Starting from playing as a defensive midfielder for Real Madrid

The match between Chelsea and Manchester City has been one of the highlights of the Premier League in the past two seasons.

But it has not received as much attention from the media and fans as it has this season.

In the final analysis, Mourinho and Guardiola, two head coaches with their own traffic, are too lovable and annoying.

Yes, there are a huge number of fans in the entire football world who like and hate these two head coaches.

From the beginning of the 2008-09 season until last season, Mourinho and Guardiola directly monopolized all the Champions League trophies in football in the past five years!

As they climbed to the top of the Champions League, they gained a lot of fan following.

At the same time, they have naturally become the most unpopular figures among the fans of the teams they defeated.

But for the media, this situation is exactly what they like to see. After all, black and red are also red.

They don't care how many fans like these two head coaches and how many fans hate these two head coaches.

They just want attention and traffic.

And it turns out that their pre-match hype was extremely successful.

The publicity for the battle between Chelsea and Manchester City is even catching up with the Spanish El Clasico!

If you compare it hard, the attention will definitely not be comparable for the time being.

After all, although the current Spanish El Clasico does not have the fans, there are still two football giants, Messi and Ronaldo, supporting the scene.

But it can achieve public opinion that is only slightly inferior to the Spanish national derby.

Countless La Liga fans also have to be convinced by the British media's publicity and traffic operation.

If you look at the Western media, you’ll find it a bit disgusting.

The previous top-level showdown between Real Madrid and Barcelona also brought huge traffic from Mourinho and Guardiola.

At that time, I didn’t see these Western media doing anything serious and pushing the momentum of El Clasico to a higher level.

If Real Madrid and Barcelona now dare to sell Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi to Chelsea and Manchester City, La Liga fans estimate that the British media will dare to directly monopolize the bulk of football traffic!

This ability to build momentum is simply amazing, I really can’t believe it.

However, with the huge traffic and attention, the players of Manchester City and Chelsea inevitably became nervous.

After all, it suddenly transformed from a popular event in a single league to become the most popular matchup in world football.

After suddenly receiving such a large amount of attention, few professional players can calm down quickly.

Of course, for Fabregas and Li Ang, they are used to such public attention.

However, not many media compared the two together before the game.

This may also be related to the fact that Xiaofa did not obtain the core position of the midfielder in Barcelona.

In the past, before the start of the Spanish Clasico, the one who was compared with Liang was basically Iniesta, and sometimes Busquets.

In posters, the one who often corresponds to Cesc Fabregas is either Benzema or Di Maria.

So now even if Xiaofa returns to the Premier League, not many fans or media will compare him with Li Ang.

Perhaps, if it were Fabregas, the talented young man who had not yet gone to La Liga, the British media has already hyped him and Li Ang to the sky.

But now that he has grown a beard, his handsomeness is gone, and his position is further back, Xiaofa has long ceased to be the favorite of the British media.

The media prefer to compare David Silva with Li Ang in terms of popularity and performance.

However, within the Chelsea team, both Li Ang and Mourinho knew that the target they wanted to target was obvious.

David Silva is very strong, and he can be said to be one of Manchester City's dual cores last season.

But this season, after Guardiola abandoned Yaya Toure and made Cesc Fabregas become Manchester City's organizing midfielder, Manchester City only has one true core.

That's Cesc Fabregas!

Don't mention how wrong and careless Guardiola's use of Cesc Fabregas was in Barcelona in the past.

It would be any coach, even Wenger.

As long as he was in charge of Barcelona at the time, it was impossible for him to replace any player in Habaib's combination with Cesc Fabregas.

Therefore, it was already destined that Fascination would not be able to play the midfield position he wanted most.

But outside of Barcelona, ​​Guardiola is completely blessed to have a midfielder like Cesc Fabregas in his hands.

Even Guardiola himself admitted in an interview with the media that he felt lucky to be able to cooperate with Fabregas again at Manchester City.

And Fabregas, who is now 26 years old and at the peak of his career, has also used his late and steady performance to help Manchester City achieve a record of six wins, one draw and one loss in the Premier League!

Manchester City is now second only to Chelsea in the Premier League, beating Arsenal with a goal difference and ranking second in the Premier League!

The data of one goal and four assists in eight league rounds is quite luxurious for a deep-lying midfielder.

Although Fabregas can no longer bring that amazing feeling to Premier League fans.

But there is no doubt that Fabregas, who is more mature and calm, is a more dangerous top midfielder!

Therefore, when preparing for the game, Mourinho had the most performance analysis chapters on Cesc Fabregas among all Manchester City players.

Far more than David Silva and far more than Aguero!

