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"Liverpool is now a strong team." At this time, Liverpool's opponent in the eighth round, Chelsea's coach Mourinho also happened to accept an interview with the media, "They have a very substantial and complete lineup, as thick as ours. , much stronger than Arsenal. They are a strong team capable of confronting us. Now, we are about to go to Anfield Stadium. Naturally, I also hope that I can play a wonderful game against Liverpool there. Rivalry. Let's use one game to decide who is the stronger team, the loser is out of the title race and Manchester United will fight for second."

"You're talking about offense, right?" The reporter hesitated, wondering if he had heard something wrong.The word confrontation does not sound like what Mourinho should say, but it is indeed Mourinho's unique habit to scold several other teams in such a few words.

"That's right, counterattack, the most gorgeous way of playing. I bet Benitez would definitely like to play like this, but I don't know if he has the guts to counterattack against Chelsea. Although Liverpool are very strong, they are not like Chelsea after all. Decisively strong. We can defend and attack as we want, but do they only dare to attack against weak teams, and only dare to defend against strong teams like us? I don’t know, but I believe that Liverpool is not like this This timid team, they are the European champions, they are the most powerful team in England, they dare to play a wonderful comeback against Milan, why don't they dare to attack us? We can also play very well exciting competition."

This made the media immediately overjoyed.Last season, Chelsea rose, Liverpool won the Champions League, England's two strong teams, both showed great strength.Although Chelsea's league results are better, but last season, they did not win the whole season against Liverpool.There are even rumors that in this season, if Chelsea loses to Liverpool again in this game, Mourinho will be fired by Abramovich on the spot.

Under such pressure, almost all the media thought that Mourinho was going to play an extremely harsh defensive battle and scored a goal by retreating and counterattacking, but who knew, they were all wrong, what Mourinho did The decision he made turned out to be an all-out attack. [

Immediately, the reporters also interviewed Benitez, "Will you accept Mourinho's challenge and have a vigorous attacking battle with him?"

For this question, the answer given by Benitez is also very simple and clear, "Of course not. I bet what they said about the counter attack is also fake, this game will definitely be a boring battle .”

For this answer, the media is not very happy.And their next question immediately followed, "So, may I ask, have you ever thought about playing offensive football?"

"Of course I thought about it, but I have to distinguish when. The game against Chelsea is not a time to play offensive football."

In this case, the media immediately grasped the talk, and soon, the outside media released the talk.

"Liverpool are afraid to attack Chelsea because they are afraid of Chelsea's strength. It is amazing to say such a thing from the mouth of a European champion coach, especially when he has a European Footballer of the Year and a prospective European Footballer of the Year It’s even more strange to say such things. Could it be that in Coach Benitez’s opinion, Zhao Yaning’s level is not as good as Lampard’s?”

Such words became popular all of a sudden, but in the Liverpool locker room, Benitez was still arranging his tactics rigorously, "The formation is still 451, and there are guaranteed to be more than five players in the backcourt at any time. Joey and Luis lag behind a little, Before attacking, try to defend..."

"Why can't we attack them?" In the locker room, Zhao Yaning couldn't help but ask the question, "If it comes to strength, shouldn't we lose to them? Then, why don't we attack?"

From the bottom of my heart, Zhao Yaning still advocates attacking football after all.When he can attack, he doesn't want to defend, which is also his pursuit.The current Liverpool has three fronts with a complete staff and outstanding strength. Although I dare not say that they have overwhelmed Chelsea, what are they afraid of in a full-scale confrontation?

In his heart, he didn't think that Liverpool was worse than Chelsea.Didn't lose to Chelsea last season, and this season, Liverpool's reinforcement work is very good. Zhao Yaning believes that the current Liverpool team doesn't have to be afraid of Chelsea at all. Since Mourinho wants to attack, then Go out and show them a look.This is Anfield Stadium, who did the Liverpool team fear when they were here?If you want to attack, then just attack.Moreover, if it is really like what the outside world said, Mourinho will dismiss get out of class after losing, that would be great. Zhao Yaning has hated his chirping for a long time, and if he leaves, maybe Chelsea will change back. If you lose the underdog, that's a great joy.

"Last season, we didn't lose to them. It's not us who are afraid. Since they dare to provoke, why can't we fight back? Since they want to fight back, we can fight against them, yes Winning the attack also gives them something to say."

Zhao Yaning expressed his own attitude, but Benitez shook his head again and again, “I don’t think they will really attack us. On the contrary, I think this may be a trap. They just want to lure us to press up , and then hit a counter-attack goal. If we really believe his words, if we focus on offense, we are likely to be beaten badly. We should defend well. After all, they have an extra Essien, and the tactical change should be the same Big, let's see how they play before it's too late to change."

