Then Spain, who is currently facing us, is actually Chelsea, and we are Chelsea's opponent now.
So, when I faced Pan Yi's extremely controlling Chelsea, what was the thing I was most afraid of?
Then let the ball go first.
Being beaten by Chelsea is scary, but if the ball is conceded first, it will be very dangerous.
Because if I want to get an equalizer or even a reversal, then I have to adopt a more proactive offensive strategy.
But while improving the offensive power, the team's defense will also become unstable accordingly, which will probably allow Chelsea to seize the opportunity and score more goals.
Chelsea has scored so many big scores in the Premier League and Champions League. Isn't it because Chelsea scored the ball first and tried to attack when they were behind?
Pan Yi finally experienced the feeling of his wrong legs.
Because Spain is not like that now.
Even if they are not at their peak in 2008-12, they have continued Donglai's pass-and-control style, which still gives them an advantage in controlling the situation.
It can be said that even if the world is now playing a match against Spain, it is still very difficult to get the lead in terms of ball possession.
And now, Spain scores first.
Pan Yi knew very well the impact that conceding the ball first would have on his team, so after failing to attack at the beginning, he very carefully chose to retreat first to avoid conceding the ball.
But Ibrahimovic's injury disrupted his plan, and Spain also took advantage of the fact that there was one more player and the Swedish team's position was a bit chaotic to score a goal.
Isn’t that luck really a bit bad?
"What should we do now?" Arteta ran out of ideas and asked Pan Yi sideways.
Is that really a problem?
Should we continue to maintain the current defensive posture or take the initiative to attack?
But no matter how I do it, there seems to be a problem.
Originally, the Swedish team was not as good as Spain, and now it was lagging behind again. It was really difficult to equalize the score and reverse the situation.
Moreover, the main forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic is injured in the east game, which will undoubtedly make the Swedish team's prospects worse.
Without Ibrahimovic, how can we maintain the current trident system in the frontcourt?
"Stabilize the situation first, and then we'll talk about the eastern half!" Pan Yi thought for a while and said.
He could predict that Spain's offensive team, which is very good at playing downwind balls, would definitely take advantage of the opportunity to score goals and press forward aggressively to launch a new round of indiscriminate bombardment against the Swedish team.
If the Swedish team's morale is affected by conceding a goal, or if the players are distracted, then the goal may not be conceded, but more.
So Pan Yi quickly calmed down and asked Kulusevsky to be present first, and let him stand in front of Ekdal and Weinblum, and on the other side of Forsberg, forming a four-part team.
Midfield.
And Isaac and Guideti moved a little farther out to form a double forward.
Then as the commentator expected, the Swedish team has become a defensive team.
At the same time, Pan Yi also walked to the sidelines to remind the players to pay attention, so that everyone would not have to think about the goal just missed, especially Lindelof, who had a greater responsibility for the goal.
Now is the time to hold people accountable!
The game is still going on. If the responsibility is investigated now, wouldn't it mean that the Swedish team is forced to fight outside? How will the game be played by then?
Not to mention now, even if he waits until the end of the game, Pan Yi will not hold him accountable. At most, he will discuss with the players how to avoid losing such a ball and how to stay focused on the field.
Otherwise, if the players are always burdened with too much pressure and dare not make any moves on the court, then there really will be no need to play in the following games.
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During halftime, Pan Yi received a piece of good news.
After a more careful examination, Wolfat determined that Ibrahimovic's injury was not serious and that he should be able to recover quickly after a day or two of rest.
In other words, if Sweden can get past Spain, then Ibrahimovic may be able to compete in the quarterfinals with Germany.
Of course, the first priority now is how to get through Spain...
In the locker room, Pan Yixian praised the team's performance and believed that the team played a good tactical style in the half-time and also weakened Spain's passing and threats, allowing the team to
The offensive firepower even overwhelmed the missed leg.
But he also pointed out the team's shortcomings, especially the fact that he wasted a lot of opportunities when shooting, resulting in the inability to lead the score.
Throughout the whole process, he never mentioned losing the ball.
