Green Dragon

Chapter 670

"Ryan, has your team recovered from the loss three days ago?"

In the pre-match press conference on March 3, Manchester United's acting coach Giggs was once again asked about the previous league game.

As a player with Manchester United's blood flowing from the inside to the outside, Giggs understands the meaning of the Double Red Club better than everyone else, not to mention that the former coach Van Gaal was punished by the unbearable Glazer family because of his disastrous defeat to his arch-enemy. Fried calamari.

Three days ago, Manchester United lost 0-1 to West Bromwich Albion in the away game, and the ranking slipped to sixth. arrangement and adjustment.

"There were some surprises in that defeat. We actually started well, but Mata's unexpected red card made us have to fight with one less man in 70 minutes..."

Giggs replied cautiously:

"Of course it is frustrating to lose, but Manchester United has always had the most tenacious fighting spirit. Three days... is enough for us to cheer up. For tomorrow's game, we are fully prepared."

That was his toughest challenge so far at taking over Manchester United, but also his biggest opportunity, and of course it was full of risks.

Giggs knows that if he can achieve a little result in the next 8 days, even if he only needs to win the next game, he can add a lot of points for himself to officially take over Manchester United.

He wants to take a gamble, gamble with his future at Manchester United! -
A day later, the Anfield stadium was occupied by two waves of red crowds. Whether it was Liverpool fans at home or Manchester United fans who came to visit, it was no surprise that they chose bright red tones.

However, the two streams of red were clearly separated by the guarded security personnel. In order to isolate the fanatical fans, a large buffer area was left in the stands to prevent the hotheaded fans from dismantling the seats and throwing each other...

In the media box on the stand, Zhan Tianjun and Zhang Lu are still doing the final warm-up work.

"In order to report more closely on the three double red matches in the next 8 days, the program also specially sent Zhang Zhi and me to the scene to experience the battle between England's two most successful giants in the European war. What kind of sparks will be created in the first direct confrontation between the two!"

Perhaps because of coming to Anfield, Zhan Tianjun looked a little more excited than usual:
"Zhang Zhi, how do you think today's game will develop?"

"Ah, it's hard to predict. After all, Giggs' coaching time alone is too short. We haven't been able to sum up the essential difference between his tactical play and Van Gaal."

Zhang Lu murmured:
"But from my personal point of view, Liverpool has been so fierce this season, defeating many strong teams with big scores one after another. At one time, the famous coaches such as Mourinho and Van Gaal were embarrassed. With Manchester United's current state of failure , It is obviously not a wise choice to play a big offensive at Anfield."

Zhan Tianjun frowned:
"What Zhang Zhi means is that Manchester United should focus on defensive counterattacks?"

Zhang Lu nodded slightly:

"This should be the best choice. Avoiding the edge temporarily in the away game, relying on long passes from the backcourt, and directly looking for forwards. If you can steal one, then when Manchester United returns to home, they will have some confidence..."

Zhan Tianjun's eyes fell on the players from both sides who had just played:

"It seems that this is indeed the case. Giggs sent Martial, Depay, and Rashford three young players with great speed and impact in the frontcourt. I am afraid that he is preparing for a counterattack..."
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Without any surprise, Manchester United put on a defensive counterattack posture at Anfield.

In this season, almost all of Liverpool's opponents have chosen this tactic, and the few who tried to attack the Red Army were eventually blasted into the sieve by the home team without exception.

Giggs, who has followed Ferguson, Moyes, and Van Gaal, knows that he does not have a halo of luck on his head. At the end of last season, he also tried to coach alone for a period of time, so when he came to Anfield, he was very happy. He simply chose to be a low-key man.

His goal is very clear, that is... put the bus!

Sitting on the trident of the Dutch king Depay, the French 8000 million golden boy Martial, and the next Ronaldo Rashford, once they spread their legs and run, even if Long Shute personally chases them... they will definitely... I have a headache! -
Long Shute didn't have a headache at all.

In his eyes, Manchester United is just a prey that looks fierce but is actually harmless.

What about owning a trident?

Does anyone feed them shells?

Mata, who made a big mistake in the last round of the league, obviously will not take on this important task, but the captain Rooney, who could have organized the ball, had to miss the game due to injury.

Schweinsteiger has long been sidelined by his former mentor Van Gaal, and now he is completely out of shape. The only one he can count on is their captain Carrick.

But Carrick met Henderson, a Red Army vice-captain who was younger, stronger and tougher than him.

Henderson is not Makelele, Essien or Kanter, but if he is only in charge of one player's defense, there will be few mistakes.

