football killer

Chapter 76 Let It Go

"Okay, boys, look at all of you looking downcast, what are you doing? You did a good job in the first half, better than I imagined, it's just that our luck was a little bit worse."

Originally, Houllier wanted to blame a few players, but seeing the dejected looks of the players, he couldn't bear to hit his own players anymore, so he could only speak softly.

After hearing Houllier's words, the players looked up at Houllier one by one, wanting to hear what Houllier was going to say.

"Hehe, don't look at me like that. After all, I'm not those charming models and singers. I'm just a bad old man."

Houllier's joking words made everyone laugh.

"Okay, I won't talk nonsense anymore. Next, let me talk about how we should play in the second half. According to the current situation, it is very difficult to kill Manchester United. We must strengthen our offensive strength. In the second half, you will go to Maxlett and you will go to George."

"Well, I'll play?" Hearing Houllier's words, George couldn't help being stunned. What is this, unless a player is injured, otherwise, it is rare to see the head coach change players at the beginning of the second half.

"It's like this. I believe everyone is very clear about Manchester United's defense. It's not as simple as we seem. The two forwards really can't pose any threat to Manchester United's goal, so we must strengthen the striker strength, understand?"

Seeing the confusion of the players, Houllier explained carefully. The last sentence was obviously addressed to Maxlett. After all, before the second half started, he was replaced by Maxlett. This was a serious blow to Maxlett.

"Don't worry, coach, I know what you mean, and I have no objection." Maxlett is also a veteran player. Although he felt a little bit dissatisfied with the head coach replacing him so quickly, the professional ethics of the players made Maxlett only able to suppress his dissatisfaction in his heart.

"Gerrard, you and Harman form a double midfielder, and you also need to participate in the offense. Maxlett's departure means that our midfield strength has been greatly weakened. At that time, the two of you must be more decisive. Don't hesitate to foul. Murphy, you don't stay on the wing. You go to the midfield and act as a midfielder. Is there a problem?"

"No problem, coach!" Listening to Houllier's words, the three quickly answered loudly.

Seeing that the three of them had no opinion at all, Houllier nodded, looked at George, Owen, and Litmanen, thought for a while and said.

"Irving and Litmanen retreated to the wing and acted as wingers. George, your body is the best among the three, so you can act as a center forward."

Houllier also had no choice. After all, Owen and Litmanen’s bodies were too thin compared to the Manchester United defenders, and they couldn’t resist the opponent’s defenders at all. George was very strong, and he was the tallest of the three. He was 180cm tall, and he was enough to play as a center forward.

The reason why Irving and Litmanen are placed as wingers is that I hope that Irving's speed and Litmanen's experience can be used to create more scoring opportunities for other players.

"Understood, coach." The three of George replied.Both Irving and Litmanen are honest people, and they will do whatever the head coach arranges, and they will not object at all.As for George, he has no reason to object at all. In such an important game as against Manchester United, George is very happy to be able to play, not to mention playing as a center forward. Even if Houllier lets George play goalkeeper now, I am afraid that George will also be very happy.

Looking at the unhappy face of Maxlett, Houllier couldn't help it. After all, Manchester United is not a weak team. On the contrary, it is still the overlord of the Premier League. Its strength should not be underestimated.

It may be difficult to pose a threat to Manchester United's goal without playing three forwards. If it is another team, I am afraid that Maxlett will not be replaced, but this time it is against Manchester United. Houllier dare not use George to replace a defender.That's why Houllier replaced Maxlett, not a defender.

Since the intermission time is very precious to Houllier at present, Houllier has no time to talk with Maxlett at this time, and is busy explaining to the players how to play in the second half of the game.

"Dear audience friends, in the 19th round of the Premier League, the second half of the match between Liverpool and Manchester United is about to begin. Manchester United is currently leading Liverpool 2-1, but I believe that Liverpool will definitely counterattack in the second half, because at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool is always invincible. Oh~ I saw our little prince George of Liverpool. Max Sletter was not present. It seems that the head coach replaced Max Slett with George and played a three-forward formation. It seems that Liverpool's counterattack is about to start."

The short half-time break passed quickly and the two teams were once again on the field, while George's presence kept the Liverpool fans excited and happy.After all, George has been playing the role of Liverpool's savior since he joined the first team. This time, after falling behind Manchester United, Liverpool fans are also looking forward to George's performance, hoping that George's appearance can save the team again.

"4-3-3. It seems that the Frenchman can't help it. He is ready to give it a go. Hehe~ Since this is the case, let's see who wins."

Ferguson on the sidelines naturally also heard what the commentator said, and after looking at Liverpool's formation, he knew that Liverpool was about to start strengthening their offense.Thinking of this, Ferguson couldn't help sneering. For his team, Ferguson is very confident that he can withstand Liverpool's crazy attack. At the same time, he can take advantage of Liverpool's strengthening attack and weakening defense to expand the score again.

As soon as the game started, Liverpool started a frenzied attack, with three forwards and three midfielders, plus Carragher and Riise's help from time to time, which immediately made Manchester United scrambled.

Fortunately, Manchester United is a wealthy team after all, with rich experience in the game. Although it is very embarrassing to defend against Liverpool's crazy attack, it is still very successful so far. At least it did not allow Liverpool to have a threatening shot.

Relying on his personal speed and technique, Owen passed Neville and made a pass from the bottom, and the ball flew straight to George's head.

Facing Owen's pass, George used his body to resist Sylvester behind him, and jumped high with a ball head to attack the goal.

But this time the buttery player Barthez started to show his power. It seemed that he was ashamed and brave. Facing George's header from close range, Barthez almost subconsciously stretched out his hand to block it.

"Damn, this dead bald guy really has some strength." Seeing that his must-goal goal was subconsciously outstretched by Barthez, George also felt very sorry. After all, this game is very important. If he can score a goal as soon as he plays, what a wonderful thing it would be!It's a pity that this good wish was destroyed by Barthez. Thinking of this, George looked at Barthez, spit involuntarily, and began to fight for the header.

(End of this chapter)