St James Park Stadium.

The game has entered the final stage of the first half, with the scoreboard being "2-0", with the home team in front and the away team in back, and Newcastle United leading Liverpool two goals.

From the beginning of the game to the present, media analysis believes that Torres and Irving will become players who decide the outcome, but the result was unexpected. Zhen Shaolong, who was restricted, scored two goals, but no one else scored.

"Zhen Shaolong is really a goal-scoring machine!"

"Even if the defense is tightly defended, with Carragher following him, he can score the ball when he finds an opportunity!"

"It's also because others are too unsatisfactory!"

"Yes, Irving just kicked the goal frame, and Torres didn't score either. They always had threats and always had a chance to hit the goal..."

In the comments from many media about the game, Liverpool also felt very depressed. They felt that the situation was just level, with no advantages or disadvantages, and whether to score a goal depends on temporary performance.

but……

The forward doesn't score!

Side by.

Liverpool coach Benitez was also depressed by the score, and the situation still satisfies him, but after the opponent scored two goals, Liverpool did not score, he became depressed.

"Torres or not?"

"Newcastle United... should be said that Zhen Shaolong is more efficient?"

This is what I feel now.

Benitez is a master of football tactics. He is a bit dull and does not understand the social art at all. He is not very popular inside and outside the club, but his understanding of football and tactics are still very admirable.

Benitez's "knowing people's vision" can only be considered average, but he still has a judgment on the players. He believes that Torres is a player similar to Zhen