Grass roots glory

Chapter 958 Red Card Vs Red Card

From the scene, it is absolutely impossible to see that there is a two-goal gap between Liverpool and Manchester United, and it is not surprising that Manchester United should even fall behind.

But the final result turned out to be like this dramatically.

However, not every Liverpool fan feels lost, and veteran fans still have a little fantasy.

Two goals behind in the first half...not a big deal, Liverpool have had more difficult situations than this, three goals behind in the first half.But that most classic reversal was created by Liverpool.

In the UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul, the situation was much more passive than this one. In the first half, they were almost rubbed against the ground by AC Milan.

Back then, no one expected that in the second half Liverpool would be so oppressed to the extreme...

Many older Liverpool fans stood up from their seats and bought some food inside the stadium, with more intense expressions on their faces than those fans in their 20s expected.

In the dressing room of the visiting team Liverpool, Rodgers banged on the tactical board, waved his hands vigorously, and encouraged every player with rich body language: "Gentlemen, this result has nothing to do with you. They may strengthen the midfield in the second half. But our tactics should not change, every space can be used, everyone did a good job in the first half, just keep going like this, everyone should try their best to get close to the penalty area, once there is a chance to shoot decisively, the goal is far away from us It won't be far...Although I haven't experienced Liverpool's most glorious era, I know that the craziest reversal belongs to us. Red Liverpool, is that so, Steven, what do you think?"

Gerald shrugged, but he didn't realize what Rogers was referring to.

"Three goals behind at halftime and we can reverse it. Is it okay to have the madness of Istanbul again? Gentlemen, for the championship! Liverpool can't always be Manchester's foil!"

All the players immediately came up with two points of energy. They were all focused on the field just now. When Rodgers mentioned it, everyone realized that if this game allows Manchester United to successfully score three points at Old Trafford, it is estimated that it will not be too late. Say goodbye to champions.

Will this work?
I thought that Manchester City was the opponent, but it was hard to suppress this season, and now Manchester United also intends to grab it.

Don't say anything, you must smash the scene today!
……

On the other side, Van Gaal was going to let Carrick on, and at the same time put on Van Persie and remove Ashley Young.

The number of midfielders cannot be small, but the counterattack can be simpler and more direct. Rooney and Van Persie are enough.

In the midfield locker room, Van Gaal only emphasized one point: as long as the opponent's midfielder does not threaten the defense with every attack, the work of the three midfielders is considered qualified.

As for fighting back.Van Gaal looked at Zhou Tiancheng alone and said: "Zhou, try your best. It is best to play a counterattack like the one in the first half, but you must take the ball and push it forward, and don't directly play a long pass."

Zhou Tiancheng's expression was two points bright, he could understand Van Gaal's intentions - even if he could pass the long pass accurately, there was no guarantee that Rooney and Van Persie would be able to unload the ball comfortably and control the possession of the ball, which is for Manchester United , It is indeed the simplest but necessary thing to win the game.

But when he looked around, his teammates all blinked at him frequently, probably thinking the same as him—this time he tasted the sweetness, the thighs are so comfortable...

Van Gaal made a highly targeted adjustment, and the situation on the field immediately became different at the beginning of the second half.

Liverpool continued to press aggressively after the midfield possession of the ball. Herrera continued to press Gerrard. Every time the opponent moved, he squeezed the center of gravity with his body, and Gerrard was slightly squeezed. , Herrera immediately followed the shovel action and came up.

Carragher shook his head slightly: "Gerrard worked too hard today, being violated again and again by Ander Herrera."

But now there is an extra Carrick beside Herrera.Although this veteran didn't get many opportunities this season, and it's difficult to return to his peak state, the foundation is still there.In the Ferguson era, he often existed as a forward midfielder, with a long-range shooting ability, and his natural skills are not bad.

With him around, Henderson would naturally not be able to advance so easily.Even the ball is difficult to touch.

Carrick can pass the ball to Zhou Tiancheng with one kick, and Henderson can only focus more on the defensive end.This is specifically explained by Rogers, but he alone is not enough, and Coutinho's ability in this area is almost negligible.Gerrard didn't have much experience and awareness, but by the time he turned around, it was already a step too late.

However, Zhou Tiancheng is not in a hurry to launch a counterattack. Liverpool's defense line is overall high-pressure and their positions are very neat. A long pass can only make Di Maria fall into the opponent's offside trap, and Rooney and Van Persie can't get it in this situation. good.

But even so, Zhou Tiancheng was not in a hurry when facing the opponent's crazy siege, he lightly passed the ball pad to Carrick, pushed all the way forward, then raised his hand to ask for the ball, and received Carrick's pass , Zhou Tiancheng was immediately entangled by Henderson again. Before he got the ball, he had already glanced out of the corner of his eye and had a leg stretched out behind him.

Zhou Tiancheng also stretched out a leg. When catching the ball, he turned around and deliberately put it on Henderson's stretched out leg.

Fell to the ground, Henderson probably realized that something was wrong, and quickly looked at the referee. Before Michael Oliver came over, he ran over and shook his hands vigorously.Indicated to himself that this was unintentional at all.

Yet Michael Oliver didn't listen to the explanation at all.If this is all useful, there will be no red card for Fellaini. Such a referee only believes what he sees.

He decisively took out the second yellow card at Henderson, ignored the explanation, and pointed his hand directly to the outside of the field. It was useless for Gerrard to come up and explain.

At this moment, the Old Trafford stadium burst into cheers like a tide. The two goals can be regarded as diluting the home fans' grievances about Fellaini's red card just now, but until now, everyone feels that they are really relieved.

Watching Henderson leave the field covering his face in despair, the home team stand on one side even booed "Goodbye".

Carragher let out a sigh of relief leaning on his commentary seat, and then said: "Henderson also received a second yellow card. Because of his inexperience, Liverpool's real trouble is coming. Now the numbers on both sides have changed. become equal, the greatest advantage is gone.”

Yang Cheng suddenly asked from the side: "Jamie, do you believe in the miracle of Istanbul?"

This question made Carragher stunned.Isn't that true?The whole world knows, besides, he would like Liverpool to reverse?

Before he could recover, Yang Cheng then said slowly: "This is Old Trafford."

Carragher suddenly felt a suffocation straight to the heart - damn, he was tricked!

(End of this chapter)