Football: King of Midfield! Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi are crying

With the end of another wave of Manchester United attacks.

The questions and confusion in the mind of Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal.

Once again, it was further magnified!

My previous observations were indeed correct.

Bayern's defense against Long Fei.

It can be said that it is in name only!

This is not to say that there is no one in Bayern's midfield to defend Long Fei.

But it’s about Bayern’s midfield defense.

For the strength Long Fei gained, it was obviously too casual!

In this game, Bayern’s formation is 451.

This is exactly the same formation as Manchester United.

In terms of formation position.

Bayern defends Manchester United's attack.

You have an innate advantage!

Because obviously, two teams in the same formation.

The positions between players are basically close to overlapping.

Therefore, when switching between offense and defense.

Able to deploy his defensive formation extremely quickly!

And because the positions between the players are extremely close.

This also sets up the team's man-to-man defense.

Provides considerable convenience!

Bayern has this advantage.

There was no man-to-man defense setup for Long Fei.

Nor did the relevant defensive personnel get involved.

A close attack on Long Fei!

This is so abnormal.

And even if you don’t take into account formation factors.

For a top team like Bayern.

The level of quality in their midfield personnel.

You can also easily build a strong defense in the midfield!

Bayern's 5 midfielders.

Take out anyone at random.

Any giant team in the five major leagues in Europe.

They are all confirmed main players!

Core midfielder Javi Martinez.

He is the absolute brain player in Bayern's midfield!

It also controls Bayern's offensive and defensive transitions on the field!

And on both sides of him.

One is the super offensive midfielder Thomas Muller.

The other one is Vidal, who defends the top level in the Bundesliga and even in Europe!

And the two wings in the midfield.

One is Douglas Costa, who is extremely fast and extremely capable!

And the other one is that the sword is still young.

Robben can still get the main position at Bayern with his strength!

A midfielder composed of these 5 people.

Whether it's offense or defense.

It doesn’t matter if it’s on the side or in the middle.

It can be said that they all have outstanding characteristics and super strength!

With this kind of personnel configuration, it is very easy to build a midfield defense line with 25!

But Bayern didn't do this in terms of defensive arrangement!

What makes Van Gaal even more puzzled is this.

Vidal is the absolute defensive general in Bayern's midfield.

Bayern coach Guardiola actually didn't arrange for him to keep an eye on Long Fei!

Vidal's strength almost needs no elaboration.

He moved to Bayern Munich from Serie A giant Juventus last season.

During his three years at Juventus.

Vidal is not only Juventus’ number one midfielder.

He is also the absolute number one defensive midfielder in Serie A!

He reached two Champions League finals in three years at Juventus. during the most glorious period.

He's with Pirlo, Pogba and Marchisio.

The first midfielder in Serie A.

Invincible in the league and Champions League!

While he was playing for Juventus.

He also almost monopolized the top spot in Serie A's steals list!

In the last round of the Champions League, Manchester United faced its opponent Roma in Serie A.

Their midfielder is Serie A's top tackler Naing Inglal.

The reason why he was able to win the title of Serie A steals king.

Except for his own strength.

Thanks to the basic reality that Vidal left Serie A!

Bayern has such top defensive players.

But he was not used to guard Long Fei!

The more I think about this, the more incredible it becomes!

Although Van Gaal couldn't figure out what Bayern coach Guardiola was thinking.

But his instinct told him so.

Guardiola is a world-class coach.

It's impossible for him not to realize the importance of Long Fei to Manchester United's offense!

If he really didn't take Long Fei to heart.

So Manchester United started this series of attacks.

It will definitely be able to penetrate Bayern's door!

Thinking of this, Van Gaal suddenly realized something he had ignored!

That is because he had previously focused on Bayern's midfield defense.

I feel that Long Fei can successfully pass those threatening long passes.

It's because of Bayern's midfield defense.

There was no corresponding defensive pressure on Long Fei! but now.

Van Gaal suddenly thought of it!

Long Fei just passed five or six threatening long passes.

It seemed like they were all taken by Manchester United's frontcourt players.

But the final result was disappointing!

That's why there are so many threatening passes, but none of them can be converted into goals!

At first, Van Gaal thought it was because of the poor shooting skills of Manchester United players.

Failed to accurately grasp the scoring opportunities on the field!

But after some observation of Bayern's defense.

Van Gaal suddenly had an idea in his mind!

Could it be that......Bayern restricted Long Fei in this game.

