Chapter 36: The Bald Graveson
Due to the fierce war of words between the two sides before the game, the relationship between the players of the two teams was not very friendly. Although it is not quite the same as when Chelsea played Liverpool, it is enough to make the players on both sides cold to each other, without any greetings or greetings. There wasn't that much gunpowder, but the atmosphere in the tunnel was awkward, cold and silent.
When the players from both sides walked out of the players' tunnel, Lao Lei looked at it, and the stands were full of banners. And they all fit the theme of the game, which is Mourinho against Moyes. The fans on both sides showed their enthusiasm to support their respective managers. However, this is also Stamford Bridge, where Mourinho's support rating is undoubtedly higher than that of Moyes, and in terms of momentum, he has the advantage.
During the pre-match ceremony, Lineker began to introduce the game, saying: "'Jose or David? This issue has become the hottest topic in the Premier League in the past few days. Both of them are well-deserved successes, and they have both achieved impressive results this season. But it is undeniable that in terms of results, Mr. Mourinho is undoubtedly better. After all, the Portuguese manager already has a Champions League title on his sleeve, and Mr. Moyes is undoubtedly much behind in this regard. Although these results, and even the final victory or defeat of this game, are not enough to determine who is better between the two. However, the direct dialogue between the two still attracted a lot of attention from fans.
And, removing this point of view, there is a direct confrontation between the top and third places in the Premier League. It is also eye-catching enough. Except in the ninth round, when they lost away to Manchester City. Chelsea have maintained an incredible winning record this season. I believe that Arsenal and Manchester United are expecting Everton to slow down Chelsea's racing car. Although it is not superior in strength. But judging by Everton's table this season, they are capable of being a spoiler this season. ”
By the time Lineker explained in detail, the pre-match ceremony on the field had ended, and the players of both sides were already standing in their respective halves, waiting for the referee's whistle. In the starting lineup, Mourinho lined up the strongest 4-2-3-1 formation, and all the main starters did not fall. For Everton, David Moyes lined up in a 4-4-2 formation. In terms of starters. It's also the best Everton can play.
Everton is a very scientific team, like a tight machine, as long as there are no special circumstances, it will basically maintain a consistent level of performance every game. This has been particularly well done this season, with David Moyes tweaking the Everton side in one of the most glorious periods in the club's history. Steady dìng's performance and play are also the biggest reliance on Everton's ability to shoot in this position. With Liverpool and Manchester United off to a big start, Everton were able to strike diagonally. It's not without reason.
Such an opponent will not be a light opponent in any team. Because he is too stable, he rarely takes the initiative to make mistakes, leaving opportunities for his opponents. But it is precisely because of this. Everton will never be able to move to the next level. There is no team that has left a name in the history of football as Everton, so stable and rigid. Even the German team, which is known for its stability. They also have times when they go crazy, and because of this, they have so many classic examples of reversal. And this explosive power. What is officially missing for Everton, even David Moyes's Everton side, is no exception. And that's too. The reason why Lao Lei doesn't take them seriously is that this is not a top powerhouse, and unless a huge reform is made, it will never become his confidant and strong enemy.
With the referee's whistle, the 12th round of the Premier League, Chelsea's home game against Everton officially began. After the opening, it was Chelsea who had the ball first. Facing Chelsea's dreadful record of winning at Stamford Bridge, David Moyes was in his clear-headed mind and unfazed by the battle of will. Amid the disgruntled boos and ridicule of the Chelsea fans, Everton was resolute in their backss and fought back steadily. Based on the table of Everton's defence in the previous 11 league games, Moyes does not feel that his team is not capable of fighting.
In the face of the recoiling Everton, Chelsea, under the organization of Lao Lei, is very skilled in playing passing and controlling tactics. As the season progressed, Chelsea players became familiar with this tactical style of play that focused on ground skills. And with the increase of mutual understanding, they have become more and more comfortable with this. And it is for this reason that Chelsea have been voted by the media to be one of the most beautiful teams in the Premier League this season, almost on a par with Arsene Wenger's Arsenal.
