707 The Power of Evolution
Anyone can see that Manchester United's visit to Anfield has strengthened the defensive control of Liverpool's wings.
Van Gaal tried to use tactical fouls to curb Liverpool's wide attack.
This was also a concern when Situ Yunbing had prepared for war during the past period of time.
When Liverpool's strong wing cannot play a role, where should Liverpool's offense go?
Defence is mostly fixed and will not seek too many changes. As long as there are no obvious loopholes or flaws, there is no need to worry. However, the offense is different. The idea of creating an offensive approach is always better at actively seeking changes. Therefore, people also prefer offensive teams. Offense can show a blooming atmosphere. Teams with strong offensives have different offensive ideas, while teams with tough defense have many commonalities.
When Liverpool changed its style of play, Manchester United didn't notice it at the first time.
In the 19th minute of the game, when Coutinho was about to pass to the left in the frontcourt, Gareth Bale noticed that Mata and Valencia were forming a double-team attack on him before receiving.
No need to think, even if he has room to control the ball, he will definitely be fouled by his opponent when starting.
Valencia and Mata did plan so, even Carrick, who moved to the left side of the penalty area to guard the inward line, was ready to foul at any time!
But Gareth Bale hit the ball with a diagonal knockback, and the ball rolled to the left of the center circle. The Manchester United players did not realize the change in the situation, so Rooney immediately went to counterattack, but what surprised him was that the one who came to this position to respond was not the central defender or the midfielder, but the full-back Robertson!
Robertson kept passing the ball with a diagonal pass and sent the ball to the right side of the frontcourt.
Mbappe took the initiative to respond. When he responded, Blind stepped forward quickly, and Ashley Young also retreated to attack, which was exactly the same as the defensive posture on Valencia's side, pressing and ready to foul at any time!
Fellaini also moved to the right side of the penalty area to guard the inward line.
But Mbappe also used his kick to knock the ball back diagonally, and Casemiro immediately followed up!
In a short period of time, Liverpool's quick pass was dazzling. Herrera rushed towards Casemiro, but unexpectedly, Casemiro also made a pass with one pass in the middle of the penalty area!
Lewandowski retreated and responded, Fellaini and Carrick immediately closed the ball and double-teamed, and Lewandowski also shot with one shot!
He gently passed the ball in the back, and Coutinho stepped forward to control the ball. Finally, he no longer used a kick to get the ball, but dribbled along the left side of the penalty area and pushed the ball forward. At this time, Carrick quickly moved towards him, Gareth Bernin cut in and out of the run, Lewandowski turned around and stepped forward, and Manchester United's defense line quickly rushed to the middle and left side of the penalty area defense dangerously.
Coutinho passed the ball back when the Manchester United defense line moved overall.
When the Manchester United generals looked at him, they saw Robertson coming up!
A left back did not go to the wing when assisting, and he was more like a midfielder who was inserted in the back!
Robertson still shot the ball. This time he passed the ball diagonally in front of the penalty area and went to the right side, Casemiro stopped the ball and saw Blind rushing towards him, because if he didn't come up, Casemiro could kick the ball at any time!
But as soon as he moved, Mbappe quickly cut inside and there would be no one to guard!
Casemiro used his right foot to push the ball into the right rib zone of the penalty area!
Mbappe made a strong cut and grabbed the gap in Manchester United's defense. When Smalling quickly turned around to block Mbappe's shooting line, Mbappe stopped urgently to kick back. Other Manchester United players were also rushing towards him. At this time, he calmly knocked the ball back to the middle of the penalty area.
Seeing Carrick and Fellaini running towards the football together, Coutinho, who was touching the ball faster than them!
The moment Coutinho scored his foot and shot, Carrick and Fellaini were less than one meter behind him. He stretched his legs and was a bit reluctant to put out the shovel, and he might give his opponent a penalty!
When Coutinho took the ball a small step forward, Carrick and Fellaini should be glad they did not choose to put the shovel, otherwise it would be a penalty!
Coutinho followed with a low shot and knocked the ball towards the lower left corner of the goal!
De Gea struggled to save this time but couldn't touch the football!
Coutinho's shot was too tricky!
When the football rushed into the lower left corner of the goal, Coutinho turned around and rushed to the sidelines to celebrate the broken goal with great excitement!
Van Gaal was completely stunned, Liverpool's style of play has completely changed!
There is almost no chance of the violent impact of the wing road!
Situ Yunbing's mouth curled up and applauded the team's goal.
Even Liverpool fans were a little surprised!
This is completely different from their previous goal style, more delicate, more team-oriented and more beautiful!
"Coutinho sent the ball into Manchester United's goal! De Gea was unable to make the situation come true!
