At the press conference before the game, Wan Sheng appeared at the venue on time and clearly told the media reporters three things.

The first thing is about the private meeting between Liverpool coach Benitez and Robbie Fowler.

This is the focus of attention of the media and fans. Since the news broke out, the two clubs have frequently held press conferences on the matter. Various news has been spreading, and many people are watching the development of the situation.

For Manchester City and Wansheng, this is also the first priority.

"I never thought a world-renowned coach would do such a thing!" Wan Sheng stood on the stage and said angrily, "Don't he know that UEFA does not allow private contact with players? Or he explained what kind of personal friendship it was when they met!?"

Wan Sheng waved his arm toughly, "No matter how he explains, it's useless, we will definitely pursue it to the end!"

This is a question of attitude!

The opponent's coach contacted his players privately or at a critical moment when the two teams stood in front of him. This is definitely a direct provocation. Violation is actually second-hand. If Manchester City is not tough, wouldn't there be many people doing this in the future!?

The second thing Wan Sheng emphasized is still related to this issue. "Maybe he deliberately let the reporter take a photo, and he wants to use it to affect our condition - look! Robbie Fowler is ready to leave Manchester City! In this way, Robbie will not appear in the lineup."

"He was afraid of Robbie's goal, so he did this."

"But he made a mistake in his mind, I wouldn't doubt anything with this. Robbie is one of the best strikers in the world, and his personal game quality is great and in good condition. I have no reason not to let him play!"

This is the third thing Wan Sheng said - announcing the competition roster.

Manchester City's roster is similar to media speculation, the only difference is in the frontcourt. Robbie Fowler and Anelka partnered on the court.

Both of them are unexpected. It is not the problem of their partnership, but the situation when they come into Manchester City.

One is that Darren Bent is in good condition. Anelka heard that he was suspended from the team, so Anelka was surprised when he appeared.

Second, it was Robbie Fowler who replaced Andy Cole. Many media reporters in the audience thought about it when they got the big list. Could it be that the young Chinese chose Robbie Fowler because of the recent news?

Is this trying to use playing time to retain him?

No matter what the media reporters thought, Wan Sheng left the press conference after he said what he wanted to say. After he left, Benitez arrived late.

The Spaniards definitely didn't want to meet Wansheng, so they came to the venue at this time.

In fact, Benitez was very embarrassed and embarrassed about the incident of being exposed for contact with Robbie Fowler, which caused him a lot of trouble. The FA had to ask some questions and investigate him. At the same time, the whole world knew that he was poaching Manchester City, but he had to "make up" some other reasons, otherwise he would definitely face more severe punishment.

So Benitez doesn't want to give any answers about Robbie Fowler. Because of this, he doesn't want to appear in the venue with Wan Sheng. Otherwise, it will be difficult to avoid problems.

At the press conference venue, Benitez only talked about the questions in Liverpool.

Although many media talked about Liverpool's forward line problem, Liverpool did have this problem. In fact, Liverpool's performance in the league is pretty good. They won three consecutive victories in the league and rose to seventh place. Rising in the standings is not the only good news. With two Champions League games, they have won 4 wins and 1 draw since they were eliminated by Crystal Palace in the League Cup.

"The most stable period under my hands." Benitez was full of confidence. "It's obvious that this team is approaching my ideal state. If we were only 60% close to perfect last season, then we've reached 70% now."

Speaking of the game against Manchester City, he said. "We have confidence because we are in better shape. Manchester City is not a team that is easy to deal with. They are the first in the league, but I tell you that it is precious to get points from the first in the league."

Maybe he really has confidence, but unfortunately the media reporters are concerned about the topic of Robbie Fowler, so they have no interest in expressing their confidence.

Manchester Stadium, home team locker room, Wan Sheng began to make his final advice.

The media believes that Robbie Fowler's is a temporary adjustment made by Wan Sheng, but in fact, Wan Sheng has already arranged the game's tactics.

Any team has its own special features. Liverpool’s special features lies in its tough defense and its strong strength.

The defense is tough and strong, and it is nothing to say when it is separated, but it is not easy for the two to add up, which can be seen from Liverpool's recent results - despite the many forward problems, they have won three consecutive league wins and conceded goals in six consecutive games.

For such a team, targeted arrangements must be made.

