Red Rebels

754 Liverpool are not the Red Rebels

The iron barrel formation is a problem that the world's football giants are not sure of solving.

It's hard to tell clearly who should be blamed for the emergence of the Iron Barrel Formation. One side is strong and naturally has the advantage. The other side is weak and naturally takes the defensive. This is understandable. Once the gap between the strengths and weaknesses of the two sides reaches a certain level, The Iron Bucket Formation came into being. Whose problem can this be?

If we discuss it seriously, it is tantamount to discussing whether the chicken laid the egg or the egg laid the chicken.

Some people say that the Red Rebels were too strong, which forced Manchester United to adopt the Iron Barrel Formation tactic; but others said that Ferguson was too conservative and was determined to adopt the Iron Barrel Formation from the beginning to defend the victory of the round. .

But who knows?

A successful iron barrel formation is also a test of skill and effort. It has high requirements on a team's sense of position and coordination ability. If these two requirements are not met, hastily setting up an iron barrel formation is tantamount to If you aim your butt at the enemy, you will be hit by an asshole anytime and anywhere.

If we explain it in terms of the space on the football field, the iron barrel formation is a compact defense in the area where the goal is moved 3o-4o meters forward, completely compressing all the remaining space, and using the players in this area to The space is occupied, thereby squeezing out the offensive space of the attacker.

Anyone can imagine that in an area of ​​about 30 meters, there are 20 players, which can be said to be crowded. Not to mention running, even passing is greatly restricted. It can be said that, In this case, there is no more football

For the second round of the game, Mourinho was also very worried that Ferguson would adopt a steel barrel formation, so he specifically communicated with the players before the game in order to minimize the team's possession of the ball during the game and maximize the ball control. The ball was put into United's hands, tempting United to play out.

To give a simple example, if Manchester United's three lines are a pile of soft soil, then once the Red Rebels attack, the huge pressure will compress the pile of soil into a wall, becoming unbreakable and extremely hard; but if the normal pressure is maintained, Then they are just ordinary dirt.

But Mourinho’s calculations seem to be inferior to Ferguson’s. At least the latter’s team’s tactics are very clear. Robinho is left in the frontcourt. Rooney can step forward according to the situation, and everyone else must strictly abide by their own tactics. post, not giving the Red Rebels any chance.

This is a very shameless, but also devastating style of play.

I give you the ball and you fight back, but the iron wall behind is still unmoved, then my desire to seduce you is in vain.

And your ordinary attack of two or three people is difficult to be effective, which turns the game into a tug-of-war that delays time.

But Mourinho also knows very well that if the ball is returned and if the Red Rebels force an attack, Manchester United's defense will only become stronger and their iron barrel formation will be even tighter.

This is a very unsolvable problem

Maybe some people will say again, wouldn't it be enough to break his iron barrel formation?

How to break it?

The first type is naturally set kicks, but it must be said first that many goals scored from set kicks are actually based on luck. Although there are drills and routines, no one can be sure whether they will be successful or not. If we look at it more broadly, the progress of football There is also an element of luck involved in the effectiveness of ball routines.

The second is long-range shooting, but in fact long-range shooting also involves a high level of luck; the third is personal breakthrough, but in such a small area, people are suppressing others, and even players with excellent skills are very vulnerable. It’s difficult to display your skills in such a small space.

The most outstanding player in the Red Rebels is Messi, but he was suspended for this game. Mourinho replaced him with Walcott, but the latter's effect was not very satisfactory.

In the iron barrel formation's regional defense system, the defender must have a numerical advantage in the area near the ball. There is frontal defense and side defense. The players are highly focused and can shift at any time according to the movement of the ball.

At this time, no matter how outstanding your personal abilities are, their effects will be limited.

Another way to break the set piece is to have the whole team attack the ball indiscriminately, shoot whenever there is a chance, and then use luck. Everything is left to the goddess of luck. Whoever she favors will win.

