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Chapter 156 Welcome to the confrontation road, Van Dijk! Let me show you what a god-level stoppage is!

Xiao Wen knows that defenders who have truly been tempered by the Premier League are relatively difficult to deal with, and there are even some professional "interference-type" defenders who have their own unique skills that make every forward extremely uncomfortable.

But a central defender who was still playing in the Scottish Premiership last season dared to speak out and wanted to teach him a lesson.

interesting.

"I give Van Dijk the upper hand in this game."

Xiao Wen smiled and joked with everyone.

In fact, in the Premier League, every team is not deliberately joking. Sometimes, the captain and deputy squad leader of the league can defeat the leader. This is the charm of the Premier League.

And Southampton is definitely a unique team in English football.

It’s not that it’s that strong, but Southampton’s youth training is really amazing.

For a team, signings are undoubtedly the best way to improve the strength of the lineup, which is also a method commonly used by most teams. But for some die-hard fans of the team, how much they want to see their youth

Players in the training camp can excel in the first team.

When getting to know the current players of the Southampton team before the game, Xiao Wen just took a look at the information about Southampton's youth training camp and felt a sense of awe.

This youth training camp has a long history and has cultivated many young talents of extremely high quality.

A team in the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League has built a Marcus Liebherr training base worth 30 million pounds. Compared with the sea cucumber base, Xiao Wen shook his head. This also made the Saints' youth team and first team both

It has modern training facilities.

One has to sigh for the club's foresight.

As the competition in the Premier League and European competitions has become increasingly fierce in recent years, there is less and less room for young players, but Southampton has been providing high-quality young players for the first team.

People such as Volkert, Lallana, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Chambers, Ward-Prowse and others have all made their mark in the Premier League. Even Manchester United's most popular player Luke Shaw recently came from Southampton.

Dayton youth training camp. Not to mention Alan Shearer, the former number one center in England, and Bale, who was the most valuable player in England before Xiao Wen.

As a former member of Southampton, Alan Shearer, who commented on the game with Gary Neville and Carragher, couldn't help but sigh, "The Saints didn't have such a good training environment in the past, but now that a new training base has been born, the fans also

Begin to look forward to the team cultivating more exciting young talents. If you look back at the players the Saints have produced in the past, you will find that they can form a very strong starting lineup. If these players can cooperate here, then they

On paper, we are definitely a strong contender for the Premier League title!"

Ideal is full, the reality is very skinny.

However, fans of teammate Southampton do not necessarily require the team to do something beyond their own capabilities to be satisfied.

I brought my family to St. Mary's Stadium on the weekend. I saw some outstanding tackles and some good coordination by the boys of my team. If I could get an upset draw or defeat Manchester United, even worse... I would just be a kid.

It's holiday time.

However, before the start of the game, everyone was full of confidence.

Manchester United put out their strongest lineup this time.

The double defensive midfielder Kanter + Herrera provides them with endless power.

Depay on the left, Mata in the center, and Lingard on the right seem to have become a frontcourt combination with good chemistry recently. If Lingard does not perform well, it seems that Rashford can quickly step up.

After the game started, Van Dijk quickly had several direct conversations with Xiao Wen. He was shocked. He didn't expect that this was the first time he started talking, and he was under tremendous pressure so quickly that he shouldn't have to bear.

Xiao asked how petty this person was!

Van Dijk finally figured it out.

He beckoned for the ball several times, and then implemented inhumane passing instruction on him... Although the team's squatting tactics allowed teammates to quickly help defend and nip Xiao Wen's threat in the cradle.

But in the first ten minutes, the 1VS1 between Xiao Wen and Van Dijk ended with Xiao Wen winning 4:0.

Van Dijk did not fully anticipate the danger of such a situation before. He should have listened to Koeman and gave up provoking that dangerous goal. He listened to the instigation of several big players in the team. Now that he thinks about it, he really regrets it!

