Revive Liverpool

Chapter 318 FA Cup Out
Liverpool's away game against Morocco was not particularly open, but Liverpool still has to pursue an away goal in the away game today.

At home, Morocco did not show any weakness at the beginning. Not only did they not want to score away goals for Liverpool, but they also wanted to beat Liverpool.

In the 15th minute, Moutinho was flanked by many people in the middle of the front court. He quickly knocked the ball back to Thuram, who then passed the ball diagonally to the right to find Bernardo Silva.

Bernardo Silva took the ball to the bottom line and sent a cross. Manolas cleared out of bounds at the front point. Although there was no goal, Bernardo Silva almost made Manolas' own goal.

However, Morocco's offensive failed to succeed, and Liverpool's counterattack would return the momentum.

When Henderson seemed to be strolling in the middle of the backcourt, he suddenly sent a precise long pass.

Coutinho pulled the left side of the frontcourt to respond, and before Kurzawa could grab the ball, he gave the ball to Lewandowski who came to respond.

Kurzawa rushed to counterattack Lewandowski, the Polish striker pulled the ball back and then hit the ball horizontally, Griezmann quickly followed up and continued to push the offensive.

Griezmann, Lewandowski, and Coutinho came to the penalty area.

Only Raj was left in front of Griezmann, and Fabinho was rushing back desperately.

Griezmann wanted to take advantage of the trend and speed up the ball into the penalty area, but he failed to pass Raj.

Liverpool's attack fell through.

After the whole game, the two teams of Liverpool and Morocco continued to waste time between you and me, and neither side scored a goal.

In the end, the game ended with a score of [-]-[-], Liverpool did not score a goal, and Morocco also received a draw at home.

The suspense is left to the end.

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Already in April, Liverpool's annual Hillsborough tragedy commemoration is coming soon.

This year marks the 26th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy.

This year's Hillsborough Tragedy Memorial Day activities are still the same as before, without any changes.

It's just that this year is the commemorative event after Liverpool won the Premier League championship for the first time. Liverpool fans shared this joy with their deceased relatives, which is the only difference in this year's commemorative event.

Those who died at that time should not have imagined that Liverpool would not be able to win the Premier League championship for more than 20 years after entering the Premier League.

After all, Liverpool before their death was still so strong, and it was the only overlord in England's domestic league.

In the season they died (1988-89 season), Liverpool regretted losing the game at the end and handed over the League One trophy to Arsenal.

In the subsequent 1989-1990 season, it was Liverpool's penultimate top league title.

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After returning to Liverpool, the team will start preparing for the weekend's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium and Aston Villa after a short break.

The semi-finals of the FA Cup are four to two, and the two winners enter the final.

Since the two games are "not at the same time at the same Wembley Stadium", the progress of the previous game will affect the quality of the turf, and the result will affect the mood of the players in the latter game.

I don't know if the quality of the turf hindered the performance of the players, or the result of Arsenal's first entry into the final affected everyone's confidence. Liverpool's own performance was substandard and subject to Aston Villa's targeted arrangements. Unfortunately, they lost the opportunity to send Gerrard off perfectly.

From the start, Aston Villa showed their determination to reach the final.

In the first 30 minutes of the first half, Liverpool completely fell into the rhythm of Aston Villa and was led by the nose.

When the team does not have possession of the ball, the offense often has to rely on the quick counterattack after the interception is completed by the midfielder.

Liverpool's frontcourt trident Lewandowski, Coutinho, and Salah are positioned in an equilateral triangle. In Aston Villa's five-man system of two central defenders and three midfielders, it is difficult to effectively cut local space.

The two wing positions, Robertson and Flanagan, have no chance to attack when the opponent holds the ball continuously and may pass the ball behind the wing at any time.

However, Aston Villa had possession of the ball at this time and did not pose a real threat to Liverpool's goal.

The midfielder lacked effective connections, and some parts could not form a group advantage, so Klopp commanded Coutinho, who was originally on the left side of the frontcourt, to retreat, actively shorten the distance with the midfielders, and establish connections between Robertson, Kanter, and Henderson, allowing this small group to move forward as a whole.

This adjustment quickly paid off. After two consecutive attempts to infiltrate the middle, Coutinho and Salah's pass and cut cooperation tore apart Aston Villa's defensive line that was more than strong but not flexible.

In the 30th minute, Salah sent a wonderful short pass from the middle. Coutinho broke into the penalty area and shot through three people in a row. The ball was blocked by Okore and still flew into the net. Liverpool led Aston Villa [-]-[-].

But after a flash of inspiration, Liverpool failed to stabilize their position in time and was quickly equalized by Aston Villa.

In the 36th minute, Delph crossed from the left and scored the ball forward. Grealish then made a clever through pass. Delph made a pass from the bottom. Benteke hit the lower right corner.

Although Liverpool's frontcourt has changed after the adjustment, Liverpool's backcourt still has loopholes in this game.

After Huosu was equalized, the two teams temporarily entered the peace stage.

At the end of the first half, Liverpool and Aston Villa drew [-]-[-].

In the second half of the game, the situation in Liverpool's backcourt has not improved.

In the 54th minute, Delph made a direct pass from the middle, Benteke knocked back with his heel from the left, Grealish then sent a through ball, Delph crossed the penalty area and made a defensive volley, Aston Villa led Liverpool [-]-[-].

In the 69th minute, Gerrard came off the bench.

In this game, Klopp did not arrange for Gerrard to start.

Although this game may be Gerrard's last FA Cup game, Klopp still did not arrange for Gerrard to start.

However, after Liverpool fell behind, Klopp also let Gerrard start.

If Gerrard fails to lead Liverpool to a comeback, then this game will be Gerrard's last FA Cup game.

If Gerrard can lead Liverpool to a comeback, then of course everyone will be happy.

In the end, Aston Villa reversed and defeated Liverpool to advance to the final, and Gerrard failed to lead Liverpool to a comeback.

Liverpool were also eliminated in the FA Cup.

In this way, only the league and the Champions League are left for Liverpool.

(End of this chapter)