Generally speaking, the method of cracking the iron barrel formation in this episode boils down to one word, chaos

Break the order of the iron barrel formation's regional defense system, create chaos as much as possible, and strive to score goals in the chaos. Often against the iron barrel formation, the first goal is the most difficult to score. Once one is scored, the rest will be fine. Done.

But in this game, Mourinho used almost all the methods and adjustments he could make, but in the end, he still couldn't break through Ferguson's iron barrel formation.

This is not a 9o1 iron barrel formation, because the 9o1 iron barrel formation is the lowest level of iron barrel formation. Ferguson arranged a 541 tactic in this game, still three central defenders and four midfielders, leaving a Robbie in front Neo fought back, but everyone could see that Robinho was just a front put up by Ferguson.

The first half lasted 45 minutes, and the score was still o:o. The Red Rebels failed to score, and Manchester United did not have a shot.

"The only one who can force the powerful Manchester United into this situation is the Red Rebels."

When the commentator said this, was he praising the Red Rebels? Still joking?

According to the score of o:o, the Red Rebels will be eliminated from the Champions League and stop at the top four. This is definitely not a satisfactory result for a team as powerful as the Red Rebels. They should each Compete for the championship every season.

But at the beginning of the second half, Manchester United was still playing steadily. Although the Red Rebels tried their best to seduce, Manchester United was helpless Liu Xiahui. No matter how the Red Rebels seduced and seduced, they just couldn't. If he is willing to come out, the most he can do is let Robinho come out for a walk and then shrink back.

Seeing this situation, Mourinho knew that he had to make adjustments, so he immediately replaced Walcott, pushed Alves to the frontcourt to play as a winger, and then replaced Ismael to play hard. restricted area.

Since the seduction failed, Mourinho decisively implemented the seduction strategy.

But Ferguson was obviously well prepared for this change. The three central defenders firmly controlled the penalty area. The three central defenders of Ferdinand, Mexes and Wes Brown handled the high-altitude ball very well, and the ground ball was also very stable. The changes in the Red Rebel Army still cannot solve the current dilemma.

Then, Mourinho completely let go and allowed the players to shoot at will on the court. He had to leave everything to Lady Luck, because he had done everything he could do.

It has to be said that the state of Manchester United's players in this game was adjusted very well by Ferguson. Whether they were central defenders or midfielders, they performed very well in the game, especially against Ismail after he came on the court. Kekes did not give Ismail many high ball opportunities, and more of them were blocked by him in advance.

Defense and destruction are always simpler and easier than offense

"Perhaps, we should be proud of Manchester United for being willing to put down their posture and put on a big fight." Mourinho turned back with a wry smile, and Cassel shook his head helplessly.

Cassel was also helpless, saying he was proud, but in fact the Red Rebels lost the game, and Manchester United just lost face.

In professional football games, face is really not worth much. Everyone is realistic. They will only care about who won, but not what methods they used in the game or how they were forced. How embarrassed.

I believe that after this game, Manchester United eliminates the Red Rebels, which will become a topic that the major media and some fans talk about. They will not care about how ugly Manchester United's iron barrel formation is, they only care about the result.

The result was that after 90 minutes of the game, the score was still o:o. Manchester United drew with the Red Rebels away from home, and finally sent the Red Rebels out of the Champions League with a total score of 1:o.

"After you go back, you must think hard and use every possible means to think about how to break the iron barrel formation, especially the iron barrel formation set up by the top giants." Mourinho told Cassel.

Cassel smiled bitterly, "Jose, aren't you making things difficult for us?"

It’s a problem that the whole world can’t solve. Can Cassel and others be able to solve it?

"The Champions League happens every year. We have been eliminated by the Iron Barrel Formation for two consecutive seasons. Now more and more teams are setting up the Iron Barrel Formation when facing us. We must do our homework, otherwise , we will still encounter the Iron Barrel Formation next year, because every season there are always some shameless guys who are willing to put down their bodies to do this kind of thing in order to defeat us."

