Chapter 12 Is it a defensive counterattack? After defeating Burnley in an away game 4:2, Simon Grayson and Harvey were both happy because they believed that they had indeed found a way out for the team. Since the team's defense was a problem, they should further strengthen it. As long as the team can win, it is not shameful to play defensive counterattack. It is shameful to lose! After leading the team back to Leeds, Simon Grayson disbanded the team for vacation, and then took the coaching staff to the conference room with Harvey for a meeting. Since he decided to play defensive counterattack, he needed to formulate corresponding tactics. Routine, at least how to send the ball to the front of Shaq at the feet of Shaq to finish the opponent as quickly and accurately as possible during counterattack, this is what must be studied and discussed. Simon Grayson didn¡¯t sleep a wink all night long, and Xavi, who had just joined the coaching staff recently, Di Vayo, and Andreoli, who stayed up all night with him. The Italians' tactical ideas can be described as stubborn, and the Italians are the best at "defensive counterattack". Simon Grayson was greatly inspired by many of the ideas they put forward, and Harvey also listened carefully and asked for advice. , and integrate it with your own tactical thoughts, hoping to learn from each other's strengths and complement each other's weaknesses to form your own tactical theory. Although this does not happen overnight, you should never let go of the opportunity to learn. There is not much time left for Leeds United. Their sixth round of the English Premier League comes six days later. This time the "Young Guards" go to the away game to fight Everton. Since Moyes left Everton, the "Toffees" have gone from bad to worse. They dropped to 14th last season and are not too far away from the relegation zone. This season they invited Dutch coach Frank De Boer. But there are no big-name stars in Everton. It is still difficult to play the "total attack and total defense" advocated by the Dutch well. Currently, Everton is only ranked 16th with one game less. At the pre-match press conference, De Boer always kept a smile on his face and faced many reporters: "I think Jose has given all Premier League teams instructions on how to play against Leeds United, and my players and I have done our best. I believe that even if we can't win the game at home, we won't lose. After all Hehe, we have all seen that Leeds United has many problems, and Simon's job now is not to lead. If the team wins, he must first integrate this new team. I think this is enough for him.¡± The busybody passed DeBoer¡¯s words to Simon Grayson, who had just left the bus. Simon Grayson, who came down, chuckled and made the most powerful counterattack: "Frank's idea is very good, but football can't be won by just talking, nor can you move like someone." Being able to win with just a stroke of a pen should be the ability of a god, and it has to be Lady Luck! Ha, just kidding! Well, if Frank thinks he has the weapon to defeat us, then go ahead. At least I think if he can become the first team to defeat us this season, his name and team will be remembered by us!" Watching Simon Grayson push away the crowd and walk out, the reporters were all here. While I was excited about having a new topic, I also had to admit that as the world's number one handsome man, "Cruel Simon" is really domineering. An article by Mourinho. Let the English football world know how to play against Leeds United, but is this really the case? Well done to Southampton. They almost defeated Leeds United. Although Burnley is a British Championship team, they also caused a lot of trouble for Leeds, but so far Simon Grayson and his team haven't lost yet. What! ? It seems that this time, Simon Grayson not only responded to Frank De Boer, he also pointed the finger at Mourinho! Mourinho was full of personality when he was young. His arrogance made him make countless enemies. Although he also achieved considerable achievements, he was far behind Simon Grayson. As he got older, the "madman" became much quieter and began to change. You have to be more inclined to speak with facts. This time he dropped a bombshell in his column against Simon Grayson and Leeds United. Can he defeat his opponents? Or let your prestige fall into disrepute! ? Reporters suddenly discovered that when Simon Grayson returned to England, there were so many things they could write about now. If you just search for Leeds United, you can find the material. "Cruel Simon" is really Everyone¡¯s lucky star! Frank de Boer and his Everton are really not afraid of Leeds United. This can be seen from their 4-2-3-1 formation, because Everton is not playing a double midfielder tactic. Instead, he played two midfielders and three attacking midfielders! With such an aggressive formation, the Dutch coach is of course determined to catch the Leeds United defender.The idea of ??a front-line loophole was something Mourinho wrote about in his article and was tested by Southampton and Burnley. Frank de Boer's idea is correct. Everton's combat effectiveness is only higher than Southampton and Burnley. These two teams can make Simon Grayson and his disciples miserable. Everton