Steve? Finnan, a very ordinary name, a very ordinary person.

At the age of 29, he is undoubtedly at the golden peak of a professional player, and in the two years since joining Liverpool, Finnan has been feeling a pressure all the time, a pressure from behind him.

Glenn? Johnson is an outstanding right-back rookie in England, with a very strong offensive awareness, speed and ability to advance with the ball.

Stephen? Volnock, Liverpool's local academy, can play multiple positions in the backfield, left, middle and right can play, a very comprehensive defensive player, and it is also a Kirkby youth product handpicked by Yang Cheng to stay in the team.

These two players have their own characteristics, and both have very good qualities, and more importantly, they are young and have a lot of potential for development, compared to them, Finnan has no advantage at all.

Even if it is not compared vertically, horizontally, the entire backline, Finnan is also known as the weakest link.

Why?

Carragher's interception accuracy, physical flexibility, and comprehensive skills, he is in Yang Cheng's back line system, he is the one responsible for marking and grabbing, because he has a very good one-on-one defensive ability, while Hyypia is very steady, tall, excellent air defense, no defects in all aspects, strong sense of co-defense, and is the team's trusted last line of defense.

Reeser on the left flank has performed even better, he has been hailed as the best left-back in the Premier League in recent years, both offensive and defensive, and has a strong impact, especially with last season's title, he has overpowered Arsenal's left-back Ashley? Cole, who became the best left wing-back in the Premier League.

With his teammates and rivals outstanding, Finnan looks mediocre, his body and technique are not impressive, and his speed and explosiveness are not enough to make him like Glenn? Johnson is on a rampage, naturally there are not many assists, and the defense is good, but Liverpool's wing is attack-oriented, so a player like Reese is more suitable for Liverpool.

Coupled with Finnen's low-key personality, he rarely has the opportunity to shine in the Liverpool team, but some mistakes are always exposed by the media, and even since last season, many media believe that Yang Cheng should vigorously support Glenn? Johnson plays at right wing-back because he is younger and more promising.

But Yang Cheng never did this, he always asked Finnan and Glenn? Johnson plays according to the opponent and never makes a hard distinction between who is the main player and who is the substitute, even Volnock.

Although Finnan is low-key, it doesn't mean that he doesn't know his situation in his heart, nor does it mean that he is not ready to fight.

He's been quietly working on his attacking ability, he knows that he can't do it with speed and technique, so he always watches a lot of game footage to strengthen his awareness of getting forward, and at the same time he also works his crosses according to his own characteristics, which is a bit like Beckham.

In the two years since joining Liverpool, his progress has been obvious, especially in attack, but this improvement is more hidden under the overall aura of the team, leaving him with few opportunities to play.

But once the opportunity comes, he will not hesitate to seize it.

It was as if this time, after Carragher stepped up and cut off the ball at Shevchenko's feet, Carrick kicked the ball out of the tie zone and into the right flank, where it was handed to Finnan, and the players in front of him were already running.

What's usually the best thing to do in this situation?

Of course, it is a direct long pass, which is directly a counterattack, especially considering that Drogba and Gerrard are in front, and Ronaldo and Robben are on the wing, as long as the ball is passed behind the opponent, it can almost pose a threat.

Finnan didn't hesitate at all, as soon as the ball arrived, he adjusted, and directly drew a long pass.

The long ball on the right side was a rough move, but it was a good anticipation, especially given that the AC Milan backline was dropping back as a whole, so he played the ball to the front of the Rossoneri's penalty area.

The landing point was bad, but it wasn't too much of a problem because it was chasing the ball and it was fast.

Didier Drogba and Steven Gerrard are rushing forward in the middle, Stam and Maldini are retreating, the Dutchman is watching Drogba and Maldini is guarding Gerrard, all four of them are fighting for speed. , Gerrard gritted his teeth and rushed forward, staring ahead with his eyes wide open, he gave up everything, desperately trying to break through the AC Milan defense, but Maldini kept interfering with him beside him, with a lot of small movements. However, Gerrard didn't pay any attention to it, he directly interfered with Maldini with one arm, and forced his speed to increase again, preempting everyone else, and being the first to reach the front of the big penalty area.

Just then, Finnan's pass landed in front of him and bounced again.

Gerrard adjusted slightly, spread his arms, met the ball that landed again, chased it, and volleyed it directly.

The ball went straight into the goal of AC Milan with a thunderous momentum!

“GOALLLLLLLLLLLL！！！！”

"Oh my God, it's Gerrard again, it's Gerrard's anti-offside goal at the crucial moment, and it's another goal for Liverpool!"

The whole Anfield crowd went completely crazy and they were all shouting Gerrard's name.

The Liverpool team spirit was not calm this time, he rushed out of the pitch after the goal, jumped over the billboard, knelt in front of the KOP stands, and opened his arms to feel the shouts of all the Liverpool fans pouring down from the stands.

He is the son of Liverpool and a symbol of the spirit and will of the people of Liverpool!

