Chapter 198 From Mysterious to Surprising Substitute? Look at My Belgian Explosion!

Zhan Jun almost made his first live commentary mistake after joining Sina Sports!

Just like the more than 40,000 fans at Stamford Bridge at this moment.

They hadn't even sat down yet, but they saw Li Ang break through Hull City's defense and team up with Ibrahimovic to score the first goal of the game!

Only 39 seconds had passed since the start of the game!

And judging from the scene where Mourinho and Holland hugged their heads in shock and then hugged passionately to celebrate,

This kind of blitzkrieg was definitely not the tactical routine Mourinho had formulated before the game.

In other words, this was a tactical decision that Li Ang made when he had a flash of inspiration on the offensive end!

Using the space opened up by his teammates on both wings, Li Ang's fake pass and timely reverse triangle pass made it easy for Ibrahimovic to kick the ball.

The Sky Sports commentator also mobilized his emotions at this moment, looking at Li Ang who was hugging and celebrating passionately with Ibrahimovic in the live camera with great excitement, and gave himself a lot of praise!

"Incredible! Incredible home debut performance! Thirty-nine seconds!

When we were still guessing how many games it would take for Leon and Zlatan to get their first Premier League data before the game.

They gave an answer that no one could imagine!

Only thirty-nine seconds!

The former Milan brothers successfully connected at Stamford Bridge and created this smooth and beautiful goal!

Personally, I certainly can't be sure that this pair will be a great success at Chelsea.

But at least at this moment, they have captured the hearts of the Blues fans!"

As if he had heard the Sky Sports commentator's sigh, the director directly cut the live camera to the Stamford Bridge stands that were completely boiling and cheering at the moment!

And as the camera zoomed in the next second, Abramovich and Chelsea director Gourlay, who were laughing and applauding in the box, suddenly appeared in front of the vast number of fans and audiences!

Perhaps at this moment, Abramovich was in a happy and relieved mood.

The midfielder he likes and the center forward Mourinho likes have shown excellent performances at the beginning of the first game of the new season!

The transfer fee of the two together is almost 100 million euros, which does not seem to be so expensive.

Of course, to achieve value for money, or even very cost-effective.

Then Li Ang and Ibrahimovic need to show more outstanding performances to make more favorable proof.

At this moment on the court, the Chelsea players who had just finished celebrating excitedly heard Li Ang's voice to further encourage the whole team!

"Let's work harder and try to score more goals in the first half!

It's not common to play against a newly promoted team in the first game of the new season~

If we don't win enough today, we will be sorry for such a schedule!"

This confident and even arrogant encouraging words did not make other Chelsea players feel that there was anything wrong.

Playing against a newly promoted team should have such momentum.

And the confidence in Li Ang's tone of "We should play the game like this!"

The other Chelsea players also felt very excited!

So under the slightly surprised eyes of the Hull City players.

The players on the Chelsea side quickly cheered each other up, and then took the initiative to hold the football and returned to their own half!

When Hull City kicked off again, Chelsea's frontcourt players actively launched defensive pressure on Hull City near the midline.

Chelsea now certainly can't reach the extreme pressure of Real Madrid on the field space.

However, against a newly promoted team like Hull City, the high pressure effect that Chelsea has played at this moment is enough.

"Chelsea's high pressure is very fierce! After scoring the first goal, Chelsea's players don't seem to be particularly satisfied, they still want more offensive opportunities!"

Looking at the slightly familiar defensive pressure scene, Zhan Jun was also refreshed.

This is very similar to the main style of play that Mourinho used when he was in Real Madrid before.

Like Zhan Jun, many fans watching the game at this moment also believe that Mourinho wants to recreate the pressure counterattack tactics that made him so successful in the past three years at Chelsea.

But after carefully watching the active pressure methods of Chelsea players, many old fans who understand football tasted a different taste.

In the past when he was in Real Madrid. In Mourinho's pressure tactics, the main ball possession interception area was placed on the midline, or even in his own half.

Maybe this has something to do with Li Ang's slightly backward position at the time.

After all, the main interception players in Real Madrid's midfield at the time were Li Ang and Essien, or Li Ang and Matuidi.

The worst is the combination of Li Ang and Modric, while Alonso is behind to organize and occasionally help to assist in defense.

This kind of pressure defense that puts the opponent into his own half and then completes the interception can maximize the threat of Real Madrid's counterattack on both wings.

The two defensive midfielders, Li Ang and Alonso, added two reliable locks to Real Madrid's overall defense.

