What is a destructive midfielder?

Chapter 244: Fusion of Passing and Controlling and Passing and Cutting

The Arsenal coach has always been very "subtle" in his celebrations in the past few years.

Either he stood still and shook his fist.

Or he took two steps and opened his arms.

He would not do anything too exaggerated.

But as Li Kang broke through the Barcelona goal for the second time.

Wenger seemed to have returned to his youth, excitedly pulling his assistants and substitutes in circles and dancing the traditional dance of the Alsace region on the German-French border!

People suddenly recalled: the young professor when he coached Monaco seemed to be a devil coach with an unrestrained personality.

"Boss, I asked Mustafi and Maguire to get ready. We will line up six defenders in the second half."

"No, the return rate of maintaining the offense will be greater. Temporarily reduce the intensity of the pressing. Don't let Li get too tired."

The entire Camp Nou was divided into two halves by different emotions.

The Catalan fans collectively became dumb.

The cheers of the Arsenal fans enveloped everything.

"Lee!!!"

Li Kang was about to pick up the ball from the net when he was tackled by Morata and Sanchez.

I have to say that these two forwards are really strong.

Following closely were Walcott, Cazorla and Ramsey.

Barcelona defenders watched their opponents revel in their own net.

The ball was also pressed at the bottom

in the distance.

Messi was surprised by Li Kang's footwork and scratched the back of his head:

It's a bit difficult to fall behind by two goals.

Enrique stood there in a daze.

I couldn't hear what the assistant coach next to him was saying.

He didn't expect that the midfield and backcourt built at a cost of 150 million euros in the summer window would be so easily defeated by Li Kang.

The road to the rise of the peak dream four dynasties was blocked.

No.

We were just caught off guard, and the value of 150 million euros has not yet been reflected.

It's only two goals behind, and there is still a lot of game time!

The Barcelona coach quickly made his own adjustments.

Don't rush!

Play steadily and steadily, and you can still turn the tables!

The game was reopened in the middle circle.

Barcelona did not rush to break quickly.

Instead, Dennis Jr. controlled the rhythm and advanced steadily.

The football went back and forth in the Barcelona backcourt.

Arsenal also gradually reduced the intensity of the pressing, and the players in the midfield and frontcourt kept a slow overall movement. Morata even squatted down and tied his shoelaces for a long time.

The originally fierce game turned into a health game.

From the audience's perspective: I thought Barcelona was leading by two goals.

"Barcelona controlled the rhythm of the game!"

"During this period, their ball possession rate regained the upper hand and returned to the most familiar style of play of the Universe Team!"

"La Masia's football philosophy, control of time and space!"

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Time passed unknowingly.

Barcelona simply could not suppress the 40-meter area of Arsenal's half.

Gomez is very strong, but he is not suitable for the role of a midfielder as a "gear shifter".

Dennis's grasp of rhythm and understanding of space are far from Xavi's level.

Two super core players from different La Liga teams cannot implement the football philosophy of La Masia in Camp Nou.

The Catalan fans are anxious.

There is no point in passing the ball back and forth. Not to mention that they can't score even if they have the advantage, they can't even press into the half court.

"Messi retreats to support."

"Look at this ball."

"There is no room for advancement. Li Kang reacts quickly. While running, he directs Arsenal's local defense position and strengthens the depth."

"Messi has a wide field of vision and makes a large-scale transfer. Playing on the weak side, he finds Gomez who runs out of space!"

"Gomez speeds up! He passed Ramsey, but he didn't pass Cazorla, and the ball was lost!"

"Messi participated in the interception in the midfield."

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"Messi is too tired."

"The scene is a bit magical. Li Kang always sees through Barcelona's speed change and attack direction."

Beep! Beep~

The referee blew the whistle to end the first half.

The score was not changed.

The Catalan fans left their seats angrily. When humans are angry and frustrated, the excretion of acetylcholine, a substance regulating the brain's nervous system, decreases, blood flow slows down, and subcutaneous blood vessels contract, and the desire to meet physiological needs becomes stronger.

Arsenal fans waved their team flags wildly.

The stands of Camp Nou were occupied by red and white.

Players from both sides walked off the green field.

Li Kang was surrounded by his teammates.

"These two goals are so refreshing, Li!"

