Starting from playing as a defensive midfielder for Real Madrid

"Players from both sides have already entered the court! Oh, look who our live broadcast camera is focused on? Li Ang!

This young man who played very well at Real Betis last season successfully helped Real Betis to third place in La Liga last season. This result was enough for Real Betis to advance directly to La Liga.

In this summer, Li Ang was recalled by his parent team Real Madrid to participate in the summer training camp, and he eventually succeeded in staying in the Real Madrid first team.

Today, Li Ang will be the starter for Real Madrid in the first round of the new season. This is an amazing achievement. I wish this 19-year-old boy good luck today! "

The commentator of Spain's domestic Movistar sports channel is holding a manuscript prepared in advance and talking.

Since Real Madrid announced the starting lineup yesterday, Li Ang's information and past results have been dug out by major sports channels in the shortest possible time.

Nineteen years old, from East Asia, China is also known as the football desert in East Asia.

Real Madrid youth training, the most low-key among the new generation of outstanding players born in the 1990s in Castilla, he was also one of the contributors to Real Betis's success in reaching the top flight last season.

When these factors were combined, the traffic and topic popularity contained in Li Ang instantly aroused the interest of major media.

It's not that Li Ang is too good, good enough to cause a big discussion among fans in Spain today.

But his resume is too "ordinary".

It is really incredible that a young player like him can start on behalf of Real Madrid in the first round of the new season.

Many Barcelona fans are planning to watch Real Madrid stumble in the first show of the season.

Appoint a young boy to partner with Alonso, but he still plays the extremely important midfielder position?

Well, these Barcelona fans have already thought of words to mock Real Madrid in advance.

On the side of Real Madrid fans, there are also different voices internally divided at this moment.

Compared with the fans who support Li Ang, the majority of Real Madrid fans are not optimistic that Li Ang can now represent Real Madrid in La Liga.

It is true that Li Ang is from Real Madrid's own youth training, but his past low-key performance and too young age really cannot reassure most Real Madrid fans.

They would rather see the safer "Gago + Alonso" midfielder combination.

Or to be more extreme, let Alonso play as a single defensive midfielder, and then form a double midfielder combination of "Canales + Granero", and do not want to see Leon and Alonso start.

The result of the friendly match is nothing to delve into.

Moreover, Li Ang's performance in the two friendly matches where he started can only be said to be "fair".

To put it nicely, Li Ang's style is calm, not brilliant but not a big problem.

To put it bluntly, it is too "mediocre".

What Real Madrid needs is talent, talent, the best young players and the best immediate superstars.

But Li Ang seems to be out of touch with these things now.

It's no wonder that although the discerning Real Madrid fans unanimously defend Li Ang externally, internally, it appears that most people don't want to see Li Ang start the game on behalf of Real Madrid.

At this moment, Li Ang, who was stretching on the court and waiting for the game to officially start, had no idea that he had caused a huge split in opinions among Real Madrid fans.

Does he care about these public opinions?

Care, but not that much.

It is true that Li Ang traveled through time with a hooker, but he is still a normal person. As a human being, he will have normal mood swings and expect to be recognized by more people.

When being questioned or trusted and praised, normal people will of course choose the latter, and Li Ang is no exception.

But at the same time, he also understood a truth deeply.

That is, in the world of professional football, respect is earned by kicking one's own feet, not by blowing.

Li Ang does not expect to quickly reverse the public opinion problems he is currently encountering in one or two games.

But at least, he believes that he can use one or two games to prove it to Real Madrid fans first.

Mourinho chose to let him, Leon, start as his partner with Alonso, which makes sense!

21:00 on the evening of August 29, 2010.

With the whistle of the referee on duty, Real Madrid's away game against Real Mallorca in the first round of the 2010-2011 La Liga season officially started!

Today Mourinho arranged a starting lineup of four, three, and three.

It's just different from the four-three-three commonly used by other teams. Real Madrid's three midfielders include two defensive midfielders, Leon and Xabi Alonso, and only Canales as a central midfielder.

On the forward line, Ronaldo, Higuain and Di Maria all started.

On the back line, Real Madrid is in a bit of trouble now.

The starting main defender Pepe is injured, the third central defender Albiol is injured, and the fifth central defender Garay is also injured.

