At seventeen, I went to Spain to win the World Cup

Chapter 128

"The above are the tactics we will play against Italy. We will practice against Gibraltar tomorrow."

"I will send out rotation players for tomorrow's game, but the rest of the players on the bench should also pay attention to the direction of the game. I want you to deeply understand the new tactics we are going to play."

After arriving at the hotel, everyone had a day of rest, and then Lopetegui started tactical training.

Since they were all recruited from various clubs, it was rare for everyone to form a tacit understanding, so training was very important.

Lopetegui was practicing the ball control tactical system. This Spanish national team was somewhat influenced by Guardiola.

During the training, Lin Chen kept practicing with Iniesta and Busquets, and from time to time he was assigned to the same group with Koke.

He could feel that Lopetegui was still experimenting with the new formation, and his joining disrupted Spain's original midfield system.

All eyes were on the national team. In the last two games of the final stage of the World Cup qualifiers, the first game against Gibraltar, Lopetegui lined up a full rotation lineup.

Even though none of the main players played, they still won 5-0.

Gibraltar was indeed too weak, and their performance on the field was no different from that of an amateur team.

After successfully getting three points, the Spanish national team returned to the hotel that night to celebrate, and then began to prepare for the next day's big battle, the focus battle against Italy!

The winning side will directly lock the first place in the group and advance to the World Cup knockout stage!

Lopetegui has been thinking about it. He really wants to put Lin Chen in the starting lineup, but he is worried that the lineup is not running-in enough.

But looking at the Spanish midfield, which is now in a period of transition, Iniesta and Busquets are obviously no longer as vigorous as they were in their peak period. David Silva is still performing well, but Lopetegui has always let him play a role on the wing.

All fans are also paying attention to this focus battle. Italy, which is famous for its defense, meets Spain, which controls the ball elegantly. Who will lock the top spot in the group?

On February 1, there is still an hour before the last round of the European World Cup qualifiers begins.

All the major live broadcast rooms were opened early, and hundreds of millions of viewers were waiting in front of the live broadcast, waiting for the start of the game.

In the Huaxia live broadcast room, He Wei was nervously waiting for Spain's starting lineup.

There is no doubt that he certainly hopes that Lin Chen can start.

In the Spanish live broadcast room, Casillas, David Villa and Xavi were also waiting for the final lineup.

Finally, at 7 pm European time, there was still an hour before the start of the game, Spain officially submitted the starting lineup!

He Wei and Casillas reacted almost at the same time, quickly snatching the lineup from the assistant, and after seeing Lin Chen's name, they both breathed a sigh of relief!

"Dear fans, Spain has submitted its starting lineup!"

"De Gea is the goalkeeper, Alba is the left back from Barcelona, ​​Carvajal is the right back from Real Madrid, and Ramos and Pique are the center backs."

"The three midfielders dragging behind alone are Busquets, David Silva is the left midfielder from Manchester City, and Lin is the right midfielder from Liverpool!"

"The right winger is Isco from Real Madrid, the center forward is also Asensio from Real Madrid, and the left winger is Iniesta from Barcelona."

"There are also outstanding players such as Koke and Morata sitting on the bench waiting to be called up."

" It is worth noting that the No. 8 jersey originally belonged to Koke, but now Lin Chen is wearing it, while Koke himself has changed to No. 16. "

"He can get the No. 8 jersey for the first time when he was selected for the national team. This shows the importance that the Spanish Football Association attaches to Lin. He is indeed the most popular young man in today's football world!"

"After all, his value is a full 75 million euros, which ranks at the top even in a team as star-studded as Spain. "

Seeing Lin Chen start, Casillas was relieved. He always believed that the current Spanish national team midfield needs such young and aggressive fresh blood.

"Next, let's look at Italy, which also has all its main players."

"The goalkeeper is goalkeeper Buffon, left back Spinazzola, right back Damian, center back Bonucci and Barzagli."

"Midfielder Verratti and De Rossi, left back Insigne, right back Candreva."

"The double center forwards are Immobile and Belotti, who have extremely strong shooting speed. Italy has deployed a 442 formation, and it seems that they want to play a defensive counterattack to counter the 433 ball-controlling Spain."

At this time, in the locker rooms of both sides, the starting lineups were ready. Lin Chen wore the No. 8 jersey and put on his combat boots. Captain Ramos startedSpeaking.

"I know we have secured a place in the World Cup finals, but our goal is far more than that. We want to get first place in the group and make all the Spanish fans who support us happy."

"It's time to show them the power of the Bullfighting Army!"

Ramos walked out of the locker room with his tall figure, followed by the Spanish players.

Lin Chen followed at the end of the team, wearing the No. 8 jersey. Although he was only 17 years old, his momentum was not weaker than these superstars, perhaps because of his 75 million euros worth.

On the other side, De Rossi was the captain of Italy, and standing at the end of the team was the somewhat short Insigne.

After seeing Lin Chen, Insigne greeted him in a friendly manner. Now almost no one in the football world does not know Lin Chen.

After all, the hot search of 75 million euros is still high on the hot search list of major social platforms.

Referee Oliver led both teams into the stadium. Lin Chen slowly stepped into the Spanish Arena. The dazzling lights in front of him came.

I heard the thunderous shouts of Spanish fans. All the Spanish fans were shouting his name loudly to cheer for him!

"Lin!!!"

"Lin!!!"

...

Lin Chen immediately waved his hand at the fans to respond to their support for him.

Spanish fans love Lin Chen too much. Whenever they think of Lin Chen playing for Spain, Spanish fans are about to faint with happiness!

A moment later, the game started!

Lin Chen stood in the middle position at the first time. The tactic given to him by Lopetegui was to attack De Rossi.

Lopetegui called De Rossi the center of the Italian formation. Before the game, Lopetegui patted Lin Chen on the shoulder and told him.

"As long as you can beat De Rossi, I guarantee we can win."

"He is like Italy's diaper. If you can take him off, we can beat Italy to incontinence!"

Soon De Rossi found that a lingering kid was always looking for space behind him.

The huge force and strong confrontation actually made him unstable and even forced to lose his defensive position!