Irueta has carefully studied Valencia's tactics. He believes that the two teams are similar in tactics. They both pay attention to possession of the ball and play offensive football.
In this way, there will be no mutual restraint between the two parties.
Then the factor that determines who is the final winner is not the quality of tactics, but the performance of the players.
So Irueta has been adjusting the players' condition this week, hoping to allow the players to reach the peak of their condition during the game.
He never thought that Chang Sheng would change his tactics in this game...
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When arriving at Mestalla, everyone in Deportivo was full of confidence in this game.
Although Valencia is ranked higher than them, Deportivo players do not think Valencia is stronger than them.
They believe that the strength of both sides is about equal.
If Valencia hadn't had bad luck last time, Deportivo would definitely have defeated Valencia at home and ended their unbeaten season.
Irueta is also full of confidence in this away trip.
Because after careful analysis, he found that behind Valencia's seemingly prosperous situation, there were indeed crises.
This team's performance in the first half of the season was indeed outstanding, but all their energy had been exhausted.
Winning often is overdrafting the vitality of this team, and the team is close to running out of gas.
Guardiola's physical fitness has declined severely, which can be seen from the game against Real Madrid. Although he scored a goal in the game against Real Madrid, he basically walked on the court after that.
No one expected that the 31-year-old player's physical fitness would decline so quickly.
At the beginning of the season, the Catalan media complained that Barcelona sold Guardiola, which was a very unwise move.
There have been fewer and fewer such complaints recently.
Villa and Aimar were injured one after another, which also increased the burden on the entire team.
The winning mad dog tactic is more physically demanding than Deportivo La Coruña's tactic. Guardiola and others could not last even one season with this tactic.
This is the first and most tiring stage for Valencia. The next most tiring stage will appear in April and May. At that time, it is the sprint stage of the league. Valencia is likely to run out of energy under huge pressure.
, eventually collapsed.
Irueta believes that as long as he puts enough pressure on Valencia in this game, Valencia will collapse in this game.
Therefore, the tactics he formulated for the team were frontcourt pressing attacks. One attack must form multiple waves of offensives. For example, if the first attack fails, a second or third attack must be launched immediately.
With such a steady stream of attacks on Valencia's goal, I believe Valencia will not be able to hold on for long.
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In the locker room before the game started, Chang Sheng was giving his last mobilization before the game.
"I heard a saying that although we double defeated Real Madrid, there is still a team that can finish us in the league. This team is Irueta's Super Deportivo. We are away at 2:
The draw with Deportivo La Coruna in 2 was considered a fluke. They thought Deportivo was about the same strength as us, so it was reasonable for us to lose to them. I admit that Deportivo's performance in the past two seasons was
The results are outstanding, they have won the league championship, but we have not. But that is the past tense. The rise of any team will be accompanied by the decline of the other team. We, Valencia, want to rise.
You must move forward by stepping on the corpses of your predecessors! This game is an opportunity. You have already gained the heart of a champion in the game against Real Madrid. This game is to prove that your heart of a champion is not used as a decoration.
An opportunity to completely defeat Deportivo and tell those fans who are still living in the dream of the past Super Deportivo that their era is over!"
And more people already know the rosters of both sides of this game.
There is nothing special about Deportivo, it is no different from the previous games.
There's nothing strange about Valencia, it's nothing like the previous games...it's wrong! Wait!
Many people were surprised to find that Valencia's lineup was different from what they expected, and it was a crucial difference!
There are two familiar names missing in the midfield and two other names added.
Mendieta disappeared from the right midfielder position, replaced by Reyes. Reyes is on the right? Isn’t he a left-footed player? What can he do on the right? Chang Sheng wants her to cross with her right foot.
Well? If he uses his left foot, then he will definitely have an extra action of smashing the ball with his right foot. It will be unnecessary and delay things... What does Chang Sheng think?
Reyes' arrangement surprised them, and what surprised them even more was yet to come.
Albelda is normal in the defensive midfield position, but the person who partners with Valencia's second captain is not Baraja, nor Guardiola, but... Carlos, who just transferred to the team two days ago.
Marchena!
Isn't Marchena a central defender? Why is the position given on the list as a defensive midfielder?
Everyone was puzzled.
Even Irueta, who got the list, couldn't understand what Chang Sheng was doing.
Other reporters were even more confused.
Could it be that Baraja and Guardiola were injured? But I haven’t heard of it?
And if this is the case, then Mendieta should temporarily play as a defensive midfielder. It’s not like he has never done this before. Why play Marchena?
Marchena just transferred from Benfica two days ago. I'm afraid he doesn't even know his teammates yet? Why let him play?
