Chapter 45: Strange Tricks
You Mo has really not seen much of such a fast and sharp counterattack, and now he has experienced a game in person, and he has no other thoughts except for enjoyment.
Yes, it can't be prevented.
The ubiquitous openings in the wide half, the super individual ability and the speed of the wind, the tacit cooperation and the flexible movement, these favorable factors combine to make the goal as sharp as chopping melons and vegetables.
Defending this kind of thing, it is most unreliable to completely rely on personal ability, especially when the opponent plays a smooth cooperation, no matter how strong the individual ability is, it will be easily run over and become a doll in the goal performance.
As one of the dolls, Yumo is aware of a very important problem.
A team like Arsenal, which pursues control of the ball, when encountering a team that takes the initiative to lower its posture and play defensive counterattacks in addition to its own strength, what can it do to curb such a quick counterattack?
The answer is already on the horizon.
The so-called quick counterattack, if it can't be contained in the acceleration phase, then you can just smell the exhaust and enjoy the wonderful performance of the goalkeeper and defenders!
In the four-man counterattack of the Liverpool team this time, Gerrard, who was targeted by Youmo as a big killer, did not play much role at all, and McManaman's breakthrough was the guarantee of the success of the whole operation. It can be seen that for every successful quick counterattack, a key person will make the most correct choice at a critical moment, so that he can crush the opponent in one fell swoop and easily break the goal.
Especially for teams with mature playing styles and clear routines, there will inevitably be masters to accomplish things that are difficult for ordinary players to do when they counterattack quickly. As a defender, find the target at the first time before danger strikes, or cut off the passing route, or successfully interfere with the opponent, or even empty others, and focus on key figures. in order to prevent catastrophic consequences from happening at the lowest cost.
Although Youmo's goal efficiency has remained at a fairly high level this season, he knows very well that most of these dazzling statistics are brushed up on low-level opponents. In the real high-level competition, he, like this team, did not fully prove himself in the face of severe tests.
Scoring goals at crucial moments can give a team a chance to win, as can a quick and heart-saving defence. In the current Arsenal team. He didn't plan to continue looking for a partner, but instead saw it as a higher-level challenge to see how far he could go.
In other words, he wants to see how dominant he can be with the game.
Arsene Wenger has actually tacitly expressed his support for him, and in the time to come, he will return the favor in the way he does best.
Back on the field.
With a goal in hand, the morale of the Liverpool team was greatly boosted, and the midfielder, who was originally weak in control, gradually improved a lot in the confrontation. After continuing to maintain it for a while, the one-sided situation was completely reversed. Both sides became more offensive and defensive, and the tempo increased rapidly.
The previous scene was like a guy with absolute dominance in a boxing match, and the other side was desperately trying to protect the vital point and wait for the opportunity to counterattack. The scene seems to be fast-paced, but in fact, it is just the dominant side trying to speed up there, but in fact, the rhythm of the two sides is not equal.
Now this kind of wide-open and closed offensive and defensive conversion is a super high rhythm brought about by the fact that both sides are not conservative in a battle that seems to be evenly matched. This rhythm is not under the control of either side. On the contrary, it is like a train rushing forward at high speed, and only the one that can stand firm. in order to find a way to kick the opponent down in the howling storm.
Strictly speaking, it would not be appropriate for Liverpool to make such a tactical change in the current situation.
There is no way back for Arsenal, and as long as they can blossom in attack, it is not a big deal to lose one or two. Therefore, the scene of opening and closing is what they want to see the most at the moment.
Liverpool didn't intend to play against their opponents. However, in teams with a majority of local players in England, the players' ability to read the game is generally not high, and the ensuing tactical execution ability will inevitably be reduced.
Especially against the unbeatable defending champions, the scene of them celebrating in the roar of the 45,000 fans in the stadium is hard to erase from their minds quickly. So much so that the excitement came up. The manager's pre-match set-up has been put aside and everyone is starting to spread their feet and try to prove themselves in a rhythm that is not capable.
