Before the game started, the stadium broadcast began to introduce the starting lineups of both sides, and the home team fans would also add a repeat and cheer after each Liverpool player's name. Then, under the leadership of the accompaniment, the entire audience would raise their scarves and sing the famous
With the team song "You'll never walk alone", the opening whistle of the game was blown in a high atmosphere.
Li Ang was sitting in the coaching bench, observing Liverpool's starting lineup today.
In this game, Liverpool deployed a two-forward lineup, with Torres and Kuyt partnering up front.
However, judging from Liverpool's previous games this season, Kuyt's position is not absolutely fixed on the front line. From midfielder to defensive midfielder to defender, as long as the team needs it, Kuyt will always work hard and be a part of the revolution.
Bricks need to be moved wherever they go. This also earned Kuyt the nickname 'Model Worker'.
Kuyt became famous at Feyenoord in the Eredivisie. Next to Gerrard and Torres, Kuyt, nicknamed the 'model worker', always appears low-key and simple. Sometimes fans may only see the brilliance of Torres and Gerrard.
Forgot the existence of Kuyt. However, when he is not on the field, the team seems to have lost its soul. From center to winger to midfielder, this Dutch model worker can play all positions on the field except goalkeeper.
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He has no impressive talent or gorgeous attributes. He is an atypical Dutch player. If Robben, Robin van Persie, Sneijder and others are all proud and blooming tulips, then Kuyt is hidden in the vast flowers.
"Green leaves" under the sea. However, Kuyt used his own diligence to write a story of his own.
Speaking of which, Li Ang admires players like Kuyt. Although Kuyt is not a killer who ends the game, nor is he a metronome that can control the game, a team has such a hard-working player.
Fighters can often show explosive fighting power and iron-blooded willpower.
Such players can inspire the fighting spirit of the whole team through their own efforts.
During the pre-match tactical analysis, Li Ang specifically asked his players to pay attention to Kuyt. Some players seemed to not understand this. However, out of their belief and respect for Li Ang, they would still strictly implement the head coach's tactical deployment.
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Of course, if Kuyt is a 'model worker', then Torres is Liverpool's most threatening weapon and the key player that Inter Milan needs to guard against!
Then, in the midfield are Gerrard, Lucas, Xavi Alonso and Babel, in the back are Finnan, Carragher, Hyypia and Aurelio, and the goalkeeper is Reina.
Except for Mascherano's suspension and absence, it should be said that in this game, Benitez has already lined up the strongest lineup in his mind.
Among them, Gerrard, Lucas and Xavi Alonso all have certain interception capabilities and have a strong tendency to move forward. They are players who can attack and defend well. Benitez obviously has a strong sense of interception ability.
Inter Milan is very knowledgeable, and he wants to contain Inter Milan in the midfield.
As for Babel, Liang knew that this Dutch player was very fast and was a product of the Ajax youth training camp. He was even nicknamed 'Little Kluivert' in the Netherlands. The legendary Dutch star Van Basten commented:
Babel has the shadow of Henry, and this young man's speed and skills may bring a certain threat to Inter Milan on the wing.
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Li Ang was observing Liverpool's starting situation, and on the other side of Liverpool's coaching bench, Benitez was also observing Inter Milan.
Inter Milan's starting goalkeeper is Cesar.
At the right back position, Maicon sat on the bench. The starting player was Inter Milan captain Zanetti, the left back position was Frenchman Evra, and the center back combination was Samuel and Chivu.
The players in Inter Milan's defense line are all top-notch, and after nearly three seasons of running in, they work together very well. It will not be easy for Liverpool to tear apart Inter Milan's defense line.
Benitez glanced at Zanetti. Maicon did not start, and the Argentine veteran got the start. He was thinking about whether Zanetti would be a breakthrough for Liverpool.
In the midfield, Juan Carlos sits in the middle and is Inter Milan's midfield defensive barrier. If Juan Carlos is mainly responsible for defense, the other two midfielders - Luka Modric
Taking on more of the heavy responsibility of organizing offense.
