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On the sidelines, Mourinho met Klopp.

The two originally had a good relationship, but due to several confrontations and subsequent tit-for-tat at press conferences, they are now extremely hostile.

But basic courtesy still exists.

"José, welcome to Anfield."

"Jurgen, long time no see."

"I wish your striker can find his shooting boots soon and break his goal drought."

"Don't worry, you can get what you want this time. I also wish your players can play in the team in a down-to-earth manner and don't always think about running to Spain."

"Hmm."

"hehe."

There is a thorn in both of their words.

Klopp ridiculed Manchester United players for their recent scoring drought and poor form.

Mourinho took aim at Coutinho and laughed at Liverpool's inability to retain people.

The two turned around and left, returning to their respective coaches' benches.

A big war is about to begin!

"Hello, viewers, this is Sky Sports,

"Hello from your old friends Alan Shearer and Carragher!

“This is a focus game in the eighth round of the Premier League.

"Manchester United VS Liverpool, England's El Clasico!

"Liverpool is currently five points behind Manchester United and Manchester City, ranking third in the league.

“And after Manchester City, who played first yesterday, won, the points scores of the three teams became even more subtle.

“Only if Manchester United win this game can they return to the top spot with their goal difference advantage.

"And if Liverpool can win against Manchester United, then they will also reduce the points gap to two points.

"When all three teams have Champions League missions, every point in the league is important.

“The intensive schedule during this period is the biggest test for them.

“Let’s look at the pre-match odds for this game…

"Well, it seems that most bookmakers are not optimistic about Manchester United..."

After Alan Shearer said this, Carragher next to him was instantly proud.

"Of course, Liverpool are obviously more powerful now.

“After suffering a draw and a loss at the start, Liverpool quickly regained their form.

“They have won the last five league games in a row!

“And they were all big wins that completely controlled the game!

"This is completely different from the 1-0 doctrine of some teams.

"So Liverpool must win this game!"

Alan Shearer shrugged. Faced with the identity of his companion as a former Liverpool player, it was not easy for him to remind him of his position.

Sky Sports originally hoped to use Carragher to create topics.

Compared with the neutral comments of some TV stations, Sky TV has always been known for its entertainment and commentary.

"Liverpool are really strong today and they have almost no major injuries.

“In this game, they still used a 4-3-3 formation, which was full of attack power.

"Goalkeeper Karius,

"The back four of Moreno, Lovren, Matip and Robertson,

"The midfield three of Coutinho, Henderson and Wijnaldum,

“The front three is Mane, Firmino and Salah.

“On the bench are Emre Can, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Sturridge, Milner, Joe Gomez and many other good players.

“Liverpool’s lineup today was obviously very attacking.

“Manchester United’s squad has encountered some injuries.

"Ibrahimovic, Mkhitaryan, Lindelof and other players are all injured and unable to play.

"Manchester United is still playing 4-2-3-1 in this game.

"Goalkeeper De Gea,

"The back four of Ashley Young, Phil Jones, Smalling, Valencia,

"Double defensive midfielder Matic, xia,

"The three attacking midfielders are Martial, Rooney and Rashford.

"Center Lukaku.

"Mourinho made a lot of adjustments to the lineup today.

"The xia position retreated and returned to the midfielder position.

“The frontcourt was set up with four forwards in one go.

"It's clear that Mourinho is going to do something big today.

"Although the defensive strength in the frontcourt is slightly insufficient, the backcourt is capable of retreating to play as a defensive midfielder.

"Manchester United's defense remains solid.

"I think this game is a 55-start game."

Faced with this tit-for-tat national derby, Alan Shearer's judgment is still relatively objective.

At this time, players from both sides have returned to the locker room.

In their respective locker rooms, neither coach said much about the game.

Boosting morale is the main job of Mourinho and Klopp.

The players ran onto the field and took their positions.

The referee's whistle sounds and the game begins!

This much-anticipated English national derby kicks off!

Liverpool took the lead in the first half.

Just after the game started, they launched a fierce attack on Manchester United's half!

Mane and Salah pass each other on the front line and sprint quickly!

Firmino's position was not very high up front. He made a protective connection in the frontcourt and knocked the ball into the midfield!

Henderson caught the ball and faced Rooney's pressing, the two did not flinch!

This is a battle between the captains of the two teams!

In the end, neither side defeated the other in this collision!

The ball dropped!

Coutinho sprints quickly!

Got the ball!

Rashford stepped forward and Coutinho decisively changed direction to the left!

Speed ​​up and sprint!

Midfielder Matic rushed forward!

A strong body like a tank!

Coutinho hits the middle and accelerates forward!

Firmino in the middle keeps passing the ball diagonally!

Coutinho ran quickly and received the ball!

A wonderful two-pass cooperation!

At the edge of the penalty area, decisively cut inside!

Shot to the far corner!

De Gea flew over and blocked the ball with one hand!

Manchester United blocked Liverpool's attack!

The home fans at Anfield Stadium applauded!

Although there was no goal, the momentum of this wave of fierce attack at the beginning was extraordinary!

The game continued, and it was Manchester United's turn to perform.

The ball was passed to the middle, and Matic passed it to Xia Xing.

Mourinho did not let Pogba start in this game.

In the French national team competition, Pogba's physical fitness declined seriously. In this game, it would be good to be a substitute at most.

Xia Xing once again became the only organizational core of the team.

Matic beside him was a loyal guard, but not a deputy core like Pogba.

So if you want to pass the ball, you still have to find Xia Xing.

Liverpool people obviously know this. As long as Xia Xing receives the ball, the opponent will rush to double-team him.

In the midfield, Coutinho often interferes, and so does Firmino.

As a very rare defensive center forward in today's national football, Firmino plays a huge tactical role in Liverpool.

It is no exaggeration to say that from the overall framework of the game, he is the most important link in the Red Army trident.

Xia Xing received the ball, and Firmino quickly rushed up!

But Xia Xing could not give him a chance to steal the ball.

In this position, if the ball is lost, then Liverpool will directly launch a counterattack, which is dangerous.

Facing the pressing, Xia Xing decisively accelerated to the left side!

On the one hand, it is the position he is most familiar with, and on the other hand, it can also avoid the pressing of Henderson in the middle.

Liverpool right midfielder Wijnaldum rushed up!

Xia Xing knocked back and quickly moved forward!

Ashley Young behind him made a straight pass along the sideline!

Bypassing Wijnaldum, he accurately found Xia Xing who was moving forward!

The two left-wing players cooperated tacitly!

Rushed through the midfield and made a long pass to the penalty area!

Played neatly!

Lukaku received the ball in the penalty area, turned and shot!

The ball was punched out by Karius!

Manchester United almost scored!

Just five minutes into the game, both sides had a wonderful attack!

This game was full of sparks right from the start! (End of this chapter)