After being rejected, I became Shi Yijiao

Chapter 254 The Bald Head From North London
Hamburg did not hit their first shot of the game until the 25th minute.

It was a counterattack after stealing the ball in midfield, De Bruyne dribbled forward, Yaya Toure pulled him down without hesitation, and Hamburg got a free kick.

Salah curled a shot with his left foot, but it was caught firmly in the arms of the well-positioned Joe Hart.

Salah's condition is not particularly good today, several attempts to dribble breakthrough were cut off by Kolarov who saw through his intention.

Including this free kick, the kick was too straight and the force was not enough.

Even so, this shot is a rare opportunity for Hamburg to threaten Manchester City's goal.

In addition, Manchester City's dominant attack continued throughout the first half.

After Hamburg retreated, the formation was also maintained very carefully, and did not leave too many opportunities for Manchester City.

Especially the defenders of Hamburg, they guarded very closely against Manchester City's two forwards Dzeko and Aguero, preventing them from having a comfortable kick and shooting.

And Manchester City was not discouraged, and still sent the shells to Dzeko as always.

This year, Dzeko is close to 28 years old, at the peak of his career.

Just as Nagelsman commented on his "enhanced version of Mitrovic", Dzeko's speed and explosive power are not his characteristics, and his absolute speed is even a bit slow.

His body is very good, but he is not as strong as Mitrovic, and he has a strong sense of power.

And he is not a traditional center forward.

His characteristic is that he has a very good assist ability to create opportunities for his teammates. He can show more about helping the team connect and more ball-making attributes.

Dzeko is also a player who does not need to formulate tactics around him. Tactically, he can quickly understand the coach's intentions and execute them without reservation.

Of course, in the current Manchester City, he can also play the role of a terminator. After all, he has excellent shooting skills and a good header.

It is precisely because of his versatility and selflessness that Manchester City's teammates also trust him.

Even though Hamburg's defenders are very tight against him now, people like David Silva and Aguero are still willing to pass the ball to him, and then let him think about what to do next.

After all, although Manchester City's first goal was scored by Kolarov's free kick, it was Dzeko who created this free kick opportunity!

……

In the 35th minute, Manchester City got a right corner kick.

David Silva stood in the corner flag area, and all the high points of Manchester City, including Dzeko, Kompany, Demichelis and others, all pressed into the penalty area of ​​Hamburg.

The Manchester City fans at the Etihad Stadium suddenly let out a long sound of "ohhhhhhhh-".

This is "charging up" for this corner kick.

This is also a very common way for fans to cheer.

When the penalty player takes a corner kick, the fans will make a final sound of "Ha!" to create momentum for the team's offense.

After all, now that the team is leading, Manchester City fans are still relatively happy.

At this time, Rudiger was in the penalty area, and his task was to keep an eye on Dzeko.

The previous Manchester City goal was due to Rudiger's tackle foul on Dzeko.

At that time, he saw that Dzeko was about to shoot, and he made a shovel action in a hurry. Now thinking about it, he was a bit reckless.

This time he will be more careful!
After the Manchester City fans "ha!", David Silva took the corner kick.

This time the corner kick did not go to Dzeko, but to go to the forward point, the position of captain Kompany.

And defending Kompany is Casemiro, who has already blocked the position first and headed the ball out.

But the other person stood in front of the spot and shook his head, and the header did not fly very far.

On the penalty area line, Manchester City's midfielder Yaya Toure is already waiting there.

He has a powerful long shot!
He can even score more than 20 goals in a season!

So let him shoot easily, it's a very dangerous thing.

Rudiger wanted to jump forward to block the shot, but he thought of Dzeko behind him.

If he goes up and Yaya Toure chooses to pass instead of shooting, Dzeko will probably be free to create a threat.

This is a difficult choice.

Between the lightning and the flint, Rudiger still moved.

He shifted his body slightly to the right, just in the way of Yaya Toure's shot, but not too far from Dzeko.

This is a choice made by an experienced defender, which can take into account the defense of the two and can induce Yaya Toure to make a passing choice.

Sure enough, after Yaya Toure looked up at the goal, he saw a strong black big man appearing in front of him.

He also found that shooting at this time was not a very good choice, and Dzeko also started at this time.

Yaya Toure immediately flicked his ankle, turned his shot into a pass, and sent a through ball.

And at this moment, Rudiger followed up almost reflexively, and chased Yaya Toure's pass with the fastest speed and explosive power.

Of course, the reason why he can react so quickly is precisely because he has predicted Yaya Toure's move!

