Who made him play as a winger/attacking midfielder?

Chapter 34: The Power of Ground-Based Assists Begins to Shine!

"My goodness!"

"Chang Huan is incredibly capable!"

PP Sports commentator He Yu exclaimed, "A effortless breakthrough in the right flank of the attacking third, followed by a one-two with Dzeko, and finally a selfless assist against Handanovic!"

Commentator Liu Teng was deeply moved: "I believe the fans watching the live broadcast are just as excited as I am. His unexpected start and outstanding performance made all the waiting worthwhile!"

This statement, with its double entendre, has left many fans deeply moved.

The atmosphere at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome was fervent, with waves of cheers echoing throughout the stadium.

Inter Milan coach Spalletti acted decisively, calling over Yuto Nagatomo while the Roma players were celebrating their goal.

The match lasted ninety minutes.

There's no need to panic just because we're falling behind.

This... doesn't fit the image of a top-tier team.

The game has restarted.

Despite trailing, Inter Milan played steadily, quickly moving through midfield and passing the ball to the flanks despite Roma's high press.

Perisic became the main attacking point on the left flank, and his opponent Juan Jesus was strong in attack but weak in defense, making him a good target for attack.

Let's see if Icardi can find an opportunity in the penalty area.

However, Chang Huan showed great defensive initiative and strictly followed the tactics devised by the coaching staff.

They were able to perform their defensive duties very well against Inter Milan's attacks down the left flank.

Stand still and don't make any sudden moves.

Leave the outside to guard the flanks.

Inter's attack looked good, but in reality, passes far from the penalty area struggled to find Icardi, who was closely marked.

In addition, this Argentine striker has to deliver goods to Wanda, who is over thirty years old, every night.

The instinct for winning in the penalty area is still there, but the lower body is no longer as stable.

Fazio and Manolas combined to provide a solid defensive presence, making it difficult for the weakened Icardi to gain a favorable position when Wanda paired him with a defensive duo.

Thirty minutes into the game, the score remained unchanged.

Both sides tacitly slowed down the pace of offense and defense.

With the pressing intensity decreasing, Valero, a typical Spanish midfielder known for his classic technical skills, had more room to operate.

His technique in tight spaces is exquisite, his dribbling is elegant, and he can complete high-quality passes even under high-pressure pressing.

Inter Milan regained a significant amount of possession time.

In just five minutes, possession increased from around 37% to 45%.

The attempted through ball drew gasps from the home fans.

Fortunately, Alisson remained focused and prevented Icardi, who is adept at seizing opportunities, from scoring.

Roma's midfield trio complements each other technically and has rich match experience; head coach Di Francesco also provided corresponding defensive tactics before the match.

Applying physical contact based on proximity affected Balero's technical characteristics.

Inter Milan's attacks could only retreat to the flanks.

Candreva was limited on the right flank by Kolarov's speed, physique, and experience, and lacked confidence when receiving the ball, which put more attacking pressure on Perisic on the left flank.

We need him on defense, and we need him on offense.

After several defensive maneuvers, Roma gradually gained attacking opportunities.

Inter Milan, returning to a defensive stance, formed a compact formation, placing particular emphasis on the central area and the two flanks.

To put it simply...

It means concentrating forces to protect the central route while leaving the flanks open.

Rome's attack began on the left flank.

Perotti, Kolarov, and Nainggolan formed a small attack group, drawing D'Ambrosio, Vecino, and the deep defensive support of Candreva and Valero over.

Gagliardini is in the center, while Perisic is positioned towards the flanks.

Icardi, who had been holding off the two center-backs, ran back to mark Roma's deep-lying midfielder De Rossi.

Perotti passed the ball back, De Rossi was marked by Icardi, and another midfield pivot, Strootman, received the ball laterally and quickly switched it to the right wing.

Inter Milan's defensive focus gradually shifted to the left flank.

Perhaps considering that Chang Huan was responsible for Roma's opening goal, Nagatomo Yuto and Gagliardini, who bear a great deal of responsibility for the goal, quickly moved over, and Miranda was also ready to cover.

"Pass him!"

"Pass him!!"

Chang Huan chested the ball inwards, stopping it about half a meter away, and the cheers of the home fans outside the plastic track were deafening.

Facing the quick defensive move from Nagatomo, he bent his right knee, lowered his right shoulder, and swung his left foot, pretending to use the inside of his foot to flick the bouncing soccer ball towards the baseline.

