Chapter 22 Lukaku Hates Physical Confrontation
"The game begins! The game begins! This is the Sky Sports channel. What is being broadcast is the second round of the 2014-2015 Premier League season, Everton's home game against Arsenal!"
Andy Gray said in triumph; "Everton chose to attack from the start of the game."
During the game, Everton has begun to attack, and its offensive will is extremely determined, as if it wants to create a gap in Arsenal's defense.
They used Miralas and Pienaar on the wings to make frequent fuss.
"Despite the addition of Romelu Lukaku this season, Everton obviously still relies more on the two wings of Miralas and Pienaar, who are also key players in Everton's traditional British style of play. Both players have very good skills and dribbling, and they can use crosses to pose a threat to Arsenal, and Barry in the backfield also has a unique ability to pass the ball!”
Andy Gray continued to commentate on the game, and at the same time he set his sights on Arsenal.
Arsenal's overall lineup was slightly shrinking, and they did not carry out the crazy pressing attack like in the first game.
In particular, Lucky's position was parallel to Flamini, and Arsenal continued their playing style from last season.
In this regard, Andy Gray nodded and said; "Arsenal is very cautious. They have obviously entered a testing period and put their most powerful players behind!"
"We don't need to emphasize Lucky's ability on the defensive end. Can Everton break down Arsenal's defense?"
Everton's offense is very aggressive and they seem to be in good shape in this game.
Lucky has also been observing Everton, and at the same time, his position is closer to the right wing.
Obviously, between Miralas and Pienaar, Lucai is definitely more threatening to Pienaar.
This is also true. Barry in the backcourt directly made a long pass to find Pienaar.
Pienaar also quickly came to the landing point and waited to stop the ball.
But Lucky suddenly broke in from the left, disrupting Pienaar's rhythm.
"Damn it!"
Pienaar was shocked. Even though he had anticipated Lucky's threat, he was still staggered by the force of the collision.
Compared to last season, Lucky's threat has become greater.
Lucky also took advantage of this opportunity to jump up and pass the ball to Flamini with a header.
"Sure enough, the situation is still like this!"
Andy Gray grinned.
This was the case when Everton faced Arsenal in both rounds last season.
They are good at long passes and rushes, but they are always on the restricted side when facing Lucky's wandering tactics in the midfield.
The ball can only be passed to the opposite direction of Lucky, but at the same time the tactics are greatly compromised.
But there was nothing they could do. As long as Lucky ran over, the ball would be intercepted.
Just like now!
Wow! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ——
There were also small cheers from the Arsenal fans area at the scene.
Ma Fanshu jumped up and said in surprise, "It's so awesome!"
The director and others looked at the cheers around them and couldn't help but raise their heads and said to Yourong, "Where is this going! Just wait and see!"
They have great confidence in Lucky!
However, Lucai did not step forward to participate in the offense, but chose to stay in the half court and continue to participate in defense.
Even so, Arsenal's offense gave Everton a huge headache.
Di Maria, Sanchez, and Cazorla ran up together. All three of them have the ability to dribble, break through, and shoot.
Not to mention that last season's Premier League Golden Boot Suarez is still waiting eagerly.
Fortunately, they managed to slow down Arsenal's attack and swarmed to steal the ball.
Immediately, the ball was distributed to Barry, who raised his head and made another precise long pass.
But this long pass was not looking for Miralas or Pienaar, but Lukaku.
Lukaku took the initiative to retreat to catch the ball. With his back turned, he raised his head and was ready to stop the ball at any time.
The ball is about to fall, and Lukaku is also ready.
But just when he was about to stop the ball, his back was pressed hard.
At the same time, a figure jumped up from behind Lukaku and destroyed the ball first.
Lukaku couldn't bear the impact and fell to the ground, immediately raising his hand to signal a foul.
The referee also blew the whistle.
A set-piece penalty was awarded to Everton.
Lucky didn't care. While he immediately retreated, he also called on his teammates to quickly return to defense.
"ah?"
