What is a destructive midfielder?

"Russian local players are strong, why don't they choose to play in the top five European leagues?"

"The reason may be: the salary of local players in the Russian Premier League is far higher than that of the mid- and lower-level teams in the top five leagues, and the two giants CSKA Moscow and Zenit will also give core players commercial dividends."

"Going to the mid- and lower-level teams may not necessarily result in the Champions League."

"Several Russian Premier League giants have also shown good competitiveness in the Champions League."

"The pace of this game is too fast, and Russia is not suppressed by Spain!"

Russian coach Cherchesov calmly directed the team.

The outside world calls him a "philosopher".

Because this bald uncle always gives some incomprehensible answers every time he answers reporters' interviews.

On the green field, the Spanish team's attack was resolved again.

Mignano tried to change the team to 4-4-2 during the defense.

Too late.

Four Russian players occupied the position between the two lines.

"Golovin!"

"Diamond from Siberia!"

"21-year-old Russian supernova, exquisite dribbling, got rid of Fabregas!"

"Try to break through on the right rib!"

"That was close!"

"Pique's steal was very clean!"

Golovin was knocked to the ground and immediately stood up and tried to steal the ball back.

Pique did not lose focus and sent a straight pass first!

The football rolled quickly to the front court along the grass.

Pedro made a round-trip run, using his amazing burst of speed to pass the Russian defender, and rushed directly to the opponent's penalty area after receiving the ball.

The scene was immediately filled with applause.

The timing of the Blues' magic sword was perfect.

"I didn't pass it to Morata who was in a better position!"

"Choose to do it yourself!"

"Oh, the magic sword is rusty!"

Snap!

Russian goalkeeper Akinfeev made a successful attack! He held the football firmly.

This guy was the main goalkeeper of CSKA Moscow at the age of 17.

He won the Europa League at the age of 18.

At the age of 20, he led the Russian Premier League giants to tie with Arsenal at its peak firepower, setting a record of 362 minutes without conceding a goal in the Champions League.

At the age of 24, he led the Russian Premier League giants to the Champions League quarterfinals, losing to the Champions League champion Inter Milan with a total score of 1-2.

In the 2008 European Cup, he was also the goalkeeper with the highest save success rate of the year, attracting countless European giants to offer olive branches.

Pedro fell on the grass and pounded his head on the ground in frustration.

Morata did not blame his teammates: Everyone knows that Pedro is only "selfless" when he plays for Barcelona, ​​and he is a "lone dog" in Chelsea and the national team.

Mignano raised his hand angrily, signaling the players not to be dazed: The Russian goalkeeper has a long pass!

Sure enough.

Bang!

Akinfeev sent a super long pass!

The football fell straight to the right side of the Spanish team's backcourt!

"Smolov, two consecutive Russian Premier League Golden Boots!"

"He's on the side!"

"Wow! He completely suppressed the thin and short Alba with his body!"

"Quickly pass the ball to the middle!"

"Poloz, the hero of Rotosv's victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League group stage this season!"

"I didn't expect Pique and Ramos to go together!"

"Danger!"

"De Gea!"

The football stuck to the grass and hit the lower left foot of the goal.

De Gea fell to the ground and dived to the side, narrowly avoiding the danger.

In the St. Petersburg Stadium, Russian fans applauded and cheered without hesitation.

The fighting nation vowed to win the opening game.

The live broadcast room.

Full of doubts.

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[What the hell? The European Cup champion played back and forth with Russia? ]

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[Don't you look at the lineup? ]

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[If Spain continues to play like this, it will definitely be eliminated if it meets Russia in the knockout stage of the World Cup next year! 】

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[Impossible, even if Spain had lost one Li Mingdeng, it would not have been eliminated by Russia in the World Cup. Spain really had no chance to shoot. 】

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[The Russian girls in the stands are so cute. 】

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[Don't forget that this is St. Petersburg, the Aurora cruiser fired a cannon! European teams are doomed to fail! 】

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[Battle of Leningrad! 】

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[The sun of freedom shines on us through the blizzard! 】

Time passed by minute by minute.

Russia was no longer aggressive, they replaced the nearly two-meter-tall center forward-Zyuba, and put on a low defensive posture.

Spain controlled the ball.

The football rolled around outside the Russian penalty area, but it could not pose a threat, and was repeatedly counterattacked by the opponent!

"Dzyuba, the super center forward from Zenit, a Russian Premier League giant! His pivotal role after he comes on the court is too strong!"

"Terrible body."

"Two meters tall."

"Superb ability to stay in the air and receive the ball with his back to the goal."

"Flexible footwork!"

"This Russia can be said to be his one-man team!"

