The Greatest Performer on the Football Field

Although it is the double red club that fans of both Liverpool and Manchester United attach most importance to, both teams seem to be a little unmotivated.

There is no way, there is currently a 9-point difference in league points between the two sides. Although Liverpool has one game less, that game is against Manchester City.

Moreover, there are only the last 9 rounds of the league left. With Manchester United's condition, it is really difficult for Liverpool, which is full of injured soldiers, to catch up.

Therefore, Liverpool fans are more enthusiastic about the Champions League. Although they have not won a Premier League title so far, they have reached the Champions League finals twice and lifted the Big Ears Cup once.

Before the game, Lineker commented that both Pochettino and Klopp did not pay much attention to this game, which can be seen from the starting lineup.

Liverpool's side is fine. Coutinho, Di Maria and Henderson are absent due to injuries. Lineker shook his head and said: But there are actually no injuries on Manchester United's side. Only Ashley Young has accumulated Yellow card suspension, but Pochettino hid the two core players of Best and Griezmann.

Maybe it's because they haven't completed the contract renewal yet? Alan Hansen pondered.

Forget it, just yesterday, Real Madrid president Florentino also claimed that Best could be given the same status in Real Madrid and Manchester United... Lineker laughed: We all know he is not referring to the core. Status, not captain...

Alan Hansen couldn't help but laugh, It's a bit confusing. After this game is the national team event, Best can get two weeks of rest.

Sun Wu, who was sitting in the lounge, turned off the TV, shrugged and said, Actually, I feel like there's no problem.

Club psychologist Susan laughed: Many people don't think they are sick until they are diagnosed... Oh, this metaphor is not appropriate?

Sun Wu rolled his eyes, What do you think?

After not being deeply involved in tactical discussions, and after playing with Christian instead of being buried in the study every day at night, Sun Wu obviously felt psychologically relaxed, and he vaguely felt that his outstanding performance against Real Madrid was related to this.

Therefore, when Susan suggested not starting this game, Sun Wu did not object... He is not a god, and there is no need to carry the team on his shoulders all the time.

Although Sun Wu did not start the game, when he walked out of the tunnel early and sat on the bench, the home fans still gave him loud applause, forcing Sun Wu to stand up and wave twice in a row.

After Ferguson left,

Manchester United fans have had enough. Although it has only been two short years, the new No. 7 has almost single-handedly lifted Manchester United from the bottom... Look at the core figures of the team. Except for De Gea, basically everyone who came to Manchester United All have more or less relations with Sun Wu.

This game looks a bit bleak. Zhan Jun looked down at the starting list, For Manchester United, De Gea, Coleman, Miranda, Alderweireld, Milner, the midfielder is Carrick, Fletcher and Herrera, Shaqiri, Lukaku and Januzaj in the frontcourt.

Liverpool's Joe Hart, Piszczek, Matip, Lovren, Glen Johnson, double midfielders Gerrard and N'Zongzi, Shinji Kagawa replaces Coutinho, and Pele in the frontcourt Ermino, Lallana and Gotze.

Sun Wu on the bench glanced at Klopp next door. This old rival had modified his tactics... Uncle Zha's tactics gave people the impression of crazy running, high-position pressing, and fast frontcourt advancement.

But in fact, Klopp is not the kind of head coach who is famous all over the world with one move. The defensive formation set up in this game is very similar.

Although Di Maria is missing, Liverpool has the ability to counterattack. Although Shinji Kagawa, Lallana, and Gotze are not particularly fast, the cooperation between two or three people can quickly hit the ball to the dangerous area. .

And Pochettino arranged a high-position press after the opening... From the perspective of tactical deployment, Uncle Zha was slightly better.

In the 8th minute, Manchester United's high press in the frontcourt failed to have any effect. Matip sent a long diagonal pass from a long distance. Firmino risked his head being kicked by Alderweireld. With a slight header, Shinji Kagawa in the middle came in at high speed, stopped the ball perfectly and went straight into the Manchester United penalty area without slowing down.

Oh oh oh... 3 on 3, Liverpool's chance!

Shinji Kagawa...slow down, Milner!

Look...the referee crossed his arms to indicate there was no foul!

Klopp yelled angrily on the sidelines, while Sun Wu and Pochettino made wiping sweat movements at the same time. Milner really dared to take action!

Just when Shinji Kagawa was about to enter the penalty area, Milner, who moved in to cover the defense, made a precise and bold tackle...it really looked like a foul.

Pochettino immediately stood up and called out to Herrera loudly, indicating that the back of the formation should give up the high position press... It took at least seven or eight calls for Herrera to hear it. The noise was too loud.

If Sun Wu was on the court, Pochettino wouldn't have to put in so much effort.

The subsequent game entered a dull period. Both sides controlled the ball in the midfield and backcourt, and both tried to use direct passes or long passes to get behind the opponent's defenders. However, tall defenders such as Miranda and Matip did not leak anything and did not give the opponent any chance.

It’s also a good thing. In the last double red meeting, De Gea was the best player in the game, and the second highest rated player was Joe Hart...

Mortensen yawned, This may be the most boring double red match I have ever seen. Both sides seem to have no interest in the opposite goal. There are not even collisions, fouls, riots, red and yellow cards... uh, Maybe it has something to do with Best not playing.

Well, the European media has different evaluations of Sun Wu, but one thing is common.

As long as he is on the court, the game will always be interesting to watch. A diving performance, a fierce tackle from the opponent, or on-the-spot adjustments will have a miraculous effect... Just look at the unlucky Pogba, Marca Lip language experts have been asked to translate the words Sun Wu said to Pogba.

Shaqiri is still a bit sticky. Mike Phelan muttered dissatisfiedly, and the routine is too obvious and can be easily guessed by the opponent.

Cut in from the right and shoot, accelerate from the left and cross. Sun Wu nodded in agreement, He should have more changes in the way he breaks through, and he rarely runs into the penalty area without running.

This is the key. He rarely enters the penalty area, which means that another winger crosses and there is a lack of contact points in the penalty area. Miguel also discussed in a low voice, His running position needs to be adjusted...Best, this is you work.

Sun Wu curled his lips and said nothing. With Thomas Muller still there, it is actually difficult for Shaqiri to be in the starting lineup. The reason why he has been playing frequently recently is mainly because he can't play in the Champions League, and Erwa has a little calf cramp when he plays. Physical failure.

The first half of the game ended with 0-0, and the flags in the stands looked a little downcast.

Standing up side by side, Pochettino turned to look at Sun Wu and said, You replace Shaqiri in the second half.

good.

Be careful, don't get hurt. Pochettino warned carefully with a frown.

Not allowing Sun Wu to start was partly due to the suggestion of psychologist Susan, and partly due to the warning given by team doctor Dr. Sver about Sun Wu's physical fitness.

In addition, there are also Pochettino's own considerations. The double red will be the most injury-prone game in a season. Although Sun Wu looks like a robot and never gets injured, Pochettino does not dare to take risks.

In the first half, there were only 6 fouls in total between the two sides, and the referee did not draw a single yellow card, so Pochettino chose to let Sun Wu come on in the second half.