Soccer: Maxed-out ball control, the skill is too overpowered.

"Let's take a look at the starting lineups for both sides."

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Goalkeeper: Mignolet;

Defense line: Glen Jensen, Lovren, Skrtel, Moreno;

Midfield: Gerrard and Henderson partner as the double pivot;

Lallana on the left, Sterling on the right, and Coutinho in the center as the attacking midfielder;

Forward: Sturridge leads the attack.

"Looking at Leverkusen again, they are still using a 4-4-1-1 formation."

Goalkeeper: Leno;

Defenders: Hilbert, Harry Maguire, Van Dijk, Nathan Ake;

Midfielders: Rolfes, Lars Bender, De Bruyne, Son Heung-min;

Forwards: Lu Xiao partners with Firmino!

With Maguire and Van Dijk finding their defensive chemistry and form, Spahic, once a key player, has been relegated to the bench.

Toprak has become a rotation player.

Rüdiger's injury has basically healed, and he is currently preparing for his comeback.

19-year-old Nathan Ake made his first start.

As for 16-year-old loanee Trent Alexander-Arnold, he has only made appearances in the league and is not yet in the Champions League squad. Furthermore, due to a clause in his contract, he is unable to play against Liverpool.

Otherwise, if Arnold, Van Dijk, and Firmino all came to play against Liverpool,

Lu Xiao found it hard to imagine this scene.

After taking an early 1-0 lead, Liverpool, with their backs to Anfield, launched a siege on Leverkusen.

Brendan Rodgers was very adept at developing possession-based teams when he managed Swansea City in the English Premier League.

Make Swansea the "mini Barcelona" of the Premier League.

When he arrived at Liverpool, he brought his possession-based style with him.

The Gerrard-Coutinho midfield duo was responsible for orchestrating the attack and creating opportunities.

Lallana on the left and Sterling on the right are adept at dribbling forward and creating opportunities.

In addition, Sturridge, with his refined technique and decent shooting ability, is also a key player on the front line.

Liverpool's attack was well-executed, putting some pressure on Maguire and Van Dijk.

"Harry Maguire clears the ball with a header!! Lallana's cross just now was very dangerous!"

"The ball was still in Liverpool's possession. Henderson intercepted the ball and passed it to Gerrard to organize the attack."

"Pass to Coutinho... Coutinho!!! The ball's been lost! Rasbender intercepted it!"

"Leverkusen's counter-attack! A direct pass to De Bruyne!"

"Gerrard!! That crucial tackle!"

Seeing Leverkusen launch a counter-attack, Lu Xiao, Son Heung-min, and Firmino charged forward.

De Bruyne is about to deliver a deadly through ball.

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard stepped up to stabilize the situation with a calm tackle to win the ball back.

Ten years ago, Gerrard led Liverpool to a miraculous comeback in Istanbul after trailing 0-3.

Who would have thought that 10 years later, we would still need Gerrard to win the Champions League!

Thunderous applause resounded at Anfield.

The red number 8 jersey, the back view is so majestic!

The legendary story of one player and one city is always part of the romance of football.

Lu Xiao couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

I'm afraid it will be very difficult for me to take over a city by myself...

While Leverkusen is certainly a happy place for them, it can only serve as a stepping stone.

Lu Xiao's ambition is not limited to simply clearing the Bundesliga.

If Lu Xiao wins enough honors here, he'll probably get tired of it soon.

He needs to face different challenges in different countries and different leagues.

I'll only feel at peace when I retire after winning all the league Grand Slams...

But is it really possible to do that?

No player has ever completed all the top leagues.

Leaving aside Ligue 1 and Serie A, which is more geared towards retirement,

We need to conquer at least La Liga and the Premier League, right?

Even with the backing of a system, achieving such a goal would be quite difficult...

"Hey! Lu! What are you thinking about? Hurry up!"

"They're here!"

Liverpool pulled away with a fast pace, and Lu Xiao hadn't had time to think things through.

Liverpool have already advanced into the penalty area, and Lu Xiao needs to get back in time to intercept.

"Liverpool's counter-attack failed, Leverkusen's defense was well positioned."

Okay, try connecting Gerrard and Cunningham to Sterling…

Liverpool's passing and possession style is not Barcelona's.

They were more accustomed to the pace of the Premier League, and after patiently passing the ball around a couple of times, Sterling dribbled forward, preparing to break through.

This England international's dribbling style looks hilarious, like a dinosaur running.

But no one dared to ignore his threat!

Young left-back Nathan Ake was fooled by him. With a simple shoulder drop and change of direction, he used the change of rhythm to slip past him in an instant!

"Fuck!!"

It was too late for Ak to turn around and pull the person away.

