Chapter 406 This Is Our Final! [The Fifth Update, Please Subscribe to the Monthly Pass]

"Looking at the losses that Ancelotti's AC Milan has experienced in the past few seasons, they can often be categorized into three situations."

On the morning of the match day, in the hotel conference room where Ajax stayed, the coaching staff was in the last tactical preparation meeting before the game. Ronald Koeman and the coaching staff wanted to instill in all players the unity of tonight's game ideas.

"The first is to play fast."

After Ronald Koeman finished speaking, he immediately played a video. It was the classic game in which Deportivo Deportivo defeated AC Milan 4-0. Irueta's team desperately caught AC from the beginning. Milan's right flank burst into a frenzy.

Consecutive fast breaks made AC Milan hard to defend.

"The second is the final Champions League final last season. After AC Milan took a 3-0 lead, there was a slack mood. Many people may think this is very strange. After all, it was the Champions League final, but I want to tell everyone that this Not by chance."

"After our collection and statistics, AC Milan often has this kind of problem, and the performance difference between the first and second half will be quite obvious, and the reason for this is precisely from their tactics."

"And the third situation is that the whole game is played very well, they are relatively close to each other, and finally die by accident."

"Let's focus on the first two now."

As Ronald Koeman's voice just fell, the following PPT immediately turned into some statistics for AC Milan.

"Last season, Cruyff, the godfather of Barcelona, ​​said that Ancelotti's AC Milan is an alternative to Italian football, with Pirlo as a midfielder but being pushed back to the midfield. , which is also regarded as a revolutionary change by the world, partnering with Seedorf and Gattuso to form a classic three midfield configuration."

Pirlo, Seedorf and Gattuso, such a configuration has a very clear division of labor, the attack and defense are also very balanced, and the performance is indeed remarkable, and it can allow Pirlo to leave the opponent's key defensive area and focus on organization and passing. .

It can be said that such a configuration is quite classic.

To a certain extent, this is the most classic and most powerful midfielder in Europe at the moment.

In the face of such a team, Ajax can't fight at all and can only fight.

"In the past two decades, AC Milan has produced three great teams, Sacchi is known for his offensive pressing, Capello is known for his overall defense, and Ancelotti is known for his overall possession. famous."

After hearing this, everyone present nodded in agreement.

Anyone familiar with Italian football will agree with this point of view.

"But all of us know that there are thresholds for passing control play. Any team that wants to play pass control, in addition to having a group of skilled players, the most important and crucial element is running. "

"Only by running can players have the opportunity to pass and receive the ball, and running is based on physical fitness. The average age of this group of players in AC Milan is the highest in the Champions League, so many times, they can only control the game. part of the time, like the first half, or the second half."

When Yang Yang heard this, his eyes lit up.

He was thinking of Arsenal.

The first time he played Arsenal, he noticed a very interesting phenomenon, that is, Arsenal's players were running very actively, everyone was running.

Arsenal's midfield at that time was a classic four, Pires, Vieira, Gilberto Silva and Ljungberg.

It stands to reason that such a configuration is a bit reluctant to play pass control, especially the double midfielder of Vieira and Gilberto Silva, but Arsenal have played well, and a very important factor is that they Players run a lot of distance.

With the technical strength of players in the top European leagues, as long as the passing distance is controlled within ten meters, any team can play pass control and ensure the team's pass success rate.

But don't underestimate the distance of ten meters, and don't think it's as simple as just running to the ten meters of the ball carrier.

Wrong, this requires the team's overall off-the-ball movement and support. Those without the ball must not only run, but also consider the pass of the ball-player.

It can be said that this is not only a test of physical fitness, but also a test of players' thinking ability.

After several games against Arsenal, Yang Yang has clearly realized that the Gunners perform very well in the first half of every season, but collapse in the second half. The main reason is their team's playing style. .

In order to maintain this meticulous passing control style, players must pay extremely amazing running, and the price is physical consumption and injury. The physical fitness in the first half is not bad and can be maintained, but in the second half, they will not be able to run immediately. .

If the player can't run, the errors in passing and controlling the ball will increase, and the opponent will have more time to hold the ball, so naturally there will be more pressing and pressing, which requires more running...

That's the case with Arsenal, and it's the same with AC Milan.

What's more terrible is that the average age of AC Milan players is a bit higher than that of Arsenal.

The body of a player is very strange. Before the age of 30, he did not feel it, but after the age of 30, there is a slippery slope every year. This is not based on anyone's will or any technological means.

