super storm

Chapter 497 Hanging upside down with a golden hook

In fact, if it weren't for Manchester United who stole the spotlight with Cristiano Ronaldo's brace in the first three rounds, Liverpool's performance so far this season is not bad, and it can even be said to be quite good.

Why do you say that?
In the first half of the season, especially during the ups and downs of Liverpool's performance, everyone questioned Benitez's rotation system, and some even ridiculed him. In the 99 games he has coached Liverpool so far, almost none of them have maintained the same lineup.

Although this statement is somewhat exaggerated, it can also reflect Benitez's rotation system.

The Spaniard is also very strong. Whether he is in the team or in external interviews, he publicly stated that there is no problem with his rotation system, but people have not yet seen the results.

After entering December, with Liverpool winning [-]-[-] in a row, all voices of doubt gradually disappeared.

Especially when it comes to the Christmas devil's schedule, Liverpool has shown strong competitiveness in continuous battles. Although Chelsea and Arsenal have suffered setbacks and lost points, Liverpool has always maintained the momentum of keeping pace with Manchester United.

In the past six games, Liverpool has won five games, and none of these five games conceded a goal, which shows that the team's state has improved.

If that's all, it doesn't explain the problem. The key lies in the maintenance and adjustment of the team's personnel status, especially the injuries of the players. Liverpool is currently the least among the top four in the Premier League.

However, unfortunately, among the fewest injuries, it injured one of the team's weakest links, the defensive midfielder.

Then Benitez made tactical adjustments, using Gerrard and Harvey Alonso to play four-four-two. Aurelio also played two cameo games as a central midfielder, and his performance was quite satisfactory.

However, Benitez still repeatedly emphasized that the team needs to introduce a midfield defensive player during the winter break, so as to release Gerrard's offensive power, and then let Yang Yang and Gerrard form a frontcourt offensive dual-core.

But the race still has to go on.

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It's a tough game against Bolton at home.

This Premier League team is currently ranked fourth in the standings, and its strength is evident.

In the first half, Benitez once again arranged a four-four-two formation, with Crouch and Didier starting together, Yang Yang sat on the bench for rotation, Luis Garcia and Pennant played the two wings, and Harvey Alonso and Gerrard once again teamed up in the middle of the midfield.

In the first half of the game, Liverpool had the advantage.

Crouch's starting lineup brought the home team tactical height and dominance in the penalty area, but after Yang Yang's rotation, Liverpool's offense lost speed and became no longer sharp.

This makes it not difficult for Bolton to defend.

After a [-]-[-] tie in the first half and another side change in the second half, Benitez still had no intention of making a substitution.

This is his midfield arrangement.

"Yang, you have to wait patiently and pay attention to observe, especially the movement of Bolton's defense."

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Yang Yang himself is very aware of his situation.

It was the first time I experienced the devil's schedule during the winter break, and I was really uncomfortable.

In the past three years, in the Eredivisie League, he usually rested during the winter. He adapted to the rhythm of the Eredivisie League. But in the Premier League, instead of getting a rest, he had to usher in the most difficult and challenging schedule.

It's not that he can't bear hardships, but that he can't show his state.

He is now in a situation where he has more than enough heart, but he can't get out of the state.

Benitez and the coaching staff are also very aware of his situation, and they keep telling him that this is a normal phenomenon, and all players who come to the Premier League for the first time are like this.

Cristiano Ronaldo?

This is already his fourth season in the Premier League!
And Yang Yang kept comforting himself and adjusting his emotions.

The game was still going on on the pitch, Liverpool couldn't attack for a long time, but it put huge offensive pressure on Bolton.

Campo, who used to play for Real Madrid, fouled Pennant in 8 minutes and was shown a yellow card.

It was at this time that Benitez asked his assistant coach Yesterdan to call Yang Yang.

Since he has already warmed up, Yang Yang can go up at any time.

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"We see that Benitez is finally going to make substitution adjustments!"

With an exclamation from the on-site commentator, the entire Anfield stadium boiled.

In the grandstand area, Liverpool's players' families sat together, and Su Ye sat with Gerrard's girlfriend Kuran.

She was wearing a black down jacket, a knitted cotton cap bought at the Liverpool fan store on her head, and a Liverpool scarf wrapped around her pink neck. The whole body was tightly wrapped, only her delicate face was exposed, which looked very pure and natural, which was unforgettable at a glance.

Even among the stylishly dressed wives, it was difficult to conceal Su Ye's refined beauty, which was extraordinarily eye-catching.

Seeing Yang Yang standing on the sidelines, hearing the voice of the on-site commentator, and the cheers of all the fans, Su Ye stood up excitedly and cheered for Yang Yang vigorously.

