Chapter 795 Main Theme
A high-position press basically means that the backcourt is empty. Once the opponent counterattacks and gets the ball in the frontcourt, it is likely to threaten the goal.
Therefore, Coleman's two mistakes directly led to the goal almost falling. If De Gea hadn't descended from the gods, Manchester United would have fallen behind by two goals.
Therefore, when Stones overwhelmed Klose with a header to clear the siege and just hit the ball to Sun Wu's feet, Guardiola on the sidelines jumped anxiously.
Sun Wu took the ball and did not choose to pass the ball. There was only Klose in front of him with little physical strength left. Griezmann was still behind him, and it was difficult for Milner and Thomas Muller to catch up with this wave of offense just after returning to defense.
So Sun Wu moved the ball to the left to try to shake off Harvey Alonso, but the old Spanish midfielder put one hand on Sun Wu's shoulder to slow down the opponent's speed, and then slammed into him hard from one side.
"This is a foul!" Zhang Lu roared, "But Sun Wu didn't concede the ball..."
After staggering two steps forward, Sun Wu bent over and leaned against Long Ge's arms, and when he lost his balance, he swung the outside of his left foot behind him.
"Oh, Griezmann!"
Pochettino jumped up from his seat and nervously watched Griezmann who took the ball inside and started fast. This is Manchester United's best chance so far. Manchester City only have Stones and Otamendi in the backcourt. Adriano, but Fei Bird, who returned to defense at high speed, has already caught up with Griezmann.
Sun Wu, who finally lost his balance and fell down, pulled down Harvey Alonso. He was always depressed. Only Klose had one point. Griezmann probably had no chance, and Thomas Muller hadn't had time Plug it in.
But the main theme of this game is a bit weird. Although it is a Manchester Derby, there are no wonderful goals, no large-scale riots, no frequent yellow cards, and some only mistakes.
Otamendi's mistake allowed Klose to open the scoring, and Coleman's successive mistakes made Manchester City come close to scoring several times.
But this time, it was Stones who made the mistake.
Fernandinho took the risk of shoveling from the side and rear, and accurately poked the ball before bringing Griezmann down.
Although Milner roared angrily not far away, Mike Dean made an accurate penalty and crossed his hands to indicate that there was no foul.
But Griezmann didn't see it that way. He was so angry that he jumped up and rushed towards Stones who was holding the ball.
Stones half-turned and sent a return pass, and he glanced deliberately,
Well, Bravo is out of the penalty area.
But the next moment, a huge noise resounded through the Elyhard Stadium!
"Oh, stupid mistake, Stones' pass back...Klose's second solo!"
From the blind corner of Stones' sight, Klose, wearing the No. 17 jersey, suddenly burst out, and he caught up with the pass that was not fast enough!
Sun Wu, who was still sitting on the ground, jumped up. He was going to celebrate the goal... For an old monster like Klose, this goal is not difficult at all!
But when Klose took the ball on the edge of the penalty area and was about to push the shot, Stones, who was gnashing his teeth, rushed at high speed and pulled the German striker down.
"Penalty!" Mike Phelan shouted.
"This is a red card, definitely a red card!" Sun Wu pushed away the guy blocking the front and rushed all the way to Mike Dean, "Klose is about to shoot, red card plus penalty!"
"Hey, Best, do you want to influence the referee?" Harvey Alonso pushed Sun Wu away with his chest, turned around and shouted: "Akun!"
Aguero immediately ran over, grabbed Sun Wu and pushed him away... This bodyguard is really competent!
Sun Wu didn't care, he had already caught sight of Mike Dean's hand stretching behind his buttocks.
"Unlucky Manchester City, the two central defenders made big mistakes in the first and second halves... Oh, oh, Stones was sent off, and now Guardiola is in big trouble!"
The camera immediately gave Gua Tu a close-up, he squatted in front of the coach's bench with a wry smile.
"10 against 11, Manchester City will have loopholes whether they are pressing high or playing to control the ball." Zhan Jun tried his best to control his emotions, "And Sun Wu is just recognized as the most sensitive passer in world football! "
"A red card is a red card, but the referee didn't seem to give a penalty?" Zhang Lu was a little upset, "Look at the replay... Hey, it's hard to judge with the naked eye."
"Mike Dean can only testify freely... The red card was given, but the penalty kick was not given. It was a free kick on the line of the penalty area."
"Who will take the penalty... Sun Wu used to be in the Bundesliga, and scored twice directly in this position... Uh, where is Sun Wu?"
As if knowing Zhan Jun's doubts, the camera turned and found Sun Wu who was talking to Mike Phelan on the sidelines.
"Well, it's Michael, replace Coleman." Sun Wu quickly explained: "Mane replaced Klose, the German cramp."
There, Mike Dean urged Griezmann to take a free kick, but players from both sides dawdled, and finally Mike Dean grinned and waved to the sidelines, signaling to make a substitution quickly.
"Mane replaced Klose, it should be to push Griezmann forward." Zhan Jun looked down at the information, "Carrick replaced Coleman?"
"It should be for Miner to play as a guest full-back. He can play this position." Zhang Lu commented: "In the last round, Coleman played well, but he made consecutive mistakes in this game."
"Both defenders made mistakes, but Coleman's mistakes did not concede the ball. The Manchester City defender's mistakes not only conceded the ball but also received a red card." Zhan Jun smiled, "Guardiola replaced Harvey with JD Alonso ... it's for Bird to drop back and play at centre-back."
Carrick and Jingdongan quickly went to the field and ran to where they should go, while Sun Wu took Mane and quickly explained the tactical deployment behind him.
"The right side is yours. Let me attack that Brazilian full-back." Sun Wu pointed at Adriano without hesitation, "Use speed and body to attack him and suppress him. Thomas will go to the center."
"I don't need you to defend a deep position, I just need you to attack him, I need you to widen the court!"
"Beep!"
At the whistle, Griezmann flicked a low left-footed kick, but the shot missed the wall and Schneiderlin took the ball back to Carrick and then passed it back all the way. Pass to De Gea.
Sun Wu glanced at Guardiola, who was nervous on the sidelines. At this time, he was replaced by JD. Guatu is unwilling to give up.
But 11 against 10, and although Carrick's frontal defensive ability is not strong, he is the kind of midfielder who can hold his position and has a good pass.
Sun Wu believes that Guardiola will be disappointed again this time!
Guardiola is a bit like Mourinho. He is the kind of person who will not die until the heart of the Yellow River. Even if it is 10 against 11, he will never give up his tactical thinking.
The next choice of Manchester City confirmed Sun Wu's idea. They pushed the front line forward.
In the 75th minute, Schneiderlin went around and stole the ball before Aguero. Sun Wu took the ball and tried to turn around, but was pressed by JD.
Sun Wu slammed Jingdong'an hard with his right elbow, and then walked to the left with the ball. Although Jingdong'an was in pain, he still followed.
David Silva came at high speed to try to close, Fernandinho moved cautiously to the left, because Thomas Müller had already run out of position, and Griezmann also dropped back on this side.
But then, Sun Wu stepped back hard with his left foot!