While Li Ang was studying Manchester United, Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson was also studying their opponents.
Manchester United successfully defended its title in the Premier League and successfully reached the final of the Champions League. This Manchester United team has also been frequently compared to the 1999 Triple Crown team. The English media are also singing praises for Manchester United.
I believe that the Red Devils led by Ferguson can defeat the Nerazzurri and return to the top of Europe.
In order to cheer up the team, the English media even released remarks that Europe owes England a European Cup (England was eliminated in the 2008 European Cup qualifiers and failed to reach the European Cup finals). Therefore, in the Champions League, Manchester United must
Will win the championship.
This statement is really far-fetched. The English team did not enter the European Cup. This is because they committed suicide because of their lack of strength. When did Europe owe England a European Cup? However, today's English people just like to hear such remarks.
Of course they don’t think that the England team did not reach the European Cup because of strength issues. Manchester United and Chelsea both reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. There are two Premier League teams in the semi-finals. Manchester United reached the Champions League final. This is the Premier League.
The evidence of strength is also evidence of the strength of English football. We are strong.
The UK is deliberately creating an optimistic atmosphere that Manchester United will win the championship, but Ferguson does not feel that there is anything to be optimistic about in this game. As an experienced head coach, he has seen all kinds of opponents and played against
He has been through countless finals and won countless championship honors, but a seasoned player like Ferguson has to admit that the Inter Milan he is about to face in the final is an extremely difficult opponent.
Inter Milan has a powerful center like Adriano and a practical shooter like Diego Milito on the front line, and the Argentine forward is a famous big-game player. In addition, there are also players like Aguero and Cassano.
A talented shooter.
In terms of midfield, Inter Milan is even more powerful. Croatian star Modric has grown into a top midfield star under the guidance of Li Ang. Juan Mata and Arshavin are separated on both sides, with strong offensive power.
In addition, Juan Carlos, a comprehensive defensive midfielder, is a tough barrier that any team has to face if they want to break through Inter Milan's goal.
On the defense line, the combination of Samuel and Chivu can be said to be time-tested. The left back Evra is also known as the best left back in today's football. At the right back position, there are experienced veterans.
Zanetti, and the powerful Maicon.
Brazilian goalkeeper Cesar is also considered one of the best goalkeepers in football today.
It can be said that this Inter Milan is extremely powerful, and after three seasons of guidance from Li Ang, they have a very tacit understanding. This is a very mature team.
In the past, Inter Milan often gave people the impression that they were weak in competitions and were not mentally strong enough. However, the current Inter Milan can be said to be the best team in Europe in the finals. This is a team that already has the heart of a championship.
's team.
Of course, what makes Ferguson most afraid is the young coach of Inter Milan. He is a little fox, cunning and cunning.
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Ferguson is having a meeting with his coaching staff.
As the game approached, Ferguson found that he could not predict the tactics that Li Ang might adopt.
When Inter Milan faced Arsenal and Liverpool before, it can be said that they used their strong offensive capabilities to defeat Wenger and Benitez's teams. Arsenal and Liverpool were completely stunned. Ultimately failed miserably.
Judging from the games between Inter Milan and Arsenal and Liverpool, Li Ang may continue to hold high the banner of offense, give full play to Inter Milan's offensive capabilities, and compete against Manchester United.
If this is the case, Manchester United needs to be wary of Inter Milan's strong attack in the opening stage. As long as they don't concede the ball and survive the fierce attack, Manchester United is fully capable of confronting Inter Milan. Ferguson still has certain expectations for his team. Confidence, the most important thing is to withstand the pressure at the beginning.
but……
"What if Inter Milan adopts a defensive counterattack strategy in the final?" said assistant coach Mike Whelan.
Ferguson frowned, he had to guard against this.
Li Ang's team is famous for its gorgeous offense. His 'LiOn' tactics have long been famous all over the world and are the focus of research by opponents. However, one thing has to attract Ferguson's attention. Li Ang's team is actually very He is good at defensive counterattacks, and, in fact, when Li Ang started at Sporting Gijon, he was famous for his defensive counterattacks. Both Real Madrid and Barcelona were tortured to death by Li Ang's anti-counterattack tactics.
In such an important game as the Champions League, what if Li Ang were more conservative and adopted defensive counterattack tactics?!
In that case, how should Manchester United respond? Should they attack from the beginning? Or should they focus on defense?
If the focus is on staying safe, then what should Li Ang do if he takes advantage of the situation and seizes the initiative in the game?!
Ferguson had a headache: Generally speaking, a team has an obvious tactical imprint and there are rules to be found. However, Li Ang is a cunning little fox who is hard to guard against.
"This final will be very difficult. The opponent is very tenacious and cunning. Li Ang may adopt an offensive stance or adopt a conservative style of play. They are very good at both tactics. Now, what about us? We have two options: first, attack hard at the beginning of the game, try to score goals as soon as possible, and force the press to come out and attack us. That way we will have more opportunities. However, we also have to guard against Inter Milan's attack from the beginning. Strong attack, in this case, there will be an attack at the beginning of the game. Such a game will be very intense and there will be greater chance. We must take precautions, that is, in the attack state, Inter Milan will score first, and then they will defend in a wretched manner. Fight back, fight our counterattack."
After Ferguson finished speaking, he looked at the thinking assistants and stretched out two fingers. "Second, we shrunk at the beginning of the game and focused on defense to avoid conceding the ball first. In this case, if the international It doesn't matter if Milan attacks. We just need to stabilize our defense and fight their counterattack. Of course, this will also sacrifice our offensive initiative. However, if Inter Milan also focuses on defense, then the game will be very anxious. And boring, in this case, they may drag the game to a penalty shootout, and in the end we can only gamble on luck."
"Which one do you choose?" Ferguson paused again and asked.
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At the same time, at the hotel where Inter Milan stayed, Li Ang had a meeting with the coaching staff in his room.
"Offensive, use our offensive energy; the latter is to focus on defense and fight Manchester United's counterattack." Li Ang raised two fingers and looked around his assistant, "Which one do you choose?"