In fact, there is another interpretation?!

At this time, Bayern coach Guardiola was on the sidelines.

Looking at the field with a calm face!

Although from the beginning to now.

Manchester United's offense is almost the absolute main tone on the field.

On Bayern's side, it's more about the team's defense!

In the eyes of the fans.

This is the scene Bayern faces.

Fans generally refer to it simply and crudely as"being beaten down"!

But even so.

No one can see even a trace of panic on Guardiola's face!

On the contrary, Guardiola's face at this time.

There is even a trace of a smile!

In the eyes of the fans on the field.

Bayern is now completely passive and can only continue to defend.

But in Guardiola's view.

But it has another meaning!

That's how Bayern has played since the opening game.

They have successfully ended Manchester United's attacks launched by Long Fei many times!

Van Gaal’s previous worries and doubts.

Now it is completely within Guardiola's defensive expectations.

Find out!

As van Gaal observed.

In this game, Bayern has a top defender like Vidal in the midfield. But there was no man-to-man defense against Long Fei!

That's because of Dila's defensive thinking.

In response to Manchester United's offense, he was completely off-center!

As a world-class coach.

Of course Guardiola knows how powerful Long Fei is. before this game starts.

Guardiola, who has always been rigorous in his preparations.

We have already recorded all the important matches of Manchester United this season.

After looking at it for a while, I almost completely devoured it!

After watching the game video.

Guardiola also came to a conclusion!

That is: even the top defenders.

It’s also difficult in a one-on-one or even two-on-one situation.

The entire game completely limited the threat of Long Fei!

Long Fei's ability to assist with long passes is really strong! within 90 minutes.

Even if the defensive player is only on the defensive end.

Relax for a dozen seconds, or even a few seconds.

It is very likely that Long Fei will be caught with an assist opportunity!

Guardiola certainly believes in the quality of his players.

Vidal is Europe's top defender.

He has also proven his defensive strength in various major competitions.

But Guardiola doesn't want to gamble.

Previously, whether it was in the Premier League or the Champions League.

Manchester United's strong opponents.

Chelsea, Liverpool, Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, Roma and many more.

They all felt that their team's midfield defense was a problem. was able to successfully block Long Fei.

But the final result.

Obviously it was contrary to their expectations!

Therefore Guardiola does not want to follow their old path again!

In this game, Guardiola used new ideas. (To read cool novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!) to defend Manchester United's offense.

To limit Long Fei's performance!

That is the target to focus on.

By Long Fei in the midfield.

Transform into other Manchester United players on the front line!

This is the idea behind this defensive arrangement.

Since there is no guarantee that Long Fei can be restrained 100%.

Then Bayern will use 100% of its defensive energy.

Come and limit the offensive players in Manchester United's frontcourt!

Long Fei's long pass assist is his most powerful killer copper.

Then just guard his frontcourt teammates to death.

Or ensure that Manchester United players even after receiving a pass from Long Fei.

Nor can he make an effective goal-threatening operation!

This tactical idea is obvious.

In this game, great results were achieved! [ ]

Whether it’s Rooney, Mata or Ashley Young.

These teammates usually receive the most passes from Long Fei.

From the very beginning, they were all under Bayern's tight surveillance!

The opening ten minutes.

Long Fei sent as many as 5 threatening passes.

And these five passes were converted into opportunities to hit the goal.

But they were all defended by Bayern.

The reason for this.

It is precisely because Bayern devoted their defensive energy.

All placed on the defense of Manchester United's frontcourt players!

In Guardiola's vision.

No matter how strong Long Fei's long passing ability is.

But as long as Manchester United's frontcourt players are completely locked up.

Interfering with their ball-holding environment.

So Long Fei's long pass.

It’s completely meaningless delivery again and again!

At this point experienced commentator Martin Taylor.

I also gradually discovered that Bayern was unusual on the defensive end in this game!

"Bayern's defense in this game? Something seems wrong!"

"From the beginning to now, Long Fei has been almost unrestricted in the midfield!"

"Bayern midfielder Vidal"

"He almost never pressed towards Long Fei!"

"And his running and interception"

"Instead, the target was Rooney on the striker!"

"It’s really strange, if you look at it in terms of matchup defense"

"Vidal's best defensive target should be Long Fei!"

"Rooney's current situation is very uncomfortable!"

"Bayern's defensive combination of Boateng and Benatia"

"Whether it's physical confrontation or speed,"

"It won't give Rooney any advantage!"

