Tyrant of green giants, signed Guardiola at the beginning

Chapter 393 The top green survival artist!

After Liverpool lost the goal, it was obvious that the team's mental burden and inner pressure suddenly increased.

He can't help but be a little impatient when handling the ball.

Babel and Benayoun, who had no threat to begin with, gradually became less threatening.

Leeds United's smooth and fast counterattacks constantly impacted Liverpool's wing defense area.

When Gerrard supported the striker and connected with Torres' diagonal pass, he blasted a long-range shot of good quality from outside the penalty area.

But Neuer made a brilliant save to save the ball, and Leeds fans applauded.

They felt more and more reassured as they watched Neuer, perhaps the new German goalkeeper would soon grow into a well-known goalkeeper in European football.

Liverpool had to resort to foul play in defense to stifle Leeds' counterattack threat.

Benitez carefully observed the operation of Leeds United's entire technical and tactical system.

I hope to find a flaw in it as a turnaround point for adjustment.

But compared to where Leeds United's weak point is, Liverpool's defense is constantly being destroyed, which is even more life-threatening.

Before the end of the half, Ronaldinho received Modric's diagonal pass from the left side of the frontcourt.

Quick counterattack, simple and crude.

Ronaldinho unloaded the ball perfectly, faked a change of direction to get rid of Lucas' pressure. When Arbeloa and Benayoun, who was returning to defense, started a double attack, Ronaldinho walked to the center and suddenly pulled the ball. Turn around and return to the outside to accelerate the bottom.

It looked like the Liverpool defense had cornered him into a situation that was embattled on all sides.

But Ronaldinho passed the ball back in front of the baseline.

Everyone's eyes turned and they saw Van Bronckhorst follow up and touch the ball before cutting inside towards the Liverpool penalty area.

Carragher cautiously defended, while Skrtel and Mascherano flanked Ronaldo, with the former marking him closely and the latter cutting off Van Bronckhorst's passing line.

It seems foolproof, but the initiative lies with Leeds United.

Van Bronckhorst used a pick pass to send the ball into the right flank of the penalty area.

Skrtel gave up on Ronaldo and rushed towards the spot where the football landed, but Deisler, who rushed into the penalty area at lightning speed, was even more unstoppable.

Before the football could hit the ground, Deisler rushed over and volleyed the ball!

It was as if Reina was being pushed wide open. As he ran to block the angle of the near post, a flash passed before his eyes.

When I came to my senses, the football was already spinning in the Liverpool goal!

"Deisler grabbed the opportunity and volleyed the goal! Leeds United scored another victory!"

"Leeds United, who are playing counterattack, can see a wider space to play in the attack, which makes the scene look more passionate!"

"It's good to play like this. At least our defense looks stable."

Benitez languished.

He suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness sweeping through his body.

The changes at Leeds United gave him palpitations.

Individual strength is commonplace on the court.

Most coaches will develop techniques and tactics based on the individual strength of players. This is an inescapable principle because player strength changes dynamically every year.

And advanced coaches will work hard to create a stable and strong system to create a positive chemical reaction in the team.

Once successful, not to mention being invincible all over the world, at least establishing a foothold in one league and establishing a foothold in European football will be a presence that cannot be underestimated.

But now Leeds United's strength lies in these two points, because they are changing.

Leeds United once created brilliance by adopting techniques and tactics similar to the free play of the Selecao forwards.

Last season, he conquered European football with the crazy offense of both defenders.

If Leeds United's current changes this season are sure to last for a long time, then this set of defensive counterattack tactics that are different from those of the strong teams in the past ten years will also be the subject of study by many strong teams.

Benitez is mentally and physically exhausted.

A formidable opponent, worth studying.

But if this powerful opponent changes every year, the conclusions drawn from the study or the targeted deployment envisaged will be delayed.

Baiyi gets stronger every year and is different every year.

This is the real horror.

At the end of half-time, Shen Hao returned to the locker room for training and adjustments.

There is no need to adjust the tactical level, but for shaping the situation and controlling the rhythm of the game, he needs to remind the players.

Defensive counterattack is an entry-level tactic.

All teams can play defensive counterattacks.

But not all teams can play pressing offensive tactics.

But it is not easy to achieve good results on defensive counterattack.

Most strong teams are unwilling to adopt defensive counterattack tactics. The main reason is that it is similar to what Sun Tzu said in the Art of War. It is easy to be undefeated but difficult to win.

