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Chapter 286 vs Manchester City
Liverpool almost technically defeated Chelsea.

This one-sided battle between red and blue left the English media a little disappointed.

After the game, many media expressed pessimism.

There is almost no suspense about who will win the league championship this season.

Liverpool's form is really outstanding.

Mid-week.

Liverpool are going to play in the Champions League.

They are going to challenge Hoffenheim away.

Since this game came back.

The team's opponent in the eighth round of the league is Manchester City.

therefore.

This game featured a considerable amount of rotation.

But Sunshine still started the game.

The last Champions League group match.

Sunshine "only" scored one goal.

It sparked a lot of discussion.

This game.

When the team rotates.

Can the sun go on a killing spree?

The results were somewhat disappointing.

Because Liverpool failed to achieve a big victory while playing away.

They won a narrow 1-0 victory over Hoffenheim away from home.

Two rounds of group matches.

Got six points.

Currently ranked first in the standings.

Sunshine has only scored two goals in the Champions League group stage this season.

This made the Catalan media very excited.

It seems like I can see the prospect of Messi surpassing Sunshine in the Champions League in terms of goals scored.

The media in Turin are also very excited - it is worth mentioning that Ronaldo moved from Real Madrid to Juventus this season.

In Juventus' first two group matches.

Ronaldo scored twice in one game and one goal in another, and scored three goals in the group stage, one more than Sunshine.

After two rounds of group matches.

These media began to say that Sunshine's "magic" in the Champions League had disappeared.

He only scored two goals after all.

These remarks did not attract much attention from the Sunshine and the media in England.

on the one hand.

The group stage has only gone through two rounds, it is too early to say this.

on the other hand.

A focus battle is about to take place.

Liverpool have won seven games in a row to start this season.

Manchester City
Also seven consecutive wins.

Manchester City is only behind Liverpool on goal difference, with both teams having 21 points, ranking first and second in the league respectively.

Guardiola's team has shown an extremely amazing state this season.

For Manchester City's top scorer Aguero.

He was also full of fighting spirit in this game.

If you don't look at the sunlight data.

Aguero scored six goals in seven league games.

This is definitely the data of a superstar.

Especially since Aguero actually only played six games.

He missed a game in the third round of the league due to a calf muscle injury.

So Aguero's real statistics are six goals in six games.

This data would have definitely been hyped up by the media in the past.

And now?

Sunshine scored ten goals in seven games.

This data makes Aguero's average of one goal per game seem a little underwhelming in comparison.

This should be put in the past.

The English media have been praising Aguero's form and comparing it to Melo.

What now?
No one in the media mentioned Aguero's six goals in six games.

This hurt Aguero a little.

If there is no sunshine
He is the biggest star in this league.

He will be feted by the media.

The fans' focus is also on him.

He will become a superstar and become a sought-after person.

but now.

He has scored six goals in six games.

The media reporters seemed to be fine.

Blowing?

Why don't you blow it?
Aguero certainly knows why.

Because there is a superior replacement!
This is not just a matter of reputation.

It’s also about interests - the top star will definitely have media resources tilted in his favor.

The media naturally focuses on those stars who have higher exposure.

And who can get more attention from the media.

Whoever has greater commercial value will naturally have greater value.

therefore.

in the game.

Aguero's performance was very positive.

He completed a shot right on the penalty area line!
The football flew towards the goal along the grass.

The ball speed is not fast.

But the angle is very tricky.

Aguero's shooting skills are truly world-class.

Fortunately, Alisson saved the ball in time and pushed it out of the baseline.

Liverpool fans in the stands exclaimed in surprise.

The scene just now almost made them think that the team had lost the ball.

"Aguero's shot! Very beautiful! Alisson's save was also great!"

"Aguero was in great form in this game! The Argentine is a natural shooter. He received the ball, adjusted his shot, and did it in one go without any delay. Liverpool's defense didn't follow up well enough and he immediately seized the opportunity. Liverpool almost lost the ball!"

"He must want to show off in front of the sun. After all, he is the second highest scorer in the Premier League!!"

"Everyone cheer up! Pay attention!!!"

