299 Offensive and defensive choices
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Nedved took the towel sent by the team doctor to wipe his face first, then pressed the wound with the towel, and walked towards the sideline accompanied by the team doctor.
As soon as he approached, Nedved said solemnly to Aldrich: "Boss, I'm fine!" I can continue playing! ”
Aldrich didn't listen to him, his eyes fixed on the team doctor.
The Lions fans in the Wembley stands were full of gloom, fearing that Nedved would not be able to keep playing, which would be a heavy blow to the team.
Even if they are now leading by one goal, the fans are not optimistic.
After Nedved came off the pitch, the referee showed Torricelli a yellow card.
Obviously, Torricelli's attitude of admitting mistakes is good, and the Juventus players' first reaction also won emotional reductions, besides, the game has just been played for more than ten minutes, and if Juventus has one less person, from an ornamental point of view, it will inevitably make the game greatly reduced.
The goal was undisputed and Torricelli was booked.
The fans in the stands quit, and Wembley was filled with shrill boos and could not understand the referee's decision.
The blood on Nedved's face showed how dangerous the opponent's foul action just now was, and if there was a deviation, there would be a worry about his life!
Aldridge didn't have time to protest to the referee, he was more concerned about Nedved's injury, and after the team doctor treated the wound, Nedved insisted on playing. The team doctor didn't think it was a big problem. It's just that the wound needs to be stitched up. So Nedved endured the pain and urged the team doctor to quickly stitch up the wound on the sidelines without anesthesia.
Millwall's medical team was really ready for everything, and stitched up Nedved's wound on the sidelines, because Nedved urged him in every possible way, so the stitching speed was very fast, and then wrapped a bandage on his head, and when the team doctor told him to avoid heading, Nedved did not make any response, quickly changed into a new jersey and stood on the sidelines waiting for the referee to signal him to return to the field.
When he was on the sidelines and was allowed to return to the pitch by the referee. Wembley roared with joy, the fans were thrilled, and Nedved, with a bandage on his head, once again deepened his heroic image!
Many fans also displayed the flags and posters waving before the game, showing the figure of Nedved, and the Lion's Roar fans sang songs in praise of Nedved in unison, the scene was both shocking and moving.
Aldridge stood on the sidelines, and he allowed Nedved to continue playing after the professional evaluation of the team doctor, and as long as the team doctor said no, Aldridge would immediately replace Nedved.
Thankfully, Nedved can continue to fight.
This sudden event became a turning point!
A turning point that was even more favorable for Millwall.
Nedved fought with wounds. Stubbornly returning to the field, the iron will infects every teammate. Strengthens Millwall's will to fight!
Juventus, on the other hand, were bound to be affected by Nedved's return to the pitch after seeing them return, and Torricelli's yellow card put them in a state of passivity.
Lippi saw from the first goal that Millwall relied on the speed of the attacking players up front to make a surprise attack.
This is related to the fact that Juventus is slow to enter the game in the away game, the left side is frequently in a hurry in the first ten minutes, and the right side is exposed for a while, Millwall suddenly transferred the ball to the left, and Nedved suddenly hit the goal, which is indeed a very wonderful tactical coordination, which is by no means accidental, but a premeditated tactical design.
This is also where Millwall's strength lies, this set of main teams is not relying on individual ability to absolutely crush the opponent one-on-one to make a fuss in the local area, but teamwork to defeat the opponent from a global height.
The Silver Fox stood up and gave instructions to the players and made some adjustments.
Juventus' backline quickly shrunk, giving two sides to the opponent to concentrate on protecting dangerous areas, compressing the forward space of Millwall's attacking players and reducing their penetration speed advantage.
And after Millwall took the lead, the attack shifted, played Torricelli's side, and hit hard!
Torricelli is afraid of eating cards again, and he doesn't dare to move too much, if it weren't for Davis and Conte's frequent filling, I'm afraid this side will be blown up by Millwall!
The Lions fans in the stands have been cheering on the team and they found the game to be enjoyable today.
Millwall presses Juventus on a rampage!
It doesn't look like there's anything remarkable about the Serie A giants.
But the fans didn't know that Millwall was building an advantage with unprecedented running energy!
Juventus switched from defending to attacking, and Deschamps handed the ball directly to Zinedine Zidane in front.
Zidane controlled the ball well and turned, faced Pirlo, and made a feint, but Pirlo lowered his center of gravity and was unmoved.
In today's game, Aldridge analyzed the characteristics of almost all Juventus players in detail, whether it is offensive or defensive, the players are required to concentrate and not make mistakes!
Zidane's strengths are possession skills and flexibility, as well as creativity in the big picture.
If you take the initiative to rob him, most of them will be completely eliminated by him on the spot.
Speed, he doesn't have an advantage, so don't be afraid of him rushing.
Pirlo's task is very simple, drag Zidane, as long as he is not passed in the first place, and slow down Zidane's rhythm.
Zida looked at the six ways when he controlled the ball inside, and he frowned as he looked for the spot.
Millwall's defence was very targeted, Makelele was in the area behind Pirlo, standing just right to block Piero, if Zidane passed the ball over the top, Piero would be in a situation of heading over, and waiting for the ball to land before controlling the ball, giving Millwall more opportunities to defend in terms of time.