"Gerald! Gerrard!! Gerrard!!! ”

The excitement of the Liverpool fans erupted in the most enthusiastic applause and cheers in the audience, especially when they saw Gerrard's arms outstretched and roaring.

"2:0, Liverpool scored another city, Finnan's assist was also very beautiful, Gerrard's long-range shot was also wonderful, the captain of Liverpool with his own brace, helped Liverpool reverse the aggregate score to 2:1!"

"Now the situation has turned in the direction of Liverpool, this game, Liverpool played their own will and fighting spirit, but also played the 80s Red Army's fearless tenacious style, they almost perfectly integrated tactics, will, spirituality and technology, showing a unique football charm that belongs to Liverpool!"

"Carlo Ancelotti miscalculated, when he was about to give it a go, Gerrard's goal undoubtedly put AC Milan into the abyss, and now they have no extra options, they can only choose to press out and play!"

The on-site commentator was right, with the aggregate score already 1:2 behind, the Rossoneri had only one way, and that was to press out and attack frantically.

Almost immediately after Liverpool's goal, Carlo Ancelotti made adjustments, and the team's tactics became 4312, with Inzaghi and Shevchenko at the front, playing as a double striker, instead of Shevchenko dropping back.

In midfield, Rui? Costa was also a little more forward, while Kaka continued to roam behind the two strikers, looking for opportunities to counter-attack.

Yang Cheng also reacted to AC Milan's change for the first time, he knew better that he couldn't retract at present, and he had to continue to hold on, otherwise, once AC Milan played a momentum and was scored by them, then don't play the game.

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I don't know when it began, in the stands of Anfield Stadium, more and more Liverpool fans began to sing their team song "You Never Walk Alone", the singing became louder and louder, more and more high-pitched, and even many fans were singing and crying at the same time.

They're going to win, and the game looks like it's going to be won!

As long as they keep this scoreline, they will be able to return to the European stage, and as long as they keep this scoreline, they will be able to return to the stage that brought them shame and brought them humiliation.

Once upon a time, countless Liverpool fans cried, shouted, and made a fuss, swearing in their hearts that one day, they would return to that stage openly, and recover the blood debt from those who brought them pain and turmoil back then, and use their blood to repay.

Istanbul, Juventus!

We must go, even if we use all means, even if we try our last bit of strength, we will stand in front of you and defeat you!

The loud singing spread throughout the Anfield stadium, and the fans used their singing to infect every Liverpool player present, who were not afraid of the counterattack from AC Milan, and they were not afraid of the threat and intimidation from their opponents. In the past two years, Ancelotti has also been thriving in Serie A, and his coaching ability has also improved a lot compared to that year, especially when he saw the current situation, he secretly gritted his teeth and directly let Tomasson behind him warm up. "Oh my God, it seems that Carlo Ancelotti is still very unhappy with the current situation of AC Milan's lack of attack, and he is ready to continue to strengthen the team's attack, Tomasson is going to play, who is he going to replace this time?" The on-site commentators were a little surprised.

Those who know Carlo Ancelotti well know that he rarely takes such risks.

"It seems that he is ready to give it a go this time, and he will not give up until he kills you!" Paul? Bayer said to Yang Cheng with a smile, no one who knows the grievances between Yang Cheng and Ancelotti will doubt Ancelotti's determination to defeat Yang Cheng.

"He has this heart, but he may not have this ability!" Yang Cheng said with a smile.

When Ancelotti was about to make a substitution, Yang Cheng also decided to make his first substitution adjustment, he directly called Hamann to his side, explained some things to pay attention to after playing, and asked Haman to replace Carrick.

This is a counterpoint substitution, and it also shows Yang Cheng's attitude, I don't play with you, because I have an advantage in hand.

After Gerrard scored the second goal, Liverpool continued to threaten AC Milan in attack, and the Rossoneri's counter-attack seemed to be restrained, and now Carlo Ancelotti made another substitution, and pushed Cafu into midfield, playing a back three, clearly trying to attack like crazy.

The facts tell us that it's not worth playing with a madman!

Liverpool's defense was solid, the three lines seemed to be compact, and they firmly controlled their own half, and AC Milan's attack seemed to hit an impregnable wall, and there was no way to start.

As the minutes passed, AC Milan's attack became more and more chaotic, but Liverpool began to play frequent counterattacks after holding out for a few minutes, especially a long-distance run by Drogba, which almost penetrated AC Milan's goal again.

It's a pity that the tragic kick of the Elephant King of Côte d'Ivoire was saved by the Brazilian goalkeeper when facing Dida, and Yang Cheng didn't know what to say about him.

The situation on the pitch went back and forth, and AC Milan hardly thought about defending and began to attack almost deadly.

For a while, Liverpool was also passive on the field, after all, AC Milan's attacking configuration, plus their midfield Rui? Costa and Kaka are both very good playmakers and passers, which makes Liverpool look very passive.

