I started with Torres, to revive German football

Chapter 331 Four matches a week?
After Zhao Jinge came off the field, there was not much time left in the game, and then Manchester City's tactics turned to a full-line retreat.

Sterling then retreated to the midfield, leaving only Dzeko in the frontcourt for fun.

Liverpool's offensive is not as fierce as before, but Firmino and other Liverpool offensive players don't seem to have given up yet, and are still looking for opportunities to score.

After the game entered the final stoppage time, most of Liverpool's offensive methods changed to long passes to find a few forwards.

Firmino shot in a hurry when grabbing a point, and the ball hit Laporte's arm that had no time to recover. The referee on duty directly whistled for a handball foul and gave Liverpool a penalty kick.

Firmino surprised everyone by not asking for such a consolation goal opportunity. He refused to take a penalty kick.

In the end, Coutinho simply scored with a penalty shot, saving some face for Liverpool. The referee on duty also simply blew the whistle to end the game.

"It seems like this happens every time I become your opponent. Every time I see a little hope, I am then sent into the abyss by your own hands!"

After the game, Klopp took the initiative to talk to Zhao Jinge, and then complained with a wry smile in front of both players, making Zhao Jinge burst out laughing.

"You guys played too hard. If I hadn't scored, I might have let you succeed. What a wonderful game!

Jurgen, I believe that in your hands, Liverpool will become different! "

"Haha, I want to lend you auspicious words. I really want to beat you once! Zhao!"

Klopp's tone revealed countless helplessness. From Dortmund to Liverpool, he has always been a loser when facing Zhao Jinge.

Zhao Jinge didn't take Klopp's reluctance to heart. After the game against Liverpool, the entire Manchester City team rushed back to Manchester that night.

Since the end of the game that day, a large number of media have been promoting this exciting game.

In the next few days, this Anfield battle will be the focus of discussion among fans across the Premier League. Almost the entire European media is singing praises for Manchester City's strength.

After returning to Manchester, Guardiola did not give everyone any rest time, because on the next night, they were about to face newly promoted Burnley at home.

There are unprecedented two rounds of the Premier League in two days. To be honest, when seeing the FA's schedule, these big figures in the British football world have become those poor motherless children in the mouth of Manchester City fans!
After a night of precious rest, most of the Manchester City players who played yesterday had not recovered from the last all-out battle. Except for Zhao Jinge, almost everyone was still in a state of muscle soreness!
Unfortunately, time waits for no one. After a day of relaxation and rest, Manchester City is about to face their second opponent since the beginning of the new year:

Premier League No. 20 match against Burnley at home.

This is the second game in Manchester City's schedule in the past week. From New Year's Day to January [-]th, they will play four consecutive opponents in seven days.

Two of the Premier League games were between Liverpool and Burnley, followed by a make-up match after the EFL Cup draw with Leicester City, and the last one was the FA Cup third round match against West Ham United.

Although among these four opponents, only Liverpool, which has already been defeated, can be called a strong team, but it is extremely outrageous to have all four games in a week against Premier League-level opponents!

After this intensive schedule, there will be an eight-day free period with no games.

Then from January No. 15 to the end of January, Manchester City still has three games to deal with.

Although the schedule in February is also very intensive, a more reasonable schedule will give them enough rotation opportunities to sustain them.

Before the three games at the end of January, Manchester City's players have enough rest time to recover their form, and Manchester City also has plans to buy players this winter.

Therefore, starting from January [-]st against Liverpool, a four-game devil's schedule is the biggest test in their winter schedule.

On the afternoon of January [-]nd, Manchester, Etihad Stadium.

Guardiola stood in front of the home team's coaching bench at the stadium, wrapped up tightly, with his hands in the pockets of his coat, which he only stretched out when directing the game.

Although the Etihad Stadium has a geothermal system, a lot of white snow can still be seen on the grass, and the field is very wet, which is very detrimental to Manchester City.

From Christmas to now, three games have been played in ten days, and such a terrifying schedule is still continuing, which is a test for any team.

This is true even for Manchester City, which has an amazingly thick bench.

