Chapter 497 Upside Down Golden Hook

In fact, if it weren't for Manchester United's first three rounds, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice, Liverpool's performance so far this season is not bad, it can even be said to be quite good.

Why do you say that?

In the first half of the season, especially when Liverpool's performance was up and down, everyone questioned Benitez's rotation system, and some even ridiculed him. He has coached Liverpool in 99 games so far, almost none. keep the same lineup.

Although this statement is a bit exaggerated, it can also reflect Benitez's rotation system.

The Spaniard is also very strong. Whether he is inside the team or in external interviews, he has publicly stated that there is no problem with his rotation system, but people have not seen results.

And into December, with Liverpool winning 4-0 in a row, all doubts faded away.

Especially in the Christmas Devil's schedule, Liverpool showed strong competitiveness in the continuous battle. In the case of Chelsea and Arsenal having suffered setbacks and lost points, Liverpool has always maintained a momentum of keeping pace with Manchester United.

In the past six games, Liverpool have won five games, and they have not conceded a goal in these five games, which shows that the team's state has improved.

If it's just this, it doesn't explain the problem. The key lies in the maintenance and adjustment of the team's personnel, especially the injuries of the players. Liverpool is currently the least among the Premier League's top four.

However, unfortunately, among the fewest injuries, one of the team's weakest links was injured, the defensive midfielder.

Then Benitez made tactical adjustments, using Gerrard and Xavi Alonso to play 442. Aurelio also played two central midfielder games, and his performance was quite satisfactory.

However, Benitez still repeatedly stressed that the team needs to introduce a midfield defensive player during the winter break, so as to release Gerrard's attacking power, thus allowing Yang Yang and Gerrard to form an offensive dual-core in the frontcourt.

But the race still has to go on.

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It's a tough fight at home against Bolton.

This Premier League powerhouse is currently ranked fourth in the standings, and its strength is evident.

In the first half, Benitez again formed a 442 formation, Crouch and Kuyt started together, Yang Yang sat on the bench for rotation, Luis Garcia and Pennant played the two wings, Harvey Alonso and Gerrard once again joined forces in the midfield.

In the first half of the game, Liverpool dominated.

Crouch's starter brought tactical height to the home team and dominance in the penalty area, but after Yang Yang's rotation, Liverpool's offense lost its speed and became no longer sharp. main.

This makes it easy for Bolton to defend.

The first half was a zero-to-zero draw. After changing sides in the second half, Benitez still had no idea of ​​substitution.

This is his midfield arrangement.

"Yang, you have to wait patiently and watch carefully, especially the movement of Bolton's back line."

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Yang Yang himself is very aware of his own situation.

The first time I experienced the Devil's schedule during the winter break, I was really uncomfortable.

In the past three years, in the Eredivisie league, he usually rested in the winter, and he adapted to the rhythm of the Eredivisie league, but when he arrived in the Premier League, instead of getting a rest, he faced the most difficult and challenging times. 's schedule.

It's not that he can't endure hardship, but that he can't show his state.

He is now in a situation where he has more than his heart, but his state is unable to play.

Benitez and the coaching staff are also very aware of his situation and keep telling him that this is a normal phenomenon, which is the case for all players who come to the Premier League for the first time.

Cristiano Ronaldo?

This is his fourth season in the Premier League!

And Yang Yang kept comforting himself and adjusting his emotions.

The game continued on the pitch, Liverpool could not attack for a long time, but put a huge offensive pressure on Bolton.

Campo, who used to play for Real Madrid, was shown a yellow card for a foul on Pennant in the 58th minute.

It was at this time that Benitez asked assistant coach Yesterdan to come over and call Yang Yang.

Since he has already warmed up, Yang Yang can go on at any time.

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"We see that Benitez is finally going to make a substitution adjustment!"

With the exclamation of the on-site commentator, the entire Anfield stadium was boiling.

In the chairman's stand, the families of Liverpool's players sat together, and Su Ye sat with Gerrard's girlfriend Curran.

She was wearing a black down jacket, a knitted cotton hat purchased from the Liverpool fan store on her head, and a Liverpool scarf wrapped around her pink neck. The face looks particularly pure and natural, which is unforgettable at a glance.

Even in a group of fashionably dressed wives, it was difficult to conceal Su Ye's refined appearance, which attracted much attention.

Seeing Yang Yang standing on the sidelines, hearing the voice of the commentator and the cheers of the fans, Su Ye also stood up excitedly and cheered for Yang Yang vigorously.

This scene was naturally captured by the live broadcast and transmitted to the big screen at the scene, as well as in front of all Premier League fans around the world watching the game live.