He said that the team will definitely have the opportunity to take the initiative again, and it will definitely be able to defeat the opponent!
Later, Pan Yi made adjustments to the wrong formation and changed back again.
Isaac moved to the middle, replacing Ibrahimovic at the center position.
At the same time, it is actually the position that Isaac is most familiar with, otherwise he would not be called "Little Ibrahimovic"!
Guidetti, who is right-footed, moves to the left and plays as an outside winger, while Kulusevski, who is left-footed, moves forward to the right winger position and plays as an outside forward.
Obviously, that would deny Pan Yi the position that Kulusevski wanted to play at the beginning.
Kulusevski is very good at running and passing people, but he is not good at contributing to the team through threatening long passes.
In other words, he prefers to receive assists directly after receiving the ball in dangerous areas, and his sense of smell on the edge of the penalty area is very keen.
Therefore, Pan Yi arranged for him to be closer to the penalty area and let him use his breakthrough and shooting abilities.
That is not the best way Pan Yi can think of to make amends after Ibrahimovic's East appearance.
After all, Isaac's fulcrum function is also very good. With the firepower of both sides, I believe Sweden can also pose a threat to Spain!
Of course, as to whether to achieve that goal, Pan Yi made another bold decision.
Then why not just replace the two full-backs?
The left back used Augustinsson for Olsson, while the right back used Lustig for Johansson.
The main reason is to consider the balance of offense and defense.
Since the left winger was replaced by Guidetti from Isaac, the impact and breakthrough ability have declined.
At this time, Augustinsson, who is on the left with stronger assists and more accurate crosses, can provide more artillery support to Isaac in the center from that wing.
The opposite is true on the right.
Kulusevski's ball-holding breakthrough and shooting abilities are stronger, but his defensive phase is weak.
The right back Lustig is 189cm tall, and his body is more than enough to play as a central defender. In fact, when he was in the club, he often moved outside to play the central defender position when the formation changed to three central defenders, so his defensive ability is very high.
outstanding.
The replacement of Lustig, who is more defensively sound, can provide a good cover for Kulusevski and avoid being penetrated by Spain.
This is Pan Yi's current mistake in the east half.
They neither attacked nor retreated, but continued to maintain a posture of attacking while defending, and defending while attacking, to deal with the Spaniards.
Such a balanced approach will prevent Sweden from being easily seized by the Spanish team in the gaps in the defense. At the same time, it will also maintain the pressure on Spain and be ready to seize the opportunity to counterattack at any time.
Of course, it would not be a big risk for Pan Yi to do so.
Then just in the middle of the game, he used up all the substitutions.
If something unexpected happens again in the east half, Pan Yi will be out of luck if he hits the leg.
But that’s not Pan Yi.
Extraordinary and confident!——
After the start of the eastern half, the situation was a bit stalemate.
On the one hand, the Swedish side was more cautious and did not completely press forward to attack;
On the other hand, Spain is more cautious!
That would be Bosque’s characteristic.
In Spain, where he leads, there are actually many games that cannot be won 1:0.
The Spaniard's best way to win is to control the ball, then score a goal when I'm about to fall asleep, and then control the ball again, allowing me to continue sleeping until the end of the game...
Now that Bosque is facing Pan Yi, the most prestigious head coach in the world, he will of course be more cautious.
Spain was already in the lead in that game, so he would be even less likely to advance rashly, and even less willing to expose his flaws easily, and then be caught and exploited by Pan Yi.
Del Bosque knew very well that Pan Yi was not the kind of person who could keenly discover the flaws in a wrong leg and then exploit them.
In addition, Pan Yi made a large-scale adjustment to the wrong lineup during the halftime break. Del Bosque could not have made a mistake and not been alert.
Although he was not very clear about Pan Yi's purpose of doing that, he only wanted to minimize loopholes and mistakes and control the ball firmly in his legs. No matter how powerful Pan Yi was, it would not be of any use.
"At the beginning of the eastern half, Sweden replaced both of its full-backs, which is a bit puzzling."
