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Chapter 599 Adjustment
There was no subtle coordination, no ingenious passing, no consecutive passes, and even the full backs of the two teams were cautious for only half of the time, and the two sides began a fierce fight in the midfield.

In this case, set-pieces and long-range shots became the regular attacking methods.

In the 32nd minute, Suarez staggered away from Motta on the right rib, facing Smalling who was supplementing the defense, sent a pick pass, Sturridge in the penalty area took the ball back, Shinji Kagawa feinted...

"Steve Gerrard...a long shot...De Gea makes a crucial save!"

Sun Wu waved to his teammates to signal that it was his mistake. He did not expect that Gerrard, who had been shrunk in front, would suddenly advance forward. In Klopp's tactical system, Gerrard was actually at the back.

In the 40th minute, Sun Wu managed to send a high-quality oblique pass through the "God's perspective" to find Thomas Muller, who was inward, but the Liverpool defender Agger, who pushed out, knocked Erwa over without hesitation.

Griezmann took a free-kick and Phil Jones headed past Kolo Touré, this time over Joe Hart, only to be ruthlessly denied by the post.

"As long as there is another five centimeters, it may be scored." Zhan Jun said regretfully: "This game is very similar to the last round of Manchester United vs. Chelsea. Both sides will focus on the midfield fight, and the midfielders will always maintain numbers. Advantage."

"Actually, Klopp seldom uses this tactic, but Pochettino used it frequently in Southampton last season." Zhang Lu commented: "They are all new, so they are very cautious."

Sun Wu is mentally prepared for this situation. Klopp is neither Wenger nor Guardiola. On the contrary, he is very good at dealing with these two famous coaches. He has intensive defense in the backcourt and fights in the midfield to steal the ball. Immediately after the counterattack, although this Liverpool team does not have Mane and Salah, Shinji Kagawa and Sturridge are not weak.

In the end, the first half ended 0-0. BBC commentator Mortensen commented, "The most critical role is still Best. Pu arranged three defensive midfielders, but his retreat directly led to the lackluster first half of the game."

"Of course, Best's advance will bring a threat, and his retreat will also make Liverpool's defenders vigilant." Robbie Fowler said with a smile: "It is said that Manchester City planned to pack Guardiola, Walker and Best. , but in the end Best went to Manchester United..."

"Is there any explanation?" Mortensen asked with great interest. Robbie Fowler had played for Manchester City for a long time.

"Guardiola wants the ball possession rate, the game is exciting, and it needs to be entertaining, while what Best wants is victory." Robbie Fowler explained: "The conflict between the two last season may be mainly in this regard. Best has been stripped of his assistant coaching position."

"Indeed, if Guardiola is sitting on the Manchester United coaching bench..." Mortensen laughed and said, "Even if it is not a confrontation, it will be very exciting."

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The locker rooms of both sides are similar. There are no major changes in tactics and no personnel adjustments. The players are mainly allowed to rest physically and psychologically, and at the same time to supplement some fruits and snacks.

"Obviously the home whistle." Pogba complained angrily. He was brought down 6 times in the first half, more than Sun Wu.

"Paul, don't be too sticky to the ball in the second half." Pochettino frowned and reminded: "Liverpool has a three-back midfielder formation, so our frontcourt attack needs to make a fuss on the wing."

"At least make an appearance of focusing on the sideways." Sun Wu added: "Two sides... Moreno's side is weaker."

Speaking of this, Sun Wu glanced at Valencia, "Antonio, look at my gestures in the second half, don't hesitate to go forward."

"Putting in the back row may not necessarily catch the ball, but it can increase the thickness of Liverpool's defense in the middle." Pochettino nodded in agreement, said a few more words and sat next to Sun Wu.

"Klopp really wants to win this game." Pochettino frowned and whispered: "But also very cautious."

Sun Wu grinned, "The head coach who just took office, the first double red meeting, Mauricio and you too."

"So, he is likely to change teams in the second half." Pochettino explained: "I have noticed that in Dortmund, Klopp rarely uses a three-back formation. There are too few offensive players in the frontcourt and it is difficult to create a threat."

"Not necessarily." Sun Wu smiled more happily, "During the match against Schalke 04, Dortmund often used a three-pivot formation."

Pochettino rolled his eyes, "There are Coutinho, Firmino and Sterling on the bench..."

Sun Wu is almost drooling...Look at the substitute list, it's so good!

In contrast, Manchester United's bench... Cleverley, Lingard, Hernandez, Giggs.

