"Juan!" Juan Mata shouted at Carlos. Juan Carlos turned his head and saw the flying football. Carlos chose to try a volley and long shot, but the ball was another
It was high and flying, and flew directly to the stands, which caused the Liverpool fans who had already entered the stands to boo and boo.
Carlos didn't care about this at all. This young man who was about to turn 21 had a big heart. The boos from the fans in his ears were far less annoying than being honked by the car behind him.
"Hahaha." Mata laughed unceremoniously when he saw Carlos's shot hit the plane.
Carlos rolled his eyes and ignored it. He had been practicing long-range shots and was still improving. Of course, he didn't know that this was due to the skill card bonus of head coach Li Ang. However, most of Carlos' long-range shots were
That kind of powerful shot, the football is like a cannonball, the ball is extremely fast and powerful. Such a long shot is either a jerk, but as long as it hits the goal frame, it is very threatening. However, Carlos is now
His level is mostly limited to shooting from close to the ground, and the volley shot with the football above the knee. Whether it can pose a threat to the opponent's goal depends on his character and luck.
Not far away, Inter Milan's goalkeeper Cesar was practicing quick reactions to turn around and make sideways saves. Accompanying him in the practice was Balotelli. Mario was not included in the game squad. When the game started, he could only stay
In the stands.
Balotelli did a trick, crossing his arms and shooting with his feet. This deceived Cesar. He rushed in the opposite direction. However, the football did not enter the net. After the football bounced on the ground, it bounced and passed over.
It hit the crossbar and then landed on the net.
Banderas shook his head aside. Young players always like to do such tricks to show themselves. In fact, in the game, such technical moves are not practical. To put it bluntly, if the forward dares to do it in the game,
When facing the goalkeeper, you choose to shoot with a trick shot. If the ball goes in, everything will be fine and you will win praise from the media. However, if it does not go in, it will be terrible. Not to mention the criticism from the media, at least
Li Ang will be furious.
Diego Milito is also doing shooting exercises to get a feel for it. Unlike Balotelli's extravagant activities, Milito's shooting exercises are very simple, volleys, low shots, and occasionally one or two volleys or header exercises. Argentina
Everyone knows that for a shooter, the most important thing is stability. In front of the goal, using the most appropriate way to score the football into the opponent's goal is the most important job of a forward!
***********
Liverpool's players are also doing warm-up exercises in the other half of the field at this time. Unlike Inter Milan's goalkeeper Cesar who is practicing his quick reactions of turning around and making sideways saves, Liverpool's goalkeeper Reina is working hard to practice his saves at this time.
High-altitude ball. The other Liverpool players basically performed traditional warm-up programs: jogging, grabbing circles, and dribbling.
"Hey, look at that shot!" Babel nuzzled at Inter Milan and said to Lucas, "His shot can bring down a plane! It's far worse than you."
"Are you comparing Carlos to me?" Lucas pursed his lips and glanced over there, seemingly unhappy that Babel was comparing Carlos' shooting skills with his own.
With that said, Lucas signaled Babel to pass the ball to him, and then he also fired a volley. The football flew beautifully into the net guarded by Reina, who gave Lucas a thumbs up.
Lucas is good at long-range shooting. The Liverpool fans in the stands also responded with a burst of applause when they saw this scene.
"Did that guy do it on purpose?" Mata said to defend Carlos.
"I'm not good at shooting in the first place." Carlos looked at the somewhat smug Lucas coldly and said.
Mata smiled happily, he likes to stir up trouble. He can guarantee that if that kid enters Liverpool's starting lineup today, Carlos will definitely teach that kid a lesson.
The cheers of the Liverpool fans also caught Li Ang's attention, and he glanced at the blond Liverpool player.
"Lucas Leiva is a Brazilian player introduced by Liverpool last summer." Pablo Banderas said, "In today's game, Mascherano is suspended, and Lucas is very likely to start.
"
Li Ang nodded, of course he knew Lucas and Brazil's Gerrard. In fact, the tactical plan for today's game also included a plan for how Inter Milan should respond if Lucas starts.
