Legend of Fengshen

Chapter 1036 A Good Start (Part [-])

The formations on both sides are the same, but the tactics are not the same. Mark Hughes' team formation is more backward, while Klopp's side has always asked for the formation to be moved forward, and the back line and goalkeeper position should be opened.

The advantage of doing this is that it can give more support to the frontcourt, so that the frontcourt has enough manpower to make a fuss about offense, and the high-position pressing tactics can also form a better density and oppress the opponent's passing space.

Of course, there are also disadvantages, you must guard against the opponent's counterattack!
But Klopp doesn't care about this. He emphasizes the range of movement of the midfielder position. He makes the defenders more offsides. He asks the goalkeeper not to stay in front of the goal.

And after he came to the team, what he emphasized the most to the defenders was delay!

Make a fuss about how to delay the opponent's counterattack. In the previous Premier League world, when facing a counterattack, it was often a frontal confrontation. With the development of skills and tactics, this is no longer the case, and Liverpool is not like this now. The task of Gan and Lovren is no longer to steal the ball as the main purpose, but when the counterattack comes, Klopp requires them to keep a certain distance to avoid being passed, delaying time, and waiting for the teammates to quickly get in place , and then form an effective double team!

This kind of idea is good, whether it can be realized depends on the actual situation!

As soon as Mark Hughes' tactical intention was revealed, he was immediately hit by Liverpool. In the 35th minute, Stoke City cut off Henderson's ball in the backcourt and tried to counterattack quickly. Their players swarmed forward. , who knew that Kanter, who covered a very large area, immediately countered on the spot, snatched the ball back, and handed it to Coutinho. Coutinho and Firmino hit a wall to cooperate.

After making a pass from the bottom, Zhang Yuan, who made the second point, headed the ball into the gate of Butlan's handle without anyone guarding him!
This goal fully embodies Klopp's tactics. Any team must be careful of this kind of counter-attack when facing his team. , Liverpool easily completed the counterattack on the spot and scored the second goal!

"Well, it's a good sign to score a goal in the first game of the new season!" Zhang Yuan was all smiles, he was very satisfied with the beginning!

The Liverpool fans in the visiting team's stands were elated and shouted Zhang Yuan's name loudly!
In the live broadcast room of Sky Sports, guests Henry and Carragher are discussing the difference of Zhang Yuan in the new season.

"Obviously, Changing Zhang Yuan's position to the wing can actually exert more energy! Look at the goal just now. When Coutinho took the ball, Zhang Yuan on the wing had already activated and rushed towards the goal. The penalty area, and the two central defenders of Stoke City didn't notice Zhang Yuan's movement at all! All Zhang Yuan needed was a well-timed pass!"

"In fact, this is the benefit to Zhang Yuan after changing positions. He can reduce the confrontation with the central defenders, and the resistance he faces when waiting for an opportunity to insert into the penalty area on the sidewalk is much smaller!" Henry said.

"This is not Zhang Yuan's only contribution! I think that after Zhang Yuan moved to the wing, it was more of a change in Liverpool's offensive tactics, and finally found a core! Last season, Zhang Yuan also had a lot of support in the center position. But the effect is obviously not as good as this game! On the side this season, Zhang Yuan has taken on more responsibilities, and the team's offense basically revolves around him. His long and short shots are very accurate, which I ignored before place!" Carragher laughed, Zhang Yuan has demonstrated his excellent passing ability in two consecutive games this season, Carragher really didn't think this aspect was also Zhang Yuan's advantage.

"Hehe, as a center forward, Zhang Yuan's characteristics are very comprehensive and excellent. Now I am worried that Mr. Klopp has established Liverpool's attack system in this way. What will happen after Zhang Yuan is injured?! Is this too much reliance on Zhang Yuan is gone!" Henry also expressed his worries about using Zhang Yuan too much.

Does Klopp know? !Of course he knows, he is not stupefied, and he knows that there are advantages and disadvantages, but he has already prepared for this. Zhang Yuan must use plan A on the court to maximize Zhang Yuan's energy. , the team naturally has a plan B!

In short, with Zhang Yuan in his hands, it would be too stupid for him not to truly display his energy!
Mark Hughes's face is not good at all, and he regrets his impulsiveness. He has coached many teams, but not many have really made a name for himself. Generally speaking, it is tepid, especially in coaching. During Manchester City, the boss spent a lot of money in vain.

Unknowingly today, I was taught another lesson by Klopp. With Liverpool already leading by two goals, Mark Hughes finally calmed down, and Stoke City finally calmed down. Liverpool is also a strong player in the Premier League. Team, is it too arrogant for us to let go of our means and want to kick them to death? !

Stoke City finally put their focus back on defense, and Liverpool also began to control the rhythm. Klopp actually doesn't like possession of the ball very much, but he is also constantly learning and constantly improving some of his previous skills. According to some opinions, Liverpool will now also pay attention to strategic ball control, and Zhang Yuan is a key part of it. The specific situation is that Zhang Yuan and Coutinho will both retract, and Henderson’s position is no longer so high. Waist Emrejan and Kanter take care of the defense on both sides.

The offensive support of the two wings was handed over to Moreno and Klein who were on the top. This is Klopp's coping strategy when facing a dense formation.

Unable to start the situation, Liverpool is not in a hurry, and Zhang Yuan frequently passes the ball back and forth instead of forward.

He has been in many teams. If he wants to achieve achievements, he must not be impatient in his thinking. A team that rushes is destined not to go too far. Klopp's Dortmund was an example. Their experience It's like fireworks, only for a moment of splendor, and then began to decline with the loss of personnel. Even if there are still those people, Dortmund will not be able to play in that state again.

Klopp also has a deep understanding of this, and he must seek stability when it is time to be stable.

After 45 minutes, Liverpool led the home team 2-0 unsurprisingly. In the locker room, Klopp praised and criticized the team's performance in the first half. Stoke City almost scored first!

The praise is of course that the team still firmly implemented his tactical intentions, especially after 20 minutes, the team played what they usually did in training.

Klopp also specifically praised Firmino. In fact, Firmino did not have many shining points in the first half, but he happened to have his shadow in the two goals. Klopp clearly knows that he still needs to improve , but directly praised in person, which is not without meaning to improve Firmino's self-confidence.

After the halftime break, the two teams returned to the field. Stoke City was much more honest. Of course, there were fantasies. I hope that I can seize one or two counterattack opportunities, but this point is also difficult to achieve.

What Klopp has been more successful in training Liverpool is defense. This summer he spent a lot of effort and wasted a lot of saliva to explain his defensive organization intentions. The specifics of what to do and how to do it are very detailed.

In the 67th minute, Stoke City got a very good chance to counterattack. Taking advantage of the gap inserted by Klein, Stoke City got a chance to get the ball on the sidewalk. Digan was a bit far away, but he did not Don't worry, but move with Afeilai, keep a certain distance, and squeeze Afeilai to the side to the bottom line.

Or in the failed trip to Barcelona, ​​Afeilai lost his vigor and never dared to break through the prepared Digan head-on. Liverpool's two midfielders retreated. Kante's task was to follow and contain. Emre Zhan retreated to the penalty area, and Lovren was wary of the situation at the far end.

Afeilai wanted to pass but didn't, hesitated, and brought himself to death, killing this rare opportunity to counterattack.

"Kanter must be an important signing!" Henry praised, "He is almost everywhere on the court! This time he returned to the defense quickly and helped Degan complete the double-team of Afeilai!"

(End of this chapter)