Chapter 194: Only With Confidence Can Lead the Team
The reason why Ji Ya actually has a lot of funds on hand this season, but did not buy a top striker, is because Ji Ya observed that after Benteke and Mkhitaryan returned to the main lineup, last season
The problem of lack of scorers that has plagued Southampton for a long time can be well solved.
He deduced this from his analytical ability, which had improved by another ten points to twenty points.
Now his tactical and analytical skills have reached a peak, but Noriya is not satisfied. Motivation, on-the-spot decision-making, management, and observation are all necessary qualities for a coach. However, he does not encourage others, but plans to slowly improve them.
Improve these coaching qualities.
Now Jiya is increasingly discovering that what Southampton or himself lacks is not money. Of course money is a problem, but whether he can become a top head coach is the most critical.
Once you have achievements, you will have attraction. Once you have attraction, money is no longer an issue.
Southampton has many natural flaws, but as long as it is attractive enough and has enough fans around the world, even if they cannot come to watch the game at home, it can still bring a different kind of attraction.
Southampton is now considered a multinational force, but this is also an advantage. For example, Mkhitaryan has made many people in Armenia start to pay attention to Southampton, and many fans in Chile and Costa Rica have also started to pay attention to Southampton.
"Should we bring in some Chinese players?"
Noriya had thought about this before, but considering the issues with labor certificates and the fact that most of the Chinese players were of average strength, you said there was no point in having two iron benches, so he gave up the idea.
The topic has gone too far. In short, Southampton still needs a long time to improve.
In the back and forth between the two sides, Southampton once again took the lead.
In a positional battle attack by Southampton, Mkhitaryan passed the ball to Ronaldo who was on the edge of the penalty area. Ronaldo raised his foot and was about to pass the ball to Benteke who was receiving the ball in the penalty area, but was blocked by the opponent's defender with his body.
, the ball rolled out and fell to Ronaldo's feet again. The Colombian volleyed without stopping the ball!
The ball roared into the penalty area, passed the numerous figures of players on both sides of the penalty area, and then plunged into the blind spot of the goal!
Two to one! Southampton takes the lead again!
"Attack! Bring the score back to me!"
Mancini shouted to the field. After this period of confrontation, he has determined that this is not just a tactical issue, but Southampton's current strength. It can indeed compete with Manchester City, which just won the Premier League championship.
It’s time to fight!
Facing such an opponent, no matter what you say, there is no hope. Only when the players fight hard can there be hope.
However, just nine minutes later, Southampton scored again through a quick counterattack!
Rodwell was successfully intercepted by Matuidi again - a player like Matuidi has excellent observation skills. He had noticed that Rodwell was a little nervous because of the mistake in the first half, so he stepped up his game.
The pressing against him really had a huge effect!
After stealing the ball, Matuidi quickly passed it to Mkhitaryan in front. Mkhitaryan began to dribble the ball forward at high speed until it passed the midfield before passing it to Willian who was connecting on the right.
William forced a breakthrough and cut near the baseline, then made an emergency stop, turned around and buckled the ball back, and then passed it to the front of the penalty area. Benteke, who followed up, faced the rolling ball and shot directly with great force!
The ball flew into the goal without any suspense again!
Three to one, Southampton expanded its lead!
"You see, through hard suppression and attack, we are ahead! This season, we can strive for the league championship!" said Noriya, waving his fist.
At this time, Ji Ya was very confident.
But he didn't know that if a team wants to reach the top, it actually doesn't have that much honor...
Mancini quickly showed his strength.
He replaced Silva with Balotelli, and then replaced Clichy with Kolarov to strengthen the attack.
Such substitutions seemed a bit nonsensical. Without Silva's organization and ball distribution, Manchester City's offense should be more difficult. However, he judged that Silva's condition in this game was actually not very good.
Sri is in excellent condition.
Using a set kick, although Nasri's corner kick was cleared by Otamendi, Yaya Toure intercepted the ball outside the penalty area, and then cleverly passed the ball into the penalty area with his heel. Dzeko followed up and beat Fonte.
He fell to the ground and shot the ball, and the ball went into the net amid the chaos.
After the game entered the stoppage time, Kolarov's pass from the wing, which was assisting, was blocked by Wundt. Nasri, who was forward, shook off Blind's defense and met the falling ball directly.
A volley!
The same world wave! Manchester City equalized the score at the last moment!
Amid the crazy shouts of the Manchester City fans, Ji Ya shook his head helplessly. At this time, his opponent used a world wave to equalize the score. It was a bit helpless, but it was acceptable to score a point in the away game.
"In this game, both sides relied on world waves to break the deadlock or equalize the score. From this perspective, their performance was excellent... Of course, Southampton got a draw away from home, which is also a good choice.
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The commentator commented that as the opening game of the Premier League, this game was very worthy of its status. Both sides showed top quality on the field and scored many goals. The game was lively and exciting...
I just don’t know if both sides are satisfied with one point each.
"We played two-thirds of the good games, but it was a pity that we were not good enough at the end, otherwise we should have taken away three points. But it doesn't matter, last season we left the Etihad Stadium with zero points, this season
But he took away one point, so next season, he should be able to take away three points." Noriya said at the post-match press conference.
"We were caught off guard at the beginning of this game. From now on, this situation should not happen again." Mancini replied.
The two sides broke up unhappily at the press conference, but Noriya was obviously much tougher now, and reporters had to lament that the team's performance was different. Noriya had always been relatively humble before, but now he has obviously become more humble.
More flamboyant and sharp...
However, since Southampton was already third in the Premier League last season, it is only natural to swim against the current and challenge the defending champion Manchester City at this time.
Southampton's level has reached the point where it can compete for the championship. Of course, it must be more public. Otherwise, if you don't have confidence yourself, how can the players have confidence?
Everything in the world is basically the same.
Only when the leader is confident, others led will have confidence.
It is no longer time for Southampton to hide its capabilities and bide its time.
