I brush achievements in football

Southampton's players were not bad when they went to the away game to challenge Rapid Vienna.

In this game, Ji Ya sent a relatively conservative starter, Davis returned to the position of the main goalkeeper, and the defense also resumed the configuration of the first round, with Dembele and Drinkwall in the midfield Te and Schneiderlin's three-defensive midfielder tactics, Lallana as attacking midfielder, Lambert and Giroud starting partner striker.

This set of starters has strengthened a lot in defense, but the offense has weakened a bit. Mkhitaryan and Lambert are not there, and Southampton can only rely on Klein and Drinkwater who go forward to create opportunities. , At the same time, Lallana's goal worked well in the counterattack. Southampton relied on a set kick to score. Giroud blocked Schneiderlin's shot in front of the goal. Southampton scored in the away game. leading.

Vienna quickly launched a fierce attack. They did not want to lose the game at home. In the second half, they relied on two consecutive shots and finally broke through the gate guarded by Davis. Davis saved the opponent's first shot. But failed to block the second shot!

The final score was one to one. Ji Ya failed to win the first European game coached, but he still got ten achievement points because he got the first European game points...

"I am quite satisfied with this draw. After all, whether it is me or my players, it is the first time to play a European game. It is a victory if we do not lose the game away. The second round of the game? Of course we must Try to win, Rapid Vienna is a strong team and we can learn something from them."

Kiya said in the post-match press conference, and then he took his players back to the UK, the next weekend is the third round away game against Leeds United, and the next week is the second leg at home game.

Two consecutive away games have had a considerable impact on Southampton.

However, when facing Leeds United, Southampton performed quite well up and down.

Leeds United are old rivals, and Leeds, who were lucky enough to qualify for the British Championship last season, did not make any decent signings in the summer. Their boss Bates just refused to open the money bag.

But it’s normal to think about it. It’s still difficult for the English Championship team to make money. If they invest a lot but fail to reach the top, it will be a headache. Talents like Bates will not invest when there is no opportunity. It's huge.

This is also why Southampton fans feel that Ji Ya is better-he just led the team back to the British Championship and spent tens of millions of pounds.

Everyone knows that Southampton's expenses are basically impossible to earn back in this year's league. !

Although this kind of thing is not uncommon in today's football, it still makes people feel admirable!

Bates is also a top rich man, but he has never spent his own money to enhance the strength of Leeds United. He would rather let Leeds United drag on half-dead, but also guarantee his own profits.

Last season, Southampton maintained a double play against Leeds United. This year, Southampton's strength has improved so much. Isn't it easy to beat Leeds United?

The results of the first two rounds also seem to prove this point. Southampton scored nine goals in two games without conceding a goal, ranking first in the standings, while Leeds only scored one point in two games, ranking low.

However, at Elland Road Stadium, Leeds United proved that they were once a strong team anyway, and the momentum of a strong team has not been lost!

Ji Ya sent an offensive lineup in this game. Although it was still four-four-two and the defense line did not move, there was only one Dembele in the midfielder, three attackers in the frontcourt, and the right side. Chamberlain, relying on Zomkhitaryan, and Lallana in the middle.

This kind of lineup has indeed weakened a lot in defense. No matter how strong Dembele is, there is only one person. The main reason is that Chamberlain and Mkhitaryan are not very involved in defense. Southampton's midfielder immediately began to struggle.

Although Mkhitaryan scored a goal through his own breakthrough at the beginning of the game, Leeds United scored three goals in a row in the next time, and it seemed that a brilliant victory was about to be achieved for a while.

Southampton launched a counterattack with offense in the second half. Lallana first helped the two forwards score a goal through two passes of his own, and then took a long shot to overtake the score. When the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game, Southampton beat Leeds United four to three in the away game and won three consecutive victories.

However, this victory makes people feel that Southampton's performance is indeed still somewhat ups and downs. Is Ji Ya's constant use of rotation tactics a little too confident.

Regarding this point, Ji Ya did not explain much. His constant rotation tactics are to test out a lineup that is more suitable for Southampton.

This game proved that at least two defensive midfielders are needed in the midfield, otherwise, the protection of the defensive line is too insufficient, especially when the two full-backs are constantly advancing.

"I suddenly felt that [-] is not very suitable for our characteristics... In fact, I have observed the youth training camps for a long time during this period. They all train players with [-] as the main lineup. Under such circumstances , If we insist on [-], many outstanding players in the youth team may not be able to gain a foothold in the first team." Ji Ya said to Benali.

"We are really used to four-three-three. On the forward line, in addition to the center forward, we generally have a forward with better skills who can play on the side, and a winger who is faster and more active on the side... It's just that in the first two seasons , We use [-] in the Premier League, because the players are not capable enough, so it is difficult to play, so we changed it to [-], adding a stronger defensive Simonlet in the midfield..." Benali replied.

"I know this, but it's not a problem of formation and tactics, but a problem of player ability... Our current players are not lacking in ability." Ji Ya replied with a smile.

"So how are you going to change tactics?" Benelli asked.

"I have already thought about it to a certain extent, and I have also thought about the personnel arrangement... We can play a lot of main players. If there is no fixed rotation, it would be a pity." Ji Ya replied.

"Fixed rotation?" Benelli was taken aback.

"Yeah, some players work better with some players, and some players don't work well with some players. As long as you find this point and rotate with a fixed partner, then it's very suitable. .” Ji Ya laughed.