So Ramos, who is considered the fourth central defender in the team and is still playing right back, had to step in first.

As for Ramos, only Aveiroa was on the right side.

Carvalho and Ramos partner as double central defenders, and on the left side of Carvalho is Marcelo, who has strong offensive attributes.

At the goalkeeper position, there is still Saint Cassie, who is familiar to Real Madrid fans.

Looking at this lineup, Real Madrid's current lineup has some problems, but against the opponent Mallorca, Real Madrid fans are not too worried.

Mourinho set the tactical tone for possession of the ball and the pace of the game at the start.

Therefore, Real Madrid's opening pressure seemed a bit "excessive".

Canales directly pressed the offensive trio in the frontcourt to the top of Mallorca's half circle. In order not to lose touch with the organization, Alonso had to advance his position to maintain the gap between him and Canales. Smooth connection.

Like Alonso, Leon also moved up his position in order to maintain overall suppression of Mallorca.

But he actually doesn't have many chances to touch the ball, because the offensive organization doesn't rely on him.

On the contrary, he spent more time observing the attacking methods of his opponent Mallorca, and his position selection always remained diagonally behind Alonso.

After Alonso let go and devoted himself to sorting out the offense and organizing the transfer, Real Madrid's offensive started very quickly.

Long Ge's several diagonal long passes allowed Ronaldo and Angel Di Maria to fully demonstrate their speed and solo blasting advantages.

Mallorca's defense line deployed on the wing was squeezed again and again. Coupled with Canales' support in the center and his ability to pass and threaten the ball, Mallorca's midfield defense line was once defeated by Real Madrid within the first fifteen minutes. It was shot straight through.

At that time, Ronaldo and Higuain moved forward after receiving Alonso's long pass, launching a quick counterattack in the hinterland of Mallorca.

As a result, Ronaldo passed the ball behind Mallorca's defense after attracting double-teams from the two. Higuain's anti-offside advance was also very beautiful.

But in the final shot, Higuain thought too much.

He wanted to dribble past Mallorca's goalkeeper, but his feet slipped inexplicably and he swung the ball too hard. In the end, the ball went out of the baseline ridiculously.

Mourinho, who was ready to celebrate on the sidelines, almost knelt down on the spot.

Ronaldo and Di Maria on the other side were also dumbfounded.

No big brother, this cake has been fed to your throat, but you can still spit it out!

It is a pity to miss such an opportunity, and it has had a certain impact on the mentality of Real Madrid players.

Mallorca, who was struggling to defend itself, seized the opportunity and stole the ball in the 21st minute of the first half and also launched a quick counterattack!

Alonso, who had just finished attacking in series, immediately turned around and chased back.

However, Canales and Di Maria pressed too hard forward, and it would be too late to defend. Real Madrid's defensive forces on the right and center were seriously insufficient.

Seeing that Mallorca was about to launch a very threatening counterattack, many Real Madrid fans subconsciously exclaimed in front of the TV.

But the next second, an ordinary figure wearing jersey No. 23 happened to be stuck in the path of Mallorca forward Enrici with the ball!

A tough head-on confrontation, a close-kicked shot at the moment, destroying the ball, and the two attackers and defenders almost fell to the ground together!

Alonso, who caught up in time, chose to clear the ball directly out of the sideline, and Li Ang, wearing the No. 23 jersey, climbed up from the turf like a normal person.

"Well done! Well done, boy!"

Alonso changed his usual elegant demeanor and roared excitedly amidst the boos of the home fans and slapped Li Ang hard on the shoulder.

Li Ang bared his teeth and quickly hugged Alonso's raised palm.

The teacher's hands are too strong. He won't be able to bear it again. He might as well give him a hug!

Mourinho and Karanka stood on the sidelines and both breathed a sigh of relief, and then applauded Li Ang with great satisfaction.

Di Maria, who ran back to defend the opponent's sideline ball, also patted Li Ang's butt gratefully.

If Enrici had passed the ball just now, Real Madrid's lack of defensive strength in the backcourt would have magnified his forward mistakes countless times.

While she was scared, Di Maria also felt a sense of joy.

"Fortunately, fortunately the little lion stopped me."

The sideline ball thrown by Mallorca was grabbed by Arbeloa. Di Maria received the ball with his back and passed it across. Alonso followed up and pushed the ball to the left.

