ASTNovels Chapter 362 Ronaldinho makes his debut, showing off with his points!
Chapter 362 Ronaldinho makes his debut, showing off with his points!
At the end of August, Leeds United went to Monaco to compete in the UEFA Super Cup.
This year's UEFA Super Cup pits Champions League champions Leeds United against Europa League champions Zenit St. Petersburg.
Before the game, the media were paying attention to whether Ronaldinho would make his debut in white.
Shen Hao confirmed this at the pre-match press conference in Monaco.
Of course you have to use it after you buy it.
It also gave him nearly a week to integrate into the team.
What should be instilled at the technical and tactical level is basically in place.
After all, he has rich experience and is not a young player. He knows how to play games.
Unlike young players who need to be subtle, they need to gradually master it as they improve their own strength and accumulate experience.
The fans in white were particularly excited.
They also want to see what kind of condition Ronaldinho is.
What kind of strength can he show at Leeds United?
However, everyone’s expectations are still very limited.
If Ronaldinho is still in the same form and performance between 2004-2006.
I'm afraid Barcelona won't be able to clear him out either.
Monaco, Stade Louis II.
The small stadium where every inch of land is precious is not full.
French fans are not interested in this game, and a trip to Monaco is not cheap.
And the number of local fans in Monaco is not large. It is a small principality with many wealthy people, so the popularity of civilian sports is very limited.
After Shen Hao entered the field, he sat on the coaching bench with a relaxed posture but a serious expression.
Of course, he also needs to take a closer look at Ronaldinho's actual performance.
When the starting players of both teams came on the field, the reaction from both the commentators and the fans was very enthusiastic.
"Ronaldinho and Ronaldo are wearing the same team jersey. This sight has not been seen since the 2006 World Cup!"
"It's a pity that Rivaldo has left Leeds United, otherwise the once famous Brazilian 3r combination would reappear at Leeds United!"
"Ronaldinho's spirit is very good, and he is relaxed and excited. It seems that joining Leeds United has rekindled his motivation for football!"
Zenit St. Petersburg is a real civilian team in front of Leeds United.
When the game started, Zenit St. Petersburg consciously set up a defensive counterattack.
Leeds United controlled the rhythm calmly and then gradually attacked the opponent's defense.
Modric and Rakitic organized the offensive in the midfield, and Ze Roberto returned to the midfielder today.
When Ronaldinho received the ball on the left side of the frontcourt, he naturally attracted two Zenit St. Petersburg players around him to flank.
Van Bronckhorst quickly went down the left wing. As long as Ronaldinho passes the ball, Van Bronckhorst can receive the ball and then deliver shells into the penalty area.
The moment Ronaldinho raised his leg to pass the ball, Zenit St. Petersburg's defensive players turned their focus and retreated behind, hoping to pursue and block Van Bronckhorst.
But Ronaldinho's foot changed its movement the next second.
Dial the ball to change direction and speed up the cut!
Break through the gap in the flanking attack in an instant!
The audience's eyes lit up. Ronaldinho, who had picked up speed, had just reached the left area in front of the penalty area. He immediately stopped and smashed the ball in a cross direction to avoid the opponent's blockade. Then, with a shake of his ankle, he hit the ball straight to the ground. Plug out.
Ronaldo's diagonal movement was obviously a beat slower.
As a result, when he touched the ball in front of the small penalty area, he was almost face to face with the goalkeeper.
He tried to pass the ball past the goalkeeper, but the opponent fell down and broke the ball out of the baseline.
Ronaldo turned and clapped his hands towards Ronaldinho.
There is no problem with the opponent passing the ball, and the timing is exquisite.
But I haven't played football with him in two years.
The sense of tacit understanding is somewhat unfamiliar.
Shen Hao sat on the coaching bench thoughtfully.
He wants a Ronaldinho who can single-handedly overcome five levels and defeat six generals during his peak period.
But it is obviously not realistic anymore.
So as long as Ronaldinho can reach a level close to his peak, he will be content.
And even if Ronaldinho like that cannot frequently tear apart the opponent's defense with his personal ability, he can at least play a role in leading from point to point.
In contrast, Leeds United's technical and tactical play will have to change.
Because Ronaldinho has never been a simple winger.
He is more of a winger.
Create opportunities in the frontcourt and dominate the situation.
Leeds United's offense is gradually getting stronger.
