The whole of Anfield was completely transformed into a raging sea of waves.

The course is like a small boat that rises and falls with the waves in the middle of the ocean.

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As soon as the game began, Roma's players launched a frantic attack on Liverpool and frequently created killing chances.

Goalkeeper Reina became the busiest player at the back.

However, with Xavi Alonso, Mascherano and Steven Gerrard at the edge of the box, Roma were more likely to threaten from distance, and although neither the Liverpool defence nor Reina made mistakes, it still felt like a storm.

Especially when Roma launched an attack on the left, Mancini Jr. hoisted the ball into the penalty area, Reina quickly abandoned the goal, grabbed Vucinic, and plucked the ball from mid-air, which made everyone break out in a cold sweat.

Then, Reyna didn't have time to think at all, and kicked the ball forward with a big kick.

He wanted to pass directly to the left to find Yang Yang, but at this time, Yang Yang was still in his own half and couldn't catch up at all.

The ball went straight out of touch and became a Roma throw-in.

It was a mistake for Liverpool!

Reina made a mistake in the middle of the game, and although it didn't cause damage, it also caused the team to lose possession.

The Spanish goalkeeper raised his left hand high and apologized to all his teammates.

Gerrard clapped his hands vigorously and encouraged his teammates not to be discouraged, as long as they survive this period of time, the team will be stable!

Everyone at Liverpool was also mentally prepared for this situation, and Benitez said before the game that Roma were likely to attack.

And that period of time could be 10 minutes, or 15 minutes, or even 20 minutes.

The Italian manager's tactics are very varied, who can guess what is in their minds?

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Spalletti has been on the sidelines since the opening.

When the Italian bald head saw Reina kick the ball out of bounds, the whole person couldn't help but applaud hard and shouted hello.

"Great! That's it, keep putting pressure on them! ”

After Spalletti finished shouting, he turned around and walked to the away team's dugout.

The opening attack, this is the game strategy he developed, the purpose is to disrupt the rhythm of Liverpool.

Anfield is the most feared home stadium in European football so far this season and has never been breached.

Roma's slogan was a win, but in reality, Spalletti wanted a draw.

As long as you can hold on to the draw, you will have a chance of winning when you return to your home stadium.

It was Roma's first Champions League quarter-finals in nearly 23 years, but Spalletti wanted to go one step further.

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"Benitez obviously guessed that we were going to attack, so even if it was a home game, they had a solid start."

Assistant coach Domenicini said to Spalletti with a small notebook full of various notes.

"Xavi Alonso, Mascherano and Gerrard are still quite good in the middle of the midfield, and this midfield is definitely not lost to AC Milan, which can be called the best in Europe."

Spalletti nodded incessantly, and he also observed that Liverpool's midfield was very solid and very solid.

"Then you have to go to the side, and then turn from the side back to the middle." Spalletti said.

"That's right." Domenicini agrees.

"Paul!" Spalletti looked at the other assistant next to him, "It's been almost ten minutes, do you think you can continue?" ”

Paul Bertri is Roma's fitness coach, and in the last two years, Roma has been able to play in form and frequently perform well in Serie A, which is inseparable from his physical training.

He and Domenicini are Spalletti's most trusted right-hand men.

"I think I can hold on for at least another five minutes, or even ten minutes." Beltry said.

Liverpool and Roma are in a similar situation, with both teams playing a tough matchup three days ago.

The Reds host Arsenal and Roma host AC Milan, but the difference is that the Reds win the Gunners at home and achieve a big win, while the Red Wolves draw 1-1 with AC Milan.

Spalletti nodded and turned around, continuing to look at the court.

Among the targeted tactics he arranged before the game, Liverpool's two most threatening players were Crouch and Yang Yang.

One of these two players is a center, and he is over two meters tall, which is definitely a terrifying height, and Spalletti wonders why this guy is not going to play basketball instead of football.

What's even more terrifying is that Crouch is still very flexible, his foot skills are quite good, and his tactical role in the front court is becoming more and more obvious, especially the cooperation between him and Yang Yang and Kuyt, which is also becoming more and more tacit.

Not to mention Yang Yang, Liverpool's most threatening attacker at present, the most feared killer who has risen in European football in the past two years, has excellent individual ability, and is very comprehensive, can be competent in any position in the front field, and can create lethal killing opportunities from any angle.

Although Spalletti said before the game that he would not arrange targeted defensive tactics against Yang Yang, in fact, everyone knows, how is this possible?

If you don't guard against Yang Yang, how can you prevent Liverpool's attack?

Right fullback Cassetti, right central defender Mexes and right midfielder De Rossi, these three players are the weapons that Spalletti used to limit Yang Yang, and judging from the opening of the game, all three of them did a good job and did not give Yang Yang a chance.

"Keep playing like this, we'll take away at least a point!" Spalletti said confidently.

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Pressed down in the half, Liverpool looked a little awkward.

