Players from both sides were warming up before the game, and Li Chuanqi began to practice with his teammates to find a feeling.
Once the force is exerted, the left toe will still feel a dull pain.
Bosque looked at Li Chuanqi's frown and shook his head.
He really wanted Li Chuanqi to start, but in this state...
At 8:10, the players from both teams returned to the locker room. The Australian players greeted Li Chuanqi on the way back, and some even asked about his injury.
"It's very troublesome. I might not be able to play."
Li Chuanqi pointed to his left foot and said, "It hurts when I exert force."
The Australian player's eyes lit up and he consoled him: "Then just take good care of your injury."
Li Chuanqi nodded.
…
The turfs of the Baishada Arena and the Paul Corinthians Stadium were empty, and the players returned to the locker rooms to prepare for the upcoming life-and-death battle.
Chile dressing room.
The coach said to the players: "Although the situation is most beneficial to us, we cannot take it lightly. We know how strong the Netherlands is. Use all your energy to play tonight's game well!"
The players looked relaxed and didn't care. They needed a draw tonight to qualify first in the group and avoid the host Brazil in the first round of the knockout round.
Dutch dressing room.
Van Gaal said: "We have no retreat. We have to score at least two goals tonight to ensure qualifying!"
Chile's current goal difference is four, and the Netherlands' goal difference is zero. If we can win by two goals tonight, we can catch up with Chile in terms of goal difference, and beat Chile with a goal advantage.
, to ensure a promotion spot.
"I hope we can score more goals and avoid running into the host country in the first round of the knockout round!"
Van Gaal is already preparing for the knockout rounds, and no one wants to meet the host country.
The Dutch players nodded.
Australian locker room.
The coach said solemnly: "I don't want us to end this World Cup with a total defeat. If Chile can defeat Spain, so can we!"
The players responded one after another, clamoring to beat the Spanish team.
In the Spanish locker room, Del Bosque said: "The current situation is very unfavorable to us. We not only need a victory, but also a big win!
To ensure qualifying, the Netherlands needs to score at least two goals.
Then, the goal difference between the Netherlands and Chile is two, and we have to score at least three goals to catch up with them in goal difference!"
After defeating Australia with three goals, no one in the Spanish team came close.
In the first game, Spain scored four goals, which was based on Li Chuanqi's superb performance. In the second game, Spain lost to Chile 0-2.
This fully illustrates the "powerlessness of the front".
If Li Chuanqi is healthy, the Spanish team will not be under so much pressure.
Costa said: "Three goals?! We can definitely finish it!"
Other players turned their attention to Li Chuanqi.
Li Chuanqi nodded and said: "I said in an interview just now that as long as the team needs me, I will be responsible!"
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Bosque nodded and said: "Very good!"
Next, Bosque announced the starting lineup, and the atmosphere in the locker room became tense.
Because of Casillas, Xavi was not included in the starting lineup...
Casillas patted Reina who was sitting next to him: "Brother, I'm counting on you tonight!"
The day has finally come, Casillas shook his head in his heart.
Xavi's face was very ugly, and he exchanged glances with several Barcelona players who were not starting the game.
Li Chuanqi was surprised by Bosque's "generousness". Did Bosque really give up on Xavi?!
This should have nothing to do with me, this must be Bosque’s own idea!
But, old man, how much pressure will you bear by doing this?
Li Chuanqi saw some determination in Bosque!
…
At 8:40, the starting players gathered in the tunnel.
The Australian players did not find Li Chuanqi in the Spanish team and exhaled heavily.
Would Spain still be a strong team in the world without Li?
The answer is no.
The Chilean team has told the world that they can grind the Spanish team without Li to the ground.
At the Paul Corinthians Stadium, Van Gaal led the substitutes towards the bench, and his assistant told him that Li Chuanqi was not included in the starting lineup.
Van Gaal raised his eyebrows slightly and exhaled heavily: "We cannot leave our destiny in the hands of others! We need to score more goals!"
Baishada Arena.
Major TV stations have already entered the state.
The Spanish national television commentator said: "We have got the starting lineups for both sides.
Bosque arranged a traditional four-three-three formation, goalkeeper: Reina; Juanfran, Albiol, Ramos, Alba; three midfielders: Cazorla, Alonso, Coquet; three frontline
Forwards: Villa, Costa, Iniesta!
Del Bosque gave up on Casillas. In the first two games, Spain conceded five goals, which had a lot to do with Casillas.
Del Bosque also put another important player Xavi on the bench.
Harvey does have problems with midfield control, there is a big gap from four years ago!
On the front line, Bosque used veteran Villa, hoping that the veteran can exert his energy in the game.
Generally speaking, Del Bosque has made adjustments to many important positions on the field. Because Spain did not perform well in the first two games, this adjustment is necessary.
Li was not included in the starting lineup, which shows that his recovery situation is not optimistic.
Let's take a look at Australia's starting lineup: Coach Postkoglu has arranged a 4-2-3 formation, goalkeeper: Ryan; four defenders: McGowan, Wilkinson, Spiranovic, Davidson; double
Two veterans, Casillas and Xavi, were not included in Spain's starting lineup. These two were important players in Spain's victory in the last World Cup.
Bosque dares to do this?
Bosque's formation has aroused heated discussion in the multimedia. Sky Sports believes that Bosque is adjusting the lineup for the knockout rounds.
ESPN believes that Casillas and Xavi are in poor condition and were excluded from the starting lineup by Del Bosque.
German national television believes that the two of them were ostracized by Atletico Madrid because of their close relationship with Pique.
"Not only the two of them, Busquets, Cesc Fabregas, Pedro and other Barcelona players are also not included in the starting lineup. It is obvious that Del Bosque is clearing the influence of the Barcelona gang on the locker room!"
The commentator of German national TV said: "Through two games, Del Bosque knows who is more important in this Spanish team. In view of Li's "bad" relationship with Barcelona, Del Bosque began to prepare for the future.
If Del Bosque does this, it will inevitably cause turmoil in the locker room. Even if Spain enters the knockout round, it will not be able to go far.
The curse of defending champion... Spain cannot be broken!
How far can a team without unity go?
In the last World Cup, internal disagreements between Germany and the Netherlands were revealed. Although the Netherlands eventually reached the final, they still failed to win the championship.
There is no team in the world that is not united, and it has never been possible to win the World Cup before, and it will never be possible in the future!"
