Unlike the high-spirited atmosphere in Sporting Gijon's locker room, the atmosphere in Barcelona's locker room was somewhat depressing.
Before the game, they looked down upon their opponent. Many people even thought that victory was easy to come by. For example, before the game, Eto'o even laughed and discussed with everyone how many goals he would score in this game.
No one thought that at the end of the first half, the situation would be like this.
They, the powerful Barcelona, the leader of La Liga, the most popular and popular Barcelona in Europe, trailed their opponents 0 to 1 at half-time. Of course, the score of 0 to 1 is not the end of the world, nor is they not behind.
However, compared to the score, the most unacceptable thing for them was that the smooth offense they were proud of was gone. They did not get any decent offensive opportunities in the entire first half of the game. Facing Sporting Gijon's high
With such intense defense, they felt like they were stuck in a swamp. They had no strength but couldn't use it. Not to mention how uncomfortable it was.
This is like a martial arts master. The weapon he is most proud of and his strongest weapon is suddenly useless. They find it incomprehensible, depressed, and even a little confused.
Rijkaard went to the bathroom to smoke a cigarette. After returning to the locker room, he did not speak immediately, but kept thinking.
"Actually, this game comes at the right time." Rijkaard said suddenly.
Everyone raised their heads and looked at the head coach, a little confused.
"We are a strong Barcelona, we have lofty goals, our goal is the championship, and on the way to chase the championship glory, we will encounter many interceptors and encounter some difficulties." Rijkaard said, "Hopefully,
The conservative tactics of Hong Jingjing give us a headache, but there is nothing to worry about. It is just one goal behind. This is not a problem at all. This is just a test for us. We must win and score high.
Tell everyone that nothing can stop us from moving forward!"
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When he said this, everyone's eyes lit up again.
That's right, it's just a goal behind, and it's just that the first half of the game didn't go smoothly. What's the point? We are the powerful Barcelona, and we want to use this game to tell everyone that nothing can stop our Barcelona from moving forward!
Rijkaard was very happy to see the light in the players' eyes. He believed that as long as his team goes all out, as long as the players regain their confidence, as long as they take the game seriously, they can win this game with Barcelona's strength.
It's not a problem. He always has the greatest confidence in his team because they have strong confidence.
"We continued to strengthen our offense in the second half." Seeing that the atmosphere in the locker room had improved a lot, Rijkaard began to lay out specific tactics. "We have no other way to go except offense. Sporting Gijon's defense is very tight, which requires
Everyone needs to use their brains more. Their full-court press consumes a lot of physical energy, so we will have more opportunities in the second half than in the first half."
Rijkaard originally considered simplifying the team's offense, changing the offensive routine, or directly attacking from the wing and passing from the bottom to the bottom. However, he gave up in the end. On the one hand, it was because of Barcelona's tradition.
It is not suitable for playing high ball. In addition, Rijkaard believes in the strength of the team and can adapt to changes by staying the same. As long as Barcelona insists on attacking, he does not believe that Sporting Gijon's defense cannot be broken. Just like Rijkaard himself
He said that this game will be a touchstone for Barcelona. He wants to see if Barcelona's passing and cutting tactics can cope with a full-court pressing defense tactics like Sporting Gijon.
He said that this game came at the right time, and it was not just to encourage the players. Barcelona's current tactics are not perfect yet, and he also needs to improve. This game can be used as a reference.
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Then, Rijkaard called Deco's name, and the latter looked up at him.
"Albertini is older and his physical fitness will be a big problem. You need to run more actively to attract Albertini's running and consume his energy. He is the metronome of Sporting Gijon. Albertini can't do that.
Well, Sporting Gijon’s counterattack was completely useless.”
Deco was drinking water. He nodded and screwed on the water bottle. This is a player with extremely strong tactical discipline and professionalism. The head coach will like such a player.
"And Eto'o, if you have a chance to shoot, shoot decisively and don't waste it on me. Seize the opportunity and score!" Rijkaard criticized Eto'o.
In that scoring opportunity at the end of the first half, if Eto'o had directly volleyed hard when facing the empty goal instead of pushing the ball lightly, Hierro would have had no chance to prevent the goal no matter how hard he tried.
Eto'o looked unhappy, but he still said something to show that he understood. Although Eto'o had a bad temper at this time, after all, he had not yet reached the level where he dared to confront and quarrel with the coach.
He was furious now. Milito, whom he despised, scored a goal, and he himself, after finally breaking through into the penalty area and facing an empty goal, was cleared at the last moment. This made Eto'o both furious and angry.
He felt that he had lost face. He vowed that he must score a goal, he must score a goal!
"In the first fifteen minutes of the second half, attack with all your strength! Try to score an early goal to equalize the score!" Rijkaard said, "As long as we score a goal, Sporting Gijon's defensive tactics will be useless!"
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On the other side, Li Ang was also making final tactical arrangements.
"Now that we are leading, when the second half starts, Barcelona will definitely launch a counterattack like crazy. They cannot tolerate losing to us. So, defend well!" Li Ang knocked on the table, "Then... the old rules, no
After conceding the ball, we waited for an opportunity to make a sneak attack."
Li Ang has a clear understanding of the situation in the second half of the game. Barcelona's offensive will be extremely powerful. The proud Barcelona people will never accept defeat.
Li Ang is mentally prepared for the possible pressure in the second half of the game. He knows clearly that as long as the team can hold on at the beginning of the second half, the opponent will inevitably become more and more impatient as time goes by. The lagging score is like a big stone.
In the hearts of the proud Barcelona stars, it makes them depressed and impatient.
Once you are impatient, it means there are loopholes, and what Sporting Gijon is best at is seizing loopholes and counterattacking.
"...It can be foreseen that the key to the second half of the game is not to concede the ball in the first fifteen minutes. In these fifteen minutes, the team will be very difficult, so we must defend firmly..." Li Ang raised his index finger. "In these fifteen minutes, you have to
Hold on, after passing this level, the opponent's offensive will weaken, and then it's time for us to take a breath."
"Then, just seize the opportunity and score another goal, one goal, no guarantee!"
"Barcelona people have been boasting that they beat Real Madrid by three goals, and we beat Real Madrid by four goals. Have you seen me shouting everywhere?" Li Ang sneered.
There was a burst of laughter from the scene. Even Hierro was a little bit dumbfounded at this moment. The coach's mouth was really bad.
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"Finally, keep one thing in mind!" Li Ang raised his voice and looked around everyone with firm eyes, "Victory must belong to us!
"Victory!" Captain Hierro raised his right arm and shouted.
"Victory!" everyone shouted together, their eyes gleaming with excitement.
Li Ang watched all this quietly. At this time, he vaguely heard the sound in the corridor outside. This was the Barcelona players who had set off to return to the stadium.
Li Ang subconsciously looked at his watch. The Barcelona people came out two minutes earlier than he expected. It seems that Rijkaard is confident and has found a solution to the problem?
A smile appeared on Li Ang's face. It was a confident smile. No matter what special tricks Jaccard had in the second half of the game, just use them, I will continue!
In this peak showdown, victory can only belong to him and his Sporting Gijon!
"Go!" Li Ang waved his hand, "Don't forget that Barcelona people are waiting in a hurry."
With a straight face, Hierro directly opened the door to the locker room and waved his right arm, "Let's go!"
Everyone roared and rushed out.
PS: The second update, and the second update of the guarantee.