Is Chang Sheng crazy or stupid?
"Interesting!" In the media box, the Valencia reporters shook their heads while holding the list.
No one can guess Chang Sheng’s thoughts.
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Marchena stood on the court and the game was about to start. This was his first game on behalf of Valencia. He did not expect that he would have the opportunity to represent the team just two days after his transfer, and this was the case.
In important games.
To be honest, he didn't know how a Chinese coach fell in love with him, so he had to name him.
But he knows the head coach needs him and believes in him.
That's enough.
For a new player joining the team, nothing is more important than this.
He recalled how surprised he was when he heard that he was allowed to win the game. Then the head coach came to explain to him in person why he was allowed to win.
"Deportivo has Belleron, who is their brain and the core of their organization. Containing Belleron can paralyze their offense. After much thought, I think you are the most suitable candidate."
Marchena pointed at himself and asked in surprise: "Me?"
"Yes." Chang Sheng nodded. "Your defense is tough and even a little rough - I'm not criticizing you, I think this is your advantage, so I hope you can use your defense to contain Beleron. I
As a defensive player, this kind of work is not unfamiliar to you, right?"
Marchena was stunned.
When he debuted in Sevilla, some people criticized him as a central defender for his rough movements and bad temper, which could easily cause trouble for the team and lead to penalty kicks.
He later moved to Benfica, but such criticisms still existed. He was unable to adapt to the Portuguese team's playing style in the central defender position, and coupled with his own temper, he was unable to get the lead from the beginning.
Coach's favor.
So he chose to leave.
He originally planned to conscientiously control his temper in Valencia and strive to be a good person.
Unexpectedly, Chang Sheng would say this to himself, saying that he admired his own characteristics?!
He thought he heard wrongly: "I'm sorry, coach, I think I didn't hear clearly just now..."
So Chang Sheng smiled and repeated: "I admire your characteristics, Carlos. I think your characteristics are the best weapons against Belleron and Deportivo, so I need you to use your characteristics in the game."
To the extreme! Belleron has been injured. Maybe he won't admit it, but deep down he must be afraid of those rough defensive moves. That is his instinct. I want you to fully stimulate his instinct in the game.
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Marchena still couldn't believe it: "But you are not afraid that I will cheat..."
"Before taking the cards, scare Bellelon first! And..." Chang Sheng winked at him, deliberately lowered his voice, and acted as if he had a secret to share with him, which flattered Marchena.
"This is our home court, Carlos. Do you know what home field advantage is?"
He had a "you understand" expression, and Marchena really understood.
He knew what he had to do. As long as he had a better attitude towards the referee after committing the foul, it would not be that easy to get a card.
Seeing that he understood, Chang Sheng patted him on the shoulder: "I gave you the task of freezing Beleron, Carlos. You must do it, because freezing Beleron means freezing La Coruña.
Attack! You alone will make Super Laco bow to you!"
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Looking back on Chang Sheng's words now, Marchena can't help but feel excited.
One person, against a team... This is such an exciting and passionate scene.
I didn’t expect that someone like me, who had just joined the team for two days, would have such an opportunity to make a name for myself!
Carlos Marchena is now very happy that he chose to join Valencia.
In other words, I feel lucky that Valencia found me directly.
Otherwise, he might still be in that damn place in Portugal now, not knowing what his future is.
In Benfica, he couldn't get a chance to play. But just two days after he moved to Valencia, he was able to play for this team in such an important game in the Copa del Rey semi-finals!
In order to repay the coach's trust, he decided to try his best in this game.
He wants the head coach to know that he did nothing wrong in choosing him!
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Although Marchena has only been with the team for two days and has a reputation for constant victory, as long as he is a Valencia player, the talent and skills of constant victory can work for him...
So after Chang Sheng's words, Marchena felt his blood boiling and he was eager to prove himself.
Of course, this is not just the function of skills, it is also the function of Chang Sheng's own speaking skills and ability to incite people's hearts.
With a two-pronged approach, Marchena is willing to do his best to win this game.
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ps. I saw someone questioning in the book review area why the leader's extra chapters are included in the debt repayment. Let me explain it here. Last month, the monthly debt due was 65 chapters, multiplied by 2 to get 130 chapters.
The alliance leader owes three chapters, multiplied by 2, that is six chapters plus updates. So the total number of debts owed is 136 chapters.
This month, there are only two rewards from the leader at the beginning of the month, which are not counted as debt repayments, because they are rewards for the leader after April, not in March.
In today's chapter, the last debt will be settled if the alliance leader adds more updates. The rest of the debts will not be named, only the numbers will be listed.
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