The Ball at Your Feet

Although Zhao Yaning rushed back from South Korea in time and won the gold medal, Deschamps still refused his request to start the team.

"You have to recover first, and then play. You played six games in a dozen days, and you also did two long-distance flights. Now you are not suitable for playing games. You should do a good restorative training and then train. In addition to the strength that I think is qualified, I will let you play the game."

Deschamps' words made Zhao Yaning feel that he was a little too daunting, but Deschamps thought it was necessary.

It is still unclear what kind of training Zhao Yaning engaged in when he was in South Korea. In France, Petit can order Zhao Yaning to engage in appropriate physical training and spend the rest of his time on technology, but does the national team coach have any emotional concerns about technical issues? This is hard to say. And during the national team game, who knows whether the coach will let the players continue to engage in basic physical training? Some national team coaches tend to suspend physical training in order to avoid fatigue for the players in a short period of time. This does ensure that the players are in good condition, but after doing so, the chance of injury will also be greatly improved-Deschamps himself It is a person who has been in the national team for a lifetime, and he knows these things better than anyone else.

Zhao Yaning has just returned, and his skills and physical condition are unknown. He rushes to the game without a period of training. If he is injured, the club will suffer a big loss. And this time facing Bordeaux is still an away game, whether Zhao Yaning can withstand the rush is also something Deschamps worried about.

Although Zhao Yaning's medical examination did not have any problems, Deschamps even had many things that were not represented by the medical examination data. Fortunately, physical fatigue is often the deadliest and most difficult to detect. Zhao Yaning didn't think there was anything, but Deshang had to consider it for him.

Therefore, in the match against Bordeaux, Zhao Yaning sat down and watched the audience.

What made him depressed was that Monaco was tied again.

It was another 1:1 game. Although Monaco beat Bordeaux in half of the game, Monaco's efficiency in front of goal is not very good. Everyone who arrived in the wine country seemed to have drunk too much, and there was no sight when shooting. A dozen shots were made in a game, but only one scored in the end. Although Bordeaux did not have a few chances in the game, they had Pauletta, the best striker in Ligue 1. He grasped the ball very well and kicked the ball into the goal.

Zhao Yaning looked down the court and could only do it in a hurry. From beginning to end, Deschamps did not let Zhao Yaning play.

"You will appear in the French League Cup in midweek." After the game, Deschamps told Zhao Yaning of his arrangements. "This period of time, the French League Cup and the French Cup will be coming in succession. Don’t adjust. How can I compete if I’m in a state? Let’s be warmed up in the league first."

Deschamps' words made Zhao Yaning very frustrated. What level of competition is the French League Cup? What's the point of that kind of competition?

In the middle of the week, Zhao Yaning did appear on the roster of the game. Their opponent is the French second team Toulouse.

Toulouse is not a strong team in France, at best it is a lift. The city is famous for their rugby, which ranks number one in Europe, and football is not very much valued here. But Toulouse is famous for another thing: they are Lyon's **** brothers. Every year in the game, they will surrender when they play Lyon, and when they face Marseille, they will be excited, and they are even called mosaic stars.

However, their attitude towards the French League Cup is also not important: in fact, there are not many in France who value the French League Cup. After all, in the first year of Ligue 1’s restructuring, the competition system has changed a lot. Many teams did not have the guts to go on multiple fronts, and the cup ended hastily: these teams even included Lyon in the championship group. , They didn’t work hard when they played in the Cup. It's the other team competing for the title, Paris, because of the tradition of the cup, a lot of effort has been made in the cup.

And this game of disparity in strength quickly decided the winner: Pulsau scored two goals, Cisse scored a long shot, and Monaco won the game with a clean 3-0. Zhao Yaning played for 70 minutes in the game, and his performance can be considered outstanding.

"I've said it a long time ago. There is no problem with my state at all." After the game, Zhao Yaning was a little sad and not very happy to Pulshao who came to congratulate him.

He played very well in this game, but the problem is that the opponent's strength is not very strong, and he has no intention of resisting, which makes Zhao Yaning feel very boring.

