From the man behind the football king to the football king

For Roma, who is aiming to compete for the championship, the game against Udinese is very important, and can even be said to be worth 6 points.

If they lose to Udinese at the Stadio Friuli, they will be eight points behind the top spot, but if they beat Udinese away from home, they are likely to be only two points behind the top spot.

Because Juventus will also have a strong dialogue this round, they will face Inter Milan tonight. As long as Juventus cannot score all 3 points at home, Roma can overtake Juventus and rise to second place in the standings if they defeat Udinese.

Roma hopes to defeat Udinese and score 3 points, so Udinese hopes to win at home.

At this moment, Mohamed Salah, wearing jersey No. 20, is standing on the sidelines, waiting for the chance of a dead ball.

Guidolin decided to send Salah on instead of Muriel. The Colombian forward started today, partnering with Di Natale as a double forward, but his performance was average.

Today Guidolin arranged a 442 formation, with Di Natale and Muriel partnering up front, Bruno, Kanter, Guillerme and Vidmont forming a four-midfielder, with the four standing in a diamond shape.

When the team needs a goal the most, coming on as a substitute, turning the tide and becoming a hero is a scene that countless young players have dreamed of countless times. Now he is eager to make his dream come true!

Salah replaced Muriel, which was a counter substitution.

Astori, another central defender of Roma, hurriedly turned around to chase the football. He was closer to the football than Salah. He thought he could get the ball first, but the next second, Astori was stunned. , this kid who started several meters behind me has already caught up.

Astori was shocked. Without any hesitation, he fell directly to the ground and made a sliding tackle!

"This kid should be urged to learn Italian quickly." Guidolin said on the sidelines.

Salah speaks Arabic and French, English is poor, and Italian is even worse, which makes it difficult for him to communicate with players and coaching staff.

"It was too fierce!" Assistant coach Portolucci said worriedly on the sidelines.

Salah didn't speak, just nodded vigorously. He was a little nervous, but also excited and looking forward to it.

The captain of Udinese is heading the ball!

Guidolin was able to communicate with Salah because he knew simple English and could barely make Salah understand what he meant.

"If Coach Guidolin is really optimistic about the Egyptian, maybe it would be better to give the Egyptian boy a chance to feel better when he is leading by a big score and there is less pressure."

Bruno is now very fluent in Italian and good in English, so he has no problem communicating with Salah and Di Natale.

Roma center back Manolas was competing with Di Natale for the top position, but the 23-year-old former center back immediately realized that he was no match for the 37-year-old guy in front of him.

"Bruno!" Di Natale shouted.

Fortunately, Udinese still has the iron gate of Kante.

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Salah is naturally no stranger to Roma right back Maicon. The Brazilian, who was known as the world's number one right back at his peak, is now about to turn 35, and his condition is no longer what it used to be.

At this time, Guidolin called Bruno over from the sidelines and said a few words. Then Bruno ran back to the court, found Di Natale and conveyed the coach's latest instructions.

"Three days ago, the Egyptian teenager announced his transfer to Udinese. In order to get the Egyptian, Udinese paid for the team's main midfielder Alan Marquez. The two clubs completed the exchange of players. This transaction was criticized by the media. There are minor criticisms and doubts, because the 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder has performed very well in Udinese for more than two years. He has played more than 120 games in various competitions and is the absolute main force of Udinese. One of the key players in Dines' quadruple triumph in 2014."

The French midfielder bumped into him directly, and at the same time, he stabbed the football decisively with his feet. Then he seemed to be unable to stop the momentum and knocked De Rossi staggering, which made De Rossi want to turn around and fight back on the spot. The chances are gone.

Salah quickly ran into the field. He first found his partner. Team captain Di Natale said something, but the latter obviously did not understand.

This dead ball opportunity was when Roma got a byline ball in the frontcourt.

"Bruno and Antonio will also try to pass the ball more often." Guidolin did not know what Salah was thinking. He continued, "Your task is to run, use speed, get the ball, enter the penalty area, and disrupt Roma. restricted area.”

Stroman stretched his foot to stop the ball, then turned around with a beautiful pull of the ball. At the same time, he poked with his toes and twisted his waist to pass Cancelo.

But since the head coach just asked him to use speed to hit Maicon, Salah is still very confident.

