My uncle is Inzaghi

As the champion of Central and North America, Mexico still has certain strength.

However, when facing Italy, Mexico seemed more conservative. They chose to defend low, leaving the midfield and frontcourt to Italy, allowing Italy to take the initiative to attack.

This is something Italy is less good at.

Let the Italian team conduct a positional attack and Mexico counterattack.

If the opponent is Brazil, maybe Italy will not press forward, maybe other countries think that low defense is embarrassing.

But not in Italy.

Defense has been engraved in the bones of Italian football.

But the opponent in this game is Mexico. For Italy, it is an opponent who must score three points.

Therefore, they did not choose to be conservative, but pressed forward and took the initiative to attack.

At this time, you can see Verratti's role in this lineup.

Li Mo and Balotelli shuttled back and forth in the penalty area to provide space for contact. Verratti passed the ball or intervened, and Pirlo also pulled up to form a four-man offensive combination. The full-backs on both sides came up to one side, playing a very typical Italian style. The 3.5 back tactic - when the attack starts, one full back presses forward to the winger position, while the other full back moves back to form a three center back position with the two center backs.

Facing Mexico's intensive defense, the intimidating power of having a 'super forward' was demonstrated at this time.

Li Mo pulled out from the penalty area to respond. After receiving Verratti's pass, he turned around and raised his right leg to shoot.

This attracted several Mexican defensive players to pounce on him.

But Li Mo didn't force the shot. Instead, he tipped his toe and put the ball behind the defensive player.

At this time, Verratti had already stepped in, and in response to Li Mo's pass, he hooked the ball to the other side. Balotelli jumped up and headed the ball, and the football was high against the crossbar.

"Beautiful pass! Balotelli!! Ahhh! What a pity!!!"

exclaims the narrator Antonio.

"Li Mo still plays a big role!"

Maldini sighed.

"Why don't you give this ball to Li Mo?" Dilita Leotta asked.

No one paid any attention to her.

Balotelli put his head in his hands after wasting an opportunity.

Li Mo came over and patted his shoulder.

"Don't be anxious, there are plenty of opportunities!"

Li Mo was right.

After Li Mo pulled out, Balotelli went up to the front and pressed the opponent's defender, which gave Li Mo a lot of room to move. At the same time, Pirlo pressed up, and Verratti, Pirlo, and Li Mo formed a Stable triangle.

In addition, there are full-backs on the left and right sides, and the two defensive midfielders De Rossi and Montolivo take turns to advance forward.

This makes the Italian team's frontcourt pass very smooth.

It doesn't look like he's not good at positional offense at all.

Mexico could only be forced to defend, and even forward Hernandez shrunk back.

Basically there is no offense.

In this situation.

In the 28th minute of the game, the goal came naturally.

Balotelli received a direct pass in the penalty area and protected the ball. Verratti, Pirlo, and Li Mo were all in position to respond.

Balotelli chose to pass back to Li Mo.

This was a very comfortable cannon ride.

The football ball was not very fast. Li Mo took a two-step approach, raised his right foot, and shot furiously!

There was a loud bang.

The football flew into the air and then quickly landed, bouncing in front of the goalkeeper and flying into the goal again.

One to zero.

Li Mo's long shot helped the Italian team open the scoring.

"Li Mo! Beautiful!! Beautiful long shot! A very exciting falling ball, the goalkeeper has nothing to do about it!"

"It's still Li Mo, it's still Li Mo! His role in the team is too great!"

After scoring the goal, Li Mo clenched his fist and was not too excited. The opponent was not strong. This time he just practiced the tactical routine when facing a positional attack.

Everyone rushed up and patted Li Mo's shoulders and hair.

"Well done!"

"marvelous!"

"It has to be Li!"

Pirlo also hugged Li Mo and sighed: "You have a much higher success rate in kicking the ball than me."

Li Mo grinned.

I thought to myself, am I not standing on the shoulders of those who came before me?

Many Italian fans were cheering in the stands.

Li Mo shook his fist toward the stands, causing a crowd of female fans to scream.

In the coaching bench on the sidelines, Prandelli and his assistants were high-fiving in celebration.

When facing a strong team, pull back and kick the counterattack.

When facing a weak team, the offensive combination formed by Li Mo, Verratti, Pirlo, and Balotelli was very efficient.

This makes Prandelli full of expectations for this Confederations Cup and even next year's World Cup.

Such an Italian team can be expected to achieve some results.

For example.

Won the fifth World Cup title!

Italy, which opened the scoring, did not continue to press forward and attack, but recovered appropriately and allowed the opponent to attack.

Then they can comfortably kick back and counterattack, which is what they are best at doing.

In fact, this was the case, and Italy scored two goals in the next game.

It's all done through counterattack.

Both Balotelli and Giovinco, who replaced Balotelli in the second half, scored.

Italy got off to a good start with a 3-0 victory over Mexico.

After winning against Mexico.

The next opponent of the Italian team is the Asian Cup champion Japanese team.

The Italian media did not report much about Japan. After all, the gap between Asian football and European football lies here.

Although the Japanese team has top-notch players playing in Europe such as Maya Yoshida, Keisuke Honda, Shinji Kagawa, and Atsuhito Uchida.

But in terms of overall strength, the current Japanese team is only on the same level as Scotland and the like in Europe. You may even think that the Japanese team has a very obvious flaw, and their actual combat effectiveness may have to be adjusted downward - that is Their size and physical ability.

