Chapter 81, the Beginning Is a War
The pre-match warm-up was over, and in the visiting Liverpool dressing room, Rodgers cheered for his players.
"Friends from the audience, good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the 2013-2014 English League Cup. Now we are broadcasting a focus game in the third round, Manchester United vs. Liverpool at home."
"Just now we introduced the starting lists of the two teams. For Liverpool, the biggest good news for them today is that striker Suarez is back from injury. You must know that in the league last season, although Liverpool finally ranked seventh in the league, but Suarez is very flashy. He ranks second in the Premier League scorer list with 23 goals. It is said that many strong teams such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus are very interested in Suarez. If he can continue last season. With the scoring momentum, it is estimated that Liverpool will not be able to keep him for too long."
"Manchester United has encountered a lot of difficulties. They are now suffering from injuries, and many defensive players cannot play. If this continues, it is estimated that Kim Tiger will not even be able to gather seven substitute players. I don't know. A young team able to hold on to Old Trafford successfully?"
"It must be fine!"
"Fuck the Liverpool boys today!"
The Crimson Bar was full today, and many Red Devils fans gathered here to watch the game. Everyone was in a lively atmosphere and focused on the live broadcast on TV.
Because today is Wednesday, many fans were unable to watch the game due to work reasons. They ran out of the office under various excuses and skipped work to watch the game at the Crimson Bar. Most of these people are members of the fan association of the "King of Demons".
"Why don't you have a drink?"
"I can't do it today. I ran business without telling the boss, so I sneaked over. I have to go back during the intermission for a while, and come back after showing my face."
"Your insurance company is really busy."
"Yeah, when I go back later, if I'm full of alcohol, I'll have to be fired by the boss. Stay away from me too, don't spill beer on me."
"You coward, ha ha ha ha!"
At this point the game has already started, with Manchester United wearing the traditional red shirt and Liverpool wearing the black away shirt. As soon as the game started, the two teams were on fire.
Liverpool kicked off first, captain Gerrard returned the ball to Lucas behind him, then he and Henderson rushed to Manchester United's frontcourt, while Liverpool's striker trident Moses, Suarez and Sturridge, At the moment when the opening whistle sounded, they had already killed near Manchester United's penalty area.
At this time, Lucas passed the ball to Moses, who moved forward quickly. Moses stopped the ball and accelerated on the flank. Lin quickly approached the side road and organized Moses to move forward.
Manchester United's midfielder Fletcher, on the other hand, was positioned backwards and defended in Smalling's position. Moses forced a cross, and the ball had already gone out of the bottom line during the movement, Manchester United's goal kick.
Although Liverpool's offense was fruitless, this opening three-pronged axe made Manchester United players break into a cold sweat. They expected that Liverpool's offense would be very sharp today, but they didn't expect them to use such a desperate kick, and they pressed heavily at the beginning. , creating a dangerous situation in front of Manchester United's goal.
As the ball flew out of the bottom line, the fans at the scene and in front of the TV were also surprised.
At this time, in the North Stand of Old Trafford, the famous "Sir Ferguson Stand", the King of Demons fan organization gathered there.
Fatty Rodney said with lingering fears: "It's very dangerous, when Moses passed the ball just now, Suarez and Sturridge in the middle were in place, and Gerrard and Henderson were also waiting outside the penalty area. One kick, thanks to Smalling getting on in time,
Moses didn't hit the right part, otherwise the ball would be in danger. "
Cook, the chairman of the King of Demons, nodded: "It was really dangerous just now. It seems that the Liverpool people are preparing to attack Old Trafford? Brothers, shout out and let those hateful Liverpool people see and see. We are great!"
The fans were very excited. At this time, in a prominent place in the stands, a strong man personally commanded: "Everyone listen to my slogan and cheer for our team together!"
"Now that Henderson has the ball, let's boo him!"
At this time, Cook next to him said with a smile: "It's a great honor for us to have the assistant coach directing the 'battle' in the stands today. I really hope you can accompany us to watch every game in the future. ."
The assistant coach in their mouth is the Manchester United assistant coach Phelan, who was suspended for one game. Because he was suspended for one game, he came to the stands to watch the game with the fans. Now he is excitedly commanding the fans to cheer. At this moment, he is not an assistant coach of Manchester United, but just a fanatical Red Devils fan.
Hearing Cook's words, Phelan glared at him fiercely: "Don't even think about it! Aren't you expecting me to be suspended! You will never have a chance to listen to me in the future, so hurry up and enjoy! Keep booing Liverpool with me, louder!"
This time it was Manchester United who got the ball, Liverpool have a front three, and Manchester United's attacking combination is also very active.
Mahrez is as sharp as ever. After a few games in the new season, he has now fully revealed the true character of a wing killer. Whether it is a breakthrough from the wing, a cross from the bottom or an inside shot, he is full of Giger. As the shadow of his youth, Giggs exclaimed when he was interviewed by reporters: "Mahrez is the best heir to his No. 11 jersey."
The same is true in this game. Mahrez faced Liverpool right-back Colo Toure. He changed direction continuously and made Colot Toure dizzy. In the end, Mahrez returned the ball from a small angle and handed it to the front of the penalty area. Kagawa Shinji.
Shinji Kagawa, who didn't get a chance in several consecutive games, also tried his best today. He wanted to perform well in front of the home fans. He received the ball without any pause. Icardi of spherulites. This dexterous pass is the unique skill of Kagawa Shinji.
After Icardi in the penalty area received the ball, he leaned against the tall Skrtel, and did not fight with the opponent with brute force, but turned around dexterously and stabbed the ball lightly with the toe of his right foot. Go straight to the dead end of the Liverpool goal.
Goalkeeper Mignolet was completely blocked by Skrtel, he didn't react at all, and watched Icardi kick and shoot!