Changes in England Women’s Football Team’s Tactics Due to Core Injury
China Women’s Football Team Prepared to Counter Firmly
In the upcoming World Cup group stage match, the China women’s football team will face a completely transformed England team due to the core injury of Walsh, their key midfielder. This unfortunate circumstance may force the England team to adopt new tactics against their opponents.
Under Wegman’s leadership, England’s women’s football team has achieved success in both the European Cup and the World Cup. Their tactical approach has heavily relied on the role of midfielder Walsh, who is responsible for connecting the defense and the attacking line, organizing the team’s defense, and providing killer passes. One shining example of Walsh’s impact was witnessed in the European Cup final against Germany, where his superb pass broke through the German defense, resulting in a goal by Thun.
However, Walsh sustained an injury during a match against Denmark, and it has been confirmed that his presence will be missed in the upcoming game against the Chinese women’s football team. Walsh’s absence leaves a void that no player in the England squad can effectively fill. Both Zelem and veteran Combs, who has made a comeback to the national team, are attacking midfielders and lack the ability to fulfill Walsh’s crucial role. Although Steinway has partnered with Walsh in the past, it has proven to be an ineffective substitution.
In light of this situation, it is highly likely that Wigman will significantly change England’s offensive strategies. The team may adopt a more direct style of play, focusing on long passes from the full-backs to the wingers on the opposite side. This adjustment will make England’s offense more straightforward and forceful.
The Chinese women’s football team, known for their experience and defensive prowess, has typically been able to handle opponents who advance through layers with moderate speed. However, their vulnerability lies in countering direct attacks, especially during transition moments between offense and defense when their defensive line pushes forward. In such situations, the Chinese team often struggles to react quickly enough to effectively neutralize the opposing team’s direct passes.
Under these circumstances, Shui Qingxia, the coach of the Chinese women’s football team, must adopt a targeted approach. It is essential to consider the inclusion of fast players in the lineup and to avoid pushing the defensive line too high. These measures should enable the team to better deal with England’s more forceful and less predictable attacks.
The Strengths and Weaknesses of the English Women’s Football Team
Strengths:
- Sharp attacking trio: Center Russo, James on the left, and Kelly on the right are formidable threats.
To neutralize these players, the Chinese women’s football team should consider switching to a 541 formation, which includes a three-central defender system. Alternatively, a double defensive midfielder formation could also provide better defensive stability, although it would require high lateral movement capabilities from the defensive midfielders.
Weaknesses:
- Midfield absence: With Walsh sidelined, Steinway may take his place, but their partnership will still pale in comparison to Walsh’s impact.
In this crucial match, Shui Qingxia should prioritize fielding Wang Shuang, who can control the midfield rhythm and contribute significantly with precise through balls during counter-attacks.
- Defensive vulnerabilities: Captain Williamson, who played a key role in England’s European Cup victory, is absent due to injury. Additionally, the left center position lacks a suitable replacement, while the right back position, occupied by Bronze, struggles against opponents’ breakthroughs.
Zhang Linyan, an attacking-minded player, can exploit the weaknesses of Bronze from the Chinese team’s right flank. Wang Shuang can also make an impact if fielded on the right side.
- Goalkeeping excellence: Earps has been instrumental in England’s success, making her the standout goalkeeper in women’s football today. Her exceptional performances often overshadow any defensive shortcomings in the team.
England’s Offensive Tactics
Wegman’s training regimen places great emphasis on long diagonal transfers. The England women’s football team frequently employs continuous passing sequences on one side of the pitch, luring opponents’ defenders to that side before abruptly switching the play to the other side with a long diagonal pass. This strategy is especially evident when Thun, the left midfielder, delivers precise passes towards the right winger, Kelly.
Kelly’s ability to create opportunities is remarkable. Thus, it would be wise for the Chinese women’s football team to prioritize defending against her attacks on the left side, neutralizing England’s preferred method of play.
Implementing an offside trap tactic against England is a risk worth taking and could disrupt their attacking flow. Additionally, the Chinese team should aim to minimize giving away free kicks near their penalty area, as England’s height advantage poses a threat. When defending corner kicks, coordinated defending is essential, and the goalkeeper must exhibit bravery in commanding the defensive area.
The Chinese women’s football team has shown remarkable fighting spirit, from their Asian Cup triumph to their current performance in the World Cup group stage. With a bit of luck, they can secure at least one point in this crucial game. Let’s hope for an upset with Haiti defeating Denmark as well.