And the other thing that made him unhappy was that he got a yellow card in the game: he moved too much during the counter-robbing, kicked the opponent's leg, and was warned by the referee. Although his teammates thought he was just a momentary error, Zhao Yaning didn't know if it was his own error or was it caused by the star card? His defense has always been poor. When such a problem occurs, he doesn't know if it is his own problem or how to solve it.

But his unhappiness was misunderstood by Pulsau.

"I can see that you are in good condition recently, and it seems that your consciousness has improved a bit. It's not easy." Pulsau also echoed, "But the coach has his considerations, I'm still a substitute, the team is the most important thing. Let your personal interests go later."

"But now we really don't play very well." Zhao Yaning was very dissatisfied with this. If when I came back, the team's results were very good, just advancing all the way, then I have nothing to say, but now he is clearly not good, and he is not allowed to play, which makes him uncomfortable.

Zhao Yaning talked about his doubts, but Pulshao smiled bitterly, "Isn't this obvious? They have all found a way to deal with us now."

If Monaco runs completely according to Deschamps' ideas, there will be absolutely no problems. But the problem is that no team is perfect. When Zhao Yaning left the team, Roten was injured, and Jiuli left the frontcourt to support it alone, the team's problems immediately emerged.

Almost all Ligue 1 teams choose to deal with Monaco by shrinking defense. And Monaco, who has lost two wingers, has really no way to shrink the defense.

"We are not Lyon after all. They have a good lineup, they can play offense, they can play defense. They can work hard, and they can fight physically. In the face of Bastia, they can crush past with their bodies and meet defense. Strong team, they really don’t care. But we can’t do it. We don’t have much to do in this regard."

It is precisely because of this that Monaco will kick out a consecutive four-game tie.

"The current momentum has actually declined a bit, so Mr. Deschamps is now hoping to reverse this unfavorable situation with a big victory. It is naturally a good thing that you are back, but if you are rushed to play, if you still play Having all kinds of discomforts, wouldn’t it make everyone more discouraged? So now let you get back to your state before you can win the game."

Pulshao's words made Zhao Yaning understand. What Deschamps hopes to get is a beautiful victory to reverse the decline of this period of time. Therefore, he doesn't dare to tie all the cards tight now, and wants to stay out together until the last moment.

Zhao Yaning felt quite comfortable with this statement.

In the face of Le Havre, Zhao Yaning was finally able to play. However, in this game, he played as a left midfielder-although Rothen’s injury has basically healed, Deschamps still did not let him risk the game. In this game, Zhao Yaning was on the left and Jiuli was on the court. On the right, Pulsau and Roundup played at the same time, playing a double forward formation.

This was Zhao Yaning's first game back to the club. It was supposed to be a time when he was playing at a high level, but in the game, he did not play very well.

"Zhao Yaning doesn't seem to be very suitable for the left side. His hair on the left side is obviously not good." Thierry made a direct evaluation when he explained, "Without the cooperation of Jiuli and Panucci, his threat has dropped a lot. On the right, Panucci can help him, but on the left, Evra, who is inexperienced, can hardly play the role of Panucci, and after being far from Jiuli, Zhao Yaning’s matching routines can’t be played. , To the left, as if he had only one trick left to cut inside."

Thierry is obviously dissatisfied with the current situation in Monaco. When he speaks, it is inevitable that he is a little bit agitated. "If it is said that he did not play in the bottom of the past, it is because he is not used to the left side, then after cutting in the center I don’t know what to do next, it’s a bit too much. Without the beautiful side-center coordination of the past, and without the long-distance transfer and the beautiful through ball, all that is left is reckless action. Where is his aura? ?"

At this time, Deschamps on the sidelines also expressed the same emotion: watching the video of Zhao Yaning playing in the national team two days ago, that state made him feel unbelievable, but his state after returning to the club is completely different. .

Of course this is related to his change of position and tactical arrangements, but Zhao Yaning's poor state is also an indisputable fact.

At this time, Zhao Yaning, who was running on the court, also felt that something was wrong.

He can't find the feeling of being in the national team. He couldn't feel the kind of natural and smooth running, the kind of easy and simple passing, especially the kind of control that contracted freely. Now Zhao Yaning always feels that when he plays football, he twists differently, as if he can't show his strength at all. The problems that could be solved with simple actions are now out of control.