Xiao Wen looked at the tall man in front of him, who was over 1.9 meters tall, and was a little surprised. He seemed not as bulky as other central defenders of his height. Anyway, he knew that most of these local central defenders in the Premier League were like aircraft carriers turning around.

, he will probably be able to turn around after he finishes speeding up.

It's Van Dijk.

Xiao Wen narrowed his eyes and looked back at Smallin and Blind.

Fifteen minutes later, both sides still had no absolute chance to score.

Learning from the mistakes made by his opponents against Manchester United in the previous rounds, Koeman directly moved the two full-backs in, letting Luke Shaw and Ashley Young go down or cross at a 45-degree angle, just pass!

Southampton's two central defenders, Van Dijk and Fonte, are both tall and powerful. Whether it is Xiao Wen or Depay, or Lingard, who is worse at headers, their aerial threat is simply 0.

Xiao Wen directly gave an order to several offensive personnel in the frontcourt: "The old rules are on the ground. Give me as many balls as you want. Just give them to me. I can handle it!"

Mata and others had long been accustomed to Xiao Wen's extremely ferocious playing style. Without saying a word, they surrounded Xiao Wen and began to cooperate in a small area.

In the Premier League, it is difficult to play the style of La Liga.

But immediately Southampton's second half was like a half-time drill. Xiao Wen's individual attack and Matadepe's pass penetration between the three took turns appearing in front of Southampton's penalty area.

Van Dijk is a bit in a hurry. Fortunately, the defensive midfielder Wan Yama in front of him has recently reported on his status. This black and hard man, who has been targeted by the rich recently, can be said to share the huge pressure of the two central defenders. Xiao Wen often steps out of the gap to hit the ball far away.

When shooting, his tall and strong body can always block the front.

Several attackers in Manchester United's frontcourt faithfully fulfilled Xiao Wen's orders. As long as Xiao Wen waved, they would never stop the ball at their feet. They tried their best to cooperate with Xiao Wen to attack the center.

Van Dijk, who was exhausted mentally and physically from torture, gasped for air.

He has always regarded his defensive habit as truth. He observes the opponent's next move while retreating, then makes an appropriate judgment and acts quickly! Now facing Xiao Wen, he is a little exhausted. This guy seems to always let the defense down.

The player cannot judge his next move.

He can speed up on the spot and pass you by one step, or he can use dazzling technical moves while dribbling at a slow speed to spin you around. The problem is that you don't dare to foul!

He had no way of imagining that there would be such pain on the football field, facing such never-ending suffering, even against Hazard!

However, it is precisely this kind of hardship that makes Van Dijk stronger. Just like the hardships he has experienced in his life, it has never knocked him down!

Van Dijk walked up to Xiao Wen and whispered: "I won't let you score even if you get cramps! Xiao Wen, don't even think about scoring a goal today!"

Xiao Wen was not angry, his eyes were indifferent, and he endured the tearing pain all over his body when he fought against the monster Van Dijk more than ten seconds ago, and replied in a low and hoarse voice: "There are still seventy minutes in the game, you

It’s still too early.”

"What skills haven't you used yet?" Van Dijk asked.

"You wouldn't think that I won the Champions League and World Cup by luck."

"Let your full-backs and wingers play the ball a little more high?"

"Do you really think there's nothing I can do in the restricted area?"

"Then why don't you go in?"

"In the ninety-minute game, especially the last twenty minutes, I hope you can be as tough-talking as you are now!"

Xiao Wen looked at Blind, who was holding the ball in the backcourt at this time, and said coldly: "I hope you can maintain enough concentration throughout the game, otherwise you will find... As long as you give me a chance, I will definitely pay you back.

A scene that I will never forget in my life!”

After speaking, Xiao Wen waved to Blind.

Blind saw Xiao Wen's action, but he was not in a hurry to take the ball. Before the game, everyone at Manchester United had already anticipated Southampton's tactics. They had long known that this would be the result, but at the same time they also maintained absolute confidence.

With confidence, under his new captain, there are almost no defenders who can confront him alone and win 1VS1.