Ronaldinho was active on the left side of the frontcourt, and his active movement allowed the Leeds United midfielder to frequently transfer the ball to his feet.
Zenit St. Petersburg's players immediately started to press him when he moved to meet him.
Ronaldinho is always able to make a fake move as soon as he has the ball or speed up to get rid of the sudden burst.
Then continue to shake and change the direction of the ball to continue advancing.
The pressure on Zenit St. Petersburg's defense was overwhelming.
Unconsciously, more and more players surrounded Ronaldinho.
Just after 20 minutes of the game, Ronaldinho had just received the ball inside the frontcourt, and at least three players around him rushed to surround him.
Ronaldinho decisively passed the ball across the center.
Modric followed up and changed the ball and sent the ball straight into the right rib area of the penalty area.
Deisler cut inside into the penalty area and passed the ball across the ball.
Ronaldo has only one player defending in the middle of the penalty area!
He took the initiative to stop the ball in response, and his shoulder-slumping posture changed from a reverse cut to a breakthrough. The defender's center of gravity changed sharply, but Ronaldo rushed in from the front right, lightly pulled the ball with his left foot and then faced Zenit St. Petersburg's goal. He stretched his bow and nocked an arrow, and volleyed the ball with his right foot.
The football flew into the upper right corner of the goal like a cannonball!
"Ronaldo scored! The goal looked a bit easy. The defensive players who surrounded Ronaldo at the beginning were restrained by the threat created by Ronaldinho and shifted the focus of defense.
The result gave Ronaldo an ideal space to play in the penalty area! "
"This is a bit like Leeds United's forward coordination two years ago. At that time, the trident composed of Ribery, Ronaldo, and Rivaldo had ebb and flow of threats on the front line, covering and containing each other, which brought about Leeds United’s entire offensive system has a bursting effect!”
"Ronaldinho has just come to the team, and Brother Hao's use of him will definitely change over time, and there may be some unexpected situations that arise."
Ronaldo ran to celebrate, and Ronaldinho rushed from behind and put his arm around his shoulders. After the two Brazilian Golden Ball gentlemen hugged each other, they turned around and opened their arms to other teammates.
The players of Zenit St. Petersburg looked solemn, and the huge pressure made them feel even more heavy about the next game.
After the kick-off, Leeds United still controlled the initiative on the field, and Zenit St. Petersburg's sporadic fast breaks were well contained by their defense.
Kompany, who started today, showed good condition, which made Shen Hao slightly relieved.
Leeds United's offensive threat still radiates around Ronaldinho in the frontcourt.
Ronaldinho showed superb ball control skills, breaking away from short distances and disrupting the opponent's defense in a flash.
Modric and Rakitic took turns to support him on his right and behind, while Van Bronckhorst shuttled from time to time on the left to form a support or breakthrough point.
Just after 35 minutes of the game, Ronaldinho kicked off the left side of the frontcourt and sent a precise overhead pass.
The football drew an internal arc in the air and fell to the right rib area of the penalty area. Deisler rushed in and cut in to get in place, and volleyed the ball towards the near corner of the goal.
The goalkeeper of Zenit St. Petersburg made a heroic save to block the ball.
However, the football that flew out was controlled by Modric on the penalty area line. The latter stopped the ball and then passed it diagonally to the ground.
Passing through the gap in the crowd in the chaotic penalty area, he accurately found Ronaldo in the middle of the goal.
Stop the ball, swing your legs in place and shoot.
The shooting effect is not visually stunning.
But the football rolled into Zenit St. Petersburg's goal!
"Go in again! Ronaldo scored twice!"
"It was a pity that Deisler's shot was saved, but Modric's calm assist made up for it."
"Two goals ahead, Leeds United are expected to complete their third consecutive European Super Cup!"
Sitting on the coaching bench, Shen Hao looked calm and natural, but in fact his mind was racing rapidly.
Ronaldinho's overhead pass just now found Deisler's cooperation, which made him realize that his future work at Leeds United will be more carried out on older players.
In other words, everyone must keep up with Ronaldinho's pace.
Instead of Ronaldinho replacing Robben in the past two years, Ribery plays a similar winger role to them.
As for Ronaldinho himself, as long as there are no problems with his condition, it seems difficult to place more demands on him in terms of role.
Zenit St. Petersburg, which was two goals behind, further shrunk its defense.
They were forced to form an iron barrel array.