"Why is Barcelona attacking according to your ideas?"

"I thought it was as strong as the Champions League final, but it was easier than playing Leicester City!"

"Little Dennis's passing tendency is too obvious."

Boulder quickly dispersed the crowd and handed over water and dry towels attentively.

Wenger urged the team doctor to check Li Kang's body quickly.

Barcelona locker room.

The stars have their own thoughts.

Gomez believes that if he was leading Valencia, the game might not be so frustrating.

Dennis Jr. misses Villarreal's coaching team a little.

These two talented midfielders have long been recognized by European giants, but they seemed to be out of place in this game.

They played well in the training match, but why did they become useless when they met Li?

Enrique rubbed his hair in frustration. He didn't have time to think about the problem of midfield coordination.

What if we can't advance?

"Listen, we will play defense and counterattack in the second half!"

"Give Messi and Neymar enough space to counterattack!"

"Arsenal's defense can't withstand our sprint."

The players were silent.

If we keep this tactical thinking at the beginning, there will be no problem.

But now we are two goals behind.

Unsué moved the flag on the tactical board and explained: "Arsenal has a high rate of losing the ball in positional warfare. Wenger particularly prefers intensive offensives. If we extend the timeline of the second half, we will get many opportunities to counterattack."

"Being behind by two goals is not terrible!"

The fifteen-minute break ended quickly.

The players of both sides stepped back onto the green field in high spirits.

"Good evening, dear audience! Welcome back!"

"Now we are broadcasting the opening match of Group C of the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League!"

"The second half of Barcelona vs. Arsenal!"

"The temporary score between the two sides is 0:2!"

"Enrique made the first substitution."

"Two people were substituted at the same time!"

"Iniesta and Rakitic were replaced by Denis and Gomez!"

"After falling behind by two goals, we still have to rely on the veterans!"

"Can they equalize the score?"

Li Kang stood in position.

The God's perspective kept reviewing the changes in Barcelona's defense in the first half.

It was too simple.

The Nou Camp defense without Mascherano and Alves.

Beep!

Accompanied by the referee's whistle.

The second half of the game began!

Arsenal had the ball.

Morata kicked the ball with his back foot and passed it back to Li Kang.

The players in the frontcourt of both sides ran quickly, and the formations were staggered and overlapped.

The style of the game was changed again.

Arsenal won't play the game of back-passing with you.

The players quickly advanced.

The football was constantly passed horizontally and vertically.

Like a series of steel wires.

Crazy strangling Barcelona's midfield defense.

"Too fierce!"

"In the first half, we briefly ignored Arsenal's passing skills."

"The players' running distance is very short, and a local number advantage is formed in the vertical advancement process."

"The football must be advanced through the 40-meter area!"

"Spread out!"

"The distance suddenly widened!"

"Rakitic and Busquets didn't react!"

"Wow! Incredible! Arsenal did not stick to the traditional zoom pass and cut, but opened up the width of the attack!"

"Li Kang occupied the middle and served as the passing and control hub of the left and right wings!"

"It's also beautiful and sexy football!"

"Smooth advancement like mercury pouring out of the ground!"

VIP box.

Robert and Barcelona executives were dumbfounded.

"Barcelona's football philosophy cannot be copied"

"Damn it."

"Wenger is copying us!"

The speed of the football rolling on the grass is getting faster and faster.

The running positions of Arsenal players are extremely exquisite.

No need to hit the wall in a local space like before.

No need to worry about the running position of Morata, the fulcrum.

Just look at Li Kang.

Not right.

Li Kang's pass can be received with eyes closed.

"Sanchez ran out of space in the frontcourt."

"Ramsey cuts to take away Rakitic."

"Li Kang passed the ball to Walcott!"

"Cazorla cuts forward to take away Busquets."

"How did Li Kang run to the ribs so quickly? Umtiti is going to lose his position!"

"Morata let the ball go."

"Monreal appeared at the top of the penalty area! It's a close call, Pique is so capable without distraction!"

Enrique was completely panicked.

When La Masia's No. 4 position became the commander in Arsenal's passing and cutting system. The chemical reaction between the two is extremely terrifying!

The two contradictory concepts of "space control" and "zoom sprint" can actually be integrated in the details of the offensive timeline!

