What is a destructive midfielder?

The "five-second rule" does not apply to Li Kang.

Van Dijk calmly commanded the midfield and turned the battle into a positional battle.

Why the midfield? Not the defense line.

Because Liverpool's positional defense has undergone tremendous changes after the winter window.

The two full-backs no longer push out to be crushed by the opponent, but keep a neat distance with the two central defenders.

From the scene, a few reds are running wildly on the green field.

Who runs?

Three midfielders and Firmino.

A diligent engineer and a hardworking "false nine + backward" hybrid striker.

"Firmino's timely assistance to the right rib!"

"This Liverpool's defense is too high!"

"Hazard passed the ball back and then moved forward!"

"Wow! Li Kang did not pass the ball directly, but moved the ball to the weak side!"

The football left Li Kang's left foot.

It drew a flat and fast micro arc in the air.

Fabregas was very close to the landing point.

Arnold did not head the ball out, he still kept a distance from Lovren to prevent his ribs from being penetrated.

The person who headed the ball out was midfielder Chamberlain.

"It's a very obvious difference."

"Guardiola's team has two full-backs running and rotating frantically in positional defense."

"Klopp's team has two full-backs standing still in positional defense, letting the midfielders go to make up for the defense."

"It's dangerous, Tuchel let Chelsea's two central defenders advance in advance!"

Chamberlain failed to head Fabregas.

The latter unloaded the ball, kicked, and crossed it in one go.

The football spun violently and fell straight into the Liverpool penalty area.

Rudiger, David Luiz, Diego Costa, three ghosts knocking on the door!

A game for the brave.

Tuchel did not think about the consequences of a failed attack and being penetrated by a counterattack.

Three high points, suppressing Van Dijk and Lovren!

Tens of thousands of spectators at Anfield Stadium stared at the trajectory of the football.

Bang!

The bald little boiled egg fired the first shot of the Blues.

The football hit the crossbar and flew out of the bottom line.

Rüdiger touched his forehead in frustration.

Karius breathed a sigh of relief.

"It was just a little bit short!"

"Chelsea's independent attack was very concise and efficient."

"Li Kang's strong and weak side transfer was a stroke of genius."

Tuchel waved his hands wildly in the command area, signaling his disciples to retreat.

Klopp finally got into the state, restrained his smile, and waved his fist excitedly.

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Sponsors like it.

Liverpool's commercial value has continued to rise in recent years, but it has not completely gotten rid of some light endorsements, such as baby carriages and instant coffee.

There was a rumor.

Liverpool hired Klopp as the team coach not only for his system and coaching ability.

There is also business planning.

Every week, Klopp's speeches at the club are copied and sent to many well-known large companies for internal reference and communication.

Fenway Group's investment in the club is not high, and most of the funds are used for the expansion, renovation and refurbishment of Anfield and youth training.

In the past two seasons, the Premier League clubs' lineup value has increased: Tottenham first, Liverpool second.

Arsenal and Chelsea are only ranked fifth and sixth because of Li Kang.

Of course, if you look at the whole of Europe, no one's lineup value increase can compare to Leverkusen in the 15-16 season.

Take advantage of the dead ball stage.

Li Kang and Tuchel looked at each other from a distance and made a few gestures.

They understood each other's intentions.

The two descendants of the K family were well prepared for this game.

"Liverpool's possession rate against strong teams after the winter transfer window was particularly high, increasing from an average of 40% to 62%."

"The rhythm of the independent offensive stage is moderate, not blindly pursuing speed."

"Klopp should have considered that the previous style of play was not suitable for multi-line and multi-war, so he made adjustments."

"Mourinho once predicted that Liverpool's tactical system would evolve and become a passing and controlling team after 2019."

"Tuchel's double center forwards, it turns out that they are too targeted!"

Liverpool's two full-backs opened up the distance.

Karius kicked the ball out.

Short pass.

Handed to Van Dijk.

Diego Costa quickly pressed forward, and at the same time, Hazard pressed towards Lovren.

The intention of the two was not entirely to grab the ball.

If you want to grab the ball, it is impossible for only two people.

The real purpose is to limit the direction and efficiency of the opponent's backcourt ball.

This is one of the meanings of the eternal 4-4-2 in this historical period to restrain KOP4-3-3.

4-2-3-1 is not good.

4-3-3 is too redundant.

3-5-2 is easily deceived by Liverpool's offensive focus, and then it is transferred to penetrate the weak side.

As for the defensive rotation during the ball passing process? It's too late.

The initial formation, the tactical position in this historical period, has a last glimmer of light.

