Episode【521】: Manchester City People’s Thoughts and Plans

Manchester, Manchester City manager's office.

Manchester City coach Mancini sat in his seat, quietly looking at the list of Leeds United personnel in his hand, and fell into a trance.

Yes, Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has been sacked.

Former Inter Milan coach Mancini accepted Manchester City. It is no wonder that Manchester City's results in the second half were so outstanding. Many people claim that if Mancini had accepted the team from the beginning of the season, Manchester City would definitely have achieved more than the current results, and perhaps could have reached the top four.

Mancini frowned at this time and whispered softly: "Strong, Leeds United is very strong!"

Yaya Toure, who was sitting opposite Mancini, smiled bitterly. Of course Leeds United is very strong. Otherwise, would they be able to be ranked at the top of the Premier League?

Yaya Toure once stayed at Leeds United, so he naturally knows more about the power of Leeds United. This is a super strong team, a top giant.

Looking at Leeds United's results this season, Yaya Toure is also filled with admiration.

However, Yaya Toure has no regrets at all!

In Leeds United, Yaya Toure is only the main rotation player, and his position is not fixed. He sometimes plays as a defensive midfielder and sometimes as an attacking midfielder. He is really like a screw, going wherever he needs to be.

This was not what Yaya Toure wanted, so he chose to leave.

After coming to Manchester City Club, his salary increased countless times, and he also became the core of Manchester City's midfield. He was very comfortable at Manchester City Club.

So, Yaya Toure does not regret leaving Leeds United. It would be great to stay at Leeds United, but it would also be great to join Manchester City.

Sitting next to Yaya Toure were the assistant coaches of the Manchester City team. At this time, their eyes were fixed on Mancini in front of them to see what the big boss wanted to do by calling them here today.

Mancini suddenly said: "Leeds United is really strong!"

There were still many people who didn't quite understand what Mancini was saying just now, but now everyone understands it quite well.

Yes, of course Leeds United is very strong. If it were not strong, would it be the team at the top of the Premier League?

Mancini continued: "But, in this game, our Manchester City team absolutely cannot lose. We absolutely cannot lose!"

The people in the Manchester City team nodded one after another, it is indeed the case.

Manchester City really can't afford to lose now. If they lose, they will lose their qualifications for the UEFA and European Leagues next season.

In this game, Manchester City Club must fight for its future with Leeds United.

Mancini immediately asked the group of people in front of him: "What do you think of this game? How do you think we should restrict Leeds United?"

The coaches of the Manchester City team all lowered their heads, wondering what they were thinking about?

Mancini understood, and then immediately looked up at Yaya Toure and asked: "Ture. You have played for Leeds United before. What do you think of this game?"

Yaya Toure was slightly startled, not expecting that he would be suddenly named. However, he quickly came to his senses and immediately said: "Leeds United is a club that has very, very high requirements for overall integrity, especially for the defense line. If they set up an iron barrel formation and If we fight, I think it will be difficult for me to win if I have nothing to do!”

Mancini was thoughtful, nodded slightly, and motioned for Yaya Toure to continue.

Yaya Toure immediately said: "However, the good thing now is that Leeds United is going to attack crazily in this game, and they need more goal difference. So they must be the main attack in this game but not the main goal." Guard, this is an opportunity for our Manchester City team!"

Yes, now that Leeds United and Chelsea have the same points, it is a competition on goal difference. In this hottest round of the game, Leeds United obviously not only want to ensure victory, but also want to get more goal difference. When facing Manchester City, Leeds United will definitely attack like crazy.

Mancini nodded slightly. He had already thought of this, but Yaya Toure also said it very well.

If this is really the case for Leeds United, their Manchester City team has a good chance of winning.

Because the tactic Mancini is most familiar with is defensive counterattack, and he uses his defensive counterattack to treat Leeds United. He is very confident to defeat Leeds United and get three points.

As long as Manchester City gets three points, they hope to surpass Tottenham Hotspur in front and qualify for the UEFA Europa League next season.

Therefore, Mancini has some confidence in this game.

Mancini suddenly asked: "Yaya, how do you think Leeds United's offensive tactics will be played? Just tell me!"

At this time, Yaya Toure was really shocked. What the hell is this? When did you become the assistant coach of Manchester City Club? Mancini actually came to ask for his opinion.

Yaya Toure was confused in her heart, but not in her mouth.

Yaya Toure said: "Leeds United's offense is obviously a combination of wing and center, especially the two wingers. Chris and Gareth are really too strong. This is the real meaning. The two wings are flying together, and what’s even more frightening is that there is Mesut in the midfield who is dispatching and controlling the ball. This system seems simple, but it is actually very powerful!”

