What is a destructive midfielder?

Stoke City coach Mark Hughes adjusted his gray tie on his chest with a relaxed expression.

He is an out-and-out Manchester United legend. He made his debut in the Red Devils youth training when he was young and played for Barcelona, ​​Bayern Munich and Chelsea.

The combination with Cantona is known as the "Hucan Era".

After retiring and becoming a coach, the deepest impression he left on Arsenal fans was: Arsene Wenger reached the milestone of 500 games as coach and was massacred by Manchester City led by this guy.

He is the first head coach of the Abu Dhabi consortium to start Manchester City's "Golden Dollar Era".

The game begins.

Stoke City have the ball.

Bojan kicked the ball back to Imbula.

It’s no longer the “Castle in the Sky” tactics of the Tony Pulis era.

Mark Hughes has been coaching for three years and has always wanted to make Stoke City's offense more three-dimensional, paying special attention to the ground cooperation of the frontcourt players.

Shaqiri is the one he is most satisfied with.

"Stoke City advance from the right!"

"Shaqiri's style of play seems incompatible with his teammates, he is too smart!"

"As expected of Swiss Messi!"

Shaqiri may be the meatiest of the "Messi versions".

Short and stocky.

Terrifying explosive power.

With a height of 1.69 meters, he has a strong ability to shift his center of gravity.

When he joined Bayern, famous players all jumped out to say: His potential will not be lost to anyone.

then.

He became a member of Bayern's "Triple Crown" era.

But this guy has a bad habit: sticky balls.

Even more "alone" than Sanchez.

As a result, Guardiola sold him immediately after taking over Bayern!

Thirty-meter area in Arsenal's half.

The two short and stocky bodies had close contact several times! The audience burst into cheers!

Shaqiri was frantically pestered by Sanchez who was involved in the back defence, but still refused to pass the ball!

There is no way, after coming to the Premier League to gain muscle, the small skills of the past have been greatly reduced.

Snapped!

A figure swooped over and shoveled the ball out of bounds, taking Shaqiri down with him at the same time.

Xhaka!

"oops!"

"The kick was too heavy!"

"This is your national team teammate, youth training partner, and Albanian descendant! I heard that Arsenal recently increased their winning bonuses!"

"It's nothing serious. Xhaka helped Shaqiri up."

Time passes unconsciously.

The game was a little dull.

After Stoke City failed to grab the opening, they could no longer create a threat.

Li Kang is active in the midfield behind the formation.

He originally thought it would be another fierce battle with the "Kong's three central defenders" variant system.

I didn't expect it to be so easy.

The fighting style of some Stoke City players did not match the most avant-garde tactics.

Arsenal were in control.

The ball possession rate has improved significantly over time.

The 15th minute of the game.

Stoke City finally got the ball. Bojan, who was near the center circle, received a pass from his teammate and was trying to seize the opportunity when Arsenal as a whole had no time to return to defense and sounded the horn for counterattack.

I was about to turn around and speed up.

Snap!

The ball was intercepted by Li Kang.

Misplaced and misplaced.

From God's perspective, Stoke City, which launched a counterattack, had holes in its defense.

Swing your left foot!

The football stuck to the turf, like a sharp blade, piercing the opponent's defense!

"A super long-distance through ball!"

"Girou!"

"Single sword!"

"He runs very slowly! Stoke City's three centre-backs turn very quickly!"

"Just knock on the door!"

"Wow! World wave!"

"The goal went in!"

0:1! ! !

The old scalper, Giroud, ran excitedly and celebrated crazily.

Studio.

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[This guy Giroud, it’s not that he can’t score the fairy ball! 】

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[It’s over, the bottom set is about to be beaten by Arsenal again]

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[I haven’t seen Li Mingdeng play in the deep midfield position for a long time. The last time was in the starting stage of Leverkusen. 】

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[Arsenal has no offensive pressure in this game. Leonardo DiCaprio retreated and switched back to La Masia's No. 4 position in good shape. Generally speaking, when a team faces Stoke City, the situation cannot be controlled so stably. 】

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[If Wenger buys a winger with explosive individual combat ability this summer, Li Mingdeng will have more time to control the field, and Arsenal will become a complete entity. 】

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[Stop talking nonsense, isn’t this game just to focus on playing against Bayern? 】

Generally, teams will attack when they are behind.

