diskusbooks Chapter 147 Subversive game
Chapter 147 Subversive game
Chapter 147 Subversive game
This warm-up match between Notts County and Porto is like a pure white handkerchief, which can erase many people's relevant perceptions.
Although Loew recognized Porto's strength, he didn't think Porto could become Notts County's biggest opponent in the UEFA Cup as David said;
Deco knows that Notts County may have a thriving strength in League One, but he does not recognize David's blind confidence in Notts County's strength;
Mourinho didn't take Notts County seriously. Even though Notts County also qualified for the UEFA Cup, who knows if it was obtained through some ghost like fair play? What kind of strength can it have!
Alonso knows that the chairman, Mr. David, bought a playmaking midfielder in Porto, but returned to Porto on loan because of labor certification problems, but he does not think the midfielder will come to Notts next season. The county queen can threaten the loan position.
However, this game made them completely overthrow their thoughts and ideas. Even after the game was over for a long time, they were still thinking about it in their minds.
After a short trial, the two teams began to compete according to their respective tactical arrangements. Notts County was in control of the situation, while Porto relied on excellent defense and baptism of counterattacks to threaten Notts County's goal. Looking at the overall opportunities , The two teams were evenly matched in the first half.
Loew stared closely at the game on the field, but he was horrified. Porto's style of play really caused headaches for many clubs. It was comparable to the concrete defense of Serie A and the fast counterattack of the Premier League. The combination of the two , Let alone Notts County, even if the wealthy came, they wouldn't dare to say that they could take advantage of it.
It seems that David is really not alarmist. If Porto did not perform exceptionally in this half of the game, then Porto definitely has the strength to compete in the European war.
Looking at the young marshal next to him who was as young as himself, he was filled with admiration, and Loew couldn't help but want to have a good fight.
And Deco was also very surprised after half the game. He already had the most intuitive understanding of Notts County's strength.
It is evenly matched and even has a slight upper hand. In the contest with Porto, a Portuguese super giant, they can still achieve such a scene, which shows that the strength of Notts County really cannot be described by the strength of ordinary League One clubs. But so, even a little worse!
And Mourinho was also frowning on the sidelines. He didn't expect that Porto would be able to meet such a strong League One team in an ordinary warm-up match. If all English clubs are of this strength, Then Porto really doesn't have to play in the UEFA Cup.
As for Alonso on the field, after half of the game, he was completely surprised.
Although he is confident, he is not blindly conceited. His strength should be among the best among the midfielders of the younger generation, but he is still unable to compare with the top midfielders.
However, it was his future teammates who he thought might not pose a threat to him. After his observation, he was surprised to find that this slightly short midfielder actually possessed the strength to attack the world's top midfielders, which made him feel Very frustrating.
Still can't threaten his position!
If he continues to improve, then the two of them may become dual-core next season, but if he doesn't make a big improvement, I'm afraid he can only serve as a helper for others, or even serve as a substitute. This situation is definitely not what he wants to see of.
After finding out each other's strength, the two teams no longer kept it in the second half. Opponents with similar strength are more likely to arouse each other's fighting spirit, and this game is exactly like this.
Notts County relies on excellent overall offense and excellent personal strength to control the call for help, threatening Porto's goal from time to time, and Porto's strong midfield strangulation also makes Notts County very uncomfortable, coupled with Deco's keen counterattack. The ball route, Porto's threat to Notts County's goal is also not small.
The two teams gradually sparked each other, and they devoted themselves wholeheartedly to this irrelevant warm-up match.
However, the contest between the two teams ended in the failure of Notts County. This result really surprised many people.
It went on until 80 minutes into the second half, and the score was still 0:0. Then, Porto's next attack simply broke the Notts County goal, so simple that Notts County goalkeeper Diego Lopez didn't even react.
After being scored, Carvalho knelt on the ground with a dull expression and was absent-minded for a while. When he came back to his senses, he shook his head and smiled wryly. This was really embarrassing.
After coming to Notts County for a season, the Portuguese central defender has already fully integrated into the team, but just at that moment, after concentrating on fighting for almost a game, he appeared in a trance. Chef was still his teammate, and his defensive action was sluggish, allowing the opponent to flash past him, facing the goalkeeper behind him and forming a single-handed ball.
In fact, Alenichev is still very puzzled, he is very aware of Carvalho's strength, he is definitely the world's top central defender, but which one is this buddy playing?
No matter what Carvalho's thoughts are, there is no reason to let go of the opportunity when it comes, let's shoot first and then talk!
So Notts County conceded the ball.
This is also the only goal of the game.
Although the Notts County teammates felt that the goal was a bit aggrieved, they couldn't blame Carvalho. Everyone made mistakes, although this mistake was a bit weird.
This subversive game came to an end in this way, and everyone got the reminder they deserved. Although the winner was decided, it did not prevent the two teams from gaining their own gains.
Mourinho looked at Loew not far away, with mixed feelings in his heart.
Always take a long-term view. Although this season has not achieved any results in the League and UEFA Cup, Mourinho has already set his sights on the Champions League next season. Without this strategic vision, Can that still be called a madman!
The team lost the team's main central defender Carvalho last season. Although he found a suitable substitute in time, the decline in the team's defensive ability is an indisputable fact. To make up for this, if Carvalho is still in the team now, then he must have greater confidence in the championship.
What frustrates him the most is that the core of the team's midfield has also been sold by a short-sighted club. Although he will still play for the team this season and can participate in the UEFA Cup with the team, what about next season?
Porto wants to achieve good results in the Champions League next season, how could it be possible to lose this world-class midfielder who is enough to rank among the top?
Looking at the equally excellent midfielder in Notts County, he was so envious of Love.
The idea of finding a place with greater rights once again emerged from the bottom of his heart uncontrollably, and Mourinho fell into deep thought for a while.
(End of this chapter)