Marcelo, who was inserted, observed the situation around him and began to dribble forward. Real Madrid's new round of offense came, and Mallorca quickly retreated from defense.

Li Ang still did not follow up and pushed forward. He stood behind Alonso and watched his attack start from the left this time, so he subconsciously leaned towards the left half.

Mallorca's defensive midfielder Marty did not give Marcelo a chance to advance deeply.

When the full-back Nsue was struggling with Marcelo, Marti suddenly stepped forward and blocked the passing line between Marcelo and Ronaldo, and once again completed the interception.

After getting the ball, Marty did not delay the counterattack rhythm, but also sent a long pass directly to his own forward Castro who successfully completed the forward penetration.

The hearts of Real Madrid fans are lifted again.

Castro stopped repeatedly and strode straight into the hinterland of Real Madrid.

This time Alonso was prepared in advance and was about to speed up to intercept from the flank, but Li Ang, who was behind him before, reacted one step faster.

"I come!"

A loud shout sounded behind Alonso. Brother Long didn't even have time to turn his head and look back, and saw a figure who was shoveling decisively appeared in his eyes!

After a brief thought, Castro decisively gave up the option of risking injury and competing with Li Ang.

His control of the ball after passing the ball was not stable. In the end, he had no choice but to jump up and watched with embarrassment and resentment as Li Ang shoveled the football back to the midfield area!

"Another chance for Mallorca to counterattack! Castro is about to start! Oh——!!!Leon!!!

Oh, God! In less than two minutes, Li Ang contributed two crucial defensive interceptions!

Alonso hadn't even run five meters this time before Mallorca's counterattack ended! Incredible defensive performance!

The little lion from Castilla seems to be announcing to everyone that there is a reason why he was once called "Little Marco Lele" by the Real Madrid U19 coach! "

The commentator of Movistar enthusiastically praised Li Ang's wonderful performance on the defensive end in these two minutes.

And the phrase "Little Marco Lele" also made countless Real Madrid fans recall the special defensive gate in Real Madrid's formation ten years ago in surprise!

There is no gorgeous technology, no tall figure, and no handsome appearance.

But just by relying on one precise interception and one anticipatory tackle, Makelele firmly occupied the position of the main defensive midfielder in the luxurious lineup of the Galaxy Battleship generation!

To this day, Real Madrid has never found a midfielder like Makelele.

And the defensive gate that brought Real Madrid the league and Champions League championships only three years after joining Real Madrid.

After going through the test of time and years, it has shined in the hearts of countless Real Madrid fans!

Now that ten years have passed, a similar figure with a sense of familiarity appears in front of Real Madrid fans.

Do Leon and Makelele look alike?

It doesn't look like it at first glance.

Because Li Ang is 1.83 meters tall, strong and has a sunny and handsome appearance.

Makelele is a typical "power player", with a short and lean figure and a slightly mature appearance.

Just looking at the appearance, it is really difficult for people to associate Li Ang with the former Makelele.

But a closer look shows that the two have many similar technical features.

Excellent defensive position selection, accurate prediction and interception, not easy to dribble the ball, and at the same time, the passing is almost exactly the same "unpretentious"!

Of course, Li Ang's defensive experience is far less rich than Makelele when he transferred to Real Madrid.

But in comparison, Li Ang's defensive attack seems to be more decisive, and his frontal confrontation ability is also stronger.

Overall, looking at current strength, Li Ang is at best a "bankrupt version of Makelele".

However, his development prospects seem to have more possibilities than Makelele.

After all, physical fitness lies here. If he grows up smoothly in the future, not to mention more, he has 80% of Makelele's defensive positioning and interception capabilities, coupled with first-class confrontation and air defense capabilities, what kind of person will he be? Defending monsters? !

Although this is still a hypothesis, it does not prevent Real Madrid fans from starting to increase their support for Li Ang.

Mourinho, who was standing on the sidelines, had his eyes shining brightly as he stared at Li Ang and kept muttering.

"This kid is a game player! What's ordinary? This is a big baby!"

The 4,000 words divided into two chapters didn’t seem very satisfying, so I simply posted them in one chapter. Today is an update of 4,000 words. That’s enough words, brothers!