95 It’s not enough to win the championship

95 It's not enough to win the championship

"Judging from the results of the game, it is indeed satisfying, but you see, boss, here, and here, we still have problems in offense and defense." After the friendly match between Inter Milan and Slovenia, in the hotel where the Argentine team stayed, Leon and coach Bielsa analyzed the shortcomings of the Argentine team in this friendly match.

"Look again, boss. On the contrary, our substitute players didn't have these problems after they came on the field. In fact, we could score early in the game against Slovenia." Leon spread his hands and said to Bielsa.

Bielsa nodded, "In terms of offense, we lack depth. Luiz and Maxi are both good team players. However, in terms of personal ability, Aimar and Riquelme must be more prominent. Our next match against Nigeria We still have two days to adjust before the game, and I think the Argentine team will be at its best before the World Cup."

"Well, that's right. But boss, I think we still need to strengthen the practice of set-piece defense. You see, the only few chances for Slovenia were obtained from set-pieces. The height of Samuel and Ayala They are not tall enough, and the average height of our defense line is even less than 1.8 meters, which makes us more disadvantaged when facing tall teams." Leon pointed to a shot on the video and said.

"Yes, but our defense cannot be adjusted, so we can only suppress the opponent as much as possible during the game and give the opponent less set balls." After all, height is born. If the average height of the Argentine defense is taller Ten centimeters, so what are the other teams playing?

God is absolutely fair, he never creates an invincible creature. It is even more impossible for human beings to be invincible creatures...

Argentina beat Slovenia four to zero in their penultimate World Cup warm-up match. They scored two goals in each half. The strong momentum of the defending champion also made the major bookmakers adjust Argentina again after this friendly match The team's championship odds.

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There is only one week left before the start of the World Cup, and the top 32 are all preparing for the competition intensely.

During the two days of June 3rd and June 4th, the Argentine team mainly conducted deep passing training, because the Argentine team is the favorite to win the World Cup, so it is impossible for them to expect every opponent to match They fight each other.

They have to prepare themselves for tough battles.

On June 4th, when the Argentine team was preparing for the warm-up match against Nigeria, a big man appeared in the Argentine team's training ground.

The champion of the 2002 World Cup and the current record holder of the World Cup total goal scorer Batty came to Germany to visit this Argentine team.

"Oh! Dude, I didn't expect you to come to visit the class today." Leon said after hugging Batty affectionately.

"Haha, it looks like you guys are in good shape, how's it going, is everything ready?" Net didn't skip words. The arrival of Batty made the Argentine team's training ground suddenly lively, because many players in the Argentine team grew up watching Batty's ball.

As one of the youngest teams in this World Cup, the only loopholes and shortcomings of the young Argentina team may be what experts call the experience of the competition.

"Gabriel, you really surprised me!" After seeing the old man, Uncle Veron came up and gave Batty a hard punch.

After retiring, Batty is now the commentator of the Argentine digital satellite TV station. In this World Cup, he will explain the Argentine team's game together with Kempes and Varidek.

Crespo, who partnered with Batty in the 2002 World Cup, also came to hug his former partner. Bielsa also patted his former favorite with emotion and said: "Actually, you can persist until 2006, Gabriel you."

Batty shook his head, "You see we have so many excellent strikers. To be honest, I have watched a lot of Gonzano (Higuain) games. He is a very good young man, and Tevez is also good. Look what he did at Inter Milan. Cruz is a calm killer, he will help us when necessary, not to mention Messi, this kid is a copy of Diego (Maradona). Haha , of course, we have the best players in the world right now."

Looking at Leon, Batty also suddenly felt that the decision made by himself, Zanetti, Ortega and others four years ago was so wise. He was really born for Argentina.

"Gabriel, since you're here, would you like to change into your clothes and play football with us?" Veron asked, patting Batty on the shoulder.

"Of course, I haven't played football for a long time, come on, let me play with you." Batty smiled and nodded.

On the training field, the addition of Batty made the training atmosphere of the Argentine team a lot easier. Although he has retired for two years, Batty's strength is still beyond doubt. On the training field, Batty also points out Higua from time to time. Because of the movement.

