Chapter 409: Riding the Victory and Pursuing
Seeing this, Klopp stood up from the dugout, clenched his fists and leaned out - he was ready to rush out to celebrate.
City's players were a little flustered as they realised that there were no defenders in front of Milner.
Without the slightest hesitation, Fernando rushed out to intercept.
Right-back, meanwhile, is slowly dropping back and is looking to be the team's second line of defence.
Although this defensive response was relatively hasty, it was still a decent response.
Fernando cut into the middle of Milner, while Sagna defended Milner's low cross.
However, Milner made a choice that everyone didn't expect, he took the football forward, adjusted it slightly, and then went straight to his feet -
"It's - passing! Milner didn't continue to dribble the ball, he passed! Unexpected ...... Goooooooooooooooooooaaaal! ”
City's two centre-backs in the box also lacked the necessary preparation for Milner's cross.
However, Jiang Chenxi was prepared.
Before Milner passed, Jiang Chenxi, who had been inserted forward, retreated and withdrew in front of Manchester City's defenders, and then at the moment of Milner's pass, he rushed out.
Jump high!
Face the falling soccer ball in the air and shake your head!
During the whole process of his shot, neither Otamendi nor Mangala had time to make any defensive interception reaction!
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart's reaction was quite fast, almost at the same time as Jiang Chenxi's header hit the goal, he jumped up in the air and stretched out his hand to save, but he didn't touch the football!
The ball flew past his left hand side and flew into the net behind him against the goal post!
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“Gooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaal!”
"Jiang Chenxi! He jumps! Header on goal! The ball is in! Come in! Come in! ”
The Anfield Stadium, which was noisy just now, was quiet for a moment at this moment, and then a huge cheer broke out!
"Beautiful goal! River! Sure enough, at the moment when Liverpool needed heroes the most, their number one star stepped up again! It was his 11th goal in the Champions League this season! With four consecutive seasons of scoring more than ten goals in the Champions League, Jiang's performance is insane!! ”
"Liverpool's attack is very beautiful, Salah's activity on the right side has attracted the attention of Manchester City's defense, and Jiang Chenxi's sudden forward insertion has also made Manchester City's defenders have an illusion, at this time Salah suddenly transferred the ball laterally, Milner did not habitually go down, he suddenly passed, Jiang Chenxi's running and shooting were very exciting, this was a very beautiful team goal!"
"Liverpool equalised! Two to two! What impact will this conceded goal have on Manchester City? Will they defend with all their might to keep the score 2-2? Or do you want to attack and try to win the game?! Mortenson said.
The question raised by Mortensen is indeed crucial, but what choice will Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini make in this situation?
It stands to reason that although they were equalised, the 2-2 scoreline, including two away goals, is acceptable for Manchester City, because it means that they will return to the home stadium of the second leg, and as long as the score is 10-0 or 1-1 to draw with Liverpool, they will be able to advance on away goals.
This is a general consideration.
But, let's not forget that this is Liverpool, a very special team, and can Manchester City really make sure they don't let Liverpool win at home in the second leg? I'm afraid not, everyone knows that the Liverpool team in the first half of today's game is not the normal Liverpool, and now it is an example, in the second half of the game, Liverpool regained their fighting spirit, bared their fangs, and Manchester City quickly conceded goals.
But what if? What if Manchester City can hold on in the second leg?
So now is the time to put Pellegrini to the test, to see if the Chilean engineer is going to hold or fight.
Manuel Pellegrini's expression was serious, and it was clear that he was trying his best to use his brains and that he needed to make a decision as soon as possible.
At the same time, Pellegrini looked at the scorer Jiang Chenxi with a complicated face, he was very envious of Klopp, and to be honest, Liverpool's current main lineup may not be stronger than Manchester City, or even slightly inferior to Manchester City, but with Jiang Chenxi, the powerful weight is instantly added.
What if Manchester City has Jiang Chenxi?
Alas, oh my god, this picture of Pellegrini is excited just thinking about it, let alone winning the Premier League, counting the League Cup, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, Club World Cup, all the championships that can be won, he Pellegrini dares to fight.
It's a pity that there is no if.
Pellegrini is a little frustrated and regretful, why didn't Manchester City participate in the competition for Jiang Chenxi in the first place?
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Jiang Chenxi said that this goal is very crucial for Liverpool, and the whole stadium has fallen into madness because of this goal, which is a very critical shot in the arm!
If they can't equalize quickly in the second half, it will subtly affect the will of both sides to fight, and it will be even more difficult for Liverpool.
Now, goals have been scored, everything is different.
Inside the field, the Liverpool players frantically flocked to Jiang Chenxi, who scored the goal.
It was a very morale-boosting goal, not only because Liverpool equalised, but more importantly, it was a beautiful goal! The tactical coordination of this goal is very exciting, which shows that Liverpool has come out of the slump of the first half of the game and has begun to return to normal, which has boosted the morale of the whole team, and they have this confidence: Liverpool can completely turn the tables if they play normally! The Man chestnut can't stop them!
Jurgen Klopp in the dugout rushed out and shook his fist hard, and the goal was scored in the best possible way at a crucial juncture, which showed that the tactics were right.
After the goal, Jiang Chenxi didn't seem to be so excited, he shouted to his excited teammates in the crowd: "Wait, guys! Just equalize! Not enough! We're going to keep scoring! We're going to win the game! ”
He waved his arms vigorously, "Let's continue!" ”
The Liverpool vice-president broke free from his team-mate's embrace, hugged the football, and rushed to the centre circle, behind him was a large number of Liverpool players, who also rushed back to their own half.
The captain was right, before it was time to celebrate, they had to keep scoring goals, they had to win the game!
Jiang Chenxi has already won the respect and trust of the whole team through his own goals and his honor and status in football, so to speak, in the Liverpool team, even the prestige of captain Henderson is not as good as the team's vice Jiang Chenxi, however, for the time being, Klopp has no intention of straightening Jiang Chenxi, Jiang Chenxi's age is the biggest factor, of course, the most important thing is that Henderson and Jiang Chenxi cooperate very well, the two complement each other, and they are good captain's partners.
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After Jiang Chenxi scored the equalizer, Klopp immediately made substitution adjustments.
He replaced Lallana and brought on Sadio Mane.
James Milner returned to midfield from the wide to help strengthen the scramble and handed it to Sadio Mane on the left.
"This is the signal for a general attack!" Zhang Lu said, "Liverpool is about to start exerting force!" The 2-2 score is obviously not satisfactory for Liverpool! They're going to keep attacking and they're going to score! ”
"Zhang Zhi is right, Liverpool must at least ensure that they score another goal to win the game, otherwise, the second leg will be a little difficult!"
In midfield are Jordan Henderson, Emre Can and James Milner.
The front trident, Salah on the right, Mane on the left, and Jiang Chenxi in the middle.
It can be said that this is the strongest offensive trident that Liverpool can discharge at present, in terms of actual effect, Mane-Jiang Chenxi-Salah's trident is indeed more effective than Mane-Jiang Chenxi-Firmino or Salah-Jiang Chenxi-Firmino's trident, of course, this is also treated on a case-by-case basis.
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