football killer

Chapter 383 Bloody Battle against Juventus ([-])
Lippi stood anxiously on the sidelines. Half an hour had passed since the game. Although Juventus gradually took the initiative in the game amidst the cheers of the home fans and brought Liverpool into their own game rhythm, they still couldn't break the deadlock.

Although it is said that Liverpool has nothing to do with Juventus, Liverpool is different from Juventus, and the situation of Lippi and Benitez is also different.After all, this is Juventus' home court, and it doesn't matter if Liverpool loses a goal. If they draw, they will earn money.But Juventus is different. At their home court, they can't afford to lose.

Lippi's brain is also running at high speed at this time, because Lippi knows that if he doesn't think of a way to take advantage of the home court to kill Liverpool, then the second round of the away game will be even more difficult.

Lippi's original situation at this time is very bad. If he just entered the knockout round in the UEFA Champions League this time and was eliminated by Liverpool again, I am afraid that the Italian media will say that he has made Juventus worse.

No way, Juventus is a traditional giant in Italy, whether it is in the league or the Champions League, they are all strong teams.At the same time, against the Premier League teams in the Champions League, the record is more wins and fewer losses.

If he is eliminated by Liverpool twice in a row, I dare not say anything else, at least Lippi can be sure, then his fate with Juventus may end here.Although Lippi has won many honors for Juventus over the years, Lippi knows better that today's football is cruel commercial football, and those honors cannot guarantee that he can sit safely as the head coach.

This is probably the helplessness of being the head coach of a giant. In fact, the head coaches of the giants of Italy and the Premier League are not bad. As long as they can win the championship, no matter how ugly the game process is or how many twists and turns they have to win the championship, as long as they can win the championship, they will be able to keep their positions.

It can be regarded as the helpless rich team of the rich coach, and I am afraid that there are only two teams in La Liga, Barcelona and Real Madrid.It can be said that these two teams are probably the teams that any head coach wants to coach, and they are also teams that are very afraid.

Why, the reason is very simple, that is to coach these two teams, not only need to win the game, the championship, but also to satisfy the fans and the board of directors, and the game must be played very exciting, which is the so-called artistic football.Otherwise, even if you win the championship trophy for the team, sorry, you have to leave me.

Apart from other things, at least Barcelona and Real Madrid can be regarded as bulls in this respect.Look at the two-goal team, even if the head coach wins the league championship for the team, but the road to the Champions League is not smooth, or if the national derby and the city derby are lost, I'm sorry, you, the head coach, may have to get out of class.

And this kind of thing didn't happen once or twice. It can be said that just by virtue of this, it can be seen that Barcelona and Real Madrid are really awesome.

Thinking of this, Lippi gritted his teeth, turned his head and looked at the players on the bench, after thinking twice, he shouted loudly: "Miccoli, warm me up!"

At this moment Lippi has made up his mind and wants to give it a go.And Miccoli was stunned when he heard Lippi's words, not knowing what Lippi meant.But Miccoli didn't think too much about it. Since the head coach asked for it, he had no choice but to do it.Miccoli immediately took off his coat and began to warm up along the court.

In the 36th minute of the game, taking the opportunity of a sideline kick, Lippi waved his hand, and amidst the exclamation of everyone in the audience, he replaced Appiah with Miccoli.

No one could have imagined that Lippi would make an early substitution in less than half an hour of the game, and even replace a midfielder with a striker. Could it be that Lippi was planning to play 4-3-3?

When everyone was wondering, Miccoli told everyone the answer.Miccoli, who was replaced on the field, was still a little puzzled at this time. He didn't know why the head coach would replace him at this time. After all, the game had only started for half an hour, so it was indeed a bit early to replace him so early.

At that time Lippi asked himself to warm up, and Miccoli thought that Lippi was just warming up himself, ready to play at any time, but he did not expect that Lippi really warmed himself up, and then played immediately.

Although Miccoli's brain was still a little unresponsive, Miccoli still remembered Lippi's explanation, and went directly to Zambrotta's side and said: "Gianluca, the coach asked you to take the position of Appiah and let Lilian become a central defender."

"Yes~ I see." Hearing that Miccoli said that it was Lippi's arrangement, Zambrotta nodded, and immediately conveyed Lippi's meaning to Thuram on the side, while he himself took the place of Apia.

