Chapter 78 Penalty
Liverpool is not only defensive, they still have a good player, that is from Spain midfielder Xavi - Alonso.
Xavi - Alonso was introduced by Benitez, and he is also one of the best Spanish players who came to Liverpool.
His professional football career began with a small club called Antiguoko. After that, Alonso signed with Real Sociedad with his brother, took over the banner of his father, and played for Real Sociedad again after his father Peric Alonso.
In the 1999-2000 season, in the Spanish King's Cup match between Real Sociedad and Logonis, Alonso got his first chance to play for Real Sociedad. This season, he played 14 times, which is not bad for a rookie. numbers.
But in the second year, he was loaned to the Group B club Iba, and he was able to return to the team in the second half of the season and won the main position in the Real Sociedad.
The biggest change was in 2001, when Real Sociedad was in the relegation zone of La Liga. Alonso volunteered to tell the coach John Toshack that he was not afraid to take responsibility, so John Toshack appointed Alonso as captain, hoping that he could help the ball. Team relegation.
Alonso was only 19 years old that year, and he finally helped Real Sociedad successfully avoid relegation at the end of the season, and he also began to gradually become famous.
The 2002-2003 season was a turning point in Alonso's rise to stardom. He became a key figure for Real Sociedad. With his excellent striker combination, he helped the team win the second place in La Liga, second only to the star-studded Real Madrid at the time. The previous Real Sociedad could only struggle to avoid relegation.
In the 2003-2004 UEFA Champions League, Alonso stepped into the UEFA Champions League for the first time, and played against various European giants such as Juventus, Galatasaray and Olympiacos, and became more and more famous. month. He joined Liverpool for £1,080.
In fact, Alonso was questioned when he came to Liverpool, because many England fans believed that it was difficult for the 'weak' Spaniard to adapt to the Premier League. It has been fulfilled by Garcia and others. But Alonso quickly adapted to the Premier League. Obtained an absolute main position, he and Steven - Gerrard's partner, attracted numerous media and fans praise.
The pair are now at the Manchester Stadium.
Liverpool can't get around Alonso every time they attack. Even if Liverpool are suppressed by Manchester City, they can still notice Alonso when talking about their offense. He is even more dazzling than Gerrard on the field.
Liverpool fans in the stands. Cheers to Alonso again and again.
Wan Sheng sat on the coach's bench. Looking at the performance of Xavi Alonso, I have to sigh, the talented players are really different. When the entire team is suppressed, Alonso can still perform so calmly, and the key is that he still Very young, this is absolutely world class.
When Wan Sheng studied Liverpool's squad, they knew to pay special attention to two players - Steven Gerrard. The other is Alonso.
Against a player with soft skills like Gerrard, general defense actually works well. The key is to be afraid of Gerrard's long-range shot threatening the goal, but the goal guarded by James can still be trusted. Wansheng is not too worried, but Alonso is not easy to deal with. Such a player with outstanding physique and outstanding skills, I think It is almost impossible to completely defend, and it may be difficult for him to find opportunities in front of the goal, but creating opportunities for his teammates is his greatest threat.
How to deal with a midfielder with outstanding skills and physicality?
The most direct way Wansheng can think of is to find someone to guard him closely. If it is not possible, he will defend strongly, foul at critical moments, and in short, cut off his contact with other teammates.
This defense is directly effective against anyone.
But Wansheng didn't do that, because he still had confidence in the team's defense, and now the team's defense relies on the means, in addition to defending positions, retreating and pressing, and his two coaching skills --
"Fortified Bulwark (Higher Order):
Passive: When all players are in the defensive state, the defensive attribute evaluation is increased by 2
Active activation: The goalkeeper is the last line of defense. Under the power of the strong barrier, the reaction speed of the team you lead and the goalkeeper will increase by 100% (can only be activated once per game, lasts for five minutes, passive after activation loses its effect). "
"Resolute interception, defensive class, perfect skill from coach Max.
