Messi was so scared that he cried when he maxed out his header talent at the start of the game

Chapter 322

Every head coach has a "label" for his players in his heart.

And these "labels" are often the key for a head coach to decide the starting lineup and substitute rotation.

Modric's label in Kranjcar's mind.

is "offensive", "average confrontation", "young and inexperienced", "good chemistry with Su Fei".

Putting aside the last label, the other three labels are the reason why Kranjcar did not send Modric to play today.

When preparing for Brazil.

Kranjcar established the main tactics of defense and increased confrontation.

Facing Brazil.

Kranjcar never thought of attacking.

Even after Su Fei scored and helped the team take the lead, Kranjcar was conservative and resolutely implemented the main defense strategy.

But now.

Modric's initiative to ask for it made Kranjcar's hesitation just now shaken again.

He saw the determination in Modric's eyes.

Inexplicably.

He was moved.

Even though he knew that sending Modric up would definitely reduce the team's defensiveness.

After a brief hesitation, he handed the fourth official a small note about the substitution.

One young man has already created a miracle.

Maybe.

Another young man can help the team create a miracle again?

Modric showed a grateful expression.

"Thank you for your trust, boss."

"Well, come on. Let me emphasize two points to you briefly..."

Kranjcar put his arm around Modric's shoulder, pointed at the court, and began to give on-field guidance.

On the other side.

Kovac and Davor Suker got together.

"What do you think of this substitution, coach, Kovac?"

"It may have a miraculous effect. Luka is a good kid and has been working hard."

Kovac's eyes were nervous and expectant.

At the World Youth Championship last year.

Modric was also the absolute core of the Croatian youth team.

But.

The intensity of the World Youth Championship and the World Cup is not comparable.

So.

He didn't know what kind of performance Modric would be able to give under great pressure in his debut.

Modric walked to the side of the court.

After kissing the grass.

He ran onto the court excitedly. He finally stepped onto the World Cup field!

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Modric's appearance quickly attracted everyone's attention.

"Brazil's celebration is very eye-catching!"

"They gathered together to dance Brazil's traditional samba dance!"

"Hey!"

"Croatia made a substitution!"

"Young Modric is on the court!"

"He made his World Cup debut!"

"Replaced left midfielder Ivan Leko!"

"Kranjcar's substitution is very bold!"

In the live broadcast room of Zhuangdianertai, Wang Tao was excited, as if he had returned to the Premier League.

The little Modric actually played at this critical moment!

Could it be that... the familiar Modric-Modric connection is coming? !

On the court.

Modric, who stepped onto the football field, was the first to run to Su Fei and high-fived him.

"Come on!"

"Yeah, come on!"

Just look at each other, and the tacit understanding needs no words!

Su Fei was very excited.

Kranjcar finally stopped being a turtle and showed his head a little. With Modric here, he can play some offensive cooperation with him like in Manchester City!

On the other side.

Carlos Perreira, who saw Croatia's substitutions, raised his eyebrows and glanced at the big screen aimed at Modric.

He was still childish and thin, like a bamboo pole.

Although he had some understanding of Modric before the game.

But the harmless appearance of the little Modric made it difficult for Carlos Perreira to mobilize his inner tension.

This kid is Su Fei's teammate.

It seems that he played well in Manchester City.

But that's it, not at the level of a Premier League star, just a qualified starter.

Such a role.

Carlos Pereira didn't think.

It could fundamentally change the current situation.

However.

Soon.

The Brazilian coach's idea was suddenly shattered.

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55th minute of the game.

Brazil attacked.

It was still Kaka, the son of God, who started from the wing.

When you successfully tear open the opponent's defense from the flank again and again, you will definitely be full of confidence to do it again!

And Kaka, who had just crossed the center line with the ball.

Facing the frontModric, who was pressing, had no intention of slowing down or passing the ball.

After all.

Modric, who was only 1.72 meters tall, looked too weak compared to his 1.86 meters tall!

Kaka was too lazy to make any extra moves.

He was going to push the ball forward and directly use the difference in physical strength to knock Modric away!

But!

Modric, who had been sitting on the bench for most of the game, had already figured out Kaka's dribbling style while watching the game!

Modric guessed Kaka's idea.

Predictive.

At the moment Kaka stretched out his foot to touch the ball, he kicked out with lightning and used his left foot to block the rolling football.

The football bounced up!

Kaka panicked instantly and stretched out his foot to touch the ball again.

Modric got there before him, raised his left foot again, and knocked the ball to the right with the inside of his left foot.

Then he accelerated, used his chest to push the ball forward again, and accelerated when unloading the ball!

Instantly, the Allianz Arena was filled with cheers from Croatian fans.

No one expected it.

Modric, who had just stepped onto the field, intercepted the ball from Kaka, who was so arrogant that he destroyed the Croatian wing!

"Beautiful!!"

"Really beautiful!!"

"Modric!!"

"A big show on his first touch!"

"Reverse steal from Kaka, dribbling forward!"

On the sidelines, a look of brilliance appeared in the eyes of the nervous Kranjcar. Ivan Leko, who was replaced, couldn't do this interception!

Modric's moment is not over yet.

He had been holding it in for most of the game off the field.

He still needed to continue to vent his frustration.

When his peripheral vision noticed Su Fei running wildly in the middle.

He knew what he should do next.

Arsenal player, Brazilian midfielder Gilberto Silva looked at Su Fei who was rushing in front of him.

He immediately stretched out his hand and loudly instructed Roberto Carlos to go forward to defend Modric.

He knew that Modric would eventually pass the ball to Su Fei, so he had to personally block Su Fei's impact.

But Modric couldn't be too comfortable.

Because of that kid.

There was a long pass with the outside of the foot with a strange arc.

Roberto Carlos did take the initiative, but he underestimated Modric's kicking speed.

Modric didn't give the former world's No. 1 left back any close chance.

He raised his left foot high.

The outside of the foot hit the bottom of the football.

The football immediately bounced up, drew a beautiful arc in the air, and flew towards Su Fei.

At this time, Su Fei!

At the top of the penalty area, he was enjoying Gilberto Silva's close "back massage" with his back to the body.

Gilberto's mind was changing rapidly.

This distance...

This guy shouldn't be heading the ball directly.

There is a 99% chance that he will turn around and dribble past the defense after receiving the ball!

Yeah.

Right!

That must be the case!

Space, I must leave some space to prevent him from turning and dribble past the defense.

Thinking of this.

Gilberto took a half step back.

In this way, even if Su Fei turns around and dribble past the defense after receiving the ball, he still has some space to chase and defend.

This is the valuable defensive experience of Brazil's No. 1 midfielder!

However.

Sometimes.

Experience will become a breakthrough for the opponent.

Facing the flying football, Su Fei, who felt Gilberto retreating, made a judgment instantly.

Supporting the body, leaning back slightly...

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