Chapter 697 Fierce defense, conflict on the field!
Chapter 697 Fierce defense, conflicts on the field!
Author: stunning kick
Chapter 697 Fierce defense, conflicts on the field!
Mane, who missed the opportunity to score, covered his face, his eyes full of pain and regret. If this goal could be scored, his reputation would definitely increase.
Klopp sighed, Guardiola exhaled a long and heavy breath and cheered loudly to Ederson.
The game restarted, Liverpool continued to press high, but Manchester City's advancement was very slow.
In the 23rd minute of the first half, Liverpool relied on its fierce pressing to complete a steal in its own hinterland. Just as it was about to launch a quick counterattack, Mahrez immediately adopted a foul tactic and brought down Salah who had the ball.
Guardiola gave him a thumbs up.
As time goes by, both sides seem to have found ways to contain the other's attacks.
In the 32nd minute of the first half, Li Chuanqi moved from the wing to the center. After receiving David Silva's diagonal pass, he broke through the opponent's three players and hit the ball through!
Aguero broke into the penalty area and, under the interference of Van Dijk, took a shot!
The angle of the shot was average, and Alisson easily caught the ball.
Manchester City also missed a good opportunity to score!
The commentator of Manchester City Sports Station said regretfully: "Van Dijk's defensive area was too large. Although Aguero completed the shot, the angle was too straight and did not pose a threat to the opponent.
Although Li doesn't have many chances to get the ball, he creates a threat every time he gets the ball!
This time he took the ball and passed three opposing players and sent a wonderful assist. It's a pity that Aguero did not seize the opportunity!"
The commentator of Liverpool Sports Station lamented: "Although Liverpool's goal has not been scored by Manchester City yet, there is an element of luck in it. Liverpool still has no good way to contain Lee. Fortunately, this time he did not seek to shoot by himself!
In the next games, Liverpool will still have to strengthen its defense against him!"
The commentator of Sky Sports said loudly: "In the past, Mane missed a single opportunity, and now Aguero missed a good opportunity. Under huge pressure, the strikers on both sides need to improve their ability to seize opportunities!
This is a peak showdown, a battle for the top spot, and a showdown between two undefeated teams in the Premier League.
The reason why the two teams can remain undefeated is inseparable from the excellent performance of their defense.
In this game, there were basically no major flaws in the defenses of both sides.
Although the score is still zero to zero, wonderful scenes appear frequently!"
On the court, Aguero shook his head helplessly, then turned to Li Chuanqi and gave a thumbs up.
Li Chuanqi encouraged him to seize the opportunity next time.
The game restarted, Liverpool launched an attack, and Manchester City formed a line of defense in their own half.
High pressing is not a tactic that Manchester City is famous for. If they were to press high in front of Liverpool, it would be a bit of a trick.
Facing Manchester City's tight defense, Liverpool shifted the football to the right.
The Egyptian Salah is Liverpool's sharpest sword.
Although Salah has not yet achieved his status as Liverpool's number one star in the Premier League this season, he is still waiting for the trust of Klopp and his teammates.
After Salah got the ball from the wing, he tried to get rid of Mendy who was defending him.
However, Mendy was in very good form tonight, giving him no chance to escape and firmly holding on to his defensive position.
In desperation, Salah had no choice but to cooperate with his teammates.
After a cross pass to the middle, Salah quickly moved forward!
"Pa!..."
Firmino didn't stop the ball and directly passed the ball diagonally!
Salah flew over like a sharp arrow and stretched out his feet to control the football.
Manchester City center back Aymeric Laporte quickly made up the defense.
Salah started and stopped suddenly, dunked with his right foot, got rid of Laporte who was defending, and fired a powerful shot from the corner of the penalty area!
The football flew towards the right goal post!
Ederson jumped up and the football flew past his fingertips!
Manchester City fans are desperate!
Liverpool fans see goal hope!
"Pong!..."
There was a loud noise, and the football hit the outside of the post and flew out of the baseline!
"No!……"
Liverpool screamed from top to bottom, they once again missed a good opportunity to score!
"nice shot!……"
Manchester City was shocked and broke into a cold sweat.
The Sky Sports commentator loudly said: "This game puts too much pressure on the players on both sides. If it were placed in other games, these stars would have scored goals long ago..."
The commentator of Manchester City Sports Station said loudly: "The deadlock has still not been broken. It is like a curse that plagues the players on both sides. They have never been able to seize the opportunity..."
The commentator of Liverpool Sports Station shook his head and sighed: "Salah has obviously not found his form yet. I hope he can find his form as soon as possible and help Liverpool make contributions!"
As the game continued, Liverpool's high-position press became even more fierce!
In the 37th minute of the first half, Liverpool completed a steal near the center circle and launched a quick counterattack!
Wijnaldum made a diagonal pass and the football flew towards the right!
He wants to pass the ball to Salah!
Mendy lowered his center of gravity and made a flying tackle, destroying the football from the sideline and defusing Liverpool's quick counterattack!
Mendy was given a warm round of applause from the entire Manchester City crowd.
Liverpool quickly sent a throw-in and continued to attack, but Manchester City took advantage of this opportunity to re-complete their defensive arrangement.
In the 39th minute of the first half, Gundogan completed a steal in front of the penalty area and quickly handed the football to David Silva.
David Silva deftly got rid of Gomez's defense and passed the ball overhead.
The football flew across the entire field in the air, flying from the left to the right!
Li Chuanqi took two steps forward, stretched out his left foot, and steadily stopped David Silva's pass from 50 meters away.
"pretty!"
Manchester City fans burst into applause.
There was shock in the eyes of Liverpool fans. Although they knew that Li Chuanqi was full of talent, seeing this scene with their own eyes still gave them a great shock.
Robertson quickly took two steps forward to squeeze Li Chuanqi's offensive space.
At the same time, Van Dyke moved quickly to protect his teammates.
Liverpool's defense immediately moved to their left.
Facing Robertson's defense, Li Chuanqi used an extremely simple breakthrough method, smashing the ball with two consecutive kicks, and passed through Robertson's left side at the moment he lost his center of gravity!
Just after breaking through Robertson, Li Chuanqi suddenly found a figure sticking to the turf, flying towards him!
Van Dyke?!
Li Chuanqi had no time to make any moves at this moment. He was directly dribbled by the opponent and flew out of the court!
Li Chuanqi fell heavily from the air and fell on the turf in pain.
The anger of the Manchester City players broke out instantly and they rushed towards the center of the incident!
Aguero pushed hard on Van Dijk, who had just stood up from the turf: "Are you f*cking looking for death?"
Seat B rushed over, pushed Van Dyke to the ground, and said fiercely to him: "You are dead!"
The scene was chaotic.
David Silva was more concerned about Li Chuanqi's condition. He came to Li Chuanqi and asked eagerly: "How is it?"
Li Chuanqi didn't want him to be anxious and replied in a low voice: "It should be fine. He scooped the ball and I flew up by the way..."
David Silva's eyes flashed with joy, and he whispered: "Don't get up in a hurry!"
Of course Li Chuanqi knew what he meant.
But is it useful?
If the referee determines that it was a tackle on his foot, a red card will definitely be shown.
If the referee determines that the tackle was on the ball, it is absolutely impossible to give a red card, or even a card.