Chapter 364: The 31-year-old Ronaldo looks like his 21-year-old shadow everywhere he looks!
In the 38th minute of the first half, Portugal unexpectedly broke the deadlock with Ronaldo's super header.
You know, so far in the first half, England has firmly occupied the initiative on the field.
Whether it is the number of passes, ball possession rate, or the number of shots, they are all ahead of Portugal.
But just don’t score!
Portugal has only made one quick counterattack so far, but Ronaldo smashed the ball into the net.
Who can I talk to to explain this? !
But this is football!
You never know when the goal will come!
In football, there are many laws that people believe in.
One of them is that when a certain team has the upper hand and suppresses its opponent but fails to score, it will often be punished!
And this law has been verified again in England.
"Mader, it's only half a meter away."
As a background board, watching Ronaldo's header from close range, Ling Feng couldn't calm down for a long time.
As expected of Brother Luo!
This bouncing and staying in the air are too outrageous!
In his opinion, Ronaldo’s jumping attributes are not only 99 but also 98!
As far as he knows, there are almost no players in football who can jump higher than him.
With that header just now, Luo Ge was almost riding on Walker's head!
Is it really just a dunk on your head? !
After scoring the goal, Ronaldo rushed to the corner flag area with excitement, then jumped up, completed a 180-degree and a half turn in the air, landed on the ground and raised his arms, and shouted in unison with tens of thousands of Portuguese fans. Roaring:
"siuuuuuuuuu!"
As an opponent, seeing this iconic celebration of Brother Luo, Ling Feng felt excited and excited, but also felt dumbfounded.
Although the celebration is perfect, sometimes it really feels a bit silly.
Of course, in this game, he doesn’t want Luo Ge to sit down too many times.
Seeing Portugal scoring the first goal, Hodgson looked serious on the sidelines. He couldn't help but sit back on the coaching bench and began to study countermeasures with the assistant coach beside him.
With a one-goal lead, Portugal, which mainly focuses on defensive counterattacks, will definitely continue to hunker down and defend more easily.
In order to equalize the score, they must strengthen their offense and have to attack!
In this way, although more scoring opportunities can be created, the risk of losing the ball will also increase.
Thinking of this, Hodgson couldn't help but look at the extremely flamboyant Portuguese No. 7 on the field:
"Hell."
C Ronaldo's header disrupted all their plans!
This is the role of superstars!
All it takes is an opportunity that is not an opportunity to turn the situation around on your own!
At the same time, above the stands.
Mendes, who witnessed Ronaldo's header, couldn't help but smile and turned to look at Mourinho:
"Chris's condition is still so explosive!"
As Portuguese, both were on hand to support their country.
In addition, Mourinho, as the new coach of the Red Devils, is also inspecting international players who are playing for Manchester United, such as Smalling, Rooney, and Lingard.
Of course, there is also Ling Feng, the potential first signing target!
Hearing this, Mourinho, who was wearing a casual POLO shirt, just said lightly:
“I have never doubted his ability!”
“However, this Portugal team is The offensive end relies too much on Cristiano."
"Besides, the days when I worked with him have passed. Now, I am no longer in Madrid, but in Manchester."
Mendes nodded slightly, then looked at his other important client on the court: "Ling's performance was quite satisfactory. He didn't seem too excited."
"Hodgson's tactics are too conservative!"
"The current Rooney is not suitable at all and has no ability to play as a winger!"
"If I were the coach of England, I would definitely put Rooney Substitute and replace with Lingard, who has better running ability, and then open up more space for Ling Feng to give full play to his ability to attack the goal! "
"In this way, England will definitely be able to attack the goal! Open up the situation in a short time!”
Hearing this, Mendes also smiled and said:
"Thank God, fortunately you are not the coach of England."
"But I am the coach of Manchester United"
And Mourinho did not say this.
At this time, he couldn't help but think of Manchester United's lineup and a very critical question in the new season:
How to use Rooney, the British captain and team leader?
As early as March and April when he had private contact with Manchester United, Mourinho began to watch Manchester United's game videos.
It is obvious that Rooney's competitive state and physical functions have declined significantly.
Judging from the Three Lions' tactical formation and style of play, Hodgson obviously placed Rooney on the right wing after careful consideration.