Carrick is originally a slow player. Although his ability to protect the ball is not satisfactory, how can it be possible for him to comfortably control the ball in a game like the Double Reds?

Therefore, Manchester United really can only defend. During the period after the opening, they probably don't have to count on any chance to counterattack...

Because... the No. 8 captain of the Red Army was almost on the same line as the two central defenders. No matter who made a mistake, he would immediately make up for his teammates!
Who can break through his defense?

Who has the confidence to escape from his pursuit?
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"As expected, Manchester United chose to retreat soon after the kick-off. They gave up most of the pitch to their opponents, and the game gradually turned into a half-court offensive and defensive battle."

Although Zhan Tianjun was not surprised, he was somewhat disappointed.

He is more eager to see Liverpool and Manchester United coming and going, attacking like a tide, turning their backs on their backs, and even seeing red bayonets, and he is not willing to see the current slightly lifeless situation...

But Manchester United fans definitely don't think so!

If Manchester United can get a draw here, they will be satisfied!
This is Anfield! -
Although Van Gaal has left, the property he left to Manchester United still benefits his successor endlessly.

At least...the current defense looks pretty solid.

More importantly, Rashford, who was promoted by Van Gaal from the youth team... is really scary!
In just 3 minutes of the opening, Depay made a cross from the wing, but Lovren made a hasty jump and missed the ball. The football fell directly at Rashford's feet.

If it wasn't for this high school student under the age of 18 and a half who didn't have time to prepare, Mignolet, who was still warming up, would have been shot...

This attack in the 3rd minute will probably become one of the few attacks by Manchester United, because the next time has completely become a siege for Liverpool.
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This is the arena of the Europa League. In the previous Europa League games, Long Shute led the substitute lineup to the game, but at this time, he did not do so.

Even if he just led the bench to defeat Manchester City not long ago and won a championship.

Manchester United and Manchester City, that's definitely not the same.

As Rogers said, if you can enter 100 of them, you must not only enter 99!
As long as the opponent is Manchester United, every game should be treated as a battle of life and death!

So Liverpool's main force is out!
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Firmino, Lallana, Coutinho, and Can were the most active Liverpool players after the opening. The four of them used tacit movements to frequently intersperse in Manchester United's midfield to find space.

Manchester United's defensive lineup today is not strong: the central defender is the "head of the team" Smalling leads Messi's national teammate Rojo, and the two full-backs are Blind who returned to the wing and Uruguayan teenager Barrera , and finally this guy no one has even heard his name.

They are really not strong, so other teammates have to help defend. For example, Depay often defends Lallana with Blind or Klein who inserts from the back, while Rashford has to retreat to 20 meters Moreno is guarded in the area. As for Long Shute, Carrick, Schneiderlin and Fellaini are always marking the three midfielders. Once he takes two steps forward, Manchester United's defense can't wait to tremble. ...

But even if someone was marking, Long Shute still sent an unpredictable pass:

In the 13th minute, he directly hoisted the ball over Manchester United's entire defense at a position close to 40 meters from the goal!
The target he chose...is still his old friend, Blind!
Blinder absolutely hated this old friend!
While crazily cursing Long Shute in his heart, he turned around and chased even more crazily, but he still didn't stop Lallana who started early!

Long Shute has always been very satisfied with the awareness of his frontcourt teammates. After half a season of running-in period, his playing habits have gradually been replaced by Lallana, Coutinho, Firmino, etc. As everyone is familiar with, as soon as he raised his head this time, Lallana and Firmino moved forward very vigilantly at the same time!
Since Manchester United's backline retreated quite far back, the pass sent by Long Shute could only be deeper. Lallana caught the ball almost 5 meters away from the bottom line, and then swept towards the penalty area without hesitation. !
Rojo and Smalling, who were chasing Firmino, braked urgently and turned around to intercept the pass, but Zhan, who was one step ahead, was the first to appear at the landing point.

Facing the only two central defenders, the German midfielder did not kick casually, but chose to strike horizontally!

Rojo and Smalling wanted to make up for it again, but it was already a step too late!
Liverpool's three-legged pass has torn Manchester United's defense apart!

It was Coutinho, who was lurking on the left side, who completed the last kick. He took a step sideways, and then shot the far corner confidently!
Smalling jumped almost in a desperate struggle, but he still didn't touch the spinning football!

His distance was too close, and De Gea's sight was strictly blocked by the players on both sides in the penalty area. No matter how conscious he was, he couldn't resolve this shot!

Coutinho clenched his fist and thumped his chest hard!
He opened the scoring for Liverpool!

(End of this chapter)