Chapter 1611 Yang Yang Is a Genius!
"Ajax managed to steal the ball."
"Frankie de Jong made a long pass to clear the siege, Jovic stopped to Yang Yang, and then passed to the right."
"Sancho got the ball, took a step forward, and passed it diagonally to the baseline..."
"Very simple counterattack coordination, Ajax's counterattack is very fast!"
"Ashraf is sprinting forward, he is almost unstoppable on the wing and no one can stop him..."
"Look at Ajax's counterattack this time."
"Ashraf catches the ball on the right side of the Liverpool box, low pass to the center..."
"Jovic..."
"Van Dijk made a contribution at a critical moment!"
"Liverpool's central defender is still very solid in defense. He got stuck in time and took the first step to block the ball."
"If Jovic really grabs this counterattack, then the goal is a high probability event."
"This is the characteristic of Ajax, the counterattack is very fast, and they play very resolutely!"
"Especially Ashraf's fast back plug this time, it's almost like a rocket."
"Ajax's passing and receiving coordination is also very fast, basically passing with one kick, only Sancho made a slight adjustment."
"Liverpool should be more careful. After all, it is really dangerous to give the opponent such a chance."
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Live TV footage can also be seen, Klopp shouting nervously to Liverpool players from the sidelines.
It can be seen that this time Ajax's quick counterattack made him break out in a cold sweat.
This is the characteristic of Ajax!
From grabbing the ball to counterattacking, the whole conversion process is very efficient and very fast.
Liverpool has even deployed heavy troops in the frontcourt, and the whole team has pressed to the vicinity of Ajax's 30-meter area, but Ajax still relied on teamwork to pass the ball out.
Frankie De Jong's response and long pass, Jovic stopped the ball to Yang Yang, and then Yang Yang distributed the ball to the right with a bigger gap...
This kind of threat is really too big!
But Klopp is still determined to grab a goal.
He is very clear that Ajax is young and the players are inexperienced. If they are allowed to continue playing like this, they will play with more confidence, but if Liverpool can grab a ball, then Ajax's mentality will collapse. of.
At that time, even if Yang Yang is a god, there is no way to change the mood of other players.
More importantly, Liverpool has advanced into the Ajax penalty area many times.
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The charming temptation made Klopp choose to maintain the status quo and not adjust.
The Liverpool players on the pitch have also become more engaged.
Ajax's counterattack looked like a provocation to Liverpool, which would only further stimulate their anger and fighting spirit, but it did not affect their confidence at all.
Facing the powerful Real Madrid, Liverpool will lack confidence, but facing Ajax, Liverpool will not!
The Red Army is not Bayern Munich, not Manchester United, not Juventus, not Barcelona.
At least, in terms of defensive strength, Liverpool is better than these players!
This was reflected on the pitch, and Liverpool's offense began to play more resolutely.
But just over four minutes after the last counterattack, Ajax once again completed the defense on the left side of the penalty area.
Salah dribbled the ball in from the right, was double-teamed by Frenkie de Jong and Militao, and poked the ball to Tagliafico on the left. The Argentine left-back pressed Salah in place. Before, a long pass from the left foot was sent directly to the frontcourt.
Jovic was on the left side of the front field, before Matip stopped the ball, but the Liverpool central defender was behind him.
After the Serbian center stopped the ball, he made a behind the ball, and Neres sprinted quickly along the left wing.
Arnold, who has become famous this season, quickly returned to his position and blocked Neres on the right side of the penalty area.
Neres slowed down, waiting for his teammates in the middle to catch up, while he dribbled the ball straight to Arnold.
One-on-one, Neres has enough confidence.
I saw the continuous skillful fake moves of the Brazilian left forward. After deceiving Arnold, he suddenly stabbed the ball to the bottom line, accelerated himself to catch up, and passed to the back point.
After Jovic pulled the side, Yang Yang went to the front. After seeing Neres pass the ball, he let go of Van Dijk, ran to the right side of the penalty area, and stopped the ball before Robertson.
The ball came to a steady stop at Yang Yang's feet, with Robertson behind him, Van Dijk behind him, Wijnaldum back in place, and Yang Yang was caught by three defenders.
But Yang Yang made an emergency stop first, posing as if he wanted to smash the ball and cut inward, which immediately frightened the heartbeats of Liverpool's defensive players.
Yang Yang is proficient with both left and right feet, and he is good at hitting the goal after cutting inside, which can not be ignored.
Just as the Liverpool players tightened the encirclement, Yang Yang suddenly passed the ball back to the right.
It was Ashraf who didn't know when he suddenly jumped in. After getting the ball, he went straight to the bottom line, and the low ball was sent to the goal.
Sancho, who had disappeared just now, suddenly appeared, grabbed the landing point like a ghost, and hit a far corner at close range.