For such a core midfield player, how to restrict it is an easy choice for Mourinho.

Li Ang can be a serious defensive midfielder or a serious attacking midfielder.

But when the team needs it, he can completely transform into a front-facing super sweeping midfielder!

To deal with Fabregas, Mourinho does not need to ask Li Ang to make tactical adjustments like he did with Messi.

But he also needs Li Ang's tactical sacrifice.

In addition to this sacrifice, as long as Li Ang can get suitable offensive opportunities.

It is up to Li Ang to decide how he wants to fight, whether he wants to fight by himself or leave it to suitable teammates.

This is the tactical compensation Mourinho gives his disciples.

Of course, the courage to delegate power in this way is also because Mourinho believes that Li Ang can handle the balance between front-end defense and offense.

He believes even more that Li Ang will make the most correct choice for the team.

Li Ang himself knew this, so he pretended not to have heard the so-called tactical freedom pie that Mourinho drew for him.

On the afternoon of October 27th.

Manchester City's main players, who had been resting for four days, appeared on the court to warm up despite the huge boos at Stamford Bridge.

Li Ang waved to Fabregas from a distance before the game, but of course he didn't get the slightest response.

It seems that Fabregas has firmly remembered Messi's instructions to him.

However, Li Ang was not annoyed, grinned, and then seriously devoted himself to the pre-match warm-up activities.

All tactical preparations have been completed before today.

The instructions and speeches given by the two coaches in the locker room were more aimed at boosting the courage and morale of the players before the game.

Li Ang acted very calmly at this moment. When he walked into the player tunnel, he even had the time to squeeze the necks of Hazard and De Bruyne, signaling them to relax.

"Hey, Kevin! Don't be weak when you send the cross later, otherwise I will go back to the locker room after today's game to ask you what you did last night."

Ibrahimovic's way of inspiring people is still so simple and special.

When he hugged De Bruyne with half intimidation and half comfort and said this, the other Chelsea players in the tunnel laughed softly.

Azar also smiled, and it seemed that his mood was indeed relieved a lot.

Upon seeing this, Li Ang no longer felt any worries in his heart, and confidently entered the queue, looking straight ahead with his head held high.

And when the referee team pinched the players from both sides to indicate that they were going to play together.

In the player tunnel, Chelsea players all heard Li Ang's not loud but very firm slogan.

"Brothers, wait and see me finish their midfield and backcourt!"

This sound was not only heard by the Chelsea players, but also the Manchester City players who were near them heard it very clearly!

"Arrogant!"

Many Manchester City players have such a word in their minds.

Especially the Manchester City midfielder and backfield players headed by Kompany, all subconsciously glared at Li Ang at this moment.

Only Fabregas frowned and looked at Li Ang without making any move.

He had played against Li Ang quite a few times, and he naturally understood that Li Ang would never do such boring things as creating hatred before games.

So he had some doubts and vigilance.

"Is Li Ang trying to play some kind of psychological warfare?"

This confusion lasted until the two sides lined up and waited for the second before the game started.

Because after the referee on duty blew the whistle to start the game, Li Ang rushed down the mountain like a tiger and pounced on Manchester City's midfield and backfield!

Fabregas, who received the kick-off pass from his teammate, naturally did not dare to think any more and devoted 120% of his energy to deal with Li Ang's tactical restrictions on him.

In the previous preparations, Guardiola of course also made tactical predictions for Mourinho.

Mourinho will use Li Ang as a defensive midfielder, which is of course expected by Guardiola.

After all, he had been tortured by Mourinho using this trick before when he was in La Liga, so he would naturally be wary.

Fabregas also saw with his own eyes the scene where Li Ang ran into his own half to pester Messi.

With psychological anticipation, he handled the situation very calmly and distributed the ball smoothly.

Manchester City's half-court organization slowly spread out. There was no chance to attack for a while, and Manchester City's players were not in a hurry.

Fernandinho has always maintained a position not far from Cesc Fabregas, and closely followed Li Ang's movements, fulfilling his responsibility as a tactical bodyguard very well.

But just when Manchester City's midfielder and backfield players thought that Li Ang was just staring at Fabregas.

However, Li Ang led his little brothers to move quickly, making all the Manchester City midfielders and backfield players excited!

Hazard and De Bruyne each moved inward and were arranged on both sides of Li Ang. With Li Ang's actions, they launched an encirclement and suppression of Manchester City's ball-carrying players!

Behind Li Ang, Lampard, who was quietly moving forward, was also eyeing the route where Manchester City might transfer the ball forward.

Chelsea's midfield and frontcourt seemed to instantly become a big net with an open entrance.

Actively and urgently, he took the initiative to surround Manchester City's backcourt!