As for Miccoli, he came to Trezeguet and Piero and whispered a few words. Trezeguet and Piero nodded and continued to stand at the front of the team, while Miccoli was lying in ambush behind them, and he knew at a glance that he was the shadow striker.

"God, what's going on here? Why did Coach Lippi change suddenly? Could it be that our warrior was injured without us knowing?" Seeing that Lippi replaced Miccoli with Apia, the commentator also said with a puzzled expression.

"Damn, why is there a lunatic here." Juventus' substitutions and team changes were naturally noticed by Lao Bei. Seeing Lippi's reaction, Lao Bei shook his head helplessly and cursed Lippi for being a lunatic.

Lao Bei was puzzled, how could Lippi be the world's top head coach, and logically speaking, he would not replace such a low-level mistake.You must know that the game has just started now, and one of the substitutions in your hand will be used up. This may have a great impact on Juventus' formation at the last moment of the second half.

Although he secretly called Lippi a lunatic, Lao Bei also had to admit that Lippi is worthy of being the world's top coach. With such a change of players, Juventus' defensive strength not only did not weaken, but also greatly strengthened its offensive ability.

Regardless of the fact that Juventus has three backs at this time, it is not as good as the four backs just now, but don't forget that just now Juventus was a double center back and a bilateral back, but now it has become a three center back.

Both Lerothalie and Montero are excellent central defenders, and Thuram is also an all-round defensive fighter. Whether he is in the position of full-back or central defender, he is absolutely top-notch.

At this time, Thuram has become a central defender, which also means that in the next game, Thuram does not need to be on offense, but only needs to defend with all his strength.You must know that even if Thuram is in the position of central defender, he is also the top in the world. Therefore, Juventus' defensive strength can be said to not only not weaken, but to strengthen.

Zambrotta takes the position of Appiah, and Tacchinardi forms Juventus' double defensive midfielder. Both of them belong to the kind of players who can defend and participate in offense.Coupled with Miccoli, a shadow forward, winger, and striker who can play, the old Bay immediately knew Lippi's plan, which was to attack with all his strength.

"Damn it, it's really an old fox." Thinking of this, Lao Bei looked at the expressionless Lippi who was not far away from him, and said to himself.

After a brief consideration, Lao Bei still felt that it was too early to change players and change formations. Thinking of this, Lao Bei gave up the plan of changing players and changing formations, and could only helplessly yell at the players on the field, asking them to pay attention to defense.

Not to mention, Lippi's change of team immediately had an obvious effect.Juventus, who had already controlled the rhythm of the game, immediately stepped up their attack with this substitution and began to attack Liverpool's goal.

In the 38th minute, Nedved received a pass from Camoranesi and handed the ball to Miccoli on the side.Miccoli did not choose to do it alone, but passed the ball straight into the penalty area. Under Carragher's defense, Del Piero received a pass from Miccoli and pulled out a gap, and shot directly, but in the end he was rotten by Dudek, who was very concentrated.

In the 40th minute, Trezeguet received an overhead pass from Camoranesi. While competing with Hyypia, he forced a shot. This time Dudek did not save the Frenchman's shot, but because of Hyypia's interference, Trezeguet's shot finally missed and flew out of the baseline.

In the 41st minute, Juventus, who had intercepted the ball in the midfield, made a comeback. This time it was Miccoli who had just been replaced. Relying on his small stature, agility, and speed, he passed Harman's defense and shot directly into the penalty area. Unfortunately, Hyypia arrived in time to destroy it.

In the 45th minute, Liverpool attacked, and as Owen's goal was confiscated by Buffon, Buffon threw the ball directly to Thuram and started a quick counterattack.Thuram passed the ball to Zambrotta, Zambrotta and Tacchinardi made a two-for-one, bypassing Smicer's directness, and distributed the ball to Camoranesi, Camoranesi made a direct cross, but unfortunately Nedved's header finally hit the crossbar of the goal and popped out of the baseline.

"Oh~ what a pity, it was just a little bit close, and we were able to score a goal. It seems that the goddess of luck is really not on Juventus' side. Otherwise, Juventus might have scored a goal long ago, and even lead the opponent by 2 goals or 3 goals."