This scene was naturally captured by the live broadcast and transmitted to the big screen at the scene, as well as in front of all the Premier League fans watching the live broadcast of the game around the world.

All the Liverpool fans in the audience were chanting Yang Yang's name, which made everyone see Yang Yang's popularity at Anfield. He is definitely a well-deserved leader of the Red Army this season.

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Yang Yang stood on the sidelines, waiting for the dead ball to play.

Yesterdan was beside him, gesticulating towards him with a tactical board, gently reminding him to pay more attention to passes from the right, especially Pennant.

The king of crossing in the Premier League last season was quite accurate in crossing from the right.

Now that Campo has a yellow card, Benitez obviously still wants to continue to strengthen the attack on the right, blasting Bolton's left in one fell swoop, creating more opportunities for the team's offense.

"OK, I got it!" Yang Yang nodded while straightening his shorts.

"Okay, come on!" Yesterdan patted Yang Yang's shoulder lightly, then turned and retreated to the coaching area.

Soon, No. 60 minutes, a chance of a dead ball, Yang Yang replaced Luis Garcia.

All of a sudden, the Anfield stadium burst into thunderous applause, and the fans shouted loudly.

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After playing, the ball was quickly cleared by Bolton.

Yang Yang had a quick sprint on the left, but it was more like a warm-up, because the ball didn't come near him at all.

But this time, Yang Yang also felt that although he was not in his best condition, he was still doing well.

On the one hand, we have to rely on our daily accumulation and self-discipline. At the same time, we should also thank Benitez and the coaching staff, Yesterdan and Winston Bogard for his state adjustment and training arrangements.

When Bolton attacked, Yang Yang expanded his range of activities.

On the one hand, it is to warm up by running and find the state of the game, and on the other hand, it is also patiently looking for opportunities.

Liverpool soon succeeded in stealing the ball, sent it to the right again, and Finnan came to attack.

The attack from the right was very urgent, but Yang Yang did not follow up immediately on the left, but paid attention to the timing.

After the ball was handled by Crouch, it was passed to Dirk.

After the Dutch striker got the ball, he got rid of a defender and quickly passed it back to the right side of the penalty area and handed it to Pennant.

Almost at this moment, Yang Yang suddenly slanted towards the penalty area and raised his right hand high to ask for the ball.

Pennant obviously got the instruction of the coaching staff, and when he saw Yang Yang slanting into the penalty area, he immediately chose to cross, and Crouch and Dirk Drivet also immediately took away the defensive players to create space for Yang Yang.

At that moment, Bolton's players didn't know who Liverpool's cross from the right was going for, and the entire first half was played around the two players of Crouch and Dirk, so as soon as they saw these two players move, they immediately rushed forward.

But in this way, the left side of the restricted area was empty.

Yang Yang quickly inserted into the gap, and looked up at the ball's falling momentum.

Unexpectedly, it is not known whether it was due to excessive physical exertion that caused the technical movements to lose shape, or whether Pennant did not understand Yang Yang's intentions. The pass actually had an arc and turned a small corner halfway.

In this way, Yang Yang ran away.

Yang Yang was taken aback, but almost instantly, he calmed down, and a thought flashed through his mind.

That was Crouch's upside-down golden hook against Galatasaray in the Champions League group stage.

This is the only way he can think of shooting now.

Thinking of this, Yang Yang quickly turned around, judged the falling direction of the ball, seized the opportunity, and as soon as his legs were exerted, his whole body quickly turned upside down...

This kind of upside-down golden hook is completely different from ordinary shooting, especially in mid-air, almost entirely relying on the strength of the core muscles of the waist and abdomen. After Yang Yang took off, the strength of his legs was quickly transmitted to the core muscles of the waist and abdomen.

He gritted his teeth, clenched his hands into fists, and turned over.

When the ball came, he used his waist and abdomen to quickly transmit the power back to his right leg, and kicked it out quickly.

The whole process happened in an instant, he didn't have extra time to think and judge, and his back was facing the goal, so he could only rely on his own feeling to judge the trajectory of the ball, the timing of the foot, and the touch. At the same time, it is necessary to judge the moving position of the goalkeeper and the direction of the shot.

All of this looks complicated, but it's actually quite simple.

Because of feeling!
This is a feeling that can only be felt by oneself, but cannot be described in words.

When he kicked the ball with his right foot, Yang Yang felt a particularly strong feeling.

The ball is right!
Do you have?
do not know!
Because he has to consider how he landed next.

This is also a science, because if you land in the wrong posture, you may be injured yourself.

And this requires the strength of the core muscles.

The whole process sounds complicated, but it actually happens in the blink of an eye.

Yang Yang didn't even have time to think about whether the goal was scored or not.

Until he carefully adjusted his posture and fell on the grass.

(End of this chapter)