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

At the pre-match press conference on March 9, Manchester United acting coach Giggs was once again asked about the previous league game.

As a player with Manchester United blood flowing from the inside out, Giggs better than everyone understands the significance of the Double Reds Association. What's more, the former coach Van Gaal was fired by the unbearable Glazer family because of his defeat to his mortal enemy.

Three days ago, Manchester United lost 0-1 to West Bromvic away, and the ranking dropped to sixth. The situation of competing for the fourth place is very serious, but fortunately... this game is not a league that must be won, he can make appropriate arrangements and adjustments.

"There was some surprise in that loss. We actually played well at the start, but Mata's unexpected red card forced us to fight one less person in 70 minutes..."

Giggs answered cautiously:

"Losing is certainly frustrating, but Manchester United has always had the strongest fighting spirit. Three days... are enough for us to cheer up. We are fully prepared for tomorrow's game."

That is his most severe challenge and the greatest opportunity to take over Manchester United so far, and of course it is full of risks.

Giggs knows that if he can achieve a little result in the next 8 days, even if he wins one game, he can add many points to his official takeover as Manchester United.

He wants to take a gamble and use his future at Manchester United club to take a gamble!

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A day later, Anfield Stadium was occupied by two red crowds. Whether it was Liverpool fans at home or Manchester United fans who came to visit, they chose bright red tones without surprise.

However, the two red strands were clearly isolated by the security personnel who were waiting for the battle. In order to isolate the fanatical fans, a large buffer area was empty in the stands to prevent the enthusiastic fans from taking off the seats and throwing them to each other...

In the media box in the stands, Zhan Tianjun and Zhang Lu are still carrying out the final warm-up work.

"In order to report more closely on the three Double Red Clubs in the next 8 days, Zhang Shi and I were specially sent to the show to experience what kind of sparks will be created when the two most successful giants in England face each other directly in the European war!"

Perhaps because of coming to Anfield, Zhan Tianjun seemed a little more excited than usual:

"Zhang Zhi, how do you think this game will develop today?"

"Ah, it's hard to predict. After all, Giggs coached alone for too short, and we can't summarize the essential differences between his tactical style and Van Gaal."

Zhang Lu pondered:

"But from my personal perspective, Liverpool has been in such a fierce momentum this season, and has defeated many strong teams in succession with big scores, which once made Mourinho and Van Gaal and other famous coaches in a very embarrassing manner. With Manchester United's not going well now, it is obviously not a wise choice to play a big offensive battle at Anfield."

Zhan Tianjun frowned:

"Zhang means that Manchester United should focus on defensive counterattacks?"

Zhang Lu nodded slightly:

"This should be the best choice. You should avoid the edge in the away game, rely on a long pass from the backcourt to directly find the forward. If you can steal one, then you will have some confidence when Manchester United returns to the home court..."

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

"It seems that this is true. Giggs sent three young players with great speed and impact in the frontcourt, Martial, Depp, and Rashford, probably just to prepare for the counterattack..."

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Without any surprises, Manchester United took a defensive counterattack at Anfield.

In this season, almost all Liverpool's opponents chose this tactic, and a few of them tried to attack the Reds, and eventually they were blown into a sieve by the home team without exception.

Giggs, who followed Ferguson, Moyes, and Van Gaal, knew that he did not have a halo of luck on his head. At the end of last season, he also tried to coach alone for a while, so when he came to Anfield, he simply chose to be a low-key person.

His goal is very clear, that is...setting a bus!

With Dutch King Depp, French 80 million golden boy Martial, the next C Ronaldo Rashford trident, once they spread their legs and run, even if Long Shute goes after him, he will definitely have a headache!

-

Long Shute has no headache at all.

In his eyes, Manchester United is just a prey that seems ferocious but actually unthreatening.

So what if you have a trident?

Does anyone deliver shells to them?

Mata, who made a big mistake in the last round of the league, obviously would not take on this heavy responsibility, and the captain Rooney, who could have taken the ball, had to miss the team due to injury.

Schweinsteiger had long been sent to the cold palace by his former mentor, Teacher Gaal, and now he is in no state. The only one who can still be counted on is their captain Carrick.

But Carrick met Henderson, a deputy captain of the Red Army who was younger, stronger than him, and stronger than him.

