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Chapter 291 Relax

The camera locked on Marco Silva on the sidelines.

Everton's head coach now looks obviously flustered.

He was indeed a little frightened inside.

The game lasted fifteen minutes.

His team lost the ball.

But Marco Silva knows better.

In reality, his team lasted just five minutes.

Because in the first ten minutes, Liverpool did not speed up the pace, that was the trial stage.

And when they were about to start the attack.

Liverpool firmly controlled the situation on the field, changing the rhythm and quickly passing the ball, leading Everton players by the nose, and finally, in a very natural way, sent the ball into the goal.

Just looking at Yang Guang's goals, there is actually nothing much to say.

It seemed like he just ran to that position, then kicked the ball and completed the shot.

But in fact.

before this.

Everton's defense has been disrupted by Liverpool's attack.

The overall collapse of the defense was the reason for the goal.

Even if Everton was lucky, the ball did not bounce back into the penalty area but went out of the bottom line.

That was just Everton surviving a disaster.

But looking at Liverpool's offensive, it is clear that they may not be able to wait for their own happiness in the future.
Marco Silva returned to the coaching booth.

He had already fully estimated the difficulty of this game.

but.

The situation of losing the ball so early still made him very worried.

He knew very well what it meant to concede a goal so early at Anfield.

Don’t even talk about winning now.

Even if it's a draw, Everton should be very satisfied.

After conceding the goal, Everton players seemed a little flustered.

But fortunately they didn't continue to lose the ball.

After they stabilize the situation.

Inevitably, they naturally wanted to launch an attack.

After all, they are now one goal behind.

Everton moved the ball across half court.

The two full-backs became wing-backs.

Walcott and Richarlison play as a double striker.

Behind them is the Icelandic sniper Sigurdsson.

Formed a frontcourt attack system.

Create chaos by passing the ball.

But this game.

For defense.

Marco Silva reduced one striker and added a central defender.

This has weakened Everton's offensive ability.

Plus, they were facing Liverpool.

Liverpool was waiting for such an opportunity when Everton tried to attack.

They can get more space and transition opportunities.

Every time Liverpool counterattack.

Can make Anfield boil.

It can also make Everton's defense feel nervous.

"Mane dribbles the ball from the wing and passes it straight in... Yang! Header! Pickford! Wow, what a quick reaction!"

"Liverpool's attack is coming again. This time it's Arnold who cuts in with the ball and passes it straight. Sunshine turns and shoots with his back to the goal! It goes slightly wide!"

"Salah Salah. Salah!!! Left-foot shot!! Oh, Everton escaped again!"

Everton's own attack seemed very quiet.

On the contrary, Liverpool's offensive seems to be becoming increasingly uncontrollable.

at last.

The second goal was scored.

It's just a matter of course.

Thirty minutes into the game.

Yangguang received the ball at the top of the penalty area. He made a fake move to shoot, attracted the defense and then made a lob pass to the right side of the ribs.

Salah made a high-speed run and shot the ball.

This time the football did not go wide of the goal.

Pickford did make a save.

But his save failed to stop the ball from flying into the net.

"Two to zero! The game has lost its suspense!"

In the commentary box.

Sky Sports commentator Kolo shook his head.

There is still quite a long time until the end of the game.

The regular time for the first and second half alone is an hour.

This doesn't even include injury time.

There have also been games where the team was two goals behind but still managed to turn the tables.

But even so.

I believe most people would agree with what Chloe said.

Two teams till now.

It's as if the competition is not on the same level at all.

Everton faces Liverpool.

In offense, they were unable to organize an effective attack that threatened Alisson's goal, and they couldn't even force Alisson to make a save.

Defensively, every attack by Liverpool seemed to be able to penetrate their goal.

To be honest, if it weren't for Pickford's wonderful performance.

Everton is now far behind.

This game.

Anyone with a little common sense knows this.

There was nothing more Everton could do at this stadium.

The more they think about it, the more likely they are to continue to concede goals.

Defending hard can maintain this score.

But
Does Everton really want to surrender with an hour left in the game?
The camera locked on Marco Silva who returned to the coaching bench.

Everton's head coach didn't seem to do anything else in this game.

Just shook his head.

He stared at the Liverpool players celebrating.

My mind is already a little confused.

The current situation is quite tricky.

It is to be brave and take a chance on a reversal that may be only one in a thousand or one in ten thousand.

still is
Just shrink it back like that.

Hold on in the first half first.

Wait until the second half?

Marcos thought about it.
Still feel it.

Even if we lose, we can't lose too badly.

first half.

Let’s defend first.

Anyway, they have five defenders.

As Everton shrinks back.

For the rest of the first half, Liverpool did not take the initiative to speed up the pace of the game.

For Liverpool.

The opponent surrendered in advance.

That couldn't be better.

Because their goal is to win seven championships.

Every bit of physical energy is precious.

Since Everton surrendered early, they concentrated on scoring the goal.

There is no need for Liverpool to speed up the pace of the game.

Of course.

This does not mean passive competition.

Instead, he played more patiently.

When there is a chance to shoot, cross the ball.

Liverpool will not show any mercy.

The opponent they face is Everton, their arch-enemy.

However, the reporters in the media seats were very uncomfortable with such scenes.

"What is Marco Silva doing?"

"Why doesn't he push out and attack? He's already two behind."

"He fell to the ground. Does he know what a Merseyside derby is?"

"This may be the most boring derby in recent years."

Reporters complained.

They will not understand Marco Silva's difficulties.

In their view.

If you fall behind, just attack.

If you lose, you lose.

Losing by a large margin is nothing.
At worst, I can just have a private Marseille with red bean paste.

This is much better than being boiled like a frog in warm water.

