Liverpool are also trying their best to change, but obviously, they are not very successful.
It was as if the Crystal Palace players were on top of their game, pressing each and every one of them like crazy, as if they didn't feel tired.
Liverpool's players were forced to scramble.
The forward players did not get too many opportunities, but as long as they got the opportunity, they would complete good shots. This is the strength of a giant like Liverpool, especially the forward players who are very good at seizing opportunities.
Strong. Of course, except Sterling.
However, Sterling is still very powerful at this stage and is not as happy as he will be in later generations.
This guy Sterling really caused a lot of trouble for Crystal Palace.
Sterling was very fast and very flexible with his feet, which caused a lot of trouble for Zhang Linpeng. However, Zhang Linpeng still worked hard and used his strong body to block and defend Sterling, and the effect was pretty good.
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However, just now, Sterling broke through Zhang Linpeng and entered the penalty area.
Suarez had a very good opportunity in the penalty area and excitedly raised his hand to ask for the ball.
As long as Sterling passes the football, the goal is almost certain to be scored.
But Sterling didn't seem to mean Suarez's words, and he just shot with a kick.
Then, with Zhang Linpeng's close defense and strong resistance to interference, Sterling shot the football hard into the side netting.
Liverpool missed the opportunity.
Seeing this, Suarez was naturally very angry, very angry.
He raised his hands towards Sterling, and there were a lot of things he wanted to say but couldn't.
No wonder Suarez wants to leave Liverpool and can't even keep him.
oops!
Rogers on the sidelines sighed when he saw this, feeling very sorry. What a great opportunity.
Pascoe beside him kept shaking his head, and immediately shouted loudly into the stadium, scolding Sterling.
In this game, Liverpool didn't have many opportunities. They finally got such an opportunity, how could they not seize it?
Very speechless.
Rogers turned to look at the big screen and sighed.
They, Liverpool, missed the best opportunity in the first half. Now there is less than five minutes left before the end of the first half. They, Liverpool, should have no chance.
Here Crystal Palace launched a ferocious attack.
Even full-back Zhang Linpeng rushed forward and directly blocked the ball. Liverpool's defensive players were more than a beat slow and watched Zhang Linpeng pass by.
At the same time, Pogba in the middle accurately passed the football into Zhang Linpeng's path.
Zhang Linpeng directly turned his head and glanced at Liverpool's penalty area, and then still had time to calmly adjust his pace before making a cross. Zhang Linpeng was very well prepared this time, and he made the cross without pressure.
The kick was very accurate.
The ball speed is also very fast!
The football draws an arc and goes around
Skrtel entered the middle of the penalty area and flew directly to the head of Lukaku who jumped up.
"Header, Lukaku!" Mortensen roared excitedly, his voice like thunder.
The hearts of the Liverpool fans at the scene were about to be scared out of their chests.
With a bang, the football immediately shot towards Liverpool's goal like a cannonball.
The speed of the ball was so fast that the Liverpool fans were desperate!
But at this moment, Mignolet came and covered the sky with one hand, and with one palm he actually pushed the goal that Lukaku was bound to score over the baseline.
oops!
The scene immediately echoed with the regretful voices of Crystal Palace fans.
This opportunity was really great, but it was a pity that the Crystal Palace people did not seize the opportunity. If this goal was scored, Crystal Palace would be three goals ahead, and the game would basically be killed.
It's a pity, it's really such a pity.
Lukaku immediately turned around and gave a thumbs up to Zhang Linpeng, indicating that Zhang Linpeng passed the ball well and well.
Corner kick!
Crystal Palace got a corner kick at the end of the first half.
This should be the last attack in the first half. Almost all Liverpool players returned to the penalty area to participate in defense. They did not want to concede the ball again at this time. If they conceded the ball again, they, Liverpool, would definitely lose this game.
Yes.
Liverpool's players defended very actively, almost sticking to the Crystal Palace players.
At this moment, Robertson glanced at the penalty area and then arced the football into Liverpool's penalty area.
The football flies forward quickly.
Van Dijk rushed out quickly and looked back at the moon.
The football hit the outside of the goal post with a clang, and then bounced off the baseline. The goal post was still trembling.
hiss!
This goal frightened the Liverpool fans so much that they even stopped breathing at that moment.
It was really too dangerous. They even thought the goal had been scored.
Danger, really too dangerous.
Fortunately, they were lucky, otherwise the ball would have really been lost.
Rogers on the sidelines saw this, his heart twitched, and he almost had a heart attack. This was really scary. Pascoe didn't perform much better next to him. It was really...
Too dangerous.
Fortunately, luck was on their side and the ball was not conceded.
beep!
At this time, the referee blew the whistle to end the first half of the game. Crystal Palace, playing away from home, led Liverpool 2-0 and occupied the absolute top spot.
This is something the Liverpool people didn’t expect. They didn’t expect the Crystal Palace people’s performance in this game.
The fact that they are in such good condition gives them a feeling of invincibility. They are all thinking: Do Liverpool have a chance to win this game?