"The performance of the right back Johansson has always been satisfactory and he has not made any major mistakes; and the left back Olsson is a weapon for the Swedish team's left attack, often cooperating with Isaac in the front."
"The new players, Augustinsson and Lustig, had played in the match against Belgium before. Although they performed well, was it necessary to replace them at that time?"
"Sweden are now one goal behind. Shouldn't Pan Yi be replaced by a forward like Marcus Berry or a winger like Durma to strengthen the offense?"
"Including adjustments to the forward line, he asked Kulusevski, who originally played in midfield, to play as a right winger, and asked Isaac to play as a center forward. Is that really okay?"
"I feel that after Ibrahimovic was injured in the East Game, Pan Yi was a little confused. The current scene also proves that Pan Yi's adjustments seem to have no effect. Spain still firmly controls the situation."
"No, no, it can be said that the Swedish team relies most on not Pan Yi, but Ibrahimovic..."
This is not the commentator’s doubt, but also the doubt of many fans and experts watching the game.
After the Swedish team lacks a superstar like Ibrahimovic, isn't it the same Swedish team?
What is the purpose of Pan Yicuo's lineup adjustment?
He used up three substitutions so quickly, and Del Bosque stood still. Didn't he lose all his back legs?
Why didn't he launch a large-scale counterattack? What was he waiting for?
"Should he be waiting?" Mourinho said firmly in the stands.
"What are you waiting for?" Ferguson and Wenger walking beside him asked in unison.
"Of course he is waiting for the opportunity to counterattack." Mourinho said, "Although he doesn't know the specific time, he is sure that he is waiting."
As one of the top defensive counterattack masters in world football, Mourinho knows better than the two next to him how to play when the situation is passive, and he also understands better what Pan Yi is thinking now.
"He has made his lineup more offensively and defensively balanced through substitutions and adjustments to his formation. Then he is actually prepared to spend time with Spain first."
Mourinho explained:
"The Spanish team is now one goal ahead and has possession of the ball. Of course, they will not be in a hurry to attack, so Sweden's defense will not have too many problems for the time being."
"And the Swedish team is not in a hurry to attack, which will also make the Spanish team feel reassured. They have the ball anyway."
"But the question is no, how could Pan Yi be willing to fail? Is he waiting for the opportunity, waiting for the Spaniards to slack off, waiting for them to relax due to the anxiety on both sides, and once they relax, there will be loopholes."
"We might say that the Swedish team's offense is too biased to the left, so Spain just needs to block that side. But that was at halftime, but now it is different."
"His style is different from the previous one that favored the left wing. Now both sides have the ability to attack, and the playing styles of the two sides are different."
"On the left, Sweden now relies more on the direct assists from the full-backs, while on the right, the young player Ku... or something can directly shoot outside."
"This approach also makes it less easy for Spain to make mistakes in defense. So... they will wait and see!"
After all, he is not a famous coach. After hearing what Mourinho said, Wenger and Ferguson also nodded frequently.
"It seems like they must never underestimate Pan Yi at any time..." Wenger sighed, "He, you can always come up with some new tricks for him!"
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Time gradually passed, and the fans in the stands began to feel unable to walk.
Especially the fans of the Swedish team, they all started hyping the names of the players and Pan Yi, hoping that they could do something to change the situation in Yidong.
Even if they were not favored at the beginning, their national team finally made it to the knockout rounds. Who would want to go home like that?
When the time reached the 68th minute, Spain also made its first substitution, trading Thiago for Morata!
After Thiago came on the court, he stood between Iniesta and Busquets, while Fabregas' position was premised, playing as an attacking midfielder or a forward.
If Spain changes its formation, there will be no front line!
This is also a style of play they often used in their heyday, and the purpose is to control the ball perfectly!
It was obvious whether Del Bosque was prepared to maintain the one-goal lead until the end, even the only center forward was lost.
Just like that, Pan Yi was happy.
That would actually be the opportunity he had been waiting for!
Even though Morata is both a king and a double-footer, it is actually quite troublesome for him to stand among the Swedish central defenders with his body.