"It looks like Gabriel likes Conzano," Leon said to Cambiasso.

"Well, I heard that Batty would go to watch Gonzano's games when he was playing in China. To be honest, Gonzano will definitely be his No. 9 successor in the future." Cambiasso laughed said with a smile.

"Yes, although Gonzano is now wearing the No. 9 jersey left by Batty, he has not yet reached the level of Batty. This World Cup is a rare training opportunity for him and Leo. , Their future is what we really look forward to." Leon nodded and said to Cambiasso undeniably.

It seems that because of Batty, Higuain's condition is really good today. The biggest problem of Higuain in his previous life was his shooting. There is absolutely no problem with his running position, but his shooting lacks stability, otherwise he can still score. More more balls.

And Barty? Batty is best at shooting, so he also gave some pointers on Higuain's shooting, and the entire Argentine team's training ground seemed very lively.

"In our current state, although it is very good, it is far from enough to win the championship." Bielsa said with a frown on the sidelines of the court.

He is well aware of the strength of the opponents in this World Cup. Although the Argentine team is world-class in all aspects, compared with the Argentine team that was hailed as the strongest in history four years ago, this Argentine team does lack a bit of sharpness.

There is no problem with rhythm at all, and teams with Lionwell never have to worry about rhythm and ball possession. The defense is also very good. Samuel's growth over the past few years has allowed him to play with Ayala with ease. In addition to the points that need to be paid attention to when defending set balls, the defense of this Argentine team is definitely the best in this World Cup. One of several teams.

The problem is still the offense. In fact, Bielsa has considered using one of Aimar and Messi to play, because the roles of Luis Gonzalez and Maxiro Adriguez are somewhat repeated, and the Argentine team often lacks breakthrough and depth in the frontcourt.

Although Leon and Cambiasso often plug in, the feeling of this Argentine team is that it has a strong aura and lacks a real sense of shock.

The unsolvable breakthrough of Aimar and Ortega in the 2002 World Cup is unforgettable. In that World Cup, without these two, it would be really difficult for the Argentine team to reach the end.

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On June 5th, the Argentine team finally ushered in the last test before the start of the World Cup. They ushered in the African Eagle Nigeria in Hamburg.

For Leon, Nigeria has a different meaning, because four years ago, it was in the first World Cup match against Nigeria that Leon, who was only a few days away from turning nineteen, wore the Argentine national team for the first time. Captain's armband.

Meeting Nigeria again this time, Leon also expressed his hope that Nigeria would bring them good luck before the game.

In the stands of the World Cup in Hamburg, Batty and Ortega, who won the championship for the Argentine team in 2002, all came to Germany. As the golden generation of the Argentine team, they are looking forward to this young Argentina's ability to defend the World Cup. .

The young Leo Messi will start today, as the team's shadow striker, and his partner is the same young Higuain.

On the left and right, Bielsa chose Aimar and Luis Gonzalez. On the central axis, Mascherano got a chance. He also seemed confident.

He will be partnered with national team captain Leon today.

On the back line, Burdisso and Coloccini served as central defenders, Ayala served as left back, right back was Zanetti, and substitute goalkeeper Ustari replaced Abbondancheli today.

This was the last test of the Argentine team before the World Cup. In the stands, other powerful scouts came to the scene, because they knew that the Argentine team would definitely reveal something about them in this game.

A cup like the World Cup is a test of a coach's command. He must control the state of the team. Now is the time for the Argentine team to be in state, so this game is also very important for other teams.

Especially Côte d'Ivoire, Argentina's opponent in the World Cup opener, this African powerhouse may not have some ideas of its own.

In the player channel, the players of the two teams are already waiting to play. Messi and Higuain are slightly nervous. These two little guys are trembling a little, while Leon is wearing the armband and walking in the first place.

With the sound of FIFA Fair Play, under the leadership of the referee, the defending champion appeared!

"Argentina! Argentina! Argentina! Argentina!!"

"Must win! Must win! Must win! Must win!"

The exam begins!