However, no matter how beautiful the style of play is, it will feel a little difficult in the face of a tight and dense defense. After all, breaking through the dense defense line has long been a recognized problem in world football. Chelsea are no exception, especially against a dense defence of Everton's calibre, which will require more effort. However, Chelsea's progress did not go well today. Beside the Chelsea players with the ball, the Everton players were constantly blocking their progress with tough defensive movements. It wasn't a big deal, after all, Chelsea have played a lot of games like this season.
However, this qiē was different after a vicious tackle by Dane Graveson. In the 15th minute of the first half, the elder Ray moved up the left side of the pitch and formed a small attacking group on this side with Frank Lampard and Arjen Robben. After Frank Lampard's freehand back-heel bump, Ray flicked his right foot on tiptoe and flicked Robben's clever over-the-top pass away from Everton's right midfielder Osman. However, just as he was about to speed up after receiving the ball, Frank Lampard Gravison, who had been marking the ball, reacted very quickly and chased Robben to his side before he could fully pick up. When Robben was still bothering about how to deal with the opponent's right wing-back Pistone, a vicious tackle directly made him fly, and the sharp pain of his footsteps made him lose his strength in an instant.
Looking at Robben, who fell to the ground with his ankles clutched, the entire Stamford Bridge suddenly erupted, and the shrill boos could simply drive people crazy. Immediately, the Chelsea players surrounded the manager to complain and ask for a red card. In their opinion, this action was enough to get Graveson to go into the locker room early to shower. Mourinho on the sidelines did the same, and he was very excited to complain to the fourth official.
However, the referee's action only made the boos over Stamford Bridge even stronger. He took a yellow card from his chest pocket instead of a red one. This caused a great deal of displeasure on the Chelsea side, and the players began to besiege the referee and ask for an explanation. But it didn't work, but Terry was shown another yellow card by the referee for his overly heated words. At this moment, Stamford Bridge is like a volcano about to erupt, and no one believes that if the referee on duty dares to walk into the stands of Chelsea fans at this time, he can leave safely.
"Martins' decision is sure to cause a lot of controversy after the game. But in any case, he is the most inviolable one on the pitch at this point, and the Chelsea players need to calm down their feelings, and no matter how fierce the protests are, they will not please at this time. It's a bit unfair, but there are times on the pitch where you have to accept it. No one can always be on the side of the referee's decision, and can not suffer. Lineker explained.
But for Chelsea, that's not the worst. After being examined by the team doctor, Robben was no longer able to continue playing. In such a situation, Joe Cole could only be ordered to be in danger and play before the warm-up was completed. With less than 16 minutes to play, Chelsea had to use up a substitution.
No one noticed that in this qiē process, Lao Lei did not rush forward fiercely like other Chelsea players to express and vent his dissatisfaction. He just watched coldly from the sidelines, the Danish "mad dog" Graveson. Lao Lei thinks he is a very fair person, no matter what he does to others, it is based on what the other party has done and what kind of attitude he has decided. Just like at this point, if he wants to teach Gravison a lesson, he needs to know if he did it on purpose.
Soon, he got the answer, and Graveson did mean it. Because in his eyes, Lao Lei saw smugness and rampantness. Although he didn't want to be, this kind of look was indeed something that Lao Lei himself often had, so he was very familiar with it, and he could see it at once. After getting the answer, Lao Lei smiled coldly at the corner of his mouth, and in his heart he had already made a judgment that Gravison should be retaliated against by him.
Perhaps noticing Lao Lei's cold gaze, Gravison directly pulled the corners of Lao Lei's mouth, smiled slightly disdainfully, and his eyes were full of provocation. Gravison, who is already known for his fierceness, is not afraid of Lao Lei. In fact, his personality is somewhat similar to Lao Lei, that is, he never scares anyone, and he is born with the idea of being willing to cut himself and dare to pull the emperor off the horse. However, the same sex repels each other, and Lao Lei suddenly feels that he doesn't like this person very much, and he doesn't even like it at all.
As soon as he turned around, Lao Lei was ready to start the game again.
His gaze was beastly again.
It's hunger and thirst, and it's cold!
Because, he saw the prey!!
A bald mad dog!! (To be continued......)