"If we let him go, we’ll definitely concede a goal! If we don’t, who can keep up with Lu Yang running back and forth across the field? Does Millwall have such an Ironman?"
"Finally, I have to praise Morici for his exquisite pass. He’s incredibly talented in offense, and this ability to switch from defense to offense in an instant can break down any defense. He’s the perfect transition player!"
"Before the match, Millwall’s Head Coach said Morici was a low-grade engine, but now he might not think so. Even the once famous large-scale automotive brand General Motors acquired their turbocharged engines from small companies."
"Morici is just such a turbocharged engine! He has the ability to accelerate the offensive tempo again and again!"
The commentator exhausted all the words of praise.
Because these young Italian players truly deserve his compliments.
They played with dignity, even when physically at a disadvantage.
...
"What are you guys doing? Are you playing house? We are a Championship Team! We are the FA Cup runners-up!" Millwall’s Head Coach ranted in the locker room, "You’re not kids anymore, solve the match cleanly in the second half, alright?"
"Especially their number 24, I don’t want to see him roaming all over our half anymore! Mark him tightly!"
The Head Coach looked at player number eight, their defensive stalwart.
"But... if I follow number 24, what about their number seven? His dribbling and breakthroughs are pretty strong." Player number eight was a bit uncertain.
"Do you think he’ll still dare to attempt breakthroughs? If so, it means his opposing player isn’t putting enough pressure on him! So, do you know what to do now?" the Head Coach snorted coldly.
Player number eight and the team’s right-back nodded repeatedly.
Similarly, in the Star of Italy Team’s locker room, Lu Yang and Morici were also conducting a halftime summary.
Maniero and the other five advisors were in the locker room, but no one spoke.
They were only responsible for providing some data analysis that the coaching team would offer to the players, nothing more.
This was a match belonging to the young players.
Morici was reading match data, while Lu Yang was talking to his teammates: "Sevajos, Canyes, you both have to make breakthroughs in the second half. Especially you, Sevajos, I want you to use up your energy before seventy minutes! I will constantly press forward, cooperating with you on every attack!"
Sevajos frowned, wondering if Lu Yang planned to substitute him after seventy minutes and bring on Bai Zhami?
"This isn’t an easy task." Sevajos pointed to the bruises on his body, "They’re too violent; my body can’t handle it."
Lu Yang said, "Do you know what the biggest weakness of the English is?"
Everyone shook their heads.
Lu Yang said, "They lack endurance!"
After a moment of silence, everyone burst into laughter.
The tense atmosphere eased a bit as a result.
Lu Yang waved and said, "Of course, that’s just a joke. They also have players with great endurance, but... most English players, because they don’t pay attention to diet and engage in excessive entertainment, exhibit signs of early decline. This is similar to some South American players."
"Millwall players are either newcomers, or those who stayed are veterans, long past their physical peak. They may be stronger as a result, but their stamina and speed are far from what they were in their youth."
"In the second half, they won’t be able to keep up with us!"
"Sevajos, when you push forward, you like to keep the ball close; that’s your technical strength, but against today’s defenders, kicking the ball ahead and then chasing it is a better strategy. This protects you and lets you truly shake off defenders."
Lu Yang offered his suggestion.
At this moment, Morici spoke up: "Their left-wing player is their offensive core and more capable. Canyes, you should first stick with us in defense in the second half. On our side, Canyes and Parrot will feint, and Sevajos will spearhead the attack, trying to cut inside. Even if there’s no chance for a shot, aim to create as much damage as possible."
"In the second half, our key to scoring might be set pieces."
"I’m counting on you, Sevajos!"
"As for the defense... we’re on our own. They will definitely continue their aerial bombardment, and our height disadvantage is evident; there’s nothing we can do about it."
Sevajos nodded solemnly.
This is the treatment an offensive core of a team receives.
Everyone would offer him conveniences, create opportunities for him, and he has countless chances to squander ball possession, even a mission to do so.
This feeling is exhilarating. In Monaco, Sevajos envied the offensive core, as he could only assist and be an important rotation.
But now he realized he only saw others enjoying the benefits, not the challenges they faced.
An offensive core sometimes has to accept enormous challenges.
And even knowing what’s ahead, you must charge forward relentlessly.
This... is too difficult.
Sevajos glanced at Bai Zhami, hoping this brother could substitute for him early on, or else he might really get injured.
Maniero and others listened to this half-time analysis, exchanged glances, and nodded.
From a tactical and strategic point of view, Lu Yang and Morici did a good job.
They almost reached the level of a Head Coach in their analysis.