Although his foot skills are average, his advantage lies in his positive attitude and excellent awareness of grabbing points. He is like a tower outside the penalty area and has aerial dominance that he is proud of.
Moreover, he is capable of protecting the ball in small spaces and creating opportunities for teammates who come behind him.
Therefore, no matter whether Lindelof or Granqvist, they dare not relax and miss Morata's defense. Even the two full-backs often have to pay attention to avoid being caught behind by Morata, who is not slow.
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That also affects Sweden's backcourt and frontcourt support.
In other words, that means a big center cannot play the important role of the entire team!
But now, Spain does not have a big center, and they are all small and quick.
Well, the Sword of Damocles that originally hung over the Swedes' heads has been removed, which also makes Sweden's backcourt much more relaxed.
After all, no matter whether it is David Silva, Pedro, or Cesc Fabregas, they do not have the ability to attack from the air or make a fulcrum. Does that mean that the three-dimensional attack has become a two-dimensional defense?
There are a lot less things to think about.
Then, the Swedes can launch a more courageous counterattack!
Soon after the Spanish team made a substitution, Pan Yi kept waving his legs on the sidelines, indicating that his disciples could press on one point, and then press on another point.
The general attack has begun!
In the 75th minute, Forsberg got the ball in the middle and passed a diagonal pass to the right. After Kulusevski failed to make an outside cut, he decisively passed the ball to the middle.
Isaac, who was in place in the middle, used his body to resist Pique and directly swung his head to attack the goal, which was slightly wide.
Although he didn't score, the attack made the Spaniard break out in a cold sweat.
How come the attacking and shooting methods make it seem like Ibrahimovic is very present?
When the game progressed to the 82nd minute, the Swedish team formed an attack on the left, and Augustin passed directly from the east end of the pass.
That time Ramos and Pique combined their legs to block Isaac, preventing the young center from getting the ball.
But after the ball passed over everyone's heads, it fell to the right side of the penalty area.
At that time, Kulusevsky cleverly came over, and most of the goals he faced were already unguarded, which was almost the same as facing an empty goal!
“What a ball!!!”
The commentator's shouts were a bit hoarse, and you could tell from his voice how excited he was at this moment. He might have stood up from his seat.
"Kulusevski missed the Spanish goal... De Gea was too late!"
It was easy to tell from his tone that even the commentator was looking forward to the Swedish team scoring.
First of all, maybe it’s because Spain is relatively powerful, and everyone has a kind of complex in their bones about hoeing the strong and supporting the weak;
Secondly, the Swedish team's performance in that game was indeed outstanding enough. It is very worthy of respect and it is worth looking forward to their performance in more time.
Just because the Swedish team conceded the ball, don't think that team is worse than the wrong leg. In fact, if you look at it in the first half hour of the game, the Swedish team's performance was not inferior to that of Spain.
Even if the Swedish team had hope of winning the Eastern Conference, the number of threatening shots was higher than the number of missed shots, but Ibrahimovic's injury later completely disrupted the Swedish team's tactical arrangement.
Since then, the Swedish team has been at a disadvantage and has been beaten by Spain. However, the team has held on to the situation. At least it has not allowed Spain to score more goals from them and held on for one goal.
hope.
Now, as it turns out, Pan Yi's formation and strategy have paid off, and the young player who came off the bench has another chance to shoot. Isn't that exciting!
"The ball...went in!!!!!!!!!"
Finally, the commentator shouted as loud as he could.
When Kulusevski missed the rare opportunity, he very calmly chose to push the ball with the arch of his foot, allowing the ball to roll smoothly against the turf and into the net.
Although pushing the goal is very simple, the fact is that many players will be too excited when facing the opponent, and sometimes they will choose to shoot hard and hit the stands.
Maybe someone will think too much, causing the shooting action to be deformed and the target position to be missed in the end - this was the case with Morata in the half.
But Kulusevski showed a composure that was inconsistent with his age at this time, and gently pushed the ball into the goal!
"Kulusevski!"
"That's his first official goal for the Swedish national team!"
