"Barcelona controlled the absolute initiative on the field. They pressed Sporting Gijon's half, but it was not enough, not enough. They never got any threatening offensive opportunities!" D'Agostino said.
"Sporting de Gijon's defense is very flexible. It can be seen that they have been preparing for this game for a long time. Barcelona's beautiful and smooth offense seemed to have encountered a wall. No, to be precise, it encountered several
A dam constantly intercepts and disintegrates the flood! This is what we see now about the lack of threat in Barcelona's offense!" Gonzalez said.
If Rijkaard heard commentator Gonzalez's words, he would definitely agree with his metaphor. Yes, he feels the same now. Sporting Gijon presses the defense tightly, and under layer of defense,
Barcelona's water-like offensive seems to be constantly blocked and diverted by several small dams. The result is that by the time it reaches Sporting Gijon's penalty area or in front of the goal, it has lost its edge and sharpness! There is no threat.
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Rijkaard stood up from the coaching bench and walked to the sidelines. However, he did not shout loudly or use gestures to direct the team to make changes. He felt that it was not that time yet. He was just observing the situation quietly.
. Or to be precise, Rijkaard has not yet found the fastest way to solve the problem. In this case, it is better not to change.
Maintaining the status quo!
The game lasted less than half an hour, but Rijkaard did not look too anxious. Although he lost a goal, he believed that the final victory must belong to his Barcelona.
Why is Rijkaard so confident? Because although he has not found an effective and quick solution for the time being, Rijkaard has actually seen through Li Ang's tactics. He knows what Sporting Gijon is doing, and, Rijkaard
Germany knows what the opponent's biggest solution to this tactic is.
What is it?
It's time!
Rijkaard had no quick solution to the problem, but he saw through it all and saw hope.
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Sporting Gijon presses the whole court, and running in such a large area is a very physically demanding job.
Just like the Sporting Gijon players' defense against Ronaldinho, the away team really stayed close to him, following him like a shadow. It was difficult for Ronaldinho to turn around, let alone feel comfortable.
launched an attack.
In addition to Ronaldinho, other Barcelona players, Xavi, Deco, Larsson, Eto'o and others also have "bodyguards" to take care of them. All Sporting Gijon players are devoted to defense.
The area in front of the penalty area is simply airtight. It is really difficult for Barcelona to get a threatening offensive opportunity under such circumstances!
However, Rijkaard is not in a hurry at this time!
Because he knew that Sporting de Gijon’s running and defending at all costs could not last for ninety minutes, let alone ninety minutes. It would be good if they could last for seventy minutes with such high-intensity pressing and movement defense.
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Rijkaard believes that as the game time goes by, as the physical strength of Sporting Gijon players is exhausted and the physical crisis comes, Sporting Gijon's seemingly indestructible defense will definitely reveal loopholes, and at that time, it will be Barcelona
It’s time to use their powerful attack power to destroy this opponent.
Even in Rijkaard's estimation, in the last five minutes of the first half, after forty minutes of fighting, the players of Sporting Gijon at that time, when the first half was about to end, if
It has reached a limit both physically and mentally. If Barcelona is lucky, they will be able to seize the opportunity that may arise and give Sporting Gijon a beautiful blow!
Time is Sporting Gijon’s biggest enemy!
It is precisely because he has seen through this that Rijkaard is not in a hurry. He knows that for Barcelona, the most important thing now is not to be disrupted by the opponent's full-court press and physical defense.
Rhythm, they are robbing them, Barcelona still have to stick to their own style of football.
If Barcelona is thrown into disarray by Sporting Gijon's pressing and the midfield falls into complete chaos, then it means that it has been thrown into chaos by Sporting Gijon's rhythm. Perhaps, this is the ultimate goal of the Chinese.
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Rijkaard would not let Leon get his wish. He observed from the sidelines. Then he shouted Xavi's name loudly and made a hand-down gesture to him.
This means to be stable, with me as the main player, playing as I should, and not to be affected by my opponent.
Harvey nodded in understanding.
Harvey has the ability to transfer the ball accurately, has a strong view of the overall situation, and controls the situation on the court. He is good at both long and short passes, has strong concealment and penetration. He has gorgeous footwork and rarely loses the ball while dribbling.
It is precisely because of this that he became Guardiola's indispensable successor and played a very important role in Rijkaard's tactics.
Later, Xavi immediately conveyed Rijkaard's tactical intentions to Deco.
Deco is a player that Rijkaard admires very much. This Brazilian-Portuguese is a representative of the all-round midfielder in modern football. He can attack, retreat and defend. He meets all the requirements assigned by the head coach and has both Brazilian skills and European skills.
of discipline.
Deco's dribbling skills correspond to his overall technical characteristics. There is no unnecessary dazzling, and it is completely practical. His reaction speed is extremely fast, and he can choose the most reasonable way to avoid robbery and get rid of his opponent in the fastest time.
Deco's speed is more "averaged" in 90-minute or even 120-minute games. From the opening whistle to the final whistle, he is always the hardest-working player on the field, both offensively and defensively.
I can do both, but my instant explosive power cannot be compared with forwards like Ronaldo and Eto'o.
Deco is never afraid to compete with opponents who are a head taller than him for high-altitude balls, and he does not even suffer at all. He relies more on his early judgment of the path and landing point of the ball, and at the same time adds tenacious will to make up for his height.
disadvantages.
Before Deco came to Barcelona, people remembered him more for his offensive talents. However, after coming to Barcelona, he also began to learn to 'stalk' in the midfield. This was just coach Rijkaard.
The requirement for Deco is that compared to the 4-1-2-3 commonly used by Barcelona, the midfielder is too weak for modern defensive football, so Deco is required to participate more in defense, and Ronaldi is included in the offense.
The existence of a "monster" like Neo, and the presence of Xavi, who is good at organization, show that he is not so important! However, in the Barcelona team, Deco's hidden role is very important. He is the simplest and most
A practical player! Although he cannot give you beauty, he can make people appreciate the charm of football! Rijkaard knows the role of Deco best.
For example, Deco and Xavi control the rhythm of Barcelona, and Ronaldinho is a master of playing the piano at this rhythm. Only the perfect cooperation between them can kick out Barcelona.
Beautiful football.
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As Rijkaard's tactical instructions were issued, Barcelona's players were no longer anxious. They began to control the game skillfully and seek opportunities bit by bit.
Rijkaard returned to the coaching bench from the sidelines and sat down. Although the score was behind, he felt more at ease now because the rhythm had returned to Barcelona's side. For Barcelona, equalizing the score was not so urgent. It was important.
It is to control the football more under your own feet, stabilize the situation, and slowly deal with the opponent. Then, when the opportunity arises, seize it!
Be patient, compared to Sporting Gijon, a newly promoted team, Barcelona has so many stars and is used to big scenes. They are a mature team. As long as they don't mess up, they will be invincible.
Rijkaard has this confidence.
"Rijkaard is really a cunning old fox..." Leon muttered to himself on the coaching bench, "The Dutch still have two brushes."
Rijkaard saw his tactical intentions. He also saw Rijkaard's thoughts. This game, such a focused duel, is not only a competition between the players on the court, but also a battle of wits and courage among the head coaches.
The best stage. Rijkaard, as the head coach who single-handedly built Barcelona's second dream team, is definitely one of the top three world-class coaches in today's football.
Facing such an opponent, Li Ang felt pressure, but also inexplicably excited.
There is a lot of pride in meeting good talents and meeting opponents in chess!
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