Van Dijk passed the ball back to Karius.

No rush.

After the winter transfer window of the 17-18 season, Liverpool was very patient in the offensive stage, not as aggressive as before.

"Didn't let a full-back retract and switch to a three-center-back passing form."

"Two full-backs pushed up."

"Midfielder. Emre Can, retreat to the back line and assist in passing."

"Liverpool's midfield is probably the most tired position in Europe."

Diego Costa harassed Van Dijk a few times.

The Dutchman remained unmoved and directed the direction of Emre Can's ball.

Snapped.

Finally got the ball out.

The football is passed quickly on the left wing.

Chelsea did not continue to insist on "Game of the Brave".

The defensive focus was not tilted towards the left.

Liverpool advances to the thirty-meter area.

Wijnaldum was a little confused.

No distractions.

I can't find a good path forward for the ball.

He kept observing and discovered that the Blues at this time: the four midfielders widened the interception width, the back line tightened, and it was a terrifying layering!

This silly little black egg looks like he has never read any books, but he was actually a talented and technical midfielder in the Eredivisie.

this historical period.

Liverpool's midfielder, serving the full-backs.

The two full-backs and center serve the two wingers, or "inside forwards."

"Firmino did not continue to lurk between the two lines and retreated to the outermost edge of the middle of the 14th area."

"Speed ​​up."

"Precise long pass to the side."

"After Arnold unloads the ball, he goes outside."

"Mane and Salah entered the Chelsea penalty area at the same time."

"It's time to kick the ball."

Snapped!

The trajectory of the football in mid-air was interrupted by a fluffy head!

Mane and Salah had no chance to perform.

A dark shadow passed by.

Kanter!

The French little black egg moved very quickly laterally. After unloading the ball, he immediately passed it to Li Kang.

Chelsea's counterattack is coming!

Klopp, don’t panic!

Don't panic!

In Liverpool's 17-18 season, in a balanced situation, the three midfielders in the "autonomous offensive phase" are not allowed to advance and participate in the attack.

None.

Work hard as a coolie.

The "switching offensive phase" shines again.

The two full-backs stepped up.

The midfielder must be in a deep position to assist the high defense and prevent the opponent from making transition attacks.

Bayern fans will definitely be familiar with this scene: ‘Fighting form. In the final analysis, isn’t it just the reverse melon-style full-back turning in to become a defensive midfielder? ’

The battle form is a replica.

Different positions and roles are valued.

Li Kang missed the ball, turned around and accelerated. He just avoided Wijnaldum's interception!

Panic broke out in the Anfield stands.

On the green field, the man with black hair and blue clothes stood out from the crowd.

"The five-second rule!"

"Too late!"

"I can't suppress Li Kang at all!"

"Liverpool's high defense suffered a heavy blow!"

Before the double-team between Emre Can and Chamberlain was formed, Li Kang was already facing the back line.

Three-on-two in the frontcourt.

Li Kang, Diego Costa, Hazard VS Lovren, Van Dijk.

Courtside.

Klopp raised his hands excitedly, wishing that there was an accelerator button in his hand that could make his disciples get into position instantly.

Tuchel and Dino are already preparing to celebrate in advance.

Li Kang made a slight adjustment.

The body is tilted to the ground.

Aim the inner instep of your right foot at the middle and upper part of the football and strike.

A rainbow suddenly appeared on the wet turf!

Curved pass to the ground!

At Anfield, the meager applause was instantly overshadowed by exclamations.

"Why did Le Fulun let Li Kang's scimitar pass through!"

"Azar!"

Lovren's performance in 2017 was poor, but since Van Dijk joined the team, the Croatian's strengths have been stimulated by the Dutchman.

If the opponent sends various overhead balls, he can always be in the right position and rely on core strength and body flexibility to deftly resolve them.

More importantly: the pursuit area and the scope of activities are expanded.

He's very fast.

Unfortunately, due to multiple injuries to my ankle, I couldn't keep my footing and my brain the moment I started.

Hazard faced the ball and observed the positions of Karius and Van Dijk.

There was no time to adjust.

Don't stop the ball.

Shooting furiously!

The moment he touched the football, he felt that the essence of Li Kang's pass was so comfortable.

Boom!

The football roared towards the upper right corner of the Liverpool gate.

The sound collection equipment then made another crisp sound!

Karius saved the shot!

The crisis has not been resolved.

Got rid of it.

Van Dijk and Diego Costa rushed towards the out-of-control football at the same time.

One needs to come to the rescue.

One needs a follow-up shot.

"No follow-up shots!"

