I Just Can Score

"A must-goal?"

After listening to the system prompt message, Zhen Shaolong immediately noticed the key term, 'non-must score shot', which made him a little confused. He read the task reminder again and combined the information in his mind to understand the specific meaning.

A non-must-goal shot has the same meaning as the description, that is, 'a shot that is not a sure goal', which means that the opponent's player is not absolutely sure that he can score.

This certainty is not 100%, but more than 95%.

'Must-goal' refers to a state of mind. For example, when the opponent's player feels that his shot will definitely complete the goal, there is no possibility of not scoring at all. Football is just like how he feels, following the route. If you rush towards the goal, it will be counted as a 'must score'.

"There are very few balls like this..."

Zhen Shaolong thought about it. He is also a forward player and has the "Calibration" ability bonus. However, even when he kicks a penalty kick, he is usually not 100% sure of scoring because the opponent's goalkeeper's reaction is not expected.

For example, if the opponent's goalkeeper judges in advance, reacts quickly, and makes accurate saves, he may not be able to score a penalty kick even if it is kicked into the dead center.

Some balls are different.

For example, if a shot is shot directly at the goal, the goalkeeper is on one side and may not have time to save it. As long as he gently pushes the ball, it will roll into the goal. Naturally, he is 100% sure, provided that there are no defensive players nearby. , otherwise the shot may not go out.

And... getting started with the ball?

Of course this is a must-goal.

No matter how you think about it, there are definitely very few "must-goal goals". General goal-scoring, ordinary shots, long-range shots, and free kicks, etc., should all be counted in the "non-must-goal goals" range. Inside.

"In other words, it is difficult for Liverpool to score goals?"

"Isn't this the case of victory without defeat?"

The effect during the execution of this task is very good. The only sacrifice is the fewer times I touch the ball. I don't know whether the sacrifice is greater or the task effect is better.

Zhen Shaolong began to weigh in his mind, "The mission goal is just to lead the team to victory... Under normal circumstances, it is not a difficult goal."

"But it must be considered that Liverpool has been in very good form recently and it is an away game.

Anfield Stadium...Liverpool really want to win, their fighting spirit must be very high, and their performance will not be bad..."

"It's very risky to go to the competition normally..."

"Even if I can score two or three goals, Liverpool and Arsenal scored four goals..."

"Also, the task description is to 'comply with public opinion'. If you perform it normally and don't use the temporary effects of the task, will there be any problems?"

The last point quickly convinced Zhen Shaolong.

But in fact, Zhen Shaolong would never admit it. He thought that not touching the ball for a long time in the game seemed to be a very good experience. The main reason was... would it be very relaxed during the game?

Ahem...

"I participate in every game very actively and my performance is full of positive colors. I am a model and role model for the profession around the world..."

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If we only rely on the temporary effect of system tasks, it is still uncertain to win. The uncertainty is whether Newcastle United can score a goal? Even if there are goals, scoring one may not necessarily lead to victory. Maybe Liverpool can score a 'must-goal'?

This is hard to say.

Zhen Shaolong felt that he had to do something else to increase the probability of winning the game. He could not rely on luck in performing the task, he had to complete the task.

In addition, the game is also related to the championship.

There are only the last four rounds of the Premier League left. If they lose to Liverpool in a head-to-head match, the championship competition will be passive. Even if they win all the next games, they may not be able to win the championship. It is even said that with the state shown by Liverpool, there is a great possibility The big ones may never have a chance again.

This game is so important.

Everyone at Newcastle United attaches great importance to the game. Head coach Kevin Keegan and the rest of the coaching staff formulated the tactical play early. The core of his tactical play is still defensive, because Liverpool's offense is very strong. The venue of the game is Anfield Stadium. If we don't do a good job of defense, the goal may be beaten into a sieve. No matter how many goals are scored in the frontcourt, it will not help.

The afternoon before the game.

Kevin Keegan once again gathered all the players and arranged a special tactical class to explain how to play against Liverpool tomorrow. His explanation was very in-depth, even down to the details of the habits of each opponent's players and the defense of the back line. Possible loopholes in running, telling each player how to move, to defend based on Liverpool's characteristics.

Zhen Shaolong fell asleep in the tactics class and almost buried his head in Owen's back in front of him.

When Kevin Keegan finished his last words and entered the time for the players to discuss and digest on their own, he instantly became much more energetic. He stood up and approached Kevin Keegan and said, "Mr. Keegan, I think we should Let’s talk alone.”

"Talk alone? Oh...okay!"

Kevin Keegan took Zhen Shaolong to the office next to him. His mind kept spinning on the way. He didn't understand what Zhen Shaolong was going to do. Similar things almost never happened.

"Is he going to talk about the transfer? By the way, that bastard Ashley decided to sell him! Indeed, the price is too high to settle, but... damn fat man!"

Kevin Keegan was very angry when he thought about it, "So he wants to talk to me now? Does it mean he doesn't want to leave?"

"Maybe he wants me to be the head coach and wants to introduce me to Real Madrid... leave Newcastle United and go to Real Madrid with him to coach Real Madrid..."

Kevin Keegan feels that his coaching career may be about to reach its peak.

