We made you the King of Prisoners, and now you've become the King of Football?

Chapter 99 The Arrow Piercing the Clouds!

Anfield was instantly transformed into a sea of ​​red.

Countless red scarves waved in the air.

Shouts echoed through the Merseyside night sky.

Live stream chat.

"Zhan Jun is truly a Liverpool fan; he's so excited."

"Wow—Liverpool's pressing is a bit too fierce."

"Wallace was completely stunned by the steal; his mistake was practically handing it over to the enemy."

"What do you mean by 'giving it away for free'? Wouldn't you panic if several burly Liverpool players charged at you?"

"To be honest, it's Klopp's tactics that really paid off; his rock-and-roll football style truly lives up to its name!"

"At this rate, we'll concede another one in the first half."

Many longtime Liverpool fans who have watched football for decades had tears in their eyes.

They were reminded of the iron-blooded Red Army of the Shankly era.

I was reminded of that incredible miraculous night in Istanbul.

This team has experienced too many lows and hardships.

But they never gave up their desire for victory.

Now, under Klopp's leadership, they have finally rediscovered the passion and fighting spirit that belong to Liverpool.

Sidelines.

Klopp and his assistant coach parted ways.

His face was full of excited smiles.

This is exactly the kind of football he wants.

Fast, direct, and oppressive.

Make your opponent gasp for breath from the very first minute.

The assistant coach exclaimed excitedly, "Jurgen, our tactics are perfect! They simply can't find a way to pass the ball out!"

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Klopp shook his head.

"It's still a long way off."

"Tell the players not to relax, keep pressing high."

"Just to be on the safe side, let's try to score another one in the first half."

the other side.

Yaldin frowned.

He had to admit that Klopp's high pressing was even better than he had anticipated before the match.

Clear structure and strong execution.

Liverpool is different from the two teams they previously faced in the Europa League, Florence and Borussia Dortmund.

If we say that the core of these three teams is high-pressing...

Florence's pressing method involves using player positional interchanges to create a fan-shaped encirclement.

It doesn't rely on aggressive pressing and tackling, but rather on the tacit understanding and rotation between players.

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One person moves forward, and someone else immediately fills the gap.

Do not leave any passing opportunities for the opponent.

Dortmund's pressing style, however, involved pushing forward as a whole.

They rely on a systematic formation to press the ball, and then complete the transfer of possession as quickly as possible.

However, this style of play places high demands on the wing-backs.

That's why Tuchel used a three-center-back formation for most of the season.

This is to compensate for the lack of defensive strength on the flanks caused by the wing-backs pushing forward.

As for the pressing tactics of Monaco's current opponent, Liverpool.

That is the rock and roll football that Klopp admires.

To put it bluntly, it's about using the players' relentless pressing to create chaos on the field.

This prevents their opponents from maintaining the integrity of their formation.

Furthermore, the principle of counter-pressing within five seconds after losing possession of the ball is strictly enforced.

As soon as possession of the ball is lost.

Immediately, three or four people rushed forward to grab it again.

They don't want possession of the ball.

Instead, it creates attacking opportunities in the simplest and most direct way when the opponent's formation is not yet stable.

All three teams employed a high-pressing style of play.

However, their core tactics are quite different.

Liverpool players have finished celebrating.

The referee confirmed the goal was valid.

Both sides returned to the center circle.

The match has resumed.

Monaco has possession of the ball.

After the kickoff, Jiang Ming passed the ball back to Fabinho.

At the same time, he retreated to his own 30-meter area.

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The moment Emre Can came up to him.

Jiang Ming suddenly pulled the ball sideways, creating half a step of space.

Before Henderson could cover, a through ball was played down the right flank.

Bernardo Silva made a high-speed run and successfully received the ball.

He dribbled past Moreno.

He reached the baseline and immediately made a triangular back pass.

Löw made a run down the middle and looked poised to get the ball.

However, Lovren arrived in time and blocked the ball out of bounds with his foot.

"This was actually a good chance," Zhan Jun said.

"Monaco finally put up a decent attack in this match."

"Jiang Ming's pass showed excellent vision."

"But unfortunately, Liverpool's players won't give them many opportunities."

"Hehehe," Zhang Lu replied.

"After all, Klopp's tactics require that the ball be immediately counter-pressed after being lost."

