Kevin Keegan, who had a feud with Aldridge through the media last season, changed his tone before heading to London. He put on an elder's airs and highly praised Aldridge's current achievements and spoke softly.
It is said that Millwall is a team that people look forward to.
Fleet Street came to the conclusion after analyzing Kevin Keegan's comments.
First, Kevin Keegan did not take Aldridge seriously, nor did he think Millwall would cause trouble for Newcastle United in their title race. His "peace declaration" was just the humility of a winner.
Second, with Ferguson on the same level, Kevin Keegan does not want to make too many enemies, especially since Millwall is only one point behind Manchester United and still competes for the league title.
Third, Kevin Keegan has probably taken a fancy to a certain player in the Millwall team. Now they are looking for a striker all over the world. Asprilla, who ended AC Milan's terrifying 58-game unbeaten streak, has already joined.
Newcastle United's acquisition list, if nothing unexpected happens, the transaction will be completed when the January transfer window opens, but Newcastle United's striker is still weak.
When a high-spirited Kevin Keegan arrived at the Lion's Den wearing a dirty suit, Aldridge stepped forward to chat with him in a friendly manner.
The live broadcast camera naturally focused on the two popular coaches in the Premier League, trying to understand what they were talking about.
Both of them kept smiling, but the content of their conversation was a bit out of tune. Kevin Keegan was confused by Aldrich's question.
"Have you eaten?"
"Um?"
"Have you had lunch?"
"Have eaten, uh, how about you?"
"I ate too, okay, see you later."
"Wait a minute, what am I going to say about not eating?"
"Then go and eat quickly!"
Aldridge's greeting made Kevin Keegan freeze in place and ponder for a long time.
He also specifically asked the assistant around him and repeated the conversation, trying to get the assistant to help him analyze what language tricks Aldrich was playing and whether there were any overt or understated jokes in it.
"Hello everyone, I am Martin Taylor. Today Andy Gray and I will explain to you the highlight of this round of the Premier League. Millwall, who have been undefeated in 17 games this season, will face the league leader Newcastle United. Andy, just now
I took the initiative to chat with Keegan. From the expressions of the two coaches, it seems that their relationship has eased a lot, what do you think?"
"Hahaha, I don't think so. Maybe both of them wish that the other was sick and couldn't come to direct the game today. Closer to home, the Lion's Den stadium is still full today, and Millwall fans remain as enthusiastic as ever. Let's take a look.
The starting lineups of both sides, Millwall was at home, and they sent out a strange starting lineup... I don't know how to define Hall's lineup, it seems to be 442, but Ballack obviously doesn't
Will play out wide, in confusing formations."
"Haha, Aldridge doesn't play by common sense. Let's analyze it slowly after the game starts. Newcastle United's starting lineup today is relatively neat. Goalkeeper: Pavel Srnisek, defender: Steve-
Watson, Warren Barton, Felipe Albert, John Beresford, Midfielder: Peter Beardsley, Robert Lee, Lee Clark, Case-
Gillespie, David Ginola, forward: Les Ferdinand. Newcastle United is facing a shortage of forwards, and the only forward Keegan can trust is Ferdinand. In addition, as a guest today, Millwall is the home team, so,
Keegan arranged a 4141 formation to see if Newcastle United, which had many points of offensive firepower in the league today, can end Millwall's unbeaten streak."
After the game started, Millwall did not show the overwhelming momentum they had in the past at home. Instead, they played very conservatively. The defenders did not come forward to assist, and a three-man defense line was set up in the midfield. Barak - Vieira - Gattuso,
The three people in the midfield and backcourt protected the defense line airtight.
Kevin Keegan saw Millwall's posture, then turned to look at Aldridge who was standing on the sidelines with one hand in his pocket, and thought to himself: Boy, do you want a draw?
That's right, you can draw with Newcastle United, it's worth showing off!
We were beaten twice in the cup last season.
Newcastle United started their gorgeous offensive performance.
Sometimes Aldridge is envious of those coaches whose stars have turned into coaches, because their glory as a player will make them attract many players to come and pitch for them.
For example, there is Robert Lee on the field. This player was born in London, but he admired Keegan very much, so he went to Newcastle United. Now he is made into a strong defensive player by Keegan on the field, and he often provides excellent assists.
In front of him is a gorgeous offensive line.
Ginola, who made a mistake in the 1994 World Cup and became Italy's sinner, has performed very well on the left wing for several months. The cameras are used to seeing him assist his teammates in scoring when he completes the pass, and then turns around and nods confidently.
With his narcissistic smile, he is the undoubted star on the field and a sharp winger in Newcastle United's offense.
Corresponding to him on the other side, Keegan cost Manchester United a lot of money through the transfer of Andy Cole. He also brought a talented player from Manchester United's Class of 92 to the Magpies, Keith Gee.
Lespi is also very creative on the wing and can assist and score goals.
There is no need to talk about Beardsley. He was once the pride of the Red Army and set a transfer record in English football. He scored a hat-trick in the English Derby five years ago. In the following five years, no Red Army general has been able to break through the gates of Manchester United in one game.
