Chapter 402: Boiling Anfield (Part I)
At the tactical deployment meeting of the whole Liverpool team, Klopp also paid special attention to Juventus' BBC defense, analyzing and explaining the players.
"Juventus' BBC defence will play in its entirety for this game."
"In Allegri's back three, the division of labor between the three is very clear!"
Barzagli is the most low-key player in the BBC mix, not as lethal as Bonucci or as physical, but the 35-year-old still has a huge impact. Barzagli is not a flashy player who doesn't have any imagination when attacking, however, he has mastered the art of defending, using his intelligence and experience to finish opponents down the right side time and time again.
"Statistically, Barzagli is the most incredible of the back three. He averaged the fewest passes (46.09), defensive moves (4.17) and fewest duels (0.96) per game, however, he was always able to rely on his positional sense and ability to read the game to defuse the dangers created by his opponents. ”
Over the past few seasons, Leonardo Bonucci has established himself as one of the best centre-backs in the world. Bonucci has the passing skills and vision of a midfielder, and his long balls from the back have become an important counter-attacking weapon for both Juventus and the Italian national team.
Despite making just 29 appearances in Serie A this season, Leonardo Bonucci is still the Juventus player with the most passes with 1,818 passes. Not only that, but Bonucci's average pass length of 24 metres is also the highest in the club. As a centre-back, Leonardo Bonucci has tended to play the role of a scavenger, and as a result, he has made 60 interceptions this season, which ranks sixth in the team. ”
"Be extra careful with Bonucci's long passes." Klopp emphasized.
'Giorgio Chiellini is the quintessential centre-back, Barzagli is versatile, Leonardo Bonucci is a great passer and Chiellini is the archetypal disruptor, the successor to the old-school defenders.
Despite making just 21 appearances in Serie A this season, Chiellini still made more blocks than any of his team-mates with 14, while 101 clearances are at the top of the table with Leonardo Bonucci, who has played 770 minutes more than himself.
"Chiellini, who is 1.87m tall, is the strongest Juventus defender, so it should be noted that Chiellini is very confrontational and willing to make physical contact with opponents." When Klopp spoke, he looked at Jiang Chenxi.
"I'll take notice." Jiang Chenxi nodded, so to speak, his heart is a little unhappy, the Italian side has been preaching, saying that Liverpool won the first leg because of Chiellini's absence, now that the BBC is combined, Juventus will definitely keep a clean sheet against him, and now Klopp also admires the BBC so much, which to some extent makes Jiang Chenxi more combative.
"Now, we know the characteristics of these three defenders." Jurgen Klopp clapped his hands and said, "Where do you think the best place to break out of the three defenders?" ”
Klopp, of course, didn't leave it to the players to answer the question, he directly circled Bonucci's name on the tactical board.
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“…… We played Liverpool [in the first leg] and Jiang is a very good player, there's no doubt about that. However, we will find a way to watch his ...... this game," Juventus coach Allegri said in his pre-match press conference.
When the Liverpool bus arrived at Anfield Stadium, Jiang Chenxi stepped out of the bus and gave an interview to the media, who wanted to hear how the two-year FIFA Ballon d'Or man had to respond to the Juventus manager.
"Juventus must be hungry to make a difference in this game, which means it's going to be very tough, but [for me] it's not going to be an obstacle to the game, it just makes me work harder!"
Liverpool's old king Dalglish praised Jiang Chenxi's words, "Jiang is such a player, the more important the game, the better he plays, this is the characteristic of a superstar!" Liverpool will definitely get through [knocking out Juventus]. ”
In the away dressing room, Juventus coach Allegri used the words of Jiang Chenxi and Dalglish to stimulate the whole team, telling them that they were being looked down upon by Liverpool's old and new kings.
"Don't worry, Coach! We're not going to give that guy another chance in this game! Bonucci stood up and said.
This attitude was also supported by the team's captain Gianluigi Buffon, "The goal is given to us! It's up to you to score! ”
Buffon yelled at Mandzukic and attacking players such as Dybala and Pogba.
"Leave it to me!" Pogba said, patting his chest.
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"Welcome to the second leg of the 2015/2016 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals against Liverpool at home to Juventus at Anfield." Zhan Jun's voice sounded on the TV.
"In the first leg between the two sides, Juventus lost 2-3 at home, which was a difficult score for Juventus."
"In this case, it means that in today's game, Juventus must win by two goal difference, or more goals than three to two, to eliminate Liverpool to advance!"
"It's not an easy task."
'However, the big news for Juventus is that Giorgio Chiellini is back today, and Juventus' BBC defensive combination will be the guarantee that they will try not to concede a goal today.
"Before the game, the Italian media were also cheering for Juventus, and "Torino Sport" predicted that Juventus would win 2-0 today, and therefore eliminate Liverpool and move on.
"Let's take a look at the starting line-ups for both sides."
'On the Liverpool side, the goalkeeper is Karius, the back line is from right to left, the right-back Klein, the centre-back is a partnership between Virgil van Dijk and Pathron Lovren, the left-back is Milner, yes, Milner is a cameo at left-back today.
'In midfield, Jordan Henderson, Emre Can, Lallana.
"Up front, Salah, Sadio Mane and Jiang Chenxi."
"Liverpool chose the front trident of Mane-Jiang Chenxi-Salah today, and the biggest feature of this front-court attacking combination is that it is fast and flexible enough!"
"On the Juventus side, the goalkeeper is captain Gianluigi Buffon, the three central defenders are Barzagli, Chiellini, and Bonucci, the midfielders are Lichtsteiner, Khedira, Marchisio, Pogba, Sandro, and the forward line is the partnership of Dybala and Mandzukic."
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'It's only been five minutes and Mohamed Salah was very sharp.
Allegri got up from his seat, looking a little nervous.
In the camera, the Juventus manager's eyes are staring at the stadium without blinking, and the wrinkles on his forehead make him always look like he is worried, and it is precisely because of this that Chinese fans are used to calling Allegri 'A'embarrassment'.
It was Salah's breakthrough that was blocked by Khedira for a foul and Liverpool were awarded a well-placed free-kick up front.
Jiang Chenxi stood at the penalty spot, and the stands of Anfield Stadium immediately resounded with a uniform shout, cheering for Jiang Chenxi.