All the Liverpool fans in the audience were chanting Yang Yang's name, which made everyone see Yang Yang's popularity at Anfield. He is definitely the worthy leader of the Red Army this season.

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Yang Yang stood on the sidelines, waiting for the chance to play the dead ball.

Beside him, Yesterdam gestured towards him with a tactical board, gently reminding him to pay more attention to passes from the right, especially Pennant.

The king of crosses in the Premier League last season was quite accurate in his crosses from the right.

And now Campo has a yellow card in his body, Benitez obviously still has to continue to strengthen the attack on the right, blow up Bolton's left in one fell swoop, and create more opportunities for the team's offense.

"OK, I get it!" Yang Yang nodded as he sorted out his shorts.

"Okay, come on!" Yesterdam patted Yang Yang's shoulder lightly, then turned around and returned to the coaching area.

Soon, in the 60th minute, Yang Yang replaced Luis Garcia with a chance of a dead ball.

For a time, there was thunderous applause at Anfield, and the fans shouted loudly.

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After playing, the ball was quickly cleared by Bolton.

Yang Yang had a quick sprint on the left, but it was more like a warm-up because the ball didn't come near him at all.

And this time, Yang Yang also felt that although he was not in the best condition, he was still doing well.

On the one hand, it depends on his daily accumulation and self-discipline, but also thanks to Benitez and the coaching staff, Yesterdam and Winston Bogarde for his state adjustment and training arrangements.

When Bolton attacked, Yang Yang expanded his range of activities.

On the one hand, he warms up by running and looks for the state of the game, and on the other hand, he is patiently looking for opportunities.

Liverpool soon succeeded in stealing the ball and sent it to the right again, and Finnan came to attack.

The attack on the right was very urgent, but Yang Yang did not keep up immediately on the left, but paid attention to the timing.

After the ball was handled by Crouch, it was passed to Kuyt.

After the Dutch striker got the ball, he got rid of a defender and quickly passed back to the right side of the penalty area to Pennant.

Almost at this moment, Yang Yang suddenly and quickly slashed into the penalty area, and raised his right hand high to ask for the ball.

Pennant was obviously instructed by the coaching staff. As soon as he saw Yang Yang slanting into the penalty area, he immediately chose to make a cross. Crouch and Kuyt also took away the defensive players immediately to create space for Yang Yang.

At that moment, Bolton's players had no idea who Liverpool's cross from the right was looking for, and the entire first half was played around Crouch and Kuyt, so they looked When the two players moved, they immediately rushed forward.

But as a result, the left side of the restricted area was empty.

Yang Yang quickly inserted into the gap, and looked up at the falling trend of the ball.

Unexpectedly, I don't know whether it was because of excessive physical energy consumption, which caused the technical movement to go out of shape, or whether Pennant did not understand Yang Yang's intention. Small bend.

As a result, Yang Yang ran away.

Yang Yang was taken aback, but almost in an instant, the whole person calmed down, and a thought flashed in his mind.

That was Crouch's golden hook against Galatasaray in the Champions League group stage.

It's the only shot he can think of right now.

As soon as he thought of this, Yang Yang quickly turned around, judging the falling trend of the ball, grasping the opportunity, as soon as his legs exerted force, the whole person quickly turned upside down...

This kind of upside-down golden hook is completely different from ordinary shooting, especially in mid-air, it relies almost entirely on the strength of the core muscles of the waist and abdomen, and after Yang Yang takes off, the strength of his legs is quickly transmitted to the core muscles of the waist and abdomen.

He gritted his teeth and clenched his fists hard, turning his whole body over.

When the ball came, he used his waist and abdomen to quickly transfer the power back to his right leg and kick it out quickly.

The whole process happened in an instant, he had no extra time to think and judge, and he had his back to the goal, so he could only rely on his own feelings to judge the trajectory of the ball, the timing of the foot, and the touch. The position of the ball, but also to determine the movement of the goalkeeper and the orientation of the shot.

All of this looks complicated, but it's actually quite simple.

Because by feeling!

This is a feeling that can only be felt by oneself, but cannot be described in words.

When he hit the ball with his right foot on the instep, Yang Yang had a particularly strong feeling.

The ball was hit!

Do you have?

do not know!

Because he has to think about how he will land next.

This is also a kind of knowledge, because the posture of landing is wrong, and it is likely to cause injury to yourself.

And this requires the core muscles to work.

The whole process sounds complicated, but it actually happens in the blink of an eye.

Even if the goal was scored, Yang Yang didn't have time to think about it.

Until he carefully adjusted his posture and fell on the grass.