In the commentary box.

Gary Neville, the commentator of Sky Sports TV, was very considerate and thought about the problem from the perspective of Everton's head coach: "The current situation is really difficult for Everton. The possibility of them turning the tide is quite small. This can be seen from the data in the first half. Liverpool has an overall advantage. If Everton presses forward to attack, it will be equivalent to giving Liverpool more opportunities for transition offense, and Klopp's team is best at transition offense."

Carragher shrugged: "But if they don't press forward and attack, they will just lose. If they do, they might win."

"It's more likely that we'll lose by a large margin," Neville complained.

"I don't deny the possibility."

Carragher looked a little smug.

Actually. For Everton.

To hold on is to die.

Pressing out to attack will also lead to death.

After the halftime break to unify our thoughts.

They finally made a decision: attack!

First, it's a substitution.

Before the second half of the game started.

First up is this summer transfer window.

Everton's Brazilian winger Bernard, who was signed for free from Shakhtar Donetsk, came on as a substitute.

Don’t look at Bernard who is in front of you, but this person’s price has increased by as much as 20 million.

Moreover, with a height of 1.64 meters, he is able to gain a foothold in professional football.

He is certainly not a fool.

in contrast.

Bernard has the advantages that a player of his height should have: flexibility, low center of gravity, fast pace and excellent dribbling.

Bernard replaced center back Mina.

This way.

Everton's formation changed to 433.

Goalkeeper Pickford.

The central defenders are Michael Keane and Zouma.

The left and right backs are Coleman and Dizzy.

Midfielders: Sigurdsson, Andre Silva, Gay.

Bernard, Richarlison and Walcott in the frontcourt.

Just looking at this lineup, it seems very aggressive.

And from the account book point of view.

Everton's lineup is also worth a lot.

He can also be ranked high in the Premier League.

"Everton has to start to exert its strength in the second half!"

In the commentary box.

The commentators were all cheered up.

No one wants to see the last fifteen minutes of the first half.

That was really too torturous.

in contrast.

If Everton wanted to press forward and attack in the second half.

no matter what the result is.

at least
in the second half.

The scene won't be too boring.

"They're planning to attack!"

Kravitz reminded Klopp.

Klopp grinned: "Relax, old man. We are two goals ahead now."

Klopp patted his partner on the shoulder and smiled.

This is not to underestimate the enemy.

But confidence.

His players know exactly what to do when the opponent presses forward.

Transition offense is Liverpool's specialty.

What they fear least is the opponent's oppressive attack.

"We just have to wait for the third goal to come."

Klopp said, leaning back in the coaching booth.

His thoughts began to wander to other areas.

Won the Premier League and Champions League last season.

The season hasn't even started yet.

The team began to loudly declare the goal of winning seven championships.

These things certainly put a lot of pressure on Liverpool.

But
Klopp discovered a gain that surprised him a little.

That is, the team already has a certain "king mentality".

This mentality can usually only be established after establishing dominance in a league.

But all Liverpool managed was to win the Premier League title last season.

Having this mentality has a lot to do with sunshine.

He announced loudly that he would win seven titles.

This happened unconsciously.

Let Liverpool players feel it.

We are different from other teams.

Others dare not call out such a goal.

But Liverpool dared.

Not only dare.

And we are still working towards this goal.

This gave Liverpool players, who were still struggling for the top four in the Premier League before Sunshine joined, great confidence.

They believe they are the best team in the Premier League.

Even against any opponent.

They also have a strong mentality.

Perhaps this is what an absolute leader in the arena can bring.

These things certainly have side effects.

For example.
It is easy to underestimate the enemy.

But now.

This side effect has not yet appeared.

In other aspects, it makes Liverpool stronger.

Pretty much what Klopp expected.

The second half started shortly.

Everton launched several fierce attacks.

This made them more or less bolder and their formation pressed higher.

however.

Before they could score a goal.

Liverpool's goal came.

The fiftieth minute of the game.

Everton finally managed a shot on target.

Richarlison barely completed a turn and shot in the penalty area despite Van Dijk's defense.

The weak shot was easily caught by his Brazilian compatriot Alisson.

Alisson just wanted to stabilize the situation.

As a result, I saw it near the middle circle in front.

Sunshine is raising his hand for the ball.

He made a prompt decision.

Just throw the ball and start the attack!
The football flew to the center circle.

Everton's central defender Zouma, who was loaned from Chelsea, quickly pressed forward to defend.

He stuck behind the sun.

Zuma became famous very early.

When at Chelsea.

Even considered by Chelsea fans as Terry's successor - the young Zouma was loaned out all the way.

Later, he played as a main player for Chelsea for a period of time.

But due to injuries.

Ultimately, he was unable to gain a foothold in a big team like Chelsea.

After coming to Everton.

Zuma's impetuous behavior has not been abated much.

Instead, it became a time bomb for Everton's defense.
Just like it is now.

Zouma rushed forward and directly confronted Yangguang, trying to prevent him from catching the ball but failed.

But he overestimated his physical confrontation ability.

He hit the sun from behind.

Instead of moving the ball, he staggered, and Yangguang took the opportunity to head the ball back.

He turned around suddenly, shook off Zouma who had no time to react, and chased the ball with big strides. Before Michael Keane came up to defend, he was ready to shoot.

approach.

Adjust your pace.

Muscles are tight.

Stand firm and step out.

Rotate your hips.

Drive your thighs.

The thigh drives the calf.

The force is transmitted to the instep of the foot through the joints and muscles, one section at a time.

finally.
boom!
"Yang shoots!!"

to the exclamations of the commentators.

The football whizzed into the air and flew past Michael Keane's cheek.

As the football flies by.