In the summer of 2007, the Brazilian genius Lucas Leiva came to Melwood with the honor of Brazilian League MVP. He had long flowing golden hair and a shy but confident smile - a newborn calf, a very ambitious Brazilian.
Liverpool fans have high hopes, and when he was in Brazil, Lucas already had the nickname 'Brazilian Gerrard'. It is said that this is one of the reasons why Liverpool took a fancy to Lucas and finally introduced the Brazilian.
After Lucas, who was originally a Brazilian Gerald, came to Liverpool, he was transformed from an attacking midfielder to an engineer midfielder by coach Benitez. However, Li Ang knew this player better, and he knew that in fact Lucas was playing in Brazil.
When Gremio became the MVP, he also appeared in the midfield B2B form under certain circumstances. At that time, Lucas's characteristics were not only European consciousness, excellent tactical discipline and good at shooting from behind, but also
One of his characteristics is his precise grasp of the timing of steals. Coupled with his good athletic ability, in the larger space of Brazil, we can often see Lucas accurately steal the ball from the opponent's feet and then directly dribble the ball directly towards Huanglong and score the goal.
Good show.
Li Ang once considered introducing Lucas, but considering Inter Milan's non-European quota, he finally gave up. In the end, the Brazilian youngster joined Liverpool in accordance with the historical development trajectory.
***********
However, the time when the Brazilian youngster came to Liverpool seemed inappropriate. It was at the peak of Liverpool's midfield control: offensively, Alonso used precise dispatching of the wing, coupled with Gerrard and Mascherano.
Relying on the advantages of body and speed to advance with the ball, in defense, the opponent's defender is pressed through the high position in the frontcourt, and then Alonso, Mascherano and the back line are positioned to harvest. In the midfield competition and offensive and defensive rhythm at that time,
They are all very dominant.
So under the classic midfield combination, what is Benitez's positioning for Lucas? Mohamed Sissoko, who has left Liverpool in the winter transfer and transferred to Barcelona, was previously scored by Benitez.
At the same time, Lucas has officially become a versatile rotation player who can rotate for the three midfielders: when Mascherano was absent, he was entrusted with a heavy use, and the specific tactical arrangements were made by the Spanish midfielder.
Xabi Alonso delayed to intercept and coordinate, and Lucas used the central midfielder form to press and steal in front of Alonso and make a simple connection; when Alonso was absent, he also stood in front of Mascherano.
Connecting passes and waiting for opportunities to shoot; when Gerrard was absent, Benitez did not often use Lucas as Gerrard's direct substitute, because Lucas's physique, technology and explosive power were not the same.
He is not qualified to play the attacking midfield position under the iron triangle division of labor in the Premier League. Benitez seems to value his offensive and defensive balance characteristics and the ability to shoot from behind to break the game.
In a word, Lucas was used as a snake oil by Benitez. This is both lucky and sad for a young player. Fortunately, snake oil means that you can get more playing opportunities.
and time, but, sadly, this is very detrimental to the growth of young people. If they continue to develop in so many aspects, they will not have their own characteristics, or even become mediocre players in all aspects.
Lucas continued to show off his long-range shooting skills, which caused a burst of applause from Liverpool fans.
"It's normal for young people to like to express themselves," Banderas said.
"It's good to show off." Li Ang said with a slight smile. He took a deep look at Lucas and revealed a cruel smile at the corner of his mouth.
***********
Li Ang didn't wait for the players to finish warming up, he went back to the locker room early.
In the corridor of the Anfield locker room, Leon stared at the commemorative plaque on the wall. This was a commemorative plaque for Scottish architect Archibald Leitch. It was this old man who designed most of the Premier League stadiums, such as Anfield and Old Trafford.
Germany, Stamford Bridge, Highbury, etc.
Liverpool's away team dressing room is relatively spacious, with commemorative boards commemorating home wins against Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Roma and other teams hung on the wall, recording game times and overviews in detail.
This is a very unpleasant design. I believe that these teams that Liverpool once defeated will be very angry when they visit Anfield Stadium again and see these commemorative editions.