So Blind is waiting for the right moment.

At this time, Mata also returned to the center line.

When Blind saw that it was Mata, he couldn't help being surprised. He quickly passed the ball to Luke Shaw on the wing and asked Mata: "Juan? Why are you here? What did Xiao ask?"

Nowadays, on the court, Xiao Wen is the first commander. In fact, sometimes Van Gaal doesn't care how Xiao Wen directs his teammates to attack because Xiao Wen always has amazing moves. Lao Fan also looks away and wins the ball.

That's fine, the process isn't important.

Seeing that Blind had some doubts, Mata smiled at first. He always smiled at everyone and was known as a good old man.

"I didn't say anything. I just saw him moving forward and gave the ball to him when I had the opportunity. Now Wanyama is a bit amazing in the middle and went over him to try." Mata said with a smile, then took a few steps back and received the ball from Luke.

The ball passed by Xiao.

The Manchester United fans in the visiting team's stands are in a completely different state of mind at this moment than when they were watching the game last season. Although the team sometimes seems to play in a hypnotic way, they know that as long as

When Xiao Wen is on the court, there is always a murderous intention. You can't be distracted for a moment, because it is very likely that Xiao Wen will score an ecstasy goal when you lower your head.

When Koeman saw this scene on the sidelines, he was very unhappy. His team was being beaten by the opponent, but he did not dare to let the players press him because other Premier League teams had already shown the consequences of attacking Manchester United.

Very desolate.

He forced a smile to himself and said to the assistant coach: "Van Dijk did a good job! As long as Manchester United is prevented from penetrating through the center, their crosses from the wing will be no threat. I will wait until the last ten minutes of the second half and then give it my all!"

In games against strong teams, Koeman naturally has strict requirements for technical and tactical requirements. As long as the defensive personnel in the backcourt are not allowed to leave their defensive area without permission, even if you are the most outstanding defensive core. This is also

In order not to give Xiao Wen more space, and as long as Xiao Wen enters the penalty area, he belongs to Van Dijk. This was clearly stipulated in the pre-game tactical arrangement.

If Van Dijk and Fonte's control of high-altitude balls makes Koeman extremely reassured, then Fonte's turn is the only point that Koeman is worried about. But today, Fonte and Van Dijk were unprecedentedly calm from the beginning.

No matter what, playing against the world's top star made both of them excited and tried their best.

Perhaps, fellow countryman Van Dijk, who is more ambitious than this, today is a battle for him to prove himself?

Koeman has already made a preliminary judgment on Van Dijk's strength.

This kid will be great in the future - this is Koeman's opinion.

Van Dijk has a relatively calm personality and focuses on defending in position, so you can see that Van Dijk often retreats when facing offensive players without losing his position.

At this time, Mata made another large-scale transfer. Lingard stopped the ball on his chest and then cut inside to attack. During the dribbling process, Xiao Wen made a reverse diagonal pass and Lingard passed through.

Van Dijk made an early prediction and intercepted the ball!

Koeman nodded secretly. One of Van Dijk's unique skills is his anticipation, or in other words, his ability to read the game. Koeman will never see reckless behavior from him. He is not the kind of person who passes recklessly.

A player who completes the defense with a tackle or steal will use his anticipation to intercept the ball before it gets close to the opponent. His anticipation makes him an active defender rather than a passive defender!

There was a burst of applause at St. Mary's Stadium, celebrating Van Dijk's defense.

Van Gaal watched Van Dijk's performance, turned around and smiled at Giggs and said: "Ryan. It seems that Xiao Wen encountered some problems today. I, a fellow countryman, have something."

When Giggs heard Van Gaal's rejoicing, he naturally didn't dare to rejoice, but looking at Van Gaal's smiling face, he couldn't believe it. He guessed that Van Gaal felt that on the field

The situation is great, and it doesn't matter to say a few wisecracks. However, the game is sometimes like this. Once the opponent's defense loses confidence, it may be really difficult to win the game.

