155. The wishful thinking of the Red Army
At the start of the game, Liverpool's attacking tempo was fast-paced and the players were running very aggressively, which caused Chelsea a lot of problems. However, there is a big hidden danger for Liverpool to play like this, that is, the problem of physical fitness, so the kicking and pushing and physical requirements are not high.
Playing at such a high intensity, the physical fitness of the Liverpool players will definitely not be able to support the whole game, which is a big hidden danger.
Liverpool have to score as soon as possible, and as soon as possible. As long as Liverpool score early, the rest of the game will be much better.
Of course, seeing Liverpool's style of play, Chelsea know what Liverpool thinks. They definitely don't want Liverpool to succeed, they have to do everything they can to stop Liverpool, so they have to follow Liverpool with a high intensity.
In this way, the Liverpool team will drag Chelsea on the run, and Chelsea's physical fitness will also be a big drain.
At the start of the game, the tempo of the two sides was very fast, really, and that is also a characteristic of the Premier League teams. The Premier League games are basically like this, and the offense and defense are very fast, as if they are practicing switchback and running.
Chelsea were very active in defending, seeing Liverpool's players running at a rapid pace, and Chelsea's players were also very the board, so this scene looked very hot.
Liverpool were firmly in control of the game in the first half, but there were few opportunities for them to actually threaten Chelsea, largely due to Chelsea's ferocious defence.
Although the first half of the game only lasted more than 20 minutes, the physical consumption of the players on both sides was very large, and it felt like they had already played half the game.
At this time, the managers of both sides were also anxious on the sidelines. Especially the head coach of the Liverpool team, Benitez, at this time, anxiety has crawled all over his face, and everyone can see it. You know that Rafael Benitez will be so nervous because this is his first game since his contract extension and he will definitely want to get a win and lead the team to the last four of the Champions League.
Chelsea manager Lui Scolari is relatively calm at this point because the current situation on the pitch is relatively safe for him. He's just a little worried about whether the fitness of his players will be out of issue if the game continues like this.
The Liverpool fans at Anfield Stadium are also very anxious, the game has been going on for more than 20 minutes, and the team has not had any good chances, if the game continues like this, then does the Liverpool team still have a chance?
However, at this time, the Liverpool fans in the Anfield stadium did not complain and were more active in cheering for the team. They know that this is the time when the team needs them the most, and they have to do a good job of being the 12th man in this team.
"Come on! Come on! Come on! "The Liverpool fans are constantly cheering for Liverpool and cheering for the players on the pitch.
The Liverpool players on the pitch were also a little anxious, more than 20 minutes had passed, and they had not yet scored. Before the game, Liverpool were hoping to score as soon as possible, and as soon as possible, and even offered to score in the first 20 minutes.
Now they haven't scored, this first task has not been completed, and then it will be more difficult for them and there will be more pressure on them.
At this time, they heard the loud cheering and cheering of the Liverpool fans, and the hearts of the Liverpool players suddenly welled up with a clear spring, warming their hearts. Suddenly, Liverpool's players felt full of energy and stepped up their attacking efforts.
But, let's be honest, Chelsea's defence today was really tough and really hard.
The Chelsea fans who came to the scene were also touched by the fighting spirit of the Chelsea players, who cheered on no less than the Liverpool fans.
In such an atmosphere, the players on both sides are playing more and more energetically, the game is more intense, and the actions of both sides are inevitably a little big, and there are often people on the court, which makes the fans on the scene worry.
Qiu Ze is now the thread of Liverpool's midfield, and he controls the tempo of Liverpool's attack. As soon as he got the ball, the Chelsea defenders immediately stuck to him and pressed him hard to prevent Qiu Ze from passing the ball comfortably.
Chelsea's strategy worked, at least from the first twenty minutes or so.
Now Qiu Ze received a pass from Xavi 61 Alonso, and Qiu Ze immediately turned around with the ball. However, at this time, a person suddenly rushed out from behind him, and a sliding shovel shoveled the football at Qiu Ze's feet, which scared Qiu Ze.
Qiu Ze immediately looked at it, it turned out to be Chelsea's African buffalo Essien, Qiu Ze sighed: "Damn, this guy came up too fast." ”
The Chelsea fans immediately gave Essien a loud round of applause. Essien's defense against Qiu Ze today was very successful, and Liverpool's lack of goal now is largely due to Essien's successful defense of Qiu Ze.
Of course, this is not the credit of Essien alone, because there are many times when he goes up with Michael 61 Barak to defend Qiu Ze, and the Germans also have a lot of credit.
The ball that was shoveled out by Essien immediately rolled to the feet of Deco, who was rapidly retreating to block Qiu Ze.