If you use too many star cards and your ability changes back and forth, there will definitely be major problems. In the French League Cup competition, after all, the confrontation is low and the difficulty is small. Zhao Yaning has not had a deep experience, but now his experience is very deep.

Fortunately, the magnitude of change is very low. Zhao Yaning believes that if he works hard to adapt, he can adapt, and maybe it is an opportunity for his own improvement.

It's just that the process is a bit more troublesome.

"Another mistake... He really didn't play very well this time."

Thierry complained. Monaco played at home and couldn't clean up a newly promoted Le Havre, which disappointed Thierry.

"I think this kid is good." Next to Thierry is another legend of French football, Girese, one of the iron triangles of the year. "This is a tactical problem, not a problem of his lack of personal ability. ."

Thierry turned his head this time, "Ali, are you taking a coaching qualification test recently? Can you tell me, what do you think?"

"I'm just talking about it." Gileser shook his head. "I judge the player's ability. That's one way. If you can hold the ball, if you can pass, you can still ensure balance after passing. This is A good player."

Very French's view-being able to hold the ball, not be interrupted, and to maintain balance after passing the man and be able to proceed with the next move. This is the French's basic view of judging an offensive player.

"This kid has these kinds of abilities. Even in the face of the defense of two or more people, he dares to pass and can pass others. This is very rare. I think in the current Ligue 1, a young man with this ability There are no more than five people. But his problem is that after he gets the ball, he doesn't know what to do next."

Zhao Yaning was blocked again, he had to run a few steps backwards and passed the ball to the midfielder. Although he can forcefully rush past, he doesn't know how to play after rushing past.

"I don't know which country he is from, but his method of playing is really French. He has good skills, but he doesn't have the ability to connect in the next step. What he needs is the help of players with good positions and experience around him. Rather than blindly dribbling here. If there is a responder, his power will increase a lot, but now, there are no such people around him, who always fight alone, which is more troublesome."

"Usually he plays on the right side. Gyuli can meet him in the midfield. At that time, Rothen on the left wing can also use a wide range of transfer methods to spread the pressure."

"That's right... His style of play is not suitable for him." Gireser nodded. "Young players shouldn't take too much responsibility on their own shoulders. Deschamps is a little impatient in this game."

"His long shot is also good, but this game is also useless." Thierry thought of something.

"There are two forwards in the penalty area, and the positions are all full. Where is there enough room for him to perform? It is the team's tactical problem." Gireser continued, "And look at that full-back, his The defensive measures are very appropriate. Do not squeeze your feet blindly and do not move rough, but rely on the squeeze of your body to consume the opponent's physical strength and make the opponent's movements unsustainable. This defensive strategy is very appropriate."

Thierry looked up and said, "Yes, that is Zimbanda, a full-back who played very well this season."

Gileser nodded and stopped talking. He is not Platini. In the Iron Triangle that year, he was the most low-key after his retirement. Tigana became a famous French coach. Platini has always been a man of the French football. He didn't do it, and he has been very low-key all the time. In fact, if he hadn't been trying to be a coach recently, he wouldn't even comment on Deschamps. His character is like this, and he rarely commented on people or things he couldn't. Since he doesn't understand Zimbanda, it's better not to speak.

"In this situation, Zhao Yaning can't count on it, he can only count on Jiuli and Nongda..."

Thierry’s words are not unreasonable. At the 28th minute of the game, Nongda retreated to the penalty area to catch Zhao Yaning's pass, then stuffed the ball into the penalty area, and Jiuli, who moved accurately, pushed it. The shot kicked the ball into the goal.

"A beautiful goal, Monaco's strength is still slightly stronger after all." After seeing the goal, Gireser immediately made an evaluation.

"Don't say that, Ali, you still don't know the virtues of Monaco during this time." Thierry smiled bitterly. "They can always play very well, but they always start to show symptoms of collapse in the second half. "

Gileser looked unbelief. Monaco seemed to be much stronger than Le Havre. How could the collapse be so easy?

After the start of the second half, Monaco once again pressed up.

By this time, Zhao Yaning had to play much better. After adjusting to half of the game, he played much better.

