novelonline Chapter 258 Bolivia Special Training
Chapter 258 Bolivia Special Training
Chapter 258 Bolivia Special Training
Bolivia has entered early winter in May. This is the third time that the Chinese team has come to Bolivia this year. At this time, there are still 5 days before the opening game of the World Cup in Brazil.
The team's training base is located on a flat land between hills, which is less than 2 hours' drive from La Paz, the capital of Bolivia.
Although it was early winter, snow had fallen on the high mountains in the distance a few days ago. Stan raised his eyes and could see the white snow on the high mountains. On the nearby hills were some ruins, which were ancient relics, which were said to be the buildings left by the Inca Empire.
Training in such a place, apart from being a bit colder, can really be called a paradise in other respects.
After the first two training camps, both the Chinese team and the Iranian team have adapted to the environment here, and the cooperation between the two teams is also very harmonious. Stan and Queiroz are now good friends, and they will discuss tactics and the situation in the World Cup when they are free.
Iran is in the same group as Argentina, and there is also the European powerhouse Bosnia and Herzegovina in the same group. It can be said that the Iranian team has to work hard on the one hand and luck on the other hand if they want to qualify.
The Chinese team has two European teams, and the Iranian team's style of play is recognized as the closest to the Europeans, so training with the Iranians is of great help to China.
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Stan and Queiroz will stand together on the sidelines during training. The two are now really like the two coaches of the Swedish team back then.
Seeing Stan wrapped in a down jacket, Queiroz kept stomping his feet, "I've been in Guangzhou for a long time, and I'm afraid of the cold"?
"Of course, the highest temperature in Guangzhou is above 35 degrees now, but here it is 5 degrees. If you try it, you won't be able to stand it."
Queiroz nodded, "In June, it should snow here."
"Fortunately, I was already in Brazil at that time",
"You don't like it here"?
"of course not",
Stan looked at the mountains in the distance, thoughtfully, "I actually like this place quite a bit."
"Really? What do you like here"?Queiroz asked.
"I like the super slow internet speed here, and the intermittent mobile phone signal",
Queiroz laughed.
"Actually, so do I. Only here will there be a few days of complete silence."
Stan also laughed, "Don't you think every time you train here, the players are very serious"?
"Of course, there is no mobile phone signal and the network is slow. There is really nothing to do except training."
"However, this quiet time is about to pass. After 20 days, the spotlight of the media will blind our eyes."
"Come again when you have a chance",
"But can you lend me one," Queiroz said.
"Who"?
"No.9",
"Okay, but why him"?
"You know, our second opponent is Argentina",
Stan laughed, "Are you trying to imitate Messi with my number 9"?
"Although the gap is not small, he is the only "imaginary Messi" I can find that I am satisfied with."
"Okay, but I'm going to borrow someone from you too," Stan said.
"Who"?
"Gushannehad, Shujae",
"I borrow 1, you want to lend me 2"?
Stan chuckled, "Do you feel bad?"
Queiroz also smiled, "Deal".
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On the second day, Li Qiao was temporarily under the control of Queiroz, and Queiroz put him on the bench to fight against the main players in groups.
Argentina has a 433 formation, and Queiroz also arranged for substitute players to play 433. Li Qiao played as a left winger, which is actually the same position as he played in the Chinese team.
The Iranian team showed their strong strength in the top 10 match. In the end, they tied with the Japanese team and ranked second only because of a few less goal difference. The Iranian team's defensive strength is one of the best in Asia.
The Iranian team's defensive task is mainly assigned to 4 people - "Shujaei" in the midfield, "Nekonan", the left back No. 15 "Montazzeri" in the backcourt, and the left center back No. 5 "Sadhi" (Shujaei was assigned to Stan after participating in the training of the Iranian team).
These 4 people were on the field against Li Qiao. At first, Li Qiao was very uncomfortable with the Iranian team's style of play. The midfielder "Shujaai" was like a buffalo, his muscles were all knotted together. As long as he had physical contact with him, it was like encountering a wall.
During the Top 10 match, the Iranians froze Shinji Kagawa of Japan with a strong press. They also want to use the same method to freeze Li Qiao this time. If possible, they will also deal with Messi in the World Cup.
Li Qiao tried to get the ball, but every time the ball arrived, Shujaei arrived, and Shujaai didn't foul and kicked people, but just stood still and made it difficult for you to pass.
As a result, as long as the ball reaches Li Qiao, the offense will be stuck. Li Qiao can dribble the ball back, but in this way, the offensive opportunity will definitely be gone.
