bookbashuk Chapter 312 Since there is no precedent in football, let us create one (Page 14)
Chapter 312 Since there is no precedent in football, let us create one (Page 14)
Chapter 312: Since there is no precedent in football, let us create it
Alisson is usually good-tempered and rarely scolds his teammates in public.
But Liverpool's defense during this period is really hard to control. How many effective shots have Manchester United had?
Alisson punched the goal post: "If you can't stop them, then make a tactical foul decisively and don't let them shoot easily!"
He felt that Liverpool had some real problems today, and it seemed to start with their decision to defend.
Every team has its own style.
If you deliberately imitate others, it will have a negative effect, just like Liverpool, which relies on high pressing but insists on defending in the backcourt.
Isn't that missing the forest for the trees?
Henderson wiped the rain off his face and said, "My problem was that I was too focused on Manchester United's No. 7 and didn't pay attention to other players moving forward."
Manchester United used a 4-2-3-1 formation, and although they only replaced Rashford, the result was completely different.
Liverpool was unable to defend against the frequent forward runs.
"Also the defense line shouldn't be too far back. Manchester United's striker right now is not Chu, but number 10 Lukaku."
Van Dyke rubbed his brow.
Liverpool and Manchester United have played against each other so many times, and he has become accustomed to facing Chu Feng. Now that he is suddenly replaced by Lukaku, he is quite uncomfortable.
"What kind of threat can he pose?!"
Alisson was obviously a little bit broken, after all, he was shot at so many times. He pointed at Lukaku and said unhappily: "You need two or three people to defend him. The ball just now almost didn't go in! Just set the offside line well, and leave the rest to me!"
Alisson is not De Gea, who is used to standing near the goal line.
His grasp and judgment of the timing of attack, the Premier League, no, the top three in Europe!
Based on the position of your defensive players, decide whether to attack. Should you attack over a large area or over a short distance?
Moreover, he has extremely high proficiency in both "side-down blocking" and "K-type blocking".
The success of Liverpool’s high-pressure pressing is inseparable from Alisson’s one-on-one skills.
"Look at my position later, create the offside line in advance, and then don't worry about Manchester United's No. 9."
Van Dyke nodded.
He also felt that it was a waste to devote too many defensive resources to Lukaku.
It’s not like Lukaku couldn’t understand English, but he just stood there silently, thinking that it would be best if no one paid attention to him.
Isn't it just creating an offside line? Who doesn't know how to counter offside?
I just look stupid, but I'm worth 60 million euros, and people with big heads are generally smart.
It was just that Chu Feng didn’t know, otherwise he would have given a thumbs up and given Lukaku and Maguire a nickname - Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick.
Both of them have big heads and are of course very smart.
Liverpool has a strong ability to adjust on the spot. After determining the tactics, there is no hesitation and every player executes with full efficiency.
Otherwise, how could they win the Champions League in the original time and space?
“Liverpool changed the direction of attack and let Mane break through on the left, using his personal strength.”
"But isn't this a bit too much of a drain on your physical energy?"
Carragher left some words unsaid.
Liverpool's midfield lacks creativity and it is difficult for them to deliver threatening passes, the kind that De Bruyne uses to penetrate the defense.
So the frontcourt players can only do it themselves.
The consequence of this is that once the players are in poor form, Liverpool's offense will fall into a swamp.
Wan Bissaka didn't sleep well last night and faced Mane with trepidation.
It turns out Mane wasn't much better.
The Senegalese players have been rushing and rushing this season, and this style of play is very damaging to the body.
And since he has no injury immunity module, muscle strain is inevitable.
Even though he felt he was in good shape, his sprint speed and confrontation ability were declining, and it became more serious towards the end of the league.
Wan Bissaka seized the opportunity to kick the ball out of bounds without much effort.
"Hey, Manchester United did a good job defending today?"
“There was no urgency like in the first round, it felt very relaxed.”
Neville thought for a while and gave an answer: "It should be related to the league at the weekend. Manchester United played against Huddersfield and established a leading advantage early, while Liverpool played against Newcastle United. If it weren't for Origi's goal in the 86th minute, I'm afraid Liverpool really wouldn't have gotten the three points."
"Liverpool played with all their strength in that game, and even Salah hit his head and was diagnosed with a mild concussion."
"It's quite surprising that he was able to participate in the competition today."
Three games in just one week would seriously affect the condition of most players.
Logically, Klopp should have rotated the players, but he didn't expect Newcastle to be so tenacious.
They have already been relegated and there is no hope for European competitions.
Newcastle United's head coach is still Benítez, who once coached Liverpool for 6 years!
The man who led Liverpool to create the Istanbul miracle!
Shouldn't we let some water out?
But who is Benítez? He is an "addict" in the football world. Someone once commented on Master Benítez in this way.
Even if you lock up Master Bei and Kardashian for one night, Kardashian will learn how to play offside the next day.
Do you expect such a person to let go?
Besides, Master Bei's departure from Liverpool was not a pleasant one.
Liverpool's frontcourt attack has not yet ended. After a series of passes, the ball came to the feet of captain Henderson.
