bookbashuk Chapter 245: The art of picking the ball, showing the limitless in the limited
Chapter 245: The art of picking the ball, showing the limitless in the limited
Chapter 245: The ball-picking is like an art, showing infinite tension within the limited space!
"Okay, isn't it just a draw? Just treat it as if the game has just begun. If we can score the first goal, we can score the second goal."
Van Dyke said through gritted teeth.
He couldn't accept that after waiting for a year, it could only end in a draw. Moreover, Liverpool's substitutions and adjustments were all aimed at attacking.
"The physical fitness of the Manchester United players is close to the limit. We still follow the original tactical arrangement and advance quickly from both wings!"
Fabinho analyzed calmly.
He has just joined Liverpool this season. If he can help Liverpool win the double club, he will definitely gain Klopp's trust and thus determine his tactical status.
You must know that there is Henderson on the bench, the real "Successor of Gerrard".
Because the two have similar tactical positions, only one can start before Klopp designs a more suitable tactic.
"come on!!"
Liverpool players roared, cheering for the team and themselves.
Then the fourth official raised the LED board, Mourinho replaced Bailly with David Luiz, McTominay replaced Kovacic, and Lingard replaced Rashford.
There are two "Messi's" in the Liverpool team, namely the "Egyptian Messi" and the "Swiss Messi". The former is Salah and the latter is Shaqiri.
Shaqiri's shot missed the frame.
"Move to the left!" De Gea held onto the goalpost and carefully adjusted the wall, "Okay, jump right in later!"
"That game also became a turning point in De Gea's career. He gradually improved his abilities and became a world-class goalkeeper!"
In the middle of a chaotic battle.
Shaqiri received a pass from Robertson and smashed the ball past Kovacic.
Zhang Lu also sighed: "The frontcourt is picturesque, and De Gea in the backcourt. Even after so many years, this sentence still applies to Manchester United."
Stopped the football as it flew into the blind spot between the upper right crossbar and the uprights!
"The penalty was beautiful, and the save was also beautiful!"
Arnold didn't do any more tricks, but kicked the ball near the penalty spot.
"Go to hell with your utilitarian kicking style!"
"Oh, Bailly committed a tactical foul. It was a wise choice. If Shaqiri passes by, he will face his own goal!"
Being double beaten by Manchester United last season was a shame for every Liverpool player. No matter how many goals Manchester United scored, they would never give up attacking.
"The referee also showed a yellow card."
It has to be said that it is a very courageous thing to use up all the substitution places at once.
"Damn Mourinho!"
All kinds of ridicules were heard endlessly, making the Manchester United fans blush with anger, raise their middle fingers and curse back.
Beep! ! !
As the referee's whistle sounded, Arnold took a deep breath, ran up and waved his arm to hit the goal!
The football spun violently over the wall and into the upper right corner of the goal!
"You coward from Manchester has the guts to fight us!"
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Then Klopp also made adjustments and replaced Firmino with Sturridge.
"Bailey's timing is very good!"
"It must have been the 2011-12 season. When De Gea first debuted, he also saved Mata's blind corner free kick!"
The game continued on the field as the fans of the two teams battled.
Liverpool fans are also watching Arnold, looking forward to the football flying into the enemy's goal.
Liverpool didn't test any of it and went straight for the attack. Alexander-Arnold and Robertson led the attack, and the forward players moved to stretch Manchester United's defense.
However, there were harsh boos in Anfield. Liverpool fans believed that Mourinho had replaced all defensive players, and it was clear that he wanted to strengthen the defense and take away a point from Liverpool.
However, before Arnold's penalty kick, De Gea moved two steps to the side, saw the path of the ball and flew directly.
Arnold aimed the football valve core at himself and stepped on the turf near the kick-off point. Last time, his cleverness caused the team to be equalized. Now he has another chance to become a hero.
After all, the average of 4.2 accurate long passes per game leads the Premier League, and players with high level of long passes are not bad at free kicks.
However, Maguire's body was too strong, so he pushed away Firmino and Mane, and grabbed the first header to clear the ball.
Excellent foot skills and explosive speed give him a unique advantage when facing tall and large defensive players.
Zhan Jun's magnetic voice sounded.
"This time it's not just Van Dijk, but also Fabinho. The two of them help defend Xiao Chu. It's really a show of respect!"
The game soon resumed.
"Another change of direction!"
80nd minute of the second half.
"Come on, look at Liverpool's corner kick again."
Liverpool's free kick was about 27 meters away from the goal. The 20-year-old Arnold stood behind the ball. Although he played as a right back, he had a good free kick skills.
The most interesting thing is that Shaqiri is the same height as Messi.
Therefore, Klopp's choice to replace him was a very targeted arrangement.
The latter walked off the field quickly, panting heavily. He had to both attack and defend in this game, and his physical fitness reached its limit around the 75th minute. If he was not replaced, he would probably have cramps after a while.
"Use your speed advantage to suppress Manchester United's defense and create long-range shooting opportunities for your teammates who come in behind!" Klopp whispered in Sturridge's ear.
"Boss, don't worry!" Sturridge patted his chest.
The entire Premier League must be very aware of how terrifying a healthy Sturridge is.
The year Liverpool almost won the league title, Suarez won the Golden Boot with 31 goals, followed by Sturridge with 21 goals.
