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Chapter 1283 Melon Bald, your job is too big!

Guardiola is back on his feet again!

This was Gao Shen's first reaction on the night of the Champions League final when the starting lineups of both sides were pushed to the mobile app in the chairman's stand, but... why do you say it again?

Goalkeeper: Ederson;

Defence: Kompany, Stones and Jerome Boateng;

Midfielder: Fernandinho, David Silva, De Bruyne and Rakitic;

Forwards: Hazard, Harry Kane and Gareth Bale.

Yes, this is the starting lineup, but the players' positions are disrupted.

When they first saw this starting lineup, Gao Shen, Ferguson and Wenger were all confused.

Is this going to be a back three?

"Don't look at me. I don't know. This guy has never known any of his relatives his entire life." Gao Shen laughed bitterly.

He is now the owner of Leeds United, and this season is the one where Leeds United has the best chance of winning the Champions League. It would be a shame if Guardiola really killed him.

"But it makes no sense, doesn't it? Didn't Gareth Bale just come back from injury?" Wenger felt puzzled.

There is no doubt about Gareth Bale's ability, but the question is, he has been injured many times this season, can he keep up?

"In our pre-match deduction, Sterling started, not Gareth Bale. In addition, we could not have guessed that he would play as a three-back." Gao Shen was speechless.

He really wants to say something to Guardiola: If you don't get better, will you die?

Everyone thought it was three, four, three, and thought that Guardiola was playing tricks. But when the players from both sides formed their formations on the court, the eyes of Gao Shen, Ferguson and Wenger were about to pop out.

Damn, this is such a big job!

Gareth Bale was thrown to left back!

Manchester City still plays with a back four of Gareth Bale, Kompany, Stones and Jerome Boateng.

Instead of using a full-back like Cancelo, use Jerome Boateng as a right-back?

What's the key?

With an attacker like Gareth Bale, you throw him at left-back?

Isn't that too bullying?

The midfield doesn't look very tidy. Rakitic, Fernandinho and David Silva are very much like Manchester City's midfield. But the problem is that De Bruyne appears in the frontcourt.

Right road.

Now it is the combination of 433, Hazard, Harry Kane and De Bruyne.

"He doesn't want the right wing anymore?" Ferguson was surprised.

is not that right?

Let Jerome Boateng and De Bruyne attack Leeds United's left flank?

Is Guardiola stupid?

"If he doesn't correct himself, he will make headlines." Gao Shen smiled bitterly.

Guardiola, you punished me so harshly, have you ever considered Wang Feng’s feelings?

But Gao Shen soon realized it.

"No, he wants to play with a back three."

Ferguson saw it too.

If a back four is to be played, the right back will not be Jerome Boateng.

"Or, he wants to switch between a three-back and a four-back," Ferguson speculated.

Can it be switched?

Of course there is no problem.

Three defenders can switch to five defenders, what's the point of switching to four defenders?

Back then, Barcelona almost used Alves as a winger. Didn't the defense consist of three defenders?

The key question is, how does he want to fix it?

"It's interesting." Gao Shen chuckled, "At noon, Pochettino was still telling me that he felt that he had no sense of existence and was a little empty. No, Guardiola came to his door."

As the owner and fan of Leeds United, Gao Shen would definitely not want to see Guardiola live.

Generally speaking, the whole life is often mixed, and it is very extreme.

If you win, you will definitely be praised, but if you lose, you will be showered with saliva.

The game hasn't started yet and no one knows the result.

But as a head coach, Gao Shen is really looking forward to it. He wants to see what Guardiola can do?

You know, in this extremely high-pressure state, the wisdom that bursts out can sometimes be very interesting.

The same goes for Ferguson and Wenger.

Without the desire to win or lose, they would rather have more people and have a more enjoyable life.

"De Bruyne in the frontcourt should still want to strengthen the ball control and hit the ribs, and Gareth Bale's speed and deep penetration will be a very fatal threat."

When Ferguson said this, the look on his face also darkened.

"Gareth Berger and Hazard's combination on the left, your right is dangerous."

Gao Shen nodded.

Hazard is good at picking up and dribbling the ball, Gareth Bale has the speed and the ability to get in behind, and he is a left-footed player who is good at crosses and free kicks from the left, which can bring out the best of center Harry.

Kane's advantage.

On the other hand, using Jerome Boateng as the right back is obviously aimed at Mbappe.

Whether it is Manchester City or Bayern, the teams coached by Guardiola have one characteristic, that is, the players play a lot of small-scale cooperation. Therefore, De Bruyne, David Silva, Rakitic and

Hazard and others, no matter where they are, are still playing in a small range of passing and controlling coordination.

To some extent, Guardiola sacrificed the players' bodies and confrontation for this purpose.

This is a necessity.

I have never encountered a player who can cooperate in a small area and has excellent physical confrontation ability at the same time.

