For Southampton, the games in March are not particularly intensive, but considering that there will be a FIFA match day next, such a game is actually very exaggerated. After playing the game against Inter Milan,
Southampton soon ushered in the 30th round of the game, facing Liverpool at home.
Playing against Inter Milan and Liverpool in three consecutive days, even if their performance this season is not very good, this is still a headache, if Southampton is not in good overall condition now, and Ji Ya is also good at rotation.
, continuous competition like this can really make people vomit blood.
Ji Ya also sent out a mixed lineup in this game. Blind returned to the main position as left back. Vidal and Mkhitaryan also returned, partnering with Drinkwater in the three midfielders. The forward position allowed
J Lo took a rest and went to Nolito.
Although Nolito is inconspicuous, he can bring tactical changes to Southampton. Noriya also feels that he is lucky to be able to introduce such a useful frontcourt all-rounder for free.
However, this game is quite important for Benteke of Southampton. Suarez currently ranks first in the scorer list with 22 goals, and he ranks third with 20 goals. This face-to-face contest with Liverpool will not be the best.
He is also quite important.
Manchester United's game was played one day earlier. In the end, they relied on Rooney's goal to beat Cretin 1-0, temporarily leading Southampton by seven points. However, Van Persie did not score, which also cheered up Benteke!
"Give me a time to concentrate on the game, and don't think about scoring goals by yourself... Do you understand? In this game, three points are more important than your goals!"
Seeing the signs, Ji Ya immediately warned Benteke privately. Benteke was a little unconvinced, but he didn't dare to say anything.
After all, he has gone from a Belgian player to one of the top scorers in the Premier League. If Ji Ya hadn't had a keen eye, where would he have gotten this opportunity?
And there is nothing wrong with what Noriya says now. Compared with his goals, Southampton getting three points is more important.
Liverpool are in good form recently, but their main goalkeeper Reina is injured and unable to play, so they can only play second goalkeeper Jones, but they have strong troops in other positions.
Two full-backs, Glen Johnson and Spaniard Enrique, the center backs are partnered by Lovren and Sturkel, Gerrard, Joe Allen and Downing serve as midfielders, Lambert and Sturridge
and Suarez as the front three.
"What kind of lineup is this..." Noriya wanted to complain when he got the starting lineup.
He thought it would be good for Dalglish to be a famous star and publish articles, but why should he be a head coach...
As for the midfielder, Joe Allen is a small player, and Downing is a pure wide player. Do you really expect Gerrard to be the only midfielder? There are three centers in the forward line. Although Lambert and
Sturridge can drop back to get the ball, but they are all centers after all.
"The midfielder pressed them and launched an attack against Gerrard. He couldn't withstand it anymore and Liverpool was finished. When attacking in the penalty area, pay attention to movement and pulling. The two central defenders have excellent confrontation capabilities. Lovren
You know what level they are at, right... So we have to avoid them, don't attack them head-on, attack from the side, and make them exhausted! As for defense... just defend the penalty area. None of their three forwards score much outside the penalty area.
Means." Ji Ya said in the locker room.
"I feel sorry for Ricky and Adam right now. Why did they go to Liverpool?" Benelli muttered.
"Everyone has his own ambitions." Ji Ya shrugged his shoulders.
Players who have worked with Lambert and Lallana all seem to be a bit worried. Liverpool was in the middle of the league last season, but this season it seems to be heading towards seventh or eighth place. But what about Southampton?
When you start competing for the championship, happiness always comes out of contrast.
Although Liverpool have won three consecutive games recently, their form has declined a lot. In fact, this seemingly outrageous midfielder is not something Dalglish has to do, but is in front of him.
In the game, Henderson was relatively tired, and Lallana was injured. Otherwise, Henderson and Lallana can be regarded as Liverpool's main force this season.
The current midfielders, Joe Allen and Downing, are both worth a lot, but in such a lineup, it is difficult for them to perform.
So just as Noriya imagined, in the entire Liverpool midfield, only their captain Gerrard was left to bear the impact of Southampton.
The offense of Vidal and Mkhitaryan is very uncomfortable. After all, their characteristics are completely different, let alone Drinkwater who keeps pushing forward.
It was Drinkwater's forward penetration that opened the scoring for Southampton five minutes after the opening. Mkhitaryan and Nolito cooperated and broke through to the bottom line. After passing the ball into the penalty area, Bente
Ke took the lead in crossing the ball with a header. Drinkwater, who followed up, was unguarded and scored with a volley!
Stekel watched helplessly as Drinkwater began to celebrate. He had already turned around to defend, but Drinkwater still kicked him first...
The two tall central defenders are indeed somewhat inferior in turning and filling positions.
After taking the lead, Southampton began to press harder in the midfield, disrupting Liverpool's defense. Compared with their midfield, Liverpool's midfield running seemed worse.
The consequences of losing ground in the midfield are of course very serious. No matter how strong Gerrard is, he cannot withstand being alone in the midfield, not to mention that he is not young now.
After continuous attacks, Southampton expanded its lead in the 30th minute. Nolito broke through and created a free kick. Mkhitaryan shot hard, and the ball hit the defender's foot and changed the line.
He plunged into the blind spot of the goal...
In stoppage time, Liverpool got a point back. Gerrard headed the ball over, and Sturridge took advantage of the header to shoot. Navas fought hard to save it, but Lambert scored the first shot.
Lambert did not celebrate after scoring, and the Southampton fans did not boo him - for a while, the stadium became harmonious.
"Southampton is really interesting. Their players basically don't turn their backs when they leave. If the management does this is the wisest choice, the fans have not booed those players who have played for Southampton when they return.
St. Mary's Stadium is a bit interesting."
"This is normal. Southampton has always been excellent in its youth training, so it is common for their players to be sold after they are produced. The fans are used to it."
Amid the ridicule of the commentators, the first half of the game was over. Two to one was not a very safe score, but in the eyes of many people, there would be no ripples in this game.