On the sidelines, Klopp clapped his hands to remind his players.

Liverpool's defensive players looked somewhat solemn.

Manchester City has a luxurious lineup.

But who poses the biggest threat?

That certainly cannot be avoided by Aguero.

Aguero became famous very early.

As early as the 2008 Olympics.

He, like Messi, entered the public eye.

At that time.

Chinese media are still struggling to translate the names of Aguero and Messi.

Some people translate Aguero as "Akun" and Messi as "Messi".

The Chinese media at that time certainly could not have imagined this.

Just after the 08 Olympics.

Messi and Aguero.

They all soared up rapidly as if they were riding a rocket.

Quickly became a world-class star.

"Keep your eyes on it!"

"Don't let him get the ball easily!"

“Put pressure on them!”

Liverpool players reminded each other.

Here.

Manchester City players have come up to prepare for this corner kick attack.

Manchester City got a corner kick in the opening stages.

The corner kick taken by David Silva is of high quality.

Kompany jumped high at the back of the penalty area and headed the ball towards the middle.

Aguero followed up with a shot from the middle.

The shot was slightly higher than the crossbar due to Van Dijk's interference.

But it still made Liverpool fans in the stands break out in a cold sweat.

"Aguero! Oh my! The game has only been going on for less than five minutes and Manchester City has already had two very threatening attacks!"

"Manchester City, playing away from home, turned the tables!"

"Before Liverpool had time to attack, Manchester City had already launched a series of attacks!"

“This game is exciting!”

In the commentary box.

The commentators exclaimed.

Aguero's performance was indeed eye-catching.

Sixth minute of the game.

Manchester City launched a quick counterattack.

Bernardo Silva dribbles the ball forward.

He dribbled all the way from the backcourt to the center circle, then he passed the ball to the wing.

Mahrez, the winger who returned to Manchester City from Leicester City this season, received the ball.

Mahrez got the ball on the wing, looked inside the penalty area, and then made a cross.

The ball was passed to the front point.

Aguero is very fast.

When Mahrez passed the ball, he was still on the penalty area line. The moment he passed the ball, Aguero quickly moved forward!
He starts extremely fast.

So much so that Matip, who was staring at him, was thrown away.

"Aguero!!"

to the exclamations of the commentators.

Aguero headed the ball in front of the goal.

The football was pushed into the side netting.

"Aguero!! Oh my. It's really dangerous. Manchester City has created threats three times since the start of the game, and almost all of them came from Aguero!"

"Aguero's condition in this game seems to be completely stimulated!!"

at this time.

on the television broadcast.

Aguero held his head in his hands, looking regretful.

Then he stood up.

He spat.

He then raised his finger high towards Mahrez at the far end.

Gave a thumbs up.

soon.

The TV broadcast camera switched back.

Give the sun a close-up.

The language on TV clearly stated: This game is a war between two super shooters!

Now, Aguero has bared his fangs.

Sunshine, are you just going to look at it like this?
Guardiola held his head in his hands on the sidelines.

Three times, three chances.
Not a single one got in.

He is well aware that the advantage Manchester City now has is temporary.

Once, Liverpool found their rhythm.

Manchester City's defense also found it difficult to defend against Liverpool's attack.

In Guardiola's view.

Want to beat Liverpool.

We still have to find a way to attack.

Suppress Liverpool with attack.

Use ball possession to reduce Liverpool's number of possession and attacks.

Only in this way can we beat Liverpool away from home.

After two seasons at Manchester City, he has achieved nothing.

This puts a lot of pressure on Guardiola.

Manchester City has invested a lot.

The lineup is quite luxurious.

Every player on the bench is capable of starting in any Premier League team.

Such a luxurious division.

If you can't win the championship for a long time.

This is unacceptable.

The only thing that makes Guardiola feel at ease is.

Aguero was in excellent form today.

Next, Aguero's expression of disgust was very eye-catching.

Because of his outstanding performance.

Manchester City's offensive capabilities were also activated.

They launched wave after wave of attacks.

This made the visiting fans in the stands very excited.

"Ohhhh, Aguero! Aguero! You are the best shooter on the planet!"

