Breath of The Interferer - Chapter 133
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#133 – Breath of the Interferer_Key – 1701809
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I grit my teeth and run
On November 26, in the away game against Schalke, Kishin sent out all the starting players. They have already achieved first place in the group with 12 points. Schalke and Lisbon are tied with 4 points and there are only 2 rounds left. Even if Notts County loses all the remaining games and Schalke and Lisbon win all of them, it does not affect the fact that Notts County will advance to the round of 16 as first place.
However, Kishin, who had a new burden, was determined to win all the Champions League group matches. And that determination was conveyed to the players. Of course, the players understood it as a choice to create the image of a strong team and become a strong team.
Unlike the first game where Hunter was the only attacker, Hunter, Renault, Hector and Bonavich took charge of Notts County’s attack. Cha Beom-soo played the defensive midfielder role alone, but showed a relaxed appearance.
Notts County started to get the media’s attention after their 5-0 away win over Schalke. They were relatively easy opponents, but they scored 24 goals in five games and did not concede a single goal. They have a great attack and a great defense, and if you watch the game, they have shown a stable performance throughout.
However, in the league match on the 29th, Notts County drew with a weak team. This was because they gave rest to the regular players who were tired from the Champions League. In the home match on December 4th, in which he played as a regular player, he beat the now easy Tottenham 3:0.
Their unbeaten streak ended with a 1:2 loss in an away game against Newcastle on the 6th. They are now 3 points behind Manchester City, who are on a winning streak.
They won 3:0 at home against Lisbon on the 11th. They won all six Champions League games and did not concede a single goal. They defeated Derby County 3:0 in the League Cup on the 17th and advanced to the next round. They also maintained their top spot in the league with three consecutive wins.
In January, several players were loaned out. Keeper Hwang Dong-geun, left-back Han Yoon and striker Hyun Ki-cheol were loaned to Mansfield Town. Gong Min-hoon, a midfielder from Africa and a defensive midfielder from Mexico were loaned to Nottingham Forest.
Other players are receiving team training and individual training at Notts County due to lack of teamwork or basic skills. They play in the 4th and 3rd divisions and receive training. However, when there is no team training, they come to Notts County and receive individual training from Harvey. That is why they are loaned to teams in the same region.
In the 20th round of the league, they lost 5:3 to Tottenham. The defense became unstable when Cha Bum-soo was called up to the national team for the Asian Cup. They used the same tactics they used against Tottenham, but the absence of Cha Bum-soo exposed a gap in the defense. Harry Kane and Eriksen were kept in check, but other players played well, and Notts County conceded a large number of goals for the first time.
They tied with Manchester City with 46 points, but lost the top spot to Manchester City on goal difference. In the Champions League, they were unlucky to face the strong team PSG. PSG was in the same group as Barcelona and finished second with 13 points. They were the three teams they wanted to avoid the most along with Manchester City and Arsenal, but they were unlucky to face PSG, who were on par with Manchester City.
Notts County, who faced Liverpool in the League Cup, drew 1:1 away and 0:0 at home. Eventually, they advanced to the final on penalties. Notts County has a good memory of winning the semi-final on penalties and then winning the final. Notts County fans were already excited as if they had won the League Cup.
On February 18, Notts County will face PSG away. Neymar has already started to lose form, but PSG has been buying players every year to strengthen the squad. And Neymar, who has lost form, sometimes shows the performance of his prime, making it difficult to let down your guard.
Notts County regained the top spot with 59 points after 25 rounds of the league. Manchester City recorded 52 points with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in the last 5 games. Notts County recorded 4 wins and 1 draw, one of which was against Manchester City. Of course, Manchester City faced strong teams in a row, while Notts County faced only weak teams, but the score difference of 7 points is quite large.
Thanks to this, Ki-shin has been able to focus more on the Champions League. The Korean team failed to reach the finals of the Asian Cup and the coach resigned. There was a lot of talk about the vacant coaching position and Ki-shin became one of the most likely candidates.
Kishin revealed in an interview that he has no intention of leaving Notts County until he wins the Champions League. Although the quest was simply to win the Champions League, he cannot go to a strong team like Barcelona or Real Madrid and win it for the DPP. Completing the quest is easy, but it has no real meaning.
“PSG are a team that always wins Ligue 1. They are addicted to winning and are used to winning. They are the most difficult team we have ever faced.”
Kishin’s groundless tactics have resulted in many losses against Manchester City, but most draws. And he has memories of winning. It can be said that the wins and losses against Manchester United are half and half, and the same goes for Liverpool. Tottenham hardly has to worry about losing as long as they have Cha Beom-soo. Arsenal is a team with a lot of ups and downs, so winning and losing depends more on Arsenal’s condition than Notts County.
Notts County are not a team to be feared in the Premier League, although they are not as dominant as Chelsea or Manchester City in their winning years. However, PSG are a strong team that has won the league every year and has always shown good performance in the Champions League. In terms of momentum, Notts County is no match for PSG.
“But we have an advantage that PSG don’t have. While they were tigers among sheep, we came here after biting and tearing at countless beasts. We are better at dealing with strong opposition.”
