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"We can't let Suker catch the ball and cut off their passing line!"

Montolivo yelled.

He began to actively expand the defensive range, but Modric and Rakitic were also running, using their dribbling to create passing space, and were still able to complete the pass.

And when stretching the distance, they can also use precise passing footwork to pass fast and accurate low balls.

It can’t be cut at all!

"Adduction!"

Montolivo yelled!

"Don't adduct!"

Pirlo shouted hurriedly from behind.

When Montolivo turned his head, he saw Suk starting to swim towards both sides.

Once they are adducted, the space on the sides becomes larger.

Suker's space to catch the ball and run becomes even larger.

"Damn it!"

Montolivo gritted his teeth.

"Retreat!" Pirlo shouted.

Hearing this, De Rossi and Marchisio had to retreat.

They need to build a three-person defensive chain in front of the defense in advance.

But as soon as the two retreated, Modric and Rakitic looked at each other.

Modric; "Press forward!"

Soon, Croatia as a whole began to press forward, forming a network surrounding the Italian defense.

At the same time, the two full-backs began to move forward frequently.

Srna and Strinic made full use of the width of the wings after the Italian defense moved in.

After they attract the defense and widen the defensive distance, they will immediately pass back, and Rakitic or Modric will pass it to Suker.

Suk caught the ball and turned around. He kept drilling forward like a drill.

If you have the ability, you are committing a foul!

Beep!

The whistle sounded and Croatia received a set kick near the penalty area line.

Pirlo had no choice but to shovel Suk directly to the ground.

Suk patted his butt and stood up.

Pirlo looked solemn.

"It's so uncomfortable to kick!"

Nesta frowned and said; "Croatia used all three offensive lines!"

"We couldn't stop Suker, so we tried to cut off the pass, but Modric and Rakitic have top passing abilities and couldn't stop them at all. After adduction, the wings were widened, and Suker had a bigger range of movement, so it cannot be retracted, but can only be retracted!”

Maldini rubbed his eyebrows: "And when we retreated, Croatia pressed directly forward, and the full-back started to cover the side. The result is obvious!"

"We couldn't retreat, so they kept lobbing the ball towards the penalty area, allowing the two Croatian forwards to compete for the top, and Suker was able to apply appropriate pressure!"

"And when we have to get close in order to block the two wings, the defensive distance will be stretched, and they will use the two passing axes of Modric and Rakitic to continuously pass the ball to Suker. Su Ke tries his best to drill forward. If he drills through, he will score a goal. If he doesn't drill through, he will force us to foul and get a set kick or a penalty kick! "

Maldini sighed; "Security has been suppressed!"

Gattuso said with a headache; "So, there is no way to deal with Suk in the midfielder position!"

Croatia plays around Suker.

Italy knows this!

But they can't help it!

There is no way to limit it!

Expect Pirlo to limit Suker alone?

De Rossi and Marchisio retreated. Whenever they took a step in the direction of Suker, Modric and Rakitic would use their strength.

Rigorous tactics and layer-by-layer layout!

This is Croatia's suffocating oppression!

The German team was also watching this game. Watching Italy being pressed into the penalty area by Croatia, Schweinsteiger couldn't help but shake his head and said: "Italy made the same mistake as us. They were confident that the chain defense could limit Suker, but They forget that that was Su Ke before 2009, and Su Ke today is much stronger than he was then!”

"This kind of oppression makes you feel suffocated no matter how you look at it!" Ram couldn't help but let out a breath.

This reminded him of the time when he was blasted by Suker from the wing during the group stage.

Loew also looked at the game with a stern face.

Does Croatia still have such tactics?

He didn't expect this!

Suker's threat in the midfield position also needs to be considered.

However, they won't be so lax next time, and they will implement a complete blockade of Sooke.

This will not lead to a reversal of the war situation just because of Su Ke alone.

"Croatia's firepower was unleashed so violently!"

Italian commentator Alba Serreira said nervously.

Under his gaze, Croatia has surrounded the Italian penalty area.