"Don't worry about so many other things, break through with the ball, break through until you have nowhere to go, and then pass the ball to the player closest to you. Now we have two strikers, all you have to do is to attract the attention of the opponent as much as possible. Share the pressure for the forwards."

What Deschamps said during the intermission was still in his heart, which really gave him confidence and made him play more relaxed. Anyway, keeping possession of the ball while advancing is his favorite thing.

Swaying to the left, breaking from the right, Marseille turned around to avoid the fill-in player, Zhao Yaning found that he had deviated from the left side, but he didn't care anymore, and immediately slammed the ball and rushed towards the center.

However, the opponent's central defender made a tackle, and when Zhao Yaning jumped up and avoided, he also gave the ball to Nongda, who was next to him.

The referee did not blow his whistle, and this action was not fouled. After receiving the ball, Roundup shot from the edge of the penalty area, but unfortunately the ball was thrown out by the opponent's goalkeeper.

Although the results were not very satisfactory, Zhao Yaning felt that after half the match, he had already adapted a bit.

Giuly took a corner kick and Pulsau grabbed the first point in front of the goal and threw the ball towards the goal. But the goalkeeper had jumped up sideways and blocked the ball. There was chaos in the penalty area, Zhao Yaning also rushed up, he grabbed the first landing, but Zimbanda had already come over, grabbed his jersey in the penalty area, and jerked him backwards, Zhao Yaning kicked him. Kicked out, but I already felt the ball kicked crookedly.

"Penalty!" Jiuli shouted immediately. Although Zimbanda's actions were concealed, Jiuli still saw it, and Zhao Yaning was dragged to the ground by him. His shout also made all the Monaco players shout, and everyone rushed forward in an instant.

The referee also ran over, but after he took out the yellow card, he pointed to Zhao Yaning.

Flop.

"How could this be a flop? That guy obviously has a pulling action. This is definitely a foul action. It's a penalty."

Jiuli was still pestering the referee to speak, while Pulshao helped Zhao Yaning in the penalty area while holding his arm to prevent him from going forward. For this kind of thing, the captain can just talk about it. If others talk too much, it is very likely that they will get another yellow card.

Zhao Yaning himself felt very strange, how could it be a diving?

"I can see it very clearly, it was a flop, don't make any more noise, or I will give you a warning." The referee pointed at Jiuli. Jiuli wanted to say something, but his teammates pulled him away.

"That shouldn't be a flop... There was indeed a foul at the time. It may be that the referee thought that Zhao Yaning's position was not good, and the front was blocked, and the ball could not be scored anyway. UU reading www.uukanshu.com At this time, he is still a fake fall, so he will be judged to be a fake," Thierry sighed, watching the game, but did not comment too much. Maybe the referee missed it, but what else can he say at this time?

The game has to go on.

The penalty kick was not received, Monaco was a little angry, which also made their offensive even more fierce. The movements of both sides are getting bigger and bigger, and the movements are a bit too much.

And in the 60th minute, Le Havre got a chance-Zhao Yaning passed the ball to Evra, who was quickly inserted from the side, but Evra’s ball was lost by Zimbunda. The foot broke and Le Havre launched an assault from the backcourt, and at this time, Afra did not turn back in the frontcourt.

"Return to defense!" Zhao Yaning shouted and chased him up. His speed is still very fast, plus the position is better, after passing the midline position, he caught up with Zimbunda.

But Zimbanda is obviously ready to take it to the end by himself. Zhao Yaning is not a defensive expert, and he dared not rush to grab. He could only follow all the way and try to defend his inner cutting line. But this kind of position was not something he was good at. Zimbanda saw his position error and suddenly cut in and rushed from Zhao Yaning to the penalty area.

There was no one defending from behind. Monaco's attack line was too far forward, and he had not returned at this time. Zhao Yaning was anxious at this moment and stretched out his hand to pull on Zimbanda's back.

Zimbanda made a sudden jump towards the penalty area, and then wailed on the court.

This time, when the referee ran over, he pointed his finger at the white dot in front of the goal.

Penalty!

At the same time, the referee took out the yellow card again, walked towards Zhao Yaning, and shook it again.

"The accumulation of two yellow cards... Now, Monaco is in big trouble."