Limiting the team's offensive firepower and just waiting for opportunities from the opponent is suspected of giving up the initiative.

So how to make your opponent take the initiative to expose their flaws and bring opportunities to your doorstep.

Different defensive counterattack teams have different methods.

Leeds United has a strong foundation in speed advancement and last-minute opportunity creation, but now Shen Hao also hopes to integrate a stronger control of the rhythm.

For a team that plays defensive counterattack, a 1:0 lead is an absolute advantage in most cases, and now Leeds United leads Liverpool 2:0. Benitez, who has a deeper understanding of the gap, is far simpler than what fans see. Being two goals behind is even more desperate.

Returning to the field in the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again.

Liverpool no longer repeatedly tried Leeds United's defense with relentless attacks from the wing.

Benitez replaced Babel and Benayoun with Kuyt and Robbie Keane.

Still a front three.

But Kuyt plays centrally, with Torres and Robbie Keane on either side.

The trident concentrated in the penalty area allowed Liverpool to at least take advantage of the attack.

In the eyes of fans, Liverpool has started xjbt again.

But Shen Hao could understand that Liverpool was trying to create chaos in the heart of Leeds United's defense while reducing the chance for Leeds United to counterattack.

Kuyt is the fulcrum in the middle that stirs up the defense, while Robbie Keane and Torres are the ones fishing in troubled waters.

This will make the scene look a bit chaotic, lacking in organization, and without the visual beauty of offensive coordination, but this is a choice that has to be made in order to survive.

Kuyt went on a rampage, disturbing the Leeds defense.

In the 59th minute of the game, during a scramble for a header in the penalty area, Kuyt's active interference caused Helguera's header to clear the ball into a slight rub.

The football changed slightly and flew backwards.

Seeing Robbie Keane right on the ball, Liverpool fans felt that a goal opportunity was coming and the goal would come soon.

But this sudden opportunity places extremely high demands on the player's condition.

Robbie Keane subconsciously raised his leg to stop the ball, but the football bounced forward and stopped three meters away!

He lunged forward to shoot, but Neuer attacked and confiscated the ball first.

Liverpool fans held their heads and looked up to the sky and sighed.

"Robbie Keane is a burden sent to us by Tottenham!"

"He has lost his sharpness as a striker in front of goal!"

"No, his poor performance has completely destroyed his confidence."

Leeds United escaped.

Shen Hao had to make gestures on the sidelines to make adjustments.

Liverpool frequently hit the ball, which was actually three points. The full-back went to the edge of the frontcourt to attack the dangerous area and made a 45-degree cross, plus Gerrard was in the middle or wandering to the wing.

Leeds United's double-layered interception line on the wing cannot play its maximum role due to the depth of the opponent.

With a two-goal lead, it's totally okay to take risks.

There is no need to stick to defensive counterattacks and guarding the goal for a long time.

When Leeds United's full-backs and full-backs began to restrict Liverpool's wide ball play in a more tit-for-tat manner, Liverpool would naturally take advantage of the changes in Leeds United's defense to capture the openings that appeared.

But it can only advance from the side to the center.

When Torres or Robbie Keen pulls the wing to advance towards the center, the defensive full-backs, the retracting midfielders and the central defenders immediately go to attack frantically.

A fierce and stalemate offensive and defensive battle ignited in Leeds United's defense, but Liverpool still could not threaten Leeds United's goal.

Torres needs space to perform, and Robbie Keane needs both space and status.

In the 77th minute of the game, after the substitution, Leeds United surrounded Robbie Keane in the backcourt, and Kelly actually stole the ball by himself.

Then Deisler and Modric, who were nearby, played a pass and cut to avoid Gerrard's counterattack.

The two teamed up to advance quickly all the way to the frontcourt.

Mascherano and Lucas always thought that these two people would pass the ball to Ronaldinho, so the defensive interception movement was not thorough and no zone defense was formed.

As a result, Modric and Deisler formed a wave on the right that pushed forward three times in a row and hit the wall without looking back!

The first wave hit the wall and passed Aurelio, the second wave passed Mascherano, and the third wave was Lucas!

Everything happened in the blink of an eye, passing, running, passing, running, as if every kick hit the most itchy point in the fans' nerves, and the continuous impact made the audience feel different. Sour and refreshing.