"That's right." Guidolin continued, "Your task is not to beat him. I will arrange for Antonio to play the ball for you. Your task is to hit him behind with speed! Do you understand?"

It is said that ginger is always smart. In this battle for the top, Di Natale made an early prediction of where the football would land, and successfully jumped in front of the Roma defender with all his strength.

Then people saw a black and white figure flashing past Udinese's left wing, which was Salah's fast forward.

"Use my speed to attack him," Salah said.

Guidolin nodded. After a year and a half of training, Kanter's defensive ability has become very good and his experience has become richer!

"Salah made his debut in the Egyptian Football Super League's Mokoulen team. In March 2012, he moved to Swiss Super League Basel. He played 79 games in two years and scored 20 goals. Then in the winter transfer window last year Moved to Premier League giant Chelsea. However, the Egyptian performed poorly during his one year with the Blues. In the second half of last season, he only scored 2 goals in 11 games in all competitions. Neo was abandoned and has only played 107 minutes for Chelsea, without scoring or assisting. He is considered a big parallel import. "

"Their No. 13 right back Maicon is old and will soon have a physical crisis." Guidolin said, "Do you know what to do?"

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There was finally a dead ball situation on the field, and Udinese immediately completed the substitutions.

"Counterattack! This is Udinese's chance to counterattack!"

"I don't think it is a good idea to send Salah at a critical moment when a goal is needed at such a moment. On the one hand, Salah has hardly participated in official games recently and his status is unknown; on the other hand, Salah I have only joined Udinese for three days and there is no tacit understanding with my teammates.”

Guidolin stood next to Salah, holding the Egyptian kid with one hand and giving him the last instructions before playing.

Salah, who was born in Egypt, originally only spoke Arabic. Two years in Basel allowed him to basically master French, and a year at Chelsea also allowed him to master a small amount of English, but he did not speak Italian at all. Won't.

Roma left back Holevas threw the football to his teammate, left midfielder Kevin Stroman.

Bruno rushed up. He did not stop the ball, but directly volleyed the football towards the front court.

Seeing Maicon, Salah couldn't help but think of the famous scene at San Siro more than four years ago.

Maybe he can repeat the feat of the Welshman?

Guidolin didn't say anything. This aspect is due to Cancelo's inexperience. In addition, this kind of one-on-one defense is not Cancelo's strength.

This is also the reason why Guidolin dared to let Alan go. Kante, who is performing better and better, plus Vidmont and Guillerme, whose defensive potential has been tapped, as well as Badu and Pingchi's presence, Udine There is no shortage of players in the defensive midfield position, but on the front line, apart from Di Natale, there is a lack of stable scoring points.

The ball was directed towards Di Natale.

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Beauty commentator Dilita Leota said: "Udinese first made substitution adjustments. The 22-year-old Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah came on as a substitute. He replaced Muriel, who Today’s performance obviously did not satisfy Coach Guidolin.”

Under such circumstances, even though Manolas is 14 years younger than Di Natale and has a height advantage of nearly 10 centimeters, he failed to grab the spot.

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The young left back who was very embarrassed by Stroman just now showed his talent on the offensive end. He looked up and directly passed the ball diagonally, passing the football, and then he also let go. Push your feet forward.

If it were to face Maicon at his peak, Salah would still be a little wary, but facing an old guy who is about to turn 35, Salah is full of confidence.

Guilherme got the ball before anyone else and passed it directly to Cancelo who was running up.

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“Stroman passed Cancelo.”

"Understood!" Salah nodded. He knew his abilities and characteristics, which were speed and explosive power. In addition, his dribbling was pretty good, but his shooting skills were a bit poor and needed further practice.

Stroman had just passed the football to De Rossi, who came over to receive the ball. As soon as the latter turned around after getting the ball, he saw Kanter's menacing face.

The team can't start the situation now, so the coach sent him at this time. This is his new appointment.

"Salah! So fast, Astori! Tackle! He shoveled the football towards his goalkeeper!" Dilita Leota shouted, "Astori is experienced and he knows he is going to be chased. Go ahead! The Egyptian is even faster!"

Just when everyone thought that Udinese's attack would end here and the football would eventually be cleared by Roma goalkeeper De Sanctis, they saw that black and white figure still accelerating. Astori passed by Astori without stopping at all. Instead, his speed became faster and faster, and he continued to move forward like a sprint.