Chapter 376 A goal worth gold!

Chapter 376 A goal worth thousands of dollars!

Sixty minutes into the game, Allegri could no longer sit still.

Others don't know, but he knows Guardiola's intentions better than anyone else.

This is an honest conspiracy, and Allegri is not even afraid of knowing about it.

Juventus's current problem is very embarrassing, that is, the players are old and they are suffering from exhaustion.

Allegri can be substituted. After replacing Alves with Lichtsteiner, he found that Marchisio and Khedira's physical fitness had declined a bit, and the same was true for Chiellini in the defense. .

But whoever he replaces or who he doesn't replace, he can't guarantee whether the team's defense will loosen after the substitution.

Sometimes it is like this. Before the substitution, the defense line could barely maintain, but after the substitution, the rhythm was messed up. Not only did it not have the desired effect, but it exposed more and bigger problems.

On the Manchester City bench, the players kept getting up to warm up.

This is also Guardiola's strategy.

He just wants to create some pressure on Allegri, while keeping him guessing how Manchester City will make substitutions.

This guy is getting more and more cunning!

Allegri was so angry that his tooth ached.

On the court, Manchester City changed their thinking and began to try to create trouble on both wings. Juventus players were all tense and would be on tenterhooks from time to time.

In the first half, Manchester City had already kicked ten shots. What about Juventus? Six kicks, although they scored three goals, Manchester City still had the advantage on the scene!

In the second half, Manchester City still maintained the offensive pressure on Juventus. This made Allegri clearly realize that although Juventus is in a good situation now, as long as they do not win the game, the crisis has not been resolved!

What's even more terrible is that after 65 minutes, Guardiola still had no idea of ​​​​substituting.

This gave Allegri a headache.

Because the substitutes are relatively thin, Juventus, which has deployed the strongest combat force, has tried its best. Now as time goes by, the initiative in the game is no longer in the hands of Juventus, but in the hands of Allegri, but in the hands of Allegri. Guardiola holds it tightly in his hand.

On the court, Manchester City's players can be loose if they want, be fast if they want, and press if they want, but Juventus can only tighten up.

At this time, a sudden change occurred on the court.

After Zhao Jinge got the ball near the left side of the center line, he turned around to dribble, but was tripped by Lichtsteiner.

The referee gave Manchester City a free kick from the left side of the center line.

De Bruyne ran over, placed the ball, and tried to pass it to Zhao Jinge who was nearby. As a result, he suddenly made a long pass to the right side of the penalty area behind the Juventus defense.

Mahrez moved forward at the fastest speed, passed between Lichtsteiner and Bonucci, went straight to the right side of the Juventus penalty area, received De Bruyne's long pass, and passed the ball with his left foot. Stop firmly.

Bonucci acted very steadily and got in time to freeze Mahrez's left foot, forcing the Manchester City winger to shoot with his right foot. However, the angle was blocked by the young Buffon and was directly hugged by the Italian goalkeeper. .

Manchester City fans burst into applause at the Etihad Stadium.

Allegri was so shocked that he immediately walked to the sidelines and shouted at Lichtsteiner, who had missed the player shortly after he came on the field, telling him to pay attention.

How many times has this happened?

Manchester City's most threatening shot in the first half was when Mahrez went to the other side and Zhao Jinge attacked Alves on the right. Fortunately, his header hit the crossbar.

Another veteran Lichtsteiner was replaced, but the elderly teacher was no match for Zhao Jinge!

But you can't always be so lucky, can you?

Allegri saw that Lichtsteiner was obviously unable to keep up with the rhythm of the game just now.

This is also a problem that easily occurs when players reach a certain age. Their concentration and energy in the game are no longer enough!

"Substitute?"

the assistant coach asked.

Allegri was very hesitant. He did not want to use the remaining substitutions on the defensive line in the midfield and backfield. After all, they had not won the game yet, and the offense also needed new forces!

"Lichtsteiner's condition has declined significantly. His body is not even strong enough to support him through the high-intensity half of the game. And Marchisio, they can't bear it anymore!"