Seeing that the best chance was blocked by his own goal crossbar, the commentator said regretfully.Not only the commentator, even Nedved saw his header was blocked by the crossbar. The experienced and calm Nedved couldn't help but hugged his head with his hands, looking very regretful.

And the chairman of Juventus, after seeing the crossbar blocking his team's goal, also made up his mind that after the game, he must remove the crossbar.Because the chairman of Juventus is already guessing that the beam may have completely rebelled.

Juventus's attack like a crazy rainstorm increased the pressure on Liverpool's defense sharply, and it was possible to be broken by Juventus at any time.Seeing this situation, Lao Bei also walked up and down anxiously on the sidelines, wanting to change players or change formations a few times, but after thinking about it, he gritted his teeth and gave up.

But even so, every attack by Juventus will make Lao Bei involuntarily nervous.But fortunately, there is not much time left in the first half, and I can enter the intermission soon, and then I will have enough time to start adjusting.

In the 47th minute, as Gerrard once again resolved the Juventus attack, with the whistle of the referee, the first half of the game ended.At this time, Lao Bei could finally relax, heaved a long sigh of relief, looked at Lippi on the side, snorted, and took the lead to walk towards the player tunnel, so Lao Bei needed to hurry up and assign tasks for the second half to the players.

"Okay, gentlemen, I know everyone worked hard in the first half, but there is no way, we have to make changes, so that Juventus can know that Liverpool can't be bullied casually." Seeing the players entering the locker room one after another, Lao Bei closed the door, looked at the players who were panting heavily, and said aloud.

"Juventus' offensive in the first half was very fierce, but simply, we managed to hold on. But this is not going to work. If you defend for a long time, you will lose. We can't continue like this. We have to change in the second half."

"Boss, just say what you think. Damn, the Juventus people are too arrogant. It's time for us to teach them a lesson." Hearing what Old Bei said, the captain Hypia said suddenly.

Hypia's words probably represent everyone's heartfelt thoughts. After all, Juventus suppressed and beat them in the first half.Not to mention a group of Liverpool stars, the stars naturally have their own arrogance.

"Since Juventus continue to attack, let's play with them and see who has the sharpest attack. Emily, in the second half, you play in the middle and push to the front. Michael and Harry, you two pull me to the side. As wingers, when the two of you can cut in to shoot, then cut in and shoot. If there is no chance, go to the bottom pass, pass the ball to Emily, and let Emily complete the shot. Remember, rely on your speed and technology, and give me as much breakthrough as possible."

Lao Bei is not a nonsense person either. Hearing Hypia's words, he immediately said the solution he had thought of a long time ago.Heskey, Kewell and Owen, after hearing the old Bei's arrangement, also nodded to express their understanding.

"In the middle, Smicer, you pull into the middle to form a double midfielder, and Dietmar and Steven, the two of you continue to form a double midfielder. If it is not necessary, try not to attack forward and pay attention to defense. After all, Juventus' offense is also very sharp."

After explaining the midfielder, Bayton Sr. immediately focused on the defense.Looking at the defensive players, Old Bei thought for a while and said, "Jamie, Sammy, you two, pay attention to Miccoli's breakthrough, as well as Piero's area and Trezeguet's header."

Carragher and Hypia nodded to express their understanding. Although Lao Bei didn't explain it clearly, Carragher and Hypia were not fools, so they naturally knew what Lao Bei was referring to.

Miccoli's breakthrough is easy to understand, that is, try not to let Miccoli break through as much as possible. After all, once Miccoli breaks through, it also means that Liverpool's goal is also in danger.

As for Piero's area, of course it is to remind the two of them not to let Piero enter the place he is most familiar with and good at.It's a joke, Piero's area can be recognized by outsiders, which naturally means that Piero's threat in this area has increased exponentially.If Piero was left alone and let Piero enter the area he was most familiar with, it would be tantamount to suicide.

As for Trezeguet, his speed is not very fast, as long as there are no accidents, or Juventus launches a very threatening fast counterattack, there is generally no threat.However, Trezeguet has a strong body and excellent header ability, so it is natural to pay attention to Trezeguet's header.

