Football: I can see player entries.

Chapter 219 The Significance of Top Players

Li Yanqing didn't have time to answer Lyman's question at the moment.

Because Murphy created a good opportunity in the opponent's backcourt through his individual skills.

He wasn't good at dribbling past opponents, but his positioning improved significantly after mastering the "One-on-One Expert" technique.

At this moment, he was close to the opposing defender, with no other defenders around him.

As long as Lars Bender can see...

The latter did indeed see it.

However, his pass was not as good as the experienced Quinn's; the pass was a bit too long and went directly to the opposing goalkeeper's feet.

"Oh!"

"Lars!"

Li Yanqing felt a little regretful at this moment. If Quinn had passed the ball, with his and Murphy's understanding, they could have definitely created a one-on-one opportunity.

However, this feeling did not last long.

If Quinn had started, their midfield might not have held on until now.

They struggled a bit against Crystal Palace last time, getting bogged down in midfield battles in less than half an hour.

That's why he specifically brought on Lars Bender, but he somewhat overlooked the fact that the opponent hasn't developed enough chemistry with the offensive players yet.

It's not a big problem. As long as we stay calm, opportunities will always come.

Li Yanqing comforted himself.

However, David Moyes was not going to give him a second chance. After seeing the open space for the first time, he ran straight to the sidelines.

"Keep an eye on that short guy!"

"Don't side with him!"

"He specializes in running to beat the offside trap!"

It's clear that he has done extensive research on Burton.

They knew the opponent only had one speed-type striker.

After being reminded, the defenders immediately changed their positions.

Quinn had no way of explaining his predicament.

There weren't enough spots left for him to sprint, and now he's stuck playing support.

The offensive end is not going well.

However, Li Yanqing was still very satisfied with the players' performance.

West Ham United, whose attacking prowess far surpasses Crystal Palace's, also failed to create many good opportunities.

Paye might not be able to be completely shut down by Sun Yan, but Enzo will cover for him in the remaining areas.

Even if he manages to break through Enzo, Araujo behind him will immediately fill the gap.

If he doesn't try to break through, then two or more players will immediately try to steal the ball from him.

This is a typical "chain defense," a somewhat outdated tactic, but it works perfectly here.

"Don't tell me you're doing this to improve the players' defensive skills."

"We can't score if we keep playing like this..."

Nawei has not yet figured out what Li Yanqing meant by "more than one trap".

West Ham United now looks very stable.

Because Burton's midfielders Lars Bender and Enzo cover a very large area, they are expected to be exhausted shortly after the start of the second half.

Then they will be able to easily get the ball into their own half.

"Don't rush, you have to try slowly."

"We only use our trump card when we have no other options."

Li Yanqing rolled his eyes. He realized that whether it was Chris, Neville, or Lyman, they were all pursuing an advantage on the field.

But he actually felt that this was the least important part.

Mourinho has always been criticized for his poor playing style, but he still manages to win championships.

It doesn't affect his status in the coaching world at all.

"The opportunity has arrived, look!"

"This time it's Paye!"

As gasps of surprise rang out from the sidelines, Payet, who had been marked for most of the game, finally managed to create an opportunity.

[Exceptionally skilled!]

Sun Yan and Enzo had both been passed, and now only Araujo remained in front of him.

Instead of rushing forward directly, the latter kept blocking his shooting route.

It means you can shoot, but don't expect to get past him.

"You learned this move from Peipei, right?"

"Is this kid usually this steady?"

Li Yanqing was quite pleased with the players' choices.

If it were when I first arrived, I would have rushed up immediately.

He has also grown...

Paye couldn't wait for his teammates, but he couldn't get past the opponent either. If he waited any longer, Enzo and Sun Yan would catch up.

Left with no other choice, they had to activate the [Heavy Artillery] skill.

But this heavy shot, which had no angle, couldn't defeat Joe Hart, who easily caught the ball and tossed it to Araujo.

"Send it directly!"

The latter glanced at the field briefly and decisively launched a long ball.

Find Anderson!

The opponent's left flank has pushed forward, leaving the area vulnerable.

Next up was Anderson's return of the favor with his incredible dribbling skills.

Near the baseline, he successfully delivered a master-level cross from the byline.

It's obvious without even thinking that the ball is going to Ibrahimovic.

He's currently being marked by two strong players, so there's little chance he'll score.

But to everyone's surprise, Ibrahimovic started performing again.

He pressed down on the shoulders of two players and performed a somersaulting shot in mid-air.

[Volley Shot]!

No, it's more like a "handstand"!

Regardless of the skill, his kick, which exceeded everyone's expectations, accurately hit the ball!

The opposing goalkeeper didn't have time to react!

[Cactus Expert]...

"goooooal!"

"It was Ibrahimovic who scored!"

"This is absolutely the most exciting moment of the entire match so far!"

The commentators and the audience went wild.

They might not understand the tactical maneuvering, but they could see the shot.

"Pretty!"

"Looks like we don't need any traps!"

"This is what a top player is like!"

Li Yanqing hadn't smashed the air in a long time, and he always thought it was because his state of mind had improved.

But it seems that's not the case now; it's just that the players haven't delivered any performances that would make him excited.

"This...this doesn't count!"

"It has absolutely nothing to do with tactics!"

Neville had just finished cheering when he suddenly remembered that he still had a bet.

"If it weren't for Ibrahimovic, it would be very difficult for anyone else to score a goal like that!"

"Absolutely not!"

"That won't do, it's a goal anyway." Although the goal was an accident, Li Yanqing had no intention of letting Nawei off the hook.

If you can hold back your hidden moves in this match, you can save them for the next one.

There's no need to reveal all your cards.

"If you're not satisfied, we can continue betting next time..."

"What? My salary is almost gone!" Neville sat dejectedly on the lawn, still unable to accept reality.

Mr. David Moyes was in a similar situation.

He is very depressed right now.

Last time, it was one of our key players who got injured.

This was an unusual goal conceded, the kind of goal that happens only a few times a year.

He's now even starting to wonder if bad luck is bound to happen whenever they run into Burton.

This is so hard to understand!