It was an indisputable fact that Liverpool's defensive strength had declined after the introduction of a new attacking group in the new season.
When Raúl, Qin Xiong, Torres, and Gerard were all attacking in the front, the defensive line itself was less stable than last season.
After all, they were without Kuyt, a strong player who was full of stamina and covered a wide area.
In addition, Aurelio and Carragher were old and Liverpool's summer recruitment was half completed. It was not that they did not pay enough attention to the defensive side, but the current transfer market made it difficult for people to make a move easily. Before they could find a suitable target, there was no need to spend money to suffer.
Not long ago, Benítez was criticized for spending money recklessly and buying a pile of scrap metal that could not be used. Comain did not want to make the same mistake.
No matter what happened to the rear defensive line, since they had already lost the ball, then the offense had to work harder.
Liverpool was still very confident about this.
Manchester United suffered a lot from Qin Xiong, so they still sent a lot of players to mark Qin Xiong in this game.
Fletcher, Scholes, and O 'Shea. It could be said that Manchester United formed a circle with the midfielders and full backs to contain Qin Xiong.
Qin Xiong was used to this. After he was able to contain most of the opponent's defensive forces, then he would create opportunities for his teammates.
It was not worthwhile to stubbornly have his way and force his way through.
In the 15th minute of the game, Qin Xiong received Aurelio's pass on the left side of the front field. O 'Shea, Fletcher, and Scholes quickly formed a circle around him.
Qin Xiong made sure that Gerard ran to an empty position during the slow ball control, and then sent the ball to Gerard's feet with a kick on the spot.
Gerard, who was already a threat when he came to the penalty area, passed a wonderful pass to Torres.
Raúl's side was still surrounded by Evra in defense, while on Torres's side, O 'Shea had been restrained by Qin Xiong.
Torres faced Edwin van der Sar after he successfully reversed the offside position. He tried to bypass Edwin van der Sar to create a chance to score an empty goal, but Edwin van der Sar stretched out his long legs after he fell to the ground and the tip of his foot poked the football away from Torres's feet!
The Red Army fans in the stands, who were ready to celebrate the goal, came to an abrupt halt!
What was going on?
Torres looked up to the sky and sighed after seeing the football was poked away. He must be extremely unwilling. His eyes showed a touch of determination. he wanted to score a goal!
His desire to score had never been so strong.
After being filled with honor, he wanted to pursue higher achievements, so he wanted to strive for the honor that a striker should pursue the most.
What did a striker rely on?
Without a doubt, it was a goal goal!
Qin Xiong saw from afar that Torres was immersed in the state of missing a good opportunity. He frowned slightly. He felt that Torres seemed to have fallen into a situation where he was trapped in a circle.
Strikers should pursue goals, but if they were too obsessed with it, it might not be a good thing.
"Torres missed a one-on-one opportunity. His speed and explosive power allowed him to shake off Torres and form a one-on-one. This is his strength. But he did not handle the final shooting segment well. Like the previous opportunity, this ball, he either shoots directly or crosses. Through the replay, we can clearly see that Raúl was once again facing a half-empty goal when he plugged in. He was waiting for Torres' pass, but in the end, he could only watch as the ball at Torres's feet was cleared by Edwin van der Sar!"
"Little Redknapp's attack on Torres may not be entirely correct, but we should be aware that Torres's form has declined since the start of the new season compared to last season. This is an indisputable fact. This is also related to Liverpool being more valued by all their opponents after they won the Champions League and Premier League titles! Torres must adjust his state of mind. "
Manchester United kept the game running at a fast pace. This was their tradition. They repeatedly attacked the opponent's penalty area to form a shot, or if there was no shot, they had to quickly return to defend.
In the 21st minute of the game, Fletcher assisted to the front field. He switched positions with Scholes. Gerard paid more attention to blocking Scholes in the defense, but he did not expect to be confused by Manchester United.
Fletcher quickly passed the ball to Nani's feet. The latter raised his leg at a 45-degree angle on the flank. Berbatov nodded in front and the football flew to the back of the goal. Rooney leaped high to head the ball to the goal!
His timing for his jump was a little early. He only touched the football when his body fell, which made it impossible for him to completely head the ball. The football eventually flew lightly towards Liverpool's goal. Reina held the ball high over the crossbar with one palm.
"Manchester United's passing tactic from the flank is flourishing. They have once again created a threat to attack. Liverpool has to be more careful in their defense."
Manchester United attacked from the corner. Ryan Giggs kicked a corner kick, and Rooney rushed forward to head the ball directly out of the end line with his forehead.
Liverpool's offense was still able to create chances in the penalty area, but the kick at the goal was disappointing.
Qin Xiong made a long-distance pass in the 26th minute of the game.
He raised his leg at a 45-degree angle on the flank and the football flew directly over Evans' head. Raúl plugged in and headed the ball back to the middle near the end line.
Torres cut past Vidic diagonally. He rushed to the football and directly headed the ball to attack the goal!
It was a very good opportunity, but the football bounced off the goalpost and was directly kicked out of the sideline by Evans.
Ferguson was inexplicably nervous in the stands. He could not foresee that Torres's form would fluctuate so much today.
But he knew one thing. Liverpool's offense could still tear apart Manchester United's defense!
This meant that Manchester United's defense was very unsettling. After all, without Vidic, they were no longer like they were two or three years ago when they had the specialized defensive midfielder, Owen Hargreaves.
It could only be said that luck was on their side. Otherwise, Manchester United's goal would have been penetrated at least twice!
Liverpool had to adjust their offensive strategy.
Qin Xiong knew that he could not give Torres any more chances.
The situation on the field was ever-changing. Continuous squandering of good opportunities would be punished!
In the 34th minute of the game, when Scholes' pass to Rooney was boldly intercepted by Martin Skrtel, Liverpool suddenly launched a fast attack.
The football quickly crossed to Gerard's feet.
At this time, Qin Xiong ran to cut inside. Gerard passed the ball to Qin Xiong's running route. He did not wait for Fletcher and O 'Shea to form an encirclement.
Qin Xiong's next move after he stopped the ball was to pass the ball!
A kick that made the whole audience applaud and shout was sent out close to the ground.
The football rolled close to the ground between Vidic and Evans.
Not only that, but it was also an outside spin ball!
The pass tore apart Manchester United's defensive line and the outside spin arc behind Evans made it easier for Raúl to touch the ball after he plugged in, so that he would not be too close to Edwin van der Sar.
Evans had just turned around when Raúl had already stopped and rolled from behind him diagonally, forming a one-man attack!
Even Edwin van der Sar could not immediately block the near corner of the goal. Raúl's low shot blasted out and the football flew into the near corner of the goal in the blink of an eye!
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