Chapter 218: The Cage
Wayne Rooney was clearly absent from the game against Liverpool, and Manchester United's strength has weakened, but they are still playing away, and the pressure is great.
In the pre-match training, Ferguson focused on arranging Saha to attack the city, and also promoted a young player to the first team, called Macheda, a young lad, very energetic, and very high-spirited.
In his pre-match interview, Ferguson said that Manchester United is not afraid of personnel problems, and there are strong players in the reserve team, which can be used when they are mentioned.
Saha and Ronaldo are a little dissatisfied, they don't communicate with young people all the time, they both want to start, they want data, how can they tolerate potential threats?
Scholes made an early comeback and can participate in the competition, which can be regarded as a booster. But he took the initiative to show weakness during the pre-match interview, obviously not realizing Ferguson's desire to win.
He also said that Gerrard is a good player, and he and Wayne Rooney are good teammates in the national team, and I hope that the two sides will play fairly in the game, and there will be no injuries or anything like that.
This is not domineering enough, and it is obviously weak and demoralizing. Kaisa certainly couldn't say that, he felt Scholes's thoughts, and won the game with the least possible cost.
Kaisa was depressed not only that Ferguson did not arrange for him to be interviewed by reporters, but also what was the point of the club being involved in the national team? Haven't I joined the national team yet?
If Kaisa were to be interviewed by reporters, he would definitely be the first to announce that Manchester United had won the game and stir up the atmosphere of the fans. Liverpool is riding on the head, and you still put up with a ghost? The national team belongs to the national team, and Gerrard has not been able to coexist with Frank Lampard in the national team! In the end, even Scholes himself was sacrificed, what kind of bird is it?
Carrick hasn't been selected for the national team yet, so I really don't know what the selection criteria for the England national team are, is it the legendary fame?
When Kaisa was training, he kept communicating with Ronaldo, "Liverpool is riding on our heads. And keep provoking conflicts between us, what do you say? ”
Ronaldo was quiet for a long time, and said word by word, "The best way to deal with other people's provocations is to kill them." ”
He has been learning from Kaisa, and the words he says are pursuing the feeling of a philosopher, but it is a bit deliberate and not full of charm.
Saha also came over, and the starting trident of this game must be them! If we don't work together, this game will not be easy to win.
"In any case, if someone else wants to ride on my head, it's impossible. Why don't we make a bet? See who created more fouls? ”
Ronaldo let out a sneer, the irresistible excitement had been ignited, "It's impossible for me to be ridden on my head." I've vowed to get ahead since I was a child, and the Liverpudlian saying has touched my scales? Kaisa, I've brought more fouls to the Liverpudlians than you. ”
Saha coughed a few times, "Come on!" He didn't dare to fight, so he could only beat the side drum. Everyone is aiming for the Golden Globe Award, what do we mix with people?
Ronaldo was satisfied, "I appreciate your safety!" Cooperate with us during the game, come on! ”
Manchester United have several injured players and an incomplete lineup, but as long as Kaisa and Cristiano Ronaldo are out, Manchester United's attacking power should not be underestimated.
In this game, Ferguson lined up 433 lineups. Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, in defence, Brown, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra. Gary Neville has been hampered by injuries this season and has not played much, and the back line is already United's most solid defence.
With a midfield trio of Paul Scholes in the middle and Mikel and Fletcher next to them, Scholes can threaten Liverpool's backline with a long-range shot.
Wayne Rooney was unavailable in the front, Kaisa and Cristiano Ronaldo partnered and separated on both sides, Kaisa appeared in the right winger position, and Ferguson was ready to let him cut inside to shoot and threaten Liverpool's heartland, with central striker Saha in the middle.
Ferguson has already put on an attitude, Manchester United is just to win, no matter who you are, now Manchester United is not afraid of the top, and has the confidence to win.
Benitez also has a haughty heart, and if he wants to prove that he is stronger than Ferguson, he must win the game.
When Benitez played, he kept hinting to himself, don't be afraid, don't be nervous, be relaxed, be steady, "Kaisa? He's just a player with a lot of small moves and I'm ready to deal with him. ”
But he also seems a little unconfident, "Kaisa is the player I fear the most, give him a moment he can destroy the opponent's defense like a nuclear weapon." It's not easy to defend! ”
Benitez looked at his starting line-up and his confidence rose again. He fielded a 4411 lineup, Liverpool's regular squad for the season.
Goalkeeper Reina, Ray, has been quite solid this season and can compete with Van der Sar for the Golden Glove.
At the back, the same formula was the same, with Benitez's new players not making much of a difference, with Finnan and Reeser on the flanks, with Carragher and Agger in the middle.
Reese has to face Kaisa in this game, and the pressure is very high. But Benitez gave him a special small stove, and Benitez believed that as long as Reese did everything, he could limit Kaisa's play.
In midfield, Sissoko, Alonso, Hargreaves and Kuyt played together, all four of whom are quite tactical players who can limit Kaisa as long as they follow Benitez's arrangement.
The two in the front court, still the same taste, captains Gerrard and Torres. Torres can tear through space with speed and superb footwork to kill the game.
Ferguson was a little surprised to see Liverpool's starting line-up, is this a tactic that the line-up is heavily tilted to the left, specifically used to deal with Kaisa?
Starting from Gerrard in the front court, to Kuyt, to Hargreaves and Reese, they are all muscle sticks, and Benitez's approach is to use muscle sticks to chase and intercept.
Queiroz also saw the problem, "They arranged so many muscular people just to deal with Kaisa, ruthless enough." I don't know how to put the formation in the future. ”
Next to Phelan specializes in defense, "Kaisa was under a lot of pressure today, and Kuyt was very backward, which is equivalent to a defensive midfielder. It can be said that Liverpool's defense is three back midfielders, and the frontal defense of three back midfielders is difficult to break through no matter who it is. ”
"Aren't they afraid of Ronaldo's play?" Queiroz was dismissive, "The defense is focused on one side, Roco is not a vegetarian. ”
"Defending Cristiano Ronaldo, they have arranged a special person, that is the remaining muscle stick, Musa Sissoko."
Ferguson squinted, "For Kaisa, the number is not a problem, the most important thing is Benitez's tactical arrangement, he has innovated again. Have you noticed the positioning of the Liverpool players? ”
On the field, as long as Kaisa gets the ball, there are at least two Liverpool players by his side, one of them defending head-on to prevent him from breaking through; A co-defense, staring at his passes, not giving Kaisa any room to play.
There's also Gerrard behind him.
Kaisa was also very uncomfortable, and the ball was rarely controlled at his feet. At the beginning, of course, he will not spare his physical strength to break through, how to play in the second half?
Benitez was very satisfied, and the tactics were successful, "Kaisa is really powerful, he actually forced me to sacrifice the cage tactic, you should be proud." ”