Seven Hundred and Sixtieth Three, Practice with Ferguson

There is a very interesting rule in the Community Shield Cup, that is, it can change six players.

Recently, Gao Shen suddenly thought about a question, that is, what kind of changes will be brought to football skills and tactics when the number of substitutions is changed from the current three to five in the future?

Looking back from the perspective of 2021, the development trend in the next few years is that the transition between offense and defense is getting faster and faster.

The so-called fast and slow refers to the speed of attack and defense conversion.

That is to say, at the moment when the possession of the ball changes hands, the side that loses the ball will switch from offense to defense, while the side that gets the ball will switch from defense to offense. Whoever is faster will be able to play the time difference, and then seize a favorable advantage.

This is a big trend, but judging from this trend, the running of players, especially the kind of sprint and back running, will increase.

What follows is that the physical energy consumption of the players is increasing.

So to a certain extent, the increase in the number of substitutions from three to five represents an improvement in the overall physical fitness of the team.

Like Klopp in Dortmund, he can only last 60 minutes of crazy pressing and oppression. With more substitutions, he should be able to last for 75 minutes or even more.

In other words, it is really possible that there will be a team that can rob the whole court desperately.

At the same time, the increase in the number of substitutions will inevitably affect the team's lineup reserves.

Two more players can be replaced in each game, whether it is used or not, but at least the personnel reserve must keep up.

So it should be unimaginable that eighteen or nineteen players like Barcelona will play for a whole season.

Gao Shen has always felt that the key factor affecting the game is the players, or in other words, the physical fitness of the players.

This is why he attaches so much importance to it and even maintains Buenaventura and Pintus' configuration of two fitness coaches.

In Leeds United, Gao Shen also attaches great importance to it. Sarri's team is also equipped with physical fitness coaches and fitness coaches.

If you think of physical energy as a battery, it is easy to understand.

Now that the battery capacity is larger than before, many bottlenecks will no longer exist, and the upper limit will be raised.

The faster and faster rhythm is only one aspect, and the intensity of the competition will become higher and higher.

More pressing and pressing, more sprints and turns, more interspersed moves...

At the same time, there are two more substitutions. If five players are used up, it is equivalent to replacing half of the players in the starting lineup on the field, which will greatly subvert the team's tactics.

In other words, the requirements for the head coach's tactical flexibility and on-the-spot command will be higher.

It may even happen that the same team uses several different tactics in turn in a game.

But a problem that comes with it is that the strengths and weaknesses will be more distinct.

Strong teams have more funds, and can even assemble a set of star lineups from the bench. This advantage is unmatched by weak teams, so overall, it must have an advantage over strong teams.

Therefore, Gao Shen really wanted to take this opportunity of the Community Shield Cup to practice in advance.

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Wembley Stadium,

Community Shield, Manchester City vs Manchester United.

When referee Phil Dodd blew the whistle to start the game, Manchester City took the initiative and launched a fierce attack on Manchester United, with a very fast pace.

Tonight, at Wembley Stadium, Manchester City lined up a four-four-two lineup.

Goalkeeper: Neuer.

Defender: Leighton Bynes, David Luiz, Kompany and Lichtsteiner.

Midfield: David Silva, Fernandinho, Yaya Toure and Robinho.

Forwards: Van Persie and Suarez.

This is definitely a strong offensive lineup.

Less than a minute after the start of the game, Manchester City took the lead in Leighton Baines' forced breakthrough on the left, creating a foul by Manchester United defender Ferdinand and was warned by a yellow card.

After that, Manchester City continued to chase hard.

In the third minute, a pass from Van Persie, David Silva's shot was blocked by goalkeeper De Gea and went out of the baseline.

The subsequent corner kick also created chaos in the United penalty area.

Uncharacteristically, Manchester City continued to put pressure on Manchester United, and they tried their best to directly destroy Manchester United's momentum.

This style of play made Manchester United somewhat unexpected, resisting passively, and was unable to launch a counterattack for a long time.

In the thirteenth minute, Manchester United made a counterattack, but Evra's cross was cleared by Kompany's header and failed to form a shot.

But soon, Manchester City retaliated. Lichtsteiner crossed the ball from the right. Van Persie hit the back and headed the ball. It almost went into the far corner. Then Suarez and Robinho kicked , The shots were all blocked by the Manchester United defender.

The pace of the game is getting faster and faster, and there is no intention of stopping at all.

The most interesting thing is that Manchester United has yet to shoot.

Until the twenty-ninth minute, Lichtsteiner tackled Ashley Young outside the penalty area when defending Manchester United's counterattack, and was awarded a free kick. Rooney took the penalty and shot the first shot. But failed to shoot on target.

