Midfielder

The Champions League final is a highly anticipated day. After experiencing the war between civilians last season, this time at the Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul, it was finally the peak confrontation between champions.

This is the 50th final in the history of the European Champions Cup, and AC Milan and Chelsea can be considered a championship-level confrontation. It is estimated that no one can deny that their state in the Champions League is indeed good and a bit amazing.

From the beginning of the group stage, the forward momentum of AC Milan and Chelsea has been a bit surprising, especially Chelsea. Two seasons ago, they could only hover in the middle of the league, but now they can surprise everyone.

You can say that this is the credit of Mourinho and those banknotes, but you can't deny the destructive power of these beasts.

Especially Lin Yi, a little lunatic who is not yet 18 years old has simply become a miracle in the Champions League.

Lin Yi's conqueror-like pace has led him all the way from the Premier League to the Champions League. If the Triple Crown he won in Porto last season is still a little bit watery, then there are probably not many people who will criticize his performance now.

Maybe the Portuguese Super League championship, the Portuguese Cup, and the European Champions Cup championship with a dark horse running rampant and no strong team standing in front of him are not great achievements, but who can underestimate Lin Yi's energy now?

Looking through the player records in Europe's top leagues this season, is there any guy who can contribute nearly 30 assists in a season? If you include the FA Cup and League Cup, this number will add up.

In the Premier League and Champions League alone, Lin Yi has sent out 27 direct assists. This is just a microcosm of his wreaking havoc on the court. If these direct assists are removed, his control in the midfield is still very good. It's scary. It can be said that Chelsea's offense can tear apart the defenses of so many teams, all because of Lin Yi's existence.

On average, he contributes about 110 passes per game, with a success rate of over 90%. This is Lin Yi's role on the court. He uses passes to connect Chelsea's midfield and frontcourt, and also creates opportunities for the opponent. trouble.

Twenty-seven direct assists are his data, and the threatening passes he sends in every game cannot be counted at all.

Only what Ferguson said can be used as an explanation for Lin Yi's raging on the court, "If this kid is injured for more than a month, Chelsea's offense will be completely paralyzed and the goals will be reduced by more than half."

This is not an alarmist statement, but Ferguson's personal experience. This old Scottish man would never praise his competitors so much, but for Lin Yi, he was particularly generous and did not stingy in his praise.

With Ferguson's praise, it is estimated that not many people will doubt Lin Yi's role on the court. This is the impression Lin Yi has left on others this season. He is like a super perpetual motion machine that never knows how to get tired.

From Manchester United and Arsenal to Bayern Munich and Liverpool, any team that encounters Chelsea needs to be prepared first, that is, how to limit Lin Yi's performance on the court and how to strangle that kid.

This is probably the ultimate issue for many Premier League coaches. They can say that in order to stop Lin Yi, these guys have done everything possible, from foul tactics to lethal attacks, as long as they can use any means, they are almost They've been used all over the place, but as long as that kid can still run, those feet will still deliver deadly passes.

Almost as crazy as Lin Yi is the Brazilian Kaka, who has firmly established himself as the main player in the AC Milan team. That sunny and handsome Brazilian boy has allowed more and more people to see his destructive power in the past two years. .

High-speed breakthrough with the ball, accurate mid-to-long-range shots, unique Brazilian delicate skills, and very rare tactical execution ability. It can be said that Kaká has gradually become an indispensable member of the Brazilian national team.

Being able to play the main role in the national team that has won the most World Cups is in itself a recognition of his strength.

What's more, now AC Milan has proven Kaká's value with actions. It can be said that the current Rossoneri is building its future around Kaká. The Brazilian boy has become the hope of AC Milan.

This is a treatment that neither Pirlo nor Costa has enjoyed. Even Rivaldo was robbed of his position by Kaká.

No matter what you say, AC Milan has now bet its future on Kaka. Not only is the tactical arrangement completely built around Kaka, but Galliani has also put a label on him that is not for sale.

At least in the next three or four years, Kaká will not be able to leave AC Milan. The confrontation between him and Lin Yi will also be one of the important highlights of this game. Who can dominate the midfield? With such two boys on the court, It is estimated that no one dares to draw conclusions easily. After all, these two little guys are both good players who can instantly change the team's unfavorable situation on the court.

Including the Italian media, they are warning the AC Milan midfielder to be careful about Lin Yi's every move on the court.

"If you give that kid too much freedom, then AC Milan will definitely regret it in the end. Don't forget Liverpool, and don't forget how Bayern Munich fell at their feet. Don't make the same mistake again."

