N-A-A Chapter 237
Chapter 237
The two players are in a state of panic, and the two players are in a state of panic.
Chapter 232 The duel between the two assist kings!
If De Bruyne is the best offensive midfielder in the Bundesliga.
Then Ling Feng is the best offensive midfielder in the Premier League!
As the offensive core of their respective teams, the performance of the two will largely determine the quality of the team’s offense, thus affecting the outcome of the game.
With Ling Feng’s Premier League-leading speed and burst, as well as his running coverage and predictive ability on the defensive end, if he is asked to freeze De Bruyne, it is entirely possible.
This is why Pearson wants to limit Wolfsburg’s offense by using Ling Feng’s method of matching De Bruyne!
Just as the tactical meeting was about to end, a young coach in charge of tactics reminded Pearson with one sentence:
“Gentlemen, I wonder if you still remember our game against Tottenham.”
As soon as this was said, everyone reacted immediately.
Indeed.
It was not the first time that the team moved Ling Feng to other positions to limit the opponent’s core players.
In the Christmas battle with Tottenham two months ago, in order to limit Walker’s advancement on the right side, they once moved Ling Feng from the middle to the left, thereby suppressing Tottenham’s right-wing attack.
Later it was proved that such tactical thinking was wrong!
They can limit the opponent’s core or explosive point.
However, Ling Feng, the most threatening offensive core of the team’s frontcourt, should not be sacrificed.
In order to limit the opponent’s offensive core, using the offensive core of your own team as a sacrifice will only sacrifice the team’s offensive firepower!
This is a stupid act of self-destruction!
As the saying goes, a word awakens the dreamer!
This reminder instantly made Pearson give up the idea of letting Ling Feng retreat.
Whether in training or in the game, Ling Feng’s best position in the team is the No. 10 attacking midfielder.
Retreating to the midfield will only make him further away from the penalty area and the goal, reducing the offensive threat.
Therefore, even if they risk being blown up by De Bruyne in the middle defense, they cannot move Ling Feng to the midfield position!
Because they need Ling Feng to help the team score goals on the offensive end and defeat the opponent.
The ultimate goal of a football game has always been to score one more goal than the opponent!
Besides, the Europa League knockout round is a two-round game.
If the tactical effect of the first round is not good, Drinkwater and Cambiasso really can’t defend De Bruyne.
Then, the tactics can also be changed in the second round, and it will not be too late to retreat Ling Feng to the midfield to match him.
. . .
At the same time, Wolfsburg, far away in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Wolfsburg coach Hecking and his coaching staff also gathered together to hold a tactical meeting against Leicester City:
“Leicester City’s offensive firepower is definitely not to be ignored!”
“The front four led by Ling Feng cooperate very well and pass smoothly”
“Their high-pressure pressing is also very threatening. Our backcourt must pass the ball as soon as possible and not drag it out.”
“Going to Leicester, we still have to stick to our defensive counterattack tactics, seize every opportunity to counterattack, advance to the opponent’s half in the fastest time, and then complete the shot”
The reason why Wolfsburg has a brilliant record this season is that it has even challenged Bayern’s dominance in the league.
It is not only because of the outstanding performance of powerful and famous players such as De Bruyne, Dost, and Gustavo, but also has a very close relationship with the tactical play of head coach Hecking.
Wolfsburg under Hecking also plays the 4231 formation.
And the core position of this formation is the front midfielder!
Just like Pearson hugged Ling Feng’s thighs directly, Hei Jin also wisely chose to hand over the team’s offensive responsibility to De Bruyne, the talented midfielder.
Most of the team’s offensive tactics are formulated around De Bruyne!
In fact, De Bruyne and Wolfsburg are mutually beneficial.
At Chelsea, due to the fierce competition in the frontcourt and his own lack of ability, the fledgling De Bruyne did not get the recognition of the coach.
After a short loan to Bremen in the Bundesliga, he quickly adapted to the relatively open and aggressive league environment and rhythm of the Bundesliga.
After transferring to Wolfsburg, De Bruyne really got the absolute trust of the head coach and great tactical freedom, and finally was able to fully display his own style on the stage of the Bundesliga.
Offensive talent!
A future world-class top midfielder, plus a group of powerful stars, has created Wolfsburg’s strong performance in the league this season!
If it weren’t for the early stage of running-in, the league dug too big a hole, the lack of depth in the lineup, and the distraction of the Europa League and the German Cup, Wolfsburg would have really threatened Bayern’s Bundesliga championship.