Suk is drilling hard!

De Rossi moved in to follow up the defense, and Rakitic moved forward directly. He chose a long shot in the rib area or a lofted pass into the penalty area.

Marchisio follows up by pulling in, and Modric will do the same.

"Damn turtle shell! Why is it so hard!"

Suk drilled several times but couldn't get through.

There are layers of bastard shells on top of each other, constantly interfering with him, constantly oppressing him, and it is impossible to get through.

At this time, Mandzukic came over and whispered;

"Are we going to cooperate?"

Suk turned his head; "How to cooperate?"

Mandzukic; "When you rush forward, get over to me and I will open a way for you!"

Suk thought for a while and nodded; "Let's do it!"

The two hit it off immediately.

The ball is still under Croatia's control, and they have been bombarding Italy's defense for 30 minutes.

It is worthy of the famous Italian steel defense line, it is too difficult to penetrate.

Even Suker felt that it was a bit tough!

Pirlo's eyelids twitched as he watched Suker retreat.

He took the initiative to get close to Suker and whispered in Italian: "Can't you take a break?"

"You want to take a break, right?"

Pirlo: "If I keep running, I'm going to vomit!"

Suker stamped his feet fiercely, and Pirlo slipped and fell in a mess.

"Fuck you!"

Pirlo gritted his teeth and cursed.

Suker smiled happily.

Let you pretend!

After leaving Milan, Pirlo has become more and more image-conscious.

He and Pirlo used to be known as the two troublemakers in Milan.

But now Pirlo has grown a beard, and he has also taken the initiative to improve his image. He used to be a bastard who made Gattuso run all over the place, but now he wants to create the image of a gentle and elegant ghost.

A nobleman?

Suker, who knows Pirlo's black history, doesn't think so.

As for the files in his computer, if they were made public, Pirlo's image would plummet.

"Filippo changed his girlfriend again?"

"How should I know!"

"What happened between you and Milan at that time?"

"I don't want to say!"

"Have you had dinner?"

"Shut up!"

"You came to talk to me!" Suk shrugged: "Didn't you say you wanted to take a break?"

Pirlo's eyelids twitched, he shouldn't have spoken to this guy.

Swish!

His eyes blurred.

Pirlo saw Suk rushing to the left.

"Fuck!"

Pirlo couldn't help but swear and chased after him immediately.

Suk received a pass from Rakitic, he turned his head slightly, and saw Pirlo following with his peripheral vision.

He couldn't get into the penalty area directly, so he stepped on the ball with his right foot, moved his body back suddenly, blocked Pirlo, separated him from the ball, and turned in the opposite direction with his left foot.

"Marseille turn!"

Klausevich stood up suddenly and shouted; "Suker has entered the penalty area!"

Suker rushed towards the goal, and just as everyone was blocking him, Suker used his toes to poke the ball to Mandzukic, who was holding Bonucci with his back.

Suker continued to move forward.

At this moment, the Italian players suddenly thought of "wall cooperation".

They retreated almost at the same time and followed Suker again.

But when they started, they found that the ball was not passed.

Even Suker was stunned.

He saw that after Mandzukic stopped the ball, he did not pass the ball at all, but paused for a moment after receiving the ball, and waited for Suker to pull away the defensive force, and then he turned around and shot!

Mandzukic's decision was too unexpected.

No one expected it, including Suker.

But the ball was kicked into the lower left corner of the goal.

"Oh!!! Mario Mandzukic!! Goal!!!!!!--"

"In the 38th minute, the Italian defense finally failed to hold on, and Mandzukic helped Croatia open the scoring and scored a goal!"

"Suker's pass attracted most of the defensive players, which allowed Mandzukic to turn around and shoot calmly!"

"A wonderful pass and run combination!"

Mandzukic rushed to the corner area and excitedly raised his arms to celebrate.

The Croatian fans in the stands were also boiling.

They cheered for this crucial goal.

When Mandzukic celebrated, Suker also jumped on Mandzukic's back.