However, it can be seen from Van Gaal's mood that Xiao Wen has completely gained Van Gaal's trust. Otherwise, Van Gaal would not have been able to make such a joke when he was so anxious on the court.

Thinking of this, Giggs changed his face and smiled slightly: "If we attack a few more times, there will always be mistakes in the defense. And once there is a slight gap, Xiao Wen will definitely surprise us."

After saying that, he didn't say much, sat down and waited quietly.

Van Gaal was already very satisfied with Xiao Wen, and immediately felt relieved, thinking that he could finally sit safely on the coaching bench this year.

"Van Dijk seems to be a bit different from other tall defenders."

Carragher frowned and gave his own judgment: "He has his own unique perspective on judging the situation on the field."

As a central defender, Carragher certainly knows how difficult this position is to play.

A forward can waste several opportunities in a game, but as long as he scores one goal, he is likely to become the hero of that game!

However, in a game, a central defender makes countless wonderful interceptions and tackles. If he makes one mistake, he will fall into an abyss of no return.

Neville was also a little surprised. He quickly looked at the information prepared before the game. Van Dijk's information was very simple. Because how good can a guy from the Scottish League be?

Van Dijk is now showing himself to the world.

Oh no.

Neville's smile was a bit bitter. He knew best what these defenders who were so excited could do. It was a trivial matter to risk their lives to block!

Now it depends on how Xiao Wen can break Van Dijk's already rising limelight.

London, a villa.

In front of the TV, Mourinho held a glass of wine and watched that although Manchester United had the advantage on the field, they were always missing the last step.

The verbal spat with Wenger two days ago left him unsatisfied. Recently, many reporters have talked about the disappointment of the summer - failing to buy Xiao Wen.

Technical and tactical regression?

Why do I, Mourinho, need to prove my tactical ability to the world!

Even so, Mourinho felt more and more regretful as he watched the little guy he once loved adapt to the Premier League more and more, or the Premier League became more and more aware of the extraordinary qualities of this guy.

Although he had an interview with Xiao Wen in London.

But if Xiao Wen went to him directly with sincerity when he was on vacation, would the result be different?

Assumptions without factual basis are always fantasy. Mourinho shook his head and the wall of his glass.

The court time has reached the 35th minute, and the number of shots on the court is 7:3. Manchester United seems to be taking the lead.

But not a single shot was on target. Southampton counterattacked again, but Tadic's through ball was interrupted again by Kante.

"Damn it! Where did this guy come from? He's so fierce!"

Kante is a player who inexplicably reminds Mourinho of Makelele and Essien at his peak. He is so good at running and so good at breaking up! Why didn't the payment team notice it? He is the steal leader in Ligue 1!

Mourinho was lamenting that Kante had already sent the ball forward to Mata's feet on the left side of the court.

People stand near the center line.

Mata observed his teammates on the left, center and right of the frontcourt.

Depay and Lingard both tried their best to retreat because of the opponent's counterattack, and were about to turn around at this time.

And Xiao asked.

This guy was at the top of the penalty area and started to rush forward. Next to him was Van Dijk who was running into the penalty area.

There was a bang, which was particularly loud even in the noisy St. Mary's Stadium. Everyone on the field turned around in surprise. Only Xiao Wen, Van Dijk and Fonte behind Van Dijk were left in front of the Southampton penalty area.

.This ball, Mata actually passed it from the center line to the penalty area!

Xiao Wen suddenly speeded up, and a drizzle of drizzle hit his face. The fine raindrops were mixed with the breeze and hit his face, which vaguely obstructed his vision!

In an instant, three people were running wildly in the drizzle, and someone screamed: "Stick to him!"

Xiao Wen suddenly rushed into the penalty area, his figure was as fast as a ghost. In the drizzle, in the stands of St. Mary's Stadium, even those with the best eyesight could only see a faint white ball shadow flashing in the sky above the stadium.

Pass away.

