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Manchester United players used the last time in the locker room to boost morale, except for two people.

Xia Xing and Rooney.

At this time, they were warming up on the court and chatting about the offensive tactics for the second half.

"Xia, we encountered big trouble in the first half."

"Yes, I failed to defend many of Liverpool's sharp attacks, which is my responsibility."

"No, no, no, this is not your problem. You are already one against two, defending and organizing the attack, you did a good job."

"You came up in the second half, which is great."

"What do you think about the second half?"

"We must attack and press forward more boldly."

"That's right, and it doesn't matter even if we take big risks, after all, we need to score goals."

"Fortunately, Liverpool is not the kind of team that will defend after taking the lead, which is a good thing for us."

"Xia, I guess they will rush to start in the second half and try to score another goal to completely defeat us."

"Just as I thought, Captain!"

"So I suggest that we attack boldly at the beginning of the second half. When the opponent rushes to open the ball, we also rush to open the ball to see who can beat who!"

"In this way, the defensive pressure on Matic will be great."

"It doesn't matter! In order to score a goal, we must face the risk of losing the ball!"

"Okay!"

"So at the beginning of the second half, you and Matic will first defend together, try to quickly steal the ball, and then counterattack. I will respond in the front court and organize the attack."

"I will move forward as soon as possible to assist you."

"That's how it's played!"

"No problem!"

15 minutes passed quickly, and the players ran onto the court, ready to welcome a more intense second half.

Especially the Manchester United players, encouraged by Mourinho, regained their morale, and the situation could be seen from the big strides they took to the court.

And when they saw Xia Xing and Rooney in the middle of the court, their eyes lit up and they had a bottom line in their hearts.

Carrick, who followed Mourinho and Perrin out of the player tunnel, looked at the center of the court and smiled.

It's stable, definitely stable.

Don't forget that the two captains on the field are both superstars who have won the Champions League!

When the teammates came on the field, Rooney gathered everyone around him and simply arranged the tactics for the second half.

This was just discussed with Xia Xing.

Every player nodded in agreement.

Manchester United is now desperate and united.

But the Liverpool people did not relax.

Just now in the locker room, Klopp issued an important order to the team.

At the beginning of the second half, go all out to grab the opening!

As long as one more goal is scored, the game will be completely stable!

Go all out, attack fiercely!

Klopp is not Mourinho, he will never hold on to the lead until the end.

He is a swordsman with an adventurous spirit.

And Mourinho is a politician like a military advisor.

Therefore, Mourinho has expected the situation of both sides in the second half.

Rooney's conversation with Xia Xing just now was also related to Mourinho's reminder.

It was Mourinho who told him that Klopp would most likely start the second half.

So now, Manchester United's potential dragons should not be used!

They defended with all their strength and waited for the opportunity!

Manchester United passed the ball in the midfield at the beginning and waited for the opportunity.

However, Liverpool's midfield and frontcourt pressed quite actively and took the lead in intercepting Rashford's ball!

Manchester United lost the ball!

Rooney waved his hand and quickly returned to defense!

Manchester United defended with all their strength!

Especially Xia Xing and Matic, the two defended very quickly.

When Salah received the ball, he felt the huge pressure directly.

At the end of the first half, Xia Xing also did some self-reflection.

He was still too gentle to Liverpool players.

Especially the referee of this game obviously whistled lightly, and the defense could have been stronger!

So this time when Salah received the ball, Xia Xing directly squeezed him out!

Just this one move, Liverpool's attack was cut in half!

If it weren't for Wijnaldum's quick pass, they might have been counterattacked by Manchester United at the start.

However, this pass did not bring the team too many good offensive opportunities.

Firmino retreated to receive the ball, and this time he was directly tackled by Matic.

Liverpool's attack was interrupted.

But they didn't finish.

This time the ball came from the left.

Robinson dribbled the ball quickly and passed it to the right side with a big foot!

Find Arnold!

These two full-backs are recognized as one of the best combinations in the Premier League this season!

Arnold received the ball, pushed it forward lightly, and passed it to Salah!

Then sprinted quickly!

Salah had countless choices at this time.

For example, wait for a moment and pass the ball to Arnold who was advancing, or pass it directly to Henderson in the middle, or find Mane at the far end.

But Salah didn't do this, he still chose to do it alone!

Facing Xia Xing, he sought a breakthrough again!

Maybe his choice was right.

After all, the team was leading by three goals, and it was okay for the striker to play by himself, and it was okay to be alone.

And Salah was originally more independent.

But this time, his choice was wrong.

Facing Xia Xing, who had already decided to attack, Salah had no chance at all.

Two consecutive feints did not move Xia Xing's center of gravity at all.

In the end, he forced himself to accelerate along the side!

But Xia Xing was faster!

With a collision, Salah was directly knocked out of the sideline!

He fell on the billboard!

The referee did not blow the whistle!

Reasonable collision!

Salah's dribbling just now made the two of them control the ball 50-50, so Xia Xing's defensive action was fine!

At this moment, Liverpool captain Henderson had already smelled the smell of danger!

He quickly put down a shovel to stop Xia Xing's further action!

But Xia Xing was also prepared!

He knocked the ball to the middle!

Matic, who was still in the defensive position just now, followed up with a short pass!

This short pass without stopping the ball pushed the ball to the left again!

Xia Xing dodged Henderson's shovel and sprinted quickly!

Received the ball!

A wonderful midfielder two-on-one!

Manchester United's chance is here!

Liverpool right back Arnold, who had just assisted, quickly returned to defense!

But even if he was at full speed, he couldn't keep up with Xia Xing's pace!

Xia Xing's speed was already full!

Without the full-backs and the opposing defense in front of him, there was an empty space!

Straight to the baseline!

Van Dijk in the middle of the penalty area did not dare to assist easily, after all, he was still responsible for marking Ibrahimovic.

Henderson, Milner and other players were not speed-type players, and they had lost the ability to chase Xia Xing.

At this time, Xia Xing killed all the way to the baseline!

Ibrahimovic had already been in position, overpowering Van Dijk, waiting for a fatal blow!

Sanchez at the far end was also ready!

Even the right-back Valencia came up desperately to assist!

Multiple attacking points put Liverpool in a passive position!

However, Xia Xing did not pass the ball to them!

On the baseline, he made a precise pass and accurately found Rooney in front of the penalty area!

At the top of the penalty area, Rooney was unmarked!

Facing the incoming ball, stop the ball with your chest!

Lean back and shoot!

The ball went straight into the net!

1 to 3!

Manchester United scored a goal at the beginning of the second half!

The captain of the Red Devils!

A wonderful shot!