They sang songs written for Aguero.

Although the score is still zero to zero.

But Manchester City, playing away from home, did not fall into a disadvantage.

On the contrary, it has a certain advantage.

The three midfielders consist of Fabinho, Bernardo Silva and David Silva.

As well as Mahrez and Sterling, two wingers with strong breakthrough ability.

Plus the highly mobile center Aguero.

Manchester City controlled the situation through continuous ground passes.

And on defense.

Sunshine faces his old teammate Fabinho today.

He started from the beginning of the game.

Just stare at the sunlight.

As long as Manchester City enters a defensive state.

Fabinho stuck to me like a piece of taffy.

Fabinho's job was to stare at the sun.

Don't worry about defense at other positions.

This ensures that Sunshine has at least two players marking him wherever he is.

By using multiple people to defend closely, we can limit Yangguang's ability to get the ball.

Don't let him get the ball.

Fabinho knows that this is not enough to completely limit the sun.

But this is the best defensive strategy Manchester City can come up with.

In Guardiola's view.

Fabinho may not be able to completely restrict the sun.

The exchange tactic may not be completely successful - this has been proven countless times before.

But Guardiola thinks.

Even Fabinho can't completely limit sunlight.

At least it can interfere with the sunlight.

It can reduce the number of times the Suns attack with the ball.

Liverpool's most threatening attack came from under the feet of the Sunshine.

Sunshine can get the ball one less time.

Manchester City's defense will be threatened less often.

This is still a good deal.

There are quite a lot of Yangguang’s old teammates in this game.

Except Fabinho.

And David Silva.

And left-back Mendy.

They are all old acquaintances who once fought together in Monaco.

Manchester City’s strategy for this game is.

When the ball is in possession, the team creates local advantages by advancing in the midfield and through the two assisting full-backs, giving Aguero opportunities.

Without the ball.

Fabinho always sticks to the sun, so no matter where he is, he must ensure that there are at least two players around him, isolating him and cutting off his connection with other Liverpool players.

On the one hand, they strengthened their ball control, increased their ball possession rate, and reduced Liverpool's number of attacks. On the other hand, they restricted Sunshine's performance and reduced the number of times Sunshine got the ball.

Thus.

Manchester City's chances of winning will increase.

Guardiola dare not say that Manchester City can win 100%.

In his opinion
Whether a football match can be won.

This is a question of probability.

No matter what you do.

All to increase your chances of winning.

But this probability cannot be close to 100%.

Tactics?
It is to find a way to play to your strengths and avoid your weaknesses, and let your opponent play to his weaknesses and avoid his strengths.

Liverpool has indeed encountered difficulties during this period.

Guardiola did design a tactic that made Liverpool somewhat uncomfortable.

No matter how powerful Yang Guang is, he is still an attacker.

Didn't contribute much on defense.

Once the game entered Manchester City's rhythm.

It is also very difficult for Liverpool to seize the ball.

Manchester City's offense is now very patient, and they seek to keep the ball at their feet as much as possible.

Once Liverpool regained the ball, they pressed forward.

Carry out crazy frontcourt pressing!!
I learned this from Klopp.

Guardiola is also a coach who is good at learning.

Other people's things are useful, and he won't always stick to his own ball control style of play.

Aguero is the first line of defense for Manchester City.

Liverpool finally took possession of the ball in the backcourt.

The pressure came immediately.

As a result, it was difficult for Liverpool to organize a smooth attack for a while.

Klopp is in no hurry though.

His assistant Krawei came over and said, "They pressed like this, maybe they learned from us? Guardiola is really amazing."

Klopp nodded and said, "Their pressing power is very strong. Our defense is a bit dangerous during this period."

Krawei nodded: "It depends on how long they can keep pressing like this. I am worried about Aguero. He is in good shape today. What if he scores a goal during this period?"

Klopp couldn't help but frown when he heard this.

But he quickly smiled and said: "We should trust the players on the field. We have several leaders. They know what needs to be done!"

Kra kept looking at the court.

The situation on the football field changes rapidly.

Sometimes there really isn’t much a head coach can do.

(End of this chapter)