Football: I can see player entries.

Chapter 301 Trailing by 1 Goal

Li Yanqing's plan wasn't particularly complicated.

This is thanks to the fact that the team had previously encountered possession-based teams in the Championship, so they weren't completely inexperienced.

However, they only had three forwards simultaneously mastering short passing combinations.

The current Arsenal is different; they have this skill across the entire central axis, from center-backs to forwards.

But in reality, there isn't much difference in how you deal with it.

The [Man Marking] skill is particularly effective when defending against short passes.

When the skill levels are roughly equal, you just need to mark each of the opponent's attacking players one-on-one, preventing them from passing the ball at any time.

If you want to get through this, the only way is to break through it.

He wouldn't give the opponent any space to disrupt his formation.

Within the Burton team, Araujo, Lars Bender, Pepe, and new signings Godin, Mangala, and Manolas all possess this skill.

He wasn't afraid of the opponent's short passes.

Just like last year, the team wasn't afraid of technically skilled teams like Manchester City, but was more afraid of aggressive teams like Chelsea.

"Keep an eye on them!"

"Every offensive player, one person, marks one!"

"Never mind the formation!"

"Sun Yan, fill in!"

To prevent the opponent from disrupting their formation, they simply abandoned this point altogether.

As long as Manolas can defend against Aubameyang, the opponent's most relied-upon striker, there will be no threat.

Moreover, he took out a final precaution.

Sun Yan...

As for the rest, it all depends on how well the team's offense performs.

"They've switched to man-to-man marking now!"

"Henrik, come a little back!"

"Let's start stretching the field from the halfway line, giving Aubameyang plenty of space to sprint!"

Without a doubt, the person who understands Burton's tactics best is Cazorla.

He has played a key role in a team before, although not many times.

After returning to Arsenal, he was heavily relied upon by Arteta and served as the team's midfield maestro.

Before long, he immediately realized that Li Yanqing had instructed the players to use man-to-man marking tactics.

Mkhitaryan reacted quickly, ending several attacks in no time. With a reminder from his teammates, he also came to his senses.

Instead of trying to get the ball forward, they waited for Burton's defense to make a mistake.

It must be said that he really found the weakness.

The cost of man-to-man marking is that you have to give up the formation that the defense maintains at times.

In this situation, it's easy for an opening to be created, allowing the opponent to seize the opportunity for a one-on-one attack.

The prerequisite is that the striker must be exceptionally capable.

As for Aubameyang...

He certainly has that ability.

In the 32nd minute, Mkhitaryan delivered a sudden, masterful through ball that pierced Burton's defense!

Lars Bender was responsible for guarding him, but he didn't do much most of the time, and this time the opponent didn't even cross the center line, so he didn't go up to defend.

The problem is, the position is a bit too far forward.

The opponent seized an opportunity to attack from behind.

Aubameyang received the ball smoothly, and without much thought, he dribbled the ball towards the goal.

Manolas, who was defending him, had already been two body lengths ahead!

Now only Sun Yan remains in front of me...

"interference!"

"Don't let him get a good kick!"

Sun Yan's defensive skills... Li Yanqing thought they were just average.

Moreover, we're already quite close to the penalty area, so it's better to entrust the important task to Hart.

He can just play support; if he accidentally commits a foul and gives away points, the problem will be even bigger.

Sun Yan listened to the advice and did nothing wrong.

Surprisingly, Aubameyang suddenly stopped and cut the ball, actually knocking Sun Yan to the ground!

Of course, he also fell down due to inertia, and this kind of operation basically wouldn't have any other result.

This is when a striker's true qualities are demonstrated.

Just as he was about to fall, he forcefully hooked his foot with his toe.

The ball was shot!

The ball wasn't moving fast, but everyone, including Li Yanqing, felt utterly hopeless.

What is Joe Hart's signature move?

[A master-level attack by abandoning the school].

So this time he acted decisively.

What was unexpected was that Aubameyang's final hook shot turned into a lob shot.

Then......

Zero to one!

"Aubameyang's goal!"

"This striker's technique is truly outstanding!"

"He practically pulled off a one-against-three performance!"

The commentator was amazed by the player's performance, and in his opinion, it wouldn't be wrong to call it a miracle goal.

He was half-fallen in the air, yet he still managed to take a shot.

Still a lob shot!

The ball wasn't fast, but Joe Hart was powerless to stop it!

He's already broken through!

"This works? No way?"

"It's been so long since I've seen such an outrageous ball!"

Neville focuses on technical moves, and he knows how difficult it is to make such moves in this situation.

Of course, we can't rule out the possibility that Aubameyang was simply lucky...

"Sun Yan!"

"Move forward a little more!"

"After the opponent made a through pass, I immediately went to the edge of the penalty area to make a sliding tackle!"

Li Yanqing made a quick adjustment and also noticed the problem.

Sun Yan was responsible for covering the offside position, so he didn't dare to stand too far forward. As a result, Manolas, unaware of this, failed to create an offside trap, which ultimately led to him not being able to play any significant role.

The teamwork isn't quite there yet...

At the same time, Li Yanqing also glanced at Cazorla.

He noticed that it was the opposing team directing Arsenal's attack.

It seems that this veteran is in even better form than he was at Burton!

He immediately spotted his weakness...

"Did Cazorla figure it out?"

"That's normal; his tactical awareness has always been very good."

Following Li Yanqing's gaze, Lyman also found the person he was interested in.

"But it shouldn't matter, right?"

"We've only conceded one goal; we haven't even exerted our full strength yet."

"Hey, you've improved." Li Yanqing was somewhat surprised by Lyman's attitude.

He doesn't usually talk like that.

Maybe they've finally learned their lesson.

“Hehe…” Lyman smiled slightly.

You have to be obedient.

The team is playing with two defensive midfielders, and their biggest weapon, Dybala, is still on the bench.

After all this time, how could he not understand what Li Yanqing was thinking?

It's simply a matter of wearing down the opponent's stamina...

Thinking of this, Lyman looked up again and glanced at the audience seats.

I don't know if Professor Wenger was there.

His suggestion that Cazorla go to Burton with him was a very wise decision.

The former has now returned to the team and become a core player, leading the team's revival as a veteran.

It's just that it will be very difficult for me to go back...