Chapter 828 Bruno Addiction

Moyes' tactical characteristics are still the same as those in his Everton period. He is rough and fierce, actively fighting, and tries his best to suppress the opponent from the beginning of the game, limit the opponent's performance, and then create offensive threats through the personal abilities of the midfielders.

It has to be said that this style of play is still very effective in the Premier League, especially against teams with less tight defense and weak ball-handling ability. But once you encounter a team with a tight defense or a team that does not make mistakes easily, this style of play will expose serious problems.

After the team came to London to challenge West Ham United away, Mourinho and the coaching staff had a comprehensive understanding of West Ham United's overall tactical play, and repeatedly reminded the players to pay attention, especially under the opponent's fierce pressing, to try to avoid mistakes, but West Ham United's pressing was too fierce.

Facing Manchester United, West Ham United obviously pressed harder and harder than other teams.

Overall, Manchester United's defensive formation is not a problem. The key factor that caused the goal was the players' mistakes on the spot, which is unavoidable for any head coach and any tactics, because everyone makes mistakes.

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After falling behind 0:1 away from home, Manchester United's players looked a little depressed when they returned to the locker room from the field.

So far this season, they have played smoothly all the way. Although they have fallen behind, it is the first time that they have been completely suppressed like this in the first half tonight.

Even in the second round of the season, Manchester United lost 1:3 to Crystal Palace away, and Manchester United was at least in the upper hand on the field.

This made many players feel uncomfortable, and even a little panic in their hearts.

Many people looked up, looked around the locker room, and sighed in their hearts.

Bruno is not here!

I don't know when it started, Bruno's role in Manchester United became more and more obvious, and everyone's dependence on him became more and more, so that when the team couldn't open the situation or was at a disadvantage, they would think of him.

There are thousands of people in the locker room. Before this game, the team played very smoothly. There must be many people who didn't say anything on the surface, but secretly complained in their hearts, thinking that the coaching staff and the locker room gave Bruno too much power.

For example, his free firing rights, for example, he doesn't have to put pressure on the opponent.

As a player of the same team, who doesn't want to get such privileges? But why is it Bruno?

But now, they all began to realize that the team was able to play so smoothly in the past few seasons, and Bruno's role was so great.

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Mata hung his head and sat in the locker room without saying a word.

Mata raised his head and glanced at the door of the locker room. He was worried that he would see two coaches and Bruno push open the door and walk in. This was not surprising at all, because he knew very well how badly he played in the first half.

He felt guilty, panicked, and uneasy.

Everyone in the locker room also knew his mood at this moment, and many people were even dissatisfied with his performance in the first half, because if the ball had not been lost, Manchester United would be in a much better situation.

So even though Mata was usually popular in the team, no one came forward to comfort him at this moment.

Just when the locker room fell into silence, the door of the locker room was pushed open from the outside.

Mata looked up and saw Faria and head coach Mourinho walking in one after another.

The door opened and closed, but Mata kept paying attention to the door.

Finally, it never opened again, which made Mata suddenly relieved.

Then he suddenly realized that the man was not in the team now, so it was impossible for him to appear in the locker room.

Mourinho and Faria summarized the team's performance in the first half. He was satisfied with the team's overall defense, and also expressed understanding for the players' mistakes. He hoped that everyone could cheer up and continue to work hard in the second half.

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Manchester United's tactics in the second half mainly focused on two points, one of which was the attack on the wing.

Mourinho believes that the team's wing attack in the first half did not play out its characteristics, especially the left side, which is a traditional offensive advantage.

"Bowen suppresses our full-backs on this side, and Coufal, Rice and Balbuena are all on this side. This will indeed bring more pressure to our left-wing attack, but I believe that we should play more actively and aggressively."

Magic Bird also mentioned West Ham United's physical fitness, believing that West Ham United fought very fiercely in the first half, which is bound to cause problems with their physical fitness in the second half, so Manchester United should make a fuss about this.

"We should play more actively and more aggressively. West Ham United's physical fitness will definitely have problems, and this is our opportunity to take the initiative to attack. This is the case on the left and the right, and we can even do something in the middle."