Under such circumstances, Xiao Wen suddenly jumped out from the position parallel to Van Dijk and rushed straight into the penalty area. His speed was so fast that he caught Van Dijk off guard.

The wind was ringing in his ears, and Xiao Wen seemed to be listening to the wind to identify the position. When he ran sideways to see where the ball would land, he immediately knew that Van Dijk was also running towards him. His reaction was considered fast. Xiao Wen just ran forward and immediately turned back.

He chased after him, shouting strangely.

The ball floated a little in the air, and finally fell with a sharp sound of wind. It seemed sharp, but in the eyes of a calm master like Xiao Wen, the ball fell as slowly as a turtle robbing a snail.

In the eyes of outsiders, this is a ball that, although accurately passed, does not seem to pose much of a threat.

Because the field is too slippery, it is difficult to stop the football with rain flying from such a long distance. Even if it can be stopped, with Van Dijk's state in this game, he will definitely be able to intercept the ball, and then the ball will be intercepted.

Even if it doesn't work, you can still get out of the situation.

Unexpectedly, while running, Xiao Wen saw the landing spot of the ball and suddenly stretched out his legs!

Xiao Wen raised his right foot in the air, hooked it slightly, and then pulled it back and forth. I don't know what kind of footwork he used. The ball was actually stopped by him, and it only bounced slightly after touching his foot.

About ten centimeters before landing on the ground

This ball was obviously passed to him by Mata with all his strength, but the football seemed to have inexplicably changed its direction in mid-air and fell lightly!

Van Dijk's breath was stagnant. Before he could take a step forward, Xiao Wen suddenly raised his right foot again and dunked the ball back! Then he jumped back. Before the Southampton goalkeeper could attack, Xiao Wen was still rushing forward due to inertia.

Behind Van Dijk, he slapped the bottom of the football fiercely, and the crisp contact sound between the foot and the football was clearly heard in Van Dijk's ears.

No, impossible!

Before the game, Van Dijk admitted that if there was a one-on-one duel, there would be a huge gap in strength between him and Xiao Wen. However, after the game started, with his solo defense, Fonte's assist defense and Wanya's

With the horse returning to defense from time to time, Xiao Wen lost his previous sharpness.

I thought this game would be the day when Van Dijk would become famous!

However, he realized first that his experience, talent and so-called strength posed no threat to Xiao Wen, who had stunned the fans countless times. To deal with them, he didn't even use his life-threatening speed!

Southampton's goalkeeper knelt down with his legs and raised his right hand, trying to throw the football away, but it only hit the air.

In an instant, Koeman's face on the sidelines had a gloomy and uncertain expression. Xiao asked that the number was very strange. The force of his shot was not very strong. The key was his handling before the shot. How is it possible!

The speed of the ball, even in Koeman's opinion, in the wind and rain, the ball was flying around, and every change in the air made it impossible for the person who stopped the ball to grasp it. However, looking at Xiao Wen's relaxed look, it seemed that he had not really used it yet.

Strength.

Koeman instantly understood that this time he had met the real number one in the world.

"Fake!"

In front of the goal, Fonte, who rushed to the small penalty area with inertia, said something rude. When he said the last word, he suddenly raised his voice, and his voice almost turned into a scream. He turned and looked sideways at Xiao Wen, as if he was looking at a person.

Androids in movies

Van Dijk was even more shocked on the spot. Their restriction on Xiao Wen so far since the beginning can be said to be full marks. In addition, they were indeed a bit contemptuous of Xiao Wen, who had not exerted much force before, and he felt relaxed. Unexpectedly, Mata suddenly passed a long pass, and at the critical moment,

Xiao Wen casually stopped and shot.

Van Dijk moved forward awkwardly, and when he turned around, the football had passed behind him.

Far, high, fast, floating, wet!

Was that stoppage just now something a human being could do?

Van Dijk suddenly turned around, only to see Xiao Wen facing him with a smile on his face and his chin raised, "How is it?"

(End of chapter)