But not Stoke City.

Mark Hughes was very patient, allowing his disciples to stand on defense and wait for opportunities to counterattack.

The 36th minute of the game.

Sanchez received a pass from Cazorla on the left side outside the opponent's penalty area.

Immediately move the ball toward the center!

Get ready to cut inside!

Suddenly there was a burst of exclamation from the stands on all sides.

The Chilean star was knocked down by a little black egg!

"Oops! Indy is going to take a card!"

"Arsenal gets a free kick!"

“The location is great!”

"It's not close to the penalty area line! The position is not too close, and the arc of the kick is easy to control!"

Indy helped Sanchez up and then explained pitifully to the referee.

He is an Internet celebrity in the 2014 World Cup.

Because of the funny scene when he was defending Diego Costa, he was called "Brother with Eyes"!

Not only that, he also had a fight with Robben, the big brother of the national team, in the training match. Of course, he lost. Even though he was a circle bigger, he couldn't stand up to Robben's rich fighting experience.

Stoke City goalkeeper Grant nervously directed the human wall.

Li Kang, Cazorla, and Sanchez stood in front of the football.

Since the free kick against Croatia in the European Cup, Uncle Miha's shadow has rarely appeared.

This time is no exception.

In the field of vision, a short and strong yellow-clothed shadow emerged.

Extremely thick thighs.

Brazil No. 6.

Carlos!

Powerful King Kong Leg!

After a simple gesture communication.

Sanchez and Cazorla quickly dodged.

Li Kang began to retreat.

Stoke City's human wall was terrified, and the players covered their crotch and chest heart position.

"The wall is still very high!"

"Look at how Li Kang kicks this ball."

"It's more like he's shooting it himself!"

"Wow!"

"Curve run-up!"

"Here it comes!"

Bang!

Accompanied by a blast that resounded through the night sky!

The audience's eyes were about to pop out!

Horror.

Shocking.

The left foot of Arsenal's No. 10 blasted a ball like a cannonball!

Strong and domineering.

Momentum like a rainbow.

A tiger descending from the mountain.

Stoke City's wall seemed to have experienced a life-and-death test.

I even heard the sound of the air being torn apart!

Fortunately, the arc of the ball was exaggerated enough.

It went over the top of the wall.

Goalkeeper Grant did not retreat or get dazed, but jumped up with all his strength, trying to block this powerful shot with his fist!

He has a very good professional attitude.

But in the end, he couldn't stop Li Kang's goal!

0:2!!!

"Beautiful!"

"Li Kang scored a free kick!"

"Arsenal scored another goal!"

"The ball was too fast!"

"Stoke City's net was lifted up before Grant's save was completed!"

"No problem!"

"Incredible, I can't describe Li Kang's shot in words, I'm at a loss for words!"

Li Kang staggered two steps and covered his left leg in frustration.

Carlos's explosive skills are still too much for the body unless his left leg can be trained as strong as his.

On the sidelines.

Wenger and Bould were sweating, and they hurriedly urged the team doctor to come on the court.

And let Ramsey change his jersey as soon as possible!

That's it.

In the 38th minute of the game.

Li Kang was replaced by Ramsey.

There was not much suspense in the next game.

Mark Hughes, who was two goals behind, lost his patience.

He replaced Bojan, who was mediocre, with Arnautovic, who was 1.92 meters tall, to restart the sky play of the "Tony Pulis era"!

This is a very common scene in Stoke City.

When the score is behind, carry forward the fine tradition.

Beep! Beep~

Finally, the referee blew the whistle to end the game.

Stoke City 1:4 Arsenal.

Li Kang made one pass and one shot, Giroud scored twice, and Morata added the icing on the cake.

Arnautovic also lived up to the fine tradition of the club. In the injury time, he seized the opportunity of a set-piece and used his huge head to head a face-saving goal.