bigabreads Chapter 788 Confrontation of Strength
Chapter 788 Confrontation of Strength
Chapter 788 Confrontation of Strength
Chapter 142 Confrontation of Strength
Ancelotti on the sidelines was taken aback. He guessed that Manchester City would start the attack, so Manchester United was also prepared, but even so, the opponent still easily found a chance to shoot.
Fortunately, Sterling's kick flew away. Otherwise, it would be difficult for goalkeeper De Gea to shoot at such a close distance in the penalty area.
Guardiola rubbed his stiff face with his hands. The moment Sterling shot, Guardiola was ready to celebrate, but the shot was ridiculously high.
"Sterling wasted a great opportunity!" Andy Gray said, holding a microphone.
"However, Manchester United's defense needs attention. Even without David Silva, Manchester City's offensive ability is very strong. De Bruyne's ability to instigate offense is not as weak as David Silva!" Gary Neville Said.
Sterling in the penalty area held his head in regret for a while, then turned and left the penalty area.
De Gea placed the ball on the edge of the small penalty area. Manchester City did not retreat too far. They pressed very high, preventing Manchester United from being able to control the ball again.
With no space for a short pass, De Gea simply drove forward with a big foot.
When Manchester United opened the goal kick, Li Qingshan's pressure was much less, because at this time Manchester United's formation could be higher, and it would not be crushed by Manchester City.In fact, De Gea's kick was not for Li Qingshan, but for Fellaini.
The Belgian chest stopped the ball before handing it to Pogba.
Ancelotti is confident that Manchester United is not afraid of the opponent's high position in the frontcourt.If City want to replicate what they did against Manchester United last season, they are underestimating how much United have improved this season.
After Pogba got the ball, Li Qingshan withdrew from the penalty area. Pogba passed the ball to Li Qingshan and pulled it to the left. At this time, Di Maria, who was on the left side, slanted into the penalty area. , Mata on the right also moved laterally from the right to the center.
Valencia began to press up. Unlike Manchester City's two full-backs who both pressed past the center circle, Manchester United's full-backs only pressed up to participate in assists.
Ancelotti is still quite afraid of the abilities of Manchester City's frontcourt attackers.If there are not enough defensive numbers in the backcourt, the opponent's counterattack is still quite threatening.
The two midfielders Pogba and Fellaini pressed up, while Herrera stayed behind.This is Ancelotti's request. Manchester City is very afraid of Manchester United's counterattack. Isn't Manchester United afraid of Manchester City's counterattack?
When United started to attack with the ball, the fans at the Etihad Stadium began to tense up.
Li Qingshan holds the ball with his back, and behind him is Fernandinho.
Fernandinho didn't make it easy. He knew that his position was very important. If Fernandinho lost his position, Li Qingshan could shoot directly.
Fernandinho is one arm away from Li Qingshan. This distance will not allow Li Qingshan to escape easily, nor will it allow Li Qingshan to easily use his physical advantage.
Li Qingshan had already considered what to do before receiving the ball.
He felt the distance of Fernandinho behind him.
Don't want physical contact?
Li Qingshan sneered in his heart, I just want to come up to you for a physical confrontation!
Just like a post-up singles on the basketball court, Li Qingshan leaned back directly with the ball.
At this time, Fernandinho couldn't resist physically. If he avoided it, Li Qingshan would turn around directly.
Fernandinho had no choice but to bite the bullet.
He supported Li Qingshan's broad back with both hands, but it was like a mantis holding a cart, Li Qingshan still squeezed towards the restricted area with his back.
Fortunately, Kompany came up at this time, and Kompany put his hands on Li Qingshan's shoulders, resisting Li Qingshan's momentum of pushing back with his thighs.
Li Qingshan felt that there was someone behind him, he didn't need to look to know that it was Manchester City captain Kompany who came up.
This is what I want!
The reason why Li Qingshan chose to squeeze into the penalty area by himself was because he wanted the opponent's central defender to come out, especially Kompany!
Now that the central defender has come out, it will be easy to handle! !
Li Qingshan distributed the ball to the left, and Pogba has been waiting for the ball on this side for a while.
Pogba took the ball and paused, because at this time on the left, the right back Sabaleta was restrained by Di Maria, and at this time Sterling was still in the frontcourt and did not come back, so at this time Pogba Ba is unguarded.
Pogba dribbled the ball inward. It is naturally impossible for Manchester City to give Pogba such an easy opportunity. Otamendi and Yaya Toure came up to defend Pogba one after the other.
This is also the purpose of Pogbaton's move. He just wants to pull the opponent's defense out of the penalty area.
Guardiola looked at the situation a little anxiously. As a top midfielder who was once on the field, Guardiola certainly knew how dangerous Manchester City was at this time.
Manchester City's penalty area has been emptied! !
Pogba picked up the ball and picked it up to the penalty area! !
"Mata!!!!!!!!!"
I don't know when Mata has already run into the scenic area. He advanced at high speed and stopped the ball near the baseline.
Turning around and looking behind him, Otamendi raised his hand, indicating that Mata was offside, but the linesman did not raise the flag, and the referee naturally would not whistle.
It's a good shot! !
Mata did not stop the ball. In order to catch up with the ball, Mata was running at high speed.
Mata finally caught up to the ball as the football was about to cross the line, but he has no time to adjust now.
Mata's speed is not fast!
Therefore, Mata twisted his body forcibly and picked the ball diagonally backward.
The football flew from the bottom line to the penalty area behind.
Li Qingshan has already started to advance.
Kompany and Fernandinho dragged and tugged, but they couldn't stop Li Qingshan's progress.
Kompany tried to block Li Qingshan's path with his feet, but Li Qingshan seemed like a tank, and Kompany was almost knocked away by Li Qingshan.
However, Kompany finally put his hand on Li Qingshan's shoulder and pulled back desperately.
The same is true for Fernandinho, he almost put his entire body weight on Li Qingshan.
At this time, such a shocking picture appeared on the TV screen.
Li Qingshan rushed into the penalty area with two players behind him! !
Fortunately, Mata didn't need to jump to pass the ball. Li Qingshan stood directly, with the veins on his neck bulging, and headed the ball towards the top! !
(End of this chapter)