activa-t Chapter 219 Restraining Chelsea
Chapter 219 Restraining Chelsea
Chapter 219 Restraining Chelsea
Before the start of the game, Bates was chattering in Abramovich's ear, constantly promoting his team, as if Chelsea were the overlord of the Premier League, and other teams were just stepping stones below Chelsea's peak.
However, after a few minutes, Bates' expression became a little unnatural, while Abramovich was a little joking, and the slightly raised corners of his mouth betrayed his heart.
There is only one purpose for Bates to tout Chelsea so much, and that is to sell Chelsea at a good price, as if it is a commodity that must be beautifully packaged to be more valuable.
The reason why he invited Abramovich to watch today's FA Cup game instead of any Premier League game is precisely for this purpose.
The Premier League game is full of uncertainties. Even the league leaders are likely to be overthrown by the deputy squad leader in a league game, so Betts, who is relatively cautious, chose such an FA Cup game.
From the beginning to the end, Betts did not regard Notts County as a team of the same level, even if Chelsea was eliminated by Notts County in the FA Cup last season, even if Notts County is in the third line this season. Nothing can change his deep-rooted cognition and ideas.
In his opinion, even in an away game, Chelsea will definitely be able to easily defeat Notts County, and what will be shown in front of Abramovich is a super strong blue army. It will cost tens of millions of pounds more.
The idea was good, but in actual implementation, there seemed to be some deviations, and these deviations also cast a haze on Bates' psychology.
After the opening, Notts County blessed the momentum of [-] fans at home and launched a charge towards Chelsea's position.
The tactic Loew arranged was very simple, strengthening the defense on the side, and launching the attack from the side as well. This can also restrain the two fast horses on the side of Chelsea, so that the strongest means of the Blues cannot be used.
In the actual game, such tactics are very effective.
Although the Danish fast horse Glenshire's assault on the side was very sharp, but Iniesta and Leighton Bynes' strong suppression made Glenshire's advantage impossible to play, and he could only stay in his own half. The field helps defend, otherwise Chelsea's right side doesn't know what it will look like.
Although Chelsea's left winger has a strong offensive ability, what he encountered was a frontcourt player with engineer attributes, and he directly defended him in the frontcourt. Coupled with Lahm's support, so Chelsea's left side is also doing nothing.
As a last resort, Chelsea could only find a way to open the situation from the middle, but Ranieri soon discovered that his plan fell through.
Although Lampard has gradually entered the peak of his career, Pettit has entered the late stage of his career, and one of the two is a B2B midfielder and the other is an engineer-type midfielder. In terms of organizing offense, it is difficult to open situation.
In addition, the two forwards Hasselbaink and Gudjohnsen who replaced the injured Zola are pure shooters, and the support for the midfield is far from enough.
It can be said that Chelsea's overall offense cannot be played at all. Even with personal ability, it is difficult to really threaten Notts County.
On the other hand, Notts County's offense played vigorously, the defense was solid, and the midfielder had an advantage, and the ball could be continuously delivered to a position that could threaten Chelsea's goal.
Not long after the opening, Notts County's sharp attacks made Chelsea's goalkeeper break out in a cold sweat, and also made Betts in the box black-faced.
"Chelsea is very strong!" Abramovich said with a half-smile, but everyone could feel the irony in Abramovich's tone.
Bates really wanted to play football by himself, but he couldn't understand why a Premier League team like Chelsea couldn't even beat a League One team like Notts County?
It also made him lose face in front of the potential buyer, the rich man Abramovich, which didn't feel good.
You all rush to score!Beat Notts County!
Bates kept shouting in his heart.
If Chelsea can't win this game in front of Abramovich, it will really be a joke.
If Abramovich gives up the idea of acquiring Chelsea because of this, then his plan to sell the team will come to nothing, and Chelsea will continue to sink into the abyss.
David watched the performance next door indifferently. Bates was destined to be a small person, and he would not be regarded as an opponent by David. Only Abramovich, with the support of terrorist funds, would Chelsea truly have the strength to attack the giants.
In the 12th minute of the game, Meireles suddenly dribbled forward, disrupting Chelsea's defensive formation, and then hit Di Natale with a concealed kick. Chelsea goalkeeper Cudicini scored with ease.
After scoring the goal, Di Natale rushed to the stands, roaring and celebrating the goal, and the fans in the stands also responded loudly to the striker who scored like a ball.
David paid a little attention to the image in the box, and just stood up and applauded to celebrate.
Bates beside him was already pale, and the situation on the court had made him ashamed to say anything to Abramovich.
Just now, they were chattering and praising Chelsea's strength, but within a few minutes, Chelsea was scored by Notts County, and their face was almost swollen by themselves.
And Abramovich still has an expressionless face, no one knows what he is thinking in his heart, so Bates is also very disturbed by Abramovich, for fear that if Abramovich is not happy and does not buy, then Chelsea will be in trouble up.
But the more anxious Betts became, the worse Chelsea's performance on the field became. Not 5 minutes after conceding the ball, Notts County seized the opportunity again to expand the score.
It was still Di Natale who scored the goal. The Italian striker showed his strongest form today, which made Chelsea's defense suffer a lot.
This season, in the competition with Villa for the main center position, Di Natale is actually at a slight disadvantage, so Di Natale will start in the league more often, and Villa will be in a more competitive position. Started in the important UEFA Cup.
Although there is enough playing time, Di Natale still wants to prove himself that he is fully worthy of the starting position, and he will not be afraid of competing with Villa.
Di Natale's goal has already made Chelsea feel a little overwhelmed. This feeling of powerlessness is difficult to appear even in the face of teams like Manchester United and Liverpool. Notts County's control of the game makes them feel a little bit horrible.
Even Bates in the box has stopped talking at all, because he knows that even if he talks nonsense at this time, the team's poor performance on the field will still leave a bad impression on Abramovich.
(End of this chapter)