"We have seen the situation in France. We cannot make a slight mistake. Only by scoring a goal can there be a way out. We must score a goal!" Belgian coach Martinez said the key points,

"We must destroy the Chinese team's defense line. France cannot do it, and Belgium must do it! When we launch an attack, each of us must be involved. We need to defeat them with speed and determination!"

Assistant coach Henry remained silent all the time, and Martinez's words instantly hurt his heart.

Because the day before yesterday he had just experienced the scene of the Chinese team defeating the French team in the stands. Tomorrow, he will sit in the coaching seat of Belgium and watch Belgium play against the Chinese team. He is a French celebrity and an assistant coach of Belgium. He has experienced two games in two identities. Of course, Henry has different feelings in these two national teams. In his opinion, Belgium is now more united and more hopeful than France, and he also plays a great role in this team.

2:1 defeated Brazil. After 22 years, Belgium once again entered the World Cup quarterfinals. But coach Martinez and the Red Devils led by him were obviously not satisfied with this. They were eager to go further and win the first Hercules Cup belonging to this small European country.

Of course, if you want to realize this dream, the Belgian team must first eliminate the Chinese team that is also aimed at winning the championship in the semi-finals. Meeting on a narrow road means a competition of technology, tactics and psychology.

Martinez did a pretty good job in this World Cup, and he even suppressed the internal strife.

In World Cup and other major competitions, even if there are many stars, Belgium is often nicknamed "Pseudo-Strong Team". This has a lot to do with their tradition of infighting. These two words are like a time bomb, which always affects the team.

In the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 European Cup, Wilmotz was the team's head coach. At that time, the Belgian team had few team cooperation and they always fought on their own offensive ends. The big-name stars in the frontcourt only completed some of the simplest offensive routines, especially when encountering adversity, the team did not have the ability to adapt. There are even technical statistics online that De Bruyne and Hazard never pass each other.

All of this has improved a lot after coach Martinez took office.

First, Martinez abandoned Serie A core midfielder Nayinggolan and excluded this source that often disrupted the harmony of the locker room from the roster. Later, he invited French legendary star Henry to be a team assistant coach. In addition to providing technical guidance, Henry's strong personal aura played a role in deterring the locker room. Half of Belgium's players are even his fans. Martinez himself also said that Henry brought the most important thing to Belgium was at the competition and experience psychological counseling level.

Is the Belgian team united now? Before the start of the match against Brazil, De Bruyne said this: "The most important thing that coach Martinez brings to us is integrity. We understand that we must cooperate with each other and win the game together. We did not believe in each other, nor did we believe in winning the championship, but now we are full of confidence and hope to reach the end."

Long before taking over the Belgian team, Martinez realized the talent of the players. Belgian players are very unique. They are all playing with their brains, but he hopes they can understand the importance of team football.

Martinez's tactical adjustment reaction was also very fast. After learning from the lessons against Japan, in the last game against Brazil, Martinez decisively changed the lineup, abandoning the long-standing three-center-back formation, and replaced it with a more stable defense 4-3-3. Fellaini's starting lineup strengthened air defense and interception, and De Bruyne's position was from a midfielder to a shadow striker. De Bruyne, who had been responsible for more defensive tasks, released his talent on the offensive end. The trident of his forward line, made Brazil's defenders miserable. Facts proved that this change of Martinez had achieved good results.

Whether to continue to use the familiar 3-4-3 or continue to change the formation to use the 4-3-3 lineup is the topic that has been discussed the most before the game around Belgian tactical design. Until now, Martinez has not decided what formation to use.

The 3-back lineup is a difficult formation to use, which allows players to fully utilize their offensive talent, but at the same time, it is easy for opponents to find opportunities in the backcourt.

Many people believe that using the 4-3-3 lineup against Brazil and using defensive counterattack as a strategy may be more beneficial to Belgium. However, Belgium has a huge disadvantage. Since he received yellow cards in the last game, Mernier would not be able to play due to accumulating yellow cards. He is Belgium's only right-back. If he continues to use the 4-back system, Martinez may only allow the central defender to play as a guest right-back, which is also a particularly risky choice.

In the face of China, what tactical adjustments Martinez will make will affect the fate of the Belgian team.

"Boss, I think since we can't defend ourselves, then we can use more players to join the offense, right?" midfielder De Bruyne suddenly spoke.

"As long as we are united and together, we can beat the Chinese team with goals."

"Eden, what about your opinion?" De Bruyne looked at Hazard. The two used to be in harmony, but this World Cup, their relationship became very good.

Hazard touched his chin's stubborn beard and nodded, "I also think we have to launch a thrust. Maybe we can solve the problem in the first half of the hour, if we're determined enough."

"No one of us can fall behind, we can go on offense and retreat together with defense. As long as we do this, they can't do better than us!"

Everything is for the dream of a champion!

"Yes, we must be more united. We are invincible!" Goalkeeper Courtois also made a sound when standing behind all his teammates.

"Instead of worrying about Chinese Dong, it is better to burn the artillery fire to their backcourt and make them frightened. I believe your offensive ability is much stronger than them, and I also believe that you can defend well as soon as possible, and then," Courtois patted his chest, "I am still behind it! I will try all my strength."

“Unity,”

“Unity!”

“Unity!”

"We are the strongest in unity! We are fearless and we will be invincible!"

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Coach Martinez looked around the disciples and felt infinite pride in his heart. This is the Belgian team he wanted to see. This Belgian team will surely amazed the whole world!

"good,"
Chapter completed!