"Now Vidal in the midfield will drop back to help defend from time to time!"

"As a top B2B midfielder, Vidal is extremely physically fit! The defensive coverage area is even more terrifying!"

"Not only will he retreat to the penalty area line to help defend Rooney,"

"Vidal can also be seen in Bayern's wing defense!"

"Ashley Young is tightly marked by Bayern full-back Alaba"

"On the other side, Mata was also defended by Bayern captain Lahm."

"Originally, the marking ability of these two full-backs was extremely good."

"Vidal's defensive coverage now comes to the wing from time to time."

"This also makes the two Manchester United full midfielders"

"Completely stuck in the quagmire of Bayern's defense!"

"Bayern did not closely monitor Long Fei in the opening game"

"That's because their defensive focus is more to the point!"

"Directly lock Long Fei's teammates at the receiving point completely!"

"Under such circumstances, Long Fei's excellent long-pass advantage is almost meaningless!"

"This kind of defensive thinking has actually been thought of by some teams among Manchester United's opponents before."

"But no team, like Guardiola's Bayern, executes so perfectly!"

Everything on the scene at this time also made Long Fei fans a little worried!

"Damn it! Bayern actually used such defensive tactics in this game?"

"This is completely an unconventional defensive idea!"

"No tight defense against Long Fei, who threatens long passes"

"Instead, it strangled the last link in Long Fei's long pass attack and completely locked up the receiving player!"

"This move is really cruel!"

"I said when Rooney shot before"

"Why didn't any of the defensive players around me score two people?"

"Sometimes there were even three defensive players marking Rooney!"

"Rooney is not a god! Under such defensive pressure, it would be strange to score a goal!"

"Guardiola deserves to be a top coach! Speechless! It will be very difficult to play in the next game!"

The Manchester United players on the field at this time also feel that the current situation is unfavorable!

Although Manchester United is still attacking.

It seems that they have the initiative to control the rhythm of the field.

But the attack is hopeless. This has a negative impact on the players' mentality. The torture is very terrifying!

Long Fei's long passing ability continues to exert force, but he is unable to exert his due scoring power.

This is far better than the situation where Long Fei is locked and unable to exert his long passing ability.

Even more terrifying!

After all, the latter still gives people a feeling of hope.

The former really gives people a feeling of despair!

As the game continued,

Guardiola on the sidelines shouted at the players. Commanding.

For Guardiola, limiting Manchester United's offense is just the first stage of Bayern's task in this game!

Their goal in this game is to defeat Manchester United and achieve an absolute victory!

Therefore, for them

At this time, the game has really just begun!

With Guardiola's command, the Bayern players on the field suddenly exerted their strength!

The players who had been active before were Bayern's midfielders and backfielders. But now

, the players in the midfield and frontcourt They have gradually begun to become the protagonist on the court!

As the core of Bayern's midfield, Javi Martinez also has excellent long-passing ability.

While Manchester United is attacking, he has also been taking advantage of opportunities in the opening stage. Manchester United's defense launched a fatal blow.

Thomas Muller and Bayern's striker Lewandowski.

Bayern currently only has two players active in the frontcourt.

But it is enough to cause extremely terrifying damage to Manchester United's defense!

Lewandowski as The Bundesliga top scorer last season.

In 45 games for Bayern,

Lewandowski scored a total of 37 goals.

As a forward who can score 30+ goals in a single season, he is one of the fewest strikers in Europe. Count!

However, this season's Lewandowski's scoring efficiency is even more terrifying!

He currently represents Bayern and has played in 27 games this season.

He has scored a total of 26 goals. The average number of goals per game has been close to one goal. Already!

Such a terrifying goal efficiency.

It has not been seen in the Bundesliga for many years!

And Thomas Muller is an offensive midfielder hovering behind him.

In many cases during the game, his offensive movement is even more like A forward.

He represents Bayern.

For two consecutive seasons, he has completed astonishing results of 15+ goals and 10+ assists in a single season.

Many media even bluntly said that

Muller's excellent running and scoring ability.

Even if he is a complete forward.

It is definitely a top-notch performance!

With the two people disrupting the game in the backcourt,

Manchester United's defense has been fatally threatened many times!

If it weren't for De Gea's high pass in front of the goal, the score on the field would probably have been different. It has been rewritten a long time ago!

Facing Bayern's increased offensive firepower, many people suddenly realized that the rhythm on the field seemed to have completely passed into Bayern's hands?.