What is a destructive midfielder?

Chapter 239 Maguire of Hull City (transitional chapter)

The draw for the UEFA Champions League group stage for the 2016/17 season has come to an end.

The end time is later than previous years.

After Li Kang took a simple photo with several old opponents holding the heavy trophy, he prepared to meet with the club staff.

Player representatives from 32 clubs, some of whom are hard to recognize.

After all, not everyone's appearance is as recognizable as Bell and Mbappé.

There was no sign of Messi.

The superstar's old adductor muscle injury has recurred, and it is still unknown whether he will be able to play in the first round of the Champions League group stage.

"Li, Leverkusen used the money you left to buy several people this summer, and it won't be a big problem to qualify."

"Maybe we can meet in the knockout round."

Brandt said confidently.

As a matter of fact, Leverkusen is not restricted by the 50+1 policy in the Bundesliga. With [-] million in hand, they are recruiting aggressively.

Balotelli, who has been "quiet for many years", was signed from Liverpool for 800 million euros.

100 million euros for Berbatov to return to the North Rhine.

1500 million euros signed Hernandez from Manchester United who was "not reused".

Visa-free Klose.
David Luiz was signed from Paris Saint-Germain for 4000 million euros.

It's all reinforcements for strikers and defenders.

As for the midfield
These days, it is difficult to find a good midfielder with money.

Joao Mario, who was finally targeted, joined Inter Milan.

No way.

Vorrell gritted his teeth, spent 6800 million euros, and signed the "abandoned" Ronaldo from Real Madrid!
The summer window is not over yet.

Media reporters are looking forward to Leverkusen's next signings.

On the return flight.

Wenger wears glasses and holds a book.

He is not only thinking about the rotation of personnel for the follow-up games. The Premier League squad for the new season will be updated around September 9.

Arsenal still have plenty of time to sign in and sell players.

But who else can you buy?

The strongest man is already in the formation!
Li Kang is watching the game of Hull City.

Before the Gunners and the Red Devils play against each other, they have to meet the challenge of Tiger City.

This season, Hull City has shown a dark horse.

With Maguire's excellent performance.

They defeated Leicester City and Swansea successively in the first two rounds of the Premier League, and are currently ranked first in the standings with the Premier League BIG5!

The bookmaker was so frightened that they quickly lowered the odds of Hull City winning the championship to 1000:1.

Four days later.

Premier League matchday is upon us again.

Emirates Stadium.

The crowd was full of people, and the seats were full.

The red and white scarves and team flags form the most beautiful wave in the bowl stands.

The mascot - Gunner Dragon interacted frantically with the fans on the sidelines.

"ESPN! ESPN! Good evening viewers."

"Now live for you is the third round of the 2016/17 Premier League season."

"Arsenal vs Hull City at home!"

"Everyone should still remember the FA Cup final two years ago, the Gunners reversed Tiger City! Ended the embarrassing record of nine years without a championship."

"I'm the commentator for this game, Zhan Jun!"

"Let's take a look at the starting lineups of both sides."

"Arsenal has undergone a substantial rotation of personnel! Perhaps it is in consideration of preparing for the Champions League."

"Wenger's formation is 4-4-2!"

"Goalkeeper:"

"The owner of Hull City wants to transfer the club to a mysterious consortium in the Eastern Kingdom."

"There are four Asian faces wearing yellow and black scarves in the stands!"

"Can you negotiate a good price and watch this game!"

"After Hull City was promoted to the Premier League, not only the head coach was pissed off by the son of the club owner, but also many core players were sold off!"

"At this time, the numbers of the players on the field are all big numbers!"

"The acting coach is Mike Phelan! He used to be Ferguson's assistant!"

"Their formation is 4-3-3!"

"Goalkeeper: Jakupovic!"

"Defenders: Muhammadi, Maguire, Davies, Robertson!"

"Midfielders: Hadlers, Krukas, Meile!"

"Forwards: Diomand, Mpokani, Masson!"

Although Hull City is a Premier League "elevator".

But his youth training is doing well.

Many teenagers have performed very well in past games.

After the opening whistle sounded.

The Tigers who got the ball frantically attacked Arsenal's half.

The head coach - Mike Phelan, has illegal and aggressive tactics.

No matter who the opponent is, the word anti-reverse is not in his dictionary.

After the football was pushed across the center line, it immediately shifted to the side, and the whole army pressed heavily.

"Junior Masson's ball was intercepted!"

"The person who completed this defense is Ramsey!"

After Ramsey exploded in the European Cup, he seemed to have lost weight.

It didn't hurt.

It will take time to get back in shape.

He handed the ball to Arsenal No. 10 immediately.

In an instant, Li Kang found the most suitable counterattack route.

Snapped!
The through pass like a sharp knife cut through the half of Hull City.

Morata is the best!
Seeing that he is about to catch the ball and form a single pole!

The Islington fans couldn't help cheering and shouting.

A big and burly figure put an end to the gunman's thoughts!

"Maguire!"

"This frontal interception was done very well!"

"Stopped Arsenal's fast break!"

"A typical heavy central defender, even Morata can hardly gain the upper hand!"

Morata was slightly surprised.

This silly big man in front of him is too strong in defensive position selection, close-up awareness, and anticipation of the ball, right?
The newly promoted British Championship still has such a talented central defender?
Talk about positive one-to-one abilities alone.

Almost as good as Juventus' defense team.

gradually.

Under the double-team of Hull City's returning defenders.

The Spanish striker had to pass the ball back to the back.

Arsenal reorganized their attack.

Time passed quickly.

until the end of the first half.

Arsenal, with a large-scale rotation, does not have many chances to threaten the gate of Hull City.

Maguire, who is protected by two midfielders, is like a god descending from the earth, and has repeatedly resolved dangers.

"Arsenal can't open the situation."

"This starting lineup is not enough to support them to play the best pass and cut."

"There are still Giroud, Sanchez, Cazorla and others on the bench!"

"New aid Xhaka has been suspended!"

"If this game is tied, the Premier League standings will be... Hey, other games played at the same time will also be upset one after another!"

Li Kang didn't find anything special about Hull City's tactics.

Very traditional British style of play.

Even if the midfield is out of touch, the defensive attitude of the opponent's two midfielders is still positive.

Force rather than grab.

Maximum protection of the back line.

The 68th minute of the game.

Arsenal teenager Holding moved forward to participate in the attack.

Li Kang received a pass from Ramsey in the rib area.

A 45-degree pass with the left foot!
The football made a graceful arc in mid-air and crashed into Hull City's penalty area!
Morat and Holding take off at the same time!
"Two ghosts knock on the door!"

"It was Maguire's head to clear the ball again!"

"Terrifying ability to stay in the air!"

"Oh? The referee's whistle has sounded!"

"Penalty!"

finally.

Arsenal 1-0 Hull City at home.

Wenger looked at the opponent's big-headed central defender with a tangled expression, as if hesitating for something.

　One more chapter, not so soon.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)