The arrangement of the lockers in the visiting team locker room at Anfield is similar to that of the home team locker room. Since the Shankly era, it has retained the layout of the goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward seats from left to right. This relatively fixed allocation
This approach can eliminate hierarchy and allow players to get along more harmoniously.
Li Ang didn't have much dissatisfaction at this time. Anyway, these items collected by the Liverpool people as a show off had nothing to do with him. He actually admired the Liverpool people's approach and began to wonder if he could do the same in the Inter Milan dressing room.
The players finished their pre-match warm-up and filed in.
Li Ang waited for everyone to quiet down and began to speak.
"Using passing and technology to tear apart the opponent's defense is our tactical advantage. We must make good use of it. Try to keep the ball under your feet. I don't want to see blind long passes and clearances. If the opponent is in a small area
This creates a defensive numerical advantage, which means that once we tear apart their encirclement, we can achieve the advantage of attacking with more and with fewer in another direction..."
"Possession of the ball must be stable. Liverpool people will emphasize pressing, so you must be mentally prepared for this."
"Liverpool may send the young Brazilian Lucas Leiva in the midfield. I have already said before about the targeted arrangements for this player. Now I will emphasize a little more. This player may be called Liverpool's
Weak link, then what we have to do is to oppress him, make him panic, and destroy him when necessary!" Li Ang showed a 'cruel' smile, "I believe Mr. Carlos will be very motivated for this!"
There was a burst of laughter at the scene, and Mata was a gossip. Everyone knew that there was a guy named Lucas from Liverpool who deliberately shot a volley to ridicule Carlos for masturbating.
***********
Later, Li Ang talked about some tactical details that should be paid attention to. Then he crossed his arms and looked at his players, "Are there any other questions about tactics? If you have any, you can speak."
Everyone shook their heads, indicating that they had nothing more to ask.
"Very good, it seems that everyone has no problem!" Li Ang said with a smile, "In fact, I don't think there will be any problem. I am very lucky that you are all players with strong understanding. Well, golf savvy
Very high, that's the word."
His words amused many people.
"Some people say that Liverpool will cause us trouble, and some guys who are waiting to see our jokes are also clamoring. They are expecting us to fail at Anfield. What I want to say here is that these guys are destined to be disappointed.
Because we are the strongest and you are the best. The sweat on the training ground and the enthusiasm on the competition field have created our glory! I have confidence in everyone, but-" Li Ang raised his voice.
"I still want to remind everyone, cheer up, be high-spirited, and don't give your opponents any hope! Remember, guys, let them despair. From the beginning of the game, control the rhythm of the game in your own hands! The strong man
Failure is the least allowed, because failure is shameful! This sentence is even more true for the strong! Please remember this sentence firmly, and then, after the ninety-minute game is over, in the opponent's
Leaving Anfield with a desperate cry and head held high!"
***********
Walking from the locker room to the pitch is the famous and extremely narrow player tunnel at Anfield Stadium. It is said that this design is to put greater psychological pressure on away players.
Above the entrance to the players' tunnel is the famous "This is Anfield" sign. The establishment of this sign began in the era of Bill Shankly, the legendary manager of Liverpool in the 1970s and 1980s, who wanted to use this method
It reminds their players who they are playing for and who their opponents are fighting against. Many Liverpool players raise their hands to pat this mark before entering the stadium to seek good luck. This has almost become a tradition.
Whenever players enter through the tunnel, they can always see this sign hanging there. In the days when Liverpool was sweeping the world in the 1980s, this sentence always reminded the frightened visiting team players: This is your hell.
.
Li Ang led the coaching staff and substitute players through the players' tunnel. He stopped in front of this sign and took a deep look at this world-famous sign:
This is Anfield!
I'm Li Ang!
I come, I conquer!
The supreme glory of the past, the illustrious glory of the past, in the face of today's powerful conquerors, the greatest contribution is - to let the conquerors add to the pleasure of conquering by pressing the former noble ladies to the ground and rubbing them!
Then, the Chinese coach bowed slightly and walked through the narrow player tunnel. In front of him was a narrow exit. Outside the exit, there was a lot of people.
More than 50,000 Liverpool fans are singing in unison: You will never walk alone...