When they reached the Liverpool penalty area, Deisler's through ball found Ronaldo, who successfully countered offside. It was almost the same as the goal opportunity in the first half, but Ronaldo's handling was different from that of passing Reina in the first half.

Reina still attacked, but Ronaldo passed the ball across.

Reina turned his head and took a look, as if he was struck by a bolt from the blue.

Ronaldinho reached the goal and easily pushed the ball into the empty net.

All the Leeds United fans stood up and cheered wildly!

"This is a pass into Liverpool's goal!"

"Deisler and Modric's continuous collisions with mercury tore through Liverpool's defense, and then Ronaldo selflessly assisted Ronaldinho to easily score, giving us enough space, and we can perform the best performance of this era. The green music!"

"3:0! Leeds United defeated Liverpool at home, and their position as the only one in the big5 is once again confirmed!"

Shen Hao smiled brightly on the sidelines.

His eyes sparkled with pride.

Even on defensive counterattack, they can still play picturesque scenes.

Benitez became numb and turned back to the coaching bench to sit down.

The game was beyond hope.

There wasn't even a chance to break the boat.

Gerrard, the leader on the field, frowned.

His performance in the first half of the league was outstanding.

But without Alonso today, his performance was restricted.

No matter what his mood is now.

Neither can reverse the gap between Liverpool and Leeds United.

Leeds United continues to make substitutions.

Seth Johnson and Candela came off the bench.

Leeds United's formation is completely reduced.

Since we are playing defensive counterattack, no matter how much ahead we are, we still have to defend honestly.

In the last 15 minutes of the game, Liverpool's long shot created some threats.

Gerrard's long shot hit the post and bounced off the baseline.

It's a pity that I couldn't bring back a face-saving goal to Liverpool.

Time passed in seconds.

Leeds United slowed down and maintained a counterattack momentum. Ronaldinho and Ronaldo did not consume much in this game, and the two of them pressed the opponent's back line to form a deterrent.

They are only seen stepping into the shot when they are needed.

This prevented Liverpool from forming a pressing attack.

Otherwise, Leeds United can form an excellent offensive opportunity through a long pass.

The final whistle blows.

Leeds United 3:0 Liverpool.

Shen Hao shook hands with Benitez after the game. The latter looked deeply at the Leeds tyrant, as if he wanted to understand his true inner thoughts.

For three years, Leeds United, who were on the throne, used three different technical and tactical threats to repeatedly defeat strong teams.

If there is no personnel change, it may be like the Leeds tyrant showing off his talents.

But the changes in Leeds United's configuration over the past three years have made it all more reasonable and more convincing.

Benitez's words after the game made Fleet Street think deeply.

"Leeds United are the top survival artists in the whole of football."

The reason why it is difficult for Fleet Street to refute is that objectively speaking, Leeds United actually sell out the main force every year.

Lennon was sold in 05, Vieri and Mendieta were sold in 06, Ribery was sold in 07, and Robben was sold in 08.

Against the background of the departure of their main players, Leeds United obtained funds for development and growth from the transfer market, but it did not affect their competitive strength.

Even every year is worse than before.

Who is a Leeds United fan going to miss Lennon now?The children who have hardened their wings and fly away have been forgotten by people.

Although Ribery and Robben left their dazzling figures in Leeds United and made great contributions to Leeds United's success, they have their own ambitions. They realized their dream of becoming emperors, but Leeds United still remains the same. Stay high above the rest and move forward bravely.

past?

No one misses it.

Because every Leeds United fan believes that their present is the best era and will also create a more dreamy future!

Manchester United and Chelsea's victory in this round put Liverpool into embarrassment.

Liverpool, which once occupied No. 2 and maintained the momentum to compete for the championship, fell to the same point as Chelsea. Not to mention that the gap between them and Leeds United has reached 16 points, and there is already a 5-point gap with Manchester United.

In the next round, Liverpool will have a direct dialogue with Chelsea at Anfield.

Of course, it will be a four-game battle and has nothing to do with the championship.

This round is midweek.

Three days later, the weekend comes and February begins.

Leeds United will be away to challenge Aston Villa.

Due to the huge lead in the league and the entry into February, it means that the countdown to the resumption of the Champions League competition begins.

Shen Hao decided to rotate in the league.

Ensure that the main players do not play more than once a week to adjust their status and accumulate physical fitness.