Ground football: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him

Manchester City's lineup is almost identical to what the Manchester Evening News had announced in advance.

However, the formation has changed somewhat.

Torres, Adriano

Duncan, Mascherano, Toure, Fabregas

Ashley Young, Thiago Silva, Kompany, Maicon

Cech

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The only difference might be that Ribery appeared on the bench.

If the situation is really bad, he may still take to the field.

But then again, this is a 4-4-2 formation.

"Manchester City actually used a 4-4-2 formation. They probably aren't very familiar with that style of play, are they?"

"Ribery can play right winger, but Fabregas clearly doesn't have that ability."

"However, the young Fabregas is very well-rounded, not only explosive but also has good ball control and a strong imagination. It's not impossible for him to have a wonderful combination with Maicon on the right wing."

A similar situation can be found in La Liga.

After joining Real Madrid, Zidane, who originally played as an attacking midfielder, gradually moved to the left winger position.

However, he was still able to work with Carlos to launch a strong attack on the left flank.

Of course, this is different from Ribery's kind of breakthroughs.

Zidane and the current Fabregas both rely more on passing to penetrate this lane.

"As for Deng Kai playing on the left wing, he can probably only follow Zidane's style of play, since Deng Kai has always been a technical midfielder since his debut."

Deng Kai: ? ? ?

To be honest, people's impressions are often so out of touch with reality.

It's so easy to be deceived by appearances.

Why do some fans consider Deng Kai to be a technical midfielder?

Deng Kai was known for his short stature when he debuted.

Even though he is already 1.83 meters tall, which is considered to be among the taller midfielders.

But people will never forget his time in Yodl.

A short midfielder is definitely a technical midfielder.

But actually... even when Deng Kai was short, his playing style was not that of a technical midfielder.

His technique was quite rudimentary at the time.

Cristiano Ronaldo vividly remembers how surprised and excited he and Deng Kai were when Deng Kai first used the Marseille turn and the croquette!

To show off, Deng Kai even used a series of deep-fried balls and Marseille turns to penetrate the opponent's empty net, sparking a fierce conflict between the two sides.

Robben, Van Persie, Van der Vaart, Sneijder, Iniesta—these are all victims.

On the contrary, in the last two years, Deng Kai's various skills have matured and he has mastered them, which makes him play with ease.

However, in terms of control of the game, Deng Kai is still not top-notch.

The reason why Deng Kai gives people the impression of having excellent ball control is because he is very good at utilizing his now-developing physique.

His competitiveness and core strength were already being strengthened during his time at Sporting Lisbon.

Cristiano Ronaldo once wanted to emulate Duncan, but Triguera stopped him.

The reason is that Ronaldo, who is half a year older than Deng Kai, is still in the physical development stage, and premature strength training would harm his talent.

Cristiano Ronaldo believed it back then too.

Now, looking at Deng Kai...

That Deng Kai practiced the Sunflower Manual so early, yet he hasn't become a sissy.

So, the first page of your Evil-Repelling Sword Manual says, "To practice this skill, one must first castrate oneself," and the last page says, "If one does not castrate oneself, one can still practice the skill," right?

Grass!

So why is it said that Deng Kai, whose skills are becoming increasingly comprehensive and excellent, is still not a technical player?

Since the start of this season, Deng Kai has intensified his breakthrough training.

His speed has improved significantly.

His breakthrough methods and choices are also beginning to become more comprehensive.

People know that Deng Kai's breakthroughs can be very sharp at times, but most of them are attributed to his "sudden, decisive moves".

But in fact, Deng Kai's absolute speed has improved considerably this season.

Besides passing, running, and physical contact, Deng Kai's fourth weapon in the midfield is actually his speed and explosiveness.

Nobody would consider him a speed demon.

But the reality is, there's definitely one more fast horse on the football pitch!

Cristiano Ronaldo: When it comes to me, I'm called a speed dog, but when it comes to you, you become a fast horse? Don't think I don't know that "dog" is an insult in your Eastern culture!

Deng Kai: Don't say that. Dogs are man's best friend.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Haha, round, let's see how you round it!

Deng Kai: You are also my good friend!

Cristiano Ronaldo: Holy crap!

……

With the sound of the whistle, the penultimate match of the season in Europe finally began.

The second minute.

Manchester United took the initiative.

Giggs broke through Fabregas on the left wing and then played a through ball.

Cristiano Ronaldo ran out, cut inside to Maicon's defense, received the ball, and then delivered a cutback pass.

Scholes, making a forward run, unleashed a long-range shot.

This is a classic tactic used by Manchester United on the left flank.

when!

Scholes had a good touch, but was a little unlucky as the ball hit the post and bounced out.

boom!

Saha, who cut inside from the right without the ball, immediately followed up with a shot.

when!

Thiago Silva leaped and raised his leg, successfully blocking the ball.

Saha held his head in disbelief.

This is an open door.

If Thiago Silva hadn't stopped him, it would have been a genuine goal!

Kaza desperately needs goals to prove himself at this stage.

But even with such a great opportunity, others can take it.

If he comes, he won't be able to make it.

Saha is almost obsessed.

This really is a matter of...luck.

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Very mysterious.

But often you have no choice but to believe it.

Eighth minute.

Manchester City launched a counter-attack.

That's right... This 4-4-2 Manchester City formation actually plays a fast counter-attacking game, can you believe it!

However, Manchester United retreated quickly, and Manchester City's counter-attack was not truly successful.

"Fabregas is holding onto the ball too long," Zhan Jun commented.

However, Guardiola on the sidelines was nodding repeatedly.

now it's right.

Is Manchester City going for a quick counter-attack?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

This is just an illusion.

Or rather, Manchester City's defense today was indeed more conservative, more stable, and positioned further back.

But once they gain possession of the ball, the pace of their attack will inevitably have to return to their comfort zone.

And they have that ability.

Just now, Fabregas used his dribbling skills to maneuver around the midfield, seemingly wasting a counter-attack opportunity, but actually he was waiting for his teammates to come up.

Teams that can't create attacking opportunities will cherish counter-attack opportunities.

However, a team like Manchester City, which is extremely good at creating attacking opportunities, doesn't like to disrupt its own rhythm in order to counterattack.

Not worth the candle.

Soon, the ball circulated around Manchester City for a while before returning to Fabregas's feet.

Fabregas made a through pass.

Maicon, who was passing by, took off.

Ribery is gone, of course.

However, Manchester City's attacking prowess on the right flank has not been lost as a result.

In fact, Fabregas's passing ability is much better than Ribery's.

It's just that it will be a bit tough for Maicon.

boom!

Maicon dribbled down the wing and delivered a cross before Phil Neville could reach it.

(End of this chapter)

I like playing football on the ground: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him.