Chapter 814: .814 Dealing with the Champions Campaign

The new Wembley Stadium can accommodate 90,000 spectators. If it weren't for the League Cup final, which was a contest between Liverpool and Manchester City, I am afraid this stadium would not be full today.
The much-anticipated game is about to begin. When the starting players of the two teams entered the field, Situ Yunbing suddenly showed a dignified look when he saw Manchester City's starting lineup.
Because it was a little unexpected.
"Good evening, everyone, and welcome to the 2015-2016 England League Cup finals!
The two teams that reached the final this year are Liverpool and Manchester City.
It can be said that this is the pinnacle of English football!
Liverpool has established a terrifying lead in the league, and other giants can only compete for the League Cup and the FA Cup. Looking at it now, Liverpool is likely to not even let the local cup match. They entered the League Cup finals. , The FA Cup reached the quarterfinals.
First let us look at the starting lineup of the two teams.
Liverpool made every effort today and dispatched the strongest lineup, 433.
Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen.
Defenders: Azpilicueta, Van Dijk, Coulibaly, Robertson.
Midfielder: Kanter, Eriksson, Casemiro.
Forwards: Gareth Bale, Lewandowski, Coutinho.
Manchester City's starting lineup today is also 433.
Goalkeeper: Caballero.
Defenders: Sarnia, Kompany, Otamendi, Clichy.
Midfielder: Fernando, Yaya Toure, Fernandinho.
Forwards: De Bruyne, Aguero, Silva.
What is more surprising is that today Pellegrini put Sterling and Mahrez on the bench.
Although it is undeniable that both De Bruyne and Silva are strong stars, they are not strong in wing assaults. That is to say, Manchester City’s starting lineup may pay more attention to defense and control, and only in terms of attack speed. Can rely on passing to advance.
In any case, Pellegrini's starting lineup may be able to cause some trouble for Liverpool, let us take a look at this battle! "
It seems that Pellegrini is in a formation with three midfielders, but Yaya Toure will definitely be unwilling to go to the frontcourt.
Manchester City's platoon formation not only reflects the strengthening of defense, but also focuses on the promotion of the ball, but in this way, their terminator role is relatively small.
Situ Yunbing didn't have mind-reading skills, so he didn't know exactly how Pellegrini made the battle plan, and he could only observe it through the game.
There is no doubt that Pellegrini has changed his mind from playing Manchester City's own strong point to restricting Liverpool as the starting point for tactical design.
As the fans of the two teams made a huge noise, the referee blew the whistle for the start of the game.
Manchester City took the lead in teeing off and behaved very cautiously after the opening.
The inverted triangle system presented behind Aguero, with De Bruyne, Silva, and Yaya Touré as the core, the other two midfielders and the full-backs came forward to support, Manchester City's possession of the ball is very stable!
Situ Yunbing suddenly had a very absurd idea.
Pellegrini seems to be asking Manchester City to prove that he can also control the ball skillfully and powerfully under his guidance, and take the initiative on the scene!
Everyone knows that Guardiola is best at this, but Manchester City played Liverpool today but also played the control.
But here comes the problem, Manchester City only controls the field but lacks a breakthrough!
On the basis of controlling the field, there are two full-time defensive midfielders, Fernando and Fernandinho. This will cause a lack of offensive resources and a waste of personnel. After all, it is still lack of confidence.
I want to control the field, but I am worried that my defense will collapse if I can't control it!
When the Liverpool striker and midfielder quickly carried out a frontcourt encirclement and counter-grab, Manchester City also had to speed up, and then the disadvantages in the configuration appeared.
When they launched a threatening offensive forward, Aguero's goal was too swagger, and he was directly targeted by the Liverpool defender. Then the offensive points that could bring impact were almost only Yaya Touré, De Bruyne and Silva. Not the kind of player who breaks into the penalty area and creates a threat.
When Yaya Toure just stopped the ball in the front of the penalty area, he was attacked by Kanter and Casemiro. If Manchester City's midfielder can follow up at this time, it may be able to generate new attacks. It’s a pity that both midfielders are watching around the midfield. It is obviously fearful that the team will be counterattacked by Liverpool after losing the ball!
After a long fight, Manchester City is still a paper tiger!
Situ Yunbing smiled in his heart, today's Manchester City is much better than the Manchester City defense when they played Liverpool last time!
After all, their defense is not Demichelis, but Captain Kompany!
Pellegrini's tactical design seems to have many conflicts!
Yaya Touré failed to make a long shot before being intercepted by Casemiro.
But Manchester City do not have to panic. Liverpool's counterattack is also a bit difficult. Manchester City's frontcourt counter-attack and harassment forced Liverpool to quickly attack the frontcourt, and then their tight backcourt defenses are also restraining Liverpool's offensive threat.