"Mario and John, both of you should pay attention to cutting assists in the second half, but if possible, I hope you don't go past the midfield. After all, Juventus is currently a three-forward. If you go up to attack, Jamie and Sammy will be under great pressure." Riise and Yepes nodded, expressing their understanding.If both full-backs go up, then if Juventus plays a defensive counterattack, relying on Juventus' three-forward formation at this time, I am afraid it will form a three-on-two situation. For Liverpool, this result may be fatal.

"This is home after all, and judging from the first half, Juventus needs to score goals, needs to attack, and wants to kill us. Since this is the case, we will focus on counterattacks in the second half, but everyone needs to pay attention to the quality and speed of the counterattack." I explained it again. Seeing that the explanation has been explained, Lao Bei has nothing to remind the players.

Seeing that there was nothing big about Lao Bei, George looked depressed and looked at Lao Bei with resentful eyes, hoping that Lao Bei could notice him, understand his mood, and let him play.

Old Bei saw George's eyes and knew what George was thinking about this matter, but at this time Old Bei obviously had no intention of changing people, so he turned a blind eye to George's eyes.

"Buffon, you need to pay attention in the second half. If you can, try not to open your feet. Choose short passes and hand throws. Don't give Liverpool any chance to attack, and at the same time cherish every counterattack opportunity."

"En!" Buffon just nodded and sat quietly in his seat, keeping silent.As Buffon, who has already started competing at the age of 16, has a lot of experience. Buffon naturally knows what choice to make under what circumstances is a good thing.

"The three of you don't need to attack in the second half. You just need to pay attention to defense and don't give Liverpool any chance. After all, Liverpool's fast offense is very sharp, and defensive counterattack is also Liverpool's best tactic." Lippi explained to Thuram, Lero Tallie and Montero.

"If it really doesn't work, then foul it." After thinking about the speed and sharp breakthrough of Irving and Kewell, Lippi immediately added.

"Tacchinardi and Zambrotta, when you pay attention to defense in the second half, you also need to participate in the offense, but your main task is to defend. You have to divide the severity, you know." Although Tacchinardi and Zambrotta are big stars, they are still very obedient to Lippi, the gold medal coach, and nodded to express their understanding.

"Sierra, Pavel, I hope to see more of your wonderful breakthroughs in the second half. While passing the ball, don't forget that you can also attack if you have the opportunity. If you can't open the situation in the penalty area, you can try long shots."

Regarding Lippi's orders, neither Nedved nor Camoranesi said anything. Camoranesi has a relatively introverted personality and doesn't like to talk very much.As for Nedved, he only nodded slightly.If it weren't for Lippi's eyes fixed on Nedved, I'm afraid there would be no way to see that Nedved nodded.

Lippi is not very unfamiliar with the reaction of the two. Although neither of them said anything, Lippi knew very well that both of them would do what they asked in the second half.So Lippi didn't say anything, just turned his head to Piero.

"You are the forwards of the team. What you need to do is to attack continuously and score goals. Miccoli, you are in charge of breaking through and passing the ball. If you have the opportunity to attack by yourself, pass the ball if you have no chance. Del Piero and Trezeguet are old partners, and you cooperate very well. I believe you also know what I am going to say. I won't talk nonsense. It is offense. As for how to attack, you two can decide by yourself.

At this time, Juventus has shown the benefits of having more stars and being older.Since he is a star, he naturally has absolute talent and knows what to do under what circumstances. Being old also means that the player has a lot of game experience, so Lippi doesn't need to say everything too clearly. The Juventus players also know what to do.

"This is our home court. I believe Liverpool's main goal is to draw with us and try to score an away goal as much as possible. But we can't just expect a draw and be satisfied. This is our home court for Juventus, and there are more than 7 fans watching us outside. We must win this game. In the second half, you put a lot of pressure on me. Don't worry about Liverpool's counterattack. You have to believe in your teammates. Believe that Buffon, Montero, Thuram and Lerottlie can withstand Liverpool's counterattack. Since you are worried For Liverpool's counterattack, it's better to put all your mind on offense and score as many goals as possible."

Under the continuous stimulation and encouragement of their respective head coaches, the players of both sides exuded high fighting spirit and returned to the court again, ready to start the second half of the game.

At this time, Lao Bei and Lippi were also standing nervously on the sidelines, their eyes fixed on the inside of the court.Because both of them know that the second half is the time for a decisive battle. Whoever can win this game depends on who can withstand the pressure brought by the opponent's attack.

(End of this chapter)