The reason why Maldini and others can be the main force in AC Milan is due to the team's passing and controlling play in the frontcourt.

But many times, once the player's movement can't keep up, AC Milan immediately reveals its true shape.

For example, in the Champions League final against Liverpool, many people wonder why AC Milan collapsed in the second half?

Not only did Liverpool perform too well, but also because AC Milan was slack and physical exhaustion, so the second half was not as active as the first half, and the result was directly stunned.

Ajax itself is a team that attaches great importance to passing control, so it is natural to know the trick.

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"In fact, AC Milan's performance in the Champions League this season is far worse than in Serie A, and according to the data, their pressing style of possession has also gone backwards."

"Of course we have to see them beat Bayern Munich 4-1 at home, but at the same time, we must also see that they are so embarrassed in the group stage, except for the 4-0 away win against Fenerbahce, AC Milan's group stage It's all downright substandard, so to speak, the control has dropped quite a bit."

"And the reason for the huge disparity between the Champions League and the league is also very simple. The opponents in the Champions League are stronger than the league. Therefore, we have reason to believe that in the Champions League, AC Milan gave up too much energy-consuming possession of the ball. Put your weight behind and use the counterattack to create a threat."

"And this style of play is most beneficial to Kaka's type of player!"

Yang Yang sat below and heard Ronald Koeman tearing apart AC Milan's tactics layer by layer, and he couldn't help but feel a sudden realization in his heart.

Every player needs to be able to show his best side under the tactical framework that suits him best.

And now, AC Milan's style of play is undoubtedly the most suitable for Kaka, so he shines.

Ajax's style of play is also the most suitable for Yang Yang, so he also shines.

If the two teams change into another way of playing, they may be nothing.

Therefore, Yang Yang has a sense of crisis, and he is very clear that he needs to continue to improve his strength so that he can become the key core of the team, then he doesn't need to worry anymore.

At that time, all the coaches will organize their tactics around him.

"In view of this feature of AC Milan, we should take a more active and proactive approach on the road and grab a wave after the opening."

Ronald Koeman said this, and AC Milan's tactical formation appeared on the screen behind him.

Although it is not clear how Ancelotti will play, one thing will not change, that is, the three midfielders of Seedorf, Pirlo and Gattuso will definitely start.

"AC Milan adopts Pirlo's single-back kicking method. The two ribs will be the most deadly part of AC Milan. After the opening, we used this area to create articles and try to score a goal first."

"As long as there is a goal, AC Milan can't hold it, they have to press it out to play."

Ronald Koeman's strategy is very targeted, and it really hits the heart of AC Milan.

As long as they give up their counter-attack style, AC Milan will surely die.

But this is also an ideal statement. Ancelotti will definitely be prepared, and may even be alerted to Ajax's attack in advance. After all, this is also Ajax's consistent strategy.

However, before the game, no one knows what moves the opponent will make, so this requires the coach to conduct on-the-spot command during the game and make moves according to the changes of the opponent.

Ajax's own problems are also many. For example, the team's defense is relatively fragile. If the defense is counterattacked, it may not be able to defend on the road. Moreover, AC Milan also has a powerful center with excellent strength and header. Gilardino.

Ukrainian nuclear warhead Shevchenko is very comprehensive, Gilardino is also very good, big Inzaghi will be a good player in the counterattack and anti-offside. It can be said that AC Milan's three strikers have their own characteristics. .

What's interesting is that these three randomly combined double strikers, and the effect is not very good, which is indeed a bit strange.

Football is like this sometimes, it seems to be very complementary, but in fact it does not call for various reasons.

"If I'm not wrong, I think Ancelotti will let Gilardino play, after all, this is their home ground."

This also means that Ancelotti is ready for a tough battle.

And Yang Yang thought to himself that fortunately Vieri went to Monaco during the winter break, otherwise, the Italian air tyrant would be a nightmare for Ajax's backline.

As far as Heitinga and Vermaelen are small, defending Vieri is definitely not enough.

Of course, even if Vieri stays in the team, Ancelotti may not use him, after all, his state is really bad.

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"Everyone!"

When Ronald Koeman said this, he clapped his hands hard.

"It's going to be a tough game, even, for us, it's the Champions League final!"

Everyone also looked solemn and realized the difficulty of the game.

This is the Champions League quarter-finals!

"But as I said just now, AC Milan is not invincible, and we are not invincible!"

Everyone nodded.

"I believe that as long as we all pull together, as long as we stick together, we have a chance to take a win away from home!"

The players all got up one after another, and they all applauded and responded!