Chapter 338: Shit-stirrer-type Center Forward (Daily Transition)

Morata's shot was very beautiful!

Courtois' save was also splendid!

Again, it was a climactic moment that almost changed the score!

In the first half, kicked to present, the applause at Stamford Bridge sounded several times!

Wenger smiled and clapped.

Boerde looked gloomy, covering his face.

Conte still had feelings; he had long admired this Spanish striker, and when he was coaching Juventus in 2014, he insisted on signing Morata despite opposition.

However, the two never had a chance to work together; by the time Juventus and Real Madrid had agreed on a contract, Conte had already taken over as head coach of the Italian national team.

"If we could sign a striker as excellent as Morata next season..."

"Eh, there's also the forward Werner from Red Bull Salzburg! He scored 20 goals in his debut Bundesliga season!"

Time passed minute by minute.

Arsenal's defense gradually adapted to Conte's attacking pattern.

Batshuayi repeatedly fired high shots.

Morata and Giroud each wasted a chance.

Finally.

Beep! Beep-beep~

The main referee blew the whistle for halftime.

"It was a somewhat dull 45 minutes, with both teams frequently probing each other's defense."

"The time axis and number of rounds for attack-defense transitions were far lower than in other Premier League matches taking place at the same time."

"Arsenal currently leads by one goal; Conte must hurry to make changes!"

"Let's first enter the break, take a brief rest, and we'll be right back!"

Li Kang took the dry towel and water handed by Boerde.

God's perspective stopped dissecting Conte's three-center-back system; if it continued, the load on the brain's shadow would be huge, and Chelsea's midfield still has major adjustments to make at the start of the second half.

Chelsea locker room.

Batshuayi realized he might be substituted, because the head coach didn't come to train him.

Conte did not roar loudly as he usually did.

Compared to motivating morale.

The most important thing now is how to limit Li's role in transitioning attack.

The gaze immediately swept toward Diego Costa, who was sitting in the corner wearing a vest.

Using a forward to still limit Li?

No, it's this forward with exceptional solo combat ability, which can greatly reduce teammates' support needs, allowing Chelsea to speed up overall formation repositioning when switching from attack to defense!

Finally.

Conte also didn't personally talk with Diego Costa; instead, he arranged the assistant coach to communicate with Chelsea's godlike striker.

Arsenal locker room.

Boerde was methodically reviewing the details of the first half's match.

Chelsea's overall attacking direction is still leaning toward the left flank.

We have already led by one goal; according to Conte's habit, if Chelsea equalizes before the 60th minute, he will definitely commit more attacking players!

We must seize every counterattack opportunity... pass the ball to Li!

Everyone nodded in agreement.

The Arsenal coaching staff said nothing more, urging the players to make the most of their rest time.

Morata's expression was troubled; he said softly: "Li, my form has been a bit off lately; in the upcoming matches, I can't stay in touch with my girlfriend."

Welbeck shook his head: "Don't do that, my friend; your shot attempts are quite steady."

Regarding abstinence standards, many teams have set alternative rules, especially national teams: France - no soap in showers; Mexico - must wear underwear to sleep; Brazil - no takeout; USA - just play around.

In the 2010 South Africa World Cup, the England national team's head coach - Capello, he demanded the whole team abstain, and installed surveillance cameras in every room; still, media reporters caught several stars experiencing South African local culture the night before the match; in England's squad at the time, led by Rooney, about sixteen players had encountered takeout scandals in their careers.

Maradona strongly criticized this strict regulation, believing: as long as players sleep on time before the match, normal relaxation can improve their competitive condition.

The fifteen-minute break ended quickly.

The referee squad led both teams back onto the pitch.

Stamford Bridge Library was again engulfed in cheers.

The blue flags fluttered in the wind.

Good evening, friends, welcome back!

This is the live broadcast of the 2016-17 season Premier League showdown.

The second half of the Chelsea vs. Arsenal match!

The current score is 0:1! Arsenal's number 10 Li Kang scored with a chip shot!

The match is about to continue; Chelsea made the first substitution adjustment!