Although it is unreliable for a player to introduce a head coach to a new team, Newcastle United won the League Cup this season and has a chance to compete for the league and the Champions League. It is likely to become a real 'Triple Crown'. As the leader of the team It makes sense for a famous coach who is the defending Premier League champion and won the "Treble" to be the coach of the world's giant Real Madrid.

When they arrived in the office, Zhen Shaolong immediately interrupted Keegan's fantasy, "I want to talk about the game and tactics. Mr. Keegan, I remember you said that if I have any ideas about game tactics, I can tell them."

Keegan nodded in disappointment and listened.

"This game is very important. I think in order to win, we should not be conservative. Instead, we should take the initiative and fight Liverpool head-on."

"...?"

Keegan was stunned for a while, carefully digesting Zhen Shaolong's statement. He felt that it was not a good idea.

Offensive battle?

really.

Newcastle United's offensive ability is not bad, no, to be precise, its goal-scoring ability is not bad. The reason lies in Zhen Shaolong. He alone has scored more goals than most teams, but due to the strength of the lineup, the team's overall offensive ability is not good. Not strong.

Kevin Keegan still knows this.

In addition, the match venue was at Anfield Stadium, facing Liverpool in their heyday. The whole of England and even Europe were talking about Liverpool's powerful offensive capabilities. Gerrard, Xabi Alonso, plus Torres in front, formed With the terrifying trident, Liverpool's frontcourt efficiency surpassed that of Manchester United and Arsenal.

The most frightening thing is that Liverpool's defense is also good.

Benitez is a famous tactician. Keegan does not think that his tactical ability is poor, but he still has to admit that Benitez is a true tactical genius. The strategies he develops are often very specific to his opponents.

Going head-to-head with such an opponent...

"yes!"

Keegan thought of Benitez and suddenly knew what Zhen Shaolong was thinking.

Benitez is a master tactician. He will formulate tactics for each opponent. Newcastle United will definitely fall into Benitez's tactical trap if they play normally. The opponent will definitely formulate a defensive strategy and their own defense will be tight. Breathable.

on the contrary.

If Newcastle United faced off against Liverpool, Benitez would definitely not have expected it. It would also mean that he had escaped from the opponent's tactical trap, caught the opponent off guard, and would have the upper hand in tactical planning?

"It makes sense!"

"Turn passivity into initiative? If the opponent doesn't think of it, he might be able to gain an advantage!"

"We have Zhen Shaolong...what are we afraid of?"

"Moreover, Zhen Shaolong said that we should fight against each other. If I object... then it will be my responsibility to lose the game? No, even if we fight against each other, it is still my responsibility to lose the game. It is impossible for the fans to know this, and I am Head coach..."

Keegan thought about it carefully and discovered a kind of sadness.

Whether he listens to Zhen Shaolong's instructions to fight against the opponent, or sticks to the well-established tactics for defensive counterattack, the loss will be his responsibility, because the fans cannot blame Zhen Shaolong, and the head coach is indeed responsible for tactical matters.

"Okay, let me think about it..."

Keegan didn't make a decision right away. He spent a long time thinking about it. It wasn't until the next morning that he finally made a decision - listen to half of it!

Zhen Shaolong's tactical suggestions make sense to a certain extent, and his opinions must also be considered, but the team's strengths and weaknesses must be considered.

After comprehensive consideration, Keegan decided to make appropriate adjustments, allowing the two wingers and forwards to increase their offense, and allowing Barton to go to the front to cooperate with Zhen Shaolong. In order to keep the front and backcourts from being disconnected, the overall formation must also have appropriate conditions, but the core of the main play style It is still a defensive counterattack, but the number of people who come forward is strengthened in ordinary advancement.

This is almost a positive one.

The morning of the game.

When all the players gathered together, Keegan announced that the tactics would be adjusted. Although the offense has been strengthened and the formation has moved forward slightly, the overall defensive and offensive style has not changed. The only major changes are a few positions.

Keegan specially found Duff, Milner, Barton, and Owen, and gave them detailed instructions, which basically meant 'strengthening the offensive', 'getting in more', 'passing the ball more to Zhen Shaolong', and of course, there was another sentence The suffix 'defense should also be paid attention to'.

Several people nodded after listening.

After Keegan finished making adjustments and left, Zhen Shaolong immediately came over and said to several people, "By the way, it suddenly occurred to me that in the afternoon game, don't pass the ball to me unless I take the initiative to ask for the ball, or the opportunity is very good, it is for sure The kind that can score goals.”

"ah?"

"Just pass the ball to Michael more often!"

"good……"

Barton, Milner and Duff looked at each other, feeling very strange about Zhen Shaolong's statement. Owen, on the other hand, looked like he was crying with gratitude. His eyes looking at Zhen Shaolong were full of excitement. He couldn't help but think in his heart, "I can finally be the number one." Strike forward!"

"It's such an important game, Zhen must have decided to give me the chance to score because I didn't score enough goals..."

"Indeed!"

"It will be difficult to play for a team next season. Zhen may want to let me go once. I can't let Zhen down... It seems that I must work hard in the game!"