green showman

Chapter 858

Chapter 858

Although it is the double red meeting that fans of both Liverpool and Manchester United value the most, both teams seem to be a little bit unmotivated.

There is no way, the current league points difference between the two sides is 9 points. Although Liverpool has one less game, that game is against Manchester City.

Moreover, there are only the last 9 rounds left in the league. With Manchester United's state, it is really difficult for Liverpool, which is full of injuries, to catch up.

Therefore, Liverpool fans are more enthusiastic about the Champions League. Although they have not won a Premier League title so far, they have reached the Champions League final twice and lifted the Big Ears Cup once.

Before the game, Lineker commented that Pochettino and Klopp did not pay much attention to this game, which can be seen from the starting lineup.

"Liverpool is okay. Coutinho, Di Maria and Henderson are out due to injuries." Lineker shook his head and said: "But there are actually no injuries on Manchester United's side, only Ashley Young has accumulated The yellow card was suspended, but Pochettino hid the two cores of Best and Griezmann."

"Maybe it has something to do with them not completing the contract renewal?" Alan Hansen pondered.

"Forget it, just yesterday, Real Madrid chairman Florentino also announced that he can give Best the same status in Real Madrid and Manchester United..." Lineker laughed: "We all know that he is not referring to the core. Status, not captain..."

Alan Hansen couldn't help laughing, "It's a bit puzzling. After this game is over, there will be a national team match. Best can get two weeks of rest."

Sun Wu, who was sitting in the lounge, turned off the TV, shrugged and said, "Actually, I don't think there is any problem."

Club psychologist Susan laughed: "Many people don't think they are sick until they are diagnosed... Oh, this analogy is not appropriate?"

Sun Wu rolled his eyes, "What do you think?"

After not deeply participating in the tactical discussion, after playing with Christine instead of burying himself in the study every night, Sun Wu obviously felt psychologically relaxed, and he faintly felt that his outstanding performance against Real Madrid was related to this.

Therefore, when Susan suggested not to start this game, Sun Wu did not object... He is not a god, and there is no need to carry the team on his shoulders all the time.

Although Sun Wu did not start, but when he walked out of the player tunnel ahead of time and sat on the bench, the home fans still gave loud applause, so Sun Wu had to get up and wave twice in a row.

After Ferguson left, Manchester United fans had enough, although it was only two years, and the new No. 7 almost single-handedly pulled Manchester United from the bottom...Look at the core players of the team, except for De Gea, basically Everyone who came to Manchester United has a more or less relationship with Sun Wu.

"This game looks a bit bleak." Zhan Jun looked down at the starting lineup, "Manchester United, De Gea, Coleman, Miranda, Alderweireld, Milner, the midfielder is Carrick, Fletcher and Herrera, Shaqiri, Lukaku, Januzaj up front."

"Liverpool Joe Hart, Piszczek, Matip, Lovren, Glenn Johnson, double midfielders Gerrard and Nzonzi, Shinji Kagawa to replace Coutinho, Filipino in the frontcourt Ermino, Lallana and Gotze."

Sun Wu, who was on the bench, glanced at Klopp next door. This old opponent modified his tactics... Uncle Zha's tactics give people the impression of crazy running, high pressing, and fast frontcourt advancement.

But in fact, Klopp is not the kind of head coach who can eat all over the world with one trick, and the defensive formation put out in this game is very impressive.

Although Di Maria is missing, Liverpool has the ability to counterattack. Although Shinji Kagawa, Lallana, and Gotze are not particularly fast, the cooperation between two or three people can quickly hit the ball to the dangerous area. .

And Pochettino arranged for a high-position press after the opening... From the perspective of tactical deployment, Uncle Zha is slightly better.

In the 8th minute, Manchester United's high-post press in the frontcourt failed to achieve results. Matip sent a long diagonal pass from a long distance, and Firmino, who was pulling the side, risked being kicked by Alderweireld. With a light header, Shinji Kagawa in the middle inserted at high speed, perfectly stopped the ball and went straight to the Manchester United penalty area without slowing down.

"Oh oh oh... 3 on 3, Liverpool's chance!"

"Shinji Kagawa... slow down, Milner!"

"Look... the referee crossed his hands to indicate that there was no foul!"

Klopp shouted angrily on the sidelines, while Sun Wu and Pochettino wiped their sweat at the same time, Milner really dared to do it!

Just when Shinji Kagawa was about to enter the penalty area, Milner, who retracted his defense, made a precise and bold tackle... It really looked like a foul.

Pochettino immediately got up and called Herrera loudly, indicating that the formation was placed at the back to give up the high position press... It took at least seven or eight calls before Herrera heard it. The noise on the scene was too loud.

If Sun Wu was on the field, Pochettino would not have to work so hard.

The subsequent game entered a flat period. Both sides controlled the ball in the midfield and tried to use direct or long passes to find behind the opponent's defender. However, the tall defenders like Miranda and Matip did not leak anything and did not give the opponent any chance.

It's also a good thing. In the last double-red meeting, the best player in the game was De Gea, and the second-ranked scorer was Joe Hart...

Mortensen yawned, "This may be the most boring double-red match I've ever seen. Both sides seem to have no interest in the opposite goal, and there is no collision, foul, riot, red and yellow cards... er, Maybe it has something to do with Best not playing."

Uh, European media have different evaluations of Sun Wu, but there is one thing in common.

As long as he is on the court, the game will always be very interesting, a flop performance, or a fierce shovel from the opponent, or an on-the-spot adjustment has a miraculous effect... Just look at the unlucky Pogba, "Marca" I have asked a lip language expert to translate the few words Sun Wu said to Pogba.

"Shaqiri is still a bit sticky." Mike Phelan muttered dissatisfiedly, "and the routine is too obvious, it is easy to be guessed by the opponent."

"Cut in from the right to shoot, and accelerate from the left to make a bottom pass." Sun Wu nodded in agreement, "He should have more changes in the way of breakthrough, and he rarely runs into the penalty area with empty runs."

"This is the key. He seldom enters the penalty area, which means another pass from the wing, and there is a lack of support points in the penalty area." Miguel also discussed in a low voice, "His running position needs to be adjusted...Best, this is you work."

Sun Wu twitched at the corner of his mouth and didn't speak. It was actually difficult for Shaqiri to start when Thomas Muller was still there. The reason why he played frequently recently was mainly because he couldn't make it to the Champions League, and Erwa had a little cramp in his calf when he played. Physically exhausted.

The first half ended 0-0, and the flags in the stands looked a little downcast.

Standing side by side, Pochettino turned his head and glanced at Sun Wu, "In the second half, you replace Shaqiri."

"it is good."

"Be careful, don't get hurt." Pochettino frowned carefully and warned a few words.

Sun Wu was not allowed to start, on the one hand, it was the suggestion of the psychologist Susan, on the other hand, it was the warning from the team doctor Dr. Swell to Sun Wu's physical fitness.

In addition, there are Pochettino's own considerations. Double Red will be the most injury-prone game in a season. Although Sun Wu looks like a robot and never gets injured, Pochettino dare not take risks.

Pochettino chose to let Sun Wu play in the second half on the premise that the two sides had only 6 fouls in the first half and the referee did not draw a yellow card.

(End of this chapter)