"Diego Costa leaned sideways on Van Dijk and pushed the ball back with the outside of his foot!"

"Li Kang!"

"Empty door!"

Karius was too late to make a second save.

When he came to his senses, the football had lifted up the net on the left side of the goal.

Lee. Lee again.

"pretty!"

"The ball is in!"

"Hazard's explosive shot caused Karius' release!"

"Diego Costa's wonderful pass assist!"

"Li Kang succeeded in the empty goal! Capture Anfield!"

"too easy!"

"Chelsea seized this opportunity to switch attacks and break the deadlock!"

"Let's take a look at the goal replay."

"Li Kang's frontal advancement was too confusing. One person did the work of two people."

Studio.

Barrage flying.

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[Li Kang and Salah will break the Premier League’s 38-round scoring record this season.]

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[Champions League is timid, league is strong! ]

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[Different tactical styles and different resource allocations result in different number of goals. ]

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[Klopp should not consider physical fitness and rhythm. He cannot beat this Chelsea team. He should fight hard to grab the ball, otherwise he will be snowballed by Li Kang. ]

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[After tactical optimization, there are many advantages. Liverpool's injury rate in the past three months is the lowest in the Premier League. It is all due to improving the ball possession rate and slowing down the rhythm of independent attack. ]

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[Look at this ball. Chelsea is very targeted. It abnormally strengthens the depth. After playing low defense to win the ball, it is handed over to Li Kang who has a large space to let him attack Liverpool's weak midfield. ]

Li Kang ran back to the bench.

Tuchel was shocked and inexplicably moved: Li is going to celebrate with me? Yes! It must be his master-disciple relationship with me.

The Chelsea coach opened his arms involuntarily.

Nothing to hold

Li Kang simply high-fived the head coach, and then dragged a large tactical board from the coaching booth.

His teammates rushed over one after another.

Everyone sat on the ground, celebrating and discussing the next tactical adjustment.

Dino fed Li Kang sports drinks.

Morata pressed Li Kang's shoulders.

Tuchel was left alone in the sea breeze.

In the distance.

Klopp stared at the scene in a daze.

Suddenly I felt that this Chelsea team was a bit scary. The little time left for celebration had to be used to discuss tactics.

Should I change or not?

Shaking his head, he got rid of the messy thoughts.

The Liverpool coach hesitated for a moment, but did not make any adjustments after all.

There is still a lot of time in the game.

Be patient.

The game was restarted in the middle circle.

Firmino kicked the ball back to Van Dijk.

Chelsea's frontcourt immediately rushed through the middle circle, forming a two-layer pressure net.

The first layer was not Diego Costa and Hazard.

But Diego Costa, Li Kang and Kante.

The second layer is Hazard and Fabregas.

They didn't press to the front of the penalty area.

The purpose this time is not to prevent Liverpool from establishing a pass from the backcourt, but to lock their formation forward.

"There are many types of high-pressure."

"Liverpool's pressure is to counterattack on the spot."

"Barcelona's pressure is to control the rhythm."

"This Chelsea's W-shaped pressure is to take the initiative in space."

"Liverpool has no way to move the formation forward through short passes at this time. Due to the engineer characteristics of the midfield, they rely more on the high defense line to launch an attack!"

"We must think of a way."

"High-pressure" and "breaking high-pressure" are both games for the brave.

Both tendencies are very likely to cause their own team to lose the ball.

Obviously.

Chelsea and Liverpool are both brave.

Arnold is very brave.

Open the width.

Receive the pass.

Send a long pass directly over the top to find Salah.

The football is spinning in the air!

It was destroyed by Bakayoko who squatted in the back line!

It was still Kante who intercepted the football.

Liverpool players knew with their eyes closed that the black egg was looking for Li Kang.

Having suffered two losses, they could not adhere to the five-second rule. They chose to quickly return to their defensive positions!

Can't be impatient.

Klopp roared loudly on the sidelines, and his voice was quickly drowned out by the Anfield team song.

He made exaggerated gestures towards Firmino.

The hybrid shield forward understood.

The most alternative "false nine" in football history will display his auxiliary talent on the defensive end in tonight's red and blue battle!

Firmino ran a few steps.

He looked at the slowly rolling football and the slowly running Chelsea players with a confused face.

"Very passive!"

"When Liverpool did not implement the five-second rule, Li Kang slowed down the pace."

"The shrinking defensive formation continues to spread out."

"Li Kang and Fabregas' connection began to speed up!"

"Liverpool's scattered formation continues to shrink"

"Too terrible"

"Tuchel and Li Kang are fully targeting this tactically optimized Liverpool!"