Chapter 547: The Last Ray of Life
Not only Li Liang, whose observation and thinking speed far exceed ordinary people, but all the players on the field of Monaco, especially the central defender combination of Glick and Raj, who had just faced Aguero, felt deeply shocked and helpless.
A master's move, one round is enough.
Between the electric light and flint, the comparison of strength between each other, the level of heart and spirit has been seen at a glance.
A group of Monaco players helplessly found that Aguero was playing "Aguero's own" football, and the performance of the Argentine striker in a few seconds had suppressed most of the opponents.
That keen sense of space, the perfect combination of speed and physical strength completely explains what is called a "breaking point" on a football field.
Aguero was hailed as the "jewel in the crown" when he first made his debut in the Argentine domestic league and quickly attracted the attention of major giants.
What Li Liang has seen most in the main building of Manchester City is the passionate celebration of Sergio Aguero after scoring a priceless winner in stoppage time in the crucial final minute of the Premier League win that season.
The huge backdrop wall, the posters everywhere, and the images of the brochure are all images of Aguero raising his arms and cheering.
During the Manchester City trial, Cook also told Li Liang that in a sense, President Mansour believes that Sergio Aguero is the spiritual symbol of the current Manchester City team.
Before the game, Monaco's coaching staff and players already knew Manchester City very well, including Sergio Aguero.
The Manchester City No. 10 Aguero in front of him is very different from the Manchester City No. 10 in the game videos of recent seasons.
Looking at Aguero, who was still angry and dissatisfied with the referee, Li Liang felt that this was simply a bloodthirsty lone wolf from the Pansas Prairie.
He had no doubt that what Sergio Aguero said to himself in the tunnel was not a joke, but a real declaration of war.
I don't know why, but everyone realizes that Sergio Aguero came to the pitch today for one purpose – the 28-year-old striker for one purpose, to shred Monaco apart!
Pep Guardiola is already excited, and Torrent, who has followed him for many years, rarely sees him like this.
Pep Guardiola took the initiative to say to Torrent: "If (Jesus) can make Aguero wake up completely, then this 27 million is completely the most cost-effective deal in the entire league this season, no, the whole of Europe!"
His true strength is definitely not inferior to Zeratan (Ibrahimovic), or Robert (Lewandowski)!"
Saying that, Pep Guardiola got up and walked to the command area with a loud whistle, and Aguero, who was still swearing in his mouth, turned his head when he heard it - and saw his manager give a high thumbs up.
Sergio Aguero gave a few solemn applause in the direction of the bench, his attention now focused on the game, and he immediately began to press the City defence again.
Li Liang has already sensed the fear of some of his teammates towards Aguero, and this cannot be hidden.
When these pros, who have been through a lot of battles with the best players, meet Aguero like this, it goes without saying that everyone knows what kind of opponent they are up against.
At this time, even more pre-match tactical lessons will not help, the Yaldim team cannot solve such a problem, and the battle between the players, even if it is still in the first half, has reached the moment when the players need to face it themselves.
Just like when the two armies faced off in the era of cold weapons, the leaders needed to stand up and save the morale of their own camp.
Facing the star-studded Manchester City, there is only one person in the Monaco squad who is not left behind in terms of seniority and aura at this time - their captain Falcao.
At this time, Falcao is no longer the tiger who killed all sides and gave what he wanted.
It's just that after a serious injury and a long recovery period that can ruin a professional player, as well as two seasons of Premier League failure and despair, it is no small miracle that Falcao can still be back on the pitch, still standing on the field of Champions League knockout rounds, and still wearing the captain's armband.
It's impossible to let him roam the pitch like Sergio Aguero in his prime, with a perfect fit for body and experience.
Mendes began to look at his phone absentmindedly, and he asked Mourinho in confusion: "Jose, what are you expecting?"
The gap between the two managers, the quality of the players, and the European experience gap is too big, so how can Monaco challenge Manchester City? ”
Jose Mourinho is noncommittal, and from a business point of view, he also thinks that Pep Guardiola is too much stronger than Jardim.
And in such a game, the most important thing is actually the huge gap in the experience and mentality of the players on both sides.
Monaco are like a reckless young man on the big stage of European competition for the first time, and there is little to be done against the old and steady driver Manchester City.
He set his sights on Li Liang, Monaco's No.17 running was still very positive, but it was in vain again and again in front of the mighty Manchester City.
Darke, a veteran commentator on BT, took the time to explain the game: "Manchester City are unbeaten in nine consecutive Champions League home games (six wins, three draws) and have only conceded five goals in that time.
Despite captain Vincent Kompany, German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, Brazilian prodigy Gabriel Jesus, who joined the team in the winter window, all sidelined with injuries, and two regular left-backs, Klich and Klarov, who also failed the pre-match test, looked set to win today and Monaco looked struggling to hold back City's attack. ”
Frank Lampard, who was the guest commentator, agreed: 'Manchester City are a bit more relaxed at home and Monaco seem to be tied hand in hand.
I guess they haven't had a tactical style of play and a game of this intensity in Ligue 1 or the Champions League before.
If the game continues like this, I believe that the goals will come soon. ”
Li Liang was once cut off by Yaya Toure in a scramble, he lost his balance and staggered and almost fell to the ground, but he also completely lost control of the ball.
Li Liang believes that he has done his best, but he still has nothing to do in the face of the 33-year-old Ivorian midfielder.
Toure is like a beast, as soon as Li Liang approaches the 30-meter area, he will quickly approach, and then successfully destroy Li Liang's organization of the game or attempts to break through through through with his dominant body and superior foot skills.
Seeing such a nimble, sharp-minded, and nearly 1.9-meter-tall giant facing him, no matter who he is, he must feel very broken.
Of course, Li Liang is the same, but it is slightly different from before.
Every time he encounters a stronger opponent, Li Liang knows that he will always experience such a period of depression.
The difference is that sometimes it wins, sometimes it loses, and sometimes it is a draw.
The game has just been played for less than 20 minutes, and there are at least 70 minutes left – anything is possible in theory.
The experience of fighting with Tolisso, his brother-in-law, and the so-called "weak brigades" like Nancy and Bastia taught Li Liang a valuable truth:
First you have to live, and then you have to learn to endure until the opportunity really comes for you.
Only then will it be possible to preserve the last glimmer of life.