Manchester City's assistant coach walked to Guardiola's side and whispered.

Among the real-time game data, there is one data that objectively reflects the player's activity level.

This is a comprehensive data that refers to all aspects such as running, passing and defense. Generally speaking, the player's true performance on the court can be obtained from it.

"The running distance has also dropped significantly. It seems that I am getting older and can't bear it anymore."

This is the positive signal that Manchester City has been waiting for.

Guardiola has repeatedly told everyone since before the game that Juventus' veterans will be a weakness.

Therefore, during the game, Manchester City's left wing was desperately attacking the center and right wing where Marchisio and others were.

In the first half, Zhao Jinge's header almost opened the scoring.

If that goal had been scored, Manchester City would be under much less pressure now.

"Substitute?"

the assistant coach asked anxiously.

Guardiola frowned and looked at the visiting team's coaching bench and found that Allegri had been sitting in the coaching bench and had not made any further changes to the Juventus players on the court.

"Wait a minute," Guardiola said.

Tonight, Juventus brought only one backup defender to the Etihad Stadium, and that was Barzagli.

If Allegri makes a substitution, he should ask Barzagli to play on the left. Manchester City also has tactics for this defensive lineup, and they will adjust based on Juventus's adjustments.

"But he doesn't look like he's going to adjust."

Manchester City's assistant coach continued.

Guardiola smiled slightly,

"It's okay. I've been waiting for seventy minutes. I don't care if I wait for him for five more minutes."

After a pause, Guardiola's eyes flashed with a sharp look.

"If we don't change him, he won't have to change him!"

Allegri must have thought carefully, and he must have weighed all factors and felt that substitution may not be effective, so he never made a substitution, but asked Mandzukic to withdraw and strengthen with Marchisio Defense in the middle.

But in the 74th minute, Guardiola finally made his first substitution.

After David Silva accepted Guardiola's instructions from the sidelines, he walked to the sidelines and waited for the substitution opportunity on the dead ball.

This time he replaced Senegal winger Mane. There was a round of warm applause at the Etihad Stadium again, both for Mane and to encourage David Silva.

In front of the visiting team's coaching bench, Allegri's heart couldn't stop sinking when he saw David Silva coming on as a substitute.

After David Silva came on, Manchester City's entire formation obviously retreated.

But for Allegri and Juventus, instead of being relieved, their pressure has become heavier.

If Manchester City continues to press, Juventus can continue to keep the three lines compact and the defensive pressure will not increase.

But now, Manchester City is retreating, seemingly relaxing the pressure on Juventus, but for Juventus, there is also more space.

More importantly, Allegri clearly saw Guardiola's adjustments.

De Bruyne's position retreated, closer to Yaya Toure, but David Silva's position was forward, frequently active in both ribs, constantly pulling and mobilizing Juventus's Double back waist.

You know, who is David Silva?

The previous generation of Manchester City midfielder before De Bruyne!

Even though his strength has declined now and his physical fitness has begun to decline from his peak, his consciousness and skills are definitely not bad.

A player of David Silva's level can turn the situation around at any time if not taken seriously.

If we take it seriously, how can we maintain the defensive position?

Especially after Manchester City withdrew, they were able to get more space, which posed a greater threat to Juventus' defense.

The most critical point is Lichtsteiner.

Guardiola's current strategy is, no matter what you do, no matter how you arrange Juventus's tactics, anyway, I just focus on this point to fight and fight to death.

If you have the ability, go ahead and make substitutions!

Allegri also had to weigh whether he could hold on after the substitutions.

Lichtsteiner's main reason is that his physical fitness has declined, but it does not mean that his ability is not good. It is just that he is not young and he can no longer keep up with the back and forth sprint of Manchester City's offensive line!

But if Barzagli is replaced, can he withstand the attacks of Mahrez, Cancelo, David Silva, and even De Bruyne and Zhao Jinge?

Here, Juventus has been slow to make any move, while Manchester City has been pulling and looking for opportunities since David Silva came on the field.