Why is Dzyuba so strong in the national team, but can't land in a European giant?

Because his salary in Zenit is too high.

Because it is 2017 now, the club rarely leaves a main position for traditional center forwards.

Giroud, who has a stronger pivotal ability, has become a workhorse in the club.

Mandzukic, who is a level higher, has been trained to be a "wing pivot" and a "pseudo-wing front midfielder."

The top stage of the five major European leagues belongs to modern center forwards such as Lewandowski, Suarez, Benzema, and Kane who have more comprehensive abilities and stronger tactical compatibility.

Beep! Beep~

Finally.

The referee blew the whistle to end the game.

Russia 0:0 Spain.

The host seemed to have won a defensive battle, and the European Cup champion could not show off in Leningrad.

In the St. Petersburg Stadium, passionate slogans resounded through the sky.

All Russian fans are looking forward to the 2018 World Cup!

The Spanish players left the field in frustration.

In the passage.

Mignano summarized the team's problems with an anxious tone:

"Rhythm changes and speeding up, these two points we failed too much."

"The tendency to pass the ball is too obvious!"

"We are too slow, and the opponent has enough time to adjust the defensive spacing."

Bosque stroked his mustache and interrupted: "Didn't these problems exist after Xavi left and before Lee appeared?"

Mignano nodded and didn't continue.

"Our next opponent is the more difficult Mexico."

Li Kang was not anxious.

He felt that Russia played very well, with simple, rough and pragmatic tactics, and full of fighting spirit.

A group of top fighters from the Russian Premier League are enough to overturn ordinary European teams.

Before entering the locker room, I heard someone calling my name.

Infantino and Pele led a group of staff and came over enthusiastically.

"Take good care of your injury, we look forward to your performance in the Confederations Cup and the World Cup."

Pele grabbed Li Kang's left hand and smiled: "I hope to see you healthy in the World Cup next year. The Spanish team has the hope of reaching the top of the world again. I am very optimistic about Spain."

The faces of the Spanish players suddenly sank.

Since 1990, the team that the King of Football Pele favored in every World Cup has been eliminated in advance without exception, so Pele is called "Crow Mouth" and "World Cup Curse."

The first generation of the King of Football let go of his hand, and then gently hugged Li Kang.

Since FIFA called Pele "The King of Football", the world has the concept of "King of Football" for the first time.

Infantino and Pele did not talk to the Spanish players for too long, and turned to the Russian locker room.

"You have the hope of making history in the World Cup next year. I am optimistic about Russia."

"Goloven, your talent on the green field is simply overflowing."

That night.

Sochi Fest Stadium.

Germany beat the African champion Cameroon 5-0.

Leverkusen's twin stars are just starting out.

Dortmund's little rocket shines in Russia.

Bayern's stars are both offensive and defensive.

Real Madrid's midfield is precisely guided.

The German tanks that have completed the transition from old to new are raging on the Black Sea coast.

Loew is very graceful. After winning the game, he took the initiative to shake hands and hug the opposing coach and players.

At the same time.

The overwhelming battle reports spread rapidly on the Internet.

"Passing and controlling is dead, Russia draws with Spain!"

"Passing and controlling is dead? The German team played a pleasing and smooth pass, slaughtering the African lions. 》

《Is the passing and controlling dead? 》

《Pele: I think Spain will win. 》

The number of comments soared.

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[I think Germany will win. Spain is not good. They have a lot of super accessories but lack the backbone and midfield soul. 】

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[I heard these lines so many times in the 2014 World Cup. What if Li Mingdeng returns? 】

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[Confederations Cup curse. This year's Confederations Cup champion is destined not to win the World Cup next year. 】

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[Spain's next opponent is Mexico, the intercontinental champion of North America and the Caribbean. The matador fleet is expected to capsize! 】

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[These days, even Li Mingdeng's team can't win. It's getting harder and harder to play. 】

The next morning.

Kazan training base.

The players are playing a group match.

Li Kang and Bosque are sitting on the sidelines in the sun.

Mignano tried many formations. Unfortunately, without Iniesta, David Silva, Cazorla, Li Kang and others, the problem of rhythm change and speed-up could not be completely solved.

"Aren't they all from La Masia? Why are the speed-up methods so simple? The tendency of rhythm change is too obvious!"

"The styles of these players are not compatible at all."

"The offensive ideas are too confusing."

The Spanish assistant coach was so anxious that he paced back and forth.

Bosque peeled the apple slowly, his thoughts flying far away: the performance of the World Cup next year may not be as good as the 2014 World Cup.

The old and the new are replaced.

Li Kang's World Cup journey may be more difficult than that of several national team predecessors.

"Li, eat an apple."