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Chapter 655 Captain of the Red Devils

The Manchester United soldiers used the last moment to boost morale in the locker room, except for two people.

Xia Xing and Rooney.

At this time, they were warming up on the court and chatting about the offensive tactics for the second half.

"Xia, we were in big trouble in the first half."

"Yes, I failed to guard against many of Liverpool's sharp attacks. This is my responsibility."

"No, no, no, this is not your problem. We are already one against two, defending and organizing offense. You have done a good job."

“You came up in the second half, which was great.”

"What are your thoughts on the second half?"

"We have to attack and press more boldly."

"Yes, and it doesn't matter if we take a big risk, after all we need to score goals."

"Fortunately, Liverpool is not the kind of team that takes a lead and then holds on to it, which is a good thing for us."

"Xia, I guess they will grab the opening in the second half, try to score another goal, and completely defeat us."

"Exactly what I thought, Captain!"

"So I suggest that at the beginning of the second half, we attack boldly. When our opponents are grabbing the opening, we also grab the opening and see who can beat whom!"

"In this case, Matic's defensive pressure will be great."

"It doesn't matter! In order to score goals, you have to face the risk of conceding the ball!"

"it is good!"

"So at the beginning of the second half, you and Matic jointly defend, try to steal the ball quickly, and then counterattack. I will receive the ball in the frontcourt and organize the attack."

"I will move forward as soon as possible to assist you."

"Just play like this!"

"no problem!"

15 minutes passed quickly, and the players ran onto the court, preparing for the more intense second half.

Especially the Manchester United players, inspired by Mourinho, their morale has been revived. You can tell what is going on from the way they stride onto the field.

And when they saw Xia Xing and Rooney in the center of the court, their eyes lit up and they felt confident.

Carrick, who followed Mourinho and Perrin out of the tunnel, looked at the center of the pitch and smiled.

It's stable, it's definitely stable.

Don’t forget, the two captains on the field are both superstars who have won the Champions League!

The teammates came on the field, and Rooney called everyone around and simply laid out the tactics for the second half.

This was all just discussed with Xia Xing.

Every player nodded in agreement.

Now Manchester United is desperate and united.

But the people of Liverpool did not relax.

Just in the locker room, Klopp issued an important order to the team.

At the beginning of the second half, go all out to grab the opening!

As long as one more goal is scored, the game will be completely stable!

Attack with all your strength!

Klopp is not Mourinho, and he will never hold on to the lead until the end.

He is a swordsman with an adventurous spirit.

And Mourinho is a statesman like a strategist.

Therefore, Mourinho had already expected the situation of both sides in the second half.

The conversation between Rooney and Xia Xing just now was also related to Mourinho's reminder.

It was Mourinho who told him that Klopp would most likely steal the opening in the second half.

So now, don’t use Manchester United Qianlong!

They defended with all their strength and waited for the opportunity!

United started the game with a pass in midfield, biding their time.

However, Liverpool's midfield and frontcourt pressed very actively and took the lead in intercepting Rashford's ball! Manchester United lost the ball!

Rooney waved his hand and quickly returned to defense!

Manchester United defends with all its strength!

Especially Xia Xing and Matic, the two defended very quickly.

Salah received the ball and he directly felt the tremendous pressure.

At the end of the first half, Xia Xing also did some self-reflection.

His treatment of Liverpool players is still too gentle.

Especially in this game, the referee's whistle was obviously lighter, and the defense could have been stronger!

So this time Salah caught the ball, Xia Xing just squeezed him out!

Just this moment, Liverpool's offense was cut in half!

If Wijnaldum hadn't followed up with a quick pass, they might have been counterattacked by Manchester United at the beginning.

However, this pass did not bring the team a good offensive opportunity.

Firmino dropped back to catch the ball, but this time he was tackled directly by Matic.

Liverpool's attack was interrupted.

But they weren't finished.

This time the ball came from the left.

Robinson quickly advanced with the ball and passed a big kick to the right!

Find Arnold!

These two full-backs are recognized as one of the best combinations in the Premier League this season!

Arnold receives the ball, pushes it forward and hands it to Salah!

Then sprint!

Salah has countless options at this point.

For example, wait for a moment and then pass the ball to Arnold who is advancing forward, or pass it directly to Henderson in the middle, or find Mane at the far end.

But Salah didn't do this, he still chose to do it alone!

Facing Xia Xing, he sought a breakthrough again!

Maybe he made the right choice.

After all, the team has a three-goal lead, so it's okay for the forward to play by himself, or to be alone.

And Salah is relatively independent.

But this time, his choice was wrong.

Facing Xia Xing, who had already decided to get physical, Salah had no chance at all.

Two consecutive false moves did not cause Xia Xing's center of gravity to move at all.

Finally he forced his way down the wing and accelerated!

But Xia Xing moves faster!

A collision knocked Salah directly off the sideline!

Fell on the billboard!

The referee didn't blow the whistle!

Reasonable collision!

Salah's pass just now made the two men control the ball 50-50, so Xia Xing's defensive actions are no problem!

It was at this moment that Liverpool captain Henderson smelled danger!

He quickly put down the shovel to prevent Xia Xing from further action!

But Xia Xing was already prepared!

He knocked the ball across the middle!

Matic, who was still in the defensive position just now, kept up with the short pass!

This non-stop short pass pushed the ball to the left again!

Xia Xing dodged Henderson's shovel and sprinted quickly!

Got the ball!

A wonderful one-two between the midfielders!

Manchester United's opportunity has come!

Liverpool right back Alexander-Arnold, who had just assisted, quickly returned to defense!

But even if he reaches full speed, he still can't keep up with Xia Xing!

Xia Xing’s speed is already at full speed!

There is no full-back in front of him, and the opponent's defense is empty!

Straight to the bottom line!

Van Dijk in the middle of the penalty area did not dare to help defend easily. After all, he was still tasked with marking Ibrahimovic.

Players such as Henderson and Milner are not fast, and they have also lost the ability to chase Xia Xing.

At this time, Xia Xing fought all the way to the bottom line!

Ibrahimovic was already in position, overwhelming Van Dijk, waiting for a fatal blow!

Sanchez at the far end is also ready!

Even the right back Valencia desperately assisted!

Multiple attack points put Liverpool in a passive position!

However, Xia Xing did not pass the ball to them!

On the baseline, he made a precise pass and accurately found Rooney in front of the penalty area!

At the top of the penalty area, Rooney was unmarked!

Facing the incoming ball, stop the ball with your chest!

Lean back, kick up and shoot!

The ball goes straight into the net!

1 is better than 3!

Manchester United got a goal back at the beginning of the second half!

Captain of the Red Devils!

Wonderful shot!

(End of this chapter)