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Chapter 133 New Tactics
Leicester City Club, Manager's Office.

Pearson took his coaching team to review the game against Everton.

In the case of a two-goal lead, Leicester City scored one point in the away game after being chased by the opponent for two consecutive goals.

Although this score was expected before the game, Pearson was not satisfied with the game.

If it is to fall behind first and then reverse, this result is readily accepted.

In fact, it was tied after leading. Although the result is the same, the second situation is not easy to accept.

The turning point of the game started from the second half, and the team's counterattack has been unable to push forward, because there is no point of entry in the midfield.

After replacing Drinkwater, there was still not much improvement, but was scored by the opponent.

Pearson fixed the screen on the team's first counterattack and made a mark.

"In this counterattack, there were only three people on the counterattack point. After Mahrez got the ball, he was double-teamed. I thought the counterattack was over."

"However, Luo's sudden appearance opened up the situation in the middle and cleverly distributed the ball to the wing."

This tactic has a clear idea and is a classic quick counterattack.

"This counterattack is our common offensive method, but under the circumstances at the time, it was difficult to play."

Craig said: "That is to say, this counterattack is an adjustment made by Luo after judging the game situation, and the second goal is also the same."

This is a skill only good players possess. If these two times were not a coincidence, then his future achievements would be immeasurable.

Pearson continued: "Let's look at the two goals conceded."

In the two conceded goals, there was no obvious mistake on the defensive side, but the opponent's personal ability was too good.

Technical director Ewell said: "Boss, from the two conceded goals, it can be seen that our defense is not good enough, especially the midfielder. Except for Cambiasso, no one in the team can have a large area of ​​lateral coverage."

The defensive midfielder is not only the current problem of Leicester City, but also one of the problems that plague the entire team.

A team can be without a midfielder, but not without a midfielder.

He is related to a team's balance between offense and defense.

Especially in the modern football system, the definition of a midfielder is no longer a single point of defense, but also responsible for the scheduling of the team's offense.

In the game against Everton, after Cambiasso left the field, the team's defense dropped significantly. It was difficult to contain the opponent's side attack only by relying on Drinkwater and Andy King's in-place defense.

"This problem will have to wait until the end of the season, and it will be completely resolved in the transfer window. Now let's look at the moment."

Pearson asked back: "Don't you guys notice something wrong?"

All three assistant coaches shook their heads.

Craig has been the assistant coach of the team for a long time. He is a good guy and knows the team well.

Ewell and Fleming were brought in by Pearson, responsible for tactics and data analysis.

Fleming pondered for a moment, looked at the technical statistics, and said: "In the last ten minutes or so, the forward advance of the two wingers was the key to our conceding the ball."

It is clear from the data that Everton's offensive routines in the later period were all initiated from the wing.

"Before that, Everton didn't dare to play like this. Maybe it was because there was not much time left, so they made a single throw?" Craig said his thoughts.

"No, maybe they will, but not so soon. Because we counter-attack and pose a huge threat to them because Luo is there."

Pierson took a deep breath and let it out slowly.

Fleming pulled out Rossi's statistics, projected them on the screen, and analyzed: "In the second half, Rossi's statistics were mediocre, and the running distance was very small. The reason is that the midfielder failed to play the ball. Ulloa is much better than him, and he still has two interceptions in defense."

Pearson said with a smile: "Old man, statistics can only reflect a part of the game. Players' abilities should be viewed in conjunction with the game."

He called up a few pictures of the opponent's offense, and said, "Look, although Luo didn't have any bright spots in the second half, his presence threatened the opponent's offense."

The three of them watched Pearson mark the position of Rossi and the position of the opponent's full-back on the screen, a little confused.

What does this mean?
Pearson called up a few more pictures and said, "This is the position of the opponent's full-back after Ulloa came on the field."

The three of them were taken aback.

Why did the opponent's full-back dare to press on Ulloa, who has a better defensive contribution.

But Rossi, who was walking off the court, made the opponent dare not press up.

What is the reason for this?
Kress clapped his hands and said, "I understand. They didn't dare to press up because they were afraid that our counterattack would leave them behind. Two goals were conceded in the first half, that's it."

Pearson smiled and smoked leisurely, while the other two still didn't understand.

If you are afraid of counterattack, you are also afraid of Vardy and Mahrez. What does Rossi do?

Craig explained: "This is related to the technical characteristics of the two."

"Both have the awareness of retreating to get the ball. In terms of defense, Ulloa is even better than Luo."

Judging from Fleming's data, Ulloa is obviously higher than Rossi in terms of defense and running.

"It's not a matter of personal ability, but who is more suitable for the system. Although Luo's defense is not good, his ability to connect two wingers after getting the ball is far behind Ulloa."

Ulloa has the fulcrum ability of a traditional center forward, but this ability will be very obvious in the penalty area.

But when he takes the ball with his back away from the penalty area, he will immediately choose to pass back or control the ball, waiting for his teammates to respond.

But Rossi is different, he will pay more attention to the position of the players, and will instantly judge the most suitable line of delivery when receiving the ball.

And his ability to play the ball with one kick is beyond Ulloa's reach.

The reason why Everton's two full-backs dare not go forward is because they are afraid that Rossi will play the ball after taking the ball and hit the space behind them, giving Vardy and Mahrez space to go forward.

While Ulloa is on the field, after a successful steal, the first choice is to pass back to his teammates to organize and attack forward by himself.

In Leicester City, which has no playmaker, such a pass undoubtedly slows down the attack and allows the opponent time to return to defense.

The three also immediately understood the real purpose of Pearson's meeting immediately after the game.

It is necessary to formulate a set of new tactics with Rossi as the core.

"Boss, I disagree." Ewell was the first to object.

"Now we are at the critical moment of relegation. It is too risky to adjust the original tactics at this time."

Fleming also echoed: "And our next opponent is Manchester City."

Last season's Premier League champions will not show mercy just because you adjusted your tactics.

"Craig, what do you say?"

There have been two objections, and Pearson is seeking the veteran of the team.

Craig also lit a cigarette and smoked it slowly. The office was silent except for the sizzle of the cigarette burning.

Although he is only an assistant coach, his understanding of Leicester City far surpasses the three of Pearson.

"Boss, I have no objection."

This sentence is to support the authority of Pearson's head coach.

"But if we lose, how do we deal with the higher-ups?"

Now the team's performance is already related to whether they can stay in the Premier League next season. Every decision is not only related to the team's performance, but also to their work.

The top management of the club will absolutely not allow the team to be relegated and lose huge profits.

Pearson put the cigarette butt in the ashtray and took a deep breath.

"I will bear all the consequences. We have no way out."

(End of this chapter)