It's still the same old saying.
"Don't play against Arsenal because he'll pull your defence to the same level as him and then use years of experience to blow you up."
After this sentence lingered in You Mo's head for more than ten minutes, the opportunity came.
In the 35th minute of the game, when the exciting scene made all the spectators want to stop, the killing machine began to emerge.
In the Liverpool team with the rise of attack, the young man is undoubtedly the most enthusiastic, and Yu Mo, who made a mistake in judgment last time, successfully kicked the opponent into the pit this time.
Steven Gerald.
You Mo and he actually met at the '93 World Junior Championships, but it was only because the two teams didn't meet in the end that they didn't meet on the pitch. Now, five years later, the conservative Englishman is finally being forced to reuse the all-round warrior who has an ambiguous position on the field.
Gerrard's breakthrough is very distinctive, of course, it can also be said that the style is relatively simple, that is, after the rhythm changes from virtual to real, he strides in a straight line. If someone else who doesn't understand comes up, he may be dumped without a trace in front of him, but he already knows the root of this product.
After receiving the pass from his teammate, Gerrard touched the ball forward with the outside of his right foot, seemingly looking up to observe, but in fact his left foot was already secretly accumulating power.
Sure enough, in the next second, his power system was running at full power, and after his right foot touched the ball again, the right leg that stepped on the ground burst out with amazing power, and the whole person roared forward like a rocket!
It's a pity that the guy who has been dangling slowly in front of him, with a reaction and explosive power far beyond his imagination, turned around and sprinted with great agility!
Considering the possibility of blocking fouls, Yumo put his position on the inside line from the beginning, and just stood shoulder to shoulder with Gerrard after starting at full speed!
Under the touch of the shoulder, the height is immediately revealed!
The two are of similar height and weight, so it stands to reason that they should be equally divided in this case. But in a summer of parkour practice, You Mo did not neglect strength training. The frame that is not amazing has become sturdy because of years of training.
Gerrard only felt as if his tense body had hit a rock, just a hit, and his center of gravity was getting farther and farther away from the ball!
He felt bad in his heart, and when he wanted to get close again after being knocked away, the ball at Youmo's feet had already been handed over to Balde, the right-back who was assisting in the defense next to him.
Looking up for a moment, the uneasiness in his heart began to intensify!
The result of an individual sprint is inevitably a teammate running faster to try to keep up. Although he has already rushed to the corner of the big penalty area, it stands to reason that there will not be much danger of being cut off at this time, but if you take a closer look at the state of your teammates who are caught off guard, a cold feeling starts to go up from the soles of your feet!
It's really going to be bad!
Bald's experience in the game was so experienced that he was surprised but didn't hesitate to take two steps forward and then put a straight ball into the right flank!
The Swede was thrilled by Yumo's succinct and straightforward break. As soon as you catch the ball, it is immediately a very fast double change of direction!
The defence in front of him was easily shaken off, and Ljungberg did not take credit, and a precise diagonal long pass to the left front made it through the entire Liverpool central defence, and managed to reach the feet of Bergkamp who was moving forward at high speed on the left flank.
The Dutchman is a master of stopping the ball, facing a difficult in-rotation semi-high ball, and gently unloading the outside of his right foot in high-speed sports. The ball immediately lay obediently at his feet, allowing him to play.
Of course. At this time, it is not only the ball that is being teased.
Liverpool central defender Hyypia, who has just turned 25 years old, has excellent defensive awareness, he accurately judged the difficulty of this pass, and decisively chose to grab it.
It's a very cliché Marseille maneuver, just because the timing is just right. Hyypia's movements become real ornaments!
After breaking free from the defence, Bergkamp was no surprise in choosing his compatriot as a passing target.
Liverpool also know this, but unfortunately there are too many people on the pitch.
Left side, Overtake!
Both close defenses were easily eliminated from the first time. Liverpool's defence is in shambles. After Dribbling to the edge of the six-yard penalty area, Overmars embarrassed the opposing goalkeeper and the desperately chasing centre-back Carragher with a tricky cross in front of goal.
