Stand by the last line of defense

Chapter 49 The Burden Is Heavier!
The team's defense was not good before. In order to strengthen the defense, Popovich changed the formation, from 433 to 442, withdrew a forward and added a midfielder, hoping to strengthen the control of the midfield.

But judging from the team's performance in these few games, the effect is not good.

The team's defense has improved, but the offense has a big problem.

In the coach's office, Popovich looked at the drawing board full of tactics, frowning.

If you want to continue the 442 formation, you must find two reliable full-backs, so that you can fly with both wings in the attack.

But now that the transfer market is closed, there is simply no way to find more suitable personnel to come.

There is a suitable one, and Zaragoza may not be able to afford it.

Popovich knows that it is impossible to improve the team's offense through transfers now, so he can only find a way to solve it from within the team.

But there is no better player in the youth team to replace Doka and Romero.

After thinking about it for a while, Popovich looked at his assistant coach Nekens.

"How do you think the sidewalk problem can be solved!"

Nekens looked at the tactical board, hesitated and said. "Popovich, maybe we should be bolder!"

Ranko Pović looked at the assistant coach he brought over and asked, "What do you think?"

Nekens looked at Popovich and yelled. "Since you can't defend, then attack, we need..."

……

On October 2014, 10, in the 19th round of the second division, Zaragoza will face Racing Santander at home

The stadium, which can accommodate [-] people, was packed.

Although the team has two consecutive draws and their performance is not good, Zaragoza fans still support the team and look forward to the team's ability to win Racing Santander at home.

Prior to this game, the team had faced a lot of criticism as the teams in their last three league games had all been drawn.

In Zaragoza's fan forum, many fans began to criticize the tactics of head coach Popovich, who did not know how to adjust to the opponent.

Because of the team's three consecutive draws, Zaragoza fans began to be dissatisfied.

They appear differentiated.

Some fans expressed patience with the team and gave Popovich more time.

Some radical fans chanted the slogan "Popovich get out" and advocated that the team change the head coach.

On various forums, the fans of the two factions refused to accept each other, and gradually developed to attack each other, arguing fiercely.

"If we can't win Racing Santander today, Zaragoza may fall out of the top six. If this continues, we won't even be able to compete for promotion to La Liga!"

Zaragoza fans are really not confident now.

"With Zheng Long guarding the goal, he shouldn't concede a goal, right?"

"With Zheng Long, the team should not lose. But offense is a big problem!"

"This……"

"After all, our team is really short of people in the midfield!"

"The head coach is also a big problem. You're right!"

"I hope the team can win this game!"

……

The Racing Santander coach shouted loudly in the locker room.

"Saragoda is nothing to worry about. It's just that the Chinese goalkeeper is in good shape these days. You need to pay attention when you shoot."

"When you are not sure, don't shoot easily!"

Zaragoza's organization was very chaotic during this time, and he was not very worried about Zaragoza's offense.

However, I am really worried about the state of Zaragoza's goalkeeper.

For a goalkeeper, if he is in good form, he is really fierce.

Any kind of shot can be saved.

But although the other party is in excellent condition, he is not very worried.

After all, no matter how good the state is, if your team shoots a few more times and shoots from the theoretical dead corner, can the opponent still stop it?
As long as your subordinates' ability to seize opportunities is strengthened and they are more patient, they may not be able to handle the opponent.

In Zaragoza's locker room, Popovich inspected his players.

he shouted.

"This is our home stadium, we want to bring the fans a victory. Use the victory to make the fans go home happily!"

"Today we will strengthen our offensive. Attack, and then attack, we must break through the opponent's city gate!"

Speaking of excitement, Popovich raised his arms and shouted loudly.

"Our goal in this game is clear, that is to win at home! Apart from winning, we have no other pursuit!"

……

Before the players of the two teams officially entered the field, the fans played a slogan.

"What we need is victory!"

However, when Zheng Long appeared on the field, the fans cheered and shook the cards at the same time.

"Dragon, please continue to guard our team!"

The team performed poorly, but the eyes of the fans are discerning.

Being able to keep a clean sheet in 7 games proves his hard work and performance.

In these few games, it was because of Zheng Long's existence that he managed to keep the goal.

Zheng Long's performance was very good. It was not his fault that the team failed to win.

Therefore, they cheered Zheng Long, hoping that the China goalkeeper would continue to guard Zaragoza.

With his presence, Zaragoza can be so stable.

Fans all hope that this China goalkeeper can continue to protect Zaragozad undefeated.

……

Just when the fans were discussing the team's issues, the head coach announced the starting list for this game.

Before the game, look at the starting roster announced by the team.

Everyone, including the opponent, was slightly surprised.

Zaragoza wants to trust the Chinese goalkeeper more, and has just put up such a formation.

Zaragoza played a 343 formation, or a 3151 formation.

Baston acts as an arrow and is responsible for attacking the city.

Willian Jose acts as a right forward and No. 7 Anel Hajic acts as a striker.

From left to right in the midfield, A. Doca, Pedro, Jaime Romero lined up.

The defensive midfielder continues to be Galareta

On the back line are Fernandez, Cabrera and Vallejo.

The goalkeeper is Zheng Long.

Originally, Zaragoza's back line was weak, but now Zaragoza dared to withdraw a defender and add a forward.

Is this an attempt to replace defense with offense?
Or do they just trust China's goalkeeper Zheng Long so much?

With such a tactic, can Zaragoda win?
Not only is the media having such doubts, even Zaragoza's head coach Popovich actually has no idea.

He looked at Zheng Long on the goal line and couldn't help praying.

"Long, this game is up to you. Don't let me down, don't let the team down, don't let the fans down!"

Standing in front of the goal, looking at the backcourt is very different from before.

Zheng Long patted his palm to encourage himself.

There are only 3 defenders in this game, and the defensive burden on their shoulders is even heavier.

But no matter what difficulties you encounter.

I must defend the last line of defense!
Keep the goal clean!

(End of this chapter)