"Danger!" The Liverpool fans in the Anfield stadium immediately exclaimed, and they didn't realize that their voices were actually a little trembling.
For the football that rolled to his feet like a ghost, Deco was actually unprepared. However, after so many years of career, his second reaction was very fast. Catching the football, he almost reflexively smashed the ball and turned towards the Liverpool penalty area.
Seeing Deco take the ball and turn around, Chelsea's centre-forward Didier Drogba, full-back Malouda and Frank Lampard immediately rushed forward like wild horses.
Although Chelsea's tactics today were defensive and prevented Liverpool from scoring. However, they will not let go of the opportunity to fight back, which is what Scolari has been in the mood for before the game. If there is a chance to counterattack, you must not be soft, after all, a 3-1 lead is not a particularly safe score now.
Drogba and the other three players remembered what Scolari had said before the game, and they immediately rushed out and cut into the Liverpool penalty area.
Seeing Deco take the ball and turn around, Liverpool's players were shocked, they didn't expect Qiu Ze to lose the ball so easily, so their reaction was not very fast. That gave Deco time, and before Gerrard could pounce, Deco delivered a diagonal pass.
The ball raced past Gerrard and towards Liverpool's right-hand flank. Malouda scurried in like a bolt of blue lightning and caught up with the ball from Deco.
Deco's pass was very good, the ball did not fly directly to Malouda's feet, and at the same time it was not too far from Malouda, just giving Malouda a chance to accelerate.
"Fight back! Chelsea hit back! Dangerous! Liverpool is in danger! Sky Sports commentator Tim 61 Laurson suddenly exclaimed.
"Is it true that this time Chelsea are finally going to get their revenge?" Sky Sports commentator Gary 61 Lineker said immediately.
The atmosphere at Anfield was eerie, with anxiety written on the faces of Liverpool fans and a tsunami of boos distracting the Chelsea players. How they wish that at this time, Mr. Malouda's legs would be weak.
Chelsea fans, on the other hand, were extremely excited, knowing that if Chelsea scored this goal, then their Chelsea promotion to the last four of the Champions League was almost certain. Therefore, the Chelsea fans are very excited and have used their strength to cheer Chelsea on.
Malouda rushed up like a bolt of lightning, flicking the ball down the middle before Joeluka could rush out, and then he himself went around the perimeter and came to split the ball.
"Beautiful! The romantic Frenchman came to a stunning man-ball pass. Fast, it's so fast, the Croats didn't even react at all. Sky Sports commentator Tim 61 Laursen exclaimed.
This caused another cry of horror from the Liverpool fans at the scene.
After getting past Joel Luka, Malouda immediately cut inside and frantically slotted the ball into the ribs of the Liverpool penalty area.
This position is very dangerous, Malouda can not only shoot with his own feet, but also choose to pass, so that Liverpool's defenders are really unguardable.
Liverpool's centre-back Daniel 61 still pushed it out, and he was very fast, he didn't want Malouda to do whatever he wanted in his own penalty area. Daniel 61 Agg reacted quickly and blocked Malouda's forward line in time.
The Liverpool fans at the scene immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and they all had a feeling of the aftermath of the disaster. With Daniel 61 Agger blocked, Liverpool should be relatively safe now.
Malouda, who was dribbling the ball, saw Daniel 61 Ag blocking his way forward, his expression did not change, as if he had guessed Daniel 61 Ager's reaction, he immediately went to the defense of the football to the bottom line, changed direction and rushed directly to the bottom line, and did not continue to cut inside.
Daniel 61 Ager was shocked, and he immediately turned sideways and quickly blocked the baseline, not giving the Frenchman a chance to pass. As long as this guy is forced out of the bottom line or forced into a corner, this Liverpool crisis will be resolved.
However, just as Daniel 61 Ag was hurrying to follow, the French forward Malouda with the ball immediately turned around and passed, and the football immediately rolled towards the middle of the penalty area.
Suddenly, Chelsea's centre-forward African monster Drogba appeared in the eyes of Daniel 61 Ag. This terrible Daniel 61 Agger is scared, this is over, Liverpool is really finished. Daniel 61 Age's face was bitter, and he immediately turned around and rushed forward with Huang Jiguang's jiashi blocking the machine gun, he was ready to die heroically.
Seeing that Liverpool's two central defenders were frantically pounced, Drogba, who was about to shoot straight at goal, suddenly shook his ankle and pushed the football to the other side.
"Ahh All the Liverpool fans cried out in horror as a dangerous figure approached the ball at high speed.
"Frank Lampard!" Sky Sports commentator Tim 61 Laurson also roared loudly at this point as he saw Frank Lampard on the right sprinting towards the ball like a blue sports car.
"Kill them, Frank!" All the Chelsea fans in the stadium shouted their hearts.