So, just when Dzeko had just received the pass and was about to hit the goal with his kick, Rudiger suddenly came out from a diagonal stab from the side and rear, and directly tackled the ball.

Dzeko's shot hit Rudiger's shoveled leg, bounced high, and the ball flew into the penalty area.

In this place where there are many tall people, a group of people jump up and want to fight for the header again, but how can the head be as high as the hand?
A pair of gloved hands firmly picked up the ball, defusing the attack.

Hamburg goalkeeper Keylor Navas has the ball!
The Manchester City fans in the audience also expressed their regrets.

If Rudiger was a little slower, the ball would have been there!

And Rudiger's central defender partner Van Dijk walked over to him, reached out to him to pull him, and praised him:
"You kid is really good at defending! You have my demeanor, haha!"

The layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.

Van Dijk, who is also a top central defender, can naturally see the excellence of Rudiger's defense this time and the hidden caution in it.

Of course, he didn't forget to stinky fart while quarantining...

And Rudiger grabbed Van Dijk's hand, got up from the ground, and then shouted at everyone: "Everyone, keep going! The boss is watching us!"

On the sidelines, Pan Yi was indeed applauding at them:

"Good defense this time! Just play like this! It's great!"

The Hamburg players also nodded, expressing acceptance!
……

But such a shot is not the same thing from the audience.

What they saw was that Manchester City was madly attacking Hamburg's goal, and just now it was just another embarrassing clearance by Hamburg.

"Look, what did I say before the game? Hamburg is not Manchester City's opponent at all!" Gary Neville was bragging to Carragher in the media audience.

"It's not even halftime..."

"It's played like this before halftime, you can imagine what the score will be!" Neville interrupted Carragher and continued, "As I said, Hamburg is completely unable to adapt to the Premier League team. The rhythm, look at it, the audience is suppressed!"

"The game is not over yet..."

"The game is not over yet, Hamburg will be beaten even worse!" Neville brought the microphone closer to his mouth, "Manchester City will settle the battle in one game, and then go to the People's Park Stadium to play a game in the next round An easy friendly game will do."

"How do I remember that you are a Manchester United legend..."

"It's true that I'm a former Manchester United player, and I don't like Manchester City either. But I just don't like the faces of you people blowing burgers and Pan Yi!" Neville snorted, "So I see them being beaten now, and I just Happy, that's cool!"

Carragher said helplessly: "Sometimes people just explain the facts, how can they become bragging? Is it true that Pan Yi's achievements with Hamburg in the past two seasons are fake? As someone said, you have nothing to do with Messi. Objective evaluation will make you look like a plum..."

"You come again!" Neville stared, "C Ronaldo is the best! When he was at Manchester United..."

As a result, the two live treasures of Sky Sports entered into a long-term Melo battle.

……

At the end of the first half, the score is still 1:0, Manchester City leads.

While walking in the player tunnel, Pan Yi asked Pintus: "How long do you think Manchester City can continue to attack at this pace?"

Pintus replied without thinking: "If they continue to play like this at the beginning of the second half, many of their players will not be able to stand up after 10 minutes."

As a fitness coach, what he observes most during the game is the running data of both sides.

Then he analyzed the physical condition of the players through comprehensive data, estimated the consumption of both sides, and made predictions for the future situation.

This is a very important support for Pan Yi, which can help the head coach make correct judgments and decisions.

Of course, Pan Yi believes that there will be similar reports in Manchester City.

Therefore, Pellegrini should also consider how to reasonably allocate Manchester City's physical energy, instead of really consuming all of it within 20 minutes.

After all, a football game is played for 90 minutes, and now there are still 45 minutes to play in the second half!

Therefore, in the second half, Pellegrini can only let the players attack for another 10 minutes at most, and then slow down the rhythm to save energy.

Otherwise, if you kick to the point of losing your body early, it will be terrible.

And this is exactly the opportunity that Pan Yi has been waiting for.

After returning to the locker room, Pan Yi praised the team's performance in the first half even though it was still one goal behind.

Everyone played really well.

Although Manchester City had a lot of offensive opportunities in the first half, in fact, apart from the free kick conceded, Hamburg's defensive layout against Manchester City was still very successful.

Even for Dzeko and Aguero, they didn't get a good chance in the positional battle.

And Dzeko's best chance was when Rudiger blocked the shot angle.

This can be seen how successful the Hamburg central defender's marking of Dzeko was, and how well the Hamburg players executed Pan Yi's tactics.