Upon seeing this, Mourinho called McTominay to the sidelines, pointed at Fabinho and said viciously: "Scott, I need you to keep an eye on him! Remember! It's to keep him locked in so he can't get the ball." That kind!”
There was a ruthless look in McTominay's eyes. Although he is not a talented player, he also has unique defensive skills.
That's the mad dog spirit!
Use a wide range of motion to squeeze the opponent. If you run 50 meters, I will run 100 meters. I can always find opportunities to steal.
"There are 10 minutes left in regular time. Pay attention to protecting the defensive third zone and be decisive when you need to foul!"
Chu Feng knew that Liverpool was ready to fight hard, so he pointed to his head towards his teammates.
Now that both sides' physical fitness is close to the limit, the competition is no longer about tactics, but about whose willpower is stronger.
Any mistakes may have irreparable consequences.
Chu Feng didn't want to regret it after the game was over, so he told his teammates to focus more.
The game continues.
Manchester United did not attack hysterically like Liverpool. Instead, they tried to regain as much midfield space as possible through a combination of wing and center and short passing penetration.
In addition, it also induced Liverpool to press.
You must know that what Liverpool is proud of is coordination. If the pressure cannot form a complete system, then there will definitely be many loopholes.
That's Manchester United's chance!
But Klopp's tactical adjustments were also timely, moving the overall formation to the back and middle.
"Liverpool lets Manchester United attack from the wing!"
"Lingard made the pass, and the placement was pretty good!"
"Xiao Chu!"
"It's a pity that he was flanked by Van Dijk and Lovren. He was unable to fully exert his strength and the football was confiscated by Alisson!"
Due to Manchester United's substitution strategy, the high points in the frontcourt were reduced.
Liverpool can allocate a large number of troops to defend Chu Feng.
"It's really difficult!" Chu Feng thought as he ran back.
How to get the ball?
It is difficult to go high in the air. After all, with Van Dijk and Lovren strictly guarding him, Klinsmann would probably not be able to grab the landing spot.
Even if you are lucky enough to grab it, you won't be able to use it.
So he could only walk on the ground, it was best to avoid those two people, so Chu Feng looked at Robertson.
This guy's defensive awareness is very poor and he often leaks gaps on the wing.
Arnold, too.
Can we use cross substitutions to disrupt Liverpool's defense?
As long as he can create a one-on-one situation on the wing, Chu Feng is confident that he can pass Arnold and Robertson through the sieve.
After all, "Route 66" isn't called it for nothing.
"Jesse, Riad, wait for us."
So Chu Feng took advantage of the dead ball time to find the two of them.
After seeing Van Dyke not far away, his right eyelid couldn't stop twitching, and he said seriously to his teammates: "Don't let him leave your sight!"
In a desperate situation like last season's Champions League final, Chu Feng forced himself to score three goals.
Is Liverpool as good as Real Madrid last season?
Of course, the team's strength is not suitable for such comparison, but it can also reflect Chu Feng's ability to seize opportunities from the side.
People like this should not be given any chance, not even allowed to touch the ball.
Otherwise, you will never be able to guess what he will do in the next second, maybe an ordinary shot, or maybe a world-beating goal.
The psychological pressure of the Liverpool players increased instantly. They felt that Chu Feng was like a sword of Damocles, hanging over their heads and threatening to fall at any time.
Chu Feng seemed to be aware of it and turned his head to look over.
There wasn't much emotion, and there was no demonstration, just a silent retraction of his gaze.
As Manchester United's offensive hot spot, he has long been accustomed to being targeted. If he can only play in his comfort zone, he will never grow into a football superstar.
There is an old saying that goes well, players are divided into three, six or nine grades based on how well they can handle the ball in "uncomfortable" situations.
Chu Feng became inexplicably excited, and his fatigue seemed to have subsided a lot.
This is a kind of spiritual excitement.
Mourinho noticed Chu Feng's changes and couldn't help feeling that Ibrahimovic was right. Both of them were like passionate young men who never knew how tired they were.
All I want is to win games and championships, and I always want to make the impossible possible and create more miracles.
Mourinho considers himself lucky to have such a disciple.
Klopp, who was next door, was so nervous that he unknowingly took off his peaked cap, revealing his hair that had not been washed for several days, and his thick glasses reflected the green field.
The 86th minute of the game.
Liverpool's powerful throw-in was thrown directly at the feet of Saric. The Swiss Messi did not have the luxury to pass the ball, but passed it diagonally to Robertson who was advancing forward from the side.
The latter then hit the middle.
Sturridge saw the right moment and ran forward, from between Lewis and Maguire, and dived directly into the penalty area!
Manchester United's defense retreated subconsciously.
At the same time, Shaqiri brought the ball to the offensive third area, cooperated with Mane who moved in the middle, hit the wall, and then found Fabinho who pushed forward to follow up!
Fabinho swung his right foot to meet the ball!
McTominay quickly blocked the ball sideways, but he was cautious and did not throw away all his center of gravity.
After all, being beaten by Chu Feng dozens of times every day, even a person with no talent will still make progress.
When Fabinho dialed the ball and broke through to the right, McTominay decisively approached to fight!
Falco means a person who is so thin that he is just skin and bones, and it is Fabinho’s nickname.