Guardiola has used almost every player in the first team, but there are still ups and downs in form.

This is actually not difficult to understand.

During the Chinese New Year, others are setting off firecrackers, eating hot pot, and visiting relatives and friends comfortably at home, but I have to work away from home. No one would feel comfortable in my heart.

Moreover, apart from Zhao Jinge, there was no starting player in Manchester City's lineup today. This resulted in Manchester City not playing well in the home game against Burnley, and their condition was obviously not very good.

Moreover, Burnley, as the newly promoted team, adopted a defensive tactic in the away game, and even deployed five defenders and three midfielders in an attempt to contain Manchester City's offensive in the away game. Guardiola still responded with a four-three-three lineup, but it was delayed. Unable to break through the Burnley bus.

In the first half, the score was zero to zero. In the second half, the team changed sides and fought again. Guardiola replaced Sterling with Dzeko in 5 minutes. The team changed into [-] to strengthen the attack on Burnley. .

After Dzeko came on the court, Zhao Jinge's position became more free, especially when he often dropped back to connect and connect.

Guardiola stood on the sidelines, waiting patiently.

With the current situation, Manchester City suppressed Burnley in the midfield. The opponent's midfield was too deep, and the players on the two wings were unable to pose a threat. As a result, the only center in front had difficulty getting passes from his teammates. .

Burnley's organization has no threat and has few chances, but Manchester City also has a problem, which is the lack of threat in the final pass.

Both midfielders Gundogan and David Silva fell into hibernation tonight.

Guardiola went to Dzeko at this time, just to let Dzeko suppress Burnley's two central defenders and let the Bosnian forward create more opportunities for Zhao Jinge.

Dzeko's appearance did not have an immediate effect until the No. 708 minute.
"Gundogan leaned on his opponent's midfielder with his body, turned the ball around, and got rid of it beautifully."

"The German midfielder carries the ball forward and look at Manchester City's attack this time."

"Zhao Jinge came back to take over, and after a two-on-one, Gundogan moved forward and passed the two Burnley midfielders, trying to break into the penalty area."

"Faced with double-teaming by the opponent's two central defenders, Gundogan chose to pass the ball!"

"Dzeko blocked Clichy with his body and picked up the instep of his left foot."

"It fell to the left side of Burnley's defense, and Zhao Jinge came in from behind." "Danger!!!"

"Zhao Jinge volleyed directly!"

"GOAL!!!!!!"

"In the 709th minute, Manchester City finally broke through Burnley's goal!"

"Zhao Jinge! Manchester City's talisman this season, he used a wonderful volley to break Burnley's goal. A very wonderful cooperation!"

"Dzeko's pass was just right!"

"At the critical moment, Guardiola's substitutions once again produced a magical effect."

When Zhao Jinge scored, he did not celebrate excitedly.Obviously, he was not satisfied with his performance today.

But Guardiola was already excitedly clenching his fists and cheering on the sidelines, loudly applauding Zhao Jinge's goal, and at the same time giving Dzeko his thumbs up.

These two players work very well together.

"Dzeko is really useful!"

After Guardiola high-fived the assistant coach again, he praised with a smile.

Who said no?
As a high center forward, Dzeko not only has strong scoring ability, but also has obvious tactical effects. The most important thing is that this player is smart.

No matter what kind of tasks you assign him or what role you ask him to play, he can handle it for you properly.

Just like just now, Zhao Jinge retreated and Gundogan stepped forward. When the two had a one-two, why did Dzeko, who was originally at the front, suddenly run to the right?
This is not Guardiola's arrangement, but the players' on-the-spot performance on the court.

It seems like an inconspicuous move, but it is crucial in scoring goals.

Obviously, Dzeko knew very well that it didn't mean much if he continued to be at the front. Instead, it might make the area at the top of the arc very crowded and restrict Gundogan's performance, so he simply pulled aside and waited for the opportunity.

Then why not pull it to the left?
There was Zhao Jinge cutting in front.

