Chapter 138 Trippier’s mentality change, tough Matic

"The penalty kick was scored! Li Mo's first penalty kick in the Premier League, the first time he scored two goals in a Premier League game, will there be a hat trick?!"

Zhan Jun's passionate commentary spread throughout the Internet along with the live broadcast footage. Zhang Lu said hehe: "Xiao Li is in very good condition. Sheffield United's tactics in this game are also very clear. They are bullying Sunderland and they can't stop them."

Stop their advance, let Xiao Li stay in the penalty area to take charge of shooting, and don't let Xiao Li retreat to get the ball. Hey, with full firepower, Sunderland's three central defenders, O'Shea, Brown, and Bu

Rambull, these are all famous defenders in the Premier League, but they can't do anything to Xiao Li."

"Yes, O'Shea and Brown are both very familiar players to Premier League fans. The two brothers just moved from Manchester United to Sunderland this season, but O'Shea has only just returned from injury. Maybe this has also affected his condition.

, Zhang said, what adjustments do you think Sunderland coach Bruce will make in the second half?"

"Well, Ferdinand Jr. was injured in the third round of the league, which really made it difficult for Sunderland to arrange a central defender partner. Bruce wanted to adjust, but he had no cards to play with. Let me say that this time, he and Bruce

Instead of stacking people in the penalty area, it is better to think of ways to use the wings. The two wings of Sheffield United, Bertrand and Trippier, almost treat Sunderland's half as their own backyard."

"Haha, but if Bruce had asked Sunderland's defenders to focus more on the wings, Lee would have retreated to get the ball and penetrated through the middle. Speed ​​may have also been prepared."

"That's true, no matter what, Li Mo can perform well no matter how he plays in this game, but I still hope that he will grab more points in the penalty area, hehe, so that he can score another one sooner."

Domestic fans, like Zhan Jun and Zhang Lu, are all looking forward to Li Mo scoring another goal, and that will be the first hat trick performed by an Asian player in the Premier League!

Speed ​​thought the same on the sidelines. Li Mo had already scored two goals, so naturally he also wanted to see his beloved disciple perform a hat trick.

However, the game time of the first half was almost up. After the referee blew the half-time whistle, the Sheffield United players walked towards the dressing room talking and laughing.

Trippier is very happy. In six Premier League games, he has already provided three assists. This performance was not only unexpected by others, but even he himself did not expect it.

Although he is confident in his own ability, Trippier still knows that he has taken advantage of the team system by being able to play in the Premier League so quickly.

Medel was wiping his butt from behind, and he could boldly attack forward. Li Mo and Vardy were both masters of grabbing points in the penalty area. As long as the ball he passed was more reliable, the two of them could basically grab points.

If he continues to play like this, it would be weird if his assist data doesn't increase.

He was grateful to Sheffield United and Speed ​​for loaning him out and allowing him to play in the Premier League, but he was always looking forward to returning to Manchester City and playing for the Manchester City first team.

But during summer training and the start of the Premier League, his thoughts slowly changed.

He is a smart man. Manchester City is now about to transform into a new giant in the Premier League. There has been fierce competition with Manchester United from the beginning of this season. Will he really get a chance when he returns to Manchester City?

A team that aims to compete for the Premier League championship would allow a player like him who has only played in the Premier League to start? It is impossible to think about it.

But here at Sheffield United, his starting position has been established from the first Premier League game. The coach trusts him, his teammates are dedicated to striving for honors, the team's legs are visible to the naked eye as a future superstar, and the players have a good relationship.

, there’s no such thing as off-field nonsense.

Then why not just stay in a team like this and grow?

Trippier is now very satisfied with his position in the team and has no discomfort with life in Sheffield. Anyway, it is very close to his hometown of Bury Town in Manchester. He can go back home at any time if he wants.

Sheffield itself is also one of the largest cities in the UK. It is not as good as London and Manchester, but it is not bad.

The more Trippier thinks about it, the more he feels that Sheffield United is good. This is a team in the process of growth and a team that pursues honors. Everyone is young and has big legs. The head coach Speed ​​knows how to use them.

, urban construction is also good.

"Hey Kieran, what are you thinking about?"

Li Mo smiled and put his arms around Trippier's shoulders. Trippier assisted him to open the scoring in the first half. The two are now cooperating more and more tacitly. He also likes "Crispy" very much. This future leader

The British football team will be able to compete for the top right back in the Premier League with a few more years of growth.

"Ah? Nothing."

Trippier was startled, and when he saw it was Li Mo, he waved his hands repeatedly.

"Are you missing home? Hey, I heard Harry say last time that there is a famous market in your hometown. You can take us there when you have time someday. You can also go home and have a look.

.”

"Ah, Berry Market! I haven't been there for a long time. Okay, when you are free later, I will take you there with me."

As soon as he mentioned his hometown, Trippier's eyes lit up and he introduced it to Li Mo eloquently.

The two returned to the locker room arm in arm, and other teammates were somewhat interested when they heard Trippier's introduction to Berry's market.

This is a famous open-air market throughout England, and several players immediately expressed their intention to visit it. Trippier naturally patted his chest and wanted to be a tour guide for his teammates.

Speed, who was watching this scene, was naturally very happy.

