The 236th chapter makes a fuss on Cannavaro
Twenty minutes later, the players warmed up and returned to the locker room!
Gao Bo washed his face in the sink in the visiting team's locker room, so that the cold water stimulated some energy and made himself look more energetic.
To some extent, Juventus is Luton's first strong opponent in the Europa League.
The format of the group stage is different from the knockout stage. Even if you lose one game, it is no big deal, because as long as the final points can be ranked in the top two.
As for Ajax, who met in the top 32, Gao Bo actually didn't pay much attention to it.
The current Ajax is not the Dutch super giants who used to dominate the European continent. They are now almost unable to keep their position in the Dutch First League. Where is the strength to compete in Europe!
Juventus is different.
The lean camel is bigger than Marathon. Even though Juventus is in poor condition in Serie A, they still have a team of world-class players. Facing such a team, any team in the world will Feel the pressure, let alone Luton.
After the players returned to the locker room, Gao Bo began his last mobilization before the game.
"In the past two weeks, we are all preparing for this game!" Gao Bo said.
Indeed, since the result of the draw, the team's training began to revolve around the opponent Juventus.
"Juventus is really strong. I must emphasize this!" Gao Bo pointed to the tactical board. "We must be especially careful with Piero. Even though he is thirty-six years old, if we relax against him at any moment Be vigilant and you will be punished!!"
"And Amaury!!!" Gao Bo continued, "Jeffrey!! When the football is flying in the air. Don't let him hit the ball!!"
Jeffrey nodded: "Leave it to me, boss!!"
Amaury's ability to work in the air is very strong. The two strikers of Juventus can be regarded as very classic double-forward partners. Amaury controls the high-altitude ball. Piero's skills make him extremely threatening when he has the ball. .
Behind the two forwards is the attacking midfielder Diego Ribas da Cunha from Brazil!
The midfielder from Brazil is a must in possession, dribbling, long shots and free kicks!
Ferrara's Juventus widow is used to the 4312 formation, standing behind the two strikers, is attacking midfielder Diego!
"N'Golo! Limit him!"
Kan Feature nodded. He is playing against Diego in this game.
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On the other side, in the Juventus locker room, Ferrara is also emphasizing some precautions to his players.
"In this game they have put in the main lineup, we must be more vigilant about this!!" Ferrara emphasized.
However, there are not many Juventus players who are listening carefully to what Ferrara has to say. Due to the decline in record, Juventus players know that the coach will not continue to sit in the position of head coach for long. After Ra said this, there are still many Juventus players who disagree.
It's just a third-level team, where can it be strong? For such an opponent, he has to send a main force, Ferrara has no idea what is thinking in his head...
However, the players did not embarrass Ferrara on the spot, at least they maintained respect on the surface, because in the dressing room, at least Buffon, Piero and other bigwigs still support Ferrara.
"They beat Roma in both rounds in the Europa League group stage!"
When Ferrara said this, the Juventus players are finally serious.
Roma is now second in Serie A. Ranieri's team quickly found their shape after the initial turmoil. The momentum of a wave of victories allowed them to gradually catch up with Inter Milan. Now Mourinho's ball The team has felt the threat from Rome strongly.
"They are a team that is good at counterattack!" Ferrara had obviously studied Luton. "They sometimes collectively press on the high position in the frontcourt, and sometimes they strangle in the midfield. They were also very disciplined when defending the backcourt. This is a team that focuses on defense!"
"For us, the key to this game is to attack. Don't expect the opponent to attack, and then we fight back!!" Ferrara said, that's for sure.
Can Luton take the initiative to attack? Gao Bo would not do such a stupid thing!
"Don't lose the ball easily in the frontcourt. If there is a sign of counterattack, it will be pinched out the first time!!"
Ferrara clenched her fist and said.
Only his voice echoed in the locker room.
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When the two teams played the following teams under the lead referee, it was already ten minutes later.
Juventus fans set off a lot of fireworks in the stands.
This is a characteristic of the Italian stadium. Later, because it was too dangerous to set off fireworks, it was later banned by the Football Federation.
But Gao Bo finally saw the original Italian stand fireworks show in the stands.
A lot of smoke filled the stadium, making the visibility of the stadium very low.
Surrounded by smoke, players from both sides appeared on the court.
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The development of the game after the opening seems to be the same as Ferrara expected.
Luton didn't use their favorite frontcourt press tactics in the away game, but retreated and started defense.
Ferrara felt more relieved when he saw it, everything seemed to follow his expectations.
However, he frowned slightly when he saw Luton's player position.
Not 442, but...433? !
Adam White played the position of the left winger, the center position was Vardy, and the right winger was Griezman!
The midfield trio is Drinkwater, Kanter and Kevin Keane. Kanter dragged in the middle, and Linkwater and Kevin Keane on the left and right moved forward.
This is a typical 433 midfield position.
Anyway, it's a defensive counterattack. What's the point of changing the formation to 433?
Ferrara found that not everything was as he expected.
It was like when he saw Luton's counterattack this time, Ferrara was frightened of a heart attack.
Diego tried to break through Kanter, but the little man with his ugly appearance caused the Brazilian to suffer.
He faked twice and then tried to break through from the right. He has already thought about it, as long as he breaks through Kanter, he will shoot immediately! !
As a result, Kanter quickly turned his heel to knock the ball back. Diego, who didn't react, hit Kanter's back and was knocked to the ground.
Don't look at Kanter's height, but the bottom plate is very solid!
When Diego fell to the ground and spread his hands to complain, Luton's counterattack had already come!
After Griezmann got the ball from the right, he made a wide range of diagonal long pass transfer!
The football was played from right to left and Adam was found accurately.
After Adam's ball, he did not dribble the ball, but passed the ball cross to Vardy, and then moved forward.
Vardy took the ball and turned and pushed it to the right.
Griezmann on the right put in and pushed the ball, and the football passed diagonally into the penalty area! !
Adam has run into Cannavaro's defense zone in the penalty area. He turned around immediately after taking the ball, and then took the ball down. The old Cannavaro couldn't keep up with Adam's explosive power and could only watch Adam. Break through the past from yourself.
Then Adam immediately kicked and crossed!
Vardy tried to tackle in the middle, but Chiellini's defense was still in place. He stretched out his foot to block the ball, and then Buffon quickly fell to the ground and took the ball into his arms.
Not long after the game started, Luton's counterattack created a great threat. If Chiellini hadn't fallen in front of Vardi, Vardi would certainly not let this opportunity pass.
Chiellini is also a brave artist. In which area, dare to use this footwork to block the ball, this kind of ball will cause an own goal if you are not careful.
Ferrara breathed a sigh of relief. When he reviewed Luton's attacking hand in his mind, he noticed something more different.
At the beginning of the game, Luton's counterattack looked the same as before, but it seemed to be slightly different.
The positions of the three forwards are very flexible, and their passing seems to have a certain purpose.
Ferrara is keenly aware that Adam's position is purposeful. His purpose... is probably Cannavaro!
The common characteristics of Luton's three strikers are flexibility and explosiveness.
The 37-year-old Cannavaro has rich defensive experience. He used to be the world's top central defender, but now Cannavaro's physical condition is definitely not as good as before!
Luton's side... I'm afraid I just want to make a fuss about this!