The Spanish media are optimistic about Deportivo La Coruna winning at home. However, what is interesting is that in the current La Liga standings, Deportivo has one point less than Sporting Gijon, ranking behind Gijon.
Competing for two.
After the start of this season, Deportivo did not start well. The current record is two wins, two draws and two losses, including a 1-5 defeat to the defending champion Valencia. However, in the last two rounds, Deportivo
Runa's form began to improve, and he tied with Real Betis in the fifth round of the league, and then defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in an away game in the sixth round of the league.
On the day of the game, countless people came. Outside the Riazor Stadium, there was a sea of people and the lights were bright. The attendance rate of the Riazor Stadium, which can accommodate 34,611 people, was over 90% today.
Deportivo's opponent Sporting Gijon is not a strong team, and this matchup is not a focus match. Even the commentator was surprised that so many fans came to watch the game.
"The Riazor Stadium is almost full, and this game is unexpectedly attracting attention." Commentator D'Agostino said while looking at the crowded team.
"The away defeat against Real Madrid ignited the enthusiasm of Deportivo La Coruña fans. Facing newly promoted Sporting Gijon in this game, Deportivo people are eager for a wonderful victory." Gonzalez
said.
"Coach Li Ang will be unhappy when he sees this scene." D'Agostino said with a smile, and then his partner also laughed.
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As fans entered the stadium one after another and took their seats, both teams were sitting in the locker rooms preparing for their respective matches.
"I don't need to say more about what kind of team Deportivo is. Deportivo's offensive ability is very strong. Facing such an opponent, there is no way to defend." Li Ang stood beside the players.
In front of them, "So, I plan to attack on the away road. Modric, are you ready for this game?"
The teammates looked at the Croatian. After Mata was injured, everyone was speculating about who would replace Mata. However, during the past two days of training, everyone could see that Modric would replace him.
Javier Blanco won the starting position.
Modric held back his excitement and nodded vigorously. This game will be his first start for Sporting Gijon. Mata's injury is a headache for Li Ang, but,
For other players, such as Modric, it is a good opportunity to perform.
Li Ang drew the midfield position on the tactical board and wrote Modric's name on the right.
"In this game, your defensive tasks will be heavier. Marcos needs you to provide defensive help. Your main task is -" Li Ang clicked on Albertini's name on the tactical board.
"Protect Demi?" Modric asked. Previously, Carlos's task was to protect Albertini. When Li Ang nodded, he also nodded, "I understand, coach!"
Li Ang hesitated for a moment, then added: "In addition, if... there is a chance, you can jump in and attack. As for the timing, you can grasp it yourself!"
Modric nodded.
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Li Ang sighed in his heart. With Carlos on the court, this kid has a wide defensive sweep and can provide protection for the frontcourt attack. Mata does not need to take on too many defensive tasks. Now, Carlos is suspended.
, Li Ang can only send Marcos, but a defensive midfielder like Marcos is conscientious and sticks to the center, and his coverage is smaller than Carlos. At this time, Modric is needed to help defend, which will inevitably reduce Sporting Gijon's ability.
Offensive force.
In a sense, Carlos' absence has a greater impact on the team than Mata.
"Well, I mean there is a chance... on the premise of doing a good job in defense, do you understand, Luka?" Li Ang thought for a while, and finally had to remind Modric. He was worried that Modric, who had won the starting spot, would kill him.
The rise of the enemy only focused on participating in the attack.
Luka Modric nodded, "I understand, coach."
"Also...Marcos." Li Ang named Marcos. With Carlos suspended, Marcos will be the biggest barrier to Sporting Gijon's midfield.
"Protect the midfield! I understand, boss!" Marcos said.
Li Ang looked at him and nodded: "Yes, your job is the same as before. You have to work harder in midfield defense."
Then, Li Ang glanced at Albertini again, and the latter nodded, indicating that he understood what to do. Li Ang also smiled. This is the role of veterans. Sometimes you don't need to say anything at all, they will understand.
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Leon named Ribery again, "Frank, you are on the left wing. Today I ask you to be extra active. Don't you like to pass people? Go ahead and pass people as much as you want today. Your task is to disrupt Deportivo's right wing."
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"How messed up is it? Is it a mess?" Ribery asked.