Notts County have a lot of young players and they have a deep belief in the spirit. Some, like Hunter and Gray, have feelings that are almost religious.
“We are the top team in the Premier League. And I plan to take our current position to the end of the league. Is there anyone who disagrees with my plan?”
The players laughed out loud. The tension from the away game in the Champions League was relieved a lot.
“The keeper is obviously Turner. His job is to not concede a goal.”
Turner nodded.
“The central defenders are Thomas, Nice and Jeremy. Thomas and Nice should mark the opposing attackers in their own areas. Talk to each other often and decide in advance how to deal with the attackers changing positions.”
Thomas and Nice immediately began whispering and discussing how to deal with the attackers switching positions. Jeremy listened in from the sidelines and occasionally shared his thoughts with the pair.
“Beno and Kasper, watch the game situation and join the attack appropriately. When it is difficult for you to make a decision, follow Cha Beom-soo’s instructions.”
The two wingbacks were given adequate autonomy. In a three-back tactic, if the two wingbacks are stiff, the whole team becomes stiff. Kishin only asked them to focus a little more on defense, but did not give specific instructions.
“Cha Bum-soo and Gray will be the defensive midfielders. Gray, run as much as you can. There’s also Sanchez and Benjamin, so don’t worry about your stamina and run as much as you want. Protect the defenders behind you as much as you can.”
I didn’t give any specific instructions to Cha Beom-soo. Cha Beom-soo is excellent at understanding tactics and game situations. There was no need for Ki-shin to tell him anything before the game started.
“Hunter, Bonavich, Hector. The three have a simple mission: score as many goals as possible. If you can’t score, harass the opposing defenders so they can’t get involved in the attack. Bonavich should be a little more focused on receiving the ball from the wingbacks or midfielders.”
There is no need to tell these three to do it. They know how to cook and fry on their own. The problem is that sometimes they make a great dish, and sometimes they burn all the ingredients. In preparation for this, Reno, Juan, and Ward are waiting on the bench.
“In the beginning of the game, PSG, being the home team, will naturally have the momentum. If they can handle it, they will fight back, but if they feel they are being too aggressive, they will kill their momentum with tenacious defense. This is where Cha Beom-soo will decide.”
The current captain of Notts County is Hunter. The vice-captain is Cha Beom-soo and the third captain is Turner. When none of the three play, the oldest player among the defenders wears the armband.
As soon as the game started, PSG went on the offensive. They were already 16 points behind the second place in the league. They gave their starting players enough rest for today’s game. They didn’t even consider Notts County, who are playing in the Champions League for the second time.
Soccer is a sport that involves physical contact, not words. However, there are times when you can sense the thoughts of your opponent without speaking. Cha Beom-soo read the thoughts of his opponent who looked down on him. And it wasn’t just Cha Beom-soo.
After a brief moment of thought, Cha Beom-soo decided to use the piston tactic. It was a tactic he had used against the tired Liverpool, where he would push up when attacking and then push back down when defending. After a few rounds, the opponent’s weaknesses would usually be revealed. Of course, it was a double-edged tactic that could also reveal his own weaknesses.
When the opportunity arose, Notts County pushed forward. The defenders and defensive midfielders pushed the PSG defence into the middle. After a brief period of pressure, Notts County dropped their entire half back when it became too difficult.
After a few round trips like that, Cha Beom-soo gave Beno a signal. The positioning of PSG’s young right-back is a bit shaky. He may have been comfortable when facing Ligue 1 teams, but if he doesn’t get his positioning right in the Champions League, he will suffer.
Hector joined in with Cha Beom-soo, Gray, Kasper, Bonavich, and passed the ball from the right. He occasionally added breakthroughs by Hector and Kasper to his flashy passing work. Then, when there was an opening, he passed to Beno on the left.
PSG’s fullbacks rushed into the space on the left, going too far forward when attacking and too far back when defending. They deliberately passed the ball from the right, moving it to the center and clearing the left area.
Hunter, Hector, Bonavich and Gray took up positions in the penalty area to compete for the header. Cha Beom-soo ran into the arc area to prepare for the ball flowing out and the opponent’s quick counterattack. Nice went behind Beno to create a passing route.
Contrary to everyone’s expectations, Beno cut in and shot with his right foot. Although Beno uses his right foot often, it is not as good as his left foot. However, this attack was prepared from the moment he received the signal from Cha Beom-soo, and the ball drew a very precise trajectory and entered the goal.
Beno, who didn’t get even a single minute of playing time in the World Cup, gritted his teeth and pushed himself. He changed his crosses to be more threatening and also practiced his skills of cutting in and shooting directly to score. The ultimate goal is to be a regular player in the next World Cup, and the primary goal is to be a regular player in the European Cup.
Benoit, who was not suited to being a wingback due to his lack of attacking tendencies, has changed his play a lot this season. His cross accuracy has decreased, but his trajectory is more threatening and he is now able to cut in.
Not only Kishin, but many players from Notts County gritted their teeth and ran towards their goals. Kishin’s mind, which had been shaken by the great truth, gradually found stability.
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