Liverpool's goal is so beautiful, it can be regarded as a model for team goals!
They tore Manchester United's defense after passing more than a dozen kicks!
Most importantly, they made Manchester United's defensive approach of pressing and fouling completely invalid!
When Gareth Bale and Mbappe attracted defensive forces, they did not control the ball, but instead cooperated, we saw that the Liverpool midfielder played Manchester United's defense line through active running passes, and at the same time created a good chance to score for teammates!
This goal is a work of artwork for teamwork!
We may not be surprised. During the time Situ Yunbing coached Hamburg, Hamburg often made a classic team that made continuous and exquisite passes to tear open the opponent's defense line and scored goals!
At that time, Hamburg's midfield with Rakitic and De Bruyne as the core was the most organized and creative midfield combination in Europe. On the front line, Reus, Griezmann, and Aubameyang formed a dreamy attack group, which had both offensive impact and teamwork intricate and delicate!
Liverpool’s goal just now easily reminds people of the fantasy master created by Situ Yunbing during the Hamburg period!
Manchester United are behind in Anfield Stadium, can they get out of here today?
It doesn't look optimistic."
The hit of conceding the ball may not be as good as Manchester United's negative impact at this time.
Van Gaal's defensive tactics did have a certain impact on Liverpool in the opening stage, but the concealment just now told everyone in Manchester United that their defensive tactics have failed!
When Gareth Bale and Mbappe can attract at least two defensive players to press and encircle them, Liverpool can use these two as bait to restrain Manchester United's defensive forces and then mobilize players from other positions to play a threat.
The speed of the ball determines success or failure, and adding a new support point in the midfield is also very critical.
Situ Yunbing did not hand over this task to the central defender. Generally, the top coaches would do this. When the midfield needs more support points, it is most reasonable for the central defender to step forward, but Situ Yunbing chose the full-back.
Between Robertson and Azpilicueta, he chose the former, mainly because Azpilicueta can help Mbappe a lot, and Gareth Bale has more experience than Mbappe, so he finally decided to add Robertson to the midfield offense rather than Azpilicueta.
It's not a risky idea to do this. After all, under the pressure of Liverpool's strong offensive, the full-back has to assist in the frontcourt from time to time, which has only changed Robertson's offensive range and responsibilities, no longer allowing him to make a brainless cross on the wing, and needs to watch the sixth place quickly in the midfield.
When the opponent focuses more on Liverpool's forward and midfield, the full-backs' participation in the midfield organization's offense caught them off guard!
Van Gaal would certainly not be shocked.
After all, in the ultimate realization of the Dutch concept of full attack and defense, it is normal for a full-back to serve as a midfielder.
However, it has been too long since the era of glorious attack and defense. No team in modern European football can truly reproduce the glory of glory of all attack and defense.
Even if there are 11 world-class stars in a team now, they may not be able to achieve full attack and defense.
Van Gaal walked to the sidelines and made another gesture, which made the team strengthen the pressing in the middle and frontcourt!
After Manchester United kicked off, they quickly launched a fast attack, but Ashley Young's cross from the wing flew directly out of the baseline.
It is still very difficult for Rooney to make trouble in Liverpool’s penalty area alone!
Liverpool continued to pass the attack with a quick and smooth kick.
In the 29th minute of the game, when Casemiro received Mbappe's pass in the frontcourt, Rooney returned from behind and fouled him.
Because it was a foul behind him, the referee directly showed a yellow card. Rooney was very dissatisfied with this, but the referee warned him to be careful!
Three minutes later, Herrera also received a yellow card when she shoveled against Coutinho.
With Liverpool's rapid transmissions becoming more and more frequent and the pace is very fast, Manchester United players' fouls are also increasing!
When Fellaini fouled against Lewandowski, who was retracing, the Liverpool players were a little annoyed!
Even though the referee showed Fellaini a yellow card, the Liverpool players still complained to the referee that the opponent's brainless foul was a bit too much!
Within 10 minutes, three Manchester United players received yellow cards.
In the 37th minute of the game, when Liverpool passed quickly in the frontcourt and Robertson received Gareth Bale's return pass and overtook the ball to Coutinho, the latter gave a wonderful pass that was directly passed on the ground.
Mbappe quickly cut in from the right and successfully responded, but then he was quickly returned to the penalty area and kicked to the ground from the back!
Manchester United players immediately signaled Mbappe to fake a fall. Mbappe, who was ridiculed by his opponent, would not get angry, rarely showed an angry side. He got up and scolded Smalling. He obviously could not accept the opponent's accusation of fake a fall on him!
Chapter completed!