Chapter 54: The Lion Shakes His Head

Chapter 834 Lion Shakes Head

It was about to enter the halftime break, and the score between Manchester City and Arsenal was still 1:1. Since the last goal, neither side had been able to score another goal.

Even though the pace was faster and the number of shots increased, no goal was scored.

On the one hand, the two teams played more cautiously, and on the other hand, many opportunities were not seized in the fast-paced battle.

At this time, the head coaches of both sides had already begun to think about the adjustment issues in the second half.

Soon, the referee blew the whistle for the halftime break.

During the entire first half, both sides scored a goal each and entered the halftime break in a tie.

Huh!

Huh!

Arsenal and Manchester City players left the field one after another, and their breathing was extremely rapid.

After the pace was accelerated, they had less time to rest.

Almost the entire process was running back and forth quickly. In this case, the challenge to physical fitness was extremely huge.

Even Lucky was sweating profusely at this time, as if he had just been fished out of the water.

The big sweat flowed down his forehead.

Arteta handed Lucky a towel, and Lucky wiped his face at any time.

After entering the locker room, Lucky sat on the bench and began to rest.

The whole first half was a great test of physical fitness.

"We wasted several opportunities!" Giroud panted; "We should slow down the pace so that we can seize those opportunities!"

"Slowing down the pace is not good for us. Manchester City's offense is stronger than ours. Once they play smoothly, the pressure on our defense will become greater!"

Wilshere shook his head and said; "I think we should increase the pressing in the frontcourt!"

Hearing this, the strikers including Giroud, Mane, and Aubameyang all turned green.

Giroud was better. Aubameyang and Mane frequently retreated to defend in the second half of the first half, which caused their physical fitness to decline the most.

In this case, asking them to continue to strengthen the frontcourt pressing is killing them!

Wilshere's physical fitness is very good, but it does not mean that others are the same.

Aubameyang and Mane's physical fitness can only be regarded as the middle of the team.

At this time, Mourinho came in and everyone shut up.

After Mourinho entered the locker room, he said directly: "In the second half, we will keep the original lineup, but we need to gain more control in the midfield!"

After the first half, Mourinho also understood that it would not be a good thing for Arsenal to completely abandon the midfield rhythm.

And Manchester City can also maximize the ability of the midfield.

With the increase and decrease of one, Arsenal's situation is even more difficult.

So, we still have to fight in the midfield!

"Kai! Can you run in the second half?"

Mourinho looked at Lekai.

Lekai closed his eyes and said loudly: "Yes!"

Lekai's voice was full of energy, which instantly calmed the somewhat impetuous atmosphere in the locker room.

Mourinho looked at Lekai with appreciation.

Based on Lucky's influence on the locker room, his words often affect his teammates.

Just like now, the person who complained about not being able to run before has begun to close his eyes and quickly recover his physical strength.

Next, Mourinho continued to issue tactics.

Basically, it strengthened the confrontation in the midfield and moved the main battlefield of both sides to relieve the problem of defensive pressure.

At the same time, in Manchester City's locker room, Guardiola had the same plan.

"In the second half, we must conduct more conduction. Arsenal's physical fitness has declined seriously. As long as our conduction is effective enough, they will fall into greater fatigue.

In the game, the physical pressure on the defender is greater. Based on the problem of defense, their running distance will be relatively longer.

For this reason, Guardiola needs to further consume Arsenal's physical fitness while controlling the ball in the midfield.

"Arsenal may compete with us for the midfield rhythm in the second half! "De Bruyne said breathlessly.

In response, Guardiola nodded and said, "If this happens, then we have no choice but to fight against them, but the midfield must play more aggressively. Our passing and control will put a lot of pressure on Arsenal."

Hearing this, everyone nodded.

Guardiola did not continue to talk too much, but asked the players to recover their physical strength.

Both sides were preparing for the second half and were racing against time to rest.

Soon, a sharp whistle sounded.

"Damn! How can it be so fast!"

"It feels like a minute has passed!"

"Guys! Get up!"

"Get ready to fight! "

Arsenal players stood up while complaining.

After a period of rest, some of their physical strength was restored, although not much, it was enough.

And the most important thing was that they had time to breathe.

Arsenal players walked out of the locker room with their heads down.

They were all thinking about the situation and solutions that might arise in the second half.

As for Giroud, he was thinking about how to score a goal.

The halftime break ended and both sides returned to the field.

The expressions of the two teams were still extremely serious.

Obviously, they also knew that the real moment of victory or defeat had come.

Based on the draw in the first half, the two teams will inevitably decide the winner in the second half.

For Arsenal and Manchester City, they both need to score first in the second half, which will make them play more smoothly.

"After the halftime break, the two teams returned to the field!"

"The two sides tied 1:1 in the first half, and the winner will be decided in the second half!"

"Based on the performance in the first half, Manchester City needs to seize opportunities better. They wasted too many opportunities, especially they need to find a way to pass the ball to Aguero's feet, and they can't let Aguero be isolated in the frontcourt."

"For Arsenal, they can't completely give up the rhythm of the midfield. Facing Manchester City, they must compete in the midfield!"

Accompanied by the commentator's words, the two sides exchanged venues.

Arsenal player Giroud stood in the center circle ready to kick off.

As the whistle sounded, Giroud passed the ball backwards.

Commentator Andy Gray also made an opening speech for the second half.

However, at the beginning of the second half, Manchester City fought fiercely.

Constantly pressing forward and pressing in the frontcourt.

Unlike the retreat defense in the first half, Manchester City played more actively this time.

Of course, Arsenal is not a pushover. In the narrow gap, they can always find a way to pass the ball.

Although every pass is thrilling, the ball can still be passed steadily.

The most important thing is that the rhythm of both sides has become faster than in the first half.

At the scene, the fans of the two teams also cheered and shouted wildly to motivate the players.

Amid the cheers, Arsenal took the lead in attacking.

Lekai found Wilshere with a kick. Before the latter started, he hit Fernandinho hard with his buttocks, then took the ball and turned around to complete the transfer.

After the transfer, the Arsenal players rushed forward frantically.

Mane quickly moved forward with the ball, and he wanted to kick the ball directly,

but the ball hit the foot of the Manchester City full-back and flew out of the baseline.

Arsenal got a corner kick.

"Arsenal's first corner kick in the second half. Arsenal scored a goal in the corner kick attack in the first half. Manchester City must be extra careful about Arsenal's corner kicks!"

Lucie and Giroud were still standing at the top of the arc, ready to advance at any time.

At this time, Robertson's eyes collided with Wilshere's.

The two instantly understood each other's meaning.

Wilshere directly left the penalty area and ran to the corner kick area.

And Robertson also passed the ball to Wilshere.

Wilshere received the ball and turned around, and Manchester City's full-back had to follow up.

After seeing a person pulled out, Wilshere directly passed the ball to Robertson who was flanking the penalty area.

Robertson kicked the ball directly at the right angle of the penalty area.

Arsenal's tactical corner kick caused some turmoil in Manchester City's defense. In this case, Giroud and Luke can advance better.

Robertson's pass was strongly rotated and flew to the penalty area in an arc.

Giroud took off, and two Manchester City central defenders also jumped up to limit him.

But all three jumped too early, and the ball flew past Giroud's hair.

Less than two meters behind Giroud, Lekai also jumped up under Giroud's cover and shook his head like a lion.

The ball hit his forehead steadily and swung towards the goal.

"Kai!!!"

"This ball!!!"

The commentator Andy Gray stood up suddenly and cheered:

"Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal!!!!!!!"

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