After boasting, Pan Yi said: "I tell you a good news, Manchester City can't break fast."

All the players looked at Pan Yi, waiting for him to continue talking.

They are too familiar with Pan Yi's confident expression!
Whenever the changes on the court are under his control and he feels that he has the chance to win, he has this look on his face.

Therefore, even though Hamburg is still lagging behind, the expressions of the players are the same as the young head coach. They have no doubts or worries, but are full of confidence and fighting spirit!
"In the second half, they can attack a wave at most, and then they will enter our game time." Pan Yi said with a smile in a relaxed tone.

"As I said before the game, our winner against Manchester City will be in the second half, and we are the winner and they are the loser."

"They may feel that a one-goal lead is not safe for them, so they want to strive for another one."

"Unfortunately, my idea is not to lose a goal away and then come back home and get it back. I want to win!"

Hearing this, the players couldn't help clenching their hands.

In the away game, facing Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, only a head coach like Pan Yi dares to say so boldly that he wants to win.

And now Hamburg is still lagging behind!

This also shows how confident Pan Yi is in his tactics and team execution.

After all, in the knockout stage of the Champions League, in fact, losing one goal or even two goals in an away game cannot be regarded as a real loss in the strict sense.

This is a 180-minute game. If you lose in 90 minutes, it is nothing more than "half behind".

There are too many examples of losing away games and coming back at home. There are too many examples, and it is almost a normal pattern.

And if you can score a goal in the away game, then you will have a greater advantage after returning to the home court, and the chance of a comeback will be much greater.

But obviously, Pan Yi's ambitions don't stop there.

He just wants to win Manchester City in the away game, then achieve a double play, and then advance with his head held high!

"When Manchester City's physical strength is declining and they are about to slow down, that's when we counterattack." Pan Yi said again.

"At that time, listen to me throwing the cup as a sign... No, when I start to change people, I will immediately attack with all members!"

"Kolarov's offense in the first half was particularly fierce, and his consumption was also particularly high. We must focus on him."

"It just so happens that our attack on the right has always been very violent... You continue to follow Vardy to create a strong offensive side and beat him to death!"

"Of course, the other side can't be released completely. If it's time to transfer, transfer them, and kill them in the way they are best at..."

As we talked, the half-time break was almost over, and everything that Pan Yi should arrange was properly arranged.

"Everyone!" Pan Yi clapped vigorously, greeting everyone.

The Hamburg players also stood up one after another and surrounded Pan Yi.

"I still say the same thing, we will definitely be able to advance to the quarter-finals! Manchester City is very strong, but our Hamburg is not hellokitty!"

"The Super Death Group has been killed by us, what else can't be done?" When Pan Yi spoke, his eyes swept over every player in front of him.

The game is played out one by one, and confidence is also accumulated step by step.

He told everyone when the team was divided into the death group, as long as they can get out of such a group, there will be no opponents to be afraid of.

This is the confidence boost that each victory brings to the team!
What's more, Hamburg is still winning consecutive battles in the group of death, qualifying two rounds ahead of schedule!
"The second half, please everyone! Let's beat Manchester City and go home happily!"

After speaking, Pan Yi stretched out his right hand.

The players came over one by one, folded their hands on Pan Yi's, and shouted in unison:

"come on, come on, come on!"

……

In the stands of the Etihad, in addition to the high-level management of Manchester City watching the game, in another corner, there is also a shiny bald head quietly watching.

He is the owner of Tottenham Hotspur, Daniel Levy.

Today he brought the team director, the Italian Franco Baldini, to watch the Champions League round of 16 together.

And the purpose of their coming here, of course, is not purely to appreciate a ball game.

They are here for Pan Yi!
Since Levy took over Tottenham, this north London team has gradually changed from a mid-range team to a strong team that can wrestle with major giants.

In recent years, they have even entered the BIG6 series and become a force that cannot be ignored in the Premier League.

The improvement of strength also brought about the improvement of ambition.

Levi began to be dissatisfied with the team just competing for the Champions League seat, he has begun to covet the Premier League championship!

In the last season, that is, the 2012-13 season, Levi invited former Chelsea coach Villas-Boas to replace Harry Redknapp as the team's new coach, but in the end Tottenham still won by 1 point. Poor, ranked fifth after rivals Arsenal, lost the qualification for the Champions League.

In the summer window of this season, Tottenham sold Bell, raised a huge sum of 1 million pounds, and brought in Chadley, Soldado, Capoue, Chiriches, Lamela, Eriksson and other talents. Sending stars, but the team has repeatedly created disgrace.

