Chapter 210 Bayern’s strength

Chapter 210 Bayern’s strength

Udinese took the lead thanks to Di Natale's goal.

Guardiola frowned slightly, feeling a little unhappy about this lost goal.However, Guardiola also had to admit that Udinese's goal was very beautiful. From Guilherme's pressing to Vidmont's successful steal, Udinese launched a quick counterattack. The entire counterattack process was very high-speed. Bayern Munich's defense was completely overwhelmed.

Guardiola naturally saw where the team's problems were. Udinese's attack started when Alonso's pass was intercepted after being forced.

"Alonso is single as a defensive midfielder, which puts a lot of pressure on him," Ten Hag said.

"I know." Guardiola nodded, how could he not know.

In fact, when arranging this lineup, Guardiola knew that Alonso might become the focus of Udinese's attack, but he still insisted on such tactics and lineup. This is because this game is important. It's not about defense!

Ten Hag glanced at Guardiola and thought that he was going to compete with Udinese to score goals.

Alonso is good at both offense and defense. Now he is besieged by Udinese. Although the defensive end may be more difficult, on the offensive end, the Spaniard should be able to make more contributions.

Guardiola made a judgment: the team must press out and use offense to suppress Udinese's offensive.

However, he did not expect that Bayern Munich's second goal would come so quickly.

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In the 28th minute of the game, Bruno Fernandez sent a long ball. After Guilherme dribbled the ball into the penalty area, he tried to take a long shot. He deceived Brazilian veteran Rafinha into making a move, but instead passed the ball out. Di Natale, who advanced, held Dante, half-turned and volleyed. After the ball was blocked by Neuer with his leg, Salah, who followed up, got ahead of Boateng to complete the supplementary shot, and the ball crashed into the net.

"GOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!"

"Mohamed Salah! 2:0, Udinese leads Bayern Munich by two goals." The commentator of the local TV station in Udine shouted, "It's crazy, facing Udinese's offensive , Bayern Munich seems to be helpless. Their defense is torn open again, and their offense still has no improvement. Gotze, Lewandowski, Muller, Lahm, Thiago, Alonso, Bayern Munich's big stars are sleepwalking."

Yes, the commentator was right. Bayern Munich's stars, including Gotze, Muller and Lewandowski, lacked midfield support and were unable to give Udinese any goals on the offensive end. What threat does the goal bring?

While Salah, Di Natale, Bruno and other Udinese players were celebrating their goals, the young Gotze put his hands on his hips and looked at the turf. Beside him, Muller vomited on the ground unhappily. After taking a sip, not far away, Lewandowski was also shaking his head helplessly.

Bayern Munich's offensive trident is in a depressed mood, and it can even be said that they feel frustrated. When Muller and Thiago have to frequently help Alonso defend, the trident without midfield support has to Frequently retreating to get the ball, trying to use personal skills to tear apart Udinese's defense, but facing Udinese's tight and tough defense, the effect was very average.

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At the end of the first half, the score on the field was 2:0.

Throughout the first half, Udinese almost firmly controlled the game. Except for Bayern Munich, which leads in ball possession rate with 55%, all other statistics are obviously at a disadvantage. Especially in terms of shooting, Udinese had 10 shots in the first half, while Bayern Munich only had three shots.

This also made the reporters in the media box express their shock. This is Bayern Munich. This is Bayern Munich, which is invincible in the Bundesliga. They were beaten by Udinese in an away game and were unable to fight back? !

how can that be!

"The problem lies here with Alonso." The famous BBC commentator John Mortensen commented, "The Spaniard is the key target of Udinese's attack. Bayern Munich is very passive here, which leads to a defensive crisis for the whole team. , the defense is not good, and it will inevitably affect the offensive end."

"It's not just that," said Gary Lineker, who plays alongside John Motensen. "It's impossible that Guardiola didn't see the problem, but he hasn't made adjustments, and it's not just because it was only the first half. The time issue of the game, in my opinion, Guardiola was too confident in Bayern Munich's offensive ability, he thought Bayern Munich could respond with a strong offense, but obviously, this did not happen."

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At halftime, Guidolin praised Udinese's players.

However, after praising him, he did not forget to remind his players: "A football match lasts for ninety minutes. 2:0 in the first half does not mean anything. It does not ensure that we win the game. Be careful of Bayern Munich's counterattack in the second half." .Our tactics were very successful in the first half of the game, and the game continued in the second half.”

Guidolin drew a circle on the tactical board with Alonso's name written on it, and everyone understood what the coach meant.