The first thing to consider is how to break through Liverpool's defense and how to break through Liverpool's goal. As long as you can score, it will be much easier to win, because compared with Liverpool's offense, the danger is much smaller.

Wan Sheng’s idea is to let Anelka attract defense and support the offense.

Liverpool would never have thought that as Manchester City's number one scorer, Anelka, who scored in the league as much as Henry, would support the offense and leave the opportunity to other teammates.

This will have unexpected results.

At the same time, this style of play can also create more opportunities. Facing a tough defense, more passes can easily create more opportunities. Anelka will definitely be targeted in the frontcourt, and it is crucial to cooperate with his teammates more. In addition, Robbie Fowler has a very comprehensive ability. He is originally a player who can score goals. As a forward who plugs in the back, it will definitely pose a strong threat to Liverpool's defense.

In fact, Wan Sheng initially considered that Darren Bent, the frontcourt attracted defense and supported the offense. Anelka was obviously more suitable. In terms of fame, Anelka was much bigger than Darren Bent. In terms of personal ability, he had reached the peak of his career, and there were only a handful of forwards in Europe who were better than him.

Although Anelka is a little ‘not obeying the rules’, he must also admit his excellence on the court.

As long as he can perform normally in the game and it will be helpful to the team's victory, Wan Sheng will still give him a chance.

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Anelka was also very happy.

Although he doesn't like this task of "supporting the offensive", his ability to play quickly proves his importance in the team - as long as he returns to the first team, he will directly regain the main position.

He was worried about his position before, but now he doesn't have to worry about it.

He believes that one day the team will be unable to live without him. When he gets capital, it will not be a problem to have a big contract. Now all he needs to do is continue to work hard.

Just like this game, the coach's tactical arrangement before the game was very detailed. He didn't like the role he played on the court, but he always had much better appearance than sitting on the bench!

It’s not that he doesn’t have a chance, he just needs to cooperate with his teammates more.

Robbie Fowler, who is his partner, is also an acquaintance. The two have been teammates for several years, and he is not at all in conflict.

Wan Sheng doesn’t care about Anelka’s little thoughts. As long as every player can perform on the court, it doesn’t matter whether he has little thoughts or not.

He cares about the team's performance.

The key to dealing with Liverpool's tactics in this game is actually to "interpolate back". The focus of the "kill" tactics is rhythm and control. Passing and coordination is an important way to achieve the tactical center of gravity. Before, the football went to the frontcourt and played a little "free". Passing the ball if you can pass the ball, it doesn't matter if you can play personally. As long as you can score a goal, any choice can be made.

However, as tactical training becomes more in-depth and routine construction is clearer, the game details are refined, and a very critical "back insertion" is found. Simply put, it is to make the opponent unable to find the defensive target after a series of transmissions, so that the players who follow behind can easily find a fatal opportunity for one blow.

Anelka's appearance has a stronger tactical role.

Robbie Fowler, Morris, David Silva and others are the key players who are involved in the back.

Liverpool definitely didn't expect Anelka to become a 'tactical center' to attract firepower, so Wan Sheng is still very confident in the game.

At this time, the game has begun.

Wan Sheng stood on the sidelines and watched the game seriously. What he observed was more about the performance of his players, because at the beginning of the game, Manchester City relied on favorable factors such as tactics and home court to achieve suppression in the situation and continuously launched attacks on Liverpool's halftime.

But offense alone is not possible. If you want to defeat a team like Liverpool, you must have a decisive goal.

Wan Sheng knew this very well, so he did not show any relaxed expression because of his advantage in the situation. Instead, he frowned slightly as the two groups of attacks were weak.

Despite some preparations before the game, Liverpool's defense is indeed too tough, especially for a "gifted family" like them. It's really a headache to use intensive defense to stop attacks like an opponent!

Perhaps, the Spanish have no idea of ​​face.

For him, being able to lead Liverpool to achieve good results is the only goal. Since introducing several Spanish players, Liverpool has increased some technicality, but overall it can still be described as "rough". The only thing they can do is toughness, and the "Liverpool spirit" is also an important force they rely on.

Facing the tenacious Liverpool, it is not realistic for Manchester City to score in a short time.

Wan Sheng could only stand on the sidelines with a wry smile, sighing with a headache, "Liverpool, this opponent is so shameless" (to be continued)
Chapter completed!