Chapter 235 Red and blue battle, Manchester City’s injury wave hits
Last season, Zhao Yi and Wolverhampton Wanderers defeated Liverpool led by Gerrard in the final FA Cup.
Gerrard's final season at Liverpool was therefore less than perfect.
This season, Zhao Yi comes to Manchester City and will face Liverpool in the Premier League.
Compared with Manchester City, Liverpool's signings this season are still a bit worse.
There hasn't been much improvement in performance either.
But the team's tactical thinking has taken shape.
Under the guidance of Klopp, Liverpool played a game style of open and close play. Under full attack and full defense, Liverpool's games were always full of passion and madness.
They can lose to a relegation team by a big score, or they can defeat Leicester City and a strong Premier League team like Tottenham in consecutive games.
Before the game between the two sides, Gerrard accepted an interview with reporters.
Gerrard had entertained the idea of leaving the five major leagues last season, but had not yet determined his future.
After Klopp took over, he persuaded Gerrard to stay at Liverpool for one or two seasons to help Liverpool complete the transition.
Gerrard is a little shaken and wants to stay in the Premier League.
But in the FA Cup final, he felt deeply powerless.
Although his offensive and organizational skills are still there, when he faced Zhao Yi, he clearly felt that he was sluggish and powerless.
He knows he is no longer fit for the Premier League.
Staying in the Premier League will only add to the jokes.
After the FA Cup, he left for the MLS and started retirement football.
Facing reporters, Gerrard explained why he left the Premier League.
“Facing a League One player, I was helpless and he easily passed me with the ball. I was very embarrassed at the time.
I knew then that I should leave the Premier League.
I'm no longer suitable for that kind of pace of play.
But now I know that it is not because I am old and cannot guard against him, but because no one can guard against him.
Seeing Zhao messing around with his opponents on the field, I felt that my defense was not that bad. I even felt that I could still play in the Premier League for two seasons.
I really regret it... Hahaha..." Gerald made no secret of his praise for Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi's performance in the FA Cup really pleased him.
And Zhao Yi has always regarded Gerrard as his idol.
When Gerrard faced the media, he was naturally willing to support this junior.
"I really hope Liverpool can win the game, Klopp is a perfect fit for Liverpool now.
They played a more up-tempo game.
However, they need to face some real problems.
Manchester City's overall strength is indeed stronger than Liverpool.
Their impact and control are not comparable to the current Liverpool.
Moreover, Manchester City's current offensive core is the kid who makes me feel that he is no longer suitable for the Premier League.
He has the ability to change games and finish games.
If Liverpool cannot limit him, it will be really difficult to win this game.
He is the most talented frontcourt attacker I have ever seen.
He is a center forward!
Do you understand how terrible this is?
A center can adapt to the rhythm of the attacking midfielder in a short period of time!
He can even be pulled wide to play as a winger...
The first time we played against each other, I thought he was a genius. After he landed in the Premier League and after watching him in so many games, I realized that he cannot be described as a genius.
Because this is unfair to other outstanding players.
No one will be able to bear the title of genius in the future.
I used to think that the future was his.
Now I feel that football has changed from the moment he landed in the top flight.
The pattern of the Premier League will change, and the pattern of Europe will also change.
I just hope Liverpool can play to their own level and try their best.
As for winning or losing?
It doesn't need to be taken too seriously. "
Gerrard has stayed away from the Premier League, but interviews about him still caused a lot of waves.
His words were full of affirmation for Zhao Yi.
Not enough respect for Liverpool either.
This caused a large number of extreme Liverpool fans to denounce Gerrard.
You are a famous Liverpool star, and now you are saying that your opponent is strong, and that your opponent's players are strong!
What do you mean?
Betrayed?
How could you say these words?
Criticisms of being a coward and a coward are flooding the Internet.
Some fans even believe that Gerrard's behavior is tantamount to a traitor, and he should be deprived of his title of Liverpool star, so that he will not be able to enter Anfield in the future.
Let him become a Manchester City star.
Of course, these are the words of some extreme fans.
More Liverpool fans know that Zhao Yi is interviewed on various occasions, as long as he is asked about his idol.
He will tell everyone without hesitation that Gerrard is his number one idol.
It was like that before, it is like that now, and it will be like that in the future.
Gerrard was full of praise for this junior, which was normal.
The thirteenth round of the Premier League has arrived as scheduled.
Manchester City has won 12 consecutive games in the league, creating the strongest start in the Premier League.
There are only four games left to break the Premier League's longest winning streak of 16.
At the Etihad now, the football market is booming and the fans are full of enthusiasm and pride.
Under the blue flag, there is the high singing voice of the fans.
In this game, the outside world was originally very optimistic about Manchester City.
But after nearly two weeks of rest and adjustment, Manchester City's defense had a huge problem.
Kompany, the backbone of the defense, was injured mysteriously in the training match and was unable to play.
Sagna has just returned and has an ankle problem, so he is not included in the squad.
Zabaleta's previous performance made Guardiola very dissatisfied and he could only sit on the bench.
Therefore, Manchester City's defense is very tight in this game.
You can only send Segna, Mangala, Otamendi, and Kolarov.
The defensive midfielder positions are still Fernandinho and Gundogan.
The injury of frontcourt player David Silva is still not optimistic, and Guardiola has also been excluded from the team's roster.
De Bruyne, Zhao Yi and Sterling started.
At the front is Aguero, who has returned.
Manchester City's defense has never been reassuring.
They didn't concede many goals because of their strong midfield control.
Now, this defense is even more shaky.
Therefore, the odds offered by the relevant companies before the game vary greatly.
Manchester City can no longer afford the ball.
This is the first time this season.
On the other hand, Liverpool has almost no injuries.
The front three are in extraordinary shape.
Coutinho, Firmino, Lallana.
Midfield trio, Emre Can, Reva, Milner.
Except for Reva, the other five people have extraordinary impact.
It is very difficult for Manchester City's defense to restrict these players.
Defense line, Moreno, Lovren, Skrtel, Klein.
Among them, Lovren and Skrtel were kicked hard by the young Zhao Yi in the FA Cup final. They must be fully prepared for this game.
The goalkeeper is still Mignolet.
"Okay, players from both sides have already entered the stadium. In this game, Manchester City's defense may be severely impacted by Liverpool.
The team coached by Klopp has a very obvious characteristic, full of passion and energy.
I believe this will be a very exciting matchup for the fans! "
