Legend of Fengshen

Chapter 1045 Breakthrough
Back in training, Klopp has had a lot of "heart-to-heart talks" with the players in the frontcourt recently. He still takes the trouble to instill his offensive tactical concepts, how to run and support, and what everyone should think about in different situations.

Of course, the players themselves have been groping in training, and the cooperation between Zhang Yuan, Firmino, Coutinho and others is now feeling more and more tacit.

At 9:12 on September 03th, Old Trafford was overcrowded. Manchester United fans have always been very positive about playing Liverpool. The blind man can see that there is a problem with Manchester United this season, but everyone still hopes that the team will Able to win Liverpool and rejuvenate.

Zhang Yuan stood in front of the player tunnel, without saying anything, quietly adjusting his guilt and breathing, thinking about how to deal with this game in his mind.

Carrick, who came out later, stood next to him in silence. He is the captain of Manchester United today. Rooney was absent due to injury, so Carrick became the captain.

Zhang Yuan felt the movement around him, and looked sideways. It turned out to be Carrick. The two eyes met, and they both smiled slightly. There was no extra words, and they didn't hold hands!
"Dear fans and friends, today we are broadcasting live for you the fifth round of the new Premier League season. The Red Devils Manchester United will face the Red Army Liverpool at Old Trafford. Before this game, Manchester United won the previous four rounds. With 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, they currently have 7 points, while the Red Army Liverpool has a record of 3 wins and 1 draw, and they currently have 10 points. It should be seen from before the game that Liverpool has started in a very good state during this period, and Manchester United is ahead. The two rounds of the game have not won, and it should be said that Manchester United will also face a huge test at their own home court! Today I will comment on this game together with Director Zhang! Director Zhang, what is your opinion of this game? What do you think?!" Zhou Qiang sat in the live broadcast room and started the commentary of the game, introduced his commentary partner, and asked director Zhang questions.

"The situation of Manchester United is not very good today! Rooney is injured, who will Van Gaal choose on the front line?! Is it the rookie Martial who just transferred to Manchester United or something else?! It's hard to say! But Manchester United's attack power It is already quite problematic! This season they only scored 3 goals in the first four games, while Liverpool have scored 12 goals. The contrast is quite strong. Manchester United must be especially careful about Liverpool's offensive firepower , They are currently the fastest attacking team in the Premier League!" Director Zhang chuckled and took the lead in talking about the offense of the two teams.

While the two were talking, the players of both sides had completed the pre-match ceremony, and with the whistle of the referee Oliver, the game officially started.

Manchester United Van Gaal sent a 4231 formation.

Goalkeeper: De Gea
Defender: Damian Smalling, Brind, Luke Shaw

Midfielder: Schweinsteiger Carrick
Midfielder: Mata Herrera Depay
Forward: Fellaini
On Liverpool's side, Klopp also sent a 4231 formation.

Goalkeeper: Mignolet

Defender: Klein Degan Skrtel Gomez

Midfielder: Kanter Emrejan

Midfielder: Zhang Yuan Ali Milner
Forward: Firmino

Liverpool's side is basically the main force, Moreno was replaced by the teenager Gomez, and Coutinho was slightly injured after the national team match day, and Klopp was also involved in this game. Rotation sat on the bench.

Van Gaal's routine is not a secret, Klopp knows it very well, and this game is after the national team match day, Klopp's central idea for the team is a defensive counterattack strategy, don't Manchester United like to control the ball, Klopp Lopso simply chose to give up the ball, as long as Manchester United does not attack his core area.

Van Gaal is indeed very stubborn. In such an important game, he did not change his central strategic thinking and wanted Manchester United to firmly grasp the situation.

From the beginning, Manchester United took the initiative. Liverpool deliberately relaxed the pressure on Manchester United in the frontcourt, at most it was a delaying strategy.

Manchester United's offense began to struggle in Liverpool's half. Their personnel were very active, but the effect was not very great. They often tried to solve the problem by crossing from the wing, but Depay on the left was a Tendon, dribbling the ball, trying to forcibly wipe Klein every time, but the result is often passive.

