Chapter Eighty-Six: The Stage of the Red Derby

That's what Klopp thinks, and that's certainly what he does.

What he said in the media was not a smokescreen, but what he really thought.

Jurgen Klopp is planning to take advantage of Anfield's home turf and prepare to play attacking football at home, so that even if he loses in the end, it is much better than losing in the half.

In fact, Klopp is not lacking in brains, and he must take risks. It's that Liverpool's squad is a bit top-heavy, especially after the injury of the main central defender Skrtel, Liverpool's defense has not been very stable.

Liverpool have signed a centre-back on loan from Colke in the winter window, and if nothing else, he will form a centre-back pairing with Nicolas Sako in this game.

With such a defensive line to defend against Manchester United's onslaught, Klopp has little confidence. Therefore, Klopp decided to do the opposite, he will press at home, of course he will attack when he has the ball, and pull the attacking rhythm to the fastest, and when he is without the ball, he will frantically press Manchester United's ball-handlers!

Klopp is very familiar with Li Qingshan, if Li Qingshan has any weaknesses, it is that this big man is very dependent on the support of the midfield, and in Klopp's view, Li Qingshan is definitely not fast, if the pace of the game becomes extremely fast, Li Qingshan may not be able to keep up with this rhythm!

"Start with the strikers and press their centre-backs so they have nowhere to get the ball! Let them panic! Run! Keep running, if anyone can't run, I'll replace him!! ”

Klopp gritted his teeth in the locker room and said, the bearded Klopp looks so fierce, even if he talks about tactical arrangements in the locker room, he almost roars!

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By the time the players from both sides warmed up, the entire Anfield was full, and the unfilled seats were specially vacated, with several rows of seats vacated between the United fan gathering area and the rest of the Anfield stands, and a group of security guards holding behind their backs to isolate the fans from both sides.

This is due to the fear that if the fans of both sides get too close, it will lead to conflicts. The antagonism between Manchester United and Liverpool fans has made Liverpool's security department not careless.

However, this move has made Manchester United fans quite unhappy, because the vacant seats, Anfield side has reduced the tickets of the away team Manchester United fans, while Liverpool fans have not been affected.

The number of visiting fans who came to watch the game was much smaller than that of the home team, Liverpool, and even fewer when they were tossed around by the stadium.

However, because the number of tickets to be given to the away team is decided by the home side, and neither the FA nor the league committee is in a position to intervene, so Manchester United fans can only be dissatisfied, but there is nothing they can do.

And Manchester United fans are also arranged in the most remote corners of the stadium, looking at the stadium, all you see are Liverpool fans in red jerseys, while Manchester United fans can only be in the most remote stands, which are the farthest away from the stadium, no matter how they shout, it is difficult for the players on the stadium to hear.

This is what it is like to be at the stadium of a sworn enemy, and Manchester United fans are used to it, and in fact Liverpool fans will never be better when they go to Old Trafford.

Both sides are mortal enemies, and it is normal to make trouble for each other by all means. That's the hatred between the two teams.

Therefore, when the players on both sides warmed up, the whole Anfield was only the shouts of Liverpool fans, while the voices of Manchester United fans were completely drowned out by Liverpudlians.

Anfield is already known for its fiery atmosphere, but today's Anfield seems to be more popular than ever.

The Liverpool players are filled with strength to see so many home fans supporting them. Manchester United's players were shocked by the madness of Liverpool fans.

"There are so many people, the whole stadium is full of Liverpool fans." Hummels said, looking at the large expanse of red around the stand.

Hummels is a man who has experienced strong winds and waves, and has spoken about the world, when he was in the Bundesliga, the Ruhr derby was at least two legs a year, and the Ruhr derby was also known for its hot atmosphere. And now Anfield, Hummel is still quite shocked.

"No matter how fierce they shout, it's not them who play." Li Qingshan didn't care about this.

Hummels pointed to the frenzied fans in the stands: "Even so, in such an atmosphere, the opponent should be more combative." ”

"Are you frightened, Mats,"

Hummels' German compatriot Kramer leaned in and teased his national team seniors.

Hummels snorted at the back of Kramer's head: "Who is scared, stinky boy!" ”

The two Germans frolicked on the pitch for a while, which made many Manchester United players laugh along with them.

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The red derby was naturally highly anticipated, and the media paid enough attention to the game.

While the players of both sides were warming up on the field, the media benches in the stands were already ready.

The live broadcast signal began to cut in when the players of both sides began to warm up, and the live TV broadcast the warm-up of the players of both sides, and occasionally the camera swept over the stands, transmitting the hot atmosphere of the stands to the world through the live broadcast signal.

There are even drones mounted on cameras taking aerial shots of Anfield, and when you look down at Anfield from the air, you can see the empty seats between Liverpool and Manchester United fans in the stands, as well as the spectacular sight of Liverpool fans waving red towels before the game.

Andy Gray, the narrator, sat in the commentary seat, and next to him, were Carragher and Henry. As for Gary Neville – he has already gone to coach Valencia.

Andy Gray is broadcasting the starting line-ups for both sides.

Liverpool still lined up in a 433 formation for this game, with goalkeeper No. 22 Mignolet, Sako and Caurke partnering in central defenders, left wing-back Moreno, right wing-back Klein, three midfielders, Emre Can on the left, Henderson on the right, Lucas in the middle of the midfield, and Coutinho on the left, Sturridge on the center, and Firmino on the right.

"Aside from a couple of injured players, this is the strongest squad Liverpool have ever been able to make." Andy Gray said, "Manchester United's injury situation is less serious than Liverpool's. With the exception of Herrera, who sprained his ankle in pre-match training, United have been largely injury-free. Ancelotti still discharged a 4321 formation, goalkeeper De Gea, on the back line, Valencia, Hummels, Rojo, Sandro, the three backs are Kramer, Fellaini, Carrick, the two forwards are Di Maria and Mata, the center forward at the front, of course, is Li Qingshan, who has scored 28 league goals! ”

"Basically Manchester United's main squad from the start of the season has returned. Henry said, "It's a pity that Rooney is on the bench again. ”

"Who let Mata perform better than Rooney on the right, if Li Qingshan is not injured or suspended, Rooney basically cannot compete for Li Qingshan in the center position." Carragher shook his head and said.

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In anticipation of the fans, players from both sides lined up from the tunnel to the field.

The stage has been set up, and the players on both sides are gearing up for a big battle!