Football: God-level striker, all teammates lie down

Chapter 213

The ball was in Manchester City's hands.

Gundogan held the ball and prepared to attack.

He and the retreating De Bruyne were just about to play a match, and Krychowiak knocked De Bruyne down from behind.

The referee's whistle sounded in time.

Sevilla's defensive action was indeed a bit big.

The game had just started, and it set such a tone.

Obviously, Sevilla was ready to strangle Manchester City's attack from the midfield.

This kind of midfield melee kicking style would make the rhythm of the game very slow.

And Zhao Yi, who was in the front, was also double-teamed.

Not only were there two big central defenders watching him all the time, but another midfielder, Iborra, was always blocking in front of Zhao Yi, always watching the passing route from the midfield to Zhao Yi.

Cut off the connection between Zhao Yi and other players fundamentally.

In the first ten minutes of the game, Manchester City had difficulty infiltrating the ball into the frontcourt.

Sevilla's pressing was very fierce, constantly disrupting Manchester City players' passing.

Either foul interception, or find the right opportunity to kick the ball out of the field.

Or quickly form a blockade in a small area, desperately using physical strength and body to disrupt the operation of Manchester City football.

Not to mention, this kind of kick is very useful, and the rhythm of the game is cut off.

Both sides' midfields are extremely chaotic.

The war is difficult to burn near the penalty area.

This can only force Zhao Yi to start retreating to get the ball.

Support the midfield.

And Zhao Yi's retreat will have new problems. There are not enough points of contact in the frontcourt. Sterling will only fall into the encirclement if he sprints on the wing alone.

Either the ball goes out of bounds or the ball is exchanged.

But from the scene, it seems that Manchester City's offense is not very good.

And Manchester City's previous quick counterattack is also difficult to play.

Because the number of Sevilla players attacking is very small.

Once they get the ball, they either advance slowly, leaving a large number of players in the backcourt, or kick the ball directly to Gameiro.

Whether they can score a goal depends entirely on luck.

They don't invest a lot of offensive forces at all.

Sevilla's goal is very clear.

We are not here to score a goal.

It would be better if we can steal one, but we are also satisfied if we can't steal one.

The two offensive players, Vitolo and Banega in the frontcourt, are standing very far back.

This broke the defense of many Manchester City fans who were watching the game.

Are they here to play football?

Are they here to participate in the attack and defense drill?

As Zhao Yi retreated, Manchester City's overall formation began to slowly move back.

When Sevilla found that they had no defensive weaknesses, the formation would slowly move forward.

But it did not cross the center line.

Gameiro, Vitolo, and Banega interfered in the frontcourt.

Konoplyanka, an offensive forward, actually stood near the midfield and did not participate in the attack.

After Manchester City passed the ball back, Zabaleta tried to make a lateral transfer to find Fernandinho.

Banega, who discovered the passing route in advance, suddenly started and slid down to the ground!

He intercepted the ball directly in the middle.

The scene became dangerous in an instant.

In the 15th minute of the game, it was the visiting team Sevilla who launched a truly dangerous attack!

Manchester City quickly contracted the formation, and Zabaleta and Kolarov rushed to the middle.

Cooperated with two central defenders to form an encirclement.

Banega had good dribbling skills, but he was surrounded and robbed at the front of the penalty area and could not go any further.

And he could not see his teammates for support.

After Gameiro ran, Banega was unable to pass the ball.

Kompany directly kicked the ball out.

Iborra and Gundogan, who caught up, fought together, and Iborra fell to the ground and stabbed the ball out!

Otamendi tried to go up and grab the ball, but he misjudged it.

He lost his position and the ball went through his crotch!

Gameiro rushed over from the weak side.

Kompany was too far away. When he rushed over, Gameiro had already kicked the ball and shot it directly!

Bang!

Joe Hart reacted quickly and put himself in a big letter shape.

Unfortunately, it was another accurate crotch-penetrating ball!

The ball entered the net!

Sevilla defended for fifteen minutes and scored a goal in the first decent attack!

Leading Manchester City 1:0 away!

Gameiro opened his mouth and roared to the side of the court, sliding on his knees and celebrating passionately!

Teammates rushed over one after another.

Emery on the sidelines clenched his fists and roared to the sky.

His whole face was distorted.

This coach who is not suitable for coaching a top team but can always create brilliant records with a mid-to-upper-level team is full of passion.

At the Etihad, they scored the first goal at the home of the most popular team in the Premier League.

This is definitely worth being proud of, celebrate!

His tactics worked very well.

And because of a little luck, they scored the first goal!

Guardiola's face was gloomy, and there was a very serious problem with Manchester City's defense.

These people always lose their minds.

Their passing skills and frontal defense are all good.

But they always make things happen at critical moments.

Either they fall asleep or they defend impulsively.

Zabaleta and Otamendi, two Argentine compatriots, first made a random pass that was intercepted, and then misjudged the choice of defensive position.

Three Sevilla players ended this attack.

Zabaleta and Otamendi lowered their heads, annoyed.

"Manchester City's defense has always had some problems. Zabaleta is actually still a little behind the main force of the giants, but Sagna... has always had injury problems. After adapting to a game in the League Cup, I hope he can recover as soon as possible.

Otamendi just joined Manchester City this season. As a new player, he still needs some time to adapt.

Compared with the other new players, his performance is indeed a little worse.

I hope Guardiola can find a way to solve the defense problem as soon as possible.

Otherwise, with multiple fronts, Manchester City is likely to collapse as the season progresses."

Zhao Yi looked at Sevilla's defenders, who were very dense and precise.

It was difficult for him to get the ball in a comfortable place, and it was even more difficult to find a chance to shoot.

But there are two big problems with their play.

First, the physical fitness of the players is a problem. No matter who gets the ball in the frontcourt, the Sevilla players must form a circle in an instant.

Their overall running distance can even reach twice that of Manchester City players.

This defensive strategy will definitely be abandoned in the second half.

Secondly, this regional joint defense strategy will have empty space no matter how precise it is.

Just one accurate pass can tear through the defense.

Unfortunately, Aguero is not there.

There is no point of support.

Zhao Yi looked at De Bruyne and Silva again.

The responsibility of passing the ball will be handed over to them.

Zhao Yi is not going to retreat to receive the ball.

He is going to fight with Rami.

At this time, a wingman is needed.

Sterling, a fast winger with strong impact, comes in handy.