However, Bayern’s dominance in the Bundesliga has always been very stable.
You know, until the away game against Wolfsburg on January 30, Bayern under Guardiola had been unbeaten for 17 rounds this season!
And before the Europa League knockout, Wolfsburg lost to Augsburg away again.
After 24 rounds of the league, Bayern has 61 points and Wolfsburg has 50 points.
A full eleven points behind!
After seeing that the league championship was hopeless, Wolfsburg’s senior management and head coach also shifted the focus of the game to two cup competitions where they could compete for the championship.
Europa League and German Cup!
In the German Cup, they have eliminated RB Leipzig and reached the quarterfinals.
The only obstacle between them and the quarterfinals of the Europa League is the “super promoted team” Leicester City, which has also performed well this season!
After the tactical meeting, Wolfsburg coach Hei Jin called the entire Wolfsburg team to the video room.
It is said to be watching the opponent’s game video, but in fact it is to watch Ling Feng’s personal game video and highlights, and then listen to the assistant coach’s explanation on the side, how to limit the tactical details of the Blue Fox No. 7.
In the original words of coach Hei Jin, it is:
“As long as we limit Ling Feng’s performance, we can win the game!”
While the assistant coach was talking, De Bruyne, who was sitting in the front, always had an inexplicable feeling of déjà vu.
At this moment, his teammate Perisic came over and said to him:
“Hey, Kevin, his passing method is very similar to yours!”
This sentence made Ding Ding suddenly realize!
Speaking of which, Ling Feng and De Bruyne have similar styles of play.
Especially after Ling Feng strengthened his ability to dribble forward, the roles and functions of the two on the field became more similar.
Both mainly use passes to connect teammates, and then send threatening balls to tear apart the opponent’s defense.
Occasionally dribble forward to counterattack, instigate attacks, and even shoot long shots from outside the penalty area from time to time.
The difference is just a slight difference in various abilities.
This season, many young and talented attacking midfielders in the top five European leagues have emerged.
Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez, Leicester City’s Ling Feng and Wolfsburg’s De Bruyne are the three hottest supernovas!
Among them, under the unremitting praise and publicity of the British media, Ling Feng’s reputation is even greater than the other two.
Therefore, when browsing YouTube and social media, De Bruyne has seen Ling Feng’s game highlights more than once.
Of course, he would never have thought that Ling Feng’s passing ability came from his peak period.
“It’s a bit like that. However, his pass is more accurate and harder to defend than mine!”
“Besides, he is much faster than me!”
As soon as the voice fell, a clip of Ling Feng making a precise arc pass after beating the defender on the wing was played on the projection screen in the tactical room, assisting his teammates to score.
And this wave of operations directly shocked all the Wolfsburg players on the scene.
Especially the defensive players, who swallowed their saliva at the same time.
Damn?
This black-haired boy is too fierce, right? !
At this time, Perisic turned his head and said to De Bruyne, who was frowning:
“He is indeed faster than you!”
You know, Ling Feng now has the vision and pass of De Bruyne at his peak, the speed and burst that are unrivaled in the Premier League, and the personal ability of single-point blasting.
It is no exaggeration to say that Ling Feng is definitely stronger than De Bruyne now!
It is precisely because of Ling Feng’s visible strength that Hei Jin repeatedly emphasized his huge threat to his disciples.
Of course, this is only the focus and focus of defense on the defensive end.
When the team is attacking, the focus and routine of the attack are different:
“When we are in possession of the ball and attacking, we can find a breakthrough from the opponent’s two defensive midfielders.”
“Drinkwater and Cambiasso, the defensive midfielder duo, are the combination with the most starts in Leicester City this season. If nothing unexpected happens, they will also start in the game two days later.”
While talking, the projection screen also began to play the game videos and highlights of the two.
“We can see that the pair of defensive midfielders in Leicester City are not in parallel when attacking.”
“Cambiasso often joins the attack from behind, while Drinkwater often joins the attack from behind, while Drinkwater often joins the attack from behind.
It is to defend backwards and rarely get in.”
“What we have to do is to take advantage of the huge gap left behind Cambiasso when the offense and defense change!”
After a pause, Hei Jin looked at the somewhat introverted blond boy:
“Kevin, you try to advance in the middle as much as possible, and then choose to pass the ball or shoot from a distance.”
“I think you should know how to do it.”
Hearing this, De Bruyne just nodded and did not answer.
