Chapter 1388
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Manchester City's attack on the right flank had been crippled from the start!
Richards was suppressed by Qin Xiong and did not dare to step forward to participate in the assist.
Adam Johnson did not get much support on the right flank of the front field. Dzeko was the center forward and Yaya Toure was waiting for Adam Johnson's support in the middle of the front field.
But after Gerard returned to defend and blocked Adam Johnson's passing route in the middle, Adam Johnson either had to pass the ball back to the middle and backfield or break through with his individual ability.
Under the joint marking of Alonso and Baines, Johnson's individual breakthroughs were unsuccessful twice in a row.
When he received the ball in the front field and could only raise his leg to pass the ball, the quality of the pass was terrible. Although Dzeko had a height advantage over Tiago Silva, when competing for key positions, Tiago Silva showed the qualities of a world-class center back, making it difficult for Dzeko to successfully snatch the ball in the middle.
Manchester City was forced to concentrate the main offensive routes on the left and middle of the front field.
In the 16th minute of the game, David Silva controlled the ball on the left flank of the front field. His control of the ball was relatively stable. Kuyt came back from the backfield to press. Silva dribbled the ball one step to the middle and then passed the ball to Yaya Toure before Tiote moved over.
The latter was faced with Gerard and Alonso's pressing from the front and back. Yaya Toure strode diagonally to the ball one step. He deliberately avoided Tiago Silva's defensive zone and swung out an angle to shoot in front of Skrtel's defensive zone. He ended the attack with a long shot.
Reina pounced horizontally and hugged the ball in his arms.
Liverpool's offense was still mainly focused on the left flank and the middle.
In the 20th minute of the game, Qin Xiong dribbled the ball down the left flank.
In the face of Richards' defense, Qin Xiong quickly completed a two-versus-one combination with Gerard, who moved over.
Qin Xiong kicked the ball out and then ran straight into the gap between Richards and Kompany.
Gerard passed a direct pass.
When the football rolled to the empty space in Manchester City's flank, Kompany ran to block Qin Xiong. He was afraid that Qin Xiong would shoot directly, but Qin Xiong observed that Suárez ran back in the middle.
Qin Xiong gently pushed the ball horizontally.
Kompany was stunned to see the football roll between his legs. He subconsciously tightened his legs, but it was too late!
Pass through the gap.
Suarez charged forward again and used the tip of his foot to poke the ball towards the goal before Lescott could block it.
The football flew straight to the bottom right corner of the goal. Hart's save appeared to be beyond his reach.
The Red Army fans in the stands of the new Wembley Stadium erupted in cheers!
They don't like Manchester City.
In addition to the fact that Manchester City also belonged to Manchester City, there was also the fact that Manchester City's wealth would become Liverpool's rival for the title.
"Liverpool took the lead to break the deadlock on the field. This time it was the cooperation between Qin Xiong, Gerard and Suárez. Manchester City's rear defensive line still couldn't do anything to Qin Xiong.
Not only did Richards let Qin Xiong play with his teammates in his own defensive zone, but he also let Qin Xiong cut into the heart of the penalty area. In the danger zone, Qin Xiong calmly crossed the ball through Kompany's crotch, and then Suárez shot to break the goal. Liverpool's offense is still as strong as we thought! "
Mancini had a headache on the sidelines. He did not know why Adam Johnson, who was hailed as England's rising star two years ago, had not improved at all in Manchester City!
He could only conclude that the player could not play on the big stage!
In this friendly game, he mainly wanted to explore Manchester City's new tactical system.
By playing against top opponents, he could find shortcomings so that he could gradually improve.
Manchester City's offense on the right flank was crippled, but the left flank and the middle attack gradually found its feel.
Dzeko acted as the fulcrum in the front line, and Yaya Toure took the initiative to lean to the right to play the role of Adam Johnson. It was impossible to completely replace him, but at least part of it had to be shared. Otherwise, the entire area on the right flank would be crippled, and Liverpool's defense would be like a fish in water. After all, the space was small.
Flanagan's performance was average. After all, David Silva was not a winger who was good at breaking through with speed. If he were to encounter a winger like Ribéry or Ronaldo, Flanagan would certainly be crushed. There was no suspense.
In the 28th minute of the game, Liverpool played exquisite coordination in the front field. They frequently passed the ball back and forth on the left flank, attracting Manchester City's rear defensive line to the left flank.
Qin Xiong suddenly kicked a pass under the heavy encirclement, which caught Manchester City's rear defensive line off guard.
Kuyt cut inside the penalty area and nodded his head to attack the goal.
He was unmarked. Clichy had just joined Manchester City and had not yet integrated into the team's system. Moreover, Liverpool's offensive rhythm suddenly accelerated. He was shaken off when he took the next step, and no longer had a chance to form an interference to Kuyt.
But Kuyt squandered the God-given opportunity.
The football was directly headed out of the end line by him, about a meter away from the goalpost.
Comain saw the scene on the sidelines and had mixed feelings.
He did not know whether to be glad that the club did not spend a lot of money on renewing Kuyt's contract, or whether he should be glad that Kuyt's form declined as he grew older, especially since he had been playing the role of an engineer in the past few years, which eroded his offensive spirit. Now his performance was beginning to be unsatisfactory, or it could be said that he could not keep up with Liverpool's pace.
Liverpool could no longer form a trident.
The lack of a top right winger might also be Liverpool's helplessness.
Comain was wary of disrupting the balance of the team's offensive and defensive system.
Gerard himself had the habit of attacking aggressively. If there was a winger who completely occupied the right flank, then Gerard might be suppressed.
Sterling could still only be a substitute and not the main force. Raúl's retirement to the second string to act as a substitute and rotation was also the general trend.
Comain pondered that Liverpool's main offensive formation this season might change from a 433 to a 4312 formation.
Liverpool's midfield configuration was full of talent and there were many choices. Comain should make good use of the resources in his hands to further develop the advantages of the midfield.
Manchester City played a more tacit cooperation in the 32nd minute of the game.
After David Silva and Gareth Barry made a series of short passes on the left side of the front field, they suddenly stuffed the ball diagonally behind Alonso. Dzeko, who had been pulled out from the penalty area, knocked the ball horizontally before Thiago Silva could press down with his foot.
Yaya Toure, who was diagonally inserted in the right area in front of the penalty area, took the opportunity to dribble the ball in one go!
His strong body withstood Skrtel's pressing, and then he violently volleyed the ball into the top left corner of Liverpool's goal!
Reina was powerless to reverse the situation!
If there was anything to be picky about Liverpool's defensive line, it was obvious that the goalkeeper's standard was not world-class, and the full-backs' assistance in defending the penalty area was slightly weak. For example, it was impossible for Baines to return to the penalty area to shake Yaya Toure's push!
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