This kind of defensive tactics surprised Guardiola.

Before the meat grinder in Chelsea's frontcourt was completely turned, Guardiola subconsciously wanted the players in the midfield and backfield to quickly send long passes forward.

It was obvious that the Manchester City players on the field thought and did the same.

But just after Fernandinho sent the long pass, Guardiola slapped his forehead and kept shouting that he couldn't do this!

The Manchester City fans in front of the TV soon saw a scene that made them deeply helpless.

Nasri, who was inward, wanted to fight for the ball to land, but when Matic took the lead to stand up, he was squeezed out of his position in an embarrassing manner!

But Mourinho, who was standing on the sidelines at this moment, showed a meaningful smile.

That’s right, when faced with aggressive high pressure, just hit the ball high~

This is a very normal way to deal with it. It's a long pass and a quick counterattack. The opponent's midfield is a little empty. It's simple and easy to use.

What a pity, other teams can use it, but Manchester City can’t use it~

Guardiola's transformation of Manchester City seems to be very successful so far, but he still makes the same old mistakes.

Emphasis on technology, emphasis on speed, emphasis on personal ability, but not on the player's body.

Look at the current frontcourt players of Manchester City, David Silva, Nasri, Aguero, Jesus Navas...

They are all little quickies!

If we attack on the ground, Manchester City's frontcourt players still have technical advantages.

Chelsea's defensive system may not have a good way to take advantage of Manchester City's penetrating offensive.

But when Manchester City's offensive mode switches to long passes and high balls, Chelsea's defensive players can only finish the battle for the top with a smile!

If you hit the long pass near Chelsea's center circle, Matic is enough to make all Manchester City offensive players despair.

If it were hit deeper, it would be even worse, and Terry and David Luiz would have to laugh and press it out.

Guardiola also suffered a big loss from Mourinho in this regard.

When he was in La Liga, the Barcelona he led were often stunned by Mourinho's high balls!

So the moment the idea of ​​using a long pass to clear the siege came up in his mind, Guardiola understood the tactics Mourinho used against him today!

But after thinking about it, it is not easy at all for the Manchester City players on the field to quickly adapt to Chelsea's crazy pressing tactics in the frontcourt.

After all, none of the current Premier League teams with high technical skills have yet to be baptized by Kirschner's crazy running tactics.

Suddenly faced with the opponent's complete physical pressure, it is difficult for someone as strong as Cesc Fabregas to calmly distribute the ball to deal with it.

In the ninth minute of the first half, Li Ang saw the opportunity when Fabregas reluctantly passed the ball to Fernandinho and burst forward!

When he used an action similar to a tackle to shovel the football to Ibrahimovic, who was retreating to receive the ball, all the Manchester City players sounded a piercing alarm in their hearts!

Ibrahimovic used his back to withstand the defensive interference of Demichelis, who was on top of the defense, and then swept the ball horizontally to the feet of De Bruyne, whom he had just teased before the game!

And just when Ibrahimovic turned around and started to rush forward, Lampard and Hazard also rushed towards the Manchester City penalty area for the first time.

De Bruyne finally made his passing choice in a flash of lightning!

"Prevent his cross!"

Guardiola yelled anxiously on the sidelines!

De Bruyne has already contributed many threatening and wonderful crossing performances in previous league and Champions League games.

At this moment, there were as many as three Chelsea offensive players pouring into Manchester City's penalty area.

It is reasonable for Guardiola to think that De Bruyne will send the cross.

However, De Bruyne's pass did not start. Instead, it quickly touched the turf, drew a small arc, and ran straight to Manchester City's penalty area!

Shocking change occurred!

But Manchester City's defenders had already shrunk back into the penalty area before. At this moment, no defender can interfere with Li Ang's stop and adjustment in front of Manchester City's penalty area!

Almost as soon as he stopped the football and moved it towards his right front, Li Ang's right calf quickly and slightly completed the leg swing to accumulate power!

Joe Hart's brain seemed to be buzzing at this moment.

He didn't know why he was nervous for no reason.

And the moment he made the save judgment almost out of instinct, Joe Hart regretted it severely!

He pounced towards the near corner, but the direction of Li Ang's heavy bombardment was not on either side of the goal, but in the center of the goal!

The football carried a strong wind and blew over Joe Hart's body, and at this moment, the emotions of all Manchester City fans were beaten into the dirt!

The crisp sound of the friction between the football and the net was faithfully broadcast to the world by the radio!

And when the football hit the net high, Li Ang roared and slapped his chest, standing proudly in the Stamford Bridge stadium! ! !

That familiar feeling is back!

Against Guardiola's team, Li Ang will explode!