"The second round of the Premier League in the new season is about to begin. Manchester United as a guest and Millwall at home today have both sent their strongest lineups. Although the new season has just begun, the result of the direct confrontation between these two teams may be...
It will have an intuitive impact on the ranking at the end of the season. In the past three Premier League seasons, except for the season when Millwall won the championship, the points gap between Millwall and Manchester United was within one goal in the other two seasons. In other words,
If the two teams can defeat their opponents, the precious three points will be more valuable than in other games."
Manchester United's starting lineup is still 442, while Millwall continues to use 433.
Aldridge stood on the sidelines to supervise the battle. Now Millwall's momentum when facing Manchester United is completely different from before, especially compared with three years ago, when they faced Manchester United with the consciousness of challengers, and even vaguely felt in their hearts: fight.
Manchester United's game is more important than any final.
Today is different from the past. From players to fans, no one at Millwall thinks that Manchester United is a behemoth that cannot be shaken. In the past three years, they have proven that they can compete on the same level as Manchester United and have an overwhelming record of defeating their opponents.
, deep down in my heart, there is no fear anymore, what is left is the majestic fighting spirit, show yourself to the fullest, only with high-level opponents can you reflect your high-level self!
The game started with Manchester United kicking off first.
After receiving the ball in the midfield, Scholes calmly distributed the ball to Giggs on the left. Giggs was not in a hurry to attack, but instead stepped forward with his teammates, allowing everyone to touch the ball first and stimulate their state.
come out.
Millwall didn't play aggressively for the time being. The two teams didn't look very competitive, and their determination to win seemed much duller.
In fact, it is not the case. Today's league is not a life-and-death battle. Both teams are on a balanced level. Winning is the desired result, but first of all, we must ensure that we do not lose. The phenomenon of aggressive pressure on offense will not change in the score.
It wouldn't have happened before.
Beckham picked up the ball on the right, and Ronaldinho was harassing him. The fans in the stands of the Lion's Den Stadium reacted relatively mildly. Fans in other stadiums might not be so polite to Beckham.
The lingering heat of the 1998 World Cup has not dissipated, and the accusation of Beckham as a sinner has not been washed away. He just returned to Manchester United to play football with peace of mind. As for Millwall fans, they did not accuse him. Because Aldrich said very clearly in an interview: Beck should be given
Ham has some tolerance and waits for him to repay the national team with his actions in the future.
Beckham can only pass the ball when Ronaldinho is closely guarding him on the right. Breakthroughs are not his specialty. Today, Ronaldinho's defensive task is to keep an eye on Beckham. No matter where the opponent goes, as long as he is defending. Ronaldinho
They should stick to each other like dog-skin plaster.
Keane did not dare to attack on a large scale. He always had to keep an eye on Nedvěd's movement. Scholes was more like a central midfielder than an attacking midfielder. Cole and Yorke on the front line suddenly moved forward.
, one is slightly behind. Its position is responsible for the area and its function is basically the same as that of the contemporary mainstream 442. Manchester United bought about
How important is York? When attacking in the middle, York can hold the ball and play for his teammates. In this way, Manchester United's offense can be infinitely more powerful. Cantona also did this kind of work in the past, and he was also a spiritual leader.
Now, at least Manchester United has reached an extreme level in terms of tactics.
After Yorke got the ball, he handed it to Giggs who was cutting inside. Giggs saw Schneider getting stuck on the inside route and then turned to the outside line and passed the ball. Cole missed the first point, but Yorkie was in place. Fortunately, So
Sgate retreated quickly and cleared the ball directly out of the baseline.
The performance of both teams after the opening was striving to be steady. The rhythm was tepid, and the style of play was to suddenly accelerate to create murderous opportunities. They would not increase the rhythm too fast all at once. That would be risky. The offense is powerful, but the defense is also weak.
Expose more flaws.
With Materazzi, Millwall's high-altitude defense against set kicks is really reassuring. Beckham's corner kick was directly pushed out by Materazzi, without giving any chance to Manchester United's offensive players.
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There was a round of applause in the stands, and the fans were very happy that the team's new main force was reassuring.
Aldridge looked serious on the sidelines. Whenever Millwall switched from defense to offense, their offense would go to Ronaldinho's side.
The reason is simple. Keane and Scholes have to cover the middle of the midfield. If they help defend the wings, Pirlo and Nedved can completely destroy their middle defense.
At first Aldrich was worried that Ronaldinho would not be the key point in today's tactics, but after watching it for ten minutes, he was relieved.
"Ronaldinho got the ball, and Beckham returned to defend. He went to the route where the Brazilian cut in. Neville lowered his center of gravity and prepared to block Ronaldinho's path. What choice would he make? Back
Pass the ball to reorganize the attack? Ronaldinho made a brilliant move
Extraordinary! He first broke through to the right, causing Neville and Beckham to move their centers of gravity inwards. Then he made a spike and changed the line. He dribbled the ball down to the bottom, and then passed the ball with a kick! Ruud van Nistelrooy headed the ball
Attacking the goal, unfortunately the header was too straight and Schmeichel got the ball easily."
Aldrich applauded the offense from the sidelines.
The threat of Larsson on the other side requires Giggs to retreat on a large scale. Manchester United is already familiar with Larson and attaches great importance to him. Therefore, Ronaldinho on the other side is the key figure to break the balance. At the same time, he
As long as Neville can be overwhelmed one-on-one, it will force Beckham to devote more energy to defense. In this way, although Millwall may not have a greater advantage, it will at least significantly weaken the strength of Manchester United's wings.
power.
