability, with the two flanks bringing huge defensive pressure to Norwich.

Contrary to the stereotypes of some fans, the current Serie A has made considerable changes to cater to the market and fans.

It no longer blindly pursues defense, and the scenes are no longer dull.

Especially Atalanta, with both wings flying, the offense is wide open, and the scene is quite magnificent.

And Norwich, after a season of running-in, coupled with the baptism of four games against Manchester United and Arsenal, the growth of the entire defense line is huge.

The impact of Sanchez, Welbeck, Giroud, Rooney, and Di Maria has made their current defensive hardness and strength far from what it used to be.

What scenes haven't they seen?

So in the first half hour of the game, although Atalanta played their characteristics and the offense was extremely smooth, the defense led by Mendihel was reassuring enough.

Especially Hell, his growth is visible to the naked eye.

Not only is he timely in his saves, but he has also developed a very powerful long throw ability, and has even had highlights of directly finding forwards to assist in scoring.

"Norwich's defense is now more layered, and the tacit understanding and cooperation between the players far exceeds the beginning of the season. Every defensive player knows what they should do and where they should be. Farke still has a knack for training the team's defense."

"This may also be related to Zhao Gang, after all, he hardly participates in defense, and the others can only do better to prevent the opponent from scoring!"

"Haha..." Shen Jian smiled, Zhang's cold jokes are really good, it is said that Zhang is more dull and not good at using words to praise players.

But isn't this a good compliment?

Zhao Gang's non-participation in defense has improved the defensive skills of other players in Norwich. Who would have thought of this?

And the previous analogy of Zhao Gang as a cattle herder was also amazing.

But it seems more appropriate to call him a bullfighter.

And BB Broadcasting Station, it is still the three old partners.

Now that the Premier League is over, and there are no English teams in the Champions League, the ratings for Norwich's Europa League matches are surprisingly high.

"Is the King coming again??" James looked at the situation on the field. Atalanta's attack was like a tide before, and the two had been explaining the situation. Now Atalanta's attack has slowed down.

The scene is not as intense as before, and there is nothing worth saying. James wants to gamble again.

"Very good, I've been waiting for you for too long! This time I bet Norwich will win the game at home!"

James was stunned, like he had eaten chocolate-flavored sh*t.

How did he suddenly change his mind?

"What, don't you dare to bet? If you don't dare to bet, just admit defeat!"

"No, no, no, King, you have never been optimistic about Norwich..."

"Of course, as a professional footballer, Norwich's overall strength is still different from Atalanta's. The scene in the past half hour also confirms this fact, but I just want to choose Norwich to win! Are you in?"

"Mr. James, don't you dare to play? You've won twice, fight like a man!" Ollie sat on the side, clenched her right fist, and cheered for James.

With the beauty's provocation, how could James shrink back?

"Okay, I'll take it, but we have to say in advance, we can't go back on our word."

Henry chuckled. Last time, he didn't say that Tottenham was stronger than Arsenal until the end.

That sentence was too much of a blow to Arsenal. As Arsenal's former king, saying it would simply explode.

He would be driven out of London and out of England by Arsenal fans.

"Then our bet..." As soon as Henry opened his mouth, James stared at the broadcast screen, "Hey, hey, hey! Pause first, pause first! Dangerous attack, dangerous attack! Close the bet! Close the bet!!"

After a frantic half hour of fruitless attacks, Norwich, who had regained their breath, finally had a decent attack.

It is not a counterattack, but a serious positional battle.

Zhao Gang, whose position is becoming more and more blurred, has moved from the right to the middle.

He is no longer simply receiving the ball and passing it, looking for teammates to cooperate.

Instead, after actively asking for the ball, he began to try to dribble.

Although it looks a little uncoordinated, it always produces unexpected results.

This time he received a cross from Philip on the left, and had reached a dozen meters from the penalty area.

Then he lowered his head and dribbled the ball to the right, attracting defenders, then suddenly shifted his center of gravity to the left, and gently flicked the ball with the outside of his left foot, shaking the defender's center of gravity away. He suddenly buckled to the right, and the whole person flashed out of the gap, and passed the defender in one step.

"Hey, Zhao Gang's foot skills are really improving very fast now! He almost never dribbled past people before, but he has appeared twice in the Europa League, and both have been successful!

Although the posture looks a bit awkward, the success rate is quite high!"

"Zhao Gang broke through to the front of the penalty area and attracted two defenders! Philip on the left is reaching out for the ball. With Zhao Gang's vision, he should be able to pass it!"

Zhao Gang turned half his body, facing Philip, his foot movements were extremely coherent, and he raised his right foot and kicked.

Two defenders stretched out their legs at the same time, preparing to intercept, while the defender in the penalty area quickly rushed towards Philip.

He has seen through Zhao Gang's passing route!

Looking up, and raising his right leg, if this kind of pass can be passed, then it is too disrespectful to the third in Serie A!

The two defenders took a big step and stretched out their legs, stepping on the lawn, and looked at Zhao Gang in slight astonishment.

Zhao Gang faces the left, watching Philip, raises his right leg, and kicks the football.

The football did not fly to the right, but strangely stuffed into the middle!

"Huh??" In the broadcast camera, Zhao Gang in front of him, two defenders raised their legs to block, and Philip also raised his head to prepare for the response.

But the moment Zhao Gang raised his leg to pass the ball, the football disappeared!

A low ball directly shook the eyes of all the defenders.

