Chapter 204: One and a half minutes, two attacks

"Okay, let's take a look at the starting line-ups for both sides. First of all, for Liverpool, Rodgers arranged a three-five-two formation. I think Li Zihan must be quite familiar with this formation, and when he was at Juventus last season, Li Zihan was one of the 'two' in this 352 formation. And many teams in Serie A have also used the three-five-two formation to this day, let's see if Rodgers' three-five-two can achieve miraculous results today. ”

The goalkeeper is young Belgian goalkeeper Mignolet, who has been under pressure this summer, and the three central defenders are Kolo Toure, brother of Skrtel and Yaya Toure, who joined Liverpool as a free agent from Manchester City this summer. The last central defender is also the French black central defender Mamado Sako, who joined this summer, was once the vice-captain of the French giants Paris Saint-Germain, and transferred to Anfield for 19 million euros, which is also a big deal for Liverpool this summer. ”

'In midfield, the attacking full-backs on the left and right are Flanagan and Sissoko, and Lucas is at the back. In the middle of the midfield duo are Liverpool's handsome old guys, old captain Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson. Up front is the duo of two centre-forwards, Luis Suarez and teenager Sturridge. Strikers Philippe Philippe Coutinho and Stella were on the bench, with striker Moses on loan from Chelsea on the bench. ”

'Arsenal are playing in a four-three-three formation, which is more defensive and counter-attacking. The goalkeeper is Poland's No. 1 goalkeeper Szczesny, the midfield partnership of Mederssat and Koscielny in the middle of the back, and on the flanks is academy youngster Gibbs and French veteran Sagna. This is almost Arsenal's main backline this season, and the youngster Gibbs has been in excellent form this season, even better than the experienced Spaniard Monreal, and the Spanish wing-back's performances this season have reduced him to a substitute for the youngster. With such a backline, it seems that Arsenal is quite afraid of Liverpool's strong attacking line, and they dare not be careless. ”

'Mikel Arteta was at the back in midfield, the Welshman Aaron Ramsey in midfield and his surprise partner was Rosicky. On the front line, Mesut Ozil and Spaniard Cazorla appeared in the left and right winger positions, and it was Li Zihan who played as the main forward center. It's also a major offensive line, and Cazorla has been doing quite well so far this season."

However, given the Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund in midweek, Arsene Wenger is also holding back. Podolski, Walcott, Wilshere and others were on the bench. ”

The commentator was also prescient, reading out the lineups of both sides in advance and not waiting for kick-off.

The visiting Liverpool launched a strong attack on Arsenal from the kick-off, and their excellent performances this season have given them that confidence.

Suarez played the ball to Sturridge and immediately stepped forward, Sturridge knocked the ball to Henderson at the back and then followed Suarez himself.

Henderson took control of the ball, took a step forward, watched Cazorla come over to grab the ball and immediately passed it to Gerrard. Gerrard saw that Flanagan and Sissoko had already followed up with the two central forwards of Suarez and Sturridge in front, and felt that there were enough teammates in the front court to support him, and immediately made a through pass to Flanagan on the touchline.

Flanagan watched Suarez take the initiative to come to the touchline to respond, and also bypassed Rosicky to pass the ball to Suarez. Flanagan is a bocce ball and he knows that neither Suarez nor Sturridge are really good at heading.

After Suarez received the ball, he turned and shook off Ramsey. Then he broke through on the touchline and saw Arteta come over and handed the ball straight to Flanagant. At the end of the day, he stepped forward, but he didn't cut inside, but a little on the side.

"Suarez is really flexible, he does a good job of changing direction, Ramsey is not a defensive midfielder, there is no way to face such a 'cunning' guy, and he was almost shaken to the ground by Suarez."

Flanagan took the ball and slammed it back to Suarez, who got past Arteta and received the ball behind him. Then when he saw Koscielny coming to cover and defend himself, he suddenly got up and passed the ball out.

Sturridge in the middle unloaded the ball with his chest, and as soon as the ball was unloaded, he was brought close by the rising Merdessat. The German central defender directly wanted to use his body to squeeze out this thin black striker who looked quite thin, even better than the body of his teammate Li Zihan.

Sturridge half-turned, and with the interference of Merdessatt's body, he struck a strong shot.

In the end, the ball went straight over the crossbar without precision, and Szczesny, who had already judged it, didn't even jump to take action. Go straight to the side and ask the caddie outside the court for the ball.

Sturridge shook his head, he was still a little uncomfortable with the three-five-two formation. A gap was created in the middle, and both captain Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson were a beat slower up front. If there is a forward such as Coutinho, the ball can be handed over to Coutinho behind him first, and then run a position to shake off the defensive area of Merdesart.

When Coutinho gets the ball back, it's a good choice for him to find an open shot or go over to Suarez.

The experienced Steven Gerrard knew at a glance what was wrong, although as a Premier League team, he was not yet comfortable with the three-five-two formation. However, the captain of the Red Army, after the manager's explanation and some of his own experience, judged that there is no problem in controlling this non-Premier League team formation.

