Chapter 199: Strikerless formation VS Strikerless formation

France Thunder Island.

Miniano asked puzzled: "Chief, why do we still need to adjust Li Kang, Busquets, and Yinniesita's midfield configuration?"

Starting from the Brazil friendly training camp, the Spanish coaching staff insisted on keeping the "Li Bai Bu" trio together in the daily practice matches.

Bosque rubbed the emblem on his chest and smiled: "Mr. Cruyff's tactical system is the secret weapon to beat the Germans."

1974 World Cup Final.

Netherlands VS Germany.

"All-out attack-defense" VS "libero".

After many years.

Cruyff used La Masia as an experimental base, constantly refining and improving the all-out attack-defense concept.

Beckenbauer left future generations the key to defeating all-out attack-defense: seize the moment of transition between attack and defense.

"Pique, why are you zoning out again!"

"I'm not zoning out, I just wanted them to ask how Messi is doing in the Copa America."

Pique waved his hand at De Gea, looking impatient.

At that time, the relationship between Barcelona's center-back and Messi was still very solid; in club matches, whenever Messi was fouled, he would always rush forward to defend him, and when facing public interviews he would say: "Barcelona without Messi is like a child losing his father."

In terms of ability, he is two levels above San Jose, and over the years he has developed a tacit understanding with Ramos.

But he has a flaw: he tends to zone out.

During Barcelona's peak dream trio era, he was often pulled by the ears by Guardiola for zoning out.

Even rumors spread that Guardiola repeatedly wanted to cleanse Pique, but faced strong opposition from Barcelona's upper management.

Messi, Fabregas, and Pique were contemporaries from La Masia's class of 87.

Among that group of kids, only those three achieved the highest accomplishments in their professional careers.

According to early documentary interviews:

Pique often teased Messi as a child, frequently bullying him to tears, and even called it: "increasing affection, helping him integrate into the team."

The reasons for collective bullying among children are simple: foreign accent, introversion, shyness, poor family background, outdated clothing, being much shorter than peers...

"Pique, you go to the B team, San Jose you go to the A team!"

Miniano roared after receiving the instruction.

Bosque grabbed the Bilbao player: "You don't need to be the team's offensive initiator like at the club; just pass the ball to Li."

He then gestured toward the B team: "Imitate Germany's box formation; Pique, try to play the ball like Boateng."

After a long while.

The practice match ended.

"Li Bai Bu's" A team defeated the B team led by Cazorla, David Silva, and others 2-0.

The first victory of the optimal midfield configuration.

Yinniesita and Li Kang celebrated with a fist bump.

Busquets stood there, looking somewhat bewildered.

Miniano asked puzzled: "Chief, our defensive line and goalkeeper can't fit into the possession system; this isn't Barcelona's style..."

Bosque chuckled: "Well, the German team will also be puzzled by this at the time."

Li Kang took the dry towel handed by Yin Si Ke and wiped his sweat.

He couldn't help wondering: how could they win despite the midfield and backline being disconnected?

From a god's perspective, he constantly replayed the match details.

Gradually, he seemed to understand something.

Bosque patted his shoulder heavily and said: "Don't overthink it; the coaching staff will have everything set up before the match."

July 3.

France, Bordeaux International Airport.

Beckenbauer walked out of the arrival gate amidst the entourage.

The old man was spirited, tall and straight, wearing a Western suit, his silver hair neatly combed.

Flashlights kept flashing.

Reporters surged forward frenziedly.

Saliva flew.

A dense forest of long and short guns moved with the old man's steps.

"Mr. Beckenbauer, some think the Spain vs. Germany match is a La Liga top-three showdown against Bayern; what do you think of this view?"

Beckenbauer stopped, lifted his glasses, and smiled:

"I believe the genius from Bei lai yin will be the star of the match; he is a jewel of the Bundesliga."

"If he doesn't start, Spain will collapse."

"As for the outcome, all you need to do is enjoy tonight's football feast."

"And me? I'm here to catch a glimpse of my younger self."

The reporters were momentarily stunned.