Benitez's idea is very simple: he doesn't believe that Mourinho will really talk about fighting against him for the viewing of the game, or to show that he is a strong team.When he estimates a person's tactical arrangement, he analyzes it from the person's tactical habits.Those provocations, aggression, and showing weakness meant little to him.Mourinho's habits, Chelsea's personnel composition, and the need for points between the two sides before the game are the main basis for his judgment.

According to his judgment, Mourinho's so-called counterattack is a cover, he still has to defend, and then score by counterattack.Therefore, the decision made by Benitez is still to go through the same defense and fight to score-this is Anfield after all, if you stick to it, at least you can fight for a draw.The main competitor in the league is Chelsea. Although a draw is not the best for Liverpool, as long as the score is not drawn by the competitors and the six-point difference between the two games is still maintained, it is acceptable. .

But such an approach may be a bit unacceptable for the players.Last year, Liverpool players were nothing.They have no honor, no money, and the star of the team has left them. The spirit of the entire team is at its lowest point. When facing a strong enemy, they can naturally accept the tactical arrangement of defending and counterattacking, but this season, they The strength of Xiliang has obviously risen to a higher level, and they can only defend and counterattack during the game, which makes them feel unacceptable for Xiliang Iron Cavalry.

Zhao Yaning still felt unwilling and wanted to say something, but Garcia pulled his clothes and made him shut up.

But in his heart, he was still not reconciled.The team didn't concede the ball, and the attack was very sharp, and the opponent was another defeated player of theirs. Why did they have to be so cautious?

It wasn't until Benitez finished explaining the tactics and left the room that Garcia spoke, "It's not the first day you know our coach. When did he become a person who can easily compromise? Tell him These are meaningless."

"Then what do you want?" Zhao Yaning asked back. [

"Our game is better on offense." Garcia said, "He arranges his defense, and we play our offense. It's not that we haven't practiced offensive tactics, and we have his teachings every time. ? During the game, as long as we press up and attack."

This sentence opened the door, and immediately, the locker room was full of voices arguing.

"The coach is too conservative, how can they be so strong? Didn't we play well when we met them last year? At that time, our personnel were not as good as they are now. They are just one more Essien Joy, you can deal with them. Sim?"

Zhao Yaning nodded, of course he has enough confidence in this.He has played against the big buffalo more than once, and he has long been familiar with Essien's various playing styles.Dealing with him is not a problem for Zhao Yaning.

"Then let's show them the fight! Will we still be afraid of them? If they fight with us, we want them to look good. It would be better if they dare to defend to the death. We not only need to beat them by playing football, but also, You have to laugh at their bragging coach!" Carragher said, "If we stick to it, even if we win the game, any of their coaches will definitely have to talk a lot of big words. We don't Can give them this kind of opportunity! It is not difficult to beat them, but what we want is to suppress them in an upright manner!"

Amidst the roar of laughter, Zhao Yaning also felt a little uneasy.

"Antagonizing the coach, isn't it?"

"Is what the coach said right? He is too conservative. This is a critical moment for us to win the game. How can we be soft?"

In this case, Zhao Yaning also felt that he recognized it, but he always felt that what the coach said should still make sense.Although offensive football is indeed very good, but when facing a strong enemy, there is really no harm in playing it safe.And Chelsea is indeed very strong, and the teammates are very happy now, but Zhao Yaning still remembers how they overwhelmed Liverpool when they met for the first time last year, and how they relied on their excellent tactics in the League Cup final Arrangement, almost beat Liverpool's.

Moreover, in the bottom of his heart, he still felt that he should not be disobedient: as a player, he has never disobeyed orders.

But now, none of his teammates see it that way.Although Zhao Yaning was a little uneasy in his heart, he also felt a little eager to try in his heart.Why not try it?Indeed, this may be the opponent's trap, but if we are strong enough, we can step through his trap.What Benitez said is not necessarily correct, he still wants to sell me in summer...

We have won against Chelsea more than once, and we have seen all their tricks. How strong can we be if we add Essien?Fight with us, then give it a try.Moreover, if it is really a trap, can't we take it back in time?It's not a difficult thing.Moreover, my teammates all want to attack, so what can I do?Just let it be.Moreover, even in addition to troubles, his own strength can save the situation, right?

We are a strong team, and a strong team cannot always rely on defense for a lifetime.Now that I want to win the Golden Globe Award, the judges of the Golden Globe Award will definitely not like it by relying on shrinking and fighting back.How can a team that shrinks and defends build a dynasty?Since we want to compete with a strong enemy, then we should use the most open and honest means to win.

For this game, it will be good, and it will be a good fight with Chelsea.Whoever loses wins, you have to finish the game before talking.