Three times, he was Dalglish's favorite and became Newcastle United's scoring point after the striker. He scored 21 league goals last season, even though he is already 34 years old.
Although Lee Clark is not a star player, he comes from Newcastle's youth training and has a unique advantage in integrating into the tactical system, and he often performs at a super level.
Les Ferdinand, who is at the forefront, has some connections with Millwall. When Aldrich was negotiating to recruit Rio Ferdinand, Les was present. He is Leo's uncle. Now Les is England's hottest top center.
, he has subverted the traditional image of a tall and clumsy British center. His foot skills are more delicate than the previous year. He can flexibly dribble and make quick air cuts. He has a keen sense of smell in the penalty area and the threat is obvious.
The most gorgeous thing about Kevin Keegan's attacking lineup is that the midfielder with the attributes of an attacking midfielder can form crazy positions with the wingers. The game is played like plum blossoms and bamboos, which is very beautiful.
No, after Beardsley and Gillespie completed the switch, they came to the wing and made a pass. Zambrotta was a step too slow to react and was passed over. Fortunately, Helguera, who was defensive in the middle, was already prepared.
, overpowering Ferdinand with a header to clear the ball.
As soon as the ball was pushed out, it was pushed to the left wing by Li who rushed up. After taking the ball, Ginola started to hit the bottom quickly. This handsome Italian guy who works part-time as a model tried to pass Thuram in a cool way, but it was a pity.
He found the wrong person. Thuram didn't use his footwork skills with him. He directly blocked his position and allowed you to play tricks with his feet. He would defeat you ten times with one force!
Ginola was knocked off the sideline and the ball stayed at Thuram's feet.
Keegan jumped up and yelled for a foul, but referee Dukin turned a blind eye.
Thuram made a big-footed clearance, but Millwall's offense was pushed back before it could press forward. Newcastle United's offense was getting stronger and stronger, but it just couldn't form an effective threat.
Beardsley and Clark were making a fuss in the middle. Gillespie found the space and wanted to cut inside. The ball just passed through the gap. Gillespie did not catch the ball because it was intercepted midway.
Sgate's forward interception made the Magpies players feel powerless.
Their gorgeous offense is like an egg hitting a stone, with no space for positional warfare, and Millwall's defense is airtight. If the ball is hit over the top, it will be cleared by the unfamiliar Spanish center back Helguera, who will play a short pass.
Penetration, Southgate will block it at the first opportunity.
Slowly, the commentators figured out the clue.
Martin Taylor was stunned. He repeatedly confirmed Millwall's formation and defensive characteristics before exclaiming into the microphone.
"Chain defense! Millwall has copied the most popular chain defense in Italy to the Premier League! The live broadcast camera should give a full view of the field, which will clearly tell all viewers Millwall's tactical formation, Barak Wei
Ella Gattuso is the first line of defense in front of the back line. They will slow down the opponent's offensive rhythm and form a zone defense. Even if Newcastle United breaks through this line of defense through passing the ball, it will still be in the penalty area.
In front of the zone, center back Southgate will intercept the pass, and at the end of the defense, Spaniard Herguera plays as a deep-lying center back, adding another layer of protection to the defense! Chain defense not only relies on personal ability, but also tests
Teamwork ability, but Millwall did not give Newcastle United any chance in the first 20 minutes of the game, and the opponent did not even have a shot! Aldridge, how much ability do you still have that you haven’t used yet?!"
"Martin, Millwall did a good job defending, but so what? Millwall also didn't have a shot."
"No, no, no, it's because the opportunity hasn't appeared yet. When Newcastle United can't attack, Keegan will definitely step up the attack. He will definitely do it. In turn, Millwall will have a lot of space to counterattack. We'll wait and see."
, I believe that Aldrich can use this tactic absolutely to serve the victory. He is really a calm head coach!"
Aldridge stood on the sidelines, watching the team's defense become more and more adept, with a smile slowly forming on the corner of his mouth.
Because the basis of Millwall's defense in normal training is teamwork and pressing, there will not be too many obstacles in playing chain defense on this basis.
Chain defense is a team-based tactical defense, which is the core. It does not rely on individual ability to resolve the opponent's offense one-on-one. Although there are outstanding individual defensive performances, this is a team's defensive model at work. Typical
An example is Cannavaro, the 2006 World Cup champion. His team defensive awareness is world-class.
His performance in the Italian team was unparalleled, but when he went to Real Madrid, his performance was abysmal. That was because his weaknesses were magnified to the extreme. Real Madrid's defense at the time had no tactics at all. Like too many La Liga teams, the defense was
They rush forward in a swarm, or wait one-on-one to be beaten through the defense by a La Liga team that is good at controlling the ball.
After a week of training and drills, Aldridge gave the players simple instructions. The full-backs did not assist, Southgate marked and intercepted, Helguera played deep to disrupt the offense, and Barak Vieira Gattuso
It forms the second line of defense in front of the rear line, and is tightly linked with iron chains.
No matter how gorgeous Newcastle United's offense is, there is no room for attack. Aldrich will see if the Magpie can let the ball grow wings and fly into the gate!
