"Two to zero, I really didn't expect it. Blackburn Rovers comfortably had a two-goal advantage. ”

'We often say that Klose is the most versatile striker. Most of his goals were scored with a header and his right foot, but that doesn't mean he can't shoot with his left foot. In the goal just now, Klose also stretched out with his left foot. I don't see the slightest discomfort at all. ”

Mortensen was very fond of Klose. Although it is a player from England's old rival Germany, Mortensen's liking is **naked.

'2-0 Blackburn Rovers are one step away from winning their first League Cup.'

Everyone believes that this season's Carabao Cup title is in Blackburn's pocket.

George was full of praise for the performance of the Blackburn players in the dressing room. Blackburn's performance in the first half was almost impeccable.

Liverpool made no personnel changes after the start of the second half.

But they were much more aggressive than in the first half. In the first half they were more on the counter-attack, but now that they are two goals down, they are no longer useful on the counter-attack. So they were a lot more aggressive at the start of the second half.

The biggest change is that Owen retraces, not tops upfront.

And Gerrard, who is on the right, is no longer leaning towards the middle, but making a fuss on the wing.

After Owen's retreat, the most uncomfortable was Makellele. Makelle is best known for his excellent positioning. He was always able to judge the opponent's ball, and Makelele became a world-class midfielder thanks to this.

But what Makelle doesn't like the most is the fast players.

Especially a player like Irving. Owen is explosive and fast, even if Makelele can judge Owen's breakthrough route in advance, it is useless. Because Owen can change direction in the middle of a high-speed run.

Therefore, even if he encounters Owen head-on, Makelele is very uncomfortable. Because Owen can use his explosive power to shake himself off.

And because of Owen's turmoil, the players in Liverpool's midfield are alive. Mitchell often assists up front, while Borg also helps out in the middle from time to time. Makelle couldn't handle it alone, so Decor had to come and help.

As soon as it was up, the initiative of the game fell into the hands of Liverpool.

George didn't adjust, though. When Irving came out, there was only one Fowler in the box. Fowler is no longer the Fowler of the past, and his power has decreased a lot. Therefore, George is not in a hurry to adjust, but to continue to see.

Liverpool now lack a long-range shooter from outside the box, so George is not afraid. If Gerald now has the kind of dominance that he will have in the future, then George may still be afraid. Now?

George didn't sit still for long, though. Eleven minutes into the second half, it was Owen who received a pass from Smitchell. This time Fowler didn't nest in the box, but also dropped back.

“…… Owen, passed to Fowler...... Fowler passes! ”

It turned out that after Fowler received the ball, he just flicked it to the right and did not intend to control the ball at all. At this time, Owen was moving at high speed, and the ball was right in the middle of Owen's path.

“…… Owen, there's Deco in front, Owen passes Deco...... Panucci, Owen shook Panucci...... There's a shot angle, Owen, shoot! ”

Mortenson's sudden breath was not breathing at all.

It's just that Owen is too fast. When Owen got the ball, it flew by like the wind. In the face of Deco's defense, Owen didn't make any other moves at all. It's just a turn in the middle of a high-speed run, and it passes by Deco in one fell swoop.

Unless it's a foul on Deco, you can't grab this kind of ball at all.

And after Owen passed Deco, he immediately entered the penalty area. Makelele had just defended Fowler, so he couldn't catch up with Irving. In front of Owen was Panucci, who was on a solid footing. There was also no room for Owen to break through.

But Owen used his speed to shake off a small angle, and then he shot hard.

Owen shot from a tight angle, but the ball flew in from a tight angle at the near post.

"Owen! Irving! The ball was entirely Irving's individual prowess, and Blackburn's defense was of no use at all in front of Irving. Owen started from midfield and went all the way to the shot. Owen, Owen has scored this kind of goal many times this season. ”

It's not easy for England to come out with a golden boy like Owen.

So for Owen, all the people in English football are highly praised. Mortenson is no exception.

Seeing Owen score, Liverpool fans, who had been silent for a while, began to get excited. They sang "You'll never walk alone!" This is the team song that shocked European football with the Red Army Liverpool that year.

After the goal, Owen did not celebrate, but immediately picked up the ball in the middle of the goal and put it in the middle of the halfway. Ask the Blackburn players to kick off quickly. Seeing Owen look so positive, all the Liverpool fans chanted "Michael. Irving! ”

"Michael!"

George stood up at this point. It's not okay to let Liverpool play like this. Liverpool are no ordinary team, they are a tough team. There are still thirty minutes left before the end of the game, and it is impossible to be so passive.