Henderson is not a Marclayle, Essin or Kante, but if he is only responsible for one player's defense, he will rarely make mistakes.

Carrick was originally a slow player. Although his ball protection ability was not satisfactory, how could he make the ball control organization comfortable in such a game as the Double Red Club?

So, Manchester United really can only defend. During the period after the opening, they probably don’t have to count on any opportunity to counterattack...

Because... the Red Army's No. 8 captain almost stood on the same line with two central defenders. No matter who made a mistake, he would make up for his teammates as soon as possible!

Who can break through his defense?

Who has the confidence to escape from his pursuit?

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"As expected, Manchester United quickly chose to retreat after the kickoff. They gave up most of the court to their opponents, and the game gradually became a half-court offensive and defensive battle."

Although Zhan Tianjun was not surprised, he was a little disappointed.

He is more eager to see Liverpool and Manchester United go back and forth, with a tide of offensives, a swell of people and horses, and even a bayonet, and he is not willing to see the current slightly lifeless situation...

But Manchester United fans will never 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.

At least…the defense line looks pretty solid now.

More importantly, Rashford, promoted by Van Gaal from the youth training team... is really terrible!

Just 3 minutes into the game, Depp made a cross from the side, but Lovren rushed to jump but flew away, and the football fell directly at Rashford's feet.

If it weren't for the high school student under the age of 18 and a half, Miniole, who was still doing a warm-up activity, would have been shot...

This offense in the third minute will probably become one of Manchester United's few offenses, because the next time will completely become Liverpool's siege.

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This is the UEFA Cup. In the previous UEFA Cup matches, Long Shute led the substitute lineup to play, but at this time, he did not do so.

Even though he had just led the substitute lineup to defeat Manchester City not long ago and won a championship.

Manchester United and Manchester City are definitely different.

As Rogers said, if you can get 100 of them, you must never just get 99!

As long as the opponent is Manchester United, every game must be treated as a life-and-death battle!

So Liverpool's main players are all out!

-

Firmino, Larana, Coutinho and Jay are the most active Liverpool players since the opening. The four of them use tacit running positions and frequently interspers in Manchester United's midfield and backcourt to find room.

Manchester United's defense lineup today is not strong: the central defender is the national teammate Rojo, who led Messi's "head of the team" Smalling, while the two full-backs are Brinde who returned to the wing and Uruguayan young player Barrera. In the end, no one even heard of his name.

They are indeed not strong, so other teammates must help defend. For example, Depp often has to defend Larana with Blind or Klein from behind, while Rashford has to retreat to the 20-meter area to guard Moreno. As for Longshute, he was always guarded by three midfielders, Carrick, Schneiderlin and Fellaini. Once he takes two steps forward, Manchester United's defense line will tremble...

But even if someone is guarding him, Long Shute still sends an unpredictable pass:

In the 13th minute, he directly hung the ball over Manchester United's entire defense line at a distance of 40 meters from the goal!

The goal he chose...is still his old friend, Blind!

Blind absolutely hates this old friend!

While cursing Long Shute in his heart frantically, he turned around and chased him even more crazily, but still did not stop Larana who started in advance!

Long Shute has always been very satisfied with his consciousness of these frontcourt teammates. After most of the season of running-in, his playing habits have gradually become familiar to Larana, Coutinho, Firmino and others. This time he just raised his head, and Larana and Firmino rushed forward alertly at the same time!

Since Manchester United's back line retreated quite far behind, Long Shute could only pass deeper. Larana chased the ball almost 5 meters away from the baseline, and then swept into the penalty area without hesitation!

Roho and Smalling, who were chasing Firmino, quickly braked urgently and turned around to intercept the pass, but Zhan, who was the first to take the lead, appeared at the landing point.

Facing the only one who faced the two central defenders, the German midfielder did not kick off casually, but chose to hit the side!

Rojo and Smalling wanted to fill up again, but they were already one step too late!

Liverpool's three-footed pass has tear away Manchester United's defense!

The last kick was Coutinho lurking on the left rib. He took a step sideways and then shot the far corner with confidence!

Smalling jumped almost desperately, but still didn't touch the spinning football!

His distance was too close, and De Gea's vision was blocked by the players on both sides in the penalty area. No matter how far he was, he could not resolve this shot!

Coutinho clenched his fists and pounded hard on his chest!
Chapter completed!