Bei lai yin genius, Bundesliga jewel?

He was referring to Spain's midfield core, Li Kang, right?

Beckenbauer's praise was actually for the opponent!

After the football emperor drove away...

A gasp rose again from the crowd.

Everyone turned their heads toward the arrival gate.

Ball Saint!

Keluyin Fu!

The old man looked like a withered stalk.

Facing the camera, his face still bore an arrogant expression.

This German team's lineup hasn't changed much from the World Cup champion squad of 14 years ago.

They will push Spain to the brink.

You will witness the La Masia crown prince's dominance on the pitch!

Even without that red-and-blue kit, La Masia's third-generation number four can still shake France!

Li and I, just like when we were young, can decide the match!

The whole stadium was shocked.

Media reporters wrote furiously.

At this point they realized:

The Spanish genius midfielder actually received unanimous recognition from the football emperor and the ball saint!

Oh God!

Just how high has his talent and ability on the pitch reached!

Atlantic Stadium.

The weather was fine and cloudless.

The world's gaze once again gathered on this elegant, magnificent white palace.

Tens of thousands of fans gathered around the stadium.

Red and black-gold flags fluttered in the wind.

It seemed as if they were holding an immensely important ceremony.

CCTV5! CCTV5! Good evening, viewers!

Welcome to watch the 2016 European Cup quarterfinal!

Spain versus Germany!

A showdown between two-time World Cup champions!

Yet another highly anticipated peak showdown!

I am the commentator for this match: Duan Xuan!

I am He Wei!

Duan Xuan and He Wei are a little excited.

The earlier Spain-Italy battle could still be said to have been affected by rain and Italy's barren midfield, causing the value of tactics to be questioned by outsiders.

But the German team is different.

Aside from lacking a striker, the other positions on the field are nearly perfect.

The starting lineup is extremely close to the championship squad from the World Cup two years ago.

Li Kang will face a true test in his national team career!

Now let's introduce the starting lineups of both sides!

Spain's formation is 4-3-3!

Goalkeeper: De Gea!

Defenders: Carvajal, Ramos, San Jose, Juanfran!

Midfielders: Li Kang, Busquets, Iniesta!

Forwards: Cazorla, Koke, David Silva!

Live broadcast room.

The number of viewers keeps increasing.

The barrage comments are frenziedly filling the screen.

-【Isn't this just a 4-6-0 formation without a striker?】

-【The 'Li Bai Bu' combination? Damn! Spain is about to unleash a big move!】

-【Might the real big move be saved for the French team?】

-【Strange, if they want to play Barca's tiki-taka, why not start Alba and Pique... and De Gea's ball distribution...】

-【De Gea's ball distribution success rate at Manchester United is as high as 74%, not bad; it's just that outsiders are used to comparing him with Navas, Courtois, etc.】

-【It's broken, not that Barca system, but the 08 Spain tiki-taka system, just missing a Senna.】

-【If Diego Costa's footwork could also be embroidery, that would be great; the Bosque coaching staff is truly impressive, each match's lineup and formation differ.】

The German team's formation here is 4-2-3-1!

Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen!

Defenders: Kimmich, Boateng, Hummels, Hector!

Double defensive midfielders: Khedira, Schweinsteiger!

Attacking midfielders: Müller, Kroos, Draxler!

Forward: Götze!

-【The German team is also a 4-6-0 formation without a striker!】

-【Kroos's position will surely drop back gradually; he is the most important core.】

-【Don't panic, Löw's substitution time is always in the second half; the bench still has excellent forwards like Podolski, Özil, Havertz, Sané, Gomez.】

-【Without Nuoyin'er, the German team's defensive problems will be very serious, right?】

-【No, they all came up through the same German youth training system, so Ter Stegen and the defensive line have good chemistry; there won't be major issues. What's missing is a striker—Gomez isn't versatile enough, and his individual ability doesn't match Klose's level.】

-【To be honest, I think the new-generation German goalkeeper, Karius, is pretty good, and Liverpool's move this summer transfer window shows good judgment.】