Elgra didn't seem to be staring at Inzaghi, but instead pushed off Piero, with Southgate dragging behind the deepest, keeping a metre away from Inzaghi.
Inzaghi, that's the super striker who was born on the offside line and settled there!
Aldridge can't bet on whether Southgate or Elgra will be able to keep an eye on Inzaghi when he is offside.
So today Southgate is more like a scavenger, dragging behind the most sluggern. Even if Inzaghi gets the ball. As long as there are defenders in front of you. His threat is certainly not as strong as a single sword.
Millwall's two full-backs also contracted the penalty area when defending, ready to fill in and assist at any time, after all, Juventus did not have a fuller, and the wing impact was pulled by the midfielders behind Zidane.
Zidane took a step forward with the ball and Pirlo took a step back, Zidane stepped on another bike and took another step back.
Zidane was depressed. What is this Italian guy doing on the other side? Isn't it a back? You're coming up and robbing me in the back!
He took another sideways dribble and made a change of direction feint, but Pirlo still took a step back and opened up some distance, but there was still room for Zidane to defend head-on.
Zidane can see that this kid will definitely not take the initiative to rob him!
Pirlo wanted to grab the ball at the opponent's feet, but the leader stressed before the game: No!
If the defender only has his eyes on the ball, and then goes to grab the ball at Zidane's feet, not to mention 100%, but the chances of being passed are too high!
Let's take a look at the wonderful passing scenes of Zidane's career. Many of the defenders who were passed were on their own initiative, and Zidane could do without speed. Use balance and dexterity as well as excellent ball control skills to make the top grabber lose his center of gravity, and then pass the opponent in that moment.
Pirlo was the first gate to defend Zidane today, and Aldridge's arrangement for him was very clear: don't stare at the ball, mark people, follow people! You can't lose your position!
Zidane still couldn't find the ball point, so he broke through with the ball, Pirlo really didn't grab him, just stuck in the position, and followed Zidane's people, the other party is a master, not a sledgehammer, so Pirlo's physical confrontation is poor, but in front of Zidane, there is not necessarily a disadvantage.
Zidane dribbled horizontally and then pulled to the wing, and when he dribbled the ball close to the wing, he suddenly realized Millwall's defensive tactics today.
Pirlo is stuck on the inside line, and at the same time, the other offensive players have defended and returned to position!
As long as Zidane can't pass the lethal threat ball at the first time from defense to attack, Millwall's players involved in the attack will quickly return to the defense in place, and then use the overall formation to compress the space, Juventus wants to attack, then it will change from counterattack to positional battle.
The people who really came to snatch him were Nedved and Trezeguet.
However, Zidane's ability to protect the ball is really world-class, even if Nedved is killed from behind, Zidane turns around, the ball is still at his feet, Nedved rushes over, and no longer grabs back, but comes to Pirlo's side to increase the defensive lateral area, and waits for Trezeguet to grab Zidane again.
Zidane is depressed and depressed, but it is not that he has to pass anyone, the pressure in the backcourt is less, Davis and others can attack, he will distribute the ball to his teammates, and the offense is slower, so as to ensure the ball.
Millwall is united today, which is to strengthen the attack and defense by running back and forth at the expense of physical strength.
Juventus' attack was very difficult, after all, Millwall's overall defense was too strong, they fell into the quagmire after half-time, Piero had the most difficult touch of the ball in this attack, shook in place and barely got up to hit the goal, the ball was blocked by Elguera, and Juventus' attack ended.
Millwall counterattacked again, the midfielders moved forward at a level, Juventus was not in the midfield to counter-attack, Pirlo's scheduling and organization from defense to attack was relatively easy, and after taking the ball, he directly divided the two wings, and then moderately stepped forward to respond, and tore apart the opponent's defense through the ground pass combined with the side.
Juventus also contracted quickly, without giving Millwall any more space to get forward, and when they pushed forward quickly to the edge of the box, they were met with strong defensive resistance from Juventus.
Millwall began to intimidate opponents with long-range shots, trying to lure the opposition's backline and give more space behind them.
But Juventus is not afraid of Millwall's long-range shots, they have three midfielders who protect the back line, all of them are fierce players who can fight and grab, even if Millwall shoots from a distance, the threat is not big, unless it is a shit luck to play the world wave, give Peruzzi time to react, and the success rate of the save is very desperate for the shooter.
Juventus began to play heads-up in the counterattack, and the midfield line was not pressed, so it could only be so hard.
The in-form Piero is very exciting, before he was seriously injured, he was also a striker who combined speed and dexterity, playing with elegance and art, but he did it alone, and if he could succeed in a few people, Millwall would still go home as soon as possible and not be embarrassed.
More frustrating was Inzaghi, who was almost invisible in the first half, with few chances to get the ball, and the few touches on the ball were destroyed head-on by Millwall's defenders.
Before entering the dressing room at half-time, Aldridge called Benitez and Jenson to whisper in the aisle.
Leading 1:0, was it offensive or defensive in the second half?
Aldridge felt that the decision would be very difficult at this time. (To be continued......)