"Newcastle is indeed not a fuel-efficient lamp."

Stephen Howard, chief reporter of the Sun, sat in the stands at St. Mary's Stadium and sighed in a sigh.

Their area is a media area, surrounded by media reporters from all over the world, most of whom are local British journalists, including reporters from authoritative newspapers such as the Times and the Guardian.

Sitting next to Stephen Howard was Charlene Lahry, known as the number one beauty in the British media field.

Charlene Lahry looked at the game with a frown with a frown, and his right spring onion index finger was placed on his lips, which made him feel a touching temptation.

After listening to Stephen Howard's words, she smiled faintly.

"How can a team that can rank at the forefront of the league be unable to have some ability?"

"I heard before that Alan Padu and Demba Ba were not in line, but Demba Ba still started in this game, so it seems that there should be no problem." Another reporter from the Guardian next to him analyzed.

Stephen Howard shook his head after hearing this, "It's not that simple, there must be something wrong. Didn't Alan Padu say before that his Ferrari was removed from the wheel, and he suspected that it was his own people?"

Many people around him nodded after hearing this.

This matter was first disclosed by the Sun. Could it be that there is still exclusive news?

"After our investigation, the biggest suspect is Demba Ba."

When everyone heard him say this, they suddenly realized.

If this is the case, how could the two of them have no conflict?

"After all, Newcastle's tactics are nothing to be said in detail. They are just typical changes in the English tradition of 442, and the changes are mainly concentrated in the first two forwards, Dembaba and Cise."

"The former is strong and is an arrowhead, while the latter is flexible and drags back slightly to form a layer. On both sides, the right side is Ben Alpha, who stands in front and cuts from the right side when taking the ball, forming a trident with the two forwards."

"Gutierrez is further back on the left, acting as a wing forward, and then forming a three-mile midfielder with Cabaye and Tiot."

When Stephen Howard said this, everyone immediately saw the situation clearly.

After all, he is the chief football reporter of the Sun, and the game analysis is to the point.

"Alan Padu is a head coach with very rough tactics. He only has the overall situation and no details."

Charlene Lahry obviously agrees with Stephen Howard's words.

"If we pay attention to Newcastle's lineup, we will find that one of the most important reasons why the Magpie's performance improved by leaps and bounds last season was the outstanding performance of the two Frenchmen, one was Ben Alpha on the right and the other was Kabaye in the middle. They are the most creative players in Newcastle's team."

"It's right" Stephen Howard nodded.

"Ben Alpha is not the team's offensive core at all. His biggest role on the right side of the frontcourt is to use his personal ability to attract the opponent's defense and create gaps for his teammates in the middle, especially Kabaye."

When it comes to this, Stephen Howard himself finds it strange.

"Realistically speaking, with Bielsa's character and ability, there is no reason not to see this."

Charlene Lahry couldn't help but smile, "This is like a polite gentleman who meets a scoundrel who is chaotic. The gentleman wants to play according to the rules of the game, but the scoundrel doesn't care about it and starts up and hits it randomly. What do you think there is any way?"

Stephen Howard and everyone around him couldn't help laughing.

Alan Padu's team has never been famous for creativity and offense. On the contrary, his team advocates simple, rough and direct traditional English play, and the offensive routines are also very rough.

"Actually, it would be unfair to say that Alan Padu has not changed in this game."

Stephen Howard pointed at the stadium, and at this moment, Dembaba retreated to defend and tripped over Tony Cross. The referee blew the foul whistle just right, but did not give the card.

"Charlene, have you noticed that Dembaba and Cisee have withdrawn and almost gave up their markings against two Southampton centre-backs, and more to cooperate with the midfield and oppress the two Southampton midfielders, Tony Cross and Modric."

Charlene Lahry nodded, "He wants to limit Southampton's offense by limiting the goal of two midfielders, and force Southampton to advance more long passes."

"Yes" Stephen Howard thinks that's the reason.

"Alan Padu is very smart. He competes in ball control. Newcastle has no chance of winning at all, so he gives up ball control and directly suppresses your double midfielder to minimize your effective forward ball route."

After pausing, Stephen Howard smiled confidently, "I'm sure this must be the most emphasized and the heaviest task in Alan Padu's tactics of this game."

"Belsa's starting lineup is also a bit of a problem. After Vidal was injured, there were obviously players like James Rodriguez, Isco, and even Coke, but he didn't need to. He chose the young player Pogba, which was too careless."

"There is also the frontcourt, Ibrahimovic plays center forward, and Hazard on the left, so that's no problem. Gareth Bale on the right didn't play, but the young player Ravel Morrison plays the starting lineup, which is a bit of a problem."

"Newcastle's tactic is right attack and left defense, so Southampton's right attack is very important. But this is the first time this season, no one knows how the effect is, but why don't Gareth Bale be needed?"

The Welsh performed quite well in Southampton this season, especially after changing positions to the right, and performed more comprehensively than when he was at Tottenham Hotspur.

