Ace Young Marshal

Chapter 512 Walking on thin ice!

After Liverpool eliminated Basel 4:2 and advanced to the quarter-finals of the Europa League, anyone could see that Situ Yunbing intended to win the Europa League this season!

Now it is no longer a question of whether to train or not. There are only two fronts left in Liverpool's season, one in the league and the other in the Europa League!

Liverpool's reversal of Basel has been praised by the outside world. After all, it is also supporting English football, especially after Real Madrid eliminated Manchester United in the Champions League.

Situ Yunbing led the team step by step, and the sprint for the final stage of the season has begun!

In mid-March, Liverpool led the team to challenge Southampton as a guest and played against Pochettino again. Situ Yunbing prepared for this game very seriously.

But at Saints Southampton's home court, Pochettino gave Situ Yunbing an unexpected shock!

At present, Liverpool's obvious weakness lies in Robertson. It is logical for Liverpool to strengthen the protection of his defense in defense.

But Pochettino did not deliberately attack Robertson in today's confrontation, but let the team's attack group focus on assaulting Skrtel's defense zone!
In the first 15 minutes of the game, Liverpool's defense was hit twice, and Ricky Lambert scored two goals with a head kick in Skrtel's defense!
Southampton's blitz was very effective!

Liverpool is a bit confused!
Pochettino really impressed Situ Yunbing!

Lallana, Rodriguez, and Lambert's three-person attack group shocked Skrtel a little dizzy.

Situ Yunbing shook his head slightly on the sidelines. This is indeed a manifestation of Pochettino's wisdom. It is unexpected to leave Robertson alone and attack Skrtel.

Liverpool must first stabilize their position, and Southampton also strengthened their defense after leading by two goals.

Pochettino is a pragmatic coach. He will not think about expanding the victory at this time, but will use the current lead to patiently wait for opportunities.

Liverpool's offensive investment is not large due to concerns about the defense line, and their physical fitness after the midweek battle with Basel is not dominant, especially today they are playing away.

The next trend of the game was a bit boring. Situ Yunbing actively enriched the team's offensive methods and methods on the sidelines, such as long-range shots, breakthroughs, and more organized team cooperation. heat.

It is an indisputable fact that Southampton is in good form today.

When the game came to the second half, Situ Yunbing took the initiative to make substitutions. After Coutinho came on the field, he helped the team launch a more threatening offensive in the frontcourt.

In the 64th minute of the game, Coutinho received a pass from Sterling in front of the penalty area and pierced Southampton's goal with a long shot!
Another world wave!
Liverpool's morale was boosted after recovering a goal, but at the critical moment of the counterattack wave, Southampton seized a counterattack opportunity and quickly rushed from the right. In the end, Lambert acted as a fulcrum in the penalty area to create opportunities for Lallana, who came in behind. Lallana sent the ball into the goal with one kick!

Ter Stegen did not perform well today, and his performance did not meet expectations.

Liverpool fell behind again by two goals with less than 15 minutes left in the game.

Pochettino made decisive substitutions to strengthen the defense, that is, to stick to it and never let Liverpool score again!
Situ Yunbing also dispatched troops to try to counterattack and make a comeback.

But in the last 10 minutes, the two teams fell into a fierce stalemate confrontation, and in the end no one scored again.

Liverpool was defeated by Saints Annampton 1:3 away!
Situ Yunbing shook hands with Pochettino after the game, congratulating the opponent on the victory. He must admit that Pochettino performed better than him today, and Southampton also performed better than Liverpool!

Only by realizing this, you will not make the same mistake next time.

Situ Yunbing praised Southampton in an interview after the game, and then said that with eight rounds left in the league, Liverpool has no room to lose points!

Manchester United played against Reading at home this round. With Rooney's lore, Manchester United scored 1 points 0-3 without any risk.

At the end of 30 league rounds, Liverpool's advantage over Manchester United has become 7 points.

Liverpool, 76 points.

Manchester United, 69 points.

When the FIFA match day came in March, Situ Yunbing did not give himself a holiday, but continued to devote himself to the work of studying the opponents on the schedule.

In the quarter-finals of the Europa League, Liverpool's opponent is Benfica. Liverpool must make better preparations in order to hope to get the ideal result at the lowest cost.

After the end of the FIFA match day, the Liverpool players returned to the team to challenge Aston Villa as a guest on the weekend, and to play against Benfica at home in the middle of next week. It consumes a lot of rest time for players, and at the same time, players who travel to and from South America have a truce.

Although the opponent Aston Villa is not strong, the game has become relatively difficult because of Liverpool's reservations.