After this situation happened about 3 times, Li Qiao knew in his heart that he must make a change. Why is it difficult for Messi to defend?The main reason is that Messi will not be fixed in one position when playing football.
No matter how fast you are on the court, there will always be someone faster than you. Speed does not guarantee that you will definitely gain an advantage on the court, but if the position is flexible and versatile, then such a player is difficult to defend on the court.
If he couldn't do it on the left, Li Qiao ran to the middle, and then to the right. Queiroz saw Li Qiao's running position, and his eyes lit up. The coach didn't order him, and he would make changes according to the situation. Such a player is very good.
If the formation is set up on the court, there is no chance. The most likely opportunity is during the formation change. For example, if the coach asks the left and right full backs to switch positions, then it is an opportunity that can be used when the two of them exchange positions.
Every time Li Qiao changes positions on the field, the Iranian defenders must make a change. This is the so-called "handover".
Li Qiao knew that defensive gaps were most likely to appear in the process of "handing over people", so he made up his mind to do something when he changed positions next time.
Li Qiao ran from the middle to the left again, and the Iranian team did the same. Nei Kenan gave him a wink, and Shujae understood it. This is considered to be a handover.
But this time the situation changed, Li Qiao suddenly stepped forward, Nei Kenan and Shu Jiaai were taken aback at the same time, who is to blame this time?
In just a few tenths of a second, Li Qiao had passed between the two of them, dribbling away at high speed.
At this time, only No. 15 and No. 5 are left in front of Li Qiao, but in fact, only one person can press and defend Li Qiao, and the other person must delay to prevent Li Qiao from passing the ball suddenly.
Facing No. 15, Li Qiao passed easily. The central defender of No. 5 looked to the left and right, and the situation was not good.
No. 5 is still worried that he will be passed, so he keeps retreating. As a central defender, this is correct. The central defender must not pounce on the forward.
But at this time, Li Qiao's "Iranian teammate" was too weak. Under normal circumstances, the striker should now get in from the back of the central defender and let him be attacked from the back.
The teammate is incompetent, Li Qiao can only come by himself, and No. 5 is retreating, so there is a distance in front of Li Qiao, which is enough for Li Qiao to shoot.
Li Qiao waded the ball a little bit wider during the running process. When No. 5 saw Li Qiao's back of the ball pushing the ball, he knew that Li Qiao was going to shoot, so he leaned to the right side of the goal, preparing to be an obstacle.
His obstruction did not affect Li Qiao, Li Qiao drew the ball and flew to the right side of the goal.
The soccer ball that Li Qiao drew was very strange. It didn't spin at first, as if the friction force of the air was too great, and the ball couldn't spin. But when the ball reached a certain place, the ball suddenly started to spin, and the friction force obtained at this time was even greater, and the ball's change of direction was also stronger.
The Iranian goalkeeper "Hajiji" saw the football kicked by Li Qiao and didn't move at first. He thought it was an ordinary volley, but when the ball suddenly changed direction, Hajiji had no time to save it.
Li Qiao's goal made Queiroz very frustrated. He originally thought that as long as he played tougher, those so-called technical players could deal with them, but Li Qiao told him that unless he could achieve an even match on the field, otherwise relying on a strong defense alone would be inevitable.
Although the result was disappointing, after 30 minutes of training, Queiroz thanked Li Qiao and told Li Qiao that if he was interested in considering Manchester United, he could recommend it to his former boss "Ferguson".
Li Qiao thanked Queiroz, but did not agree to anything.
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In the afternoon training, Queiroz sent "Gushan Nehad" and "Shojaei". Stan was very happy. He arranged for them to attack Wei Xiao and Zhou Dun in the penalty area. Whether it is Belgium or England in the World Cup, they have centers that are not comparable to those in the top 10. Will the Chinese team's defense be able to hold on?Stan is a little worried.
After the training started, Wei Xiao and Zhou Dun really felt unprecedented pressure. It was difficult for the Iranian team to move, and their bodies were indeed better than Wei Xiao and Zhou Dun.
After 10 balls, Stein called a stop and walked to his centre-back.
"how do you feel"?
"I can't bear it," Zhou Dun said.
"These two are definitely capable of playing in the Premier League," Wei Xiao said.
"But do you know who is the center forward of Belgium, our first opponent in the group stage?"
As soon as these words came out, Wei Xiao and Zhou Dun stopped talking. Everyone knew that it was "Lukaku", who was 1 meters tall and was called a little monster.
Stan pointed to his brain, "Although you two are in great physical condition, don't always think about using your body and use your brain more, just like Cannavaro."
Wei laughed, Zhou Dun nodded.
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