Chapter Twenty-Three: Anfield Begins to Recover

In the final minutes of the first half, Liverpool's players were still positive and wanted to pull a goal back before half-time. But helplessly, in the process of crazy running and pressing, they consumed too much physical energy, and at the end of the first half, they had already come to a physical node. In the unwilling eyes of the Liverpool players, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the first half. The two sides will go into the second half with a score of 2:0.

'From what went on in the first half, it was true that as most expected, Chelsea dominated the pitch and the scoreline. The most impressive thing is that Lei Maia has performed several solo performances. Although Liverpool has done a good job in the overall defense, it has clearly not done enough to limit Remaya's point. Although he did not score two goals, this is precisely his biggest sarcasm and disdain for the whole Liverpool team. It can be concluded that this half of the game alone can make Remaier one of Liverpool's most hated active players, and in this respect, it can be compared to Manchester United's Keane. I have the impression that this was the most embarrassing game played at Anfield in more than a decade. It's been a long time since this site has been so unscrupulously humiliated by outsiders.

Of course, Liverpool are never to be underestimated. Whether it is at its peak or at its trough, its iron-blooded spirit of never admitting defeat is something that any opponent should be careful with. In history, Liverpool has never lacked the drama of an absolute counteroffensive. Chelsea and Remaier's play on them may instead be the trigger for Liverpool's big comeback. There's a reason why this giant has been able to stand for so long. It's not easy to crush it lightly. Other than that. I believe that Benitez will also fight hard for this game. Trading Owen away has already made Liverpool fans unwelcome the Spanish manager. Add to that Liverpool's poor performance since the start of the season. His position as head coach is not secure. Judging from the above points, the second half is bound to be a more intense and exciting game. “

Lineker summed up the game. His partner, Ali Hansen, sat on the sidelines. Not annoying at a glance. Looking at his old partner's Tie Qing's face, he shook his head and smiled. Of course he knows how much impact this first half has brought him. As a loyal Liverpool man and Liverpool legend, seeing the opponent tease and humiliate this team like this, this stadium, the emotions in my heart are naturally very complicated. "In the second half, Liverpool will definitely be able to teach this impolite boy a hard lesson! Hum!! ”

Since it's a job after all. As a commentator, I can't help but speak, and after holding back for a long time, Ali Hansen finally held back a sentence. Listening to the unconcealed evil in his words, Lineker was unimpressed. Although Liverpool have a large number of fans in England, this does not include one of the greatest goalscorers in England's history, and it is Tottenham Hotspur who is more associated with Lineker than Liverpool. As for Lao Lei, he does not have the disgust of many British football people, but admires Lao Lei's personality and way of doing things. It's to his taste. Ringing out the actions that Lao Lei did in the first half, if it weren't for the sake of his old partner's face, he would have laughed a long time ago. Although I am a little sorry for my old friend, Lineker is in my heart. is already looking forward to what Lao Lei can do in the second half.

At this time, in the locker rooms of both teams. The atmosphere is diametrically opposed, one heaven and one hell. In the Liverpool dressing room. Benitez, who has always been calm, is furious and explodes: "Shit! You're kicking shit!! This is Anfield. And you're wearing a Liverpool shirt! But your cousins are simply disgraced to this stadium, this club! Disgrace!! You guys let that Portuguese kid, humiliate this place so badly, a bunch of shit! "Benitez is using foul language, mobilizing the blood and passion of the Liverpool players. Although the contact time has not been long, he knows what kind of terrifying power this group of young men under his command can burst out in a desperate situation, as long as he can guide them out.

Mourinho, meanwhile, was in the Chelsea dressing room, pouring cold water on his players, and he didn't want his players to relax too much, and a two-goal lead against a team like Liverpool was not enough. Although Mourinho has not yet publicly admitted it, he actually admires the Liverpool club very much. At the time of the decision to leave Porto, he was even very close to Liverpool at one point. But in the end, thanks to the persuasion of both Chelsea and Mendes, the matter came to nothing. Otherwise, maybe this game would be a completely different scenario.

However, he is pleased that his players are still very calm. At this time, the fame of Liverpool's century-old giants helped Mourinho instead, so that the Chelsea players did not relax their vigilance because of the two-goal lead. In the first half of the game, the Chelsea players also saw very clearly, if it were not for the two outbursts of Lao Lei, it would not be easy for Chelsea to lead Liverpool. Liverpool's ferocious interceptions throughout the pitch made the Chelsea players a great challenge.

The 15 minutes of the break passed immediately. When the two players met again in the tunnel, Ray saw a completely different Liverpool than they had played at the end of the first half. I don't know what Benitez did, at this time the eyes of all the Liverpool players were already full of murder. If it was a two-dimensional world, at this time, around them, it should have already burned into the sky. And at this time, Lao Lei received another bad news from the system.

