Football: God-level striker, all teammates lie down

Sturridge's position is further back, and the nominal double striker is more like a center forward with a shadow striker.

That is, the 4411 tactic.

In most cases, Sturridge can quickly retreat to form an advantage in the number of midfielders.

Double-team Manchester City's players who hold the ball and advance.

And Zhao Yi is exactly in this position.

Obviously, Klopp has roughly guessed some of the tactics Guardiola will use in the pre-match tactical arrangement.

Henderson and Milner stand in the middle, Emre Can will return to the middle to assist at any time, and give the side position to Moreno, who has a very strong physical impact.

The requirements for the full-backs are very high, and Moreno can indeed complete it.

Therefore, Liverpool's central defense is not only large in number, but also has clear levels.

As soon as Zhao Yi took the ball and advanced, he found that there were people all in front of him, and there was no way to break through, and it was difficult to find a passing route.

When Liverpool players are physically fit and mentally focused, it is difficult to find a way to score the ball.

Even if Zhao Yi changed his position and ran to the front as a striker, no one could pass the ball to him.

Compared with Guardiola, Klopp's team building level may be slightly inferior and his stability is not enough.

But in terms of tactical arrangements and on-the-spot control, he is better than Guardiola.

It is impossible for Zhao Yi to take the ball from the backcourt all the way to the penalty area and score in a positional battle.

So De Bruyne and Sterling began to retreat, leaving Aguero in front.

Gundogan's injury has reduced one stable receiving point, which has a great impact on Manchester City's passing and control.

Fernando and Fernandinho both have a shot and defense, but their ball-holding ability is not strong.

In this way, Kompany or Stones needs to pull forward to receive when attacking.

But once they are counterattacked, the central defender cannot quickly get into position.

This awkward position and offensive method can be found by some players.

Guardiola certainly saw it.

Fernando's position is somewhat redundant.

If Stones appears in Fernando's position during the attack, he can retreat quickly.

This will save Stones a lot of energy and his offensive and defensive efficiency will be faster.

Guardiola is thinking that maybe Nasri can be put on to replace Fernando, and the formation will become 4141, so that Stones can stand in the defensive midfielder position during the attack.

Become 3241.

This will greatly increase the offensive efficiency.

Of course, it's just the beginning of the game, and Guardiola will never make a direct substitution.

On the court, Liverpool set up an iron bucket formation, but it doesn't mean they won't attack.

Moreno on the left ran back and forth, and with Coutinho on the right, the counterattack efficiency was very high.

Ten minutes into the game, Liverpool had a ball possession rate of 33%, but took the lead in launching a threatening attack.

It was Moreno's assist, Firmino made a pass, and Coutinho made a long shot, which was slightly off the post.

Liverpool fans saw that Manchester City's attack was not going well, and they shouted in the stands.

"Kill Manchester!"

"Manchester is full of trash!!!"

"Champions, we are champions!!!"

"We will win the championship before Manchester United!!"

Although the opponent is Manchester City, Liverpool fans also cursed Manchester United.

Compared with Manchester City, Liverpool fans have more resentment towards Manchester United.

"Kill these Liverpool trash!!"

"Manchester needs a champion!!"

"Today the sky in Manchester can be blue!"

"Manchester fans come to support their brothers in the same city!!"

In the stands, there are actually Manchester United fans wearing Manchester United red jerseys and standing with Manchester City fans.

Manchester United is a mess now.

It is estimated that all four major goals will be lost again.

They don't want to see their city rival win the championship, but if their city rival is Liverpool, then Manchester City can accept it.

In the stands, the scene of two fans, one blue and one red, shoulder to shoulder and clenched their fists to cheer is really funny and touching.

As the game progresses, the players on both sides gradually become more aggressive on the field.

At first it was just a test, and after a few times, the referee was indifferent.

The players on both sides began to pull and even kick.

Especially in the midfield.

Milner was particularly energetic facing his old club.

He kept entangled with Zhao Yi, and the referee didn't blow the whistle several times, and simply kicked.

The referee didn't pull out a card.

This made the game more intense.

Fernando made a flying tackle and knocked Coutinho down on the court.

The referee didn't even pull out a card.

He just gave a free kick and a verbal warning.

When the players on both sides saw this posture, they knew that the referee was going to play.There were some hints before, which made the game more intense.

This is a good thing for Liverpool, because there is a gap in strength between the two sides.