Thinking of this, Mourinho can also understand Hodgson's approach.
Even if it affects the team's breakthrough and speed on the wing, even if it affects the team's offensive speed, Rooney, whose condition is declining, must be placed in the starting lineup.
Because he is the number one player in the UK and the leader of the locker room!
At Manchester United, he also faces the same problem.
If Rooney must start, what position is best for him to play?
In Mourinho's vision, this Manchester United will definitely focus on the 4231 formation in the new season.
Then, the only positions Rooney can play are the six frontcourt positions.
The first is the most uncontroversial positions of midfielder and center.
With the joining of Ibrahimovic, Da Fengxian will inevitably become the starting choice for the center.
Otherwise, there is no need for him to persuade Ibrahimovic to come and play for Manchester United and give him a weekly salary of up to 200,000 pounds.
Anyway, Rooney's ability to play center has seriously deteriorated. Neither speed nor confrontation is enough for him to play the starting center at Manchester United.
As for the midfielder position, he left it to Ling Feng.
Mata in the team can play a substitute role.
The remaining four positions are two defensive midfielders and left and right wingers.
With Kante's joining almost completed, the "new Makelele" will definitely occupy a starting midfielder position.
But Manchester United has too many midfielders.
Herrera, Fellaini, Carrick, Schneiderlin and Bastian Schweinsteiger compete for a starting position,
What's more, Rooney's ability to organize the ball in the midfield is not as good as Carrick's, his running and defensive abilities are not as good as Herrera's, and his height and hardness are not as good as Fellaini's. There is no advantage at all.
As for the left winger position, the two young stars Martial and Rashford are enough. Therefore, copying Hodgson's work and placing Rooney as the right winger, sacrificing the team's ability to tear up the defense on the wing and the speed of the wing during counterattacks, to "place" Rooney as the team's captain and locker room leader. .
Perhaps among all the options, it has the least impact on the team.
Just when Mourinho just brought his thoughts back to the stadium, he He noticed that Hodgson and the assistant coach suddenly stood up on the coaching bench.
Then he came to the sidelines and waved to the disciples on the court.
The next second, Ling Feng, England's field commander, also ran to the sidelines.
Seeing this, Mourinho couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and said to himself:
"It seems that Hodgson is not old and confused."
"Why do you say that? ?”
"He plans to ask Ling Feng to sideline him!"
After seeing Hodgson giving instructions to his beloved disciple, Ling Feng quickly returned to the field and went straight to captain Rooney.
The two whispered a few words and reached an agreement.
After another kick-off, Portugal retreated to half-court as expected and continued to set up the bus.
At the same time, they also discovered changes in England's formation.
First of all, their entire offense is pressing forward and the passing rhythm is faster;
Secondly, the frontcourt press is even more fierce!
Finally, Ling Feng and Rooney completed the position swap, and Ling Feng became the right winger again!
Seeing this, the bitter face of Portuguese coach Santos on the sidelines became even more sad.
He knew very well that this was a signal that England was serious!
In the last game against Belgium, it was Ling Feng who came to the right and completed a pass and a shot in just twenty minutes, helping England defeat Belgium in a short time!
As for England's change of position on the field, Mourinho and Mendes in the stands naturally saw it.
Mendes couldn't help but joked: "Did you call Hodgson just now?"
But Mourinho had a serious expression:
"This Not surprising.”
"Although I admire Ling Feng very much. However, in this way, Portugal is hanging."
"Guerrero, no, to be more precise, no one in this Portuguese defense can stop Ling Feng's breakthrough !”
Hearing this, Mendes also suppressed the smile on his face and nodded in agreement:
“Yes, that kid is so awesome.”
As Portuguese, the two of course hope that their country can win this game and reach the final.
However, the Three Lions Army led by Ling Feng will definitely not let them succeed!
And just as Hodgson and Mourinho expected, the change of positions between Ling Feng and Rooney had an immediate effect!
Similar to the last game against Belgium, Ling Feng came to the right wing like a wild horse that could not be restrained at all.
Faced with the double defense of Guerrero, who had been defeated in the European Youth Championship, and left midfielder Adrian Silva, Ling Feng did not care at all.
