Fengba Greenery

Chapter 314

Chapter 159
In fact, Liverpool, eager to attack, basically failed to control the ball after Gerrard's long shot hit the plane.

Liverpool, who were playing at home, tried to use a fierce offensive to take away Atletico Madrid, who was not the main player, but their offensive only lasted 2 minutes.

When Atletico Madrid started to get the ball, they didn't hit the ball directly to the front of Liverpool's penalty area like Liverpool, eager to create shooting opportunities.

For Atletico Madrid, they are certainly entitled to do so.

After Oblak took the corner kick with one hand, he pressed down with both hands, signaling his teammates to slow down.

But Liverpool's players did not retreat, but pressed several defenders of Atletico Madrid in the frontcourt to prevent them from taking the ball, trying to force Oblak to serve directly with a big foot.

Sure enough, after seeing that it was impossible to play short, Oblak waved his hand, and then Atletico Madrid's overall formation began to press forward.

In this case, it is useless for Liverpool to keep too many people at the front of Atletico Madrid's penalty area, so Liverpool also began to retreat.

But as soon as Liverpool retreated, the central defender Alderweireld, who had a chance to play in this game, quickly retreated to catch the ball.

Oblak threw the ball to Alderweireld, and Alderweireld turned around and gave the ball to the Argentine player Insua who played as a guest right back.

After Insua took the ball, the Liverpool players had already pushed forward. Insua was not in a hurry to pass the ball forward, and he passed the ball back to Alderweireld.

Atletico Madrid's continuous inversions in the backcourt made Liverpool's press useless.

Although Atletico Madrid is known for its tough and direct style in La Liga, in the final analysis, they are still a Spanish team, and they are born with the genes of Spanish football.

Control the ball at your feet, cooperate with short passes, and advance layer by layer.

This way of playing Atletico Madrid is very skillful.This is also a good confirmation of their mentality. In this game, they are the side without pressure.If there are still some players under pressure, it is these substitute players who usually have fewer chances to play, and they still very much hope to prove their abilities to the head coach through such a game.

Unlike the ease of Atletico Madrid's players, Liverpool's players are becoming more and more anxious.

The game has been going on for almost 10 minutes. Liverpool, who are eager to attack and desperately need a goal difference, only had one shot 10 minutes before the game!
Atlético Madrid did not rush forward after getting the ball, but kept passing it in the midfield and backcourt. Basically, as long as Liverpool lost the ball, they would have to spend at least one or two minutes to regain the ball and continue to attack. Minutes will do.

Liverpool, who were aggressive in the opening stage, now seems to have punched cotton, with no focus.

Unlike Spanish football, which pursues the control of short-pass coordination, the English are much simpler and more direct.What they admire most is a fast and direct attack. Even more than 20 years ago, players would only pass the ball forward after taking the ball, and any return pass would be booed by their own fans.

The upright Englishman can't understand the "cowardly" behavior of returning the pass.

Men just want to be tough!
This is the creed of British men.

However, with the rapid development of continental football, English football, which is becoming less and less suitable for the trend of the times, is also forced to learn from continental football. A large number of European coaches have come to England, bringing the latest football concepts from the continent.Under the impact of these concepts, the British man also softened a lot.

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"Liverpool's offense is in trouble. They can't even grab the ball. Facing Atletico Madrid, who is playing in the second line, Liverpool can't come up with any good solutions. Even Liverpool, who urgently need three points in this game, in the The ball possession rate is still slightly behind Atletico Madrid.” Andy Gray, as the live commentary, sat in the commentary booth of the Anfield stadium.

Carragher sat on his right side, frowning and said: "Liverpool must come up with something. Now this situation is Atletico Madrid's favorite rhythm. They can easily control the ball and pass it in the midfield. Inverted foot. Liverpool can try a simpler and more direct attack to disrupt the opponent's rhythm."

"However, in this way, Liverpool will have to be careful about their defense. Atletico Madrid looks careless now, but their two forwards are Mandzukic and Li Qingshan! I believe Rogers will be very clear about the attacking power of these two. "The one doing it on the other side is naturally Carragher's friend Gary Neville.

Rodgers on the sidelines was very dissatisfied with the situation on the field. His original idea was that Liverpool used the opening stage to attack for a while, trying to beat Atletico Madrid with a weak foothold. The other party made a slap in the face.

Then Liverpool can slow down a bit, control the ball in the midfield, and look for Atletico Madrid's defensive loopholes.

In Rodgers' view, Lucas, Henderson, Gerrard, plus the two forwards Sterling and Lallana on the left and right, five midfielders who are not unknown, go to compete with Atletico Madrid. Against a few old and weak midfielders who don't play often, they must have an advantage no matter what.

But the situation on the court told him that he was really a little too optimistic.

Not to mention Liverpool's control of the midfield, they even had a slight disadvantage in the confrontation in the midfield.

Although Atletico Madrid has only four players in the midfield, it seems that there is one less midfielder compared to Liverpool's 4231, but Mandzukic and Li Qingshan retreated to the midfield in turn to participate in the support, which puts the two sides in a balance in terms of numbers.

Portuguese veteran Thiago wore the captain's armband in this game. Although he didn't have many opportunities to play this season, the veteran played very stably.

If the pace of the game is fast, Thiago may not be able to keep up at this age.But now the rhythm of the game is in control of Atletico Madrid's side. Liverpool wants to be fast, but they can't.

In such a slow pace, the veteran's experience can play a good role.

But Atletico Madrid haven't always been this slow.

No.13 minutes, Atletico Madrid suddenly accelerated the pace.

After Saul took the ball and turned around in the midfielder, he suddenly passed the ball straight forward. Mandzukic, who retreated to catch the ball, knocked the ball to Li Qingshan in the middle with his heel.

Li Qingshan hit the ball with a long shot, but unfortunately the angle was too straight and was blocked by Liverpool goalkeeper Mignolet.

With such a sudden change in rhythm, Atletico Madrid played very skillfully, which fully demonstrated their maturity.Even with the substitute lineup, their tactical execution and organization are very mature.

After Mignolet hugged the ball, he looked up and observed.

Atlético Madrid's pressure in the frontcourt was not tight. Li Qingshan, who stood at the front, symbolically stood between the two central defenders, and did not intend to press directly.

Then Mignolet stood up and threw the ball to Gerrard who dropped back to the back line to catch the ball.

As the core of Liverpool's midfield, Gerrard has a very wide range of activities. Basically, Gerrard is involved in receiving the ball in the front, middle and back.

After Gerrard got the ball, Li Qingshan slowly moved over to block his direct forward pass.

Seeing Li Qingshan blocking the front, Gerrard did not risk passing the ball, but turned his head to look around, and then planned to cross to the central defender Skrtel.

Just when he was about to pass the ball, his left foot suddenly slipped, but his right foot had already pushed the ball out......
Gerrard's cross pass to Skrtel made a mistake due to slippage on the sole of his foot, and he directly sent the ball to Li Qingshan who was right next to him.

Of course, Li Qingshan will not let go of this great opportunity. Liverpool's two central defenders are now in a state of being stretched to two sides, and Liverpool's central goal is wide open.

"Gerald....hit.....skid!!!!!!!!!"

Accompanied by Li Qingshan speeding up to dribble the ball towards the middle, Andy Gray's unbelievable voice...
　I attended a classmate's wedding yesterday and drank a little too much.This chapter is a bit late today
　　
　
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