Yaya Toure said it simply, but Mancini can feel the strong strength of Leeds United.

I won’t say much about Cristiano Ronaldo. This guy is the double winner of European Footballer of the Year and World Footballer of the Year for two consecutive years. He has outstanding strength.

Let's just say that the remaining Gareth Bale is also difficult to deal with. In the UEFA Champions League semi-finals not long ago, he completely defeated Inter Milan's Maicon, the number one defender in world football today. This shows that Gareth Bale's strength has reached an astonishing level.

If these two people take off in this game, Manchester City will be in great trouble.

Also, Yaya Toure was right about one thing, and that was Mesut Ozil.

Although Mesut Ozil is the least eye-catching among these three, this guy is indeed the most important one, because he is the brains of Leeds United's offense. He is Cristiano Ronaldo and Garay. Si Baer's strongest supporter.

Therefore, this triangle offensive combination is very scary!

Coupled with the forwards in front, whether it is Lewandowski, Alexander Pato, Edinson Cavani, Jamie Vardy and others, as long as they join in, Leeds United will The team's offensive system will be more three-dimensional and more powerful.

Mancini's brows tightened. Leeds United players are too spiritual.

To be honest, Mancini always has the urge to drool when looking at Leeds United's lineup. This was something no amount of money could buy, and he really envied Zhong Cheng. This guy's vision is really scary.

Mancini actually wanted to dig open Zhong Cheng's head to see what was inside this guy's head? Is his brain structure different from that of ordinary people? Otherwise, how could he see people so accurately?

Of course, now is not the time to think about these issues, now is to think about how to deal with Leeds United.

Mancini thought carefully for a while and then said: "You mean, Leeds United's top priority is Mesut Ozil?"

Yaya Toure nodded slightly and said: "Yes! Leeds United relies too much on Mesut Ozil! In the past, there was an organizational midfielder on the defensive midfielder line to help Modric, but this season Leeds United The United team has left a lot of people, and only two defensive midfielders, Sami Khedira and Stephen Mbia, are left in the midfielder position. All organizational tasks fell to Mesut. It’s Ozil. If we block Mesut Ozil, Leeds United’s offensive threat will definitely drop by half!”

Mancini's eyes lit up and his heart was filled with joy.

Yaya Toure is right. Leeds United's midfield organization is indeed too dependent on Mesut Ozil. If this player is targeted, Leeds United's offense will at least be paralyzed. Half done. It’s hard for Manchester City to win this game!

Sure enough, Yaya Toure knows Leeds United better.

Other coaches of the Manchester City team also think that Yaya Toure is right. This is what Manchester City should do in this game, directly blocking Mesut Ozil.

Mancini immediately said: "Well, now we have a way to deal with Leeds United. But don't think that everything is fine. The strength of Leeds United lies not only in this. It also lies in Crazy Loya's ability to adjust on the spot. !”

The coaches of Manchester City Club and Yaya Toure were shocked.

Mancini is not someone who lives up to his reputation. He has learned about Leeds United in detail. Leeds United has collected a lot of news about Manchester City, and Manchester City has naturally also collected a lot of news about Leeds United.

Mancini is also a relatively well-known coach in Europe. For him to be able to reach this point, he naturally has his own merits.

Mancini continued: "So, this game is still a tough battle for our Manchester City team. Leeds United and Crazy Loya are not so easy to deal with. I believe they can expect that we will deal with him like this. , I also know that he must have a plan B in his mind! Our Manchester City team must not take this game lightly!"

Manchester City people nodded one after another. Mr. Mancini really thought too comprehensively.

Mancini immediately said: "At the beginning of the game, I think we have a lot of opportunities. I hope our team can break the Leeds United goal in the first half of the game. In Crazy Lo We took the lead before Loya could react, so we had a chance to win this game. If we wait for Crazy Loya to react, then this game will be very difficult for us!"

Mancini has to admit that there is still a big gap between the current Manchester City team and Leeds United in terms of strength. Therefore, the most critical thing for Manchester City in this game is the first 20 minutes. If they can score a goal in these 20 minutes, then this game will be won. The probability is much higher.

This is what Mancini is emphasizing now. He hopes that Manchester City players can show their best condition in the first twenty minutes and attack Leeds United crazily in order to win a victory for Manchester City. , Manchester City needs to win.

The Manchester City people were very serious and nodded one after another, knowing what they should do!