Wensheng's idea was just Wensheng's idea, but he would soon figure out why.

From Adkins' perspective, Lambert's speed is relatively slower than Jay Rodriguez, and his skills and dribbling are also slightly worse. Southampton has only one way to go in this game against Manchester City, that is, defensive counterattack, so it is not surprising that Adkins plays a single striker and sends Rodriguez to the team.

The referee Atkinson whistled and the game officially began.

Manchester City took the lead in kicking off, and Southampton's tactical thinking on defense was very clear. Except for forward Rodriguez running wildly in the frontcourt to try to press Manchester City, the other players' push was very limited.

Manchester City's two full-backs have moved forward. In Wensheng's tactical strategy, the supporting role of both sidebacks is very important, so Wensheng cannot let them moisten in the backcourt at this stage. As the home team, as the first time in the new season, Manchester City can only attack with all their strength.

Manchester City quickly completed the first wave of attack. Krish made a cross, Dzeko headed the ball, and Aguero grabbed the spot and shot. His part did not hit the right point, and he missed the goal.

During the summer training, Wen Sheng had particularly high requirements for Dzeko, which was based on the need for tactical design.

Where is Aguero's strength? The shooting lies in his shot. Dzeko, who matches him, is defined by Wensheng as a supportive center. Scoring goals is his responsibility, but it is also his responsibility to do the ball. He is the person who really connects with Silva and De Bruyne, and Aguero is regarded by Wensheng as the assassin in his dream, and he will complete the key blow.

Of course, in the process of the team's overall oppression, the team faced intensive defense and lacked the siege hammer of Dzeko, which was one of Wen Sheng's methods of breaking intensive defense.

In short, Wensheng will not hold the ground and cooperate like Mancini, but will focus on establishing a three-dimensional offensive model of Manchester City.

Less than two minutes into the game, Manchester City burned the war into Southampton's penalty area. Adkins was still a little anxious and stood on the sidelines to remind his players to improve their attention.

The game continued, Adkins did not mean to press high. He focused on building a defense line in his own half and did not want to compete with Manchester City for the control of the ball. However, Wen Sheng also played more carefully and was very careful in offensive tactics. After Silva and De Bruyne confiscated, they were mainly used for midfield support and two wings to pass the ball. The real tiring ones were Krish and Sabaleta. The two kept pressing up and crossing on the wing, specifically looking for Dzeko.

Adkins did not expect that Manchester City, which had a clear technical advantage, would play so roughly, so he simply crossed. Originally, his hard work on the ground blockade would have lost much effect. Dzeko was indeed not a cover, and his advantage in the air was quite obvious, but intermittently brought some threats to Southampton.

Because of this simple and crude attack, the midfielder composed of Melo and Yaya Toure does not have to be too pressed, and can protect the defense line well. Although Crystal Palace has lost the ball a lot, it is still difficult for Southampton to make an effective counterattack.

After playing for a while, Wensheng stood on the sidelines and shook his head, "The attack is still not a big threat!"

In the 15th minute, the situation on the field changed suddenly. Aguero actually lay on the ground while kicking, covering his knees with his hands, his expression was very painful.

Wen Sheng looked gloomy, and he couldn't understand why Aguero was injured, but according to this situation, Wen Sheng concluded that it would be difficult for Aguero to stick to the game.

Manchester City players quickly kicked the ball out of bounds. After receiving Atkinson's permission, Manchester City team doctors quickly went on the court to check Aguero's condition.

"Let Nasri run two laps and prepare to play!" Wensheng called Brian Kid over and signaled.

Nasri took the order and quickly stood up and ran to warm up. This guy is at least very honest in the team now. He saw Wensheng's coldness in Balotelli. If he didn't want him to be really ruined, he would have to be honest and obedient.

On the stretcher, Aguero was carried off the court. Manchester City fans gave Aguero a tribute, but they were worried. After Wen Sheng took office, he almost beat up all the strikers, and Drogba and Aspas were still sitting on the bench. Did Drogba or Aspas go?! Manchester City fans don't trust these two people very much.

After all, Drogba is old and his performance at Chelsea last season was relatively average, and Aspas doesn't make Manchester City fans worry-free.

What Balotelli didn't say was not on the roster at all. This part of Manchester City fans vaguely complained about Wen Sheng. Balotelli's role in some games last season was still very critical and he was able to score goals.

Wensheng called De Bruyne and Yaya Toure to explain to the two, and then Nasri also got his ears and ordered to appear on the bench. The team changed to 4231, and Dzeko made a single arrow.

De Bruyne became a winger and Silva became a front midfielder. The main reason for this arrangement is that he set up a center like Dzeko. Wensheng needs the winger to frequently insert into the penalty area. Silva is not as good as De Bruyne in this regard. After all, Wensheng had such a requirement before during the Crystal Palace.

Manchester City's change of formation made Adkins unable to see any reason for the time being. He thought Wen Sheng would stick to the 442 tactic.

But this single striker tactic is something Wen Sheng played in Crystal Palace. He would not be unaware of it. No matter how good he played, he quickly emphasized to the players to focus again.

The obvious change that can be seen is that Manchester City has become more breakthroughs on the wing road. In the original 442 tactics, the front midfielder retracts, and the full-backs must take into account the defense. Wen Sheng does not allow them to break through, but after the formation changes, the wingers Nasri and De Bruyne can exert their personal abilities.

In fact, the team's current lineup tactics are in progression. Wen Sheng must make detailed tactical requirements for each position. When the players' running-in level reaches a certain level, especially after actual combat running-in, Wen Sheng will definitely let go of the freedom of the frontcourt players and let everyone's imagination be fully displayed.

Now the lineup is not well-done, and the tacit understanding between players is not high enough. The loss of the ball will continue to occur. Although limiting their freedom is not conducive to offensive creation, it can at least make the team's defense more stable.

After Aguero came out, Manchester City's offensive rose instead of falling, with strong control. Both wings, De Bruyne and Nasri's personal breakthroughs, showed great power. As a result, less than 10 minutes after Manchester City scored a goal.

In the 23rd minute, De Bruyne cut inward after cooperating with Silva on the right, swayed continuously in the penalty area, dodged the defense of Southampton players and shot directly. De Bruyne's shot was quite weird. He did not go to the far corner as Davis wanted to hit the far corner, but hit the near corner. Davis made a mistake in judgment, and the ball passed through the crotch of Fonte and drilled straight into the near corner.

Manchester City took a 1-0 lead at home.
Chapter completed!