Chapter 821 Who Should I Replace?

The opponent's penalty kick failed, and the Manchester United players were thinking that if they survived the disaster, they would be lucky. Pochettino made a tactical gesture to Sun Wu to push forward.

The penalty kick was missed, and the Liverpool players were a little confused, but they soon came to their senses under Klopp's roar, and the instincts cultivated on countless training grounds kept their pace from stopping at all.

In an instant, Liverpool used a fierce but smooth and tacit high-position press to make Manchester United falter again. There was not much time left in the first half, but the Liverpool people did not intend to answer the locker room with a score of 0-1.

Sun Wu couldn't help it anymore, and after using an awkward move to push the ball into the center of Di Maria's feet, he made a gesture to Thomas Muller.

Soon, both Klopp and Pochettino on the sidelines noticed the change.

"Switching left and right?" Mortensen smacked his lips. "It should be Best's on-the-spot adjustment. Griezmann can play on both sides, but Germans rarely appear on the left."

Without excellent dribbling ability or excellent reverse footing ability, it is difficult for Thomas Muller to help the offense when he goes to the left. Sun Wu is purely to let Erwa help defend. Of course, the grid on the other side Rizman was liberated.

In the 42nd minute, Coutinho crossed the right side of the penalty area. Gotze took the ball and passed with his left foot but was blocked by Ashley Young. Piszczek passed the ball back to Thomas Muller near the baseline. Interception again.

Erwa aimed at the right side of the other half with a big kick, and the ball flew straight to Griezmann and Moreno.

"Manchester United's counterattack!"

Griezmann was completely unfazed by the Spanish defender behind him. He looked back at the moon in the air and pointed the ball back to Sun Wu who was following him, and then accelerated forward himself.

Gerrard had already followed... When Sun Wu made a direct pass, the Jay team did not hesitate to throw another flying tackle!

But this time Sun Wu learned his lesson. He suddenly pulled the ball back with the sole of his foot, and at the same time his other foot was suspended in the air. Gerrard's feet passed five or six centimeters away from the ball.

Di Maria behind him had already pounced, and Henderson was also returning to defend. Sun Wu knew that there was no time, so he just poked with his toe and sent out the diagonal ball in the most time-saving way.

Lukaku, who had been running in circles, received the pass in the middle. He resisted Matip behind him and sent a diagonal pass with his right foot. This was a ball from behind.

After accelerating, Griezmann walked back in disappointment and suddenly turned back to accelerate again.

The blond Frenchman instantly shook off Moreno, thrust the ball diagonally towards Liverpool's penalty area.

"Great pass from Lukaku!"

"Manchester United's semi-single shot... oh, Henderson... this is a tactical foul!"

Lovren fought and retreated, but Henderson, who came from defense, knocked Griezmann down outside the penalty area with his shoulder.

Klopp couldn't help turning his head slightly and glanced at Pochettino, wondering in his mind whether this was Manchester United's pre-league countermeasures or Best's on-the-spot adjustment... It should be Best, otherwise he wouldn't have changed positions at this time. .

Looking at the triangle pass between Griezmann, Sun Wu and Lukaku just now, and then looking at Griezmann's instant speed to throw away Moreno, we know that Sun Wu's adjustment this time was very successful.

After Thomas Muller went to the left, Sun Wu deliberately leaned to the right, so that he could immediately receive Griezmann's header and return it to organize the offensive.

Klopp made a gesture to Henderson who was looking over, indicating that he should be cautious in his forward thrust and pay attention to Sun Wu's forward thrust.

"Actually, there is no need for Henderson to foul." Zhan Jun shook his head. "Manchester United's counterattack only has this point. It can be forced to the wing."

"But I can't be wrong. If Griezmann can get rid of Henderson, it will be easy to deal with Lovren in the penalty area." Zhang Lu had a different opinion, "Griezmann doesn't even have to get past Lovren. Lun, just change the angle and you can shoot."

Well, what Henderson is actually worried about is that Griezmann might dive after entering the penalty area. In case the referee wants to find a balance... Others don't know, but also whether the Liverpool players know that Di Maria was in yesterday's game. During the training, he also demonstrated to his teammates and taught them how to perform. It is said that Sun Wu's main job as an assistant coach at Manchester United is this...

For the next free kick, Manchester United almost stood still. Not to mention the two central defenders, even Thomas Muller did not go up. Only Griezmann and Lukaku were alone, one stood in front of the ball, and the other stood in front of the ball. The penalty area is on the line.

Klopp on the sidelines twisted his mouth. To be honest, there are not many guys in European football like Best who only focus on results and ignore face. Even Mourinho needs to maintain his grace now.

Griezmann's free kick failed to create any threat and flew directly out of the baseline. It was already stoppage time and the first half was about to end.

Manchester United wanted to take a breather, but Liverpool was a little wary of the speed that Griezmann showed just now. After the two sides spent a few minutes in tacit understanding and helplessness, the referee blew the whistle to end the first half.

Walking through the player tunnel and entering the home team's locker room, Klopp couldn't help but look back at the visiting team's locker room opposite... Changing positions from left to right is easy to say, but it is really not easy to make such an adjustment. Griezmann It was possible to create threats to suppress Piszczek and Gotze, but Best ingeniously chose to look for opportunities elsewhere, and the results were quickly achieved.

In the Manchester United dressing room.

"Substitution?" Sun Wu stood in the corner and said confidently. I, the assistant coach, have been stripped of very little power by you. I can always make adjustments during the game.

"Who should I replace?"

"Mane!"

"Thomas Muller!"

"Darren!"

Three or four names came out at the same time, and Miguel and Sun Wu stared at each other.

"There is a lack of speed in the frontcourt, so Mane replaced Thomas Muller." Miguel explained: "In this way, both wings can start fast, and even Mane and Griezmann go to the left, which can suppress Pioneer. Szczek and Gotze.”

"Not a bad idea." Sun Wu smiled calmly, "I am considering Fletcher. He can hold the midfielder position. With Schneiderlin, the defensive thickness in the backcourt will be greatly enhanced. I That will free up your hands..."

After saying the words, Sun Wu felt bad... His thinking was right, but his words were wrong. At first glance, it sounded like Miguel's adjustment was for the team, but his adjustment was for himself.

Sun Wu grinned, waved his hand and said: "Mauricio is the head coach, he makes the decision."

After saying this, Sun Wu walked to the tactical board in the center of the locker room and carefully looked at the positions of Liverpool's players.

Sturridge's performance in the first half was very average, lacking Firmino's connection. In fact, Liverpool's offensive quality after pressing high in the first half was very average. I wonder if Klopp will make adjustments.

In addition, Henderson's position is very particular. He can shoot long shots from outside the penalty area and even rush into the penalty area to grab points. Once Manchester United successfully gets rid of the high press, only Gerrard will be left in the middle of Liverpool's midfield.

In fact, Gerrard's defensive ability is not very strong. On the one hand, his defense relies on the anticipation brought by his rich experience and tactical literacy. On the other hand, it is the buff bonus of the captain of the Red Army. Of course, Matip is so flexible. The chess pieces will come up to help.

From this perspective, Mane may indeed become a pawn to reverse the situation, but this will sacrifice Thomas Muller... If he can choose, Sun Wu will let Lukaku off the field. It is difficult for the Belgian center to play between Matip and Matip. Lovren's team-up took advantage.