In the left midfield position, Spanish star Juan Mata started, which did not surprise Benitez.
What surprised Benitez was that for the right midfielder position, Leon did not choose David Silva, but instead used Russian player Arshavin.
This was a change that Benitez had not expected. He glanced at the Inter Milan coaching bench with some confusion. He didn't understand why Li Ang didn't choose Mata and Silva, a pair who were very familiar with and had a tacit understanding.
, but gave the Russian Arshavin a chance to start.
In addition, on the front line, Li Ang's choice also surprised Benitez. Adriano did not start. The starting lineup was Diego Milito, the Argentine and his young compatriot Sergio Aguero.
A strike partner.
Arshavin replaced David Silva, and Diego Milito replaced Adriano. These two changes have become a question mark hanging on Benitez's head. He needs to continue to observe to see what effect this change has on him.
What it means for Inter Milan.
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The game had already started for fifteen minutes, and the two sides were locked in a stranglehold in the midfield, with people falling on their backs from time to time.
Inter Milan's strongest point is their midfield and frontcourt. Benitez obviously knows this well, and he chose to fight in the midfield.
Both sides invested heavily in the midfield and even got into hand-to-hand combat, which also made the game somewhat quiet.
In the 18th minute of the game, Zanetti suddenly stepped forward to defend. After he and Samuel teamed up to intercept Gerrard's pass, Samuel did not hand the football to Modric, who was retreating to cover.
Instead, it was passed to Arshavin, who was rushing forward.
Modric saw Arshavin receiving the ball and turned and ran forward. Almost at the same time, Aguero and Mata began to rush forward quickly.
Inter Milan quickly switched from defense to offense!
Liverpool's full-back Babel hesitated at this moment. He didn't know whether he should keep up with Arshavin who was dribbling the ball or keep an eye on Modric. Today Benitez gave him an important task, which was to help
The team needs to defend, contain Modric, and don't let the Croatian organize the offense comfortably.
In the end, Babel decided to intercept Arshavin. The player carrying the ball is always the most direct threat.
But when he pounced on Arshavin, the running Arshavin suddenly stopped and changed direction to avoid him. Then, the Russian passed the football to Modric, who had been following up.
Arshavin, who completed the passing task, did not continue to run forward, and the football went through a transition here from Modric. The Croatian passed the football to Aguero, who was advancing at high speed.
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Aguero continued to dribble forward. When Aurelio came close to defend him, the Argentine suddenly stopped and spiked the ball!
Almost at the same time, in the penalty area, Diego Milito suddenly accelerated towards the goal, preparing to grab the ball.
From the left, Mata also suddenly ran in diagonally, ready to grab the point!
"Stop him from crossing!" Liverpool defender Hyypia shouted at Aurelio.
"Attention Milito! And Mata!" Almost at the same time, Liverpool goalkeeper Reina shouted.
Aguero passed the ball, but instead of passing it to the goal, he passed the football back.
Arshavin, who had completed the pass instigation before, rushed forward again and received the football.
Liverpool's defenders were all marking Diego Milito, Mata and Aguero, who suddenly became active. So much so that Arshavin, who broke in from behind, had no one to defend him, and the Russian had a large area in front of him for free movement.
Space.
Arshavin cut inside after receiving the football. He did not hesitate and took a long shot from the top of the penalty area!
Not only did Li Ang surprisingly arrange Arshavin to start today, but he also gave the Russian a privilege to try more inward shots, or this can also be understood as a certain degree of right to fire!
Benitez was a little under-prepared for Arshavin's starting start and did not make targeted arrangements. This also made Liverpool's players on the field obviously out of position for the Russian!
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Arshavin made a direct arc!
The football bypassed the cheek of Carragher who rushed to intercept, also bypassed other people in the penalty area, and flew straight to the upper left corner of the goal.
Liverpool goalkeeper Reina reacted very quickly, threw his body weight and flew to save the ball. However, Arshavin's shot angle was very tricky. Before Reina's right hand touched the football, the football had already gone around and flew in.
