The Ball at Your Feet

The insignificant play in the fourth and fourth quarters

Updated: 2013-06-07

Although the preparations before the game are very positive, but when it comes to the Champions League game, looking at Liverpool's lineup, few people can laugh.

Alonso is still injured, Gerrard also suspended due to accumulation of yellow cards in this game, a pair of main midfielders can not play. Morientes and Pellagrino have both played in the Champions League in Real Madrid and Valen, and they can't play either. Although Cowell's timely comeback was considered to relieve some pressure for Liverpool, but even so, Liverpool is still the most worrying one when the Premier League semi-finals play in the Champions League.

Although Manchester United is facing the strong team Milan, Arsenal's opponent is Bayern Munich, and Chelsea's opponent is Barcelona, ​​in comparison, it can be said that Liverpool's schedule is the easiest. But taking into account the issue of Liverpool's lineup, it is that they are most looked down upon.

Most of the media estimates are that Liverpool can get a 0-0 draw even if it is a victory. After all, Liverpool now has a big problem. Most of England’s celebrities believe that Liverpool should be tied at home. When it comes to the away game, wait for Gerrard to play and fight for victory.

But Liverpool is not without any advantage: Junior’s defensive header is a huge problem, and Leverkusen, who is used to playing 352, had to let Hu in this game because of Novotny’s injury. Ann and Juniol played double center backs, while Schneider and Placente also retreated and started a 442 formation.

This change in formation has become Liverpool's greatest chance to win.

"We will win, even if there is no Gerrard, but we still have Zhao Yaning, we can go further in the Champions League." To the media interview, Benitez also expressed his determination. But most of the media don't follow this set. At least, it seems from the English media that Zhao Yaning's performance in the Champions League this year is really not very good.

"After all, Zhao Yaning was not in the same state he played in the Champions League last year. Last year, Zhao Yaning scored four goals in the group stage of the Champions League. He won a great honor for himself and attracted the attention of all Europe. But this year, the group stage is over. He has participated in five games. After five games, Zhao Yaning only scored two goals. His Champions League goal efficiency is much lower than last year. The number of goals in the entire group stage is not as good as Rooney. He has participated in many UEFA Champions League matches. He is no longer the same as last year. The performance of the Ballon d'Or does not appear every year. It is difficult to say whether he can become Liverpool's dependence.

"A hat trick by Rooney, are they going to talk about it for a year?" Zhao Yaning looked at this, feeling a little powerless. These English media are really annoying sometimes. How long things have passed, still talking endlessly.

Yes, the hat trick is awesome-but I didn't say it every day. Isn't Manchester United not enough to meet underdogs in the Champions League? Ruud van Nistelrooy has already brushed eight in the group stage. Who knows how many he will get in the end? But how can such a goal help? What kind of ability to show off in the group stage.

"One year? You underestimated the English media?" Carragher sneered. "He can eat this for a lifetime, believe it or not?"

Carragher has never liked the media. His English pronunciation has a strong accent, so the media often teases him about it. Sometimes, when the British media came to interview him, he had to bring an interpreter to him if he had any concerns. It would be weird if he had a good impression of the media.

Zhao Yaning smiled bitterly and shook his head, and stopped talking about him, "Do you think the tactics the coach said are really feasible?"

"The tactic of defending in the midfield and stealing by positioning the ball? It's all about stealing chickens anyway. What's the difference?" Carragher shrugged, "You don't have to worry, it doesn't matter if you can't steal, we can definitely defend the backcourt. When Stephen comes back in the next game away, our chances will be great."

In this game, the tactics arranged by Benitez were a helpless defensive counterattack tactic. It can even be said that Benitez didn't even arrange the counterattack. After all, without Gerrard and Alonso in the midfield, Liverpool's midfield counterattack will certainly not be very fluent. Therefore, Benitez simply decided to let Liverpool defend, and then the goal in the front field relied on Zhao Yaning's positioning kick. Ability to sneak attack. Of course, it doesn't matter if you can't steal it. Anyway, this is the home court. The defense can't go wrong, the big deal, just go to the away game and come back.

However, this kind of tactics is really a bit awkward. The defense relies on crowds and offensive positioning. This kind of tactical arrangement makes Zhao Yaning blush.

"You can't believe me..." Zhao Yaning smiled bitterly at Carragher's words.

"I want to decompress you!" Carragher glared at Zhao Yaning, "How do I say it was the captain on the court."

