Chapter 219 Restraining Chelsea
Before the game started, Bates was chattering in Abramovich's ear, constantly promoting his team, as if Chelsea were the hegemon of England, and other teams were just stepping stones under Chelsea's peak. A novel＞ ＜≤＜﹤＜≤≦≦＜﹤＜
However, after a few minutes, Bates' expression became a little unnatural, while Abu was a little joking, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised to betray his soul.
Betts touted Chelsea so much for only one purpose, that is, to sell Chelsea for a good price, as if it were a commodity that had to be beautifully packaged before it could be more valuable.
The reason why he invited Abramovich to watch today's FA Cup game, rather than any English league game, is precisely for this purpose.
England's game is full of uncertainty, and even the league leaders are likely to be overturned by the deputy squad leader in a league match, so the relatively cautious Bates chose such an FA Cup game.
From the beginning to the end, Bates did not regard Notts County as a team of the same level, even if Chelsea were eliminated by Notts County in the FA Cup last season, even if Notts County was in the third line this season. Nothing could change his ingrained perceptions and ideas.
In his opinion, even on the road, Chelsea will definitely be able to easily defeat Notts County. In front of Abramovich is a strong Blue Army. In this way, the Russian oligarch Longyan Dayue by his side may be in his pocket. There will be tens of millions of pounds more.
The idea is good, but in actual execution, there seem to be some deviations, which also cast a haze on Bates' psychology.
After the opening, Notts County, with the momentum of 20,000 fans at home, charged towards Chelsea's position.
Loew's tactic is very simple. Strengthen the defense on the wing, and the attack starts from the wing. This can also restrain the two fast horses on the Chelsea wing, so that the Blues' strongest means cannot be used.
In actual competition, this tactic is very effective.
Although the Danish fast horse Grenshire's assault on the flank was very sharp, the strong suppression of Iniesta and Leiden Baines made Grenshire's advantage unable to play at all, and he could only stay in his own half. The field helps the defense, otherwise Chelsea's right side will not know what it will be like to be exploded.
Although Chelsea's left flank has a strong attacking ability, he happened to meet Kuyt, a frontcourt player with sapper attributes, who defended him enough in the frontcourt. Chelsea's left flank also did nothing.
As a last resort, Chelsea can only find a way to open the situation from the middle.
But soon Ranieri realized that his plans had failed.
Although Lampard has gradually entered the peak period of his career, Petit has entered the late stage of his career, and one of the two is a B2B midfielder and the other is an engineer-type midfielder. In terms of organizing offense, it is difficult to open situation.
In addition, the two forwards Hasselbaink in the frontcourt and Gudjohnsen, who replaced the injured Zola, are pure shooters, and the support for the midfield is far from enough.
It can be said that Chelsea's overall offense cannot be played at all, and even with individual ability, it is difficult to truly threaten Notts County.
On the other hand, Notts County's offense played well and the defense was solid. The midfield had an advantage, and the ball could be continuously delivered to the position that could threaten Chelsea's goal.
Not long after the opening, several sharp attacks by Notts County made the Chelsea goalkeeper break into a cold sweat, and also made Bates in the box black.
Chelsea is very strong! Abu said with a half-smile, however, everyone could feel the irony in Abu's tone.
Bates really wanted to play football by himself, but he didn't understand, how could such a strong team as Chelsea not even be able to beat a League One team such as Notts County?
It also made him lose face in front of the billionaire Abu, a potential buyer, which was a bad feeling.
You are all quick to score! Beat Notts County!
Bates kept screaming in his heart.
If Chelsea could not win this game in front of Abramovich, it would really become a joke.
If Abramovich gives up the idea of buying Chelsea, then his plan to sell the team will be completely in vain, and Chelsea will continue to sink in the abyss.
David watched the performance next door indifferently. Bates is destined to be a small person, and he will not be regarded as an opponent by David. Only Abu, with the support of terrorist funds, will Chelsea truly have the strength to impact the giants.
In the 12th minute of the game, Meirelles suddenly dribbled the ball forward, disrupting Chelsea's defensive formation, and then a covert kick hit Di Natale's foot. Chelsea goalkeeper Cudicini scored with ease.
After scoring the goal, Di Natale rushed under the stands and roared to celebrate the goal. The fans in the stands also responded with a loud voice to the striker who scored a goal.
David paid a little attention to the image in the box, and just stood up and applauded.
Bates, who was beside him, was already pale, and the situation on the field had made him shameless to say anything to Abu.
There was a chattering praising Chelsea's strength just now, but within a few minutes, Chelsea was poured into a goal by Notts County, and his face was swelled by himself.
And Abu still has an expressionless face, no one knows what he is thinking, so Bates is also very disturbed by Abu, for fear that if Abu is not happy and does not buy it, then Chelsea will be bad. .
But the more anxious Bates became, the worse Chelsea's performance on the field became. Not even five minutes after losing the ball, Notts County seized the opportunity again to expand the score.
Di Natale still scored the goal. The Italian striker showed his strongest form today, causing Chelsea's back line to suffer.
This season, in the battle for the main center position with Villa, Di Natale is actually at a slight disadvantage, so more often Di Natale is in the league, while Villa will be more important. in the UEFA Cup.
Although there is enough playing time, Di Natale still wants to prove that he is fully worthy of the position, and he will not be afraid of competing with Villa.
Di Natale's goal has made Chelsea feel a little overwhelmed. This feeling of powerlessness is difficult to appear even when facing teams like Manchester United and Liverpool. Notts County's control of the game makes them feel a little bit. horrible.
Even Bates in the box has stopped talking at all, because he knows that even if he speaks loudly at this time, the team's poor performance on the court will still leave a bad impression on Abu. (To be continued.)