"And that was only his third game on behalf of the national team! Even... even before Pan Yi called him to join the team, he was just a member of the Atlanta youth team and had never played a professional game!"
"It's amazing! Kulusevski's performance is amazing, and Pan Yi's substitutions are certainly even more amazing!"
"Now, Kulusevski has equalized the score for the Swedish team, and both sides have reached the same starting line!"
The on-site commentator shouted loudly, while all the Spaniards either covered their faces in disbelief, or opened their eyes wide and watched what was happening on the court.
At this time, Pan Yi and his assistants rushed to the sidelines and celebrated wildly with the Swedish players who also rushed to the sidelines.
Is that goal so crucial?
Sometimes, a goal is all it takes to boost morale and turn the tide of the game.
Just hope that the goal is scored and the Swedish team equalizes the score. Then Donglai will definitely have a chance of reversal!
Moreover, all the Swedish fans in the stands stood up one by one, applauded vigorously, and sang even louder.
Such applause and singing covered the entire Stade de France and had already drowned out the Spanish voices.
While cheering for that goal, are you also giving encouragement and support to the players present, asking them to keep cheering!
The applause was thunderous, and the players felt it in the stadium.
"Brothers, take advantage of that opportunity and attack him again!" Pan Yi also shouted from the sidelines.
"Okay, let's mess with him again!"
"Fight them!"
"Kill them!"
The Swedish players were immediately filled with passion, and Ma Zai returned to the court, ready to kick off again.
"Damn it, guard their right winger!"
Over at the Spanish coaching bench, Del Bosque was a little angry.
In that defense, the Spanish team was indeed a little careless.
Everyone went to guard Isaac in the middle, but Kulusevski was completely left open.
In fact, that doesn't mean that Pan Yi took advantage of the speed of Spanish left back Marcos Alonso, allowing Kulusevski to make a time difference and penetrate outside the penalty area, which resulted in the goal.
Isn't he familiar with Marcos Alonso?
Brother Xiaolong is definitely one of the best in the world when he plays wing-back, but in Spain's four-back system, to be honest, the conventional left-back cannot fully utilize his characteristics.
Without a powerful volley from behind or even a header, can he be considered the ruthless Brother Long at Chelsea?
On the contrary, Marcos Alonso's weaknesses in speed and dribbling ability were undoubtedly exposed in such a system. He was also guarded by Lustig, who was replaced by Pan Yi.
Not to mention breaking through, even competing for high balls, Lustig was not afraid.
In addition, the Swedish goal did not miss Marcos Alonso, which also made him play a bit impatient.
After the game restarted, Sweden grabbed the ball and sent it to Kulusevski. The Swedish youngster chose to break through and wanted to pass Marcos Alonso.
Marcos Alonso's center of gravity was shaken, and in desperation, he pulled Kulusevski down with his leg.
The referee blows the whistle, foul!
The Swedish team acquired a man on the right side of the penalty area.
The number one player of that Swedish team has been the best in the championship. Now that he is not here, it is Forsberg.
Depending on whether he chooses his right foot or his leg, from that position on the right side, he can often choose whether to pass the ball to the middle, allowing Isaac, Granqvist and others to fight for the header.
But at this time, left-back Augustinsson, who was coming as a substitute in the midfield, also quietly came to Forsberg's side.
"Let him try," Augustinsson said.
Forsberg nodded and stepped aside.
He had seen the 24-year-old left back's footwork during training, and that angle indeed made the left-footed player more threatening to take the penalty.
Then, Augustinson stepped back, took a deep breath, took a run, and shot!
That ball left De Gea defenseless for a moment.
He didn't even know that Augustinson guy!
That's normal too.
Who is going to study a Swedish backup full-back when he is just an unknown player from a Danish team?
Therefore, De Gea has actually been watching Forsberg, preparing to intercept Forsberg's pass in the middle. Does he think that the full-back will come over?
So when Augustinsson took the ball out quickly and missed a shot that missed the goal, De Gea was taken aback and it was already too late to react.
The ball drew an arc and went directly into the right corner of the goal!