"Well done!"

Although it was not his own goal.

But after scoring a goal, the situation will become easier.

Mandzukic looked a little embarrassed.

He was embarrassed not because he didn't pass to Suker.

But he didn't pass to Suker!

When he was about to pass the ball, Bonucci stepped on the heel of his non-supporting foot, causing him to fail to pass the ball.

But by accident, he delayed his own shooting opportunity.

"Someone stepped on your heel?"

"You lucky guy!"

Suker hooked Mandzukic's neck, while Modric rubbed Mandzukic's head.

The latter enjoyed it very much!

For him, every goal in Europe is precious.

Unlike Suker, he has super personal ability, relying on this ability, he has unlimited firing rights in the team.

Most of the time, he also passes the ball to Suker or makes a pass.

This time, the goal by accident made him very happy.

Croatia scored the first goal, which made Italy a little impatient.

This is different from what they imagined.

The most important thing is that Croatia must not be allowed to score the first goal in any case.

Once this happens, it means that their defense will be hit hard one after another.

"Go forward! Go forward! You can't defend it, it's useless!"

Balotelli roared.

Suker turned his head and looked over, and then looked at the gloomy Italian midfielders and backfielders.

This guy's brain is really not working!

He complained about his teammates and put pressure on them during this period, and he didn't understand the situation at all.

Moreover, Buffon and Pirlo have too good personalities, they can tolerate this. If it were him, he would have slapped them long ago.

Italy played very frustrated.

Although they decided to defend and counterattack, they were almost on defense throughout the first half, and there were not many counterattacks.

And in the limited counterattacks, they were not able to launch any dangerous attacks.

This was a big blow to Italy.

Today, Italy urgently needs to adjust its state and change its tactics.

Su Ke's Sword of Damocles almost destroyed them.

"Take it back! No need to attack again!"

Besic gave the order.

In the following time, there is no need to continue attacking, but to focus on controlling the ball.

After hearing Besic's instructions, Croatia's style also changed.

Suker retreated and became more closely linked with Rakitic and Modric. The three of them controlled the midfield together.

Italy wanted to pursue an attack after the press, but on the one hand it was wary of Croatia's counterattack, and on the other hand it also felt that it would be better to enter the halftime break steadily and wait for adjustments before going strong in the second half.

In this way, the two sides seemed to have reached a tacit understanding, the pace of the game dropped, and the game was no longer so intense.

Soon, the first half was over.

Croatia leads Italy 1:0!

"Our defense can't stop it at all! Pass it forward! Pass it forward and we'll have a chance."

Balotelli roared angrily in the dressing room.

Throughout the first half, he didn't even have a serious shot.

It was frustrating to kick, and I was suppressed all the time.

"If there is a chance to play the ball, we will also play the ball!" Pirlo; "There is no chance!"

De Rossi: "Suker is too much of a threat from the front. He is a threat when he goes forward. He can still control the ball in place and can even organize attacks. Moreover, Marchisio and I can't get close, and Rakitic and Modri ​​can't get close." Qi is also watching us!"

Marchisio suggested; "Pair Pirlo with a bodyguard! Just like Gattuso before!"

But the problem comes again.

Who will be the bodyguard?

Who has the confidence to do this job well?

Who can limit Su Ke?

No one wants to be saddled with this terrible task!

Seeing everyone's silence, De Rossi gritted his teeth and volunteered: "I'll do it! I'll restrain Su Ke, and I'll be Andre's bodyguard!"

Everyone looked at De Rossi.

This is a thankless job.

If his defense is good, it will only be taken for granted, and his offense may not advance.

If he can't defend well, Italy will collapse on the spot!

De Rossi has no choice!

There will always be someone who has to take on this job, but he doesn't feel at ease if it is left to someone else.

"Italy will definitely play with a double midfielder in the second half! De Rossi will retreat to Pirlo as a bodyguard!"

Vansteyak said hurriedly.

Besic looked at Van Steyak: "But Italy wants to use De Rossi's offensive ability, and they have no other better choice!"