When your team is in play, the steal success rate increases by 20%.
When your player is in play, all defensive stats increase by 1.
When your player completes a steal, the 'passing' attribute rating increases by 5. "
The effect of these two skills is very obvious.
'Resolute Interception' was an early opportunity. Wan Shengli used the mission reward upgrade opportunity to upgrade it to Coach Max's perfect skill, which increased the steal success rate to 20%, and also improved the team's performance. Defensive ability, and an increase in passing balls after a steal; 'Solid Barrier' is a high-level skill in the Wansheng upgrade draw, and the effect is also obvious. As long as the team retreats to defend, the defensive attribute evaluation will increase by 2. But the main skills are still used at critical moments. Usually, the team's defense increase is obviously more effective than the goalkeeper's own five-minute 'Brother Chun' state.
These two defensive skills are also all of Wansheng's defensive skills. Now he is a 'training specialist', and if he wants to acquire new defensive and offensive skills, he can only rely on various tasks and achievement rewards.
The effect of the two defensive skills, coupled with Manchester City's own defensive foundation and the full attack, full defense, running and positioning of the new season's training, the team's defense will be so solid.
This is why Wansheng has confidence in the team's defense.
If he had met Liverpool before, he might have asked a certain player to mark Xavi Alonso in particular, but now he doesn't have to. With such pressure on the opponent and his own defense is still quite solid, if Xavi - Alonso can still perform very well, it is really equivalent to 'God is behind the opponent', and no one can do anything.
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On the field, Xavi Alonso played really hard.
He knows that the team is very passive, so he has to organize the attack well, but City's pressing is too strong. The tight defense made the game very tense, and the rhythm became much faster. He was a little uncomfortable, but he still insisted on relying on his own ability to revitalize the offense.
After getting the ball this time. Alonso suddenly started bypassing Morris. Came a through ball, kicked the ball to the right side.
Rise on the left followed and got the ball!
Many Liverpool fans in the stands raised their voices, because there was an open space in front of Riise, and Riise tried to bring the ball forward when he got the ball. At this moment, he noticed a Manchester City player following.
David Silva, a young man specially told by the coach before the game.
For young people. Old players always have some contempt in their hearts. He also felt that the opponent was a rookie in the Premier League, as did Riise. When he noticed David Silva, he did not pass the ball immediately, but continued to dribble the ball, seemingly trying to get rid of David Silva.
David Silva runs two steps to keep up!
Reese was overjoyed, he quickly pulled the ball back, and the frequency of his legs also slowed down.
really. David Silva slowed down and seemed to be unable to keep up!
Reese raised the corners of his mouth. He thought, 'This kid is in the loop', but what he didn't know was that David Silva had been playing as a midfielder in Spain. How could he have been deceived so easily? Suddenly, a Manchester City player in a blue and black striped jersey broke out with a clean kick.
Riise hit the right foot with him, he couldn't help staggering forward and almost fell to the ground. At this time, out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the stealer - Manchester City's young defender Lescott!
Suddenly, there was a huge cheer from the Manchester City fans in the stands. This sound was much louder than the Liverpool fans just now. The Manchester City fans seemed to be using their voices to tell the Liverpool people - don't be too arrogant, this is the Manchester Stadium!
At the same time, many people shouted Lescott's name, apparently very satisfied with the full-back teenager's steal.
Manchester Stadium commentator Berbat also praised, "Lescott's stealing is very decisive. After a few months, his performance has become more and more stable. I believe that in another two years, he will be A world-class centre-back, maybe from now on, we're going to have to expect him to be in the England squad..."
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Liverpool's attack was over, and it was Man City's turn to attack.
Manchester City had already suppressed Liverpool very well. There was not much time to change the ball. Just when Liverpool's frontcourt players just ran back to the center line, Manchester City's fast break had already played halftime.
The speed of this counterattack is too fast!