It seems that there is nothing new about the arrangement of this tactic, and it is not so difficult to replicate it.

But three years have passed, and until Mourinho left Real Madrid, no team has played a similar super-efficient midfield interception.

The key lies in Alonso and Li Ang, the two top defensive midfielders in active service.

There is a large range of coverage interception near the center line, and there is also a stable penalty area protector behind.

The two top insurances make Real Madrid's midfield defense so stable.

And Alonso's top long pass also makes Real Madrid's counterattack so sharp and threatening, and it does not need a midfield transition, and can directly connect with the forwards accurately.

If the rest of the teams want to replicate Real Madrid's tactics, they must first have a midfield master-apprentice combination similar to Real Madrid's balanced offense and defense.

Can't have it, and can't even replicate the bankrupt version of Alonso and Li Ang combination?

There is nothing we can do.

Real Madrid dares to put the opponent directly into their own half to deal with it because the coverage defense can keep up.

No matter who your offensive star is, if you can't beat Li Ang, don't think about facing Alonso easily, and if you can't beat Alonso, don't think about facing Real Madrid's central defender combination easily.

So the old fans who watch more games and are more sensitive to tactical judgments soon noticed the difference between Chelsea's current pressure tactics and Real Madrid.

After all, although Li Ang is in Chelsea now.

But Lampard, who only changed to play as a defensive midfielder in the late stage of his career, and Ramires, whose defense is not top-notch.

It is definitely not as good as the Alonso and Essien defensive midfielder combination of Mourinho's Real Madrid in the late stage.

The defensive players who are delayed are not capable of covering the bottom, so Chelsea certainly dare not easily give up the pressure and control of the midfield area.

So Mourinho simply chose to sweep the covered area as a prerequisite.

There are many advantages to arranging tactics in this way, but generally speaking, there are not many teams that can play.

Because before this Chelsea team was formed, no team would be willing to let their offensive core bear such great pressure on defense.

Sweeping and intercepting, they also have to rely on the physical strength of two wingers to follow the premise of pressure defense.

But when Mourinho brought Li Ang to Chelsea as the core of the midfield, this impossible scene became quite possible and extremely reasonable.

The premise of limiting Li Ang's position is actually his offensive threat ability.

So when he has no major shortcomings in this regard.

A small steel cannon core that can cover the opponent's half of the field, complete the offensive task, and perfectly bear the pressure of interception and sweeping defense is born!

As for the problem of more physical energy consumed by the wing players, it is not so difficult for young Hazard and De Bruyne to accept.

How can you play as the main starter under Mourinho without more defense and active running?

There are now Bertrand who can attack and defend on both sides and Lukaku who is more like a winger.

Rotation is not a problem at all.

You know, besides ability, Mourinho values ​​attitude the most.

For their starting position that they finally managed to stabilize, the two Belgian wingers also defended very hard!

Hull City, which was still fighting with a group of rough opponents in the Championship a few months ago, was now facing Chelsea's full-force pressure tactics in the middle and front court, and the organization of the midfield was immediately in chaos!

Brady, who had taken the initiative to confront Li Ang before, was also psychologically traumatized by Li Ang's physical fitness.

Facing Li Ang's fierce and aggressive pressure defense, Brady suddenly lost the desire to break through boldly.

He chose to pass the ball back to the central defender or knock it to his own midfielder Mele.

The tall and strong Mele was ready to fight Li Ang head-on at the beginning.

As a result, when Li Ang switched the pressure method, using speed and flexibility to kick quickly and try to grab the ball under his feet, Mele was tortured and painful!

God is my witness, he is a typical English defensive midfielder, his footwork is relatively rough!

There are so many excellent attacking midfielders in La Liga, but they can't stand Li Ang's snatching. When he saw Li Ang rushing towards him, his calves trembled.

That is, there is no other way to deal with it except kicking the ball and passing it back!

The rest of Hull City's backcourt players were also very scared after experiencing several dangerous situations where Chelsea immediately launched a quick attack after stealing the ball.

There was no need for their head coach to explain anything, and the tactics were switched to the traditional English long pass.

It's better to lose the ball than to be directly intercepted by the opponent in their own half, and counterattacks are coming, right? !

In such a constant pressure and the scene of immediately launching an attack after taking the ball, none of the Chelsea fans at the scene rested quietly for more than a minute!

Hazard's sharp breakthrough, Li Ang's central insertion, De Bruyne's threatening pass, and Ibrahimovic's dominance in the Hull City penalty area!

