Chapter 556

Therefore, Rodri's presence in the frontcourt can actually increase the pressure on Manchester City. In order to prevent Rodri from intercepting the ball, Manchester City can only add more through passes. They dare not play with fire too much in the backcourt.

Manchester City’s choice was not wrong. After all, after Rodri left the defensive midfielder position, Henderson was the only one left in Liverpool’s backcourt.

Therefore, by increasing the number of straight passes, there is a chance to break through the single defensive midfielder position in Liverpool's backcourt.

But does Liverpool really have a single defensive midfielder position?

Following Gundogan, Lin Chen is the attacking midfielder when attacking, and returns to the central midfielder position when defending, helping Henderson form a defensive position in the midfield and preventing David Silva from receiving the ball, so that Henderson can form a one-on-one with De Bruyne!

This flexible method of pressure and transition is another layered transition routine evolved by Klopp based on Liverpool's layered pressure attack!

Klopp is always changing his tactics and always looking for something new!

Liverpool's beautiful attack quickly put Manchester City into a passive situation!

The 30th minute of the game!

"Lin Chen's position is too flexible, Laporte can only pass the ball through."

"It's intercepted again, Lin Chen made a beautiful interception!"

"David Silva was dribbled past, Lin Chen stole the ball and immediately broke through to launch a counterattack!"

"Pass it to the right! Rodri receives the ball!"

Rodri, who was originally pressing on the right, did not retreat. After Lin Chen intercepted the ball, Rodri was ready to receive the ball, and Liverpool immediately formed suppression in the frontcourt!

Gundogan rushed towards Rodri. Although he was a defensive midfielder, his defensive ability was not good enough and he couldn't hold the position!

Rodri raised his foot and shot from the top of the arc!

This is the arc-top shot he has practiced for a long time!

Muric made a sideways save and caught the ball with both hands. Laporte protected the ball with his back and held off Firmino. Muric then stood up and hugged the ball in his arms again, preventing Liverpool from scoring!

"It's terrible. When did Rodri's long-range shots become so sharp?"

"Look at Liverpool's attack! They're so aggressive!"

"It's an upgraded version of the attacking midfielder at the back, and an innovative version of the defensive midfielder at the front. It's real and fake, ever-changing. Liverpool's current tactical play is simply unfathomable!"

The sudden position changes of Lin Chen and Rodri, one moving forward and the other retreating, completely disrupted Manchester City's original defensive tactics!

Next came Liverpool’s favorite moment. Manchester City obviously had not found a way to crack Liverpool’s tactical routine, so they could only defend passively!

Liverpool began to get more shooting opportunities, especially outside the penalty area. Rodri's volley from the top of the arc made Muric nervous!

But what Liverpool fans didn't expect was that Muric, who was forced to start, performed surprisingly well!

Even Gullit was shocked by Muric's excellent form.

"It's still the defensive midfielder's forward play style, there's room for shooting again!"

"Volley! Saved by Muric again!"

"Muriqi made his third successful save in this game. Will he become Manchester City's surprise weapon in this game?"

"It's hard to say. Maybe Ederson's injury will allow Manchester City to discover another outstanding young player."

"Muriqi's physical condition is actually very good. He is tall enough, has a long wingspan, and is very good at saving penalties."

Rodri's two consecutive long shots were saved by Muric. Although they were long shots, they were actually not far outside the penalty area. This shooting position should have been a shooting area with a relatively high success rate for professional players.

Seeing that there were many opportunities but no goals, Klopp became a little anxious. After discussing with Zabiakravitz, Klopp made a changing gesture to the players on the field.

Seeing this, Rodri began to retreat, and Lin Chen turned and pushed forward, still using the style of the attacking midfielder playing at the back and the defensive midfielder playing in front.

But this time it was Lin Chen who was in the front and Rodri returned to the midfield and backcourt!

Some fans sent barrages after seeing the changes in Liverpool!

"I've long thought that Lin Chen and Rodri should switch positions. Lin Chen is obviously better at long-range shooting, so why should he be dragged behind Rodri?"

"Is questioning the coach's tactical arrangements a fixed part of every game? Isn't this arrangement obvious? It's obviously to confuse Manchester City and Gundogan first, and then let Lin Chen make a fatal blow!"

"What the above person said makes sense. I vote in favor!"

Some fans have seen the purpose of Klopp's tactical change, and Guardiola has also reacted.

But the defensive midfielder sent by Manchester City is Gundogan. Gundogan is indeed very strong, especially when he is in a good position, he can often create goals.

But if he moves back, his ability will be weakened!

Gundogan, who had just been tortured by Rodri for more than 30 minutes, now faces Lin Chen who is in full health!

The 40th minute of the game!

"Aguero tried to find a partner on the right, Bernardo Silva made a straight pass, and Aguero followed and shot!"

"Small-angle volleys are his trump card, but Alisson performed bravely and made a successful save!"

"Henderson clears the ball, Rodri meets it in the middle, Liverpool's transition is coming!"

After Rodri received the ball in the middle, he quickly passed it to Lin Chen according to the tactics designed in advance!

Gundogan did not miss Lin Chen. He and Lin Chen ran towards Rodri's pass at the same time.

This was an almost 50-50 opportunity to fight for the ball, but Lin Chen did not stop the ball. Instead, he bounced the ball from his right foot to his left foot, and took advantage of the opportunity to stop the ball to make a double-touch cut inside!

To accomplish this kind of dribble, one must perfectly combine footwork and body control, and Lin Chen did it!

But this is not over yet!

After completing the double-touch cut-in, Lin Chen followed up with a step and then raised his foot to shoot!

Silky smooth connection!

Beat the ground furiously!

Muric never expected that Lin Chen could actually shoot in such a situation!

Although he made a subconscious save, his reaction was still slow!

Rodri, who was in the midfield, watched Lin Chen score the goal on his first attempt!

Then Lin Chen turned around and laughed at him, then ran backwards with his back to the corner area, pointing at Rodri as he ran.

Rodri also started running towards Lin Chen and smiled at him. He understood what Lin Chen meant. Lin Chen was telling him to watch carefully and learn well!

Although he is three years older than Lin Chen, when it comes to long-range shooting, he is just a young boy compared to Lin Chen!