Lin Yi and Kaka, this is an unavoidable issue when AC Milan and Chelsea meet. Although Kaka is not the only organizer of the AC Milan team, everyone knows how hot this kid’s performance has been recently, and Lin Yi Not to mention that kid, I'm afraid no one knows him now.

When talking about Chelsea, the Italian media listed Lin Yi as a key figure without hesitation. The threat this kid can create on the field is obviously stronger than Drogba and others. Moreover, recently this kid is not only threatening with his passing, but his ability to score goals at critical moments cannot be ignored. Ancelotti once said after AC Milan reached the final that if it was against Chelsea, then Lin Yi would definitely be the primary threat.

Similarly, Mourinho also raised Kaka's threat level to the highest level, "A front midfielder who can dribble at a critical moment, like Lin Yi, needs someone to closely guard him. The closer to the goal, the more trouble Kaka can create. He has the ability to change the outcome of the game."

Mourinho rarely evaluates the ability of an opposing player. He rarely does such things that boost the opponent's ambition and destroy his own prestige. However, Mourinho's evaluation of Kaka seems very objective. After all, this is the opponent he is about to meet. He doesn't want to lose Jingzhou due to carelessness, not to mention that the Brazilian kid does have such a convincing ability.

Especially for the offensive sense at certain times of the game, he is even stronger than Lin Yi, this is the fact.

However, Mourinho never said this evaluation even when playing against Barcelona. Maybe in his eyes, Ronaldinho, who is now in his prime, does not have the sharp feeling of Kaka. That rabbit tooth is better at organization, while Kaka is more like a bayonet on the field, which can bring fatal threats to the opponent at any time.

Just like Lin Yi's role in the team, Kaka often suddenly exerts force when AC Milan's offense is stagnant or not smooth. It is indeed a bit difficult to rely on one person to stare at such a player. Moreover, Mourinho does not intend to let Makelele spend all his energy on Kaka. Don't forget that there are too many midfielders in AC Milan who can join the offense at any time. Single-on-single staring is obviously futile.

Mourinho had prepared for regional defense before the start of the game. Although this is a bit different from the tactics Chelsea usually implements, in order to ensure the safety in the penalty area, Mourinho would rather give up the control of the midfield and kill the opponent's ability to move in the limited half-court space.

Many people are talking about the duel between Lin Yi and Kaka. Maybe in their opinion, this is a confrontation between youths. These two guys may dominate the midfield in Europe in the future. Kaka has gradually stepped onto the most dazzling stage, and Lin Yi is also starting to rise.

Lin Yi himself didn't feel anything, especially when he was interviewed. Many people asked him about the duel with Kaka, but he chose to avoid the question because this assumption made no sense to him. He was not dealing with Kaka, and he was not a defensive midfielder.

Kaka was a problem left to Makelele, and Lin Yi himself had to deal with the all-around defensive midfielder created by Pirlo and Gattuso. Although Pirlo, known as the brain of Italy, did not have a strong defense, Gattuso was a famous thug in Serie A.

It is estimated that offensive midfielders who have been in Serie A have the most intuitive understanding of Gattuso. The strong man who is said to never die is not just ordinary strong. Not only is he fierce and accurate in interception, but few people can escape from him as long as he wants to stare at him.

In an interview with Italian media, Gattuso has openly talked about Lin Yi, "That is a very slippery opponent, but for me, no matter who I face, I will do everything possible to keep a close eye on my opponent, and I look forward to competing with him in the game."

There are no lofty words, but Gattuso's expressionless face during the interview does make people feel that there is a kind of deterrent power of a butcher on the field. Even Lin Yi himself is a little scratching his head, "It's really hell, why are all these people aiming at me?"

"If you can only contribute five or six assists in a season, I can guarantee that no one will notice your existence." Brito is very disgusted with Lin Yi's behavior of taking advantage of others. Why is he targeting him? Why not keep a close eye on the commander on the field, but on Makelele?

Gattuso? Kaka? Pirlo? When Lin Yi saw these names, he couldn't help scratching his head. "Alas, there will be no peace for these guys. This time, there will be no free movement like against Monaco. These guys are really a group of very difficult guys."

No matter how difficult the opponent is, he has to go hard. This is Lin Yi's attitude. Since Gattuso said that he would keep a close eye on him, there is nothing to say.

Come on, let's see who will have the last laugh in Istanbul. . .