Relying on Coutinho's absolute world-beating performance, Southampton defeated Liverpool 1-0 away from home.
This is another atypical victory for Southampton - except for the one against Marseille, Southampton's victories this season are actually atypical.
The victory over West Bromwich Albion in the first round was an astonishing defensive counterattack. The victory over West Ham United in the last round was based on the gap opened up by James Ronaldo's long-range goal, and he continued to score goals.
, and in this game, they used ball control and running to control the opponent's offense, and then relied on a world wave to solve the problem...
"Southampton is playing like a Serie A team this season." The Times' sports page commented.
Others felt like they suddenly understood.
Yes, Serie A teams are used to this, either counterattacking to win, or not conceding the ball and then attacking to seize an opportunity.
After understanding this truth, many people feel sad.
Southampton, you have degenerated, you are no longer good, you actually behave like a Serie A team, do you have any shame?
Noriya didn't care about this.
My center is not here, how about trying other tactics?
When Suarez comes back, I will let you know what kind of fear it is when Southampton comes back stronger!
Now are the only good days left for you!
After all, Suarez only has one game left in his suspension - he was suspended for ten games, but four games were served last season, and there are only six games left this season.
In the middle of the week, Southampton welcomed Bristol City of the English League One. This was a third-round match of the League Cup. Of course, Noriya would not let the main players play, and all the substitutes got the chance to play.
Goalkeeper Gulacchi, defender Jenkinson, Alonso, Rudiger, Bailly, midfielder Matic, Drinkwater, Schneiderlin, Coutinho serve as attacking midfielder, and Nolito serves as attacking midfielder.
He switched positions to play on the right, center Vardy.
Although this lineup is not working very well, the main reason is that Nolito is a left-sided player and he is not suitable for playing on the right. In Southampton's substitute lineup, Nolito plays a very important role.
Belongs to the source of organization.
Under such circumstances, the one who stood out was Alonso - this Spanish full-back who was not very fast and had poor defense started to keep pushing forward when his own offense was unable to open up the situation.
Attack, and then use his skills, breakthroughs and passing to gradually take over the game.
This is not Noriya's request, but when the offense is unable to open up the situation, once a player who can take over the offense appears on the field, he can quickly take over the control of the offense.
Alonso is not fast, physically not strong, and his defense is not very good, so it is no wonder that he could not be the main force in mid-to-lower teams like Bolton before. He gradually became the main force in the British Championship last season.
However, when he began to take over the offense, he quickly showed his value!
Being able to advance forward with accurate timing, being able to break through, pass the ball, and mobilize the entire team's offense is a rare thing for a full-back.
"Help him fill the spot!" Ji Ya called Schneiderlin and said to him.
Schneiderlin nodded. Since Alonso is not fast, he will not be able to return to defense in time, so it is necessary to help him fill his position.
Alonso, who had no worries, performed better and better. He sent a beautiful cross in each of the first and second half, and assisted Vardy and Drinkwater to score goals. Southampton easily defeated the opponent and won the title.
Victory in this game.
"How come our team is full of players with such flaws but unique characteristics?" Benali couldn't help but said with a wry smile.
"There are no perfect players. Even Messi is not very good in confrontation. Cristiano Ronaldo also lacks breakthrough ability. You can always find faults. What I have to do is to make my players better on the court.
To give full play to one's abilities." Ji Ya replied.
However, Alonso's performance still gave him a surprise. Before, Alonso was exempted, and Ji Ya just wanted to be a substitute. Alonso's lack of speed and poor defense made him not too cold, but
Now it seems that if such players are used well, they are still very useful.
At least Luke Shaw is still young now. It would not be good to let him play in all games rashly.
"We need to train more on the tactics of filling in for the wingers. When one side focuses on attacking, the midfielder must fill in for them, so that they can better play their role in forward penetration. Luke Shaw is fast.
, it is easy to return to defense, but it is not always possible to arrive in time, so there must be a mechanism to fill the position." Ji Ya said to Benelli.
"I'll arrange the overall training right away." Benali nodded.
After returning to the league, Southampton faced Crystal Palace - this team is currently ranked 19th. Of course, the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League are not easy to beat. Their running and confrontation are still very active.
Noriya sent some of his main players in the game. The match against Naples was in the middle of the week, so he had to preserve the physical fitness of his main players.
In this game, Ji Ya still adopted the tactic of controlling the midfield, reducing the opponent's offense and increasing his own. De Bruyne continued to organize and pass the ball. Under his combing, Southampton's midfield passes
It's starting to get even better.
In the past, Southampton's midfielder never had such a core. They relied on overall quick passing and running to maintain possession of the ball. Now that there is a top midfielder like De Bruyne, then playing
Possession tactics are easier to come by.
Mkhitaryan opened the scoring for Southampton before the end of the first half. Just two minutes into the second half, Lukaku received a pass from Ronaldo at the back point and scored with a sweep. Southampton, which had a two-goal lead, began to stabilize.
In the midfield, Noriya replaced De Bruyne and James Ronaldo to conserve their energy. Southampton, without two main players, still maintained its lead until the end.
2-0, Southampton has won three consecutive games.
Southampton's offensive ability seems to have declined this season. They have scored 11 goals in three league rounds. This number is not low, but compared with Southampton's previous average of nearly three goals per game, it is significantly less.
one.
However, their defense has improved quite quickly, conceding only two goals in six games. Therefore, although they are still tied for second place, behind Arsenal who scored 15 points, they have conceded the fewest goals and the best difference.
The team with the most balls!
Tottenham, which has conceded the fewest goals now, has also conceded two goals, but they have only scored six goals, while Chelsea has conceded three. Manchester City has the largest goal difference, but they only have seven goal differences. Nan'an
For Puton, the number is as high as nine!
"From now on, Southampton is not weaker, but indeed stronger. Don't forget, Suarez is coming back!" Some media said in a cautious tone.