客场0比6被曼城血洗，主场0比3爆冷负于西汉姆联，第16轮被利物浦以0比5的大比分横扫，都成为博阿斯下课的导火索。

英超16轮比赛战罢，热刺以8胜3平5负积27分的平平成绩位列英超第7位。

Because of this, despite Tottenham qualifying with a 6-game winning streak in the Europa League group stage, Boas was fired.

Levy let assistant coach Tim Sherwood serve as the interim coach to take Tottenham, but of course he still hopes to have a real famous coach to lead Tottenham into a real giant team!

In his eyes, the position of head coach has become the biggest obstacle hindering the development of Tottenham.

After Sherwood led the team, Tottenham's performance still did not improve, which made Levi even more unable to sit still.

And he naturally took aim at the hottest talented young marshal in world football in the past two years——Pan Yi!
This young Dragon Country coach was born in 2012. He first served as an assistant coach to help Milan win the Triple Crown, and then went to Germany to lead Hamburg to the Bundesliga runner-up. He led the way this season and reached the top 16 of the Champions League. .

Of course, Levi didn't just look at Pan Yi's results.

He also asked many people in the industry to find out. Many people are full of praise for Pan Yi, thinking that he is one of the best head coaches in world football.

The point is, his coaching style is still very pleasing, he is good at offense, and he can also form a strong team within a certain budget.

Burgers are the best proof.

So today, Levi came to the Ittihad with director Baldini full of expectations to watch the match between Manchester City and Hamburg.

He hoped to get to know Pan Yi up close.

The results of it……

The game is now more than ten minutes into the second half.

Whether it is the score or the scene, Hamburg is quite passive, and this Pan Yi does not seem to be as amazing as everyone said.

Levi just wanted to ask: "Is this what you call a talented young coach? A young head coach who is good at attacking? Isn't this just an ordinary team being beaten by Manchester City? Just like Manchester United!"

Levi was indeed skeptical in his heart.

Because the British media has always liked to exaggerate the domestic players, such as British emperors, and football all day long, but in the end they were not very good.

So he also has reason to believe that both the German media and the Italian media like to tout excessively.

Even the industry insiders he asked were talking about what he liked to hear!
This game is played like this, how can there be any face to brag about a genius?

Baldini, who was sitting next to Levi, saw the doubts of the boss and explained: "This game is not over yet, and the result is hard to say. Moreover, this Hamburg is an away game. They are looking for a draw or a small loss. Understandable."

Unlike Levi who is a pure businessman, Baldini was also a professional player who played in Serie A when he was young, so he knows the ball anyway.

Although he does not have insight into all the situations on the field like those world famous coaches, even from the perspective of a senior fan, he can understand the reason why Hamburg is now "passive".

Moreover, it is unfair to put it on the players, and it is the same to put it on the coach.

To observe a player or coach, you have to watch a few more games and learn more to be more comprehensive and accurate.

"Really?" Levi grumbled, "Then he is doomed to lose this game? Then what's the point? It's Manchester City who are holding the ball and attacking!"

Baldini said: "A high ball possession rate and a high number of offenses does not necessarily mean winning."

Indeed it is, and countless races have borne out the thesis.

After all, a football game is a sport of sending the ball into the opponent's goal, and possession of the ball is just a process needed to achieve this goal.

Just like Spain vs. Germany in the 2022 World Cup group match, Spain's ball possession rate is almost twice that of Germany, but in the end it still failed to win the opponent.

"Moreover, according to Pan Yi's past experience, his team often exerts strength in the second half of the second half and then pulls the score back." Baldini added.

"Then you mean that Hamburg will win?" Levi became a little interested now, "I only like the head coach who can lead the team to win."

"That... that's not necessarily the case." Baldini had a headache, and didn't know how to explain it to the bald boss.

He's not Pan Yi, so how does he know how Hamburg's ball will be played later?
He just told the boss some experience of watching Pan Yi's past games.

Besides, even Pan Yi couldn't predict which side would win!

The main reason is that Manchester City's current offensive is still very fierce, and Baldini actually has no idea.

"Uh... football is round, anything can happen. Let's watch the game and talk about it." Baldini could only say so.

Levi nodded reluctantly: "Let's watch it for a while. I have millions of dollars per minute, and I really don't want to waste time on useless people..."

While the two were talking, the game time had reached the 65th minute.

At this time, the fourth referee of the game also came to the sidelines and held up a sign.

The Hamburg team requests a substitution!
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