Copa America: Canada vs Uruguay
Start time: 07-14 08:00
Uruguay immediately changed coaches after the World Cup, and the new manager was the former manager of Leeds United in the Premier League - he brought Leeds United back to the Premier League after 16 years, and he was Bielsa, nicknamed "The Madman".
He was called "crazy" not only because of his dedication to football, but also because of his fierce character.
Remember that after his 6-0 defeat to San Lorenzo in the Copa Libertadores, a group of angry old Newell fans came to his house to ask for an explanation.
There were about 20 of them, so an enraged Bielsa rushed out with a grenade and shouted to them, "If you don't leave now, I'll pull the fuse!" ”。
Such an explosive temper not only scares the opponent, but also the players in the team.
Bielsa's team is the fourth-youngest in this Copa America, with an average age of 25.91, behind Ecuador, Canada and United States.
This player is characterized by his ability to run, rush, and grab, which fits perfectly with Bielsa's tactics. As long as you don't fulfill Bielsa's tactical task on the field, or you are lazy and paddling, then you don't know what awaits you!
You see, after Uruguay's 1-0 loss to Colombia in the Copa America last Wednesday, a number of Uruguay players, including Nunez, rushed into the stands to hold a ring boxing match with Colombia players.
This is this Uruguay under Bielsa, crazy and passionate.
I thought the Chile vs Peru match was the dirtiest match of the Copa America because there were 37 fouls between the two teams! But when I watched the Uruguay vs Brazil game, I didn't think so.
The two teams committed a total of 41 fouls (26 for Uruguay and 15 for Brazil), not only that, but there were also various dangerous actions such as holding and grappling on the field, and Uruguay midfielder Nandez was also sent off for a direct red card for the flying tackle on Rodrigo.
According to FIFA statistics, the average number of fouls per game in the Copa America is 26.5, five more than in the European Championship, and this is how South Americans play, with physical confrontation at the top of the list.
Before the derby between River Plate and Boca, 10 ambulances were parked outside the door. There are countless examples of this in South America, where their crazy football is already in the blood and cannot be changed.
This is also the reason why North American football can never be compared to South America!
Why did United States go out of the group stage? Because they can't adapt to the intensity of confrontation of South Americans!
The bottom line is that North American teams like United States Canada and Mexico don't foul at all and don't take advantage of the rules.
According to Copa America officials, Uruguay will be shown a yellow card for an average of 36 fouls (Copa America is the least), while United States will be shown a yellow card for 4.75 fouls and Canada will be shown a yellow card for 4.75 fouls.
It's clear that Uruguay knows how to foul and evade punishment, and United States Canada doesn't know how to play at all!
The reason is very simple, Bielsa's team has a strong attack and plays high pressing, which leads to a high foul rate in the attacking third, and as long as a foul like this is not very bad, it basically will not get a yellow card! And these fouls also prevent the opponent from pressing and counterattacking.
Uruguay's four strongest players, Nunez, de la Cruz, Pellistri and Araujo, have committed such fouls in the Copa America are endless. In fact, these four attacking players committed a total of 34 fouls in four games, more than all of Canada fouled in three group games!
This is exactly what Bielsa's relentless running and pressing have brought to fruition, averaging the highest 5.8 chances of any team in front of the field.
That's a bit of a restraint for Canada!
Canada coach Marsch has coached Red Bull Salzburg, RB Leipzig and Leeds United, and these teams have one thing in common: fast pace and love to counter-attack!
You see, Canada's only win in this Copa America (1-0 Peru) was Alphonso ·'s counter-attacking goal.
In the quarter-round elimination of Venezuela, Canada's attack speed of 2.1 meters per second was also the highest in this Copa America.
This style is based on having the ball at the foot and being alive, but Uruguay's style of play is "mad dog pressing", so for Canada, the style of play is a bit suppressed.
The results of the boxing match between the Uruguay players and the Colombia fans have not yet been released, the South American Football Confederation Disciplinary Committee has launched an investigation, and the decision has not yet been handed down, if there is no suspension of a large number of Uruguay players, then I would expect Uruguay to win in regulation time.
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