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"In the first half, we didn't play well enough. This is an unfortunate thing, but we can see the positive side from the misfortune, that is, the two goals behind are not enough to crush us."

In the locker room of the visiting team, Guatu said calmly—although he roared in the first half of the game, but that was not his style, and he also knew what attitude he should use to treat these players under him.

Under the difficult situation in the first half, Manchester City's stars showed their value and did not have too many problems because of the difficult situation. They firmly controlled the lagging score under a controllable situation. This point, Guatu sees it all.

"Liverpool's current rhythm is actually not particularly good."

Guatu began to explain in detail in the locker room: "According to their recent rhythm, they should be slow in this game, because there have been three consecutive games, and they have deliberately kept themselves from playing too fully. Next sprint."

Speaking of this, Guatu was also a little depressed. If Liverpool hadn't met Zenit, a relatively weak team, how would Klopp dare to do this?But he just did it, and the effect was quite good, but Manchester City was going to play against the crazy Barcelona...

But no matter how entangled with what happened, it doesn't make any sense. Guatu is still very clear about this.

His voice became calm again: "However, in the first half, they played an unexpected state and level because of the arrival of Helder. However, this state and level reached it at the beginning of the game." After reaching the peak, in the following time, they will gradually decline, which I think you can feel when you are on the court."

The Manchester City players nodded one after another. As players on the field, they could indeed feel it intuitively. In the first 20 minutes of the game, the level demonstrated by Liverpool made them all feel a sense of powerlessness. The feeling that Liverpool suppressed made them feel a little unbelievable-when did Liverpool become so strong?Even Real Madrid and Barcelona can't suppress us like this, can they?

Those two goals let them know, this is not an illusion.

However, in the following games, Liverpool's momentum has gradually declined, allowing their feelings to return to normal.

If it weren't for knowing that this is a normal world, it would be impossible for a magician to add various buffs to Liverpool players, and they would all suspect that they were hallucinating.

Now that Guatu explained this, the Manchester City players who were already doubtful immediately succeeded in solving their doubts.

"Although this situation brought them benefits at the beginning, it will disrupt their rhythm. In the next game, they will definitely not perform as well as before. This is our opportunity. As long as we do not If we lose our desire to win this game because we conceded two goals, then we will definitely have a chance to get the score back."

"In the second half, we strengthened our offense. Their defense in the center was very solid, but the defense on the side appeared to be lacking. We used our flexible offense. On the basis of ball possession, we switched positions to break through, initiate from the center and start from the side. , finishing in the middle...it's not a difficult way to attack."

Guatu said all the things to pay attention to in the next game one by one, with clear thinking and organized expression, showing the quality of a top head coach.

The Manchester City players also listened quietly. In such an environment, their emotions gradually calmed down, and they began to prepare for the second half of the game in a more serious state.

In the locker room of the home team, the atmosphere was much warmer.

The Liverpool players are indeed a little excited at the moment.

This kind of excitement is justified. Held's arrival, the smooth first half, and the two-goal lead... all of these are enough to make them feel happy. After being happy, there is excitement, no problem.

After entering the locker room, they were still laughing and discussing the lead in the first half, and Helder's arrival, discussing how Liverpool should celebrate after winning the game, and whether to call Helder... …

Seeing this scene, Klopp frowned. He felt that such emotions were a bit wrong. However, after all, the game led by two goals, and in such an important game, he couldn't say anything to pour cold water on the players. .

I have already suppressed their state quite severely before, and if I do this again now, it will inevitably feel like I have overcorrected.

At this time, Klopp saw Bu Qingyun whispering something to Yu Yingrui in the corner of the locker room. Yu Yingrui had no expression on his face. , still very calm.

After seeing this scene, Klopp felt relieved - Bu Qingyun didn't get carried away, then there would be no major problems. He is the core of the team, and his actions can calm the players down.