The minor flaws in the cooperation of several people can't cover up the unreasonable offensive stimulation at all!

Chelsea fans who were tortured by Benitez last season felt extremely happy and happy at this moment.

Perhaps they didn't expect that Mourinho, who returned to the Blues again, could lead the team to play such a smooth and beautiful offensive scene.

In the 27th minute of the first half, when Hazard received De Bruyne's overhead pass, he broke into the Hull City penalty area and shot low again.

The fanatical atmosphere and cheers at Stamford Bridge were about to break through the sky!

And Zhan Jun once again praised Li Ang at this moment.

Because De Bruyne, who was able to calmly send a threatening overhead ball in front of the Hull City penalty area, had previously received Li Ang's clever and bold diagonal pass!

Li Ang is now more and more proficient in this ability to pass the ball in the fleeting opportunities of attack.

It is obvious that Hazard feels that it is easier to score now than last season, and he admires Li Ang more and more!

A technical winger like him who does not have too many ambitions.

With the big brother in the middle, he can pick up the rhythm of offense and defense, and attract more defensive forces from the opponent. He plays so comfortably~

Even though the offensive ball rights are indeed less than last season, his mentality is more relaxed.

After all, more pressure is on Li Ang and Ibrahimovic. He only needs to play his skills steadily and play against the side to have a good performance.

This comparison made Hazard feel that there was nothing wrong with playing the game like now.

In the second half of the first half, Chelsea deliberately chose to slow down after getting a two-goal advantage.

Mainly, the older veterans in the midfield and backcourt still need to be more considerate.

Even if Mourinho didn't say anything, Li Ang would slow down the pace of the game at the right time.

After halftime of the first Premier League match of the new season, both the veterans and young players in Chelsea were in a good mood.

During the halftime break, the Chelsea locker room was also full of light laughter.

Li Ang took the time to communicate with Lampard and Ashley Cole, who would be more involved in the offense.

His timely communication and patient attitude of asking for advice and listening also comforted the two meritorious veterans in the Chelsea team.

As for giving up their positions, the veterans in the Chelsea team are actually mentally prepared after getting older.

But no matter what, they are all former superstars in the football world. If they are really instructed or even ignored by the young core of a generation younger than themselves.

Then they will definitely find it difficult to accept.

Fortunately, what Li Ang showed to them was not perfunctory politeness, but real advice and respect.

Young core players who are capable, humble, willing to learn, and respect the team's meritorious players will naturally be more loved and recognized by the veterans of Chelsea.

Mourinho was not surprised when he saw this scene, because Li Ang had already shown his flattering language skills when he was in Real Madrid.

With the help of Essien, Mourinho was not worried about Li Ang's progress in integrating into the Chelsea team from the beginning.

After the start of the second half, Chelsea, which adopted a more prudent tactic, also further improved the midfield cooperation.

Hull City's strength is relatively limited. Through the first half of the game, Chelsea's players have figured out the opponent's offensive and defensive level.

It is definitely not underestimated, but it is an inevitable tactical choice for Chelsea to control the rhythm more in the midfield and wear down Hull City's counterattack will.

In terms of patience, Chelsea fans are much better than Real Madrid fans.

The team played unrestrained and passionate in the first half, and Chelsea fans were naturally very happy.

In the second half, when Mourinho chose a more stable tactic.

The Chelsea fans at the scene did not feel annoyed, and it was even more impossible to boo or other dissatisfied behaviors.

Using actual combat to hone the tacit understanding between the players and the proficiency of tactical application is of course very effective.

When the game reached the 70th minute of the second half, Mourinho also began to choose substitutions.

Bertrand took the lead to replace veteran Ashley Cole.

The substitute then came on the bench. Lukaku, who had received much attention from Chelsea fans and various English media before the start of the new season.

The young Belgian center who scored 17 goals in the Premier League last season now has the nickname "Little Monster".

Chelsea fans' eager expectations for him naturally need not be said.

However, what surprised the fans and reporters at the scene was that Lukaku did not replace Ibrahimovic, but replaced Hazard who scored a goal in this game!

Lukaku did not play as a center forward, but became a left winger?

Mourinho's substitution method immediately made countless fans confused.

However, Lukaku looked quite happy, and did not look like he was temporarily pulled on the field to make up the number to replace the wing.

At this moment, Lukaku, who was smiling silly, recalled the scene when Mourinho talked to him before.