Then, the coaching staff rearranged the tasks for everyone.

After completing these, it was almost time to return to the court.

Before leaving, Faria came over and encouraged Mata with a smile, hoping that he would continue to cheer.

"Bruno called me and said he believes in your ability. Do a good job in the second half."

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In the far east, Bruno was watching the game silently in front of the TV.

After the second half, Manchester United was more proactive and the team played more threateningly, but Moyes was obviously prepared for the situation that might be encountered in the second half, so it was not difficult to deal with it.

West Ham United's defense is still good, but Bruno believes that as their physical fitness continues to decline, they will definitely have problems.

This is a matter of time.

After the opening, Manchester United still tried several times on the left, hoping that Rashford could create a threat, but Coufal completely froze Rashford and did not give the Manchester United winger a good chance.

Even his most proud speed did not work.

After trying several times and seeing that there was no effect, Gundogan decisively chose to change the target and try to launch an offensive from the right.

Bruno sat in front of the TV, always paying attention to every move on the field, and he clearly saw the problem Rashford was facing now.

Manchester United's winger is a player with great potential. He was able to stand out from Manchester United's youth training camp not only because of his fast speed. There are many fast players, which is not very competitive.

In addition to his fast speed, Rashford also has solid basic skills, strong shooting explosiveness, excellent dribbling ability, good cross-footing, and free kick skills... These are his advantages.

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In the past few years, Rashford has been more of a threat on the left, and he is used to rushing to the bottom line after getting the ball, trying to use his speed advantage to create opportunities.

This is a normal way of thinking, because it is very important for players to play to their strengths.

But this is wrong, because the opponent will also be very clear about your advantages and even restrict them.

Just like in this game, Moyes obviously defended against Rashford's characteristics. Coufal almost froze him throughout the game, especially later, Rashford kicked more and more anxiously, and the more anxious he was, the more chaotic he became.

Bruno knows too well the situation Rashford is facing at this moment.

Winger, generally speaking, has only two ways to create threats, either go down the bottom or cut inside.

For Rashford, who is right-footed, cutting inside from the left is actually his advantage, but he was not playing well today when he was targeted, because Rice was always in the middle, guarding against Rashford's cut inside.

In desperation, Rashford could only go down the bottom.

But going down the bottom blindly, it is easy to be restricted by the opponent.

This is the problem he is facing now.

In fact, after understanding Rashford's characteristics, it is really easy to defend him.

If La wants to avoid this situation, he has to change his playing style, either like Bruno, making himself more comprehensive, or he learns from Robben.

The Dutch winger is very fast, but at the same time has a very good rhythm, which makes him only left-footed, although the opponent has understood his usual tricks, but he has never been able to completely restrict him, because his rhythm is really great.

However, for now, Rashford obviously cannot do it. He just rushes with the ball again and again, trying to play his speed advantage, but he hits the wall again and again.

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Of course, Rashford's sprint is not completely useless. His efforts still attracted the defensive attention of West Ham United, which created opportunities for players in other positions on the field.

In the 64th minute, Rashford dribbled the ball and then passed it back horizontally. Gundogan suddenly shot a world wave to break Fabianski's ten fingers, and Manchester United 1:1 West Ham.

After Manchester United equalized the score, the team's morale was greatly boosted, and the tactical play also had a backbone.

There are still 30 minutes to maintain the current score, and even reverse the opponent.

Moreover, everyone also felt that West Ham United's physical fitness declined very quickly after the high-intensity pressing and oppression in the previous hour.

The ball soon returned to Manchester United's feet.

Gundogan passed the ball to Mata, and Harry Kane retreated to the outside of the penalty area to receive the ball. Manchester United launched a strong attack in the middle, attracting attention and creating a gap for Rashford on the left.

Rashford ran to the left side of the top of the penalty area and raised his hand to ask for the ball.

Harry Kane quickly passed the ball to Rashford's feet, letting him face Coufal one-on-one.

Rashford was indeed thinking about his previous performance. This time, facing Harry Kane's pass, Rashford stopped with the outside of his right foot to his right, adjusted again, and pretended to kick the ball.