Net!
"Goooooooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal!"
"The ball went in! Inter Milan scored! Arshavin's goal! The Russian scored his first career Champions League goal! One to zero! Leon's team is ahead!"
“Inter Milan played a wonderful fast attack. Mata, Aguero, Modric and Diego Milito, the passing and movement of these Inter Milan stars were all designed to create shooting opportunities for Arshavin!
This is a beautiful offensive cooperation, Arshavin's shot is very exciting, and the whole scoring process is also exciting!"
In the visiting team's stands at Anfield Stadium, Inter Milan fans jumped up from their seats with their hands in the air.
In the 19th minute of the game, Inter Milan played a wonderful fast attack, and finally the Russian international Andrei Arshavin, who joined the team during the winter break, succeeded in a long shot. The Italian giants took the lead in the away game!
One of Li Ang's employment changes in this game has achieved results. Liverpool obviously lacked sufficient preparation for Arshavin's starting lineup. Benitez was also unable to see through Li Ang's intention of starting the starting lineup at the first time. Inter Milan's move
The ball arrived as promised!
On the field, Arshavin was celebrating his goal excitedly, and his teammates also came over to hug him and express congratulations to him.
The camera gave a close-up of Arshavin who scored the goal, and then the camera turned to the sidelines. Li Ang was applauding, and the Chinese had a slightly excited and proud smile on his face. Then, the camera changed, and in the Liverpool coaching bench, Bennett
Si's expression was a little solemn. He turned around and exchanged words with his assistant. Then he took out his tactical board and lowered his head to write and draw.
"There is no doubt! Leon started with Arshavin, and the importance of the Russian in the offense can be seen from this goal process, which caught Liverpool off guard! This meeting between Leon and Benitez, Leon
Win one round first!"
"Benitez seems to have finally understood Li Ang's intention of arranging the Russian to start. I hope it is not too late for Liverpool. After all, the game has only lasted twenty minutes!"
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Li Ang made a gesture to his players. He asked his players to seize the opportunity after the kick-off in the center circle and suddenly put pressure on Liverpool's goal.
Even if Benitez sees his tactical intention, it is not easy for Benitez to complete targeted deployment and contain Inter Milan in the shortest possible time.
Li Ang just wants to make a time difference and finally be able to give Liverpool another attack!
Lucas picked up the ball in the midfield and dribbled it forward. Xavi Alonso followed up and signaled Lucas to pass the football to him. However, 'Brazilian Gerrard' looked in front and chose
He continued to take two steps forward, and then he started to take a long shot!
Then, the Brazilians saw the night sky at Anfield!
It's Carlos!
He rushed up directly, intercepted the ball very accurately, and beautifully snatched the football from Lucas' feet. At the same time, when the two passed by, Carlos used his strong body and shot to miss the ball.
, Lucas, whose center of gravity was unstable, came into close contact. 'Brazilian Gerrard' seemed to have been hit by a heavy truck. He fell directly on his back and let out a scream!
Shhhhhhh!
The stands at Anfield were filled with boos.
Liverpool fans were angry because they thought Carlos had fouled Lucas.
However, the referee on duty for this game, the Belgian Debrekeir, made a gesture and there was no foul and the game continued!
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Amidst the crazy boos in the stands of Anfield Stadium, Inter Milan quickly launched a counterattack!
Carlos passed the football directly to Modric, who immediately pulled the ball and turned around, then looked in front and passed a wide-range transfer ball!
On the left wing, Mata rushed in at high speed and rushed towards the landing point of the football.
"Beautiful!" the commentator exclaimed excitedly.
Mata stretched out his left foot while running and pushed the fallen football forward. The football flew up again and passed over the head of Finnan who came to intercept. At the same time, Mata turned around very coolly and barely avoided Finnan.
South, then he exerted force with his feet and continued to run forward, chasing the football in the air.
Non-stop ball, passing people while running at high speed, the whole action is done in one go, so beautiful that it makes people jump up and scream!