At that time, Burnley had a total of five defensive players in the top area of ​​the arc, plus a retracted midfielder, a total of six players, but Manchester City only had three players and they forced a goal.

Relying on cooperation and running positions.

In the end, with Dzeko assisting Zhao Jinge's goal, Manchester City defeated Burnley [-]-[-] at home.

This round of Premier League football has been very difficult.

However, Chelsea and Liverpool both won their opponents steadily, with Chelsea winning [-]-[-], and Liverpool, who had just lost in the last game, defeated Stoke City [-]-[-]!
Arsenal faced Manchester United at home in this round. No one expected that the Gunners, who were short of major generals, defeated Mourinho's Manchester United at home [-]-[-].

Mourinho's team played very well in the first few rounds of December, but then their performance fluctuated greatly.

First, they lost to Liverpool [-]-[-], and then lost to Southampton [-]-[-]. Although they defeated Tottenham [-]-[-] at home, Ancelotti only won one game in the next three league rounds. Victory, the remaining one draw and one loss.

This report card is definitely a failure for Manchester United, which invested heavily this summer.

The reason for Manchester United's sudden defeat is that the Red Devils suffered a large number of injuries when winter came. Recent games have shown a decline. The Red Devils' league ranking has fallen to seventh place, behind Arsenal. Southampton and Southampton.

On the contrary, Southampton has performed well in recent times and is showing signs of returning to the European theater.

As for Tottenham Hotspur, relying on the stable performance of players such as Kane, Eriksen, Alli, and Son Heung-min, they are currently ranked third in the Premier League, and they seem to be showing signs of maintaining this ranking.

Unlike the previous round of Premier League games, this round of Premier League games is very interesting.

Manchester City's lead has been further expanded, and the league championship is basically in sight.

On January [-], in the make-up match of the League Cup, Manchester City faced Leicester City at home.

For this game, Guardiola still made a large rotation, adopting a [-]-[-]-[-] formation for the first time in a long time, allowing Fernandinho and Yaya Toure to partner in the middle of the midfield.

The first match between the two sides was very explosive. Even though this game was a guest at the Etihad Stadium, Leicester City still fought fiercely with Manchester City.

Obviously Fox City did not figure out their positioning. The last time they played against Manchester City's substitute, Zhao Jinge did not come on. But this time, Manchester City, who were well prepared, did not give Leicester City any chance!

Manchester City quickly launched a counterattack after the opening. Mahrez sent a cross from the left side of the frontcourt. Zhao Jinge got the ball from the left and cut inside. After throwing away the defender, he hit a curve ball with his right foot. Towards the upper right corner of the goal.

The result was slightly wide and failed to form a shot, but it still shocked Leicester City into a cold sweat.

Manchester City, playing at home, took this opportunity to suppress Leicester City again and launched a wave of fierce attacks.

In the 11th minute, Manchester City once again pushed the defense through the midfield. Yaya Toure and David Silva had already pressed into the 30-meter area.

After receiving a pass from his teammate, David Silva distributed the ball from the center to the left. Mahrez broke into the penalty area with his left rib and kicked the ball again.

But this time the shot was too straight and was blocked by the opponent's goalkeeper, but Manchester City quickly made a comeback.

In just 1 minute, after Manchester City successfully intercepted the ball in the midfield, Yaya Toure received a pass from his teammate. After controlling the rhythm a little, he sent a ground-breaking pass to the right side of the front edge of the penalty area.

Mane ran in and cut in, stopped the ball and volleyed with his left foot, hitting a curve ball.

The Leicester City goalkeeper made a somewhat unexpected save, but Zhao Jinge, who came up immediately after, shot the ball first, blasting the ball into Leicester City's goal again.

One to zero!The whole Etihad Stadium is boiling!
Just over twelve minutes into the game, Manchester City broke the deadlock!

This is definitely a scene that everyone takes for granted, because Leicester City has never gained a firm foothold from the beginning, and has never tried to control the ball and rhythm.

The entire game was under the control of Manchester City.

In the end, with Zhao Jinge's brace, Manchester City won the League Cup make-up match [-]-[-]!
(End of this chapter)