Chapter 55: The Broken System

Manchester United is not a team that is obsessed with a pass-and-control philosophy, and Ancelotti is not Pep Guardiola.

Therefore, De Gea saw that the route of the layers of advancement was blocked by Liverpool's high pressing, and simply kicked it forward with a big foot.

There is no offside in the opening goal, Li Qingshan has stood in the front of Liverpool's penalty area, due to the pressure of the midfield, the Liverpool players in the backfield do not dare to let Li Qingshan receive the ball alone in the front of their own penalty area, so Matip and Lovren are closely following Li Qingshan.

It's just that in this way, between Liverpool's back line and the midfield line, Li Qingshan was pulled out of a large gap area!

De Gea's footwork was very accurate, and Li Qingshan jammed Matip and pushed the ball back a little.

Di Maria's running position is very flexible, he was originally pressing Liverpool's right full-back Kalein, first inserted into the penalty area, and after Klein chased back, Di Maria changed direction and stuck the inside position, and then received a pass from Li Qingshan at the front of the penalty line.

After receiving the ball, Di Maria adjusted slightly, and then he volleyed from the edge of the box!!

Liverpool's goalkeeper Karius was in a good position, he put his hands in gear, blocked the ball, and then pounced on it and controlled it.

Liverpool's attack created a threat, and Manchester United, in turn, hit back immediately!

The two sides went back and forth, and the game went into a fast pace from the start.

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Mane !!!!!! It's dangerous!! The Senegalese winger, who has moved to the Reds this season, has a great chance in the box!! Unfortunately, he didn't shoot well and kicked the ball away!! ”

Liverpool's attack does have a set, and Manchester United's defense looks somewhat embarrassed under the onslaught of Liverpool's players. Liverpool, who is fighting at home, seems to have received some bonus, and they run forward like chicken blood and rush at any cost!

And the TV footage is also frequently shown to Klopp on the sidelines, and the famous German coach can always attract the attention of the camera with his hideous expression and rich body movements.

Mane didn't score, Klopp raised his hands regretfully, and the whole person almost jumped up, and then he held his head with both hands, expressed his regret for not scoring a goal, and then applauded with both hands to applaud Liverpool's offensive this time.

Ancelotti squinted at the madman Klopp, who was jumping and jumping, angry and laughing, and couldn't help but sigh. Nowadays, there are more and more new generation coaches with personalities.

Just like the German Klopp, Ancelotti admires Klopp's radical and crazy tactics very much - because in addition to the super high requirements for the players on the field, the coach also needs to have a big heart. Otherwise, the crazy attack here, the gap in the backfield is always terrifying.

It's like this time.

When Liverpool's attack advanced into the United penalty area, the ball was cut off by Hummels, and the Reds immediately launched a quick counter-attack.

Hummels first pushed the ball diagonally to the side and found Mata!

Juan Mata didn't lose time, he immediately knocked the ball across the middle and found Pogba who was plugged in at high speed.

Pogba didn't slow down, he took advantage of the situation and took the ball past Liverpool midfielder Emre Can who was pressed up in midfield! Then the Frenchman strode forward with the ball!!

At this time, Liverpool's midfield and six players up front were all left behind by United's attacking line-up, while the Liverpool defence remained with only three players left, centre-backs Matip and Petren, and a full-back Klein..... As for the other full-back, Milner, who was still assisting in the front court at this time, did not have time to return.

In an instant, Manchester United broke through the high-pressure defense of Liverpool's midfield, Manchester United fired four arrows in front, Di Maria, Pogba, Li Qingshan, and Mata pounced on Liverpool's defense like a hungry tiger!!

'Manchester United's counter-attacking !!' In the commentary box, Andy Gray's voice sharpened.

Carragher watched nervously as the Manchester United players rushed forward at high speed, while Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes were expecting something!

Four to three!!

Great opportunity for Manchester United!!

Ancelotti clenched his fists nervously. If this counterattack is scored, Manchester United will have a big initiative advantage for the whole game.

Klopp wanted to lift his forehead and lament. The biggest problem with his team is that there are always holes in the high press up front. Compared to the system he spent years building during his time at Borussia Dortmund, the chemistry between the players in this Liverpool team has always been mismatched, and in terms of overall pressing, as long as there is a little less discipline and integrity, the opponent will find opportunities.

It's almost Liverpool's cover goal, and so are the reasons why Liverpool always concede goals in their games. Despite a five-game winning streak, the game is often almost a thrilling battle of who scores the most goals.

What is Defense? For Liverpool, defending is all about counter-attacking with four or three....... Fouled!

Pogba was still a little sticky to the ball, and he dribbled across the half, all the way to the edge of the box, only to be tackled to the ground by Lovren.

Manchester United fans let out a sigh.

Spread it out soon!!

Scholes also held his head in his hands, he was very dissatisfied with Pogba's handling of the ball just now, and he took two more steps to waste such a great counterattack opportunity.

Carlo Ancelotti on the sidelines was also very unhappy with Pogba's handling of the situation. The Frenchman is full of football talent, but he always seems to play the game in the same way as street football on the playing field – free and easy.

It's a real headache for a player.

Thankfully, Paul Pogba was able to secure a free-kick on the left side of the penalty area.

In the last second, Liverpool fans were still rejoicing, and Manchester United fans were still gritting their teeth at Pogba.

But in the next second, the Liverpool fans were dumbfounded, and the Manchester United fans immediately swallowed the original words of scolding Pogba.

TV replays at high speed what happened to us.

As soon as Pogba got up, Juan Mata sent a quick free-kick.

Juan Mata pushed the ball into the box and Pogba made a feint in the box to shake off Klein's letting go before picking the ball up with ease.

In the penalty area, Li Qingshan was in a very comfortable position, facing the ball and rushing to the top!

In the face of such an opportunity, Li Qingshan will not let it go!!

He flicked his header with ease, headed the ball into the opposite corner of Karius' save, and the ball grazed the edge of the post and flew into the goal!

Twenty-third minute of the game!

At Anfield, Manchester United lead Liverpool 1-0 away!!

Carlo Ancelotti had planned to give Pogba a good beating in the dressing room, but he immediately saw Pogba clear his name with a light assist.

Jurgen Klopp was somewhat quiet, his work at Liverpool was far from finished. This Liverpool system is still crippled!

But even so, how could the madman Klopp admit defeat.

He walked to the sidelines, waving his arms.

"Press, press, press!!"

The fans at Anfield saw the scene and shouted in unison.

"Offensive !!!!"