1269 Challenge the Legend!
The Chinese team and England will fight each other in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, which makes the fleet street feel very complicated.
On the one hand, looking at the quarterfinals, the Chinese team looks like the weakest opponent.
But on the other hand, when you see that the coach of the Chinese team is Situ Yunbing, Fleet Street feels that the game will definitely not be as smooth as expected!
After all, Situ Yunbing's halo was too shining, and the shocking impact on Fleet Street enveloped them like a shadow.
Just like now, they basically cannot over-praise the success of a team in the Premier League, the success of any team behind them is the first, and before time fades away the passionate years of the Red Army dynasty, I am afraid that any excessive praise will be sneered.
Although Situ Yunbing was in a relaxed state, he was still very focused and serious about preparations for war.
There are no teams that are easy to play on the World Cup stage, and the opponents do not have absolutely obvious weaknesses. At least it is very difficult for the Chinese team to play against their opponents' weaknesses.
But preparations still need to be done. Even if you cannot deploy the opponent's weaknesses, at least you must curb the opponent's strong offensive points.
The day before the game, Situ Yunbing attended the pre-match press conference and he saw many familiar faces.
This is a press conference where he met the most media acquaintances he has met after leaving Britain.
After he sat down, he spoke to everyone who smiled, "Hey, guys, do you miss me? If tomorrow is a Premier League championship battle, you should have thought of the title?"
The reporters on Fleet Street were laughing.
Situ Yunbing calmed down his emotions and began to become serious.
When the reporter asked him how he viewed the opponent of England, Situ Yunbing solemnly said: "Before the World Cup, I paid attention to the British report. Haven't you already made an evaluation of England's strength?
The strongest Three Lions Legion in the past 20 years!
Isn't it?"
Everyone laughed again.
In fact, looking back at every major tournament in England, whether it is the European Cup or the World Cup, Fleet Street always uses similar titles.
The strongest in the past 10 years! The strongest in 20 years!
Anyway, I dare not use the strongest in history!
After all, England won the World Cup in the country back then. Before England won the World Cup for the second time, even the Fleet Street, which has always been unspoken, would not use the strongest words in history, which would be a joke.
Fleet Street reporters looked helpless.
Of course they are hyping up.
I'm afraid no one can tell whether England is the strongest in the past 20 years.
So a reporter asked Situ Yunbing about his personal opinion.
Situ Yunbing said lightly: "England's overall strength is definitely strong. As for where it is in the World Cup, they need to work hard to win. If they win the Chinese team, they will be the semi-finals, and further the finals will be the finals.
Only champions are considered the strongest, which is common sense.
It is undeniable that the stars in the England team are indeed players recognized by the general public.
But in terms of technology and tactics, I have not seen that England has a strong position, or that it has an advantage over other teams."
This is not because Situ Yunbing whispered nonsense to disrupt the morale of England. Since England denied the outdated 442, it has no decent skills and tactics. If it is good, it will be the credit of the star. If it is not good, it will be x**t.
The Fleet Street reporter immediately asked him about his outlook for the game.
Situ Yunbing said calmly: "As I said before, whoever wins the Chinese team or England team will enter the World Cup semi-finals tomorrow night.
England is not unfamiliar with the semi-finals, but every step forward of the Chinese team is to create a new history. I believe that from this point of view, England's fighting spirit may lose to the Chinese team.
Of course, tomorrow night's game may prove that my idea is absolutely wrong.
Once England easily destroys the Chinese team's defense line, I will congratulate the Three Lions on advancing to the semi-finals."
Finally, a reporter asked him if he would bring an unexpected tactical impact in England?
Situ Yunbing smiled and said, "There are no so many surprises. The strength and weakness of the Chinese team and England have determined our passiveness in the game. Therefore, even if I want to create some surprises for England, I am afraid England will not agree.
I think tomorrow night's game will be a typical game, more about the focus of overall team confrontation, competition of will, avoiding mistakes, etc.
Someone is ingenious and wants to catch his opponent off guard?
I'm afraid it's not realistic."
After the pre-match press conference, Situ Yunbing returned to the hotel to rest for a night, and then prepared to set off for Lussel the next day.
The next day, the front page title of The Times spread throughout the world.
Southgate vs Legend!
Media such as the Guardian also quoted similar titles to attract attention!
In fact, it seems that Fleet Street is relatively restrained, so you should try your best to reduce the pressure on the Three Lions Legion!