Vardy, Gareth Bell, and Sterling's striker has a strong impact, but their finishing ability has declined.

The midfield composed of Coutinho, Eriksson, and Lucas is undoubtedly the creativity of the offensive organization, but the defense is not reassuring.

The back line and goalkeeper have not changed, and they are the regular main force.

Abanglahor's impact on Robertson on Aston Villa's side can still cause trouble for Liverpool's defense. Coupled with Benteke's impact, Liverpool did not play this game easily.

The situation is relatively stalemate, and the later the season, the more difficult the game will be, because most teams will have very clear goals, especially those related to relegation or fighting for a place in the European competition, it is definitely a difficult bone.

Aston Villa is going to relegation!

If there is any advantage for Liverpool today, it is only on the psychological level.

Aston Villa wants to relegation, 3 points is the pursuit, 1 point is not enough to change the status quo, and Liverpool retained their strength today, which can be regarded as giving them a chance.

It is this kind of mentality that prevents Aston Villa from defending at Villa Park!
In the 42nd minute of the game, Coutinho played for Eriksen. The latter's shot on the penalty area line was blocked by goalkeeper Guzan, and then Gareth Bale controlled the ball in front of the penalty area. In the siege of the players, Gareth Bale moved the ball to the right in a wide range, and Sterling stopped the ball on the right and adjusted it before sending a cross.

Vardy outflanked and grabbed a point in front of the goal and shot the ball into the goal!

Aston Villa will complain that Vardy is offside, but the linesman has nothing to say.

Liverpool took the lead just before half-time.

Not long after the start of the second half, Aston Villa equalized with Benteke's header from a set-piece attack!
The game returned to a relatively stalemate stage, until the 79th minute of the game, Gareth Bale received a pass from Coutinho in the middle of the restricted area in the frontcourt and calmly pushed the ball from a small angle to the near corner of the goal , This helped Liverpool lead the score again.

Situ Yunbing immediately made substitutions to strengthen defense and control.

After replacing Gerrard and Casemiro, Liverpool's defensive level suddenly improved. Aston Villa tried to counterattack but failed to exert force. In the end, they lost to Liverpool 1:2 at home.

Having won a difficult victory, Situ Yunbing felt relieved.

The current situation is that any loss may turn the season into a turning point. In fact, Situ Yunbing has no way out!

Because the league is the most important, once Liverpool in the league is shortened by Manchester United to within 6 points, that is, within two wins, then Situ Yunbing will decisively give up the Europa League!
Do your best to keep the league!

So it is conceivable that if Liverpool draw a game in the league and Manchester United wins, then the points gap between the two teams will only be 5 points!

Now is a critical and sensitive moment. Situ Yunbing must not have any hesitation, and is ready to decisively change his strategy at any time according to changes in the situation.

Once he can't keep up with the rhythm, hesitation may ruin the whole season!

Manchester United also had a hard time winning the away game this round. They defeated Sunderland 1-0 at the Stadium of Light with Van Persie's lore.

Manchester United's recent victories are more pragmatic. Some games do not look good, but someone can always stand up and seize sporadic opportunities to completely change the result of the game!

This may be the magic of Manchester United, or it may be their background in the era of the Premier League kingship.

But it is undeniable that Manchester United and Liverpool are now walking on eggshells!
At the end of the 31st round of the league, Liverpool's lead over Manchester United is still 7 points.

Liverpool, 79 points.

Manchester United, 72 points.

7 rounds, 7 points.

There is a 7-point gap for Manchester United to reverse Liverpool. Many media on Fleet Street have suggested that Liverpool give up the Europa League to ensure that they can hit the first Premier League title in team history with the highest probability!

This is the same argument as the previous Liverpool legend.

Situ Yunbing chose to ignore it.

He has his own plans.

Of course he also knows that if he decisively gives up the Europa League and goes all out for the league, as long as he wins the league championship, then this season will definitely be a success!
But whether it is the construction of Liverpool's future, or because of his challenge of 5 championships in 13 years, he must grit his teeth and fight hard at this time!
The dangerous thing is that it may be a chicken-and-egg fight, but football competition itself does not have a sure-fire strategy, tactics, competition, and so on.

Football has never been a mathematical formula, it is full of uncertainties!
Facing the current situation requires a strong will, courage, and a clear mind.

Situ Yunbing is not single-minded to fight for the championship in multiple lines. If he can't do it, he will rein in the precipice!

Now he will not be disturbed by the outside world, and everything will go according to his plan.

In the first round of the Europa League quarter-finals in the middle of the week, Liverpool will send a full lineup to face Benfica at Anfield!
(End of this chapter)