Legend of Fengshen

Chapter 922

Of course, it can be said that no one restricts players' speeches during the intermission, and Hyypia does not.

"I didn't achieve a good state in the first half. I have to admit that I was a little impatient! This game is very important to us, but I have come up with a state that is not satisfactory to everyone. I Apologies to everyone!"

"This team is not mine alone, it is all of us. It has been a few years since Liverpool reappeared in the Champions League. This opportunity should be cherished by me and others. Count our careers. , How many years?! How many times can I appear on the highest stage in the world?! When will I not fight?! In the second half, I hope to work hard with everyone and fight to the end for the common dream of the Champions League!"

"Crack, clap!" Hyypia applauded first, "Many of us are on this stage for the first time! The Champions League is the dream of every professional player! Zhang Yuan is absolutely right! It's time for us to win Show the courage to challenge difficulties!"

"A conceded goal is nothing, we still have time, and we will definitely have a chance to turn defeat into victory! We must be patient!" Gerrard roared loudly.

Zhang Yuan lowered his stance, but what he said spoke to everyone's heart. Everyone looked at Zhang Yuan. Anyway, he has participated in the Champions League several times and won the Champions League. Now he still dreams of advancing. And some of them, as Hyypia said, have never participated in the Champions League at all. As for the highest honor of the Champions League, they have never touched it. Originally, when Liverpool faced Real Madrid, a negative thought affected everyone's hearts.

However, because Basel capsized on Ludogorets in that round of the game, everyone saw hope again. In fact, who doesn't want to win in this life-and-death battle? !Who doesn't want to advance? !It's just that Basel's advanced goal in the first half really hit everyone's momentum.

Now after a brief boost in the midfield, the morale and confidence of the players have come back up again!

In the second half, Hyypia still did not make any adjustments, and Lucas was not replaced. When he came out, Gerrard hugged Lucas' shoulders to comfort him, making him forget the defensive mistake in the first half, telling Everyone may encounter things like him, so don't bring mental pressure to the court.

What Paul Sosa instilled in the team was to continue to use the bus and continue to rely on defensive counterattacks. This tactic had been carefully designed and studied before he played against Liverpool. Therefore, although he seemed to be at an absolute disadvantage in the first half, But there are also opportunities. Paul Sosa believes that his team will always be able to seize one or two opportunities in the second half according to this style of play!
Liverpool’s attack is no longer so impatient, and Zhang Yuan did not blindly break through or choose a long-range shot when he got the ball. Both methods are not ideal today. Hypia’s arrangement is that in the second half, two full-backs Johnson and Enrique wanted to press up. In the first half, Sterling was too far to the side, and the number of activities in the penalty area was too small. In fact, Zhang Yuan’s route for the ball was relatively dead. On the other side, Joe Allen was still used to leaning in the middle. Far in the retracement, the two people actually have some overlap in position.

Hypia actually wants to play a double striker at this time, but there is only Lambert on the bench, Balotelli and Sturridge are not on the field, Hypia is not planning to sacrifice Lambert yet, so He can only ask the two full-backs to press up and let the winger insert more into the penalty area.

Of course, Zhang Yuan can't blindly retreat. He is a tall man in the forward line, and sometimes he has to go to the penalty area to compete for the top. For example, when Liverpool has completely suppressed Basel, he can't be too aggressive. If you are too close to the outside line, there is no one inside.

Zhang Yuan was really dizzy in the first half and didn't observe some of his opponent's weaknesses. After the start of the second half, he finally calmed down and slowly observed the space he could use. Basel's defense is very tight. The back line It is very close to the midfield line, and the distance between the back line and the goalkeeper is not too far. Zhang Yuan broke through several times in the first half without any problem and succeeded. However, the shooting angle is also small, and he basically failed to score. possible.

After playing for a few minutes, he found that the opponent's defense was not impeccable. The key was that Liverpool lacked a little change. For example, it was Zhang Yuan himself who put pressure on their two central defenders for a long time, which made it easy for the opponent to form a group to deal with him. , However, after Sterling's forward drive into the penalty area just now, the opponent experienced a short period of confusion. This can only show that Liverpool has not changed enough for them. Once there are changes, they will still show their flaws.

Finding such a possible potential loophole, Zhang Yuan began to let Joe Allen and Sterling push in hard. Anyway, Liverpool's tactics in the second half were originally the same.

The two forwards still seemed a little hesitant. Zhang Yuan said to Sterling: "We have to put enough pressure on their defense. Maybe we can't score, but this can cause a chain reaction in their defense. Chaos, give Sterling They have a chance!"

In defense, Basel's defense is actually a cone-shaped defensive system, the thickness of the center is the largest, and the sides are relatively thin. Sousa is not afraid of Liverpool's crosses.

However, their problem also lies here. In the 54th minute, Zhang Yuan went out of the penalty area to take the ball again. Joe Allen and Sterling went into the penalty area at the same time. Schall followed Zhang Yuan, and there was a space behind him. , However, Schall did not dare to foul rashly, and the free kick at this location is also very dangerous.

It was such a hesitation that gave Zhang Yuan the space to hold the ball with his back and turn around. Joe Allen and Sterling moved, and Basel's two wings also moved into the penalty area. It was Johnson who passed the ball directly to the wing.

Johnson's starting speed was very fast, the opponent's central midfielder failed to stop him, Zhang Yuan was moving into the penalty area, and the left back that Basel had just recovered hurriedly went out to block Johnson.

"Pass!" Zhang Yuan shouted in his heart while running. The timing was good. He had already glanced at Gerrard and Henderson rushing towards the penalty area. As long as Johnson passed the ball well, the number of Liverpool in the penalty area Not at a disadvantage.

Johnson made the pass, the ball was fast and had a nice arc.

It's not that Gerrard is blocked, it's Elneny who defends him, but at this moment, Gerrard is like a tiger descending the mountain, his momentum is unstoppable, the header is powerful and heavy, and it slams into Vatlik's handle hard. At the gate, one of Basel's central defenders, Schall, stared at Zhang Yuan "concentratedly". Another central defender, Su Xi, was obviously confused when Liverpool suddenly put pressure on the penalty area and did nothing!

He doesn't even know which point he should make up for!
At the critical moment, the captain is very powerful!Gerrard didn't even celebrate. He scored a goal. He rushed directly into the net, hugged the ball out, and then waved his arms to greet his teammates to run towards the middle circle. There is great expectation for this game, and there is still hope!

Zhang Yuan and Gerrard slapped hard in the air, and shouted "yes!"

The rewards of hard work finally reaped not only cheered up the hearts of Liverpool players, but also rescued the gradually depressed Liverpool fans from their confusion. The roaring and tsunami shouts of the audience are proof of that. Paulo Sousa's face is naturally not good-looking , but what can be done, Liverpool's attack mode is a bit sudden, Zhang Yuan's pause outside the penalty area gave Liverpool midfield enough time to advance, this is a desperate attack, making it difficult for Basel to parry, of course, if parry , Maybe you can take advantage of the situation and give Liverpool a fatal blow!
Not long after the goal, Hyypia took the lead in making tactical adjustments. He asked Coutinho to replace Joe Allen. He stood beside Coutinho and gave Coutinho careful instructions, explaining to him What should I do after playing.

Coutinho’s style is different from Joe Allen’s. Coutinho’s ability to escape is stronger and he is good at shooting after cutting inside. Joe Allen is better at organizing, and Coutinho and Zhang Yuan are on the front line The cooperation is more tacit, and Joe Allen's side did not play particularly well today.

(End of this chapter)