After all, Southgate and England challenged Situ Yunbing as the key report.
It is obvious that it is to make the England team's mentality easier.
Perhaps Fleet Street has overlooked the outstanding performance of the Chinese team in four World Cup games, but only believes that Situ Yunbing will be a stumbling block to prevent the Three Lions from entering the semi-finals!
Lessel Landmark Stadium.
The opening ceremony of this World Cup is held here, and the final will be staged here.
The Chinese team was fortunate to play a life-and-death battle with England in this most famous stadium in Qatar.
This stadium, which can accommodate more than 80,000 people, is also packed today. Both neutral fans and fans of both teams are enthusiastic about entering the court to watch the game.
Before the game, Situ Yunbing delivered an inspiring speech in the locker room.
“England is like giants, and we are like dwarves, but today we have the opportunity to slaughter giants!
Remember, we will be beaten for a long time, the situation will be very passive, stay calm, be patient, and wait for the opportunity to give the opponent a blow and kill!
We have nothing to keep. We may not be as experienced as England in terms of experience and not as famous as them, but we can definitely not lose to our opponents in terms of running!
Treat this as the most important game in our entire career, no one!”
The Chinese generals were full of fighting spirit, everyone looked resolute, and they were full of fighting spirit for the upcoming game!
When Situ Yunbing watched the players leave the locker room, he was the last one to go out.
When he arrived at the player passage, he saw the two teams of players standing in line. He passed by the English lineup and couldn't help but stop next to Arnold.
Arnold turned his head and looked at him, immediately raised his head and raised his chest, smiled at Situ Yunbing and said, "Boss, long time no see!"
Situ Yunbing patted his shoulder and said, "The world's number one right guard, today I don't want to see you show off your might on the court."
But Arnold smiled bitterly and said, "I also hope that the boss will not deploy tactics against me."
Situ Yunbing smiled and passed by.
When he walked to the front of the England lineup, Sancho, who was standing in the third place, said solemnly to Situ Yunbing: "Hello, boss, I have never had the chance to say thank you."
After Griezmann left Liverpool, Sancho became the main player in Liverpool's forward line, and he was able to make it through, but if you want to talk about world-class, there is still a certain distance.
Situ Yunbing smiled at him and said, "There is no need to thank me. I am happy for you to see your development going well. I have not let down the talent God has given you. This is great."
His eyes swept away other familiar players in England. Situ Yunbing nodded to them and walked out of the player channel.
For some reason, generals such as Sterling, Rashford, and Ali all breathed a sigh of relief.
Even though Situ Yunbing has been away from the Premier League for more than four years, they were still full of fear when they faced Situ Yunbing as their opponents!
Situ Yunbing came to the stadium. The coach of the Three Lions Army, Southgate, wore a vest shirt and trousers, was very gentlemanly. He took the initiative to go to Situ Yunbing. Before Situ Yunbing left the Premier League, Southgate had dealt with Situ Yunbing, but they were all cocktail parties held by the FA, and it was also about communicating and exchanging the national team for the recruitment of national players.
Southgate is full of respect for Situ Yunbing. He can understand better than other coaches in the World Cup how great and insurmountable the achievements Situ Yunbing made in the British arena!
At the same time, the Three Lions also benefited from the players trained by Situ Yunbing, such as Arnold, Sancho, and Sterling who defected from Anfield.
Situ Yunbing shook hands with Southgate and both smiled. After a few greetings, Southgate said to him: "The Chinese team reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup, which is another new history and may not be surpassed in the short term. As far as I know, the best record of the Asian team in the World Cup is the semi-finals of the semi-finals, and only once, this is a result that is close to the peak of Asian football history!"
Situ Yunbing said meaningfully: "Yes, it's just close to the best record in history and has not really surpassed it. If it can surpass it, it will be a new record that cannot be broken in the short term."
Southgate laughed and said, "I think it is possible for the Chinese team to eliminate England. I can only expect England to not make mistakes in the game!
I don't want to be labeled as a sinner when I return to London."
Situ Yunbing shrugged and said, "This is not new. Unless England wins the championship, there will always be sinners. Fleet Street likes to do this. I do feel a little sympathetic to you, but who made England the birthplace of modern football? The arrogance in your bones makes you bear the pressure of the entire country.
But from another perspective, if we can live up to the expectations of the entire country, it will definitely be a great achievement!
If you think about it this way, are you more motivated?”
Chapter completed!