But just a minute later, David Silva sent a beautiful through ball. Suarez inserted easily and after catching up with the ball in the penalty area, he grabbed the ball before the attacking De Gea. Passed to the left, Van Persie followed up and shot an empty goal.

One to zero!

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Ferguson watched Manchester City's players rushing out of the pitch to celebrate, his brows furrowed involuntarily.

"What kind of plane is this kid doing?"

Ferguson said he was at a loss.

The pace of the game this afternoon was too fast.

Although the Premier League is known for its fast pace, Ferguson really did not expect such a fast pace.

how to say?

It's a bit like a feeling of not dying.

Isn't it just a Community Shield? As for fighting so hard?

If Manchester City really intends to adopt this tactical play this season, how long will their physical fitness last?

Ferguson said that he really couldn't understand it, but he always felt like he was very powerful.

Could it be that there is some learning here?

In the end, he couldn't think about her sister at all, so he could only stop thinking about it for the time being.

But Ferguson didn't want to think too much, and the Manchester United players on the pitch had to think too much.

In the 38th minute, Evra fouled Robinho on the left and David Silva sent a free-kick into Kompany's header between the two United centre-backs. The goal hit and expanded the score for Manchester City.

Two to zero!

Immediately, Ferguson slapped his forehead and shouted, "Damn!"

Evra's performance tonight is really average, and I always feel that I can't get excited.

Only four minutes later, Robinho dribbled the ball in from the right and sent a cross. After Van Persie got the ball at the front of the penalty area, Vidic did not rush up to block it immediately and gave Van Persie an arc in the penalty area. Opportunity for a left kicker.

The Dutch center pulled his left foot and hit a curve ball directly to the left of Manchester United's goal.

Three to zero!

Ferguson was speechless.

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Ferguson of the old Jianghu sees the problem very clearly.

During the halftime break, he decisively made substitutions, replacing Vidic and Evra, who were not performing well, and replaced them with Phil Jones and Rafael. On Las Diarra.

Three substitutions in one breath immediately strengthened the team's midfield defense.

After Manchester City's fast-paced attack in the first half, they grabbed 65% of the ball possession rate, which is quite high, and the pass success rate is as high as 87%, which can be said to be amazing.

But the energy consumption is really big.

So, less than ten minutes into the second half, Manchester United relied on a counterattack. After Nani and Rooney cooperated in the frontcourt, Nani scored from a small angle and scored a goal for Manchester United.

Gao Shen is also clearly aware of physical problems.

The analyst Vargas had already warned him in midfield, and he said it again just now.

Therefore, Gao Shen also made two substitutions in one breath.

First, Suarez was replaced with Eden Hazard, Van Persie was played as a lone striker, and David Silva returned to the center.

At the same time, Gareth Bale replaced Robinho and ran to the right, allowing the Welshman to attack Rafael's side.

This is also because Robben has been injured recently and may not be able to catch up with the first round.

So Gao Shen is now trying to see whether to let Robinho play on the right or let Gareth Bale play.

Just five minutes later, Gao Shen made a third substitution, with Felipe replacing Leighton Bynes.

The latter's running back and forth is also quite expensive.

Manchester United is also making substitutions here, and Sneijder is on the field. This is a signal to strengthen the offense.

Ferguson has a great intention to take advantage of Manchester City's poor physical fitness and kill Manchester City in one go.

But Gao Shen quickly replaced David Silva with Sturridge and returned to 442 again.

And immediately replaced Van Persie with Giroud, still maintaining the double forward position.

After replacing four players, Manchester City once again held high the banner of pressing and pressing, and from the 75th minute onwards, they once again launched a fierce attack on Manchester United.

In the 81st minute, Yaya Toure sent a pass. After Gareth Bale received the ball on the right side of the penalty area, he suddenly threw away Rafael and cut inside. Remember to volley vigorously, straight to the lower left corner of the goal.

De Gea can't do anything about it.

Four to one!

But soon, Manchester United also made consecutive substitutions. Before the end of the second half, there was another quick counterattack. Sneijder sent a through pass, and Nani advanced as fast as possible.

Kompany's clearance near the center line was interfered by Rooney, and he failed to make a successful clearance. Instead, Nani got a single chance.

Two to four!

By this point, the game was basically over.

The entire Community Shield was played at a very fast pace, and the two teams played in full swing, making people overwhelmed.

Especially for Manchester City, the game rhythm is obviously faster and sharper than before.

You know, in the past, Manchester City would still control the ball properly in many cases, but tonight it was like taking medicine, attacking whenever they had the opportunity, forcing Manchester United to follow suit.

In the end, Manchester City won the game, but Manchester United also scored two goals.

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"This is the Community Shield, which allows you to change five people!"

After the game, Ferguson hit Gao Shen angrily.

"If it's an official game, try it, and I'll let you lie down in the second half, believe it or not?"