At this critical moment, Alisson suddenly jumped out from the side, and with an unbelievable posture, he threw the kick in the small penalty area out.
In an instant, the entire stadium was in an uproar!
Ajax's counterattack was too sharp!
The cooperation is really good and clever!
But Liverpool's defense, whether it's Van Dijk's key steal just now, or Alisson's side attack this time, is incredible.
Sancho was so angry that he yelled in the penalty area, obviously feeling very depressed about the missed goal.
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"Ajax's two counter-attacks were quite dangerous."
Mourinho's shouts came from the live broadcast of bein TV.
The Portuguese madman himself is a master of counterattacks, and defensive counterattacks have always been his forte.
"I have to say that the counterattack of Yang Yang's team is really eye-catching. We can see that every time from stealing the ball to counterattacking, they played very fast. This is very rare in European football. .”
"Yes." Wenger also agreed, "This is the biggest feature of Ajax, and it is also Yang Yang's most commendable place, but it can also reflect that Liverpool does not have much advantage in the scene at this moment. Some are too hotheaded, if Klopp still wants to continue to gamble, then it's hard to say who will score first."
"Haha." Mourinho laughed, "Yes, I am now more optimistic about Ajax scoring first, if Klopp does not make changes."
In the live broadcast, Yang Yang ran over and held down Sancho, who was yelling and venting, and signaled the boy not to be so irritable.
"Needless to say Yang Yang's tactical value on the court, Ajax's two counterattacks were all transitioned by him, and the psychological effect is also obvious enough. In this case, he appeased Sancho immediately. It proves his great role in itself." Wenger analyzed solemnly.
"That's right, so I have always said that Yang Yang's role is far underestimated, not only in Real Madrid, but also in Ajax. He is not only a player, a coach, but also a team player. His spiritual leader is called his soul." Mourinho also highly admires Yang Yang.
And soon, Klopp was seen walking to the sidelines and directing the team to change their style of play.
"Klopp really still wants to be stable. This is a rational choice." Wenger agreed.
"Yes, today's Ajax has gradually stabilized its position. In less than fifteen minutes, young players began to adapt to the pressure and rhythm of the Champions League. Under such circumstances, Liverpool has missed the opportunity to score a goal. Opportunity, you can only slow down and make sure you don’t lose the ball.”
Wenger nodded and said: "But once Liverpool slows down, they can't control the ball. Wijnaldum, Henderson and Fabinho can't control the ball, and Liverpool can't control the ball. Gene, so the next situation should change, Ajax should be able to get more possession of the ball, Liverpool will take the initiative to give up the ball."
"This is the test of Ajax's offensive ability." Mourinho smiled expectantly, "Klopp's defense has improved a lot this season. If you can create a threat, it will probably turn into Liverpool fighting back and hitting Ajax in the back."
"Henderson and Wijnaldum are very good at passing the ball behind," Wenger reminded.
"I have to say that the fighting skills in the opening stage were very exciting. I really didn't expect that Yang Yang was only 32 years old, but in terms of tactical sophistication, pre-match preparation, formation and on-the-spot command, he faced Klopp. He didn't lose the wind at all." Mourinho couldn't believe it.
"If there is a so-called genius, there is no doubt, I believe, Yang Yang is this kind of genius!"
Wenger also praised repeatedly, "The key is that his coaching style has changed a lot, and he adopts different strategies according to different opponents. This is very rare. It makes me feel that I am really old!"
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The commentary of two world-renowned coaches on BeIN TV did not spread to the scene of the UEFA Champions League final in Madrid.
But with Klopp's active adjustments, Liverpool really took the initiative to give up the ball and adopted a more secure tactic as the two famous coaches said, which led to Ajax's recovery on the scene.
Yang Yang is also very clear that this transformation has advantages and disadvantages.
The good thing is that Ajax finally survived Liverpool's opening punches and was temporarily safe.
Next, Liverpool's press and pressure will be much reduced, and Ajax will barely gain a foothold.
But the downside is, with the ball in hand, how will Ajax turn the possession advantage into an offensive threat?
Also, how to ensure Liverpool's counterattack after stealing the ball?
Yang Yang is in the middle of the game, but his mind is always very clear. Coupled with Harvey Alonso and the coaching staff on the sidelines, he is well aware of the situation on the field and clearly knows every move of the enemy and us.
Klopp does not intend to take any risks, and neither does Yang Yang.
The unknown game of the competition!
Ajax is at a disadvantage regardless of age, strength, and experience. Facing Liverpool, which has reached the Champions League final for two consecutive seasons, Yang Yang really has no confidence to pursue victory and spectacle at the same time.
The only thing he can do now is to try his best to pursue victory.