"Just say a few words and think about how to defend. Isn't that Berbatov, is it said that he is also very good? You can just consider him. The offensive and scoring issues in the frontcourt can be left to me. ." Luis Garcia also spoke.

"Yes, Berbatov, Voronin, França, Ponte, Fryer, Krzynovic, Donovan-Leverkusen may be nearly rare compared to 2002, but it is also not a strong player. Less, you still have to be careful."

Liverpool’s lineup for this game is still a used 451. The backfield is still Dudek goalkeeper, Finnan, Carragher, Hypia, Riise as the defense, Garcia, Zhao Yaning Kewell, and Bi Scan, Harman as the midfielder, the frontcourt is against Milito, who has lost the main position in the league.

In addition to the adjustment of the backcourt, Leverkusen has not changed much in the frontcourt. In the midfield, Lamilau is the main midfielder, Fryer, Ponte, Krzynovik are the front midfielders, and Berbatov and Voronin are the double strikers in the front.

The strength of this Leverkusen is still quite good, at least in this year's Bundesliga, they played a 4-1 defeat to Bayern Munich, Berbatov in the game two goals and one assist, excellent performance , And also made a big name for himself.

This famous Bundesliga striker, because of his tall stature, exquisite technique, and good footwork, at the same time, he does not suffer at all in stature. Therefore, he is also considered to be the representative of the new generation of Bundesliga strikers, and some people even He is on par with Serie A's Ibrahimovic, who thinks they are both representatives of the outstanding technical centers of European football in the future. Because of the style of the game, the beautiful playing, and the appearance of Berbatov, who also reveals a kind of star temperament, he is also connected with many giants in rumors.

The Champions League game is also regarded as a stage for him to prove himself. After all, this player, when he usually plays, has been accused by the media of not being serious about playing, not focusing enough, and not running too much. Whether he can perform well in the competition is also unknown. In this game, his performance is also concerned by many teams.

In the two rounds of the game, Liverpool played the host first and then the guest. In this game, they faced their opponents at Anfield. At the beginning of the game, Leverkusen discovered that Liverpool’s approach was very different when they played. Their attack momentum was not violent. Although the formation of three midfielders was listed, they did not organize many decent attacks. On the contrary, their frontcourt counters and midfield interceptions are impressive.

But relying on this style of play can not deal with the German team. Leverkusen has a lot of newcomers for his teamwork and physical strength. They believe that they will never show weaknesses because of Liverpool's anti-grab.

After trying several times, Leverkusen discovered that Liverpool's midfield control was not strong, and then began to attack. In the 11th minute, Fryer took the lead in attacking and he swayed on the right. Riise, cut into the penalty area, and then made a cross. Just after receiving the ball, Ponte sent the ball to the sky, wasting a great opportunity ~www.ltnovel.com~ and just two minutes later, Leverkusen's offensive was launched again. This time, when Berbatov brought the ball to the penalty area, he suddenly raised his foot and sent a sudden shot. His power of the ball is not small. Dudek, who was punting the ball, failed to hold the ball in his arms. Instead, after blocking it, the ball came out. However, in the face of such an opportunity, Leverkusen did not have no one. Being able to follow up in time, missed a good opportunity in vain.

But so. After seeing Liverpool's performance, Leverkusen's players also made a preliminary judgment.

"It seems that Leverkusen is going to be unlucky." Martin Taylor, who watched the ball, made a prediction.

"Why do you say that? Leverkusen clearly has the upper hand." Andy Gray asked puzzledly.

"But this Liverpool team is essentially the team left by Houllier in the backcourt. Their backcourt is very solid and difficult to be pierced. And you know, they have played defensive counterattacks for many years. It has become a habit. The opponent is strong. This is nothing. For a team accustomed to anti-counterfeiting, a small opportunity can make them come back easily."

As if to confirm his words, an attack by Liverpool was launched.

In the 15th minute, after Zhao Yaning received a pass from Biscayne, he passed Krzynovich in the midfield, and then relied on this step to change the direction of Lamilao. After connecting the two, he was already facing an empty defense line. At this time, he rubbed the pass with an extremely precise kick and kicked the ball. The ball flew between Juan and Junior, and Luis García quickly caught up with the ball, ran for two steps, and then shot!

"Al!!!!!! The opening fifteen minutes, Liverpool, 1-0!!!"