Guardiola's order for David Silva to take the field was to attack Juventus' right wing, while Zhao Jinge blocked the center and left wing.

The meaning is very clear, open a breakthrough from the right and create opportunities for the center and left.

David Silva was wandering back and forth between the two ribs, but he was waiting patiently.

He knows very well how to make the most of himself.

Mahrez and Cancelo played very actively on the left wing, taking turns attacking Juventus' right wing. De Bruyne stepped forward from time to time to provide assistance.

David Silva is also often on this side, but sometimes he will deliberately fall in the middle or even on the left rib.

Khedirako was always wary of him.

But Juventus' midfielder is also out of breath.

Especially after the game entered the 80th minute, Khedira obviously couldn't keep up with the rhythm.

This gives David Silva more confidence.

There will definitely be cracks in Juventus's iron and copper walls!

When the game reached the 84th minute, Mahrez and Cancelo attacked again on the left. Mahrez's inward cut almost led to a breakthrough, but Marchisio immediately broke through. Rush over to help defend and fill the position.

The Manchester City winger quickly turned around to protect the ball and responded to De Bruyne who stepped forward to receive the ball.

Almost at the same time, David Silva, who was originally facing Khedira in the middle and looked harmless, but just came on to brush his face, suddenly started and quickly penetrated into the penalty area from the right side of the top of the penalty area. Right.

If time were fixed at this moment, everyone would have discovered that after Cancelo came in, he formed a cross with Mahrez. The Manchester City right back was even further forward than Mahrez, attracting Lichtsteiner. attention.

Juventus's right back was too far to the side, but just now Mahrez dribbled the ball and cut inside, and the presence of Zhao Jinge in the penalty area prevented center back Bonucci from following Lichtsteiner out immediately.

As a result, a small gap appeared between Juventus' right center back Bonucci and right back Lichtsteiner.

Marchisio was originally guarding the front of the penalty area, but now the Italian midfielder has been attracted by Mahrez, especially after De Bruyne stepped forward to receive the ball, Marchisio's position moved forward Quite a few.

This is a process that affects the whole body.

In this very short moment, a diagonal gap appeared in Juventus' defense line from the right side of the top of the penalty area to the right side of the penalty area.

At this moment, David Silva quickly made a diagonal pass to the right side of the penalty area.

De Bruyne has also been paying attention to David Silva's movements. As soon as the Spaniard moved, he knowingly sent a pass.

The ball went directly over Marchisio's head and fell to the right side of the Juventus penalty area.

David Silva rushed up quickly, used his body to get stuck in position, and with his right foot took the ball passed by De Bruyne and removed it from mid-air.

He was already standing in the penalty area. Bonucci immediately approached him, but he didn't dare to move for fear that David Silva would fall to the ground.

The Spaniard faced the baseline, stopped the ball, and then made another pass.

This was a lateral pass, from the right side of the penalty area, directly to the left corner of the small penalty area.

David Silva's entire process, from unloading the ball to passing the ball, didn't even need to adjust. He showed his solid technical skills and didn't give Bonucci any time to react, let alone make any moves. .

Goalkeeper Buffon was close to the right post of the goal and naturally couldn't save the ball.

De Bruyne and Chiellini, who were advancing from the center, were both outside the small penalty area and could not stop the kick.

It seemed to have been precisely calculated and flew from the right side of the Juventus penalty area to the left side at just the right time.

Zhao Jinge has always been ambushing in this area. He is more experienced. The moment David Silva passes the ball, he has already taken the lead and blocked his position.

Both Alex Sandro and Khedira realized something was wrong and rushed in quickly, but in the end they were a step too slow.

I saw the Manchester City center didn't stop the ball and fired a volley with his left foot.

Zhao Jinge's left foot firmly hit David Silva's pass and blasted it directly into the almost unguarded right side of the Juventus goal.

The young player Buffon had just moved to the middle of the goal. He didn't even make a save and watched the football go into the net.

"GOAL!!!!!"

"After fighting hard for more than 80 minutes, Zhao Jinge finally scored a goal worth thousands of dollars for Manchester City!"

(End of this chapter)