"Depay is not a very smart choice to play like this!" Zhou Qiang commented, "Now Klopp's tactics are obviously withdrawn on purpose. Manchester United should strengthen running without the ball, inserting into the penalty area, and always hope to play on the side Breaking through on the road and causing trouble for the opponent is a bit too stubborn!"

"Yes, it's not that they haven't crossed. Fellaini has a high point, but as a striker, hehe, he is still unqualified. Van Gaal's formation today is a bit beyond my expectation. I didn't expect it at the beginning. He let Fellaini play center forward, and in fact, more than 10 minutes have passed, and Fellaini basically did not perform well!" Director Zhang agreed.

Van Gaal is really incomprehensible. Manchester United's offensive position is too deadly. Fellaini is basically embedded in Liverpool's penalty area, and the surrounding personnel don't seem to be too inserted. Crossing from the wing, Manchester United is in the penalty area There are too few points inside. After all, Fellaini is not a Zhengyin center. He is not explosive and his running is not flexible enough. To put it bluntly, he needs Manchester United players to pass the ball over his head, and he has to face it. It's strange that Digan and Skrtel's double-teaming can play well. The game lasted 15 minutes, and Manchester United made a total of 3 crosses. As a result, Fellaini didn't have a single successful attack.

"Manchester United must pay attention to their defense. The players are pressing a bit higher now. If Liverpool get a chance to counterattack, it will be fatal!" Director Zhang reminded Manchester United in the live broadcast room, but Manchester United couldn't hear it.

If it is said that Manchester United really does not pay attention to Liverpool's attack, it is certainly not, but with the formation of suppression, the players will definitely not think so much about certain details, such as the marking of Zhang Yuan, originally Luke Shaw Afraid of Zhang Yuan's strength, he didn't dare to press too hard. As a result, as Zhang Yuan kept changing his position and moving towards Carrick in the middle, Luke Shaw couldn't stand it anymore and began to push in frequently. , in an attempt to give support to the front offensive.

Maybe what he thinks in his heart is that he is no longer in my defense zone, and I don't need to follow so closely, I am now just a role of assisting defense.

In the 17th minute, Manchester United's frontcourt attack on Depay was cut off again. Klein passed the ball straight to Zhang Yuan. The people around Zhang Yuan were no one. Luke Shaw was not on his side. In the position, I just stepped forward to meet Depay.

Zhang Yuan stopped the ball on the wing, saved the ball, and let the ball not go out of the sideline. Luke Shaw came back just in time. Escaped Luke Shaw's shovel.

Then he quickly dribbled the ball. Manchester United's defense speed was good. Zhang Yuan saved some time to avoid Luke Shaw. At this time, Manchester United's midfielder had already returned to defense. Zhang Yuan began to show his momentum at this time Son.

He took the ball and dodged again, scattered Carrick, and left Carrick behind. At this time, it would be risky for Carrick to tackle from behind, and he would most likely be shown a red card. Risk, the referees in the Premier League have a large scale, but sometimes they are merciless in punishment. The experienced Carrick can only follow behind Zhang Yuan. Who knows that Zhang Yuan's dribbling speed is too fast.

It is impossible for Carrick to be so reckless in chasing after him all the time. He was looking for an opportunity to step down, but he hesitated, and Zhang Yuan got more and more open. , he was still a little happy, and hoped that his teammates could help.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yuan didn't say anything, he didn't care about their double-teaming at all, just when they were about to succeed in double-teaming, he forced a big step, accelerated and ate Schweinsteiger raw, and Schweinsteiger He could only be stupid, he never thought that Zhang Yuan would be like this.

Of course, this big stride is a bit risky. At this time, it is not far from Manchester United's central defender Blind!

Blind saw that his foot was about to touch the ball, but Zhang Yuan still had better explosive power. He changed the direction of the ball with his toes. Blind kicked the ball in the air, but Zhang Yuan also lost his balance!
(End of this chapter)