Yang Yang also had to return to the half court to respond, and even help his teammates to help defend.

In a defense, the Swedish wing fast horse Wilhelmsson was cut off with the ball, and Yang Yang quickly caught up with the ball first, avoided Wilhelmsson's counter-robbery, and led it horizontally to the middle.

De Rossi was close and leaned in to defend at the first time.

In the past two or three years, Yang Yang has been training in the super training ground for whack-a-mole, the purpose of which is to imitate the defenders who suddenly appeared on the field, so when he saw De Rossi approaching, he took advantage of the situation and led to the middle and forcibly got rid of De Rossi.

After shaking off the two defenders, Yang Yang suddenly changed direction and dribbled towards the goal.

But at this time, Pizarro, another defender of Roma, as well as Mexes on the central defender, and De Rossi, who had just been thrown away by him, quickly surrounded him and surrounded him in the middle.

This made Yang Yang feel like he was caught in an urn, but he quickly found a way to get out of the ball and immediately passed the ball back to the left side, but unfortunately, Crouch did not appreciate his intention and pulled the side in time.

Cassetti quickly returned to defend and cleared the ball directly with a big foot.

Although Liverpool's attack failed to create a threat this time, Yang Yang's continuous dribbling breakthrough still won a round of applause from the stands, and Liverpool fans were obviously very satisfied with his performance.

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The continuous acceleration of the ball breakthrough and change of direction made Yang Yang a little breathing.

When I walked back, I was a little depressed.

He knew he was being targeted by Roma.

The Italian team's defense is a real headache, especially with a defense similar to this one.

After he got rid of Williamson just now, De Rossi's snatch was very timely, if he was one second slower, Yang Yang would be able to change direction, not cut horizontally, but directly diagonally forward.

Horizontal and diagonal, these are two completely different effects.

At the very least, after Yang Yang is horizontal, he has to change his direction and insert it directly.

I have to say that Roma's defense is really thorough.

Yang Yang turned his head and glanced at the bald head in front of the away team's coach's seat on the sidelines.

Spalletti looked in a good mood and had a nasty smile when he saw his team defuse a Liverpool attack.

He must have been able to make his targeted defensive tactics work, right? Yang Yang thought to himself.

Yang Yang can feel that Roma's defensive focus has always been on himself and Crouch, and they are relatively successful, which directly leads to Liverpool's passivity after the opening.

What to do?

If they continue to play like this, if Roma really scores first, then Liverpool will be passive.

You'll have to find a way to break down their defenses!

Yang Yang was looking for an opportunity.

Soon, Roma launched another wave of attacks against Liverpool, and Totti fired a very dangerous long-range shot that slightly grazed the post and went off the line, which startled everyone in Anfield.

The goal almost went in!

Yang Yang also quickly got a chance.

This time he suddenly appeared on the left side of midfield to receive the ball, quickly rushed forward, preempted De Rossi, and slotted the ball into Crouch's feet with precision.

But when the England high-tech guy hit the goal with his feet, he was interfered by Mexes and Zivu, failed to hit the right part, and directly kicked the ball off, and it was a bit outrageous.

Crouch was also very depressed because he was caught between two players.

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Yang Yang soon saw Gerald.

The Liverpool captain started the game a little further back, which resulted in a central midfield with no one on the counter-attack, if Gerrard or Xavi Alonso could get forward quickly and use their long-range ability......

Thinking of this, Yang Yang didn't forget to give Gerrard a look when he ran back to his own half.

The two have been working together for more than half a year, Yang Yang has passed the ball to Gerrard, and Gerrard has also given Yang Yang assists, and they are also relatively tacit understanding with each other, Yang Yang glanced at him, and Gerald guessed the intention, hesitated, and nodded.

Then, Yang Yang made another gesture with Crouch.

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Spalletti's team did a good job in attack and defence overall, very efficient and very fast.

When attacking, you can quickly insert and when defending, you can quickly retreat.

Tonight, Wilhelmsson's ability to take the starting position had to do with his ability to get back into position as soon as he conceded the ball.

When Liverpool broke the ball again and played a counter-attack, Yang Yang received the ball on the left flank, the Swedish wide player was already in front of him, and then it was Cassetti.

With just one glance, Yang Yang could guess that he alone could break through the right side defense of these two players, not to mention that there was a fierce De Rossi next to him.

But this time, what Yang Yang wants is to attract attention.

Therefore, after receiving the ball, he quickly started and dribbled directly to Williamsson, forcing the Roma defense to retreat again and again.

When retreating to the 30-meter area, Yang Yang suddenly made a pendulum, but did not pass, but shook a shot, changed direction and cut the ball inward.

De Rossi pounced quickly, but Yang Yang was quicker and pushed with his right foot to send the ball to the middle.

The Italian midfielder's mind suddenly flashed through a flash of lightning.

Worst! Hit the trick!