Even if there is a gap between the Japanese team and the upper-level European teams in terms of players' foot skills and awareness of passing coordination, the gap will not be too big.

However, in terms of physical confrontation and height disadvantages, although the Japanese team has made great progress compared to the era when they were able to defeat the Japanese team with headers, there is still a big gap compared with the top European teams.

Although players like Shinji Kagawa can play in top teams like Manchester United.

But because Shinji Kagawa's Manchester United teammates can make up for his weakness in physical confrontation, he can exert his ability to organize and penetrate.

But if all members of a team are "Shinji Kagawa", they will die.

This game is also very popular in the Japanese country. The Japanese media have offered suggestions and suggestions to the Japanese national team. The core of it cannot be avoided: how to restrict Li Mo.

But after all, the Japanese team actually doesn't have any good defensive methods.

The Italian media are quite optimistic about this game. They feel that winning the Japanese team is not a big problem. If they can defeat Brazil in the group stage, they can qualify first in the group.

In Dragon Kingdom, many fans are also paying attention to this game. Due to well-known reasons, Dragon Kingdom fans naturally support Italy in defeating the Japanese team.

The atmosphere within the Italian team is also very relaxed.

In terms of international rankings, Mexico is ranked much higher than Japan, and was easily defeated by Italy. Isn't it a matter of holding a hand against a Japanese team with obvious flaws?

Italy with this mentality.

I was a little confused in the 23rd minute of the game.

"Shinji Kagawa. Ah. Italy lost the ball again!"

"Two to zero! Japan leads Italy two to zero! Can you believe it?" Dragon Kingdom commentator Zhang Jun said in disbelief.

"The progress of the Japanese team is visible to the naked eye. Their two goals were tactical victories, accomplished through teamwork." Zhang Lu helplessly shook his head, "In the 1990s, the professional football of Japan and our country They started almost at the same time, but now their J-League has been able to steadily send overseas players to the mainstream European leagues, and our Chinese Super League. Due to wage arrears, match-fixing, and black whistles, the teams have been disbanded. They have torn it down and started again. We have developed steadily for thirty years, but we have wasted thirty years of development."

"Compared to thirty years ago, there is even a step backward." Zhang Jun shook his head and said.

On the Dragon Kingdom's network, fans are also a little bit defensive.

"Damn it, is the Japanese team so strong now?"

"We're ahead by two goals. The only ones who won't qualify in this group are Japan and Brazil."

"Italy is a bit stretched."

At the scene, in the commentary box.

The Japanese commentator was almost carried away.

"Shinji Kagawa! Shinji Kagawa!! His shot helped the Japanese team take the lead! In front of Li Mo, in front of the Premier League top scorer, Shinji Kagawa issued his own declaration of war!"

Li Mo helplessly held the ball and pressed it on the service point.

Those old guys on the defense are really a little too relaxed.

On the sidelines, Prandelli was very angry, pulling Verratti and yelling something.

"The coach told us to play more directly."

Verratti said after returning from the sidelines.

Everyone nodded, knowing what Prandelli meant.

The Italian team will have to play high and fast.

After the game resumed, the Italian team's players began to face their opponents.

Facts have proved that playing against the Japanese team is indeed highly effective.

In the 30th minute of the game, Balotelli and Li Mo connected with a header. Li Mo overwhelmed Maya Yoshida and headed the ball into the goal.

Under the high-altitude bombing of the two major centers of the Italian team.

The Japanese team soon couldn't stand it anymore.

Before the end of the first half, Bonucci scored from a corner kick to equalize the score.

Not long after the second half started, Li Mo jumped up high in the penalty area and smashed the ball into the goal.

Three to two, Italy completed the reversal.

And this is not the final score.

In the 83rd minute of the game, Pirlo scored with a long shot.

Lock the score at four to two!

Italy completed a great comeback.

Li Mo scored three goals in two rounds of group matches.

But he did not become the top scorer in this tournament.

Because the first place is Brazil’s Neymar!

After two rounds of group matches, Neymar scored four goals and had two assists. His performance was explosive.

After Italy and Brazil both defeated the "underdogs" in the group.

Three days later, in the third round of the group stage, the two teams will face off.

"The highlight of the Confederations Cup is finally here! Brazil vs. Italy! Neymar vs. Li Mo! Supernova showdown!!"

The match between Brazil and Italy is undoubtedly the most watched match in the group stage.

In the Brazilian team's training base, Brazilian players are also talking about this game.

"Neymar, you are much better than him!"

Alves shouted.

His words were echoed by many people in the Brazilian team.

"Yes, compared to you, that guy's foot skills are simply unsightly."

"You play artistic football."

"No matter how many goals that guy scores, he's still not as good as you."

"You just haven't appeared in the four major European leagues. Once you go to Europe, you will definitely attract more attention than him!"

the players all said.

Neymar is also full of confidence.

His agent is already discussing the transfer with Barcelona. If nothing happens, it will be officially announced in a few days. At that time, he will join with a record-breaking transfer fee from the South American League to the European League. Barcelona!

By then, the strongest rising star will definitely not be Li Mo, but Neymar!

"This is the beginning of me defeating him!"

Neymar had a confident smile on his face.

As Pele's successor, he has been appointed by the football king Pele since he was twelve or thirteen years old.

Neymar has the capital to be confident.