Guidolin paused and continued: "Guardiola also knows the problems of his team, so he should make adjustments in the second half of the game."

Bayern Munich was caught off guard by Udinese in the first half. Under such circumstances, Guardiola would definitely make adjustments as long as he was not stubborn.

In addition, Bayern Munich is a super giant, and these stars are all time-tested top stars. After the fifteen-minute halftime adjustment, they are likely to have recovered.

In this case, Udinese will have to be careful about Bayern Munich's offense.

"In the second half of the game, if Bayern Munich changes their formation, we will fight them on defensive counterattack. 2:0, we are qualified to counterattack, hold on, even if Bayern Munich recovers a goal, don't panic, they are better than us in a hurry."

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<divclass="contentadv">Although he had predicted various scenarios for Bayern Munich in the second half, when Bayern Munich scored a goal not long after the start of the second half, Guidolin still realized that he had underestimated Bayern Munich.

Before the start of the second half, Bayern Munich made a substitution. Gotze was replaced and Rod came on as a substitute. Bayern Munich changed from a 4-3-3 formation to a 4-4-2 formation, with Rod and Alonso forming a double midfielder.

Guidolin glanced at Guardiola, but he didn't expect Guardiola to make substitutions so decisively.

Rod is one of the representatives of Germany's young talents. His main position on the field is as a defensive midfielder and is known for his ability to run and pass well.

The effect of Guardiola's adjustment can be said to be immediate. With Rod protecting Alonso, he finally restored his world-class midfield strength.

In the 49th minute of the game, Xabi Alonso sent a beautiful ball, and the ball passed around the junction of Bruno Fernandez and Guillerme.

In front of the penalty area, Thiago got the ball. The Spanish star smashed the ball with his left foot and passed Maguire. Then he suddenly started to speed up. When approaching Cancelo, he suddenly stopped and changed direction laterally. Cancelo rushed in. When braking to defend, take advantage of the gap created by this time difference and shoot directly into the far corner.

The football drew an arc and flew straight to the upper left corner of the goal. Although Kanizis tried his best to jump up and hit the football, he was still unable to completely change the flight direction of the football, and the football hung into the net.

“GOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!”

"Thiago! Thiago! Thiago!" the German commentator shouted excitedly, "1:2! Bayern Munich pulled a goal back. At the critical moment, Thiago stepped forward. Thiago is the natural The 11th player to score a goal for Bayern Munich in the Champions League this season is only fewer than Chelsea, who scored 12 goals. This is the Bayern Munich in our minds. After the halftime break, the team returned to normal."

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Guidolin waved his hands on the sidelines, he was a little depressed. Although he was angry about losing the ball, he did not get angry: Alonso's pass was really excellent!

Although he told his players to be careful with Alonso, Guidolin realized that he also underestimated the Spanish veteran's strength.

He just made the usual defensive arrangements, but obviously this is not enough. The team actually needs to make special defensive arrangements and arrangements specifically for Alonso.

In addition, Thiago's goal was indeed wonderful, Maguire and Cancelo were fooled around.

However, although the commentators are praising Thiago, Guidolin still insists that Alonso is Bayern Munich's most threatening.

It was precisely because Alonso came alive in the second half that the entire Bayern Munich team became active, and then Thiago scored.

Guidolin immediately made adjustments. Guillerme and Vidmont both retreated, forming a three-back midfielder with Kanter. Udinese changed to 4312.

Guardiola glanced at the home team's coaching bench with a smile on his face: conservative.

In Guardiola's opinion, after conceding the ball, Guidolin was afraid, fearful of Bayern Munich's offensive, and began to strengthen his defense.

However, facing Bayern Munich's offensive, want to hold on to a one-goal lead?

Guardiola made a gesture and continued to strengthen the attack.

"Eric, the storm is starting," he said to Bittenhager.

Ten Hag nodded. He admired Guardiola very much. He was always so confident and confident. He was born to be a great coach.

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Ten minutes later, Alonso was sitting on the ground. Bayern Munich's team doctor was examining him urgently. Then Guardiola saw the team doctor making a substitution gesture.

"Alonso was unable to continue the game, and the team doctor indicated that he had to be replaced. Bayern Munich was really unlucky. Just after pulling back a goal, Alonso was injured and could not continue the game."

Guardiola quickly asked Badstuber on the bench to get up and warm up.

Guidolin immediately made a gesture to attack!

Before Badstuber was substituted, Bayern Munich was currently playing with ten men. This is an opportunity that Udinese can seize.