The game can easily get into a stalemate, but Wen Sheng is not in a hurry. This is an away game that requires more patience. Benfica is a very good team, but they are not invulnerable.

Benfica's defense is not very good. They have played more than 40 games this season and conceded more than 40 goals. On average, they concede more than one goal per game.

This data does not mean that Crystal Palace will definitely score a goal today, but it does show that there are certain problems in Benfica's defense, which Wen Sheng can take advantage of.

Porto has conceded the fewest goals in the Portuguese Super League. Porto has only conceded 16 goals in the 30 games that have been played, which is half less than second-ranked Benfica.

Wen Sheng studied Benfica before the game. He felt that Benfica's problems still stem from their formation system. The diamond position has high requirements on the full-backs. It is difficult to say that their full-backs have reached the height of both offense and defense, so he insisted on this

Played on the wing in every game.

Just because Benfica didn't make any mistakes at this moment doesn't mean they didn't make any mistakes throughout the game.

Patience is an essential skill.

Wen Sheng thinks so, and Jesus thinks so too.

Just looking at the data, Crystal Palace has conceded a lot of goals this season, and Dynamo Kyiv created a lot of opportunities for them in the Europa League quarter-finals, which made Jesus feel that Crystal Palace's defense is not impeccable either.

But what is the real situation?!

The real situation is that except for scoring 3 goals against Arsenal, Crystal Palace has not conceded a goal in many other games. Crystal Palace's defense is actually quite good, especially because they really focus on defense.

when.

Crystal Palace still kept the pace very slow, and Benfica obviously did not like to use high-pressing tactics, so the pace of the game gradually slowed down, and the transition between offensive and defensive rhythms was slower.

The game between the two teams is more like two boxers fighting in the boxing ring. You punch me and I punch you.

Benfica prefers a positional battle attack, trying to suppress Crystal Palace back into the half court, but Crystal Palace is different. They prefer to use fast-paced passing in the frontcourt, with a typical British style.

In the 16th minute, Crystal Palace stole the ball in the backcourt and launched an attack. Zaha broke through on the wing and passed in. Klose rushed to shoot. Roberto reacted quickly and saved Klose's close shot.

This was Crystal Palace's second shot, and this time it was very threatening.

Wen Sheng patted his forehead, it would be great if he got in.

The one who was defending Klose just now was the Brazilian center back, Jardel.

Jardel is young, only 22 years old. After David Luiz moved from Benfica to Chelsea, Benfica immediately introduced Jardel from Brazil.

The young man is still young, but Klose's movement just now was so weird that it really frustrates the young man.

"I hope this isn't the only time this kid makes a mistake!" Wen Sheng prayed secretly.

After playing for more than 10 minutes, the situation of the game still did not change. Wen Sheng had already sat back in his seat.

"Hey, do you know how I feel?!" Wen Sheng looked at the court and said to Hawking and others beside him, his voice not loud.

"What does it feel like?!"

"It's boring!" Wen Sheng shrugged, "I can see that Jesus has restrained himself now!"

How many coaches want to laugh and let their opponents take the blame for the boring game?!

But are games really boring?!

Hawking and the others didn't think so much, and they believed that Wen Sheng was not really indifferent and was really bored. Maybe Wen Sheng was dissatisfied with the status quo or looking for change when he sat back on the coaching bench.

They saw through Wen Sheng's heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys.

As expected, Wen Sheng then said: "They were very well prepared today, but our wing attack didn't show any special features! Do you have any ideas?! In the end, I am not willing to take away the 0:0 result here, even if

It’s 1:1, that’s fine!”

"Would you like to try to attack again?" Hawking suggested.

"There is just a lack of rhythm changes now. They all know the routine. Let's just use some strong medicine and invest more in offense. Maybe they won't be able to withstand it!" Lawrence agreed.

"It would be great if we can score an away goal. Maybe we can let three main players take a rest in the second half. Don't forget that we still have league games to play on the weekend!" Physical coach Brock Hall, who has never spoken much, said.

He even made suggestions.

Yes, Crystal Palace still have to consider the weekend.

The Potters are about to face the Potters on the weekend. Pulis's Potters have no problem relegating like Newcastle. There is no hope of entering the top six anyway. They are a team with no desires and desires. However, Wen Sheng and Pulis have a lot of troubles.

Deep down, the two coaches had a verbal spat in the first round, which caused everyone to shout for Pulis. How could he "let loose" like Hughton?!

Don't even think about it. Regardless of the fact that the Potters are weak, in fact, in the eyes of the Crystal Palace coaching staff, the weekend's league match is no less difficult than a tough match against several powerful teams.

Wen Sheng rubbed his hands and reflected on whether he was too conservative. If outside critics were to judge, Wen Sheng would definitely answer yes.

The coaching staff doesn't think so. After all, Wen Sheng led the team to victory. If these guys don't agree with his philosophy, how can they cooperate with Wen Sheng?!

He was originally conservative at the beginning of this game, but now that the deadlock has reached a deadlock, he has wavered. He has actually considered the issues Hall mentioned. He cannot always focus on this game. The league is a little careless.

It's about to be finished.

Making up his mind, Wen Sheng decided to take some risks.

Walking to the sidelines, Wen Sheng conveyed his gesture to the players on the field.

Being accustomed to Wen Sheng's conducting, everyone knows what Wen Sheng means.

Jesus suddenly discovered that the Crystal Palace's formation was moving forward and the attack intensity was increasing.

Wen Sheng was expecting such a change in rhythm, but he really didn't expect that the effect would actually come out.

Benfica seemed a little uncomfortable with Crystal Palace's sudden change of pace. From the 36th to the 43rd minute, Crystal Palace continued to besiege Benfica during these seven or eight minutes, compressing Benfica within a 30-meter space.

In the 43rd minute, De Bruyne, Klose and Mertens made exquisite passes and cuts inside and outside the Benfica penalty area. Mertens made a wonderful shot from the penalty area line without stopping.

Arc slipped through the door of Roberto's handle.

Crystal Palace, playing away from home, took the lead.

"Papa papa!" Wen Sheng clapped his hands several times vigorously, and now his strategy worked again.

It seems that my habit of not investing too many troops in the attack has numbed Jesus! He was secretly proud of himself.

Jesus is indeed a bit confused. Wen Sheng has not invested much in attack since the beginning. It is wrong to say that there is no pressure on Benfica. Mertens, De Bruyne and Zaha have the ability to fight alone.

It's all there, but Benfica's defensive system did a good job and didn't give them any opportunities to take advantage of.

Obviously, Crystal Palace suddenly exerted its strength, and Jesus was also anxiously directing the defense on the sidelines, but Crystal Palace still seized a not-so-good opportunity to score.

Mertens's running shots are a bit weird. In a small space, he couldn't complete the shot even half a second late.

Lawrence and the others high-fived Wen Sheng.

"The bet was right!"

"What does it mean to bet right!" Wen Sheng retorted with a smile, "This is a necessary strategy during the game! Otherwise, why would you need me as a head coach!"

Yep, everyone looked at him with contempt.

After scoring a goal, it's much easier to handle.

The fans at the scene probably didn't expect that Crystal Palace would only exert its strength towards the end of the first half. The result was really good. They were a little annoyed and booed the Crystal Palace players who were celebrating enthusiastically.

Back in the game, there was not much time left. Benfica did not lose their courage and actually immediately launched a counterattack towards the Crystal Palace position. Unfortunately, Crystal Palace set the fence very firmly and did not give them any chance. Their old problem was still too routine.
Chapter completed!