When they came back to their senses, Xiluo, who had cut into the middle, had already grabbed the position, stopped the ball with one foot, and then moved forward at a high speed.

The defender who followed Xiluo's running position had already followed when he saw Xiluo's run, but it was still a little short, and Xiluo was ahead of him, stopping the ball.

The defender tried his best to stretch out a foot from behind Xiluo, trying to block it.

Xiluo staggered, leaned against the defending defender, and kicked the ball out in advance.

The defender's powerful impact knocked Xiluo to the ground.

But the football has directly smashed into the net with great force!

The goalkeeper tried his best to spread out the defensive area, but still failed to stop the ball!

1:0!

Xiluo instantly got up, rushed out of the sideline, slid all the way, and roared to the sky.

"Ah!!" Shen Jian exclaimed, the previous broadcast lens seemed to have been deceived for 0.1 seconds, the lens was about to give to Philip, but suddenly returned, following the route of the football, and gave to the suddenly inserted Xiluo.

Xiluo stopped and shot, perfect shot!

This is what a striker should do, always run and seize the opportunity!

"The ball is in!!! Zhao Gang's fake action, feint to the east and attack in the west! A sharp through ball, found Xiluo who inserted in front! Xiluo did not disappoint this wonderful pass and scored the goal! Norwich! Norwich, playing at home, took the lead in the thirty-fourth minute!!"

"This pass... Zhao Gang's fake action deceived the defender and also deceived Philip who was preparing to receive the ball!

Philip was even a little confused when he didn't see the ball! It shouldn't be, Zhao Gang's passing footwork shouldn't be impossible to pass! What's going on?

Oh! It turned out to be given to Xiluo who is in a better position! The core is the core!!" Shen Jian analyzed Philip's psychology in a clear and logical manner.

"Damn, Zhao Gang can not only accurately find counterattacking teammates with over-the-top long passes, but also send out this kind of scalpel through ball in the cracks???"

"Awesome, this ball is passed wonderfully, and it is played beautifully! This cooperation, this tacit understanding!"

"Zhao Gang stared at Philip, and passed the ball to Xiluo... Philip is going to be jealous, deceiving people's feelings."

"It's still the combination of Zhao Gang and Xiluo, as long as one runs, Zhao Gang can find him!"

"I used to watch Norwich being besieged, and I was worried, but I don't know what's going on in this game, I feel like Norwich can score, sure enough!!"

The Dragon Country audience watching the game, who were shouting "Norwich加油" before, instantly started shouting "牛比666".

This through ball and this shot made them excited.

"Uh... a very beautiful cooperation, simple and efficient, Zhao dribbled past people and then straight through, assisting Xiluo to score the first goal!! Good!! Very good!! I support Norwich to win the game!!" James applauded vigorously.

"Hey!!!" Henry looked at James in shock, and Ollie's two rows of pearly teeth gleamed, and her big eyes couldn't be opened with a smile.

"Hmm!! Too beautiful! Norwich not only has exquisite counterattacks, but also can play such a wonderful positional attack! Although Philip didn't receive the ball, his running attracted the defense, making most of the defenders' attention on Philip.

Zhao's through ball can pass through two defenders..."

"Hey, hey, hey!!" Henry didn't explain, and kept trying to interrupt James who was talking to himself.

James kept his face straight, "Very good! After being baptized by Manchester United and Arsenal, Norwich has gradually become a strong team! No matter what kind of attack they face, they can organize their defense in an orderly manner.

Their attack..."

"Hey, hey, hey!!"

"Let's take a look at this wonderful cooperation again..."

Ollie's small face was flushed with laughter, tears were about to fall, and her fragrant shoulders trembled.

James' seriousness and Henry's impatience were a seamless match, which was amazing.

Finally, after James re-explained the goal just now, he couldn't help but roared, "Zhao will really become a midfield master," and then stopped.

Henry's eyes were almost rolling to the sky.

"King, don't you support Norwich? Why aren't you excited at all for such a beautiful goal?"

"Uh..."

"Understood! It's because it's too wonderful, King, you are immersed in it!"

"Go to your place!"

"Haha..."

As a strong team, and having reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, Atalanta has experienced no less than ten times of being behind this season.

So after being bombarded at the beginning but being scored first, they were not affected too much.

At least mentally they are very calm.

Only the head coach kept roaring on the sidelines.

What defense??

A fake action can deceive people like this??

While watching the ball, you must also watch people!

Although this pass also deceived him, but as a coach, he can't applaud the enemy, boost the morale of others and destroy his own prestige, right?

"Focus!! Mark people!!! Mark people!!"

Atalanta's head coach put his hands on his hips, angrily.

And not far away, Farke drank a sip of mineral water and sat on the bench, very calm.

Indeed, the current Norwich can really reassure people.

No matter how passive they face, they will not be destroyed, and everyone will be brave.

For a team, tactics and skills are very important.

But fighting spirit is more important!

When everyone unites, they can create infinite possibilities.

Farke looked deeply at the young figure on the field.

This guy has outstanding skills, a first-class sense of smell, and all the potential to become a top player.

More importantly, his personal charisma.

His words can make his teammates believe in him without a doubt.

As long as he stands there, he can give these players unparalleled confidence.

Whether it is the young and energetic Ospina, or the arrogant and selfish Xiluo, they are willing to unite closely together.

Norwich's current achievements and earth-shaking changes are all because of that lucky signing!

How could Manchester United let such a genius go?