How to block it?

It can't be blocked.

Wenger was also excited.

The tactics that could not be executed efficiently in the team training match could be performed so easily in front of Barcelona's defense!

This is the role of the 200 million midfield core in the overall offense.

Crazy pulling.

Extreme tearing.

Barcelona couldn't grab Arsenal's ball?

Barcelona was suppressed by Arsenal and besieged at the front of the penalty area!

Crazy.

The audience in front of the TV was amazed.

This is a scene they never dreamed of: Arsenal can maintain long-term pass control suppression?

Is the jersey worn backwards?

Who is the legacy of La Masia?

The value of 200 million is so terrifying.

Rakitic is very tired.

He keeps running back and forth to press.

Limit Li Kang?

How to limit?

The boy's position is too far back.

If we follow the traditional idea: a few people come forward to participate in the press

Then the defense line will be penetrated by him at any time!

Any team's defense line will have flaws in positional warfare.

What is tested is the speed of local defensive players covering up the flaws.

Mourinho, Guardiola and Ancelotti have different ways of covering up the flaws.

What is the problem of Barcelona now?

Li Kang is too familiar with La Masia's defensive system.

They will hit hard when they find the flaws, and will not give Umtiti and others much time to cover up.

"It is rare to see Barcelona being suppressed by the opponent's passing and control."

"During this period, Arsenal's possession rate has skyrocketed!"

"With a two-goal lead, Li Kang's attempt was more to test consumption and he did not easily lose the ball."

"As he moved horizontally, Arsenal's attack direction also changed on both wings."

"Morata was active between the two central defenders, as if taking a walk."

"La Masia's football philosophy blossomed in the Arsenal."

The 55th minute of the game.

Barcelona's defense could not resist Li Kang's teasing.

The gap on the right was exposed.

Li Kang sent a lob pass on the right rib!

The ball went over Pique's head.

It fell lightly to the left side of the penalty area!

The arc was perfect, the ball was fast, and the force was moderate.

Sanchez opened up the space for forward penetration like a small tank.

"You can shoot!"

"Good opportunity!"

"Ter Stegen's position is very good!"

Bang!

No shot.

The thick thigh swung.

The ball was swept to the middle.

Morata leaned on Umtiti and stepped out with his right foot.

Pique blocked the ball quickly!

Everyone thought he was going to shoot.

But the exclamation stopped abruptly the next moment!

There was another snap.

The ball jumped to the right side of the penalty area.

Cazorla was like a little yellow eel, getting into the danger zone.

"Turning the tide!"

"Barcelona's defense is in chaos!"

"You can shoot!"

Wenger raised his fist and put it down again.

He repeated this action three times.

Even if the players were implementing their own football philosophy

The Arsenal coach couldn't hold it back.

Why didn't he shoot?

On the other side.

Enrique was sweating.

He seemed to have a premonition of the most terrible result.

No.

All the results were terrible.

Cazorla still didn't shoot.

Because Messi and Suarez also returned to the penalty area.

One push and one push.

The balanced monster with both feet struggled to avoid the two people's blockade and took the ball to the bottom line.

Wenger gave his players enough freedom to attack, and Li Kang was the beacon in the dark sea, illuminating the direction of the attack.

Cazorla is about to complete his mission!

Snap!

This time it was a fatal snap!

"Reverse triangle pass!"

"Li Kang!"

"His running position."

"You can shoot!"

All Barcelona players were tense.

In just a few seconds, the heartstrings were pulled to the extreme with the leap of the football.

Rakitic is not a waste.

He blocked Li Kang's shooting angle in time.

As a dual position for the club and the national team, the Croatian midfielder is very familiar with the interlaced running position of Arsenal's No. 10.

Getting beaten can also gain experience.

Iniesta came to assist in defense. Due to injuries, his pace rate was far less than his peak period.

But consciousness can make up for physical defects.

Seeing that the two were about to resolve the crisis.

In Li Kang's vision, a red and blue shadow suddenly appeared.

Barcelona No. 6.

Xavi.

The Catalan fans almost lost their voices.

No matter how loud the boos were, they couldn't stop Arsenal's attack.

In sight.

Arsenal's No. 10 made a shocking escape move.

Cut the ball with the outside of his left foot.