He just used his amazing speed and burst to swoop left and right, tearing a bloody path from the side!
In just five minutes, Ling Feng successfully broke through three times on the right wing and sent three very high-quality crosses.
When the game came to the 43rd minute, the Portuguese generals, including Cristiano Ronaldo, and the tens of thousands of Portuguese fans in the stands witnessed with their own eyes Ling Feng once again beat Gray on the right. Luo.
Then he passed the ball very calmly, found Vardy who was outflanking him in the middle, and completed the Blue Fox connection to score!
The whole process went smoothly.
No one in Portugal's entire defense did not touch the ball, and allowed Vardy to knock it into the net!
Watching Vardy rush towards Ling Feng after scoring the goal, he suddenly jumped on him. Ronaldo, standing near the midfield, put his hands on his hips, and there was a hint of helplessness in his expression and eyes.
“This boy is really strong!”
Although I have already heard about Ling Feng’s abilities.
However, when he actually competed with him, he realized that he still underestimated this cake-feeding master that he had once admired
Compared with the exhaustion he had to work, he finally defeated After scoring a goal, the opponent just made a simple soup, and then combined the side and center to equalize the score.
The difficulty of scoring goals for both sides is completely unequal!
Not only that, Ronaldo also saw in Ling Feng the shadow of himself when he first debuted at Manchester United!
When he first transferred to Manchester United, he was arranged by Ferguson to play the role of right midfielder.
At that time, his task was to rush to the opponent's full-back on the right wing, and then send crosses one after another to help his forward teammates score goals!
At this time, Ling Feng is as prosperous and as fast as he was back then!
Thinking again that Ling Feng is only 21 years old and he is already 31 years old, he can't help but sigh:
Time is really not forgiving!
However, after his mind wandered for only a short time, Ronaldo's tired eyes regained their determination.
Even if I envy Ling Feng’s teammates, they can eat the pie that is delivered to their mouths;
Even if the teammates around them are not as strong as Ling Feng, it is obvious to all;
But he will do his best and try his best to help the team win!
. . .
At the last moment of the first half, with Ling Feng's fatal pass after tearing apart the defense from the wing, Vardy outflanked and equalized the score!
Soon, with the referee's whistle, the first half of the game ended.
The mentality of returning to the locker room with a goal behind and a draw is definitely different.
Back in the locker room, while the players were getting hydration and massage, Hodgson came to the tactical board and began to emphasize again:
"In the second half, we must continue to attack! Keep scoring goals!"
" At the same time, once you see your opponent taking the ball in the midfield area and preparing to counterattack, you must immediately commit a foul!"
"We cannot relax before scoring the second goal or the third goal! ”
Facing Portugal, an old enemy, Hodgson also rarely gave an order!
The Three Lions generals also felt the unquestionability in the old commander's tone and couldn't help but cheer up.
At this time, Rooney, the captain of the team, also stood up, clapped and said:
“Guys, let us win this damn Portugal!”
"Enter the final!"
As Rooney raised his right arm high, all the Three Lions stood up in unison and roared in unison:
"Enter the final!!!"
In the second half, England changed sides and fought again. England's offense became more aggressive, and they continued to suppress Portugal in the half, setting off wave after wave of offensives.
However, the most impressive thing about Portugal in this tournament is not their tenacious defense, nor their magical goals at critical moments.
It’s about their toughness in being shameless on defense!
No matter which English player gets the ball, the Portuguese players next to him will immediately come forward and harass them like hyenas eyeing their prey.
Ling Feng, in particular, is the focus of care.
Facing Portugal's zone defense of at least two or as many as three players, Ling Feng also very smartly chose to avoid its edge, attract the defense, and then send the ball to his teammates who were in the open.
One kick with the outside of the instep and a straight kick with the inside of the foot made the commentator sigh, and also vividly interpreted the four words "fatal pass".
However, Sterling and Vardy's handling of the goal made both England fans and Ling Feng very disappointed.
Either slide out the door, or soar into the sky!
Seeing that the two of them had the same annoyed look with their hands on their heads after missing the shot, Ling Feng immediately cursed in his heart:
"Gift Crab! The Happy Football Virus has spread?!"
(End of this chapter)