At that time, Mourinho let Lukaku make his own choice. He wanted to be an all-around striker with both impact and mobility.

Or he wanted to gain weight and follow Drogba's development path.

When Lukaku heard Mourinho say this, he was immediately surprised and tangled.

Because since he became famous in the Belgian league, the outside media has been promoting and encouraging him to take the path of a black and hard center forward.

He had thought so before, but after getting enough offensive tactical positions at West Bromwich Albion last season, he preferred the pleasure of pulling to the side to attack the opponent's defense.

It's okay to let him play in the middle, but the rough confrontation of the Premier League defenders and his own judgment of the ball path made him uncomfortable.

So after a night of thinking, he finally gave Mourinho the answer in his heart.

Mourinho also told Lukaku frankly that he would use this season to let him rotate in the two positions of the wing and the center to find more feelings and give him a more sufficient and relaxed training environment.

The total time played this season is definitely not comparable to that of his time at West Bromwich Albion last season.

But Mourinho's respect and tolerance made Lukaku very grateful.

After playing at this time, Lukaku soon received verbal encouragement from Li Ang.

"Romelu, don't worry about counterattacks later. Just find a gap on the wing and move forward. I will pass the ball to you in time. Zlatan will cover you in front..."

The promise of the big brother in the middle made the young player Lukaku feel at ease.

Just five minutes after coming on as a substitute, Lukaku had his highlight moment!

In the 79th minute of the second half, Li Ang received a cross pass from Ramirez and broke out again!

Hull City midfielder Colen, who was supposed to intercept Li Ang in the first time, did not expect that Li Ang could still rush forward at this time!

His tactical foul was not made, so Hull City's midfielder Mellor could only retreat helplessly.

After all, in the previous game time, Mellor had been repeatedly fooled by Li Ang with his speed and more flexible dribbling and change of direction.

At this moment, he did not want to be the background board of Li Ang's performance again.

But he didn't expect that when Li Ang just broke into the top of the arc in the middle circle of Hull City's half, he decisively kicked a diagonal pass!

This slightly bold pass quickly penetrated Hull City's midfield and backcourt defense and ran straight to the sideline area on the right side of Hull City!

After getting enough space, Lukaku did not hesitate to dribble the ball and accelerate!

His figure in the No. 18 jersey seemed to turn into a black blade on the side, instantly penetrating the defense area of ​​Hull City's right back Muhammadi!

Of course, such a performance is also inseparable from Lukaku's abundant physical strength to impact the opponent whose physical strength has dropped sharply.

But no matter what, Lukaku at this moment relied on his powerful impact to kill directly to the right side of Hull City's penalty area.

And the experienced Ibrahimovic suddenly moved forward to the middle of Hull City's penalty area, helping Lukaku to take away Hull City's central defender Chester who would have defended him.

The stage was set, and the young Lukaku gritted his teeth and cut inside into Hull City's penalty area!

This time, there was no need for teammates or coaches to yell and remind him.

Lukaku made a slight adjustment, and his straight left foot had already kicked the ball out!

This shot aimed at the far corner of Hull City's goal was powerful!

McGregor used all his strength to make a far corner save, but he still couldn't stop the ball from crossing the line and entering the net!

In the 80th minute of the game, Lukaku, who had been on the bench for less than six minutes, received a through pass from Li Ang and cut inside to score!

Under Ibrahimovic's passionate roar and excited hug, Lukaku shrank his head and smiled foolishly to express his inner joy!

The Chelsea fans at the scene were already jumping and screaming wildly to celebrate again!

A nearly perfect all-round core, a stable center forward, and a talented young offensive group surrounding them!

It can be said that Lukaku's stunning performance as a substitute has completely ignited Chelsea fans' expectations and enthusiasm for the new season.

After getting two assists, Li Ang patted Lukaku's forehead with satisfaction and gave this awesome guy a firm hug!

Li Ang couldn't easily guess what kind of achievements Lukaku, who has embarked on another development path, can achieve in the future.

But he thinks that his future development prospects will indeed become broader.

On the premise of maintaining more speed and impact, Lukaku's body is now fully sufficient.

And the characteristics of being able to play both on the wing and in the middle also make him destined to get more playing opportunities in the future.

From the unpredictable in the middle to the substitute on the wing, the Belgian little explosion seems to be destined to be famous throughout the Premier League!

These days, I talked about furniture and decoration with the manufacturer, which was too troublesome.

The update was greatly affected. Today, I have to write a minimum of 10,000 words anyway.

There is one more chapter.