Godfather Of Champions

Since his debut in professional football, George Wood has given the impression that he is excellent defensively and worthless offensively. When everyone was playing against Nottingham Forest before, they would not consider defending George Wood. He almost never stepped forward and participated in the offense. In the past, some critics even joked that Nottingham Forest "was twelve men on defense, but only ten men on offense" to illustrate how little Wood contributed to the team's offense.

But three and a half seasons have passed, and now everyone finds that the other half of the talent in that "defensive genius offensive waste" is slowly awakening. His defensive performance in this game was relatively average, but his offensive participation was impressive.

How much potential does this kid have to tap...

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"George Wood's shot! It's a pity that he didn't score. But this attack made Makelele very embarrassed... We rarely see Makelele like this. In physical confrontation, he is completely at a disadvantage."

Terry ran to support, but did not catch up, only had time to pull Makelele up. "Do you need help?" He made Makelele feel despised out of good intentions. He shook his head vigorously: "It won't be like this next time, I promise."

He had to admit that he underestimated the enemy when he was defending Wood, because his previous impression of this man made him feel that Wood would not be too threatening.

He looked at Wood from behind and clenched his fists.

This shame must be doubled back!

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George Wood's shot on the left did not allow Chelsea to adjust their defensive strategy. They still placed heavy troops on Ashley Cole's side, seeming to deliberately indulge George Wood.

The commentator is looking for reasons for this arrangement, of course it is the reason he himself came up with... Some commentators hope to do this kind of thing, relying on their specious understanding to make judgments on the game format, and use their own brains to replace both sides. The coach seems to be more professional than the head coach directing the game, so it can trick some audiences into supporting their views. If you guess it right, it's good luck. If you guess it wrong, just say haha ​​and let the topic go.

"Chelsea did not make any defensive adjustments to the wing of Wood... In fact, it is normal. Although Wood was very active on offense in this game, he is not a professional offensive player after all. He is not as threatening as Ribe on offense. Li, Lennon and others are threatening. Chelsea can’t rush to adjust their defensive focus because of his short burst. Ashley Cole is obviously under more pressure..."

In fact, this has nothing to do with the threat, Chelsea did not adjust just out of trust in veteran Makelele.

Makelele has faced various offensive players in his career. Many of them are world-class players. He has rich experience and has experienced all kinds of storms. Couldn't a George Wood still deal with it?

After Van der Vaart tasted the sweetness, this time he moved the football to the left without hesitation. Compared with the last time, his passing this time is just right in terms of strength, speed and accuracy. George Wood can stop without any effort.

Wood stopped, and Makelele came up.

Everyone was looking forward to another unreasonable breakthrough by Wood, but they didn't know that Wood was in a very uncomfortable situation on the court.

The football stopped at his feet, and less than three meters away from him stood Makelele, who was waiting. He didn't step forward to grab his own ball, but he didn't know what to do.

As a defensive player, Wood can feel the pressure radiating from Makelele, the kind of pressure that I have confidence to stop no matter where you break through.

From a professional point of view, Makelele's position is very good. What's more, once Wood stopped the football, he would not be good at making moves next.

He is more suitable for the kind of work that keeps football in motion. For example, the next time he broke through successfully, he made the next move in an unconventional situation without thinking with his brain, just following the instinctive reaction of the body. .

Once the body is stopped and the brain has a chance to think, the mind will get stuck.

How to do?

Makelele quietly looked at the man in front of him and the ball under his feet, without intending to stab him. He is waiting for Wood to do the action. Don't know what to do? As I thought, this kid has too little experience on offense. His amazing performance just now is just physical instinct.

Just need to get stuck in the position and he can do nothing.

Van der Vaart didn't wait for another beautiful attack to appear, he looked at Wood strangely.

There is clearly time in the back, as long as a breakthrough can pose a threat again. Wood decided to force a breakthrough. In the last confrontation, he knew that his physical advantage and speed advantage were very obvious. Since it was possible that time, it should be possible this time.

Wood jerked the football forward, ready to start. At the same time, Makelele quickly turned around to separate him from the football. Wood hadn't speeded up yet, but just hit Makelele's back at the start. He wanted to knock the Frenchman away, he did knock Makelele away, but he didn't tilt to the side to clear the way for him, but pushed Makelele toward the football ahead.

The opponent took advantage of the chance to catch up with the football and cut off the football that originally belonged to him.

The defense was successful.

Wood just froze for a moment, and then quickly launched an on-the-spot counterattack. He leaped towards Makelele as a cheetah, and the two were entangled.

Essien came up to respond, allowing Makelele to get out of the predicament, otherwise he might have just grabbed Wood's ball and was snatched back by Wood... That would be even more embarrassing.

After the football was passed to Essien, Wood also changed goals and turned to pounce on Essien.

Makelele looked at his opponent's back and shook his head slightly. Interesting guy, who changed roles so quickly after being intercepted, didn't seem to be affected by the loss... Or he was always ready to lose the ball, and was always ready to take the counter?

Thinking of this, Makelele suddenly wanted to laugh, it was indeed like the mind of a defensive player.