Monaco's corner kick.

Jiang Ming stood in the corner flag area.

He raised his right hand.

The corner kick is taken.

Emre Can headed the ball out of the penalty area at the near post.

The ball fell to Coutinho's feet.

Coutinho did not control the ball.

He made a direct cross to Lallana.

Lala, puzzled, continued forward.

Monaco's right-back Raggi could only keep retreating, following in Lallana's footsteps.

"Here they come, Lallana!"

"From this position, you can either go down to the byline or cross directly."

"How do I choose?"

Lallana finally raised her head.

He saw Coutinho running up from the backfield.

Without further hesitation, he made a cross pass to the middle.

Coutinho receives the ball at the edge of the penalty area.

No adjustments were made.

Take a long-range shot directly!

The football traced a strange arc.

They bypassed all the defensive players.

Heading straight for the top corner of the goal!

Subasic made a diving save.

My fingertips touched the soccer ball.

But it didn't change the ball's direction.

The soccer ball swished and crashed into the net!

"YEAHHHHHHHH!!!"

Anfield has descended into madness once again.

The cheers nearly lifted the roof off the stadium.

"Goal!!" Zhan Jun's hoarse voice rang out again.

"Coutinho!"

"A single arrow pierces the clouds, and a thousand armies rush to meet it!"

"The 27th minute of the match!"

Liverpool lead 2-0!

"That was a beautiful long-range shot!"

"Monaco's defense simply couldn't get into position in time!"

Zhan Jun's face was beaming with a smile.

Zhang Lu chuckled: "Hehehe, that's the key to Klopp's successful tactics."

"High-pressing tactics forced Monaco to make mistakes."

"Quick counter-attack after intercepting the ball."

"Coutinho has a very high success rate with long-range shots from this position."

"Monaco is in big trouble now."

The live stream chat was instantly flooded with comments: "Holy crap! Thanks to Coutinho for the incredible shot! Special edition number two!"

"That was unstoppable! Subasic simply couldn't defend it!"

"2-0! Are Monaco going to get a crushing defeat in this match?"

"They might score another one before the end of the first half."

"That makes sense, I'll get on board with a 2.5L engine in the first half of the year!"

Sidelines.

Klopp leaped into the air again, clenching his fist and roaring, shouting something incessantly.

the other side.

Yaldin's face darkened completely.

Caldera stood to the side.

He didn't dare say a word.

This is the first time in recent times that he feels the team has been destroyed by the opponent.

Yardin sighed.

He walked to the sidelines and held up two fingers to the players on the field.

This was a pre-arranged tactical code.

Give up possession in the backfield.

Initiate a long pass directly to find the attacking third.

Jiang Ming saw the hand gesture from the sidelines and nodded.

The game has restarted.

Monaco kicks off from the center circle.

Jiang Ming passed the ball to Fabinho.

Fabinho did not pass the ball back.

He launched a long pass directly towards the front of the field.

Lemar made a high-speed run forward.

They got the ball before Lovren could.

He took the opportunity to move forward, intending to break directly into the restricted area.

Lovren immediately sidestepped and blocked the position.

He used his body to push Lemar away.

The ball was passed back to goalkeeper Mignolet.

"Great shot! Lemar is really fast!" Zhan Jun shouted.

"Lovren's defense is also very solid."

"Monaco has finally changed its tactics."

"Stop passing the ball around in the backfield, start long balls directly behind the defense."

Zhang Lu nodded: "That's right."

"Continuing to pass the ball around in the backfield will only lead to more goals being conceded."

"Liverpool's pressing intensity is too high."

"The only option is to play long balls and crosses."

"Utilize the speed of Lemar and Löw."

"Only then can they pose a threat to Liverpool's defense."

Mignolet launched a long ball.

The ball was headed back by Glik.

Jiang Ming won a point near the center circle.

He then passed the ball to Bernardo Silva.

Bernardo Silva saw that Löw was already making his way forward.

Without further hesitation, he sent a through ball.

Emre Jan immediately stuck it on.

He blocked Löw's path with his body.

Löw did not attempt a forced breakthrough.

Instead, he tapped the ball with his foot to Lemar on the left wing.

Lemar dribbled down the left flank.

Klein immediately came up to defend.

Lemar took a step and suddenly accelerated, trying to break through.