"Counterattack! Manchester City's counterattack!" Berbat followed and shouted. He seemed a little distracted when he praised Lescott just now. When he finished saying this, the football was already close to the Liverpool penalty area, but no one would blame him at this time. All eyes were on Manchester City's attack.
Anelka got the ball!
His position was broken in front of the penalty area line, and it was possible to complete the shot by raising his foot, and Liverpool's back line was tense.
Everyone knows how crazy Anelka's state is. He scored no less than Arsenal's gold-medal scorer Henry when he played two games less.
In the summer, Anelka even had to leave Manchester City. At that time, no one kept him. Many people thought that he was a thing of the past. He also dragged down the whole team in Manchester City. There were even rumors in the Manchester City team that he had a conflict with head coach Wan Sheng, but no one could question his ability.
He is indeed a top striker in the world!
The attention of Liverpool's defenders was all focused on Anelka. Carragher, who was defending in front of him, stared at the ball under his feet with wide eyes, watching for Anelka's next move at any time.
At this time, most people think that Anelka will choose to shoot directly!
Berbat also exclaimed, "Anelka's chance! He got the ball in front of the penalty area! Magical Anelka, what kind of goal is he going to show us!?"
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Wan Sheng also paid attention to Anelka.
He didn't know how Anelka would choose, but he knew that the best option was to put the ball to the left, because Robbie Fowler, who was inserted in the back, was almost in position.
This is a great opportunity!
As long as it operates normally according to the tactical routine, the football will appear at the feet of Robbie Fowler, who will directly enter the penalty area and have the opportunity to face the goalkeeper.
But will Anelka choose to pass the ball?
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At this time, Anelka may not have time to think too much. With Carragher in front of him, he has no time to think about tactics and the like. He just protects the ball according to his personal reaction.
Finnan on the other side came over. If he was surrounded by two people, he would only end up with a steal.
Anelka is very aware of this, because before being 'banned from the team', he had already had a lot of similar experiences. He glanced left and right, and then saw the space on the left, he passed it without thinking. past.
At the moment of passing the ball, the Liverpool commentator was still easily saying, "Anelka is surrounded!"
Berbatt is saying, "Be careful!"
Seeing Anelka's pass, Wan Sheng let out a long sigh and then raised his heart again.
On the field of play, Robbie Fowler, who was inserted in the back, received a pass from Anelka when there was almost no defense. There was a big gap in front of him, and he broke into the penalty area without resistance!
Seeing this scene, Wan Sheng couldn't help clenching his fists!
The game is going according to his script!
"Anelka divided the ball to the left, Robbie Fowler!? Great opportunity!!" Berbat reacted and shouted in surprise, "Fowler! He broke into the penalty area and faced the goalkeeper!"
Only then did he keep up with Finnan who wanted to help defend and ran towards Robbie Fowler. His position was slightly better, but his reaction was slow for a moment, making it very difficult for him to stop in front of Fowler.
He immediately stretched out his right foot!
The long leg was directly in front of Robbie Fowler. Fowler did not expect the opponent to defend like this. He stumbled to the ground without reacting at all, and rolled forward twice before stopping.
"Penalty kick!?"
"Penalty kick!!" The referee ran over and awarded Manchester City a penalty directly.
The Manchester City fans cheered in surprise, the sound resounded in the sky, and the Manchester Stadium was boiling at this moment.
Everyone knows what a penalty kick means. A penalty kick does not necessarily represent a goal, but it represents at least 80% of the possible goals. As long as there are goals, it becomes much easier for Manchester City to win. Many people have seen Manchester City. Another victory is in sight.
But Wan Sheng was not happy, instead, he was full of worry.
He just paid attention to Robbie Fowler, who was slowly standing up in front of Liverpool. Fowler grinned hoarsely and patted his legs.
It doesn't look like much of a problem, but it's still very worrying. (To be continued ~^~)