Chapter 878: Ambitious Ten Hag!
Liverpool's comeback in the second leg lifted Ajax and gave them hope of a comeback.
Ajax fans use a variety of ways to motivate their team.
It is said that the tickets that were not sold out a few days ago were sold out within half an hour.
At six o'clock in the afternoon of the 9th, there was a huge crowd outside the Kruyinf Arena, and fans from both sides began to gather.
When night falls, the stadium is almost packed!
The anthem of the two teams goes on and on!
It's a big festival for fans on both sides.
At seven o'clock, the Ajax bus was the first to appear in the field of vision of the fans, and the emotions of the Ajax fans began to rise, shouting at the bus: "Ajax! Win! ”
"Ajax! Win! ”
"Ajax! Win! ”
Soon after, the Manchester City bus appeared, and the overwhelmingly outnumbered Ajax fans burst into loud boos.
Someone even raised four fingers and began to taunt: "We have four Champions League trophies!" ”
Sergio Aguero gave the middle finger to the fans outside the window!
His actions angered Ajax fans, who chased the bus while insulting.
If it weren't for the stadium security to stop it, they would have "shredded" Aguero.
City did not give an interview to the media after getting off the bus, much to the disappointment of the reporters on the sidelines.
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City were warming up well and Raheem Sterling was no longer as nervous as he was in the first leg.
After the first leg, Manchester City have been able to adapt to the tense atmosphere of the Champions League semi-final.
Not to mention, they laid a solid foundation in the first round.
As long as they don't lose by a big margin tonight, they can make history by reaching the final.
It's a feeling of trepidation and excitement, and many of the Manchester City players want the game to start and end as soon as possible.
Li Chuanqi's state is just like Guardiola said - very good.
When shooting practice, the crosshairs are full of sight, which often makes Ederson look at the ball and sigh.
This filled the hearts of the Ajax fans in the stands with a lot of worry and made Manchester City fans feel relieved.
Liverpool's comeback put a lot of pressure on Manchester City fans.
Ten Hag looked at Li Chuanqi with an ugly face, called the tactical coach to his side, and once again discussed defensive tactics.
This scene was filmed by reporters on the sidelines.
After the warm-up, the players from both sides returned to the dressing room to make final preparations for the upcoming big game.
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The home team's dressing room, the atmosphere is lively.
Ten Hag spoke to the players in a magnetic voice: "Liverpool have told us that if you dream a dream, you can achieve it!"
Barcelona's strength is unquestionable, but Liverpool has achieved a comeback on their home turf!
If Liverpool can do it, can't we? ”
Captain De Ligt said in a deep voice: "Coach, don't worry, we will let the world know that what others can do, we can also do!" ”
Other players said, "We can do it!" ”
"Ajax will win!"
"Liverpool can do it, we can do it!"
Ten Hagen nodded in satisfaction.
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In the away team's dressing room, the fighting spirit is high.
Pep Guardiola said: "They want to replicate the Liverpool miracle, that's normal, and even without Liverpool, they'll fight hard, after all, it's the Champions League, after all, they still have hope!"
What we have to do is to wear down their fighting spirit little by little at our own pace.
Pass as fast as you can, don't stick to the ball, they're going to press high for sure, that's for sure.
All we have to do is move the ball to a safer place, keep it firmly under our feet, and then strike the fatal blow! ”
Everyone nodded, agreeing with what he said.
Guardiola looked at Li Chuanqi and said: "You try not to come back, stand in front, and attack at any time!" ”
Li Chuanqi nodded.
As long as they press in the front, they can press down the Ajax backline and make them dare not boldly participate in the attack.
Pep Guardiola has turned his attention to Sergio Aguero.
Aguero didn't wait for him to speak, and said: "I know what I have to do, I'll defend back!" ”
Pep Guardiola nodded.
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At 7:45, the starters of both sides, under the leadership of the referee, walked out of the players' tunnel and walked into the court.
The roar of the mountains and the tsunami of cheers rang out!
The Kruyinf Arena came to life at this moment.
The Dutch National Sports Channel's commentator shouted: "Fans and friends! I'm in the Kruyinf Arena!
Now the players from both sides have walked into the stadium, indicating that the big battle is about to start!
In the big battle between Liverpool and Barcelona that ended last night, Liverpool fought back and achieved a shocking reversal at Anfield Stadium, defeating Barcelona with a score of 4-0 and advancing to the final with an aggregate score of 4-3!
This match showed us that 0-3 in the first leg does not mean anything, and Ajax still have hope of qualifying!
Come on, Ajax!
Fans all over the world are rooting for you!
Fans all over the world want you to do miracles! ”
The Manchester City Stadium commentator exclaimed: "Now I'm going to give you an overview of the starting line-ups for both sides.
Ajax lined up in a four-two-three-one formation.
Goalkeepers: Onana; Defenders: Mazraoui, De Ligt, Blind, Tariafico; Two midfielders: Schöne, Frenkie de Jong; Three midfielders: Hakim Ziyech, Van de Beek, Tadic; Single striker: Dolberry!
Ajax made changes in three positions compared to the first leg, with Mazraoui at right-back and Feltman on the bench!
Tadic withdrew from the striker position to the left winger position, with Neres on the bench.
Dolberg starts the striker!
Looking at the starting line-up, Ten Hag didn't make many changes, and it seems that he is confident in his starting line-up.
Pep Guardiola lined up a four-three-three formation, goalkeeper: Ederson; Four defenders: Walker, Kompany, Laporte, Delph; Three midfielders: Gundogan, De Bruyne, David Silva; Three strikers: Lee, Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling!
It's exactly the same starting lineup for the first leg!
Pep Guardiola continued to use the experienced veteran captain Vincent Kompany at the back, who impressed us in the first leg......"
The reporters looked at the starting list in their hands and were extremely disappointed.
Nima, why doesn't Guardiola make trouble?
It's completely different from his previous style......
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On the pitch, Raheem Sterling swallowed nervously.
As the game approached, he started to get nervous again.
Li Chuanqi patted him on the shoulder and whispered in his ear, "Relax!" Again, you just take care of the pass, and I'll take care of the rest! ”
Sterling looked up at Li Chuanqi, as if he had found support, exhaled heavily, and nodded solemnly.