Walking out of the locker room, Sun Wu saw that Lucas, Gerrard and Henderson hadn't changed their outfits, which meant that Klopp would not change teams for the time being, which was really cautious.

"Di!"

"Marina's whistle opened the prelude to the second half of the double red game." Zhan Jun was full of energy, "Both sides have not made any adjustments, let's see if there will be any changes in the formation."

Zhang Lu didn't know if he took the time to sleep, and the bags under his eyes were obvious, "The core midfielders of both sides, Sun Wu and Gerrard, are all-rounders. There is no direct confrontation other than a foul."

"Liverpool's formation seems to be... first look at this attack, Lucas steals the ball... Gerrard is going forward!"

Less than 1 minute after the opening, Lucas stole the ball from Pogba's feet, Shinji Kagawa stopped and wiped Sun Wu and then started to speed up.

Motta fights and retreats, Kagawa Shinji chooses to slant to the right, Sturridge takes the ball to face Evra and then draws horizontally from the bottom. It was Gerrard who ran all the way to the point.

"boom!"

The crisp sound of the ball in the center of the post came, and De Gea, who was stunned and had given up resisting, quickly took the ball in the air into his arms as if he had just woken up from a dream.

Pochettino on the sidelines angrily punched the tactical board in his hand, what are Phil Jones and Smalling doing!
"Amateur defensive level!" Mortensen taunted mercilessly: "Not only did Smalling miss the forward Gerrard, but he also blocked Best's running route."

"Phil Jones went to block Suarez, Motta's attention was on the Japanese on the edge of the penalty area, seeing that Suarez failed to grab the point, Smalling and Valencia who came in had nothing to do. Be vigilant." Robbie Fowler shook his head and commented: "This Manchester United defense really makes Ferguson worry."

"From the replay, only Best noticed Gerrard's advance." Mortensen looked carefully at the screen, "If Smalling hadn't blocked it, Best would have had a chance to touch the ball before Gerrard."

De Gea, who got up from the ground, angrily reprimanded Smalling. The latter also knew that he almost made a big mistake, so he lowered his head and said nothing.

Sun Wu turned his head and glanced at Gerrard who was running back. This Liverpool captain should not be underestimated. Although he has flaws, his fighting will to never give up makes him the best midfielder in the world.

Although Klopp did not make any personnel adjustments, there were changes in details. In the first half, Gerrard never entered the 30-meter area, and both long-range shots were 30 meters away.

Sun Wu took a deep breath and shouted loudly: "Paul, don't stick to the ball, don't stick to the ball, fight back as soon as you lose the ball!"

Just now, Pogba was trying to break through in the midfield and was intercepted by Lucas. Although Shinji Kagawa's next breakthrough was accelerated in one go, Pogba did not have any intention of counter-grabbing, which made Sun Wu and Pochettino on the sidelines very happy. dissatisfied.

Sun Wu couldn't understand, this is Pogba who later became the best midfielder in the world?
Even if he can't adapt to the tactics for the time being, he shouldn't have such virtues in terms of professional attitude. Although he played poorly in the first two games, he worked hard in counter-robbing.

"Best, it seems to be injured." The experienced Klose noticed that something was wrong with the silent Pogba.

"Injured?" Sun Wu immediately ran over, "Is it important?"

Pogba smiled wryly and pointed to the inner thigh, "It seems to be strained..."

paralysis!Sun Wu is really about to cry, shouldn't I come to Manchester United?

Originally there was a shortage of midfielders, but now Pogba is injured again. You must know that Pochettino and Sun Wu's blueprint, Pogba is very important, and even a new positioning adjustment for Pogba will be carried out immediately.

The referee Marina ran over, "Do you want a substitution?"

Pogba hesitated, but Sun Wu immediately made a substitution gesture to the sidelines.

"Paul, muscle strains are very troublesome, and we must fully recover from the injury." Motta came over and patted Pogba on the shoulder. He himself suffered muscle strains more than once when he just came back, and finally healed completely.

In the 49th minute, Manchester United made a forced adjustment, and No. 23 Cleverley got his first chance to play this season.

"Tom, don't be nervous, step back a little bit, get the ball to me or to Motta, pass back if there is no way out of the ball, and stand still when defending." Sun Wu whispered, "Don't go forward, but keep away from me Don't go too far, understand?"

Clever nodded vigorously, "Sir, I've explained it to you, and I'll take your place as a prerequisite."

(End of this chapter)