Chapter 67 The real opponent

Chapter 67 The real opponent

September 9, Mager Solar Arena, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The stadium was buzzing with people.

This is a focus match in the first round of the Europa League Group H group stage in the 2013-2014 season. Freiburg, fifth in the Bundesliga last season, played against Udinese, fifth in Serie A.

In the Europa League group stage last month, Freiburg ranked fifth in the Bundesliga, Udinese ranked fifth in Serie A, Sevilla ranked ninth in La Liga, and Estoril ranked fifth in the Portuguese Super League. Was assigned to Group H.

In such a grouping, Freiburg and Udinese are naturally generally regarded as the favorites.

As for Sevilla, although they had a performance in defending the Europa League a few years ago, their performance in the past few seasons has been so bad that no one thought they could compete with Udinese and Freiburg. Break out of the group.

In fact, Sevilla is not eligible for the Europa League this season.

In the 2012-2013 season, Sevilla struggled in the league and only finished 9th in La Liga. This result also prevented them from qualifying for next season's European competition.

But a miracle happened!

As Malaga's financial crisis broke out, they were banned from European competitions due to the Financial Fair Play Act. Rayo Vallecano, who was ahead of Sevilla, was also disqualified from the European competition by the Spanish Football Federation due to debt. In this way, Sevilla was lucky enough to qualify for the 2013-14 Europa League as ninth in La Liga.

In the third qualifying round, Sevilla massacred Ditoget of Montenegro League A with a score of 3:0 at home and 6:1 on the road with a total score of 9:1. The play-offs were another massacre. Sevilla They eliminated Slasko of the Polish First Division 4:1 at home and 5:0 away from home, and entered the Europa League.

Despite this, few people are optimistic about Sevilla. Because no one knows that this will be the beginning of a miracle.

However, today, many things may have to be rewritten.

As for Estoril, fifth in the Portuguese Super League, they are completely transparent in Group H.

Now, the direct duel between Udinese and Freiburg is naturally regarded as a key battle for the first place in Group H. Whoever wins will have an advantage in the battle for first place in the group.

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The game has gone on for 70 minutes, and the score on the field is still 1:1.

In the 12th minute of the first half, Bruno scored with a long shot to give Udinese the lead. However, before the end of the first half, Freiburg equalized the score with Swiss international Admiral Mohammadi's long-distance bombardment of the goalkeeper. .

After the intermission, the two sides were still locked in a battle.

Guidolin decided to send on Muriel and replace Mahrez.

Mahrez made his debut today, but his performance was average.

After this substitution adjustment, Udinese changed to 442. Bruno will return to the right midfielder position, and Muriel and Di Natale will form a double forward to attack Freiburg's defense.

Guidolin stood next to Muriel, holding the Colombian kid with one arm and giving him the last instructions before going on the court.

"Their No. 23 Julian Schuster is a big man. This game lasted 70 minutes and he will soon have a physical crisis. Moreover, this big man is short of speed and slow to turn. You know what to do. Already?"

"Use my speed to attack him," Muriel said.

The 22-year-old Muriel is a well-known fast horse in Udinese. In terms of speed in the entire first team, only Cancelo can compare with him.

In addition, his dribbling is also good and he was the dribble king in Udinese last season.

The Colombian forward performed very well after returning to Udinese last season. He had 18 goals in 10 games in the first half of the season. This not only made him the best rookie in Serie A in 2012 together with El Shaaraoui, but also the best in the Estadio Friuli. One of the most popular players among fans, and has attracted the attention of giants such as AC Milan, Juventus and Inter Milan.

However, after the New Year, Muriel suffered a serious injury, which caused him to miss 4 months. After returning, Muriel's condition never recovered to his previous state.

After the start of this season, Muriel's performance is still relatively average. Although he has scored goals and assists, in Guidolin's mind, new aid Mahrez is ranked ahead of him, and Muriel is more is playing as a substitute.

<divclass="contentadv">Fortunately, Muriel can not only play as a forward, but also as a winger and midfielder, so he plays a lot of time.

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Guidolin shook his head and said: "Your task is not to beat him. I will arrange for Di Natale to play the ball for you. Your task is to hit him behind with speed! Do you understand?"

"Understood!" Muriel nodded.

Guidolin added: "Bruno will also try to pass the ball more often. Your task is to run, use speed, get the ball, enter the penalty area, and then..."

Guidolin made a fist with his left hand, smashed it into the palm of his right hand, and said through gritted teeth: "Kick that damn ball in!"

Muriel said nothing, but nodded vigorously. He is a little nervous, but also very excited and looking forward to it. The team can't open up the situation now. The coach sends him at this time. This is his trust.

He used to be a player that Guidolin absolutely trusted, but injuries ruined his form. He felt that the love of Guidolin and Udinese fans for him had transferred to the newly joined Portuguese kid. On the body.

Muriel was very unhappy. He wanted to prove to Guidolin and Udinese fans that he was still the striker who could be absolutely trusted!

When the team needs goals the most, he comes on as a substitute, turns the tide, becomes a hero, and regains the love of Guidolin and Udinese fans. This is what Muriel is thinking at the moment.

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There was finally a dead ball situation on the field, and Udinese immediately completed the substitutions.

"Udinese first made substitution adjustments. 22-year-old Colombian teenager Luis Muriel came on as a substitute. He replaced the young Mahrez. The latter's performance today obviously did not satisfy coach Guidolin." said the Italian narrator.

"Removing a midfielder and adding a shooter. Obviously, coach Guidolin is not satisfied with taking away one point from Freiburg. However, his substitution is questionable."

"It is true that as the best rookie in Serie A in 2012, Muriel was once the top talent in European football, but injuries interrupted his upward trend. Muriel's return to the game has become a surprise. Some don’t dare to recognize them.”

"After the start of the new season, Muriel did not show a trustworthy state in the game. He struggled more often, which also caused him to gradually lose his place in the Udinese team. Now Guiyang Coach Dolin sent him last time, but I don’t think this substitution will have any miraculous effect.”

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Muriel quickly ran into the court. He first found his partner Di Natale and the team's midfield commander Bruno Fernandez to convey the coach's latest instructions.

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This dead ball opportunity was when Freiburg got a byline ball in the frontcourt.

Freiburg right back Oliver Sorge threw the football to his teammate, right midfielder Jonathan Schmid.

Jonathan Schmid stretched his foot to stop the ball, then turned around with a beautiful pull and poked with his toes, then twisted his waist and passed Gabriel Silva.

"That's too much!" Udinese's assistant coach said worriedly on the sidelines.

Guidolin didn't say anything. On the one hand, Gabriel Silva is too young and inexperienced. In addition, this kind of one-on-one defense is not the Brazilian's strength.

Fortunately, Udinese still has the iron gate of Nardo.

Jonathan Schmiders had just passed the football to attacking midfielder Gerson Fernandez, who came over to receive the ball. As soon as the latter turned around after getting the ball, he saw Nardo's menacing face.

The Brazilian veteran collided directly with him, and at the same time, he stabbed the football decisively with his feet. Then he seemed to be unable to stop the momentum, and directly knocked Gerson Fernandez staggering, which made Gerson want to turn around and react on the spot. The chance to grab is gone.

Guidolin nodded: This is the experience of a former top old guard!

This is why he was extremely happy after getting Naldo. The team's defense needs such a stabilizing needle!