At this point, Ferguson had already come to stand next to Mourinho, but his last words could be heard clearly.

"Are you right, Jazz?" Mourinho looked unwilling to lose.

Ferguson's smile was a little stiff, but he was still very happy. "Anyway, the iron barrel formation is also an art. In my opinion, as long as it can achieve the goal, any tactics don't matter, right?"

Mourinho stared at Ferguson for a while, shook his head, and said with an expression of hatred, "Then I really misjudged you, Jazz. I originally thought you would be a little more manly in this game. who knows……"

Ferguson understood what Mourinho meant and laughed. He was very happy to see Mourinho defeated. "I think this result is very good."

"Hey, I want to ask you a very strange question." Mourinho suddenly thought of something.

Ferguson won the ball and was in a good mood. He nodded and told Mourinho to just ask.

"When you meet Liverpool in the final, will you also set up a steel barrel formation?" Mourinho asked sarcastically, and then ignored Ferguson's answer and turned around and walked onto the court. He also wanted to comfort himself. players.

Losing this game and missing out on the Champions League for two consecutive seasons is really hard to accept for the Red Rebels, who have won three consecutive Champions League titles, but Mourinho can't help it. The Champions League knockout rounds themselves are full of risks. , full of unpredictability and pertinence, which is why it is so attractive.

Everyone knows that the Red Rebels are brilliant and strong, but it is impossible to guarantee that the team will win the Champions League every year. After all, no matter how strong a team is, there will always be times when they lose, and the Red Rebels are no exception.

But this will not prevent the Red Rebels from formulating plans for next season and remain champions in all competitions.

And from just now, when the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game, Mourinho had already focused all his attention on the game against Liverpool three days later. That game will determine the Red Rebels' victory in England. The crucial battle for the championship.

Liverpool reached the Champions League final this season. They faced Droylsden in two rounds. Benitez once again showed his master-level formation ability in these two rounds.

In the round, they challenged Droylsden away from home. Although Liverpool did not have a steel formation like Manchester United, they still played an aggressive football style. In the 90-minute game, they played Droylsden to a draw: o, no one can take advantage.

But back at Anfield, Benitez began to change Liverpool's tactics.

From the first minute of the game, Liverpool started a fierce attack, especially the attacker led by Torres, who frequently threatened Droisden's goal, but it was the right wing that really helped Liverpool open the scoring. Kuyt gave Liverpool the lead in the 4th minute.

After that, Liverpool and Droisden began to struggle with offense and defense again. The final situation was somewhat similar to the game between the Red Rebels and Manchester United.

Droysden's Pellegrini was determined to counterattack and strive for an away goal, but no matter how he pounced, Liverpool's defense was unbreakable, and Liverpool's counterattack was also very sharp, which made Droysden's offense Some were timid, and in the end they could only end up at Anfield.

With this 1:o victory, Liverpool entered the final

After the two games, many people said that conservatism wins. This season's Champions League final was dominated by two teams that believe in conservative and utilitarian football. Everyone felt that this would be an extremely conservative game.

But Ferguson denied it. After the game against the Red Rebels, at the press conference, he did not answer reporters' questions directly, but simply said, "Liverpool is not the Red Rebels."

These words are ridiculing, teasing, and also psychological warfare. It is estimated that he has launched an offensive against Benitez from this moment on, in order to successfully defeat his opponent on May 27. He is eager to win another Champions League. At the same time, it also helped Manchester United become the second team to defend the Champions League title after the Red Rebels.

As for Benitez, he seems to be very low-key. In an interview, he said that he is more concerned about the league match with the Red Rebels. Liverpool wants to enter the Champions League next season, so this game is very important to them. .

"Although we have one more day off than the Red Rebels, I know very well how terrible this team is. They can even push Manchester United into a coma in 18o minutes. Facing such a team away from home As a team, we have to give 200% of our strength to win, but I have confidence in my players."