"In the first half of the game, we played very well. Although we did not completely defeat the opponent, we have already established enough advantages... But we must pay attention to one thing, Manchester City will not easily admit defeat. The game is too important, whether it is for us or for Manchester City, this is a game that is really related to six points, and there are only four rounds in the league. I think you should be very clear about the importance of this ’” Klopp said to all the players.

Some players still had smiles on their faces, but they all nodded immediately.

Seeing this, Klopp nodded again: "I won't emphasize anything else, continue to maintain the offensive pressure in the second half, don't give Manchester City too many chances, hold on, the victory is ours!"

Klopp's self-confidence is very sufficient.

He is very clear about one thing, that is, the current overall level of Liverpool has indeed suppressed Manchester City. Compared with Manchester City, their substitute lineup may be a little worse, but in the main lineup, all aspects are not inferior to their opponents. A player like Qingyun is one line above the best player of the opponent. Sometimes in the contest between top teams, being such a line above is already a very remarkable thing.

"The second half of the game is about to start! Players from both sides have already played, let's take a look... well, there are no substitutions! There is actually no shortage of good players on the benches of both sides, but for Liverpool and Manchester City, their main players are the best. reliable!"

"It's a bit strange that Manchester City didn't make any substitutions. Anyway, the situation of Manchester City is not very good now. It is also a good way to change the situation on the court through substitutions, but Guatu did not change anyone. The main force is indeed To be better, but sometimes morale and state are more important than ability, Guatu will inevitably appear a little rigid in this regard..."

Regarding the comments of the commentators, Guatu can't hear, and he won't listen to them. Only he knows what a coach thinks.

Manchester City's players quickly felt that Liverpool's ability on the field, compared with the first 20 minutes of the first half, did create a lot less pressure.

They are still a top team, but not as invincible as they seemed in those 20-odd minutes.

In this way, it proves that Guatu's judgment is correct. Liverpool is not that strong, but during that period of time, they played at that level for some reason.

But now, they are scary, but not scary.

"The two sides fought fiercely again in the midfield...Liverpool's performance was not as good as before, but they are still a top team! However, under such pressure, Manchester City still withstood their attack, And gradually occupy some advantages in offense! Manchester City is really admirable to be able to do this under such a disadvantage!"

After the first half of the game, Manchester City fans were very disappointed.

They don't think that Manchester City is not playing well. In fact, Manchester City's performance this season has been quite good. Before losing to Barcelona, ​​they were also one of the few teams in Europe that could still win the double. The performance was too good, but Liverpool's performance in the first half made people feel a little desperate!
After the start of the second half, Manchester City's performance gave them hope again.

No one wants to fail, no matter who it is.

Steer forcibly broke through Morey's defense from the wing, and then passed the ball to the center. Under the attraction of Akun and Hess, Deding Ding headed back in the penalty area, and the ball was interfered by Yu Yingrui who replaced the ball After a while, it flew out of the bottom line.

Deding Ding took a corner kick, but Lyle failed to hit the ball far. Van Dier hurriedly kicked an empty goal in the penalty area. Although this shot did not have much power, it faced an empty goal. the gate!

Yu Yingrui once again showed his level. He appeared on the goal line in time and barely hooked the ball with his feet. Zhu Li reacted very quickly and made a clearance before Akun made a follow-up shot!

"It's a pity, Manchester City almost got back a point! Their offense in the second half began to become more fluid. This time the attack from the wing almost scored a goal!"

"Do you want to concentrate on playing our wing? That's a question..." Klopp thought to himself.

Liverpool's defense on the two wings has actually been strengthened a lot, but when Manchester City starts to concentrate on playing the two wings, their pressure will still be great.

Klopp can't let Yingrui and Verdum continue to go to the wing to fill up positions-they have this ability, but if the defensive strength in the middle is weakened, maybe Manchester City needs this.

"Counterattack."

Klopp gave instructions that the wing defense will be a bit difficult, but precisely because of this, it is necessary to use offense to reduce the pressure on defense!
Liverpool's offense was really good, they quickly launched a counterattack.