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Chapter 903 Tactical Showdown
After 15 minutes, players from both sides came out of the player channel one after another.

"It seems that there is no substitution..." Zhan Jun carefully observed the players on both sides, "Neither Manchester United nor Barcelona chose to substitute."

"Luke Xiao is a bit tight." Zhang Lu was worried, "There is Rojo on the bench."

"But facing MSN, Alderweireld and Phil Jones may get yellow cards at any time." Zhan Jun speculated that Rojo is preparing for the two central defenders, although there are still players on the bench. Blackett, but Manchester United will not pin their hopes on this young player.

In the second half, Barcelona kicked off. From the moment Suarez passed the ball back to Rakitic, Sun Wu discovered the change in Barcelona's tactics.

The midfielder kept passing backwards, Iniesta interspersed and ran, Messi and Neymar came back to catch the ball in turn, and the two full-backs formed a midfield advantage near the center line, but they were not in a hurry to move forward.

"Haha, let's see what Best will do." Mourinho didn't take Pochettino seriously at all, "Barcelona has emphasized speed and depth tactically this season, but it's not like they can't Play control ball."

"Of course, Enrique's change of tactics is in line with his own tactical thinking in the final analysis. He hopes that Manchester United can press out, and then the three MSN counterattacks are enough to destroy Manchester United's defense."

"What if Manchester United don't press it out?" Mortensen asked.

"Both Alba and Alves have their positions." Mourinho shrugged. "If Manchester United is unwilling to push out, then the control of the midfield will completely fall into the hands of Barcelona."

Before the words fell, Alves, Messi, Rakitic, and Suarez made consecutive passes in the midfield, and then Iniesta sent a diagonal ball, and the ball was sent to the other side in a short time Neymar's feet.

Alba sprinted along the wing and took away Thomas Muller. Neymar's sudden start passed between Neymar and Schneiderlin, and sent a cross before Alderweireld pounced.

Suarez, who kept up with him, ran and missed the ball, and Messi, who received the ball behind, faced the ball and picked a pass. Suarez dunked Herrera in the penalty area, and then pushed the far corner with his arch.

"boom!"

The crisp sound of the goal post came, and the Barcelona fans in the stands behind the goal held their heads with their hands. This time De Gea had surrendered, but the post rejected Suarez.

But what followed was applause from the stands. Just 5 minutes into the second half, MSN was fully revived. The first pass and cut cooperation between the three of them broke through the seemingly solid Manchester United defense.

With a wider range of running positions and more flexible running, Suarez's back row made Manchester United's defense lose sight of one another. Messi's pass was hardly interfered by Manchester United players.

In the final analysis, this is because Barcelona has a numerical advantage in the midfield, and the two central defenders press forward unconsciously. Once Barcelona can smoothly deliver the ball to the feet of Neymar or Messi on the two wings, Barcelona will quickly advance. Teammates are likely to get a shot.

Sun Wu looked back at Pochettino, Enrique's choice was beyond their expectations, do you need to change?

Pochettino was still frowning and thinking hard, but Sun Wu made his own choice.

"Hahaha..." Mourinho couldn't help laughing, "The whole Manchester United team is back on defense...Look, Griezmann has gone to the left to help defend Messi and Alves."

"Manchester United handed over the midfielder and started placing the bus?" Mortensen shook his head and was not very optimistic about Manchester United's tactical choice.

And Mourinho frowned and carefully observed the positions of Manchester United players. The coach who may be the most adept at arranging buses in the world was sensitive to the fact that the arrangement of Manchester United's bus was very interesting.

In the 56th minute, Neymar broke through from the left and was intercepted by Coleman. The latter made a big kick to shake Neymar who was counterattacking, and then sent a diagonal pass to Sun Wu who was running over.

Sun Wu didn't stop the ball. He knew that Iniesta had rushed over, so he hit the ball with his right foot to Thomas Muller on the wing, and then he accelerated and ran over.

Thomas Muller turned around to protect the ball and blocked Alba behind him, and Sun Wu walked the ball straight away.

What is displayed on the screen is that in the counterattack of Alba, Iniesta and Neymar, after Sun Wu made a simple pass, he used Thomas Muller as a wall and suddenly killed from the sideline.

"Best...Griezmann is running!" Mortensen roared, Griezmann was sprinting on the sideline, and Busquets and Mascherano were moving to this side to make up for it .

But, the next moment.

Sun Wu swung his foot and sent a 40-meter diagonal pass.

This is almost a long diagonal pass. The flight path of the ball is not high, but the speed is fast and the arc is large. It can fly not far from Pique.

"Long pass?"

"Oh, it's Mane, Mane... got the ball!"

Zhan Jun roared: "This is an opportunity, Mane's speed has become a sharp weapon for Manchester United!"

At the moment when Sun Wu sent a long pass, the condescending Mourinho did not look at Mane who received the ball, but paid attention to the running positions of other Manchester United players.

Griezmann on the right suddenly cuts in without the ball and rushes all the way diagonally into the penalty area. Herrera in the middle is speeding up. Although he and Griezmann did not cross positions, their running routes are full of layers.

Mane, who received the ball, did not stop. He directly moved the ball forward again, and then fell to the ground and sent a low pass.

"Cross... Griezmann!"

"Relief... and more!"

"Herrera shoots... Ter Stegen makes a great save!"

At the critical moment, Mascherano stuck to Griezmann and took the risk of touching the ball first, but the clearance ball happened to fall outside the penalty area.

Although Busquets blocked the angle, Herrera aimed at the far corner and curled a curve ball. Unfortunately, Ter Stegen was so red today that he could use his fingertips to get the ball out of the baseline.

There was applause from the stands, and the nervous Enrique couldn't help but cast a surprised look at Manchester United's coaching staff. This kind of attack has never appeared in Manchester United throughout the season.

Pochettino was expressionless, Miguel and Jesús kept their eyes on each other, and Mike Phelan forced himself not to turn his head to look at Pochettino...

This set of tactics was purely formed by Sun Wu on the training ground and his teammates. Pochettino himself is not too cold about it.

Because Sun Wu ingeniously abandoned the position of the center forward, and completely focused on the players on the two sides and the back row of the center as the main offensive.

Mourinho in the commentary immediately noticed the tactical change, "Hey, I think this is Best's idea..."

Mortensen was dubious.

"In Pochettino's tactical system, a high center forward is needed. Although Griezmann is flexible in his movement, before that, he was mainly active in the middle to contain Pique and Mascherano." Mourini Ao eloquently explained: "But just now, Griezmann ran out of space on the wing...Of course, Best did not choose a direct pass, but a long pass to find Mane.

But Griezmann immediately changed a route and inserted diagonally into the penalty area to try to grab a point. Although he failed to form a shot, the tactic was completed. Herrera's back row insertion should also be the focus of the tactical routine, otherwise Best is in the backcourt, and the midfielder rarely advances significantly. "

Sun Wu was a little regretful, but also full of confidence... Facts have proved that this tactic is feasible.

Griezmann pulled to the side to form a local numerical advantage. In the back scene, he couldn't open his feet against Barcelona's counterattack, and sent the ball forward through a small-scale pass.

Under the premise that Alba made a big move forward, Busquets and Mascherano had to come over to make up for the defense. At this time, Barcelona's backcourt has a lot of loopholes.

Maybe other people can't use it, but Sun Wu, who has the "God's perspective", can.

(End of this chapter)