George waved his hand to get Blackburn's bench players up to warm up.

But George was wondering how to adjust.

But before George's adjustment, the situation on the field changed again.

Twenty minutes into the second half, Hamann got the ball and crossed to the right.

Gerrard on the right stopped the ball and didn't immediately give it to Mitchell and Owen in the middle. Instead, he faced the same young Reese, walked forward, and then strode up. Gerrard rarely made a fuss on the flanks in this game, even if he got the ball and didn't give it to the middle, then it was a 45-degree cross.

But this time he suddenly broke through to the outside line, which caught Reese off guard.

And what Reeser didn't expect was that Gerard's speed was not slow at all. Especially the long legs, when you run forward, it feels completely unstoppable.

Gerald shook off Reeser and didn't rush inside. It's a standard cross. Gerrard's cross was wide and quick. This kind of ball Cudicini defense is very difficult, if you go up, the arc of the ball is too big, and if you don't go up too fast, anyone who touches it may score.

In hesitation, Cudicini did not step forward.

At this time, a ghostly figure appeared in the passing route. In the middle of the tall Blackburn defenders, a fish leaped to the top.

"Gerald...... Cross...... Owen, it's Owen! Owen got in front of Rio Ferdinand, and there was nothing Koudicini could do about it. Irving! It was a brace for Irving, who was in impressive form. ”

'Liverpool, within twenty minutes of the second half, equalised.'

"It's a good game."

The moment Owen scored the goal, the Liverpool fans jumped up. They shouted Owen's name.

This time, instead of scooping the ball in the middle of the net, Owen raised an arm high and spun twice in front of the Liverpool fans.

George saw Owen score and kicked the bottle of mineral water at his feet. The bottle of mineral water jumped high and fell next to Drogba, who was warming up. Drogba, who had come back from the warm-up, was startled, and then looked up to see George with a gloomy face.

George was dissatisfied. Gerrard's cross was dangerous. But Cudicini either stepped forward to pick it off or was just near the goal line to get ready for a block. But Cudicini neither stepped forward nor stepped back, standing there hesitating slightly, and there was no chance to react when Owen headed the ball.

There are also Rio Ferdinand and Panucci, two big and tall men standing in the penalty area, and they actually let Owen, who is a little more than 1.7 meters, steal the ball. It's a shame.

Listening to the Liverpool fans chanting "You'll never walk alone", George let out a long sigh. The advantage of two goals actually allowed Liverpool to get it back. If you lose the Carabao Cup, you will become a big joke in English football.

George couldn't wait.

Sagnol was replaced immediately with Hargreaves and then Blackburn's formation changed to 3-6-1. Of course, it can also be seen as 3-4-3, with only Panucci, Ferdinand and Reese left in the backline.

After Hargreaves went up, he stuck to Irving whenever he stepped back to get the ball.

George, in general, is a defense that is rarely marked. Because it's easy to disrupt your defense. But against Liverpool's most dangerous Owen, George adopted a man-to-man defence.

George's task to Hargreaves was simple. Once Owen wants to get the ball in midfield, he can't get his speed by any means. Including fouls. And Owen went in front and waited for a counterattack, then he followed as a defender.

Anyway, let Hargreaves go up, just to keep an eye on people and watch Owen.

As for Fowler, since returning from injury, his explosiveness, speed, and technique have decreased a lot. The injury of the cruciate ligament made a generation of geniuses begin to fall. Anyway, it can be said that the current Fowler is only half successful before the injury.

Hargreaves went up and after the man-marking, Blackburn's side went on the offensive as well. George has already used a back three, and they certainly understand what George means.

Especially Bellamy, who played very awkwardly in the second half, because Liverpool's attack could only come over to defend. This made Bellamy very dissatisfied. So as Blackburn's offense picked up, Bellamy was completely devastated against Carragher.

Bellamy, who is fast, has no skills at all in the face of Carragher. It's just a pass, but it works repeatedly.

Although it is only a wing, as soon as the wing is opened, there are all kinds of offensive routines. If you want to defend a fast wing player like Bellamy, you must either have a lot of experience in the defender himself. It is possible to get stuck in position, but Carragher cannot become an old fritter all at once.

There was one man on the bench, the German player Ziggy. It's a pity that Ziggy is in worse form than Carragher, and Houllier can't do anything about it.

Of course, there is another way, which is to shrink the line of defense. Once the defensive line is contracted, a player like Bellamy, who is fast but has average skills, will find it difficult to make any difference.

Houllier chose the latter option.

(To be continued)