Diego Costa replaced Batshuayi!

This is a positional substitution! Conte is finally going to unleash Chelsea's secret weapon!

Live broadcast room.

-【Why are the odds for yellow and red cards plummeting? What's going on?】

-【High EQ: Diego Costa's strategic significance is strong; he's good at fouling and provoking opponents in matches, and he exploits referees' blind spots to avoid penalties; low EQ: polls show 85% of Premier League fans think he's a dirty player.】

-【Setting aside these flaws, his combat power is undeniably strong; heard he might leave in the summer window? Chelsea would struggle to find another striker as reliable in scoring as him.】

-【Worried that Arsenal players will get injured, the Champions League quarter-finals are about to face Bayern Munich.】

-【Arsenal that doesn't slip up — is it still Arsenal?】

Play resumed from the centre circle.

Arsenal in possession.

Giroud kicked the ball back to Li Kang.

Diego Costa quickly closed in, having been trained by Simeone and Mourinho, his pressing ability is very strong; whether in attack or defense, his role on the pitch is likened to: shit-stick centre forward.

There was no intense physical tussle.

Li Kang passed the ball to Monreal, who had made an overlapping run on the left flank.

Diego Costa held back from sticking his studs into the opponent's shin, and friendly patted Li Kang on the chest.

Monreal sprinted forward, and soon near the centre circle he encountered the tough Moses.

Likewise, he didn't give the opponent a chance to entangle.

Arsenal's left-back quickly passed the ball sideways to the advancing Cazorla.

After receiving the ball, the master of balance began to accelerate.

"The Arsenal forwards are pushing forward."

"Start accelerating."

"Like mercury spilled on the ground... Chelsea's defensive focus is dragged far back, and there are many players deployed in half."

"Even Hazard and William have dropped back to defend, leaving only Diego Costa up front."

The ball rolled and bounced happily in Chelsea's half.

This cheerfulness didn't last long.

The thirty-meter area.

Conte's "elastic yellow" node began to bend.

Normal defense would be flattened or widened by Arsenal's passing and cutting.

But the defense formed by the three-center-back system has sufficient elasticity and toughness.

The lurking little black egg stretched out a foot and broke the connection between Sanchez and Giroud!

"Kanté!"

"Chelsea's counterattack!"

"Hey? Why is Kanté passing back? Why not just send the ball forward? This time-wasting behavior gives Arsenal ample time to recover and position."

Oh! It was passed to Fabregas!

Wow!

Fabregas cleverly appeared in a one-man interference zone,

Arsenal's formation frantically fell back.

No matter how fast a person is, they can't be faster than the ball.

Chelsea's number 4 leaned back with his body, striking the ball heavily with the instep of his foot.

At Stamford Bridge, the blue army fans let out hysterical roars... this is their most familiar moment!

Fabregas!

The beautiful long arc in midair!

Chelsea's number 19, charging alone into the dragon's den!

Arsenal doesn't need to worry too much.

Koscielny's experience is very rich, his positioning is excellent.

Mertesacker's judgment of the ball's landing point is very accurate.

With Diego Costa taking on two, it's impossible... beautiful!

Terrifying single-combat ability!

Arsenal's half-field thirty-meter zone.

The ball is about to land.

Diego Costa forcibly broke through the 'two-meter giant' Mertesacker.

With his left foot he took the ball and diagonally charged into the penalty area!

Koscielny did not immediately step up to challenge.

Because Kanté's return pass delayed Chelsea's counterattack rhythm, it gave Arsenal's other players ample time to recover.

Delay.

His purpose is to delay.

The moment Diego Costa dribbled the ball and charged past the penalty area.

Bellerin and three other players also gathered from behind.

There's no time left.

Chelsea's beast hooked the ball and shook off Koscielny!

His right leg made a small swing.

Exerting tremendous force.

The ball shot out fiercely!

Cech launched a deep diving save!

He guessed the direction correctly, but couldn't hold onto the ball.

Arsenal's net was ripped high.

1:1!

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What the hell is a troublemaker-type centre forward?