Chapter 597: Double Crown

"The ball goes to the left, Neymar stops, and dribbles laterally!"

"Cross along the edge of the penalty area, Drogbal pulls out of the penalty area, catches the ball and knocks it back."

"Vidal stepped forward, received the ball and passed."

Drogba stops the ball and turns and passes to the right.

"Sturridge quickly cuts into the box and receives the ball ......"

"Beautiful, Terry was solidly stuck in position, no chance, Sturridge had to pass back!"

"Drogba received the ball at the edge of the big penalty area, no one defended, good chance, straight to the goal!"

"The ball is in!!!"

“goa!!!!!”

'In the 11th minute of the first half, former Chelsea player, Didier Drogba, scored a brilliant long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area and cut through the goal of Petr Cech, 1-0!"

"Southampton played too delicately in this attack!"

"From Neymar cutting inside on the left side, to Drogbal pulling out to the outside of the penalty area, to Vidal's forward insertion, and Sturridge's diagonal insertion into the box, they are all doing everything possible to create Chelsea's defensive holes in the front of the big penalty area!"

"It's so exciting, Chelsea's defence only lasted eleven minutes before the Saints knocked it open!"

"Didier Drogba, a former Chelsea monster, almost made his old club suffer after moving to Southampton!"

'Interestingly, Southampton's starting line-up for this game includes Didier Drogba, Sturridge and Nemanja Matic, all former Chelsea players!

'In the Chelsea squad, Benatia and Adam Lallana are former Southampton players.

'But these two teams have been the biggest feuds in the Premier League this season, with Southampton beating Chelsea 5-0 in the FA Cup final three days ago.

'Now, looking at the first 10 minutes of the game, Chelsea still haven't been able to find an effective way to contain Southampton or shake the shadow of the heavy defeat three days ago.

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With the resumption of the game, Chelsea were given kick-off.

Soon, however, the ball was out of the Blues' possession and back at Southampton's feet.

"Compared to a year ago, you've changed in Southampton so impressively!"

Platini, as the president of UEFA and a former world superstar, can naturally see the way that some other laymen can't see.

"What's the difference?" Yang Huan asked with a grin.

"Are you testing me?" Platini was a little funny.

How can you say that I am also the president of UEFA? You asked me so face-to-face, if I can't answer, how can I fix it? Wouldn't it be a shame in front of so many people?

Young Master Ke Huan did raise his eyebrows, still grinning, as if to say, it will be difficult for you!

Platini didn't hesitate, thought for a moment, nodded and said: "The main thing is that the whole tactical system has become more subtle, especially in parts. ”

"The tactics of Southampton a year ago were very advanced, especially the kind of high-intensity pressing and pressing, which was very eye-catching, but this tactic is good, but it is too physical and too expensive."

"So, over the past year, Bielsa has mostly been about the details."

"On the whole, the tactical concept of the Saints is still the same as Bielsa, and the defensive end is still the same, in the shortest possible time, to regain the ball, but the same set of high defense, a year later, the Saints have done a more subtle job in cutting the opponent's passing route and cutting the opposing player's offensive space with the ball."

Speaking of this, Platini nodded in approval, "It's clear that Bielsa's team has put a lot of effort into it!" ”

When Yang Huan heard this, he had to tilt his head slightly.

Platini was right!

Defensively, Southampton have indeed improved a lot this season compared to last season.

It's just that, in the eyes of many people, Southampton is still the same, playing with high positions.

As everyone knows, with this set of high-level pressing, Southampton can play many different tricks.

The most obvious point is that the players are much less physically exerted than they were last season.

It was then, inside the stadium, that a Chelsea attack tried to pass to Juan Mata, only to be disrupted by Nemanja Matic.

While the ball was still at Chelsea's feet, the Blues had to pass back to the back and then to the front.

'Chelsea couldn't find an effective way to penetrate the ball, so they had to kick the ball and fail!'

Platini shook his head and sighed.

After seeing Southampton regain possession, they are condescending and can see Southampton's attacking situation.

"There's been an upgrade on the defensive end, and quite a bit of an improvement on the offensive end."

Platini saw some attacking doorways.

"The Saints' acceleration from defense to attack is very resolute, but it is not as in the past, when the entire midfield is speeded up together, but it is very targeted, obviously for the reasonable distribution of players' physical exertion."

Yang Huan nodded with a smile, which was considered a tacit acquiescence.

"Break through the cross on the wing, cut the rib inside on the wing, insert it in the middle, and then insert it on the outside rib to attack......"

Platini laughed in amazement.

"Your whole attack in Southampton is very rich in means, the switching is very subtle, the players have high execution, plus the three lines are kept compact, the elasticity is very good, whether it is offensive or defensive, the effect is particularly ideal!"

'At Chelsea, on the other hand, David Luiz and Mikel formed a back two, which was not ideal, and Ramires and Frank Lampard were inserted in midfield and did not pose as threatened.

"In the entire starting line-up, after Juan Mata, the only player with the ability to push the ball, was strangled to death, Chelsea's entire attacking system was frozen and there was no threat at all!"