At this time, Rogers frowned. Crystal Palace's tactics really surprised him. The high-position pressing was too intense. He felt that the second half of the game should be their chance. After all, the Crystal Palace people were so crazy in the first half.
Running and pressing, there should be physical problems in the second half of the game. At that time, it will be the perfect opportunity for Liverpool to counterattack.
Of course, the premise is that Liverpool cannot concede any more goals. If they concede another goal and are three goals behind, it will be difficult to catch up.
Therefore, Rogers has been emphasizing defense during the halftime break, hoping that Liverpool's players will be serious and active, and will not concede the third goal. Waiting for the opportunity, waiting for the Crystal Palace people's physical fitness to have problems, they Liverpool will launch a counterattack
, Liverpool have a 70-80% chance of winning this game.
The Liverpool players nodded one after another, saying that they understood. They had remembered what Rogers said and were prepared to follow Rogers' arrangements.
Seeing the reaction of the Liverpool players, Rogers' confidence was restored.
He felt that Liverpool's chances of winning this game were quite high. After all, this was their home court. More importantly, the Crystal Palace people attacked too fiercely in the first half and did not know how to restrain themselves. Their physical fitness will definitely explode in the second half of the game.
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Now they, Liverpool, just have to wait quietly.
Once the opponent's physical fitness begins to show problems, it's time for Liverpool to counterattack.
Soon the players from both sides returned to the stadium, and the second half of Liverpool's home game against Crystal Palace officially began.
Sure enough, as Rogers expected, Crystal Palace was still in that crazy state in the second half of the game, running wildly and pressing hard. If this continues, these guys in Crystal Palace won't be able to last for twenty minutes at all, and it will soon be their turn to be the Liverpool team.
Attack and win the game.
Rogers immediately turned to look at Tong Yi, shook his head slightly, and said to himself, "You are indeed very powerful, but you are still too young. I will teach you a lesson today!"
Then he turned his head and looked quietly at the stadium, waiting for the opportunity to come.
At this time, Liverpool still did not have an advantage on the scene. The Crystal Palace people's high-position pressing was really too hard and fierce, like hungry beasts. Just getting up and running made the Liverpool people feel like they were retreating. This Crystal Palace person was really
It's so brutal, and the movements are quite big.
However, these actions are considered routine actions in the Premier League.
Therefore, Liverpool seems very passive now.
However, the Liverpool players were very excited and confident. They found that Rogers was very right. These Crystal Palace players were really crazy. They didn’t know how to restrain themselves or how to allocate their physical fitness to gifts. They were so crazy.
If they run around and press hard, they won't be able to continue playing normally, and their physical fitness will soon have problems.
Now the Liverpool players are just waiting for the opportunity to appear.
However, now they have to grit their teeth and defend.
Because at this time, Crystal Palace's high-position press and attack were very fierce. If they didn't bite the bullet and defend, they would soon concede the third goal.
You can’t throw the third ball away!
If they lose them, Liverpool will basically have no chance.
Boom, Pogba on the opposite side suddenly took a shot at the front of the penalty area. The ball was very fast, like lightning, which frightened the Liverpool players.
The quality of this ball was so high that they almost thought they had lost it.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, Mignolet stood up and made a great save, saving Pogba's long shot from the bottom line. The Liverpool players breathed a sigh of relief, and it was so dangerous.
Rogers on the sidelines felt that God was on their side, Liverpool, otherwise the goal would have been scored. It seemed that their Liverpool team should definitely win this game.
Rogers immediately ran to the sidelines and reminded the Liverpool players to step up their defense and not give the Crystal Palace players a chance.
The Liverpool players nodded one after another to show their understanding.
The Liverpool fans at the scene were confused. Aren't we lagging behind at this time? You just don't want people to attack crazily, but you also ask people to strengthen defense? Can defense occasionally allow the team to reverse the comeback? Defense can win the victory
?
Liverpool fans think that Rodgers has lost his mind and has a lump in his skull.
Even many Liverpool fans were dissatisfied with Rogers' coaching and responded with boos. Rogers' on-the-spot reaction in this game was really terrible. Under such a situation, he didn't even make any adjustments.
, he is simply a “talent”!
Shhhhhhh!
Liverpool fans were very dissatisfied, but Rogers didn't care at all.
You all don’t understand!
I, Rogers, am waiting for an opportunity!
I'm waiting for the opportunity for the Crystal Palace players to explode physically. When that happens, all the Liverpool fans at the scene will be able to understand that he is showing courage to show off his weakness to the enemy. When the time comes, you will definitely praise me.
I, Rogers, have done everything and planned everything!
Just wait and see how our Liverpool counterattack Crystal Palace and win this game.
Liverpool fans, just wait and see the show!
beep!
The referee blew his whistle and pointed to the penalty spot in Liverpool's penalty area.
The referee awarded Crystal Palace a penalty kick!
Rogers' smile suddenly froze on his face, his eyes widened in disbelief!
Gift crab!
OMG!
This chapter has been completed!