might win the game. However, what no one expected was that Leeds United's tactics changed! Simon Grayson's "solar system tactics" have always been famous for ball control and continuous offense. His team can always take advantage of Shaq's comprehensiveness to complete three-dimensional attacks from the ground and the air, leaving opponents with bruises and bruises. . But this time Leeds United launched a defensive counterattack! People, it¡¯s still those people! Simon Grayson except for Bellaka replaced Wizu's first start, others and the last round of the league team played Nand Andampon away at all. Just after the game started, Frank DeBoer discovered that his opponent's defense seemed very tight! To be precise, Leeds United retreated as a whole through the team's midfield formation, which strengthened the ability to compress the opponent's movement space. In addition to Shaq cruising in front looking for opportunities, there were even many players in Leeds United's half. With up to nine players defending, plus goalkeeper Diaz, although Leeds United's defense is not an iron barrel formation surrounding their own penalty area, it is not much different. Everton surrounded Leeds United for ten minutes. But their offense just couldn't break into the opponent's penalty area. After Ashley Hood retreated, he formed a triangle with Du Xiaoguang and Kerslov. The loopholes occasionally exposed by the two young central defenders could always be exploited. Ashley Hood, a world-class defensive midfielder, will make up for it. Before Frank DeBoer could figure out how to break open the opponent's defense, a goal appeared on the pitch. It¡¯s just that the team that scored the goal was Leeds United! When Everton took a corner kick on the right side of the front court, the ball was headed to the outside by Koslov. The Russian center back was still very practical when defending corner kicks. After Shaq in front ran back to catch up with the ball, Leeds United's counterattack came! First, Shaq controlled the ball laterally and brought it to the center circle. Young player Alex Lens followed from the left. Shaq immediately passed the ball back and ran forward thinking of himself. After Lens ran the ball across the center line, he immediately handed the ball to Ben Parker. The ball is still in the hands of Leeds United. As the world's number one left back, Ben Parker's experience and skills do not need to be questioned. The most important thing is that he has played with Shaq for so long that he himself does not even remember playing for Shaq. He had sent out so many assists, but just by looking up, Ben Parker already knew what he should do. "Bang!" After getting the ball, Ben Parker only moved forward three or four meters, and then used his left foot to kick the ball towards Everton's left penalty area! "Boom!" Because Ben Parker's pass was too sudden and the ball speed was too fast. When the ball landed, Everton goalkeeper No. 1 Joe Reeves struck two meters away from where the ball landed. Counting his arm length, he is still a little far away from the ball. At this moment, a white figure roared from the side, jumped in the air and blocked the ball with a "dong" with his chest! Shaq! ? Joe Reeves¡¯s eyes were filled with horror! At this timewhy would Shaq appear here! ? How could he be allowed to appear here! ? Shaq flew from right to left, and when he landed, he got out of the way of Joe Reeves. And the ball also fell from his chest to the ground! Before the ball could bounce, Shaq's left foot hit the ball again. With a "pop" sound, the ball flew out! With this volley, Shaq failed to hit the right spot. But everything he did before was so perfect. Shaq, who had already dodged the opponent's goalkeeper, was just hitting an empty goal! So although Shaq¡¯s shot is not fast, the angle is very right. Normally, it is not a good thing to shoot at an angle that is too right. The problem is that Everton¡¯s goal is empty now! "Gulu" When the ball landed more than three meters in front of the goal line, it almost rolled forward slowly, but that was enough Joe Reeves turned around and rushed forward desperately, He rolled and crawled on the lawn and rushed to his own goal, but he still couldn't stop the ball from rolling into his own goal. ¡°Goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡± Shaq roared and ran towards the left corner flag. Behind him, all the Leeds United players except goalkeeper Diaz gathered around him and gritted their teeth and held on for more than ten minutes. This was the moment they were waiting for. ! King of the ball! The world¡¯s number one star! Shaq¡¯s name really wasn¡¯t just blown away. Just such a chance to counterattack, Shaq actually seized it. He really seized Leeds United¡¯s only chance so far! Shaq is really amazing! When Leeds United celebrated wantonly at Goodison Park, Everton coach Frank De Boer was dumbfounded. He turned his head in shock and looked at Simon Grayson who was celebrating not far away, and drew a thought in his heart. A question mark Is this a reflection of Shaq's personal ability? Or is it Leeds United¡¯s tactical arrangement? Could it be that Simon Grayson and his team have switched to defensive counterattack? ? (To be continued)