“Also, we must increase the intensity of pressing in the frontcourt. Kevin, Bass (Dost), Andre (Schuerle), the three of you can run around Drinkwater and Cambiasso and put pressure on them.”
…
March 13.
The weather is sunny.
Tens of thousands of fans in the King Power Stadium have been waiting for a long time.
“Welcome to watch the first leg of the 14-15 Europa League quarter-finals, Leicester City vs. Wolfsburg. ”
“Let’s take a look at the starting lineups of both teams first”
“The tactical formations adopted by both teams are 4231”
“For Wolfsburg, the goalkeeper is still the Swiss goalkeeper Benaglio. On the back line, they are No. 8 Vieirinha, No. 5 Klose, No. 25 Naldo, and No. 34 Rodriguez”
“The two defensive midfielders are No. 22 Gustavo and No. 23 Guilavogui.”
“Three offensive midfielders, No. 17 Schurrle and No. 7 Caligiuri are on the left and right, and No. 14 De Bruyne is in the middle. ”
“On the front line is the Dutch striker Dost who has performed well this season! ”
Wolfsburg’s starting eleven, except for Perisic who was replaced by Schurrle, almost all the main players were sent!
Leicester City also intends to seize the initiative at home and lay the foundation for victory in the two-round match.
Except for Maguire’s first start in the Europa League and forming a central defender partnership with Huth, the other positions are all regular starters this season.
Goalkeeper Schmeichel;
Four players in the back line Simpson, Huth, Maguire, Schlupp;
Midfielder partner “Drinking Brother” Drinkwater and Cambiasso;
Four players in the front court are Ling Feng, Vardy, Mahrez and Lin Huang!
In the player tunnel, Ling Feng also saw the future “World No. 1” contender for the first time-“Ding Ding” De Bruyne!
For De Bruyne, his inner The heart is full of mixed feelings.
Especially when he thought about how he could defeat his original self with Ding Ding’s passing ability on the field, Ling Feng inexplicably felt a sense of NTR.
Damn, what on earth am I thinking about? !
After shaking his head and getting rid of the distracting thoughts in his mind, Ling Feng’s eyes suddenly became much sharper.
This head-on confrontation with De Bruyne is the best opportunity to verify his current strength.
He wants to see who is better, the current him or the Ding Ding in the Wolfsburg period!
With the introduction of the stadium DJ and the enthusiastic cheers of the fans, the players of both sides stepped onto the field.
The live camera also frequently focused on the core players of the two teams, namely Ling Feng and De Bruyne!
“The core players of both sides are talented young midfielders. One is the assist king of the Premier League, and the other is the assist king of the Bundesliga”
“Who is the better one? ”
Accompanied by a long whistle from the referee, Leicester City took the lead in kicking off.
Vardy immediately passed the ball back to Ling Feng.
The next second, several players in the frontcourt of Wolfsburg rushed forward like beasts out of a cage.
Seeing this, Ling Feng raised his eyebrows.
Yo, you also play high-position pressing?
Facing the oncoming Dost, Ling Feng did not hesitate, just knocked his feet, and passed the ball back to Cambiasso behind him, and then moved forward.
However, just after running forward five or six meters, Ling Feng found that there were two more “personal bodyguards” with black faces around him
It was the two black midfielders of Wolfsburg, Brazilian international Gustavo and French international Gila Woji!
Whenever Ling Feng showed the intention to receive the ball, the two Wolfsburg midfielders would rush forward without hesitation.
Gustavo knocked Ling Feng over with just the second touch, giving him a warning.
Although he was called for a foul. However, Ling Feng felt the importance of his opponent from Gustavo’s provocative eyes.
Ling Feng had expected this.
If Wolfsburg did not restrict him, he would be surprised.
In order to avoid the melee with the two black midfielders, Ling Feng chose to keep running to the empty space to receive the ball, and then kick the ball out.
Even so, his time and space with the ball were greatly compressed by the two tall and strong black midfielders.
However
, Ling Feng is not the only one who can hold the ball in the midfield.
He was seen running without the ball, attracting the defensive attention of the two midfielders, and signaling his teammates to pass the ball to Cambiasso.
Cambiasso’s responsibility in Leicester City is mainly to serve as a hub in the midfield and backcourt to help the backcourt pass the ball.
His role and function in Leicester City is equivalent to Busquets in Barcelona.
And it is because of this important role that Cambiasso was pressed by the Wolfsburg frontcourt trio Dost, De Bruyne and Schurrle as soon as he got the ball!
(End of this chapter)