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According to the news on July 31, tomorrow the China women’s football team will have a life and death match with the England women’s football team in the group stage of the World Cup Because of the opponent Walsh’s core injury, the China women’s football team may come across a completely changed England team.
Since Wegman took office, he has won the European Cup and then progressed to the World Cup. England’s women’s football tactics have always revolved around midfielder Walsh. Walsh is responsible for connecting the back line with the striker, organizing the defense and making deadly passes. In the European Cup final against Germany, Walsh’s direct pass penetrated the German defence, and Thun scored on his own.
Walsh was injured in the match against Denmark Although it was later diagnosed that the cruciate ligament was damaged, an injury to the collateral ligament could also rule him out of this World Cup. The England team press conference has made it clear that Walsh will miss the match with the Chinese women’s football team.
No one in the England squad can replace Walsh. Zelem and veteran Combs, who has returned to the national team, are both attacking midfielders No. 8. Steinway used to be Walsh’s partner, but Walsh’s job did not work.
In this case, Wigman is likely to change England’s layer-by-layer offensive habits, change the offensive style of play, and adopt more through passes and oblique passes from the full-back to the winger on the other side. England’s offense will simply become more direct.
To be honest, the Chinese women’s football team is not afraid to advance by tiers, but it is afraid of this unreasonable and more direct attack.
In general, the main force of the Chinese women’s football team has rich experience in the game. When the opponent advances through layers, the speed is not very fast. The Chinese women’s football midfielder Yang Lina and center back Wang Shanshan calls their teammates to resume their positions immediately and keeps the defensive formation compact. Under such circumstances, the likelihood that the Chinese women’s football defense line will be very low penetration.
But when the opponent goes directly behind us, especially at the moment of transition between offense and defense, when the Chinese women’s football defense line presses up and the opponent passes directly , our defense is often slow.
Therefore, Shui Qingxia’s guidelines should also be used in a targeted manner. In terms of personnel arrangements, several fast players need to be considered, and the defense line should not be pushed too high.
The strengths and weaknesses of English women’s football
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Center Russo, James on the left, Kelly on the right, these three are very good.
If the Chinese women’s football team wants to lock these arrows, it is better to change the formation to 541, and the three central defender system will be safer. Or it is a double back waist, but the requirements for the lateral movement of the back waist will be very high.
Midfielder absent
Walsh is injured, and Steinway may sit in the middle, but no matter how he is matched up, it will definitely be worse than when Walsh is on the court.
In this decisive battle, it is better for Shui Qingxia to arrange Wang Shuang first. Wang Shuang will control the rhythm in the midfield and rely more on her through balls when counter-attacking.
The back line is a little weak
European Cup champion captain Williamson missed the World Cup due to injury There has been no good candidate for the left center position. Carter and Greenwood are relatively rough.
The right back Bronze’s ability to defend against the opponent’s breakthrough is a bit poor, and Zhang Linyan can attack it more.
The left back is also unstable. If Wang Shuang starts, he can also make a fuss on the right.
The goalkeeper is too good
Earps is undoubtedly the key figure in the good results of the English women’s football team, and it is no exaggeration to list her as the first goalkeeper of the women’s football team today.
Earps’ excellent performance somewhat masked some weaknesses in England’s defence.
English women’s football attacking the basic order
Wegman’s training regimen certainly underscores this: long diagonal transfers.
Whether against Haiti or Denmark, the England women’s football team often passes continuously on one side. When the opponent’s defender moves over, England will suddenly transfer to the other side with a long diagonal pass . In particular, the left midfielder Thun passed many balls in the direction of the right winger Kelly.
Kelly’s ability to develop is very strong. Instead of betting on her base, it is better to lock the ball on the left side first, so that England’s transfer cannot be played.
Creating an offside tactic is risky, but worth a try.
In addition, the height of English women’s football players has an advantage. The Chinese women’s football team should try to reduce the chance of free kicks in front of the penalty area for the opponent. When defending corner kicks, they must combine fields with a man The goalkeeper must be brave to attack and expand the defensive area.
From winning the Asian Cup to the current group stage of the World Cup, the fighting spirit of the Chinese women’s football team is commendable, and their luck has always been good. I hope they can continue for one more game and score at least 1 point. at the same time, I hope Haiti beat Denmark in an upset!Return to Sohu to see more
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