"Maybe it's for the fifth leg of the UEFA Europa League group stage with Russian Anzhi in the middle of the week."

Charlene Lahry could only find such an excuse for Southampton.

Southampton played pretty well in the group stage of the UEFA Cup, with three wins and one loss in the first four rounds, and the same score as Russian Anzhi.

But the Swiss Young People, which ranks third in this group, is currently salivating about the right to qualify in the group, and the gap is not obvious.

Therefore, Southampton must win this game against Anzhi, Russia.

"That's all I can explain." Stephen Howard accepted it helplessly.

Otherwise, it is hard to imagine why Bielsa would not use a player like Gareth Bale, but chose Ravel Morrison to start. This is completely unreasonable.

But if it is a rotation, it is understandable.

After all, Southampton is now in multi-line combat

"Ten minutes"

Martin Hunter walked out of the home team coach's seat and came to the sidelines. He also squatted down next to Bielsa, who was already squatting on the sidelines.

Bielsa looked at Martin Hunter, who had been with him for two seasons, but this game would be his last match in Southampton's first team

After the game, he will go to the St. George's Training Centre to be responsible for the Glorious Revolution in England.

"We now have a ball possession rate, but we have not been able to form a threatening offense..."

Before Bielsa could finish his words, she replied directly, "There is no opponent."

Martin Hunter was speechless.

Newcastle does not have too effective offensive routines, but is this different from Southampton's poor offense?

If you want to win this game, you must adjust the team's offense.

But Bielsa seemed to have ignored Martin Hunter's thoughts, but muttered to himself.

"Alan Padu let the two forwards retreat so deeply. Although they suppressed our double midfielders, they liberated our central defenders and at the same time, they sacrificed their offense."

Newcastle's formation is still quite traditional England's 442 tactics, but the player's position and function have changed slightly, which has led to Newcastle's tactics still crossing the wing.

So, Cisse performed well last season and Dembaba shones this season, which is why.

But when these two forwards appear on the court at the same time, the problem arises.

"It's not that easy to suppress our midfield, and they have to pay the price."

Bielsa's mindless words suddenly made Martin Hunter's eyes lit up.

Yes, Southampton's midfield strength is notorious.

To suppress the Saints' midfielder, Newcastle will now dispatch Tiot, Cabaye and Gutierrez, not to mention the three, both forwards will have to retreat.

In other words, the three midfielders have restrained five opponents. How can you let Newcastle threaten?

"Then I'll remind them." Martin Hunter stood up.

But Bielsa suddenly grabbed him, "No need"

"No?" Martin Hunt was surprised, "Why not?"

Bielsa shook her head and smiled, "As I said before, coaches can only give guidance from the court, but the situation on the court is changing rapidly, so players must learn how to adjust their tactical responsibilities according to the situation on the court."

"I hope my players can learn to be their own head coach and learn to read and analyze the situation of the game."

Speaking of this, Bielsa's eyes flashed with confidence, "I believe they will find out soon."

What Bielsa said, if my players are not humans, I will be invincible.

What this means does not mean that players must become robots and perform the head coach's tasks mechanically and blindly.

Instead, we emphasize one thing, that is the player's execution and body

In fact, in Bielsa's tactical system, a flash of inspiration and creativity are quite important parts.

However, these are based on integrating into the team as a whole and serving the team as a whole.

"I understand." Martin Hunter suddenly realized again.

Yes, it is too simple to resolve Newcastle's tactics.

Isn't it enough to let Xavi Martinez and Varanedo hold the ball and assume the organizational responsibilities?

This season, Gary Cahill gradually lost Bielsa's trust and instead strongly supported young players such as Varane, Nastasic and Laporte to take the lead. Isn't it just to improve the defense's ball and organizational ability?

As long as the central defender can hold the ball, Newcastle will be in trouble

Especially Dembaba and Cise.

Should we keep guarding Tony Kroos and Modric who did not get the ball, or to keep guarding the two Saints central defenders who are responsible for the ball organization, but are not within the team's tactical scope?

They will become headless flies

And as long as they are in chaos, Newcastle's entire targeted defensive system will also be in chaos.

Martin Hunter suddenly realized that everything that happened in this game seemed to be outside the control of this slightly fat Argentinian, and he seemed to have taken all the considerations before the game.

Going to Laville Morrison, Pogba, and even the team coaching staff have some opinions.

But from now on, Bielsa doesn't seem to care about Newcastle at all, so she dares to be so arrogant.

Thanks to Alan Padu's words before the game, it seemed like he was sure to win.

Little did he know that in the eyes of Bielsa, his little tricks were simply not worth mentioning.

The reason why Bielsa doesn't break the deadlock now is to train soldiers. He is guiding his players to try to read and analyze the game more.

Thinking of this, Martin Hunter couldn't help but look up at the Southampton goal, and immediately captured a gratifying scene.

It turned out that Neuer was waving towards Harvey Martinez and Varane and called them over.
Chapter completed!