Although he is now the enemy, Makelele kind of likes this taciturn boy. Maybe it's because there are fewer and fewer players who specialize in defense now.

On the court, they are all blue-collars who are not paid attention to, but they are indispensable and important people in every team. This is really a contradiction...

But boy, I know you are in good health and fast. Defense is not a job that can be eaten by the body alone.

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"Makelele and Wood are up against..." Dunn murmured off the court, "This must be the idea of ​​that **** Mourinho." He turned to look at the Chelsea coach next door, Mourinho was right. Staring at the pitch intently.

Mourinho was willing to use Makelele to guard George Wood. Dunn did not expect that Makelele would always follow Van der Vaart.

Now Van der Vaart was followed by Essien, George Wood was entangled by Makelele, and he assisted Ashley Cole on the wing and was heavily defended by Chelsea.

The scene was deadlocked again, and the forest team's offense did not improve for a long time.

Dunn glanced at the big screen, which showed the game time. It is the 68th minute of the game.

He decided to make substitution adjustments.

There is no one on the bench now. The players are out to warm up. Every time they are called out by assistant coach Chris Lak to warm up to ensure they can be on the court whenever needed.

"Go and call the little monkey." Dunn said to Tang, who took his orders and left.

Soon, Gareth Bale ran back with a look of excitement, and when he saw Dunn he asked, "Boss, should I be on the court?"

Dunn nodded, took the tactical board from Tang, and pulled Bell to the sidelines.

"You go up to support the offense. Do you see where Wood is now?" he asked, pointing to the court. Wood was holding the ball from the wing, and Makelele forced it. This time Wood did not choose to force a breakthrough, but passed the football to Van der Vaart. This move is somewhat helpless, because it was Van der Vaart who passed the football to him just now.

"I saw it." Bell nodded.

"Our offense on the right is blocked. Now Wood on the left lacks support. If you can move from behind, Makelele will be very uncomfortable."

Layton Barnes is indeed better defensively than Bell, but now Dunn needs offense, not defense. He wants to win Chelsea away, not just content with a draw.

"If you set the side and bottom, you must be firm. You can't hesitate. Otherwise, you won't be able to pull Makelele away. Just rush forward. Don't think about defensive things when attacking, and don't think too much about losing. How about the ball... Anyway, remember that when you rush up, there is George Wood behind you."

When Dunn said that, Bell smiled happily.

"Okay, get ready to play, go and take off this vest."

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"Nottingham Forest substitutions, No. 2 Gareth Bale replaced No. 22 Leighton Barnes."

The latest adjustments of Nottingham Forest were broadcast on the stadium radio.

Mourinho looked at Bell running on the court, and this figure evoked his unpleasant memories. This kid's famous battle was precisely when he scored the winning free kick at the last moment of the game against his own team.

Gareth Bale is a full-back whose offense is stronger than defensive. Dunn's intention to replace him is obvious-to strengthen the offense.

Mourinho is not afraid of Dunn's offensive, on the contrary, he is afraid of Dunn's strengthening of defensive strength, unable to shrink. Well now, as long as Dunn has the will to attack, Chelsea will have a chance to score.

With twenty minutes left in the game, let's see who gets the first goal!

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After Bell came on the field, the Forest team's left attack was strengthened. Makelele immediately felt the pressure of one-to-two.

When he watched Wood, Bell always rushed up quickly from behind. Does he leave Wood aside or ignore Bell this time?

The dilemma.

When he decided to keep his eyes on Wood, Wood passed the ball to Bale who was inserted later. Bale made an easy breakthrough and then passed. If it weren't for Terry, Van Nistelrooy would have to hit the ball again.

Dunn’s hand broke the original balance on the court, and if Chelsea did not adjust their defensive strategy, their right side would be sifted.

Mourinho had to give up the idea of ​​heavy defense on the left and restore the line of defense to a normal state. The best defense now is not to work **** the back line, but to seize the time to launch an offense, use a powerful offensive to push back the formation of the Forest team, and beat the arrogance of the Forest team.

As Mourinho previously said in his heart, in the final moments of the game, it is not who is more stable on defense, but who is more sharp offensively.

"After Gareth Bale came on the field, it effectively strengthened the Forest's left-side offense. But there are also drawbacks. As a result, their defensive strength is even weaker. Wood needs to balance offense and defense, and the two full-backs frequently assist. , I think the opportunity Chelsea is waiting for has finally come."

The Chelsea players also think so.

They stepped up their offense, and Drogba, Shepchenko and Robben all got shots. It was different from the first half. There was a lot of space in the forest team's defense in front of them, and the defense around them was not as tight as before.

After Van der Sar made two threatening shots from the opponent in a row, he was anxious and shouted at the pressing teammates: "Pay attention to the defense! If you go up and come back, don't go up if you don't come back!"

Of course, Dunn also saw the current situation. Chelsea's offensive was very fierce and was a countermeasure for the adjustment of the Forest team.

He got up from the coaching bench, walked to the sidelines, and shouted inwardly: "Chimbunda, go back to defend!" After Bell went up, the two full-backs assisted too risky and made Chimbunda defend better. Go back to strengthen the defense and curb Chelsea's offense.