Leeds United launched a siege, Modric, Rakitic, Deisler, Ronaldinho.
Even the two full-backs can turn inside the frontcourt to try a long shot.
Unfortunately, the attack was lively and they were unable to score any more goals before the end of the first half.
Returning to the locker room after halftime, Shen Hao made some reminders on flexible tactical changes.
In the second half, the two sides returned to the court and changed sides to fight again.
The suspense of victory seems to have disappeared.
Leeds United almost played this game as a warm-up match.
However, they remained absolutely serious and committed.
When Ronaldinho was asked by Shen Hao to take the initiative to reduce the degree of sticking to the ball during halftime, he was very responsive.
In the second half of the game, if it is not necessary after receiving the ball in the frontcourt, there will be no breakthrough or escape, but the ball will be directly passed to teammates and then run.
Leeds United focuses on the right wing.
Belletti and Deisler continued to deliver shells into the penalty area on the right.
The two's offensive space is more ideal than they expected.
Because Zenit St. Petersburg's defensive focus is on Ronaldinho and Ronaldo.
In the 64th minute of the game, Belletti moved inside from the right wing and met Deisler's through ball.
Belletti, who changed the direction of the ball and reached the right flank of the penalty area, then passed the ball back in an inverted triangle.
Ronaldo's outflanking in front of the goal drove Zenit St. Petersburg's defense to retreat. The space between the back line and the midfield line was seized by the forward Modric, who met the ball and fired a powerful shot.
boom!
The football hit the inside of the right post and bounced into the goal!
"Modric scored another goal for Leeds United! The goal was scored cleanly!"
"Whether it's on the left or right, we can tear apart the opponent's defense. Ronaldinho's great role is his containment ability. This is the deterrence of a superstar!"
"Yes, even if he does not touch the ball on the court, as long as he appears in the right position and moves in a threatening area, the opponent cannot ignore it and must be surrounded and blocked in advance."
"So it will be easier for Deisler and Belletti to play a threatening combination on the right!"
The score became 3:0.
Leeds United secured victory.
Shen Hao started to make substitutions.
Kyle Walker, Baynes, and Seth Johnson appeared one after another.
Leeds United began to change their style of play.
The team's formation retreated to strengthen control of the rhythm.
At this time, Deisler took the initiative to retreat, which was completely a habit he had developed.
Many years ago, when he was still in German football, he was a genius there and could play big-time football.
However, after coming to Leeds United, whether it was because he was reborn and felt grateful, or because there were so many outstanding players in the Leeds United team, he realized that he was not unique among this group.
Therefore, over the years he has played for Leeds United, he has gradually shown his diligence and initiative.
This is why Leeds United fans love him.
Not only is he loyal to the team, but he also works hard on the court.
When you're on the bench, give it a chance and fight.
When playing the main force, you can do as you are told.
Play from the right to the left, from the left back to the right.
Occasionally, he will return to the middle.
He never complained.
No one knew that fear existed within him as well.
He is no longer afraid of confrontation and injury, but he is afraid that he is not worthy of the team and will be eliminated, and then his football career will come to an end.
Shen Hao saw his performance and remembered it in his heart.
Some players in the team are the absolute core, while others are indispensable parts.
Deisler falls into the latter category.
Without him, Shen Hao would probably have a headache in arranging his troops.
After Leeds United withdrew, the formation changed a bit.
It almost became 442.
Ronaldinho and Ronaldo are left in the front.
Zenit St. Petersburg actually knew that there was nothing they could do about it.
But when it’s time to struggle, you still have to show it.
When they launched a counterattack, Leeds defended with ease.
Apart from the explosion of Kyle Walker's defense, there was no chain reaction that caused the defense to collapse.
Neuer has not withstood much test.
As the game approached the 85th minute, Leeds United launched a fast break from the backcourt.
Ronaldo stopped the ball in the middle of the frontcourt to form a containment. Instead of trying to dribble forward personally, he passed the ball diagonally to Ronaldinho.
Ronaldinho passed the ball from the side and faced only one defensive player. His dribbling breakthrough was very exciting.
While running, he faked the ball to deceive the opponent's center of gravity and broke through cleanly.
After forming a single shot, he easily hit a lob when facing the attacking goalkeeper.
The whole movement is smooth and smooth.
but...
The football missed the right goal post by a hair.
This made Ronaldinho, who was turning around to celebrate, stop and put his hands on his hips with a helpless smile.