Speaking of this, Platini sighed, "Judging from the starting tactics, Zenden completely restrained Bielsa. ”

After a pause, he added, "Perhaps, he should consider Adam Lallana." ”

But he immediately felt that it was not very appropriate, "If you play Adam Lallana, I am afraid that the midfield will not be able to hold on!" ”

The UEFA president quickly shook his head, "It can't be helped, Chelsea's entire midfield is completely cut apart and uncooperative, not only is it a disadvantage for its own attack and defence, but it also gives Southampton too much space. ”

Clearly, Platini also feels that Chelsea will have little chance of winning.

At least, the one-to-zero on the pitch and Southampton's 64 per cent possession rate illustrate that.

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As it turned out, Chelsea did get a hard chance to get a chance.

The Blues' first shot on goal came in the 31st minute.

It's hard to imagine that Chelsea would be so forced by Southampton, a promoted Premier League side, to be unable to shoot for half an hour, before Frank Lampard had to finish the first shot.

It was a very high quality, but very long-range shot.

Manuel Neuer tucked the ball over the crossbar with great solidity before smashing a Chelsea corner into the air.

Southampton continued to launch wave after wave of attacks against Chelsea, but were unable to find the back of the net.

Chelsea were very passive throughout the first half, even hitting an embarrassing three-shot shot.

In the second half, Southampton went through half-time adjustments and directly pressed Chelsea as soon as they came up.

Under the Saints' old punch, the Blues once again showed their flaws.

With a pinpoint, long, close-to-ground pass from Nemanja Matic at the back, Drogba held John Terry down in front and took the ball down in the box, and Sturridge on the right was smart enough to shake off Ashley Cole and run down the middle.

Drogba pressed Terry in the box and, after stopping the ball, turned his back to goal and played the ball down the middle.

James Rodriguez, who was cutting in at high speed, burst into the penalty area under the entanglement of David Luiz, spotted the incoming ball, and smashed a back-heel pass to Sturridge, who was diagonally on the right.

The England striker didn't waste the generosity of his teammates in the face of James Rodriguez's brilliant back-heel pass, and after jamming Mikel with his body, he stopped with his right foot, followed up, and curled a shot with his left foot.

The ball arced through a delicate arc and with an incredibly fierce spin, crashing into the top left corner of the goal.

Despite his reaction, Cech couldn't stop the ball from going into the net!

Two to zero!

Under the pressure of Southampton's back-to-back goals, Chelsea's acting head coach Zenden finally couldn't hold on.

The former Dutchman made three substitutions in the space of just 10 minutes in an attempt to tweak the squad and further strengthen the team's attack.

The introduction of Adam Lallana, in particular, really activated Chelsea's attacking attack.

But in this way, it also brings a huge hidden danger to the backline.

As a result, the two wings of Neymar and Sturridge were completely activated.

Especially Neymar.

Throughout the game, the Brazilian star did not have too eye-catching appearances.

However, with Chelsea's change of formation, the left side was given more room to move, and Neymar began to show his excellent individual strength, completing breakthroughs on the left side again and again, creating threats, and becoming the most eye-catching player on the pitch.

The last thirty minutes of the entire second half completely turned into Neymar's solo solo.

Especially in the 81st minute, Alaba knocked back and Neymar won the ball on the left side of the front of the penalty area.

The Chelsea defence, which had been turned upside down by Neymar throughout the second half, was once again shocked.

The moment the Brazilian star picked up the ball, four Chelsea players approached him in unison.

But Neymar was bold, smashed the ball, broke into the penalty area, avoided the first wave of Chelsea defenders, and soon welcomed Benatia.

In the big penalty area, the defending side did not dare to take his foot lightly, but Neymar did not have such scruples.

I saw that the Brazilian was like a wild dragon, suddenly accelerating after a sharp stop in the big penalty area, and was forced to build a gap on Benatia's body, forcing his left foot to pick up the back point.

Drogba had been patiently waiting for the pass from Neymar, and as soon as he saw the ball coming, the Ivorian immediately flew up and rushed forward, directly crushed Terry with his body, and hit the goal with a header!

Three to zero!

Didier Drogba scored a brace!

The entire Amsterdam Arena is boiling!

Countless fans are chanting Neymar and chanting Drogba's name!

3-0, in such a crucial tournament, Southampton beat Chelsea!

In particular, Bielsa cleverly replaced Neymar, Didier Drogba and Javi Martinez respectively, allowing the three players to receive applause and cheers from all the fans in the stadium.

Enjoy this heroic treatment, which they deserve.

Because, it is their excellent performance and performance that have led to Southampton's achievements today!

Therefore, all the Saints fans on the scene did not hesitate to give high praise and affirmation.

And the game ended with a cheer from the Saints fans and a loud "We Are the Champions" song.

Southampton beat Chelsea again 3-0 thanks to a brace from Didier Drogba and a goal from Sturridge.

After winning the FA Cup, Southampton successfully defended their Europa League title!

Double Crown!

Let all Saints fans look forward to the league championship! r1148