"Ding! Mad Red Army: Liverpool are in a state of madness, and the state of the game is incalculable. "The most annoying thing in the world is that it is impossible to estimate. Because you don't know what's going to happen next, and people are always anxious and worried because they don't know, because they don't know. Hearing such news, Rao is old thunder with a big heart had to cheer up and be vigilant. Based on his past experience, as long as the system gives information about the opponent, it is not good news.

At the start of the second half, Benitez began to make substitutions. German defender Hamann replaces right wing-back Finnen. Czech attacking midfielder Smitchell replaced Colwill and Liverpool began to change their formation. When Smitchell stepped up to Liverpool's midfield position. Gerrard's position began to retreat, and Benitez wanted to pull Gerrard out of the quagmire of confrontation with Old Ray. He needs Steven Gerrard to help defend and more back-to-back to help Liverpool attack. In the first half, when Gerrard was playing as a midfielder, he spent too much energy against Lao Lei. At the same time, on the offensive end, he was strictly restricted by Lao Lei and could not provide enough contributions to the team.

At this point, Liverpool's formation changed to a complete 3-6-1 instead of a false 3-6-1 in the first half. Gerrard. Alonso and Hamann played in a back three, which was used to strengthen Liverpool's interception ability in midfield and curb Chelsea's midfield organization, which was a change of formation to strangle Chelsea's midfield. Mourinho's brow began to furrow at the sight of this change, and he felt uneasy. However, at this time, it was too late to rearrange it, and he decided to wait and see what happened for the time being. At the same time, he also believes in the quality of the old Ray and the Chelsea players. Won't be overwhelmed in front of Liverpool.

At this time, Lao Lei, who was on the field, was also slightly surprised when he saw this change of formation. He didn't expect Benitez to be so decisive, which was simply to scrap Chelsea's midfield. But he didn't panic either. Since it's hard to go in the midfield, it's okay not to go in the midfield. In Lao Lei's heart, he began to think secretly. It was up to us to make the most of the two sharp knives on Chelsea's flanks in the second half, in the absence of the first half. In the second half, we should make the most of it. Liverpool's three-back lineup is just right for Robben and Duff. Continuously go and hit them.

"Okay, the second half of the game begins, let's see what kind of effect Benitez's change of formation can have?" As soon as the second half began, Chelsea's midfield began to feel a lot of pressure. The configuration of the three backs made the midfield suddenly crowded. In the tight space, Chelsea's delicate midfield push began to hit a wall frequently. At this time, Lao Lei felt that his eyes were full of Liverpool's red, and his handling of the ball began to become difficult. Liverpool's three midfielders all have good interception ability, among which Gerrard and Hamann are even better runners, which makes Liverpool's central defense look a little impregnable.

As the Liverpool fans watched as they began to slowly recover their inferiority, their loud cheers and chants were once again floating over Anfield. This made the Liverpool players who were in a state of madness even more active and desperate. Chelsea players are starting to find themselves unable to hold their footballs. Whenever I received the ball, there were always red Liverpool players, interfering around me, and playing very uncomfortable.

At the same time, with the solidity of the defense, Liverpool's attack began to be active, and the defense led the attack. In the 50th minute of the second half, after Frank Lampard received the ball in front, it was directly cut off by Hamann and Gerrard and could not continue to advance. Immediately afterward, Liverpool's quick counter-attack began. Football is already at the feet of the striker Smitchell. Unlike Nedved, Smitchell's technique on his feet is outstanding. This made Lao Lei for a while, and it was not good to cut off the football under his feet.

At this point, he made a horizontal push and the ball was at the feet of Gerrard, who stepped forward. And that's what Benitez is all about, with Gerrard dropping back to lighten his burden on the offensive end and take on simpler, lighter jobs to bring his impact to full play.

As soon as he got the ball, it was a long-range shot from 30 miles away. And now, Lao Lei is beyond the reach of the whip. Gerrard's long-range shot hit John Terry and went off the line, but the difference this time was that Liverpool could already find an opportunity to face the Chelsea goal directly, and it was a successful sports battle without anyone interfering.

And that's just the beginning.

The shot was unsuccessful and Gerrard had no regrets. He ran straight to the sidelines, facing the Liverpool fan stands, and waved his arms upwards with all his might.

His face was flushed, the veins on his neck were exposed, and he kept yelling!

He just raised his arms a little hideously!!

All of a sudden, Anfield erupted!

It's like a volcano!!

The red tide began to roll!!

A huge wave of sound is challenging everyone's eardrums.

A hint of the atmosphere of the devil's home field is starting to appear!

Crazy Anfield is starting to recover!!

Looking at the hoarse and crazy faces in the stands, Lao Lei patted his chest.

A crazy battle spirit is surging inside!!

Surging!!! (To be continued......)