He beckoned Henderson over and whispered to him. When attacking, he decisively stepped forward to assist, helped Suarez and Sturridge, and handed over to himself and Lucas at the back. Then taking advantage of this opportunity, Gerrard also told Lucas behind him. If he and Henderson come forward to assist, he must pay attention to the opponent's counterattack at the back.

While Liverpool was still adjusting their formation, Arsenal's counterattack was already quietly unfolding. Szczesny placed the ball in the penalty area a little further from the goal, then glanced at the position of his team-mate on the pitch, and then ran directly and kicked the ball out of the corner with a big kick.

Szczesny's powerful kick-off was quite powerful, and the ball went straight past the vast majority of the midfield and into Liverpool's backfield.

Li Zihan immediately started to run, and Skrtel's bald head came forward to intercept Li Zihan. Li Zihan glanced up at the ball in the air, then turned his back to Skrtel and pressed the opponent behind him.

Facing the flying ball, Li Zihan stretched out his foot and cushioned the ball. Then he turned sharply, and when the ball passed Skrtel's bright bald head in the air, Li Zihan also turned around below and successfully came behind the opponent.

The bald head was startled and wanted to reach out to pull the opponent's jersey, but when he was halfway through his body, Li Zihan had already reacted.

Han Niang stretched out her foot again to pad the falling ball again, and used a little dexterity on her toes. Then the ball continued to fly into the box in the form of a half-high ball. After the last moment, Li Zihan immediately started and wanted to go to the front to catch the ball.

Kolo Toure tried to reach out and break the ball, but the ball was a bit high and eventually passed him and came behind him.

Chloe Toure thought to himself, since I can't keep the ball, it's the same with people. But as soon as he lowered his head, he saw Li Zihan rushing over fiercely. I wanted to stretch my foot to keep him, but the ball was a little on the line of the penalty area, and it was a penalty if I didn't pay attention.

He didn't dare to be careless, he didn't use foul tactics, but put his hands behind his back. Then he leaned towards Sacco on the side, and Sacco also had a tacit understanding to come over and lean against him, wanting to form a pinch 'closing the door' defense.

But they obviously underestimated Li Zihan's speed and his flexibility, and Li Zihan quickly inserted through the small gap between them before the two 'closed the door' and came behind them.

"Li Zihan!! Through the combined defense of Kolo Toure and Sako, the ball was divided, and the three central defenders of Liverpool were connected to see if there was any goal. ”

Li Zihan just passed through Kolo Toure and Sako, the ball landed, looking at Mignolet who had already attacked, he felt that it should be too late to shake the goalkeeper with the ball, Ozil on the side was too slow to keep up, and Ramsey was in the ribs of the big penalty area, but it was obviously too late, not to mention that he was followed by Sissoko.

In that tenths of a second, Li Zihan did not use it to think about life, but quickly analyzed the current situation.

After the last, Li Zihan felt as if his strong shot was the best and no choice.

Facing Mignolet's attack, Li Zihan shot hard with his legs.

Because of the consideration of time, Li Zihan did not straighten his legs, because it was more time-consuming, and what he lacked most now was time. Although it is a strong shot, its strength is not great.

Since Mignolet has attacked, of course, he has to prevent the opponent from shooting directly. So he kept paying attention to Li Zihan's movements, and just when he was about to fly over and hold the opponent's ball, he saw Li Zihan make a shot.

With a direct side pounce of the body's conditioned reflex, Li Zihan's ball just left his foot hit the body of Belgian goalkeeper Mignolet, and then rolled out of the bottom line.

Li Zihan shook his head helplessly, the most important thing for this counterattack is to play quickly, if he waits a little for the support of his teammates, the best opportunity will be lost. The disgusting degree of the 352 defense, Li Zihan knows best. By the time Mesut Ozil and Ramsey or Rosicky or Ramsey in midfield come up to pick up, the opposing players will be back in place. At that time, not only will the opponent's three central defenders be given the opportunity to adjust, but also the wingback and the midfielder will be given the opportunity to play back, and then the front court will have to face the opponent's eight-man defense, and if you count the goalkeepers, it will be nine.

So in order to seize the opportunity, Li Zihan could only quickly counterattack. But the three-five-two three central defenders are also quite disgusting, it is quite difficult for a center forward with average physical ability like himself, if this ball plays a double center Giroud to come up to respond, and even the side of the fast horse Podolski, Walcott and even Oxlade-Chamberlain are much better, at least relying on the speed of these three people can be in place before the opponent's midfield returns to defend and cooperate with themselves.

"It is worthy of the focus of this round, the battle of Tianwang Mountain in the league standings. It was a great game, it was only a minute and a half, but both sides launched an attack and had a shot on goal. Li Zihan's ability has been reflected again, but his individual ability is limited after all, and Arsenal is a typical example of an overall attack, although he performed well, but it was still a bit difficult to face three central defenders and a goalkeeper. ”