Klein, being experienced, was not fooled.

He stayed by Lemar's side the whole time.

Lemar had no chance to get to the byline.

The only option was to pass the ball back to Jiang Ming.

Jiang Ming received the ball at the edge of the penalty area.

Emre Can immediately extended his foot to block.

Jiang Ming did not stop the ball.

Another cross pass.

The ball was passed to Bernardo Silva on the right wing.

Bernardo Silva received the ball and saw Moreno had already come up to cover.

The ball was passed back again.

The football was back at Jiang Ming's feet.

Monaco seemed to be playing a rondo game on the field.

Sidelines.

Klopp frowned.

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He noticed that Monaco had started to change their style of play.

Their Chinese team's core players no longer drop deep to receive the ball.

Instead, they stayed more near the center circle.

By constantly running and making one-touch passes, they were able to move Liverpool's defense around.

This is----

Do you want to use passing and possession to solve the high-pressing problem?

"Watch out for his passes! Mark him closely! Don't let him pass the ball so easily!"

After thinking it through, Klopp shouted directly at the field.

Emre Can heard the manager's shout.

He moved even closer to Jiang Ming, almost never leaving his side.

Jiang Ming got the ball, and Emre Can immediately stretched out his foot to interfere.

He could only pass the ball back to Fabinho.

Liverpool's players immediately pressed forward, continuing their high press.

In a moment of haste, Fabinho launched a long pass forward.

Lovren headed the ball to Coutinho.

The latter received the ball in midfield and dribbled forward a few steps.

Origi has already made his run into the penalty area.

He immediately made a through pass.

Origi made a high-speed forward run.

This created a one-on-one opportunity.

"One-on-one! Origi!" Zhan Jun exclaimed in surprise.

Subasic made a decisive move.

Before Origi took the shot.

He blocked the ball with his body.

"Subasic! What a brilliant save!"

"This is crucial!"

"If that ball goes in again."

"Monaco really has no chance."

Zhang Lu also breathed a sigh of relief: "Subasic's attack this time was too decisive."

"Liverpool's counter-attack speed is really fast."

"Monaco's defense is still too far forward."

"Someone has to hold things up."

Subasic held the ball and glanced at the field in front.

Then a long kick sent the ball up.

Jiang Ming received the ball near the center circle.

Emre Jan immediately followed.

Jiang Ming did not turn around.

He flicked the ball with his heel.

The football slipped past Emre Can.

The ball was passed to Löw's feet behind him.

Jiang Ming himself immediately turned around, accelerated, and shook off Emre Can.

Löw understood immediately and sent another short pass forward.

A wall-bumping combo!

The ball pierced Liverpool's midfield defense.

It landed right at Jiang Ming's feet.

Jiang Ming dribbles forward.

Only Lovren and Sakho remain as center-backs.

The cheers at Anfield suddenly subsided.

All Liverpool fans held their breath.

"Jiang Ming! An opportunity!" Zhan Jun's voice suddenly rose.

"He's outmaneuvered Emre Can!"

"It's a two-on-two situation now!"

Lovren immediately stepped forward to block him.

Sakho provided support from the sidelines.

Jiang Ming dribbled forward and glanced up at the goal.

He paused abruptly, slowing down, as if preparing to pass the ball.

Sakho immediately moved toward Lemar.

Lovren also subconsciously lost focus.

In that very instant.

Jiang Ming suddenly flicked the ball to the right.

They created an angle for the shot.

He made no adjustments.

Take a long-range shot directly!

[Tonik Rose's shot]

The football traced an arc.

They bypassed Lovren's blockade.

Heading straight for the top right corner of the goal!

Mignolet made a diving save.

But the ball's trajectory was too bizarre.

Minio could only see a flash of white light.

The football went into the net!

"Goal!!"

"Jiang Ming!!"

"The same location!"

"The same arrow piercing the clouds!"

"A clash of world-class goals!"

"34nd minute of the match!"

"Monaco has pulled one back!"

"2-1!!!"

"It's so beautiful!"

Anfield fell silent instantly.

More than 40,000 Liverpool fans were stunned.

A few seconds later.

A deafening cheer erupted from the away team's stands.

Hundreds of Monaco fans jumped up at the same time.

They managed to pull one back from Liverpool's relentless attack!

The team still has a chance to fight back!