Even players like Pogba and Ibrahimovic have slow movements and cannot cooperate in a small area.

"Why do I feel that it's a bit like what you said that day, the big center tactic?" Wenger looked at Gao Shen and asked with a smile.

Gao Shen was stunned for a moment, then reacted immediately.

If he really plays with three defenders, it will be very similar to the big center tactic he thought of before.

Let’s not talk about the three defenders. There are no changes in the midfield. In the frontcourt, Harry Kane is the big center, and Hazard and De Bruyne play the second role in the three-four-two-one.

In contrast, De Bruyne is not particularly suitable, and Guardiola probably only considered using him after careful consideration.

Could it be said that Guardiola really approached him creatively?

…

Neither the fans in the stadium nor the fans watching the live broadcast around the world have so many thoughts as Ferguson and Wenger. They just know that Guardiola has changed his formation.

As for the effect of the change of formation, no one knows.

Leeds United head coach Pochettino reacted immediately, and even went to the sidelines to explain a few words to the players.

Amid the crazy roar of 67,000 fans in the audience, the world-famous Champions League final officially began.

The head coach for this match is Damir Skomina from Slovenia.

The game was very intense from the beginning.

Just 9 seconds into the game, Leeds United created a foul in the midfield.

Milinkovic-Savic knocked down David Silva and gifted Manchester City a free kick near the halfway line.

As the game progressed, the game progressed intermittently.

The first three or four minutes were basically running in, with both sides looking for a feeling.

Leeds United did not play the offensive attack they are good at, but were a little cautious.

Obviously, Guardiola's changes have put tremendous pressure on Leeds United, and Pochettino does not dare to be careless.

Many people will think that changing formations on the spot is a taboo, but please believe that no head coach is a fool. They must have their own ideas and game logic when changing formations.

If you accidentally fall into your opponent's trap, congratulations, you will become the backdrop for your opponent's success.

In this case, choose carefully and there will be no problems.

If you have an advantage in terms of strength, you can definitely try and grab it first.

But Leeds United has no advantage in terms of strength when facing Manchester City.

After several trials, Manchester City began to gradually control the situation, especially their advantage in passing and controlling the ball became more and more obvious.

Leeds United's position was further back than before, basically in the front area of ​​their own 30-meter line, with a well-organized press.

This is actually a sign of weakness.

What Guardiola and Manchester City are best at with their passing and controlling style is to form a ball control zone at the front of the thirty-meter area, pass the ball into the thirty-meter area again and again, and use small-scale passing and cutting to create threats.

Leeds United's tactics are to show their attitude. I give up possession of the ball in order to defend and counterattack.

After gaining the advantage in possession of the ball, Manchester City's tactics gradually unfolded.

As expected, Gareth Bale is basically above the midline.

When the team retreats, he can return to the full-back, but more often than not, he chooses to become a left midfielder or even a left winger, cooperating with Hazard, and the two attack Leeds United's right side together.

That's Arnold's side.

This is the weak point of Leeds United's defense.

Especially by the tenth minute of the game, the situation was already very clear.

Gareth Bale, Hazard, and David Silva were staring at Leeds United's right wing.

This forced Alexander-Arnold to not only push forward, but the defense was stretched to the left and right. De Ligt also had to actively rush for support. Bernardo Silva and Kimmich in the midfield also moved towards this side, plus the return

Defend against Dembele.

Most of the players throughout the game were gathered on this side.

Guardiola has made it clear that no matter what tactics Leeds United adopt, I will attack your right wing and directly beat you to pieces.

I have to say that this is a very willful but also very threatening idea.

Without high center Harry Kane, this style of play may not be effective, but it is different now.

Leeds United's situation is also very dangerous. In the past ten minutes, they didn't even have a shot.

Even Ferguson and Wenger realized the seriousness of the problem.

"He doesn't want to reason with you now, he just wants to risk his life with you!" Ferguson laughed.

Everyone can see that Manchester City's style of play is very dangerous. For example, they did not move and there was almost no offense on the right side.

As long as Leeds United can free up their hands and hit a long pass to the left side of the frontcourt, they can create danger.

But Guardiola doesn't care.

He also has Jerome Boateng watching Mbappe, as well as Stones and Kompany.

In his set of ideas and logic, as long as he can open a breakthrough on the left, the game will be won!

But the problem also lies here.

If Leeds United can withstand Manchester City's attack from the left, they will be able to free up their hands to instigate a counterattack.

When that time comes, can Manchester City be able to stop Leeds United's counterattack?

Guardiola dared to play like this because he controlled the ball, which is why De Bruyne was used instead of Sterling or Mahrez.

He needs De Bruyne to support the midfield and help the team control the ball, which is something Sterling and Mahrez cannot do.

Wanting to understand this, Gao Shen had to sigh.

Guardiola has completely let himself go on the willful path of idealism!

(End of chapter)