Chapter 1,269: How to Choose?

After the match between England and Belgium, the group stages of the 2018 World Cup in Russia are all over.

The top 32 teams had mixed feelings. Some went home in tears, while others continued to strive for greater victories.

The next quarter-final matches have also been announced.

The four games in the first half: France VS Argentina, Uruguay VS Portugal, Brazil VS Mexico, Belgium VS Japan.

Four games in the second half: Spain VS Russia, Croatia VS Denmark, Germany VS Switzerland, Colombia VS England.

The quarter-finals will start two days later, while England, the last team to finish the group stage, will play their game five days later.

After the England team qualified in the group stage, Football Association Chairman Palmer made a special call to express congratulations to the entire England team!

Now in the quarter-finals before them, as long as they can win against Colombia, England's goal of the World Cup quarter-finals will be achieved. In this case, the England players will live up to their trip, and Kim Tiger will also live up to it. Trusted.

Colombia's journey to the World Cup was not smooth. They lost to Japan 1-2 in the first game, and then had a dangerous 1-0 victory over Senegal in the last game. If it had not been for the defeat of the extremely poor Polish team in the second game, Then they won't meet England in the quarter-finals.

However, Kim Tiger, who has experienced later generations, knows very well that in the parallel world of later generations, the game finally reached 1-1 in regular time, and the England team relied on a penalty shootout to narrowly defeat their opponent.

In this life, Jin Taige does not want to encounter such a situation. He knew very well that his opponent in the quarter-finals this time was not Sweden in his previous life, but the more powerful German team. If England spends too much energy on Colombia, it will be difficult for them to defeat the powerful Germany.

Therefore, before this game, Jin Taige led the coaching staff to carefully analyze and consider Colombia's tactics, hoping to obtain the greatest victory at the lowest cost.

While the England team continues to enter training mode, the quarter-finals have already begun.

In the first focus game of the strong dialogue, the French team defeated the Argentine team with a score of 4 to 3. Messi once again hated the World Cup and angrily announced his decision to withdraw from the Argentine national team after the game.

A few hours later, Portugal also lost to Uruguay with a score of 1 to 2, and Cristiano Ronaldo also left the World Cup stage together with his old enemy Messi.

The result of the third game was different from the previous life, but it was within Kim Tiger's prediction.

Spain defeated the host Russia 3-1. Super star Asensio, who transferred from Manchester United to Real Madrid, performed an invincible performance in this game. His hat trick helped the team win the game and reach the quarterfinals.

In another game, Croatia and Denmark tied 1-1 in regular time and finally advanced through a penalty shootout.

Brazil defeated Mexico 2-0 and won effortlessly.

Belgium was led 2-0 by Japan and almost capsized. As a result, they relied on the outstanding performance of Hazard and De Bruyne to eventually overtake the score 3-2 and successfully advance to the quarterfinals.

The game between Germany and Switzerland was also very exciting.

The score remained at 0-0. At the last moment, Loew once again sent in substitute Sane. Soon after Sane came on, he made a personal breakthrough and won a penalty kick in the penalty area. Muller made an instant success, helping the German team defeat Switzerland 1-0 and advance to the quarterfinals with difficulty.

Now seven of the top eight teams have been formed, and the last team to advance will be formed between England and Colombia.

On July 4th, England and Colombia officially meet. The two teams are about to fight for the last precious top eight spot.

At this time, it was less than an hour before the start of the game. Players from both sides were warming up on the court. In the VIP room, the live broadcast on Sky TV had already begun.

Raman is analyzing the Colombian team's starting lineup: "Colombia deployed a 4-3-3 formation today. It seems that their tactics are not conservative, especially the three forwards-Cuadrado, Falcao and Ginter. Ronaldo, all of them are good offensive players, plus Milan forward Bacca, Atalanta forward Muriel, and Brighton forward Izquierdo who are sitting on the bench. They are also very capable forwards, all at the top level. Playing in the league. How England can defend its opponents in this game is something Kim Tiger should consider."

Morris looked at the list in his hand: "Not only the forwards, but Colombia's midfield and backfield players are also very strong. Barrios who plays for Zenit, Sanchez of West Ham United, Lerma of Bournemouth, these Players should not be underestimated. Overall, this opponent is more difficult to deal with than imagined."

Having said this, Morris looked at Wenger: "Professor, if it were you, how would you arrange the tactics for this game?"

Wenger said with a smile: "If it were me, I would ask the players to play against each other and use offense to reduce the defensive pressure. After all, the England team is now in good overall shape, and the offensive players are also very capable. On paper, they are better than Colombia, so If I were leading the team, I would definitely stage an artistic duel on the World Cup stage and win beautifully."

Raman glanced at Kim Tiger on the sidelines outside the window and shook his head: "I guess Kim Tiger wouldn't do that. Based on my understanding of him, I think he is likely to play steadily, seek more fast break opportunities, and use more fast-break opportunities." Seek victory in simplicity.”

Morris smiled: "It seems you know Jin Tiger very well?"

"Anyway, my beard and hair know him well..." Raman said resentfully.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Morris knew in his heart that even though Raman always teased Kim Tiger and criticized him more in the show, the two still had a good relationship in private. This was just the personality of Raman given by the TV station. They needed one to be the good guy and the other to be the bad guy. Commentary on the game.

At this time, the TV screen showed the starting list of the England team.

"Now let me introduce the England team's starting lineup."

"4-3-3 formation: The goalkeeper is Pickford; the four defenders from left to right are Ashley Young, Maguire, Cahill and Kyle Walker; the three midfielders are Henderson, Lin Gard and Alli; the three forwards from left to right are Rashford, Harry Kane and Sterling. The seven substitutes are: Butland, Danny Rose, Trippier, Stones, Dier, Qi Gram and Rooney."

"The starting lineup for this game is the same as the previous two group matches. It seems that Kim Tiger has great trust in these players. The only change is that Vardy did not appear in the starting lineup and the bench, and Rashford replaced him in the starting lineup. Maybe Vardy’s previous injury is still serious?”