After the 85th minute, Dida rushed to the center circle for almost every AC Milan attack, and even had a corner kick opportunity, he rushed directly into the box to fight for a header.

With this almost suicidal attacking tactic, Liverpool was in front of goal.

But the game has developed to the current situation, Yang Cheng and Ancelotti, as head coaches, can really not do much, because at this time they can do everything they can do, the key is to see the performance of the players on both sides on the field.

The midfield defense replaced Carrick with Hamann, plus Davies and the retreating Gerrard, Liverpool's midfield interception was solid and hard, AC Milan had a hard time getting past Liverpool's midfield, Rui? Both Costa and Kaka have been separated from the forward line by Liverpool's three midfielders.

In this way, AC Milan has a lot of forwards, there are three, but the role they can play is very limited, because AC Milan is more through high balls and long balls to send the ball into the vital area, but these players of AC Milan and Liverpool's backline, in terms of competing for high balls, are undoubtedly inferior.

But even so, the two sides still fought fiercely, AC Milan seized every opportunity, sent the ball into the Liverpool penalty area again and again, and Liverpool concentrated all their attention and cleared the ball again and again.

The two sides engaged in a fierce exchange of fire in Liverpool's half, the scene was very tragic, both teams were out of the way, the game, the score, the final, all of this has nothing to do with it anymore.

The only thing on everyone's mind is to score goals and stop the other team from scoring.

This antagonistic sentiment even fueled the tempers of the players on both sides, first Cafu shoveled the Portuguese to the ground when Ronaldo picked up the ball, because he did not dare to let the Portuguese dribble the ball, which was fatal. For this, the referee showed Cafu a yellow card and gave a stern warning.

As the minutes ticked by, it was getting closer and closer to the end of the game.

may be considering that the atmosphere between the two sides in the second half is getting hotter and hotter, there are many fouls, and two yellow cards have been issued, so the fourth official signaled that the second half of the game will be 5 minutes of stoppage time, which is not a short stoppage time. But neither side on the pitch took into account the length of stoppage time, because they both rushed into the game, neither of them was willing to let the opponent take the ball easily, and neither side was willing to let the opponent easily let their own goal.

Everyone's minds were burning hot at this moment, and even many of them, so far in their careers, they had never experienced such an atmosphere like today.

Only the KOPs in the stands at Anfield Stadium are still singing, still singing, supporting their players, so that every Liverpool fan in the stadium can feel that they are never alone.

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Gerald's mind was completely confused.

He couldn't remember what he was going to do, how he was going to do it, and he couldn't even remember who he was.

He is like a robot, he only receives one command to prevent the opponent from taking the ball and preventing the opponent from threatening his own goal.

As for why he did it, he couldn't remember.

When a person, with all his heart and soul, is absolutely focused on one thing, he will be like him, ignoring everything around him, as if everything else in the world has become unimportant.

Oh no, and the background, it was a song, a song that Gerald had known since he was a child.

You'll never walk alone!

He could sing, but he could only listen to it at this moment, because his throat could not make any sound at all, and it was like a fire, and his lips seemed to turn into a parched crust, and his feet trembled incessantly, and became very, very heavy, as if he would accidentally fall if he took a step.

He's never felt like this, really isn't, he's very physical, so he's never fought like this tonight.

However, when he saw it, he didn't know when the ball had reached Rui? As Costa was at his feet, he saw Kaka moving behind him, a sign of a move into the box, with Liverpool at the back.

Whether there is a threat or not, you can't let him face the goal, you can't let him take the ball on the edge of the box.

Gerald turned around and chased, at this moment, he didn't seem to feel the weight of his legs, as if he couldn't feel the pain that he wanted to die before, he just had a thought, stop him!

Rui? Costa's pass was like a scalpel, straight through the narrow gap, to the feet of Kaka at the edge of the Liverpool penalty area, the Brazilian moved very chicly, stopped the ball very calmly, and did not have the tension surrounded by Liverpool players at all.

But Gerrard came after him from behind, and he saw Shevchenko, Inzaghi and Tomasson all ready to go to goal, Hyypia and Carragher were watching them, and Hamann was too late to catch up with Kaka.

What's worse is that the Brazilian has already made a move, not knowing whether to move forward with the ball or pass it.

What to do?

It was as if in this moment, the whole world was emptied, and Gerrard was left with himself in his head, and Kaka, and the ball at his feet, and everything else was gone.

Stop him!

Gerald put the shovel directly!

Kaka was about to take a step forward with the ball and hit the goal, but was stopped by Gerrard, but Gerrard cut off the ball and hooked Kaka down.

The Brazilian was just outside the penalty line, his legs hooked, he fell into the box, rolled around and fell to his knees.

The referee's whistle blew!

At this moment, Gerald's originally hot eyes suddenly seemed to be put into a cold sea water, and all the heat disappeared in an instant, replaced by cold, cold to the bone.

The only thing he could do was raise his eyes and look blankly at the approaching referee. (To be continued) [This text is provided by the Ghost of Sailing]