Star card system.

Chapter 521 Demonstrators

In the first 5 minutes, De Gea and Karius each encountered a major test.

Both of them delivered answers that satisfied the fans.

And next, their test has just begun.

After a fierce opening attack, the offensive from both sides continued unabated.

Especially Liverpool, their 4-3-3 formation is already full of offense.

For the next period of time, Liverpool clearly had the upper hand.

Compared with Manchester United's tactical play, Liverpool is more open.

Especially the full-court press tactics, it is a life-threatening struggle.

This is a head-to-head confrontation at the expense of physical strength.

It's not that Manchester United can't do it, it's just that they can't consume their energy like this.

Several important players in the team are absent due to injuries, and the main players must allocate their physical fitness reasonably.

If we work so hard, this game will be fine, but the next game and the next game will be hard to predict.

So for Mourinho, he must reasonably consider the team's physical distribution.

From another perspective, Manchester United cannot press the defense from the front court.

Among the players in the frontcourt, Rooney is a veteran with limited physical fitness and speed; Martial is a forward who does not run so actively, because Mourinho criticized him more than once; Rashford often sprints and attacks, Frequent defense will consume his offensive efficiency; Lukaku can also press forward a little, but defense is not his specialty.

Calculated this way, Manchester United's frontcourt pressure is far inferior to Liverpool's.

Looking at Liverpool again, their frontcourt pressing tactics are very efficient.

The front three of Mane, Firmino and Salah are all very capable of running, have excellent physical fitness, are young and strong.

Although Liverpool has not won any particularly powerful championships, this trident combination is definitely extremely powerful.

Mourinho once said in the locker room: "Perhaps Liverpool's attack line will be the best in Europe in the future!"

This is absolutely true.

The offense has a good understanding of each other, all three shots are accurate, and they also have certain defensive abilities to press forward.

This kind of trident, even if it is not the top in Europe yet, it is absolutely no problem to say that it is the first in Europe!
Several consecutive counterattacks on the spot made Manchester United's defense a little overwhelmed.

They increased the number of kicks they took with their big feet to prevent the ball from staying at their feet for too long.

This change in tactics also brought opportunities to Liverpool.

In the 27th minute of the game, De Gea passed the ball to Phil Jones.

Mane's quick attack put great pressure on Phil Jones!
Just kick the ball!
But the pass was a little low and was intercepted directly by Firmino in the middle!

The Brazilian center jumped high and headed the ball back to the frontcourt!
Liverpool counterattack on the spot!
The ball fell at the feet of Mane, who had just pressed!
Mane received the ball and made two consecutive changes of direction, instantly causing chaos in Manchester United's defense!
At this time, he did not choose to go it alone. When Firmino and Salah were both moving forward quickly, he passed the ball decisively!

The ball finds Salah at the far end!
The Egyptian forward stopped the ball deftly!
At the far post, he smashed the ball inward decisively!

Ashley Young was passed!

Firmino in the middle responds quickly!
Salah can pass and shoot!
Goalkeeper De Gea can only move to the middle!

But Salah didn't pass the ball!
He volleyed a powerful shot into the near corner of the goal!
De Gea can no longer recover!
The ball blasted into the lower right corner of the goal!
1 is better than 0!

Liverpool scored first!
The fans in the stands applauded thunderously!
Liverpool fans are excited!
"Wonderful goal!

"Perfect counterattack!

“Top cooperation!

“Liverpool’s front three performed a world-class performance and successfully broke the net!

"1 to 0!

“Liverpool took advantage of their home court and scored the first goal!
“The balance of this game has begun to tilt!
"Manchester United are at their wits end at Anfield!
"The victory in this game is destined to belong to the Red Army!"

In front of the home team's coaching bench, Salah hugged Klopp excitedly.

As Klopp's main signing in the new season, the German coach is looking forward to Salah.

Klopp was very happy to see him score.

And Salah is also excited.

In 8 games this season, he has scored 5 goals and provided [-] assists.

This is very efficient.Klopp once told the media at the press conference to introduce Salah.

"Salah is a forward who can win the Premier League Golden Boot in the future!"

This sentence is becoming reality bit by bit!

Running back to his own half, Salah passed by the visiting team's coaching bench.

He glanced meaningfully.

His eyes met Mourinho's.

Both men paused.

Salah smiled triumphantly and quickly ran onto the pitch.

Mourinho was expressionless.

He understood the look.

There is a hint of demonstration in it.

Yes, Salah was bought by him when he was at Chelsea, but he was not entrusted with important tasks.

Eventually transferred and left.

But Salah was indeed too young to compete in the Premier League at the time.

Moreover, Chelsea is full of experts, and the bench is full of world-class stars.

His situation is the same as De Bruyne.

Mourinho once expected that he could become Chelsea's rightful man.

Just like Sir Alex Ferguson was to Manchester United.

Especially after entering the palace for the second time, he felt that Abu should be more patient and trustful towards him.

But in the end, he was disappointed.

The future he bought for Chelsea ultimately failed to become Chelsea's future.

Even he himself has nothing to do with Chelsea's future.

Salah, who was once optimistic about, now not only scores his team's goal, but also has no favorable opinion of himself.

This makes Mourinho a little sad.

But that's football.

This is football.

The game restarted and Liverpool were still in control.

In addition to Salah's outstanding performance in this game, there was another player who also performed well.

And, he is also a protester.

But this time the target is not him, but the top management of Liverpool, but Klopp.

Or rather, Barcelona.

This summer, he was originally very close to Barcelona, ​​but because Liverpool's asking price was too high, Barcelona finally turned around and signed Dembele.

This made Coutinho feel very unhappy.

He felt betrayed.

Now, he must prove his worth!
This game is the best proof!

Since the start of the game, he has scored 4 goals, assisted [-] times, and organized the team's offense countless times.

He is still Liverpool's number one star, and even one of the top three stars in the Premier League.

Now, he needs to prove his worth with his performance!
In the 39th minute of the game, Liverpool once again created a good opportunity.

This time it was Salah who broke through too quickly and was intercepted by Matic.

Coutinho quickly moved forward and grabbed the second point!

The moment he stopped the ball, he made a direct move and got rid of Matic who got up to defend!
Cut inside, speed up!
Right back Valencia was thrown away!
In the "Coutinho zone", he volleyed!
The arrow that penetrates the clouds goes straight into the far corner of the goal!
Even De Gea is beyond his reach!
Coutinho hits the world with a kick!

The ball is in!
2 is better than 0!

Another goal for Liverpool!
(End of this chapter)