Van Steyak; "But what they are more urgent about is activating Pirlo."

"The first half has proven that without Pirlo, Italy's counterattack is impossible. Even if the ball is barely kicked into our half, they can't launch a threatening counterattack!"

"They need Pirlo's passing, so they must add bodyguards to Pirlo, just like Gattuso + Pirlo!"

"They can't let Suker continue to press Pirlo!"

Looking at the nervous Van Stryak, Besic thought for a moment, then stretched out his hand and patted the opponent on the shoulder.

"You've convinced me, but I still won't make adjustments or substitutions during the halftime break. Our substitution point must be at least 55 minutes!"

Vansteyak breathed a sigh of relief: "Do you have any countermeasures?"

Besic looked at Van Stryak; "No!"

The other party was stunned.

Besic smiled; "However, since you raised this point, you obviously have a countermeasure, right?"

Van Stryak finally smiled, he clenched his fists and said excitedly, "Use our best method to crush him!"

"Where's Suk?"

"Let him play as a left winger! Not a left midfielder, but a left winger. We need his speed and explosiveness!"

"Where's the right wing?"

"Rakitic and Perisic are enough, but if not better, there is Srna!"

Van Steyak said seriously: "The most important thing is not to let Suker continue to play as an attacking midfielder, and not to be blocked by their double midfielders and the defense line!"

"Use Suker's breakthrough on the wing, use Mandzukic's header, let Rakitic wait for opportunities near the penalty area line, let Perisic look for opportunities at the back point, and let Modric improve his position. , let our formation further oppress them!"

Besic couldn't help but said: "What an extreme attack!"

Van Steyak; "If you want to win for sure, you have to play to the extreme. If not, we will not be able to break Italy's defensive chain!"

Besic nodded: "I understand!"

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought.

When they looked at the Italian formation, they were stunned.

"Christmas tree?"

Vansteyak couldn't help but exclaimed.

Since that batch of Milan dispersed, the once popular Christmas tree formation has almost disappeared.

Occasionally there will be some in lower-level leagues, but not at all in high-level leagues.

Mainly because the Christmas tree formation is too challenging for the midfielder!

Where are the players who can collect four No. 10 positions!

Not to mention four world-class No. 10s!

The reason why Ancelotti used the Christmas tree formation again was because Suker, Kaká, Pirlo and Seedorf all had strong field control abilities.

Coupled with the crazy running of Su Ke and Kaká, the problem of Christmas Tree's offensive strength and defensive weakness is covered up to a certain extent.

But in the later period of Ancelotti, he also gave up this somewhat useless formation and turned to the normal formation.

But unexpectedly, Italian coach Prandelli suddenly came up with this formation in the semi-finals of the European Cup.

This made the fans at the scene feel like revisiting the classics!

But that's all.

The question is, can this Italy play the power of the Christmas tree formation?

Cassano, Marchisio, Montolivo, Pirlo!

This is a low-profile version of the four No. 10s that are pieced together from here and there!

Just these four people, how to look at it is so empty!

In the original Milan, Suker, Kaka, and Seedorf, these three are all No. 10s with explosive personal abilities, giving people a heavy sense of security.

But these few people. Can you guarantee that they won't lose the ball?

Suker was also dumbfounded!

Is Prandelli crazy?

Do you really think the Christmas tree formation is so useful?

Just these guys, it can't hold up at all!

Moreover, in addition to the four No. 10 positions, the Christmas tree formation needs a super strong back line!

At the beginning, everyone thought that the four No. 10s were awesome because they received more attention.

But few people understand the real awesome back line!

In the absence of any support, the back line alone can resist the opponent's attack.

This is a formation with strong offense and weak defense!

How can you play offense if the back line is broken?

Cafu, Nesta, Stam, Maldini!

The original Milan Christmas tree formation was really awesome because of this back line!

The later transformation to other formations was also because the back line was old and could not run anymore.

Suk shook his head and sighed; "Italy is courting death!"