Yuto Nagatomo subconsciously took a step back.

Chang Huan paused in mid-air with his left foot, then used the outside of his foot to gently flick the ball inwards.

Upon realizing he had been tricked, Nagatomo Yuto raised an eyebrow, immediately feeling a sense of humiliation at being played.

My brain was thinking... What are you, a Chinese kid, doing showing off in front of me?

Therefore, he went against head coach Spalletti's tactical philosophy of standing still and not acting rashly.

Chang Huan originally intended to make a long pass to Kolarov, who was making a high-speed run along the left flank, to create space.

Noticing Yuto Nagatomo pressing forward, Perisic and Gagliardini were forced to follow suit in order to close off defensive space.

This forms a triangular encirclement!

With a better view of the field, Chang Huan changed his strategy, passing the ball with the instep of his left foot to Nainggolan, who had made a run into space in the middle.

「クソ、聕れた（Damn, I was cheated）!」

When Nagatomo saw Chang Huan run past him and out of the baseline defense after passing the ball, he immediately realized that something was wrong.

He gritted his teeth and stuck out his left foot to trip him.

Chang Huan circled around the outside in advance, creating lateral distance.

Only the toes slightly touched the peroneus longus muscle on the outer side of the left shinbone.

Nainggolan sets up the ball with one kick.

It's equivalent to playing a "2-on-3" wall-hitting combination with Chang Huan.

The referee, Irati, had his whistle in his mouth when he saw Chang Huan stagger and struggle to regain his balance. He raised his hands in a gesture indicating that the game should continue.

The assistant referee held the side flag and maintained the same level as Inter Milan's last defender.

Miranda made a decisive move, rushing to cover the gap behind Nagatomo Yuto.

Gagliardini and Miranda worked together, one chasing back in a straight line and the other blocking Chang Huan's inside cut.

Just then.

After regaining his balance, Chang Huan used the outside of his left foot to smoothly pass Nainggolan's pass forward.

He glanced up to observe while adjusting his footwork, then quickly raised his left hand in a cross preparation gesture that only his teammates could understand.

Dzeko and Skriniar were entangled at the edge of the penalty area, one pushing inward and the other squeezing outward.

When Zheke looked up and saw Chang Huan's gesture, his eyes lit up, and he suddenly exerted force with his raised left elbow!

Spalletti, the away team's coach in the technical area, suddenly felt his right eyelid twitch violently, and a sense of unease instantly spread from his heart to his entire body.

Chang Huan, about 25 meters from the baseline on the right flank, had already fully adjusted his footwork and noticed Skriniar had squeezed in front of Dzeko with his wide field of vision...

He stepped straight out with his left foot, firmly supporting his body, and then swung his right foot, his weaker foot, out to quickly kick the football!

The thigh drives the lower leg to complete the explosive movement in an instant, the instep is slightly turned inward, and the ankle is straightened and locked at the moment of contact with the ball.

The inside of the instep strikes the ball, hitting the lower half of the football, followed by a follow-up motion to ensure that all the power is transferred to the rolling football.

Considering the weakness of the foot, the passing distance is slightly further ahead than the passing route perceived in space.

"A low cross from the right flank at a 45-degree angle!"

"Italian Sky Sports commentator Fabio Carreza shouted."

The football skimmed across the grass at high speed, and Miranda, who was covering at the near post, seemed to be just going through the motions with his right foot outstretched.

The ball, which had been rapidly passing the right edge of the penalty area, spun inward at high speed, curving in a rainbow-like arc as it rolled toward the deadly space between Inter Milan's last line of defense and the goalkeeper.

Conservative goalkeeper Handanovic had no intention of coming out to challenge the goalkeeper.

"Milan Skriniar!!"

The live broadcast director switched the camera angles, and Fabio Carreza's volume increased.

All the Roma fans jumped up, watching Skriniar, who was occupying the near post, throw himself forward, his right foot skimming the ground as he intercepted the attack.

The ball, rolling close to the ground, was significantly faster, almost grazing the toe of Skriniar's right shoe.

"They didn't touch the ball!"

Fabio Carreza's pupils constricted as he stared at the unmarked Roma number nine at the far post, shouting almost frantically, "Edin Dzeko!!"

Handanovic, known for his excellent goal-line reaction, instinctively lunged to his right.

However, the skilled shooter Dzeko cleverly used his left foot to push a low, inverted corner from about half a meter to the left of the penalty spot...