"Wood! Come back to the middle!"

Now the formation of both sides is back to normal, it is boring to make Wood go to the left, and it also obstructs the movement of Bell and Ribery. It is a good choice for him to go back and defend firmly.

After both Wood and Chimbanda returned to the defense, the difficulties of the Forest team were alleviated. Chelsea are still looking for offensive opportunities, and did not shrink back because the Forest team strengthened their defensive strength.

There is not much game time left, and they are more anxious than Nottingham Forest. If in the end it is just a 1:1 tie with the opponent at home, it will be a big blow to the confidence of going to the away game in the second round.

Win, even if it's only 2:1!

George Wood's short offensive performance ended, and he returned to his best defensive job. At the front of the penalty area, in the middle of the court, build a wall for teammates behind.

Chelsea's offensive was getting stronger, and the Forest team's formation was suppressed again, and slowly, it became the same shortly after the start of the game-the Forest team fought their most handy defensive counterattack.

In fact, Dunn didn't shout loudly from the sidelines to let them defend against counters. This was purely a decision made by the players based on the situation on the court... or it was due to inertia. When the opponent attacked fiercely, he would unconsciously. Recover, lead the opponent out, and then suddenly hit behind the opponent to solve the battle at once.

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Mourinho replaced Ballack, replaced Joe. Cole intends to enhance the midfielder, he can see. Now everyone is anxious to attack, playing impatiently, and a little eager for success, but the effect is not very good. Too many midfield turnovers can only waste time and opportunities.

After Joe Cole goes up, he can slow down the rhythm by taking more balls, and then his technique can help Chelsea reorganize the midfield.

hope so……

Joe Cole passed the ball directly to the sideline for the first time. The commentator defended him because he had just played and hadn't gotten started yet, and he wasn't quite used to the atmosphere of the game. After all, the game has entered a white-hot stage.

Everyone believed it, and another minute later, Joe Cole was hesitant to hold the ball for too long and was knocked to the ground by George Wood. Although he earned a free kick for Chelsea, he wasted a better opportunity.

"Joe Cole hasn't entered the game yet..." This commentary was too pale.

The quality of Chelsea's free kick was not high, and Pikwe pushed it out after passing in. In the fight with Makelele, Wood relied on his body to grab the header again, and he continued to push the football forward.

Due to the defensive positioning ball and returning to the defense, there are not many players in the forest team in front at this time, only one person.

Van Nistelrooy came back to be a wall because of his height.

Eastwood was the one who received the ball from Wood.

"This is a counterattack opportunity for Nottingham Forest! But Eastwood lacks support. There is no teammate in red around him. He is dribbling the ball across the diagonal... Carvalho is following him closely."

Wood looked at the situation, hesitated a little and ran forward.

After two steps, he was overtaken...

Frank Ribery and Gareth Bale seemed to be in a 100-meter race, and the two rushed forward desperately, passing by Wood like a gust of wind.

Looking at the desperate backs of these two men, Wood slowed down, but this was only a momentary event. He changed his mind again, speeded up again, and chased the two men.

"Four on three!"

Chelsea’s backcourt is not counted as a goalkeeper but three defenders, but Nottingham Forest has invested four people to attack in the shortest time. The situation is not good for Chelsea.

Mourinho stood up nervously from his seat.

Carvalho didn't know what was going on behind him, he only knew that he couldn't let Eastwood take the football out, and continued to pressure him to the corner flag area. In this way, his defense is considered successful.

"Idea Wood!" Terry shouted loudly.

George Wood's active offensive performance in this game has successfully attracted enough attention for him. Chelsea players are thinking about what terrible shot this monster is about to take.

When Eastwood dribbled the ball close to the bottom line, he made a fake move to break through, swaying the space for a moment, and he passed without hesitation!

It's not a common air ball, but a fast grounder rolling against the turf!

Terry was preparing to defend George Wood, and almost everyone turned their attention to this compelling guy. Ribery stabbed and frightened all Chelsea’s heart attacks.

"Frank Ribery... didn't hit it!" Ribery shot at the football with his foot, but did not hit the football in high-speed sports, and the football leaked between his legs.

The narrator wanted to say that this was really an amateur mistake, but he hadn't had time to express such a sigh. I saw that behind the most crowded crowd, in the back corner of the goal, a red figure appeared on the track of the football...

Cech was already on the ground because of Ribery's first shot-he made a save, but instead of waiting for the football, he opened the city gate behind him.

This is Gareth Bale’s opportunity...

While running, Bell crossed his foot, hit the football on the inside of his foot, changed direction, and flew into the goal easily.

This is his first Champions League goal.

"Nottingham Forest's counterattack has finally paid off! Gareth Bale! Nottingham Forest leads Chelsea 2:1 away!"

Dunn took the lead and rushed out of the coach bench, cheering. This is the key to determine who can enter the Champions League final! (To be continued, if you want to know what's going on, please visit www.qidian.com, there are more chapters, authors are supported, and genuine reading is supported!)

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