McLaren counted Wood's inexperience, but failed to calculate that Donn used the team's defense to eliminate the instability. In the walls of Senli, it is not fatal for anyone to be breached, because there will be people around him to help make up the defense.

Remember the quarter-final match in the World Cup '98 when the host France faced Paraguay, the weakest team in the round of 16? Paraguay used their defence in football to the point where they almost fell short. Donn believes that's because Paraguay's defence is too passive, relying too much on the individual qualities of goalkeeper Chilavert and a handful of defenders. The current Forest team really relies on the whole team to defend. Donn never gives the goalkeeper the chance to decide the success or failure of the defence, because when the opposing striker shoots at the goalkeeper, it often means that his defense has failed 90 per cent.

Nottingham Forest won't give Middlesbrough players the chance to get the ball in comfort, as soon as they get into their own defensive area, they will immediately feel the tempo of the game more than double! If they don't pass, stop and dribble the ball as soon as possible, they risk losing the ball at their feet.

In the "FIFA 2002 Korean World Cup Technical Report", it was pointed out that the winners and losers who broke the balance of the top competition may be: the coach's decision on the spot, the individual performance of the star, a counterattack, a set-piece, and a mistake.

In addition to the "coach on the spot" rule, Donn hopes to minimize the chances of the other four golden rules appearing with a "wall defense".

In his eyes, the only person in the Middlesbrough team who could rely on individual ability to decide the outcome of the game is Juninho. But now he is not in the same form as before, not to mention the fact that most Brazilian players are not comfortable with English football, and Juninho is no exception, and his good and bad play in England has a lot to do with this.

In this kind of crazy almost foul pressing, Juninho couldn't even play three percent of his usual ability, let alone change the outcome of the game.

As for another once-famous star player, Mendieta...... Ever since he decided to leave Spain and go abroad, he was no longer a threat. He's the kind of player who can only be at his best in a certain football environment, in a specific team, under a specific coach. Italian football is not for him, English football is the same.

Downing's speed and momentum may bring some variables, but he's just as inexperienced. In addition, his passing and shooting are far from his speed.

This was the best strategy Downe could have come up with against Middlesbrough. As for the actual situation in the game, it depends on the on-the-spot command level of the coaches of both sides...... And this is the most unscrupulous contest for Donn.

※※※ When Juninho finally dribbled past Forest defensive midfielder Gunelson, he let George . When Wood smashed the ball away from the side and the referee was indifferent, the stands finally burst into boos from the Middlesbrough fans. In their opinion, almost every action of the Forest team is up to the standard of foul play, and the referee's decision makes them feel uncomfortable.

But while they booed, did they ever think about it? Juninho at 1.65m and Giorgio at 1.86m. Wood made physical contact, and even if it was a reasonable collision, he would not be able to stand any cheap. The referee was right next to the two and had a clear view of the ball. Wood didn't foul, and he was quicker than even the Brazilian.

Juninho felt the pressure from Wood's lunge on him as he dribbled the ball and tried to avoid it to the wing, but Wood quickly stabbed the ball off his feet and then couldn't stop the car and simply knocked over the Brazilian who was trying to get a set-piece in front of him.

The referee was aware of everything and let Juninho on the field slap the turf angrily, while Don off the field gave a provocative thumbs up to the field.

"Nottingham Forest's defensive organisation has been very successful. At least for the first half of the twenty-four minutes, that's the case. Middlesbrough, who put on the strongest attacking line-up, only had four shots on goal halfway through the first half, and all of them were not in the woodwork. For the most part, they kept conceding goals under pressure from Forest players. Taylor, I think if Coach Donn had changed to a fast striker, the score would have been 2-0 by now, and the Forest team would have taken the lead! ”

Martin. Taylor laughed, "You're right, but if Coach Donn is going to attack, then his team won't be able to focus on defense. It wasn't a good game at all, but it was a pivotal game and I don't think any of them want to make mistakes. After all, it's about who will go to Europe next season......"

Donn stood on the sidelines and so far he was happy with the team's performance and played at the level he had done in training. Although there were some mistakes at first, they quickly adjusted. It looked like the lads didn't have the same nervousness as they did in their first Carabao Cup final, thanks to his pre-match pre-match performance.

The players were outstanding, but Donn wasn't surprised. Because this is his team, a team that has been built according to his ideas and wishes, whatever his surname is, this team is whatever his surname. He Don has never been afraid of anyone, and Nottingham Forest has never been afraid of anyone.

What is the Premier League's "Giant Killer"? What is a young and promising young marshal in England?

If we can make it to the final, we have what it takes to beat you and win the trophy!

McLaren sat in the dugout, staring blankly at the court, as if he didn't take the team's current difficulties to heart. But his mind was calculating the development of this game.

The Forest coach clearly wanted to keep our team's attack at bay by defending intensively. He did it...... Should I say he's smart or stupid? Shrinking the defense will definitely have an effect? Or will he have some change of play in the second half? Draining the stamina of our players in the first half with dense defending, provoking my players with rough defensive moves that make them lose their cool and become impatient...... Then in the second half of the second half, he began to make substitutions and make adjustments, playing a quick counter-attack...... And what about the Ukrainians?

McLaren turned his head to look at the Forest bench in hopes of finding Rebrov, who had been reborn since Donn took over and changed the pitch.

But he was a little surprised to find Tony. Don was looking at himself, and when he saw that he was looking at him, he grinned at him.

Seeing the opponent's performance, McClaren could only choose to avoid it, and he twisted his head back again and continued to watch the game.

As far as the eye can see, Forest's second half was almost entirely human...... Juninho lost the ball again, and he angrily protested to the referee that Wood's tackle was a foul, but the referee still ignored him.

This Brazilian! How nice it would be for you to spend arguing with the referee on turning around and grabbing!

Juninho still looks like he's still in bad shape, hell! He was clearly doing well in training!

The Spaniard was completely counting on a lot, and he didn't even dare to go one-on-one on the wing...... Injuries and energy in Italy have eroded his self-confidence. He's not Mendieta in Valencia anymore.

Only Downing...... Seeing Downing, a young player who sprinted back and forth on the field at any cost of physical strength and tried to break through, McLaren felt somewhat relieved. Juninho and Mendieta are definitely leaving the team at the end of the season, and Donne's rise has pushed Cendon to the bench. He is the hope and future of Middlesbrough.

It's just that...... He was a little too excited, moved too fast, and made more mistakes. Too young!

After looking around like this, McLaren realizes that he really can't deal with Nottingham Forest's all-round defence right now - and if he knew what Donn calls his tactics, he would have agreed with them.

He covered his forehead, and now he really hit the wall!

(To be continued)