Henderson pulled the ball with his back and was about to turn around, but ended up colliding with Herrera.
The referee blew the whistle to signal a foul against Manchester United.
I thought it was an ordinary block, but Henderson was lying on the ground, holding his knee in pain.
"It's a bad thing. Henderson had problems with his cruciate ligament before. With the intensity and frequency of recent games, it is very likely to recur."
Carragher's ominous premonition grew stronger and stronger.
Liverpool was originally leading by three goals and was sure to advance to the final, but everything that happened recently seemed to tell him so.
There are variables!
Henderson limped off the field for inspection.
The game on the field was still going on, and Manchester United did not show sportsmanship and actively reduce the intensity of the attack just because Liverpool was missing a player.
Because that's part of the game of football.
It’s just that Liverpool’s counterattack was very determined, especially in the pressure in the midfield and frontcourt. They don’t have a creative midfield, but the engineer-type players are least afraid of running!
Also, Salah took the initiative to retreat to defend.
Liverpool held on for five minutes until Henderson returned to the field. Wijnaldum had already changed his jersey, but Henderson said he could still hold on.
For Henderson, he originally liked Manchester United, but after coming to Liverpool, he fell in love with this club.
He recalled Gerrard's slip and mistake in the 2013-14 season.
The lonely figure left behind by Liverpool's No. 8.
He wants to protect Liverpool like Gerrard did, but doesn't want regrets to linger in his life.
So he had to hold on.
"I'm sure I'm fine!"
Henderson left a word and returned to the field.
Although he can still feel pain, it does not affect his competitive state, otherwise he would not force himself to play.
He always puts the interests of the team first, and in this respect he is the same as Gerrard.
The situation became deadlocked again.
Liverpool's attack did not have much effect, but the pressing in the frontcourt also disrupted Manchester United's rhythm, making it difficult for them to organize an effective attack.
"Liverpool had a difficult five minutes, but they held their ground and didn't let Manchester United pose a threat easily!"
"Manchester United has experienced many miracles, but hasn't Liverpool experienced any?"
"The comeback from desperate situation in the 2005 Champions League final was an impossible reversal. Giving up is not in Liverpool's dictionary."
Carragher is proud to have played for Liverpool.
But playing three games a week is too exhausting for the players, and it is a fact that cannot be compensated by willpower.
As time went by, Manchester United gradually took control of the tempo.
The combination of three central midfielders played a very good effect. While they retreated to support their teammates and increase the control of the midfield, they also tacitly moved forward to create threats.
Arnold was having a hard time during this period.
He thought Chu Feng wanted to test his personal strength against him. Even if he was beaten badly by Chu Feng, he could still use tactical fouls to interrupt the rhythm.
But Chu Feng played tactics with him.
That kind of running with a macro intention must determine the optimal running route in the shortest time based on the positions of the players on both the offense and defense.
Chu Feng can indeed do it, but I can't do it!
Arnold had the strength but couldn't use it.
Liverpool could only continue to strengthen their pressing in the midfield and frontcourt, forcing Manchester United to be unable to advance easily.
Under the extremely fierce physical confrontation, the physical strength of both sides was rapidly consumed until the 31st minute of the first half.
Liverpool's pressing intensity dropped.
This has led to Liverpool's midfield interception ability being weakened. Fabinho can strengthen the frontal interception, but the role of a single defensive midfielder is really limited.
Manchester United began to launch attacks continuously from near the center circle.
"Chu should retreat to support his teammates and then pass the ball to Pogba!"
"Turn around and get right behind Matip!"
"Why didn't Arnold follow up and was his attention attracted by Pogba?"
Pogba did not pass the ball directly, but passed it back first and made a wall pass with Matic.
It was this simple change in rhythm that prevented Liverpool's defense from reacting.
Arnold is still thinking about Manchester United's offensive intentions.
"Look behind you!"
Matip was so annoyed that he couldn't complain. Arnold's offensive ability was impeccable, but his defensive level was also terrible.
Arnold turned around belatedly.
Chu Feng had already advanced at high speed along the gap, while Pogba received the pass from Matic and made a straight pass to Fabinho!
Precise through ball!
The football passed in front of Henderson. If it had been a few centimeters back, it would have been blocked by Henderson.
Chu Feng hid behind Henderson and easily caught up with the football with an acceleration.
As Liverpool's overall defense line was forward, Chu Feng could directly threaten the penalty area. His dribbling speed soared and he instantly widened the distance between him and Matip.
Left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area to the far corner!
Seeing the ball being saved by Alisson and going out of bounds, Chu Feng couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.
What a great opportunity!
If he could dunk the ball back, the chances of scoring might be greater.
But Alisson is really strong.
If it was Karius, the ball would probably have gone in.
Chu Feng shook his head vigorously, not thinking about those trivial things, and gave Pogba a thumbs up and praised: "This pass was just in time!"
Pogba grinned in response.
He felt more comfortable partnering with Chu Feng because their tacit cooperation and positioning could create endless possibilities in the midfield.
In fact, Manchester United's midfield configuration is not weak.
Matic, Eduardo and Pogba are all outstanding players in both offense and defense.