Chapter 241 It seems that you will lose (Part 1)

If Tang En knew that the commentator's evaluation of him was "timid", he might have gone crazy on the spot. He never thought that his insistence on "victory football" was a sign of timidity.

However, in order to win back his evaluation in the hearts of others, he must do something, such as "offensive adjustments" that conform to most people's aesthetic views.

On the other hand, when the substitutes were celebrating the goal excitedly, Mancini just celebrating with his assistant and walked back to the coaching seat - it wasn't that he was cool, he stood up from the first minute of the game until now, and finally could sit down and rest comfortably.

Leading 2:1. Although that away goal is nailed to the heart like a nail, it is unpleasant to win, it is better to win than to lose or draw.

Moreover, from these two goals, Mancini has seen Nottingham Forest just bluffs. As soon as Inter Milan becomes serious with them, his true colors are revealed.

Teams that lack foundation are like this. They can gain the upper hand with momentum, but they cannot last long.

For many Forest fans, it is also very satisfying that they can score a 1:2 away game. After all, there is a away goal in hand and only one goal is behind, so you can make a difference when you return to the home court.

But as the team's head coach, Tang En didn't think so. From the beginning, he didn't think losing a goal away was a victory. He wanted to fight back, a real "defensive counterattack".

Arteta ran back from the warm-up area, and Don himself grabbed him and explained the mission to him.

Arteta was a little surprised when he heard that the person he was going to replace was full-back Layton Barnes.

"It's not that you go up and defend, Mikel."

"Yes, I know, boss. Just..."

"Are you worried about defense? Oh, this is not a question you need to consider. Your task is to go up and organize the offense and share the pressure for Demi." Tang En held the tactical board and said while scratching.

"After you go up, discuss with Demi what to do, in short, don't let him be surrounded again."

Mikel Arteta nodded, but he was still worried about defense: "Boss, that defense..."

"You go up and tell George, let him run more."

"Okay, I understand."

"Go, we don't have much time!"

When Arteta stood on the sidelines and waited for the field, Chris Lak came up. "Tony. You are so bold. Inter Milan attacks so well, do you choose three defenders?"

"There is no way. The combination of four midfielders is very fixed now, and Arteta plays in the middle lane. Albertini and George Wood, I can't move either. If George replaces, the midfield defense will be gone.

At that time, Inter Milan's counterattack will be more comfortable. If Albertini is replaced, Arteta will be killed soon after he appears. This substitution means that he has not changed.

The existence of two people on the forward line also helps to attract the opponent's defensive attention and share the pressure in our midfield. So... it is actually only the back line that can be exchanged for."

"Aren't you worried about losing the ball again?"

"I'm worried. But... if we don't make any unconventional substitutions with the idea of ​​'can't continue to lose the ball', we will definitely lose."

Nottingham Forest got a frontcourt outfield goal. Arteta finally had a chance to play. The fourth official raised the substitution sign, No. 22 Leiden Barnes, No. 14 Mikel Arteta.

"Nottingham Forest substitution, an attacking midfielder replaced a full-back. Coach Tony Donn finally remembered to attack... But, if you replace a defender, how should you deal with Inter Milan's attack?"

"This is not something we need to have a headache."

Arteta ran on the court and told Albertini about Donn's tactical intentions.

When Albertini heard that Arteta would help him share the pressure, Albertini's first reaction was to turn his head and look at George Wood standing behind him.

If Arteta comes up, then there is no need to hold on to Wood, the "life-saving straw", so that Wood can concentrate on defense, while he and Arteta are responsible for the offense.

The situation for the Forest team will definitely be improved.

It's a great tweak from a global perspective.

But... the leader always treats Wood as an engineer. When will Wood become a truly all-round midfielder? Although we all need Wood to defend, we cannot deal with it every time we encounter this situation, we can reduce one defender and add an offensive midfielder.

No matter what, the head coach made a decision and as a player on the court, he had to abide by it.

Albertini nodded to Arteta: "I get it."

Arteta's mission was completed. Run to his own position. Albertini ran towards Wood: "George, you are responsible for the defense. We only have three defenders, and the opponent attacks fiercely. You need one person to do two people's work."

"No problem." Wood nodded.

"Well..." Albertini wanted to speak but stopped, and finally smiled at him, "Come on!"

From the perspective of TV broadcast, it can be clearly seen that the Forest team adjusted its formation. Because Layton Barnes came to an end, Zimbonda, Pique and Pepe formed the three central defenders' defense line, and George was ahead of them.

Wood's single midfielder, Albertini, Arteta, Frank Ribery, and Ashley Young formed the four midfielders in parallel, with Mark Viduca heading in front, and Anelka dragging it slightly behind.

It is the 3142 formation.

This configuration directly liberated Albertini and no longer allowed him to take care of both sides. It also meant liberated George Wood. He could concentrate on doing his best job and not fall into a dilemma because he wanted to help Albertini's attack.

Defense has completely penetrated Wood's blood and became his physical instinct, allowing him to defend without saying anything unnecessary, and he knows how to do it himself. Offense is different. For George Wood, defense is simple like eating, while offense is too complicated.

Because there were only three central defenders, Donn did not allow Zimbonda to assist, and the wing attack was completely handed over to Frank Ribery and Ashley Young. At the same time, with Arteta, there were more ways to attack the Forest in the middle.

In addition to Albertini's accurate mid- and long passes, Arteta's personal dribbling breakthrough and short-range passes made Forest's more offensive methods in the middle of the ground, and made Inter Milan more laborious in defense.

Of course, when defending, the two wing forwards still need to withdraw help, otherwise the Forest team's wing will not let go. Fortunately, the Forest team's two wingers are younger than the Inter Milan wing players, and they are more physically strong and can afford to run.

George Wood was obedient in defending from the back and no longer thought about how to help Albertini share the pressure he had to organize the offense. This kind of work made him easy, although Inter Milan's offensive did not weaken much.

But he can concentrate on dealing with the enemy, and his performance will naturally begin to rise.

When facing Wood, Bellon wanted to have a one-on-one fight. This time, Wood was forced to insert it with his body without hesitation and broke the football.

Next, Wood used his body to resist Peron, ignored his harassment behind him, passed the football to his nearest teammate, and then there was nothing he had with him, and he continued to wait for the opponent's next attack.
Chapter completed!