The relationship between the players under his command is getting closer and closer, which is definitely a good thing for the team, and Trippier is still on loan from Manchester City. The more satisfied he is with the team and teammates, the better Sheffield United will be.

There is a chance to buy him out from Manchester City.

However, the game still had to be played in the second half, and Speed ​​had to interrupt the players' discussion to start arranging tactics for the second half.

The overall playing style does not need to be significantly changed, but Sunderland must be prevented from playing high balls.

Apart from anything else, Bendtner's heading ability and physical fitness are still top-notch in the Premier League. In the first half, Sunderland had several sporadic counterattacks directly looking for Bendtner, and Montgomery's interception was quite embarrassing.

After all, the difference in size and strength between the two was too big. In order to prevent Sunderland from going all out in the second half and directly launching a high ball to Bendtner as the bridgehead to launch a counterattack, Speed ​​decided to replace Montgomery with Matic in the midfield.

Matic has been playing as a defensive midfielder for some time, and has performed very well in several substitute appearances. Speed ​​is now interested in gradually increasing his playing time. Maybe the day when the Serbian will be allowed to start is not far away.

Montgomery smiled and sat down next to Matic, who looked excited, and told him what he should pay attention to, mainly his feelings against Bendtner several times in the first half. Montgomery is usually very enthusiastic about this young junior.

Teaching him experience.

After all, he is an old man from Sheffield United. After so many years of hard work, he has experienced the joy of being promoted to the Premier League and the sadness of continuing to be in the slump in the English Championship. He has experienced both great joy and great sorrow. Now he has returned to the Premier League and the team's record is very good. Montgomery

He also knew that it was time for him to give up his position.

It's not that I'm depressed or uncomfortable. After all, several old guys, Chris Morgan and Stephen Quinn, are sitting on the bench now. Montgomery is older and knows his physical condition, so he has no objection to being on the bench.

On the contrary, he is also grateful that the club gave him a new contract extension, which makes it clear that he will stay at the club for retirement.

Therefore, Montgomery also tried his best to help Matic transform. Watching Matic change and grow day by day, Montgomery only felt gratified.

"Nick, don't worry, I won't let you down!"

Matic said gratefully to Montgomery that he would keep Montgomery and the coaching staff's help and expectations in mind.

From being almost abandoned by his original club to being valued by everyone in his new club, Matic has always been holding back a lot of energy.

He must be kicked out and play solidly in the Premier League!

Maybe he still had the emotion of making Chelsea regretful before, but now, he just wants to prove that he is worthy of Sheffield United's fancy, and wants to use good performance to repay the coaching team and Montgomery for their patient help.

Montgomery also handed the captain's armband to Li Mo again. Li Mo hugged the old man and then solemnly put on the captain's armband.

By the time halftime ends, he will no longer be the last one to walk out of the locker room, but the first one.

Wearing the captain's armband, he was the first to walk out of the tunnel, taking his teammates with him!

"Xiao Li wears the captain's armband again! It seems that our guess is right. Matic completed the warm-up on the sidelines near the end of the first half. The tall midfielder will replace Montgomery at the beginning of the second half.

Already."

"Hey, that's right. If Sunderland wants to equalize, they can only rely on Bendtner to open up the situation. It's not wrong to play Matic at this time. Even if they can't fight, but the size is there, it will always be better than

Montgomery is better."

Zhan Jun and Zhang Lu analyzed the tactical changes of the two teams in the second half.

Sunderland has indeed given up on the idea of ​​attacking on the ground. Sheffield United's current midfielder has a very strong ground strangulation ability. Sunderland has tried it many times in the first half and it is difficult to get past it.

At the beginning of the second half, Sunderland directly hit Bendtner with a high ball.

Bendtner, who had been frustrated for a half, was also working hard to prove himself. Seeing Li Mo score twice, he felt very unhappy.

Matic didn't hesitate at all. His body shape is actually a bit slender and he is not the type of heavy defensive midfielder, but this does not mean that he dare not confront the big center.

Facing the ball, Matic and Bendtner took off almost at the same time, both trying to get the first landing spot.

Bendtner occupies a favorable position, he opened his arms, trying to get Matic stuck behind him, but Matic directly supported Bendtner's shoulders, forcibly raising his take-off height.

, successfully interfered with the ball and destroyed it out of the sideline!

After the two landed from the air, they both fell to the ground uncontrollably. Bendtner was a little angry. He thought Matic had committed a foul from behind, so he stood up cursing.

Matic didn't give up at all. He stood up and directly butted heads with Bendtner, "Don't just talk nonsense. If you want to fight, we will do it now. If you don't dare, get away!"

Bendtner blushed. He really didn't expect Matic to dare to challenge him directly, and it didn't look like he was joking.

Although he is tall, Bendtner has never had a fight with anyone on the court. The most serious conflict before was not with an opponent, but with a teammate on the court. At that time, he was still at Arsenal and was beaten by a teammate.

Debayor broke his nose.

Matic and Bendtner are about the same height, although they appear slimmer in stature, but they have an extremely tough attitude.

Team members from both sides who saw this unexpected situation rushed over.

But Bendtner muttered a few words, then suddenly said, "You wait," and then took a step back and turned away.

Matic curled his lips and then gave a reassuring gesture to his teammates.

Speed ​​was expressionless at the scene, but he was cheering inwardly.

"This kid is so tough and talented!"
Chapter completed!