In the end, Anelka, who was relieved to pick up the leak, failed to do so, and the 20-year-old England centre-back tried his best to fall to the ground and slid the tackle, only to have the ball changed direction by his toes and drilled into his own door!
Inside the lonely Anfield stadium, the Frenchman saw himself as the biggest contributor to the goal, rushing to the sidelines and yelling at the cameras.
Speaking from the heart, Anelka's successful running pressure was indeed an important reason for the opponent's own goal, but the sharp and rapid counter-attacks of his teammates before him were the root of it all. He declared his significance in this goal in this way, and everyone shook their heads at the same time as they were not surprised.
This guy has no one in sight!
"Very nice tackle, how did you do it?"
Ljungberg high-fived Yumo, who had turned back halfway, and asked in a loud voice without looking at the frantic celebrations of his teammates.
Contrary to his bland reactions, the two Dutchmen were not averse to celebrating wildly after a successful collaboration with the French. For them, it is enough to be able to take revenge on their opponents in a-for-tat manner, and everything else is not important.
"They play too openly, and they naturally have a strong desire to perform."
You Mo's reaction was also very flat, and after confirming the goal, he turned around and ran back like a nobody.
For him, this kind of broken ball is obviously suspected of being a bug, and if he brags to Lu Wei and is in the mood, others will be spared.
"Yes, their goal was beautiful too, and there's going to be a good show!"
Ljungberg's answer was confident.
Indeed, with 10 minutes left in the first half, Liverpool came to a crossroads.
Continue to attack, the one-goal lead may become a one-goal behind, and return to the state of the first 10 minutes of the game, and I am really unwilling!
No one wants to retreat when the excitement of playing is too high, especially in a team with a large number of young people, once the form is played, it is likely that the whole person's ability will improve. In such a situation, even the head coach with an iron fist sometimes has to think about how to balance the immediate game with the long-term interests.
Experienced managers don't make tactical adjustments right away, let alone reprimand their players for their mistakes, but encourage the guys who are doing well and then point out how to limit the opposition's dangerous people.
For example, "Overmars is fast, you can't give him too much space in one-on-one!" ”
For example, "Bergkamp is a dangerous man, and the usual judgment often fails in him!" ”
Reminders like these are not simple.
If you want to limit the opponent's dangerous characters, more error-tolerant positioning and protection are the most basic, and in order to achieve these two points, the player's awareness of co-defense is very important, and the overall formation will inevitably need to be moved back. Even if Liverpool's frontcourt players are reluctant to recycle, there will be more responsible guys who will step up and call everyone to keep the formation tight.
The reminder of teammates and the reminder of the head coach may have the same direct effect, but you can see which is better or worse at a glance.
It's a way to remind young people that it doesn't hurt their self-esteem, but it also makes them understand what the problem is, and of course, if it works well enough, the result will be just as satisfying.
It's a pity that if there are no exceptions to everything, the story will not be suspenseful.
The Liverpool manager, Roy Evans, has not produced convincing results during his time in charge of the England giants. After more than three years of no improvement, the club came up with a strange trick.
They brought in Gérard Houllier and put him in the position of head coach with Evans!
The clay man still has three points of fire, not to mention Roy Evans, who has always had a hot temper in his playing days.
However, now that the situation is stronger than others, he has not yet made a final plan, so he can only temporarily accept the club's arrangement and begin to gradually transfer the power in his hands to the newcomer.
Directing on the spot is undoubtedly an important manifestation of the manager's authority, and Evans certainly wants to use this ability to fight back against the criticism that has been inflicted on him. Now that the team is at a crossroads, the usual conservative Englishman will certainly not encourage his disciples to continue to play against each other, and he has no scruples.
"Don't worry, continue your performance and fight back hard to make them understand the name of Hell at Anfield!"
"You can do it, you can do it!" (To be continued......)