After Coutinho sent Lewandowski a diagonal plug, Kompany completed the interception for the first time.
Liverpool's offense was frustrated.
The two teams played repeatedly like this, making the coaches of both teams feel a bit bad offense.
Manchester City can ensure the smooth organization of the offense, but the offense eventually hits the front line but there is no threat. Liverpool's offense is prone to become passive in the frontcourt. The strength of Manchester City's two full-time defensive midfielders in confrontation limits to a certain extent. Kerson’s play, Gareth Bale’s wing-strike force is effective, but it is still a bit short of creating a goal-breaking opportunity.
The situation is stalemate and the offense and defense are deadlocked.
Even the audience can see that the current situation is in a stalemate that embarrassing both teams. If the game wants a turning point, one side must take the initiative to make a big breakthrough and change!
After 25 minutes of the game, Situ Yunbing, who had been with his hands in his pockets and eyes calm, suddenly took the opportunity of a dead ball to gesture to the disciples on the court to change their style of play!
The past 25 minutes of the game also made the Liverpool generals realize that in this level of competition, they are not unstoppable, and Situ Yunbing still needs to be on the sidelines to give them instructions.
Basically, 80% of Liverpool's opponents now do not need to worry too much about Situ Yunbing. The team's own adjustment ability is sufficient to respond. However, in the face of some strong teams, the coach's on-the-spot command will be very important.
After Situ Yunbing's adjustment, the most notable change for Liverpool was that the two full-backs assisted to the frontcourt!
Although Manchester City looks like a 433 formation, in fact, at least one of De Bruyne and Silva will be very close to the center, so that they can better connect with their teammates and give play to the advantages of passing control technology, sometimes even two. People are close to the middle to form a direct match.
Therefore, the threat of the wing in Manchester City's attack is very limited. Secondly, in order to break the deadlock on the field, Liverpool must make full use of the width of the field. Nothing can achieve such a tactical effect more than a full-back participating in the attack.
In the end, the participation of full-backs in attack is just the most significant change that seems to be the most significant change. The real change in Liverpool is the change in overall tactical posture!
In the 27th minute of the game, when Robertson received Kanter's pass from the front left, he quickly pushed forward. When Coutinho crossed the penalty area and left the penalty area, Robertson was suddenly in Sania. The ball is passed diagonally in front of the bottom line of the left rib of the penalty area.
Kompany pursued Lewandowski who ran to meet him, but he didn't expect Lewandowski to knock the ball back without looking back.
Coutinho took advantage of the situation before the insertion was in place, but Fernando also returned to the penalty area, which allowed Coutinho to be destroyed by Fernando when he was about to crosscut.
The football rolled to goalkeeper Caballero, who made a big-footed clearance!
The football flew to the center zone.
Aguero was looking at the football falling in front of him with his back, but found that there was a close confrontation behind him. He tried his best to lower his center of gravity, but unexpectedly the people behind him suddenly retreated. Aguero sat on the ground himself!
The Red Army fans in the stands couldn't help but laugh.
Aguero got up and looked back. As expected, Van Dijk!
If it wasn't for his position, Van Dijk would have a chance to head the ball directly, but since Aguero wanted to focus on the ground to fight him, Van Dijk simply unexpectedly made him lose his balance.
After chasing back to control the football that hit the ground twice, Van Dijk quickly passed the ball to Casemiro who retreated.
Liverpool's offensive continued.
Pellegrini looked serious at this time, and Liverpool's tactics have changed significantly.
The overall pressure is high, and the high is pressing!
Only in this way can Liverpool hope to break through Manchester City's defense!
In this kind of championship battle, if Pellegrini is able to deal with Liverpool before the game, then from the on-the-spot scheduling of the game, it is Situ Yunbing who takes the lead!
And whether this change will make Manchester City into a passive state is still unknown.
Liverpool continued to attack. When the attack shifted to the right, Azpilicueta quickly stopped the ball and dribbled forward. Fernandinho quickly assisted in defending the wing and Yaya Toure also retreated to defend. .
Azpilicueta knocked the ball horizontally when Fernandinho hit him and gave it to Eriksson, who ran to take the initiative, who passed the ball when Yaya Toure blocked the front pass. A diagonal pass from the front field to the right.
Gareth Bale took the lead to withdraw the ball from the flank. When Clichy followed and planned to make a press, Gareth Bale suddenly smashed the ball to the bottom line, and at the same time exploded with acceleration and quickly pushed Clichy away. Before he attacked, Fernandinho was able to quickly return to the side of the penalty area, but this time without Fernandinho!
Gareth Bale changed the ball to the penalty area before the baseline!
For a while, Manchester City's defense line was rumbling!