Sterling bursts into the penalty area!

"Sterling!! Pass to the middle!"

"Sturridge—"

Sterling fooled everyone at Leverkusen; even the goalkeeper was drawn in.

That cross was too deadly; Sturridge was almost facing an open goal.

Unfortunately, Sturridge forgot his shooting boots, hesitated for a second, and under pressure from Van Dijk, his hasty shot went high and wide.

"Sturridge!!"

Zhan Jun was dumbfounded. How could it not go in?!

He couldn't help but mutter to himself:

Damn it, Sturridge, you should have just pushed the ball into an empty net earlier! Damn it!

As a Liverpool fan, I'm really angry at their lack of competitiveness!

Lu Xiao's heart almost convulsed just now, but fortunately Sturridge successfully "came out of the predicament," and Leverkusen escaped a disaster.

This also exposes Leverkusen's current problems.

The center-back position has been strengthened, but the full-back position remains a concern.

Veteran Bonisch was at his peak during his time at Schalke 04 and Werder Bremen, and was selected for the Bundesliga Team of the Week twice, representing different teams, between 06 and 08.

However, frequent injuries affected his potential, causing him to lose his peak dominance on the left flank when he played for Bayer Leverkusen.

19-year-old Nathan Aker certainly has unlimited potential.

He was later valued by Guardiola and became Manchester City's starting left-back, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble with the team, thus entering the ranks of world-class defenders.

At this point, Ake was still a greenhorn, his defense was rough, and he was easily outmaneuvered by Sterling.

Bayer Leverkusen isn't guaranteed a win against Liverpool, and they face immense pressure against a peak Real Madrid side.

Lu Xiao can only try to create more opportunities on the offensive end; otherwise, if Liverpool continues to attack relentlessly, the defense will eventually collapse.

"How so?"

"The old way, like at the training ground."

"Okay, no problem."

Under Lu Xiao's introduction,

Kevin De Bruyne and Son Heung-min, two future top stars who will shine in the Premier League, have become friends. They all have a good relationship and have developed sufficient understanding on the field.

Don't forget me, count me in.

"Okay, okay, you can count me in."

Firmino leaned closer, afraid his teammates wouldn't include him in the game.

He knew very well that Lu Xiao was the absolute core of the team right now.

The Chinese player is not a dominant force on the field, but he holds a transcendent position there.

As long as you follow Lu Xiao, you might not be able to eat meat, but at least you can drink soup.

A few men whispered amongst themselves while the ball was dead, their eyes fixed menacingly on the Liverpool penalty area.

After waiting a while, they finally got their chance before the end of the first half!

"Liverpool had 80% possession during this period! Leverkusen couldn't mount a counter-attack... Here it comes!! Leverkusen's counter-attack!"

Before Zhan Jun finished speaking,

Sturridge held onto the ball too long and was dispossessed by Van Dijk.

A concise and quick pass to the attacking third.

Gerrard and Henderson were both initially marking De Bruyne, whose passing was a huge threat!

Who knew De Bruyne was just a decoy!

Rolfes delivered an unexpected through ball down the middle, finding Lu Xiao directly!

Lu Xiao received the ball and smoothly guided it backward with the instep of his right foot, avoiding Coutinho's interception.

A stylish turn and a dribble past the defender!

"Lu Xiao!!! Makes a powerful breakthrough down the middle!! He's crossed the halfway line!"

"Leverkusen's counter-attack speed is very fast!"

Gerrard hurriedly returned to defense, rushing in from the side to try and stop Lu Xiao, almost blocking his movement and passing routes.

But he didn't see panic on Lu Xiao's youthful face; instead, he saw a kind of composure as if his "scheme had succeeded"!

"Oops?!"

But Lu Xiao calmly pulled the ball back and feigned a left-footed diagonal pass to De Bruyne.

Gerrard quickly turned his back to block the shot and intercepted the pass.

next second...

"Wow!! Lu Xiao's brilliant pass!!"

Flower arrangement foot!!

The left foot is a decoy, while the right foot suddenly circles around to the back, and the fancy footwork points directly to the left!

The fancy treatment shocked Anfield!

The problem is, his passes aren't just pretty...

【Bee Joy Return】Template!

Skill 2: Monster Pass!

boom--

With the precision of a ballistic missile, a mesmerizing diagonal pass tore through Liverpool's defense, heading straight for Son Heung-min on the left!

Everyone was stunned.

Son Heung-min comfortably controlled the ball and moved forward, breaking into the penalty area one-on-one.

A clean and decisive shot found the back of the net!

"Son Heung-min!! An assist from Lu Xiao!"

"Leverkusen scores on a counter-attack in just 10 seconds! Extending their lead!"

"2-0——"