Ma Fanshu looked at the court in surprise. He saw Lukaku knocked down by Lucky.
This was a big doubt for her.
She didn't understand why a person who weighed 200 pounds would be beaten by someone who weighed less than 190 pounds.
Moreover, in the previous physical confrontation, Lucky almost did not take a run-up.
She could see clearly that the two of them were fighting purely physically, without any external force.
But Lukaku was pushed down!
Ma Fanshu gave an explanation for this.
"Is he just fat? He doesn't feel like he's in shape!"
The director and others couldn't help but laugh out loud, obviously this answer was very interesting.
After stopping Everton's counterattack, these guys started to push further.
They took advantage of this set-piece opportunity and began to frequently raise the ball, and after receiving corner kicks, they continued to raise the ball.
Many people hope that Lukaku can act as a battering ram or a top contender.
But I can tell you responsibly that Lukaku’s ability to compete for the top spot is scum!
It’s all up to Naismith to compete for the top spot!
But it must be said that Everton played much better than expected.
For a full 10 minutes, they were suppressing the opponent.
Even Everton fans were amazed, and the cheers and boos at the scene became louder.
Hearing the boos at the scene, Lukaku and the Arsenal players became more and more irritable.
Lukaku suddenly rushed to the right, and Lukaku was about to pass the ball to Pinar. The two formed a wall-to-wall match, and finally he scored a goal.
Just as Lukaku was thinking this, the ball was just passed, and a figure suddenly completed the tackle.
The timing of this tackle was extremely exquisite, and in the process of gliding, he stood up and ran again.
Lukaku was stunned by this change.
Everton players were also stunned for a moment, and then their expressions changed drastically.
"Return to defense!!!"
Barry yelled.
But Lukaku would never give them such an opportunity.
Didn't you play very well just now?
The long pass was also very good, right?
Come on!
It's our turn this time!
Lekai made some adjustments, looked up and observed, and after locking the target, he swung his right foot and slammed it.
The ball flew into the air and flew to the gap behind the right full-back in an arc.
At the same time, Di Maria was chasing the ball vigorously.
Sanchez, Suarez, and Cazorla were also rushing to the penalty area.
Di Maria easily stopped the ball. I have to say that this long pass was simply amazing.
There was also a spin. After the ball touched the ground, it formed a pull back. Di Maria's chest was raised, and his body was on one side, and he rushed into the penalty area.
The sudden change made the entire Goodison Park quiet.
Everton fans even covered their mouths, and their pupils were trembling.
This ball is not possible?
At the same time, Di Maria suddenly flicked the ball to open the shooting distance, and decisively left footed the goal.
This shot hit the near corner.
Goalkeeper Howard flew over and headed the ball out with his elbow.
Everton players rushed to the ball again, but someone was faster than them.
"Suarez's supplementary shot!!!"
Suarez was the first to come to the ball and gently rubbed the ball with his toes.
The ball passed over the goalkeeper and slowly flew into the goal!
In the 14th minute, Arsenal took the lead with Suarez's attack!
The entire Goodison Park suddenly became quiet.
Only a small number of Arsenal fans were cheering wildly.
"Goal! Goal! Arsenal! Clean and simple goal! This is Arsenal's second attack, and they scored a goal. The Gunners still maintain a very high goal efficiency!"
Andy Gray shouted.
At the same time, he was also feeling emotional.
The ability of these two teams to seize opportunities is not at the same level!
In the first ten minutes, Everton's offensive momentum was so fierce, at least three shots, right?
But nothing was achieved.
But what about Arsenal?
The first shot! The second attack!
They scored a goal!
By comparing them, the difference is obvious!
There are also long passes from Barry and Lucky.
Although both are experts in this area.
But compared to Barry, Lucky has a better grasp of timing.
Or, he deliberately looks for such opportunities.
Barry keeps moving forward, anyway, he passes accurately, allowing the forwards to create opportunities.
Lucky, on the other hand, creates opportunities himself, allowing the forwards to score better!
This is the difference between a core player and a role player!
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