Chapter 81: Dissecting the Opponent
Clauchen still did not return to the training ground, and he became a mystery. These days, Chinese coaching team members Gao Hongbo and Dong Fangzhuo led the team to train together.
Gao Hongbo has no command authority, but is only responsible for training. Dong Fangzhuo is the real power figure.
"France,"
"Our opponent is France, they are strong in every position and have almost no weaknesses."
"Although they play very well in the group stage, slow-heating teams often play better and better in the future. This is the case with previous World Cup champions, including us."
“They have a very champion.”
"But they met us."
"We're going to take off their championship mask."
Dong Fangzhuo analyzed the French team in the tactical conference room. No one in this world knows the French team better than him.
Even every player knows it well because he has twice the memory advantage.
"Let's talk about this Mbappe first. He is my apprentice." Dong Fangzhuo planned to study the past one by one. "This guy may be the best player in the next ten years."
"No one can catch up with this guy's startup speed except me."
There was silence off the court. Mbappe has become a world-class striker at Manchester United in the past three years, although he is only 19 years old!
What Dong Fangzhuo said is the truth, and few people can stop Mbappe.
"So, we can't relax from the first second. Never leave him for more than half a meter, nor let his body face the goal!"
"I can say responsibly that if we can't defend him, we will be done. He is the most dangerous player in the French team."
Dong Fangzhuo gave Mbappe five stars.
“Pogba,”
"This guy likes to rush up and attack, but he likes to show off his three-legged cat kung fu." In front of Dong Fangzhuo, Pogba's feet were not good enough.
"But he actually only had those few moves, such as stopping and digging, stepping on a bicycle, or occasionally making a Marseille swing. At this level, he played well. But as long as we don't make any moves, it's not difficult for him to prevent it. After any moves, this guy likes to shoot the ball to the right, because his usual foot is right foot. The level of straight passes is average. What we need to guard against is that he passes the ball through the ball, and this guy can still play over the ball. But the point is what he said just now. He likes to move to the right and likes to draw the ball. Follow him and don't play it easily."
"The third one, Griezmann."
"He doesn't like to work alone. He likes to cooperate with his teammates. He will fight alone unless he has to. His body is not his strength, so he prefers to fight against his teammates against the wall to break through the defense line, so we have to block him head-on and don't let him rush up."
"The fourth one, Kanter."
"This guy is afraid of not dying, but attack is not his strength."
“…”
From the main player to the substitute, Dong Fangzhuo analyzed it one by one. Even Gao Hongbo on the side was stunned. If he were to say it, he would never say it in such detail. He was a little worried that Dong Fangzhuo would not be competent for the team's head coach before, but now he is convinced. Although Dong Fangzhuo is not old, he really looks like a head coach.
"Now, let me talk about our offensive tactics."
"First of all, we must not be confused."
"I will appear in the middle of the midfield. Feng Jin is on the middle of the left wing."
"We play the Wufeng formation, and Hao Junmin on the right is just a feint because you don't have speed, and our focus is on the middle and left."
“…”
The French team has been frequently exposed to the news media. French coach Deschamps kept emphasizing in an interview with French media: "Our goal to come to Russia is to reach the final."
"Although the next game will be more difficult, the French team will try their best to play their advantages and make the game develop in a favorable direction. The team came to Russia to be able to play 7 games, including the finals."
"Please wait and see."
Deschamps, who is full of confidence, is also complacent for winning Argentina.
"It is a proof that we can beat Argentina. We are a strong team and I feel very pleased."
"One of the values of football is that it can reflect the dedication of the players. Just as the captain said before the game, we fight for our parents, brothers and sisters and the country, and fight with all our might! Indeed, the team has done this."
Speaking of the next opponent, China, Deschamps said: "The Chinese team is a strong opponent, with the best forward in the world. Everyone has seen the dominance of China Dong in the game. He was born to appear for the World Cup."
"But don't forget, we also have Mbappe, Griezmann, Pogba, Matuidi, Kante..."
"If a united French team with brilliant stars and extremely powerful strength cannot defeat the Chinese team, I think we might as well disband the national team?"
"We France can do something Uruguay can't do."
“On July 6, we will be the final winner.”
Almost every Frenchman is talking about the Chinese team and Dong Fangzhuo, and during training, Deschamps also handed over the task of defending Dong Fangzhuo to Pogba and Kanter.
"This guy will definitely retreat to the midfield, so the back line cannot contain him. You two will be his opponents."
"Ngolo, Paul, you two must be perfect in defense. Paul, you are responsible for frontal blocking, Ngolo is responsible for destroying at any time. If you fail, then the French defense line will be in absolute danger."
"The defense cannot be slacking off or relaxed at all."
"And when you go from defense to offense, Ngolo, you need to continue to follow him tightly. Paul, you can launch an attack with Matuidi, but once the attack fails, you must run to the side of China Dong as soon as possible. Remember, you must! There must be no mistake!" Deschamps' expression was very serious.
"Don't have the attitude of slowly walking back with your head down after losing the ball!"
"Don't miss the greatest trophy in your best years!"
“This year is our best opportunity.”
Pogba nodded expressionlessly.
"Don't worry, boss, I will greet him well, I can do it."
"I hate that guy."
Of course he hated Dong Fangzhuo. He and Ferguson both said they didn't want him to go back to Manchester United, and Dong Fangzhuo even directly criticized him. For others, Dong Fangzhuo was the king, and for Pogba, Dong Fangzhuo was his most hated enemy!
"You won him,"
"You'll win the Golden Globe."
Chapter completed!