"Ah?" Facing the powerful enemy Deportivo La Coruna, the atmosphere in the locker room was a bit solemn. Ribery suddenly said this. Li Ang was stunned at first, and then laughed, "Yes, just do that, you
Mix it up as much as you want. Don’t you think you are a bird in a cage? Let’s fly today.”
"I'm not a little bird, I'm a big bird." Ribery muttered.
There was a burst of laughter in the locker room.
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Compared with the slightly solemn atmosphere in the Sporting Gijon locker room, the atmosphere in Deportivo La Coruña's locker room is relatively active. Although the start of the league this season was relatively average, the team's recent recovery has improved, especially in the last game.
Defeating Real Madrid 1-0 in an away game brought Deportivo's energy back, and their players' self-confidence increased. They said to themselves that they were still the super team that made many European giants tremble.
division!
Irueta stood among the players, who had already changed their jerseys.
Irueta was not outstanding as a player, but as a coach, his performance is quite amazing. Not counting this new season, Irueta has coached Atletico Deportivo for 7 years. This is a very utilitarian modern era.
It is very rare in the football circle. In these 7 years, Irueta became the "godfather" figure of the team. He was very influential in Deportivo!
Of course, Irueta is also eligible for such special treatment. Before Irueta came to Atletico Deportivo, Atletico Deportivo was just a team that shocked Spain. And Irueta
He turned this team into Super Depor (SuperDepor) and even Champion Depor (Depor). He led the team to win the first Spanish Football League championship in the team's history, as well as a Spanish King's Cup.
and two Spanish Super Cups.
Irueta once told reporters that he would not fight 4231 without Belleron.
This sentence not only illustrates his love for Beleron, but also illustrates this man's arrogance.
Because he actually had Belleron, he played 4231 firmly.
Deportivo's 4231 is a typical 4231, with two wingers who are good at breaking through, a classic midfielder and a powerful center, and two defensive midfielders to protect them. This lineup has become tacit and stable after initial debugging.
Mauro in the middle has a good sense of position and mainly serves as a barrier for the defense and to connect the team. He usually hands the ball to Belleron in the attacking midfielder. Sergio runs all over the field, making up for interceptions and assisting everywhere.
Belleron, the attacking midfielder, often returns to the center circle to get the ball, and then pushes the ball to both sides, or helps the assisting full-backs and midfielders to cooperate. Belleron, who seems not to be running, sometimes inadvertently counterattacks in the frontcourt.
It also often creates perfect killing opportunities.
Luke on the left prefers to penetrate the penalty area to look for opportunities, leaving room for assists to Romero, while Victor on the right wanders on the sideline and rarely cuts inside.
In addition, Depor's defense is solid, and the wings are almost unbreakable, because there are always two people pestering each other. The center is also very stable, with at least two players protecting the center position together, plus the team's stability and tacit understanding.
The opponent has very few chances to gain possession of the ball.
It is worth mentioning that counterattack is also a main offensive method of Depor. With two sharp wingers and Belleron's weird passing, the quality of Depor's counterattack has always been very high. There are three people in the team who are almost indispensable.
, center backs Andrade, Mauro Silva and Belleron. In the second round of the 2004 European Champions Cup semi-finals, Andrade and Mauro were absent for the first time at the same time. As expected, Depor's defense was no longer unbreakable.
Now, stars such as Andrade, Mauro Silva and Belleron are all healthy, Deportivo has a well-organized lineup and is in good shape. It can be said that morale is at its peak.
Therefore, Irueta has full confidence in his team.
The team had performed poorly in the new season, and Irueta also breathed a sigh of relief. After defeating Real Madrid 1-0 in an away game, he breathed a sigh of relief. However, in Irueta's view, everyone must
Remembering the horror of Super Depor again, they still need to establish their prestige, and they need to establish their prestige with a big victory.
And now, the newly promoted Sporting Gijon has become the target of Irueta's Sporting Gijon to establish its power!
At this moment, Irueta looked at his players and glanced at everyone with cold eyes, "At half-time, my request is that at the end of the half-time, the balance of victory has been completely tilted!"
Sporting Gijon, if you are to blame, it's your bad luck. Irueta raised his head slightly, left his players, walked to the players' corridor, and walked to the coaching bench.