Throughout the first half, Liverpool's defensive actions were very large.

De Bruyne was also knocked to the ground twice by Henderson.

Aguero and Sakho almost fell in front.

Zhao Yi held the ball in the middle and encountered a lot of physical contact, making it difficult for him to get rid of it.

Manchester City players were thrown upside down, which made Manchester City captain and locker room leader Kompany very angry.

In the 41st minute of the game, Liverpool had an offensive opportunity. Firmino retreated to respond. After receiving the ball, he made a beautiful turn and tried to pass Kompany.

As a result, Kompany did not hesitate and made a diagonal tackle, destroying the attack. Firmino fell to the ground in pain.

The referee ran over and took out a yellow card.

Kompany spread his hands and was very angry.

He kept arguing and pointed at Zhao Yi.

"Kompany means that the opponent is about to destroy my little brother, and I didn't see you take out a card. Now I fouled Firmino for the first time, and you gave him a yellow card.

Isn't it too much??

You can't say that Kompany's behavior is intentional.

This kind of behavior is really needed at this time to make the referee pay attention. After all, Liverpool's actions are really big, and the referee's control is a bit loose.

If Manchester City players don't respond, Liverpool may be more bold.

This is a statement."

On the court, the referee and Kompany kept talking to him to calm him down.

"Kompany's foul this time was actually not necessary tactically, and this card was not right.

But from the spirit of the team, it is necessary.

If Manchester City does not respond to Liverpool's several fouls, Manchester City's morale will be hit hard.

As a captain, this kind of spiritual attribute is commendable.

But he is a central defender, and getting a yellow card is still not good for the situation on the court."

Coutinho took the free kick.

Lovren, Firmino, and Sturridge all ran into the Manchester City penalty area, ready to grab the ball.

Coutinho swung his foot directly, and the ball passed over the wall and rushed to the goal.

Joe Hart reacted in time and hit the ball out of the penalty area with both hands.

Manchester City's defense line moved forward instantly, ready to create offside.

Liverpool's offensive players also ran forward at the first time to prevent teammates outside the penalty area from passing the ball and attacking offside.

Henderson grabbed the second point and immediately passed it to Milner.

Milner did not dare to break through easily in the face of Zhao Yi's entanglement, and could only pass to the wing.

Coutinho on the wing then kicked the ball into the penalty area.

In the penalty area, Kompany and Firmino fought together.

Firmino had the advantage of position, Kompany was behind him, and his right arm was on Firmino's waist.

This is a small move often used by defensive players.

Interfere with offensive players.

Firmino stepped on the ball, turned hard, and then fell in the penalty area.

Beep! !

The referee blew the whistle and the game ended.

All the players on the field looked at the referee in an instant.

Kompany was scared and broke out in a cold sweat.

He hurriedly ran to the referee, stretched out his hands, and told the referee that he did not commit a foul.

It was Firmino who dived.

Sturridge also ran to the referee and complained to the referee about Kompany's behavior.

Fell.

They all fell!

As the referee pointed to the penalty spot, Wembley Stadium was booed violently.

"Penalty! The referee awarded Liverpool a penalty!

Kompany's foul... then... then this should be a yellow card package!

Penalty is nothing. If Kompany gets a yellow card, two yellow cards and one red card, he will be directly sent off the field!"

"Oh my God! Sure enough, the referee took out the yellow card. Kompany got two yellow cards in two minutes. Not only did he give Liverpool a penalty, but he was also sent off the field!

Manchester City will have to play with ten players!"

"This penalty... Kompany really fouled, but Firmino is also suspected of diving.

However, the referee definitely did not make a misjudgment, and it is okay to call a foul.

It’s just that this action, even in the penalty area, can be avoided!

A penalty does not necessarily mean a yellow card.

According to the referee’s previous standards, this action really does not warrant a card, especially when Kompany already has a yellow card!

This penalty has caused a huge reversal of the situation on the field!

Manchester City lost a central defender!

At the same time, it is likely to fall behind by one goal! ! "

Kompany lowered his head, muttered something in his mouth, and walked to the sidelines.

Guardiola’s face was heavy.

He immediately made a substitution adjustment, Otamendi replaced FernandoOn the field.

Three central defenders can't stabilize the formation at all.

Zhao Yi looked at Kompany's angry and lonely back and clenched his fists.

Kompany's fierce foul before was largely because he was standing up for him.

It was telling Liverpool players that Manchester City is not so easy to bully.