If we were playing Manchester United last season, as long as Millwall suppressed both sides of the opponent, it was almost like taking off the legs of the goddess of victory. But this season's Manchester United has more Yorke in the frontcourt who can take the ball. Even if Manchester United has two sides
With the sides suppressed, there is still room for strong play in the middle, and as long as York controls the ball, Manchester United's wings can attack again to respond.
Ferguson also walked to the sidelines and gave instructions to his disciples.
Manchester United's offensive advance is too slow!
Beckham is not fast. By the time he rushes up from the backcourt, Millwall has already completed its defense, and even if he receives the ball, the position of the ball is not very good.
Zambrotta was guarding the dangerous area today, not letting Beckham get close. If the opponent entered the 35-yard area, he would stick to the opponent and steal the ball fiercely.
Beckham is far away from the penalty area, and his cross is still a threat, but the flight time of the ball is too long. As long as Millwall's defensive players do not lose their position or miss anyone, the threat of his cross is close to zero.
Ronaldinho once again gave a wonderful performance on the left wing. As he dribbled the ball forward, he pedaled his bicycle continuously and passed Neville, but was knocked down by Beckham from behind.
The referee came over and showed Beckham a yellow card, and Ronaldinho stood up to pick up the ball.
After placing the ball, Ronaldinho and Pirlo both stood in front of the ball. The two lowered their heads and whispered to each other, and then Pirlo walked away.
Ronaldinho kept his eyes on the opponent's goal. Everyone was wondering, does this kid still have the skills to take a free kick?
He really has it, but he hasn't gotten home yet, and he has already planned to improve his free kick ability during training.
Pirlo stood in front of the top of the penalty area. Once he stood like this, Manchester United had to focus on defending Pirlo, for fear that Ronaldinho would give the opponent the ball.
When Ronaldinho stared at the opponent's goal with determined eyes and kicked the ball out, the Manchester United players saw the ball rolling towards Pirlo as expected.
The Brazilian boy is indeed a bluff!
Ronaldinho did not directly attack the goal, but passed the ball to Pirlo. Pirlo started to kick, and Keane had already made a block move in front of him.
However, Pirlo's thigh was a beat slower, and the ball rolled past his eyes.
Keane's eyes widened with a look of disbelief on his face. Was Pirlo not ready?
When the Manchester United players saw the ball rolling, they immediately fell into panic.
Pirlo deliberately missed the ball. On his right, Schneider rushed over. The position was very good. He had sufficient space and angle to shoot, which was almost exactly the same as the starting point when he broke through Manchester United's goal last time.
Manchester United's players swarmed forward to block the ball, but Schneider swung his leg but did not fire a heavy shot. Instead, he moved his body forward, and the ball jumped up lightly and arced to the left side of the penalty area!
Cross the ball!
A Millwall player outflanked the falling ball and volleyed it into the net!
"Ronaldinho helped Millwall open the scoring! This free kick combination was so wonderful. Ronaldinho moved forward after taking the free kick. The Manchester United players were all paying attention to the trajectory of the ball. Pirlo
Deliberately missing the ball, Schneider unexpectedly did not take a long shot but passed the ball diagonally to Ronaldinho's forward point. The Brazilian youngster sent the ball cleanly into the goal without being marked.
In the 28th minute of the first half, Millwall took the lead."
After Ronaldinho scored, he ran to the corner flag and danced a samba. The spectators in the nearby stands blushed and applauded him.
Aldrich touched his forehead on the sidelines. The team was ahead. Although it was not a goal scored by a positional attack, at least the set-piece attack also had a threat.
Ferguson adjusted his tactics on the sidelines.
The Manchester United soldiers were depressed, but their spirits were not exhausted. There was still more than an hour left in the game. Even if it was an away game, it was impossible to surrender early.
Next, Manchester United's posture was adjusted somewhat. It was not as radical as burning the boat and focused on making fuss on the left side in a targeted manner.
The two forwards and the midfielder's dispatch all tilted to the left. Beckham had no speed advantage on the right, so he delayed the ball and passed as many passes as possible. Even if his precise guidance was not an assist before launching the final blow, the long pass transfer was also helpful.
Attacking helps a lot.
York moved on the left side of the penalty area, Scholes ambushed behind him, Cole moved laterally in a small area in the penalty area, and Giggs broke through on the left to create a threat. For a while, Millwall defended on the right.
I encountered a lot of pressure.
Aldridge saw this scene and knew that the test for his team was coming. The key to a master's game is whether he can keep up with the changes in his opponent. Manchester United concentrated on the left, and Millwall's defense must respond in time and adjust at the same time.
The focus of the attack.
When Cole tried to catch the ball in the penalty area and was intercepted by Materazzi, Millwall launched a counterattack. Makelele passed the ball directly to the left wing and Ronaldinho took the ball.
When he got the ball, Aldridge looked at Ronaldinho to see what he would do next.
As a result, Ronaldinho disappointed Aldrich and took the ball for a personal breakthrough.
Now Ronaldinho is talented and capable, but lacks game experience. He should have noticed that Beckham's position was directly in front of him, and consciously formed a zone defense with Neville. Ronaldinho broke through Beckham, but was inside
Weir saw the right moment and came up to steal the ball when he succeeded.
If Ronaldinho is mature enough, he should distribute the ball directly to the center immediately after receiving the ball. Manchester United is obviously deploying heavy troops on the right defense and focusing on the left, so there will be loopholes in the defense on the left.
Aldridge had to point to Ronaldinho, and then gestured to him to indicate that he should pass the ball to the other side.
When Ronaldinho saw it, he gave him a thumbs up sign, which meant that he understood.
This is how the master and apprentice communicate during training. As long as Ronaldinho can understand, he will give a thumbs up signal.
