Chapter 465 Aston Villa's Counterattack

West Ham United ranked 9th last season, which is a pretty good ranking in the past two seasons.

Last season, West Ham United had 14 wins, 9 draws and 15 losses, scoring 42 goals and conceding 45 goals. The performance can be said to be quite good. You must know that last season was Zola’s first season in charge of West Ham United. The Italian, who has won the respect of fans and media, made his coaching debut and performed well.

Compared with several other teams with similar rankings, West Ham United's home and away results are relatively balanced, which is commendable among the mid-range teams in the Premier League.

Zola's team didn't play too well on both ends of the offense and defense, but they didn't make too many mistakes.

However, West Ham conceded too many goals and the goal difference was negative, which also shows that the team's defense is unstable.

In the transfer market, West Ham United has also basically completed the recruitment. They introduced Italian fringe international Diamanti from Livorno in Serie A, Jimenez from Inter Milan on loan, and Carlton Cole. , West Ham United's offensive end is still quite strong.

Especially Carlton Cole, who played 26 league starts for the team last season and scored 10 goals. He is West Ham United's top scorer.

The 25-year-old England striker is now in full swing. There were rumors that England coach Fabio Capello inspected Carlton Cole before.

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The home team's starting lineup for today's game was displayed on the TV screen.

West Ham United:

Goalkeeper 1-Green;

Defense line: 20-Faubert, 30-Tomkins, 15-Upson, 23-Ilunga;

Midfielder: 21-Behrami, 16-Mark Noble, 8-Scott Parker;

Forwards: 32-Diamanti, 41-Jimenez, 12-Carlton Cole;

"This starting lineup is really in line with Zola's football philosophy." John Mortensen said.

"It's really unimaginable that an Italian actually advocates offense in his bones." John Mortensen also said with a smile.

When Zola just took charge of West Ham United last year, he said that his football philosophy is to keep attacking, attacking, attacking and always attacking.

The English media commented that Zola entered Upton Park with a plaque of "sexy football", "perfection" and "romanticism".

At the coaching bench of the visiting team, Fang Jue was also chatting with his assistants.

"Zola has a lot of respect for Wenger," said assistant coach Steve Werner. "He said his aim is to play West Ham like Arsenal."

"Very good, I like this kind of opponent." Fang Jue said with a smile.

He is really happy, seeing West Ham United's starting lineup with three forwards, his smile has always been on his face.

Just took over Aston Villa, the team is still kneading, currently Aston Villa's biggest shortcoming is the offensive end, if the opponent hides and defends, Aston Villa's offensive ability is really not strong, and there is no way many.

However, if the opponent tries to attack in vain, Aston Villa's defensive counterattack will teach the opponent how to behave.

"Our defense..." Fang Jue was in a good mood, so he said that he was very relieved about the defense, and it depended on the performance of the offensive end.

But it was interrupted by Ceballos.

"There is no problem with the defense, don't worry." Ceballos said confidently.

"Don't be too conceited," Fang Jue said.

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In this game, compared with Aston Villa's game against Wigan Athletic in the first round of the league, the biggest change is in the midfield.

Fang Jue arranged for Deisler to start.

Clement served as the single midfielder alone, and Petrov sat on the bench.

Ashley Young on the left and Milner on the right.

On the front line is the partner of Husky and Abang Lahor.

Such a starting lineup, compared with the first round of the league, has enhanced the ability to attack and counterattack.

Facing the 'big colander' of West Ham United, Fang Jue naturally didn't mind showing off Aston Villa's not too strong offensive ability.

However, Fang Jue did not expect West Ham to be so lucky and scored a goal soon.

It was the 15th minute of the first half, when West Ham United got a set kick in the frontcourt, Noble kicked into the penalty area, and Carlton Cole scored with a header.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Friedel pounced on the football, and Diamanti squeezed Lukeyan away forcefully, and succeeded in shoveling.

One to zero.

West Ham lead Aston Villa 1-0 at home.

Upton Park suddenly became a sea of ​​joy.

"Diamanti! This is the Italian player's first goal in West Ham United." Lineker said, "Luky Young's reaction was obviously slow, and he watched the Italian shoot successfully."

Fang Jue waved his arm angrily on the sidelines. The loss made him very upset.

He glanced at Ceballos, and this dedicated assistant also blushed. He boasted that there was no problem with his defense just now, and then he was slapped in the face so quickly.

Then, thinking that Fang Jue had expressed his concerns about defense before, Ceballos admired Fang Jue even more. No wonder the opponent is the head coach and he can only be an assistant coach.

This is the gap.

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After some teams take the lead, they will shrink their defense and behave relatively conservatively and cautiously.

Some teams, after scoring early, will be crazier and more aggressive.

Obviously, Zola's West Ham United belongs to the latter.

Diamanti's goal made Zola very excited. His Italian compatriots saved him face and gave him hope of a big victory at home.

Since the goal, Zola has been staying on the sidelines, he constantly waved his arms forward, encouraging the team to attack.

This is a West Ham attack.

Scott Parker passes the ball forward,Carlton Cole headed back.Robbed it in.

Jimenez was about to catch up to get the ball, and the football was poked by Wilfred Bauma first.

After the football was kicked away, the one who got the ball was the West Ham United defender Forber who assisted him from the wing. He was going to cross, but was entangled by Milner and couldn't get away for a while.

Then Clement rushed up and joined forces with Milner, pinching back and forth to break the ball at Faubert's feet.

Fang Jue's butt left his seat immediately, and he strode to the sidelines, staring nervously at the inside.

This is an opportunity to fight back.

This is the great opportunity Aston Villa have been waiting for!

After Clement stole the ball, he looked up and looked ahead. Instead of dribbling the ball himself, he passed the football directly forward.

To the surprise of many people, Ashley Young, who was supposed to be in that position, was running forward desperately, and Milner, who teamed up with Clement to steal the ball, was also running forward desperately.

It was Deisler who dropped back to catch the ball.

He pulled the ball and turned around, looking up to the front.

If there is a bird's-eye view from the air, you can see that Deisler is holding the ball, and two West Ham United players are approaching him. In front, Ashley Young is running wildly on the left, and Milner is sprinting on the right. , Abanglahuo is running in the middle, and Husky is also running, but he slows down a little.

Without Royce, without Mata, without Lewandowski, without Aubameyang, Makelele and Modric, Fang Jue temporarily created this simplified version in the initial stage of Aston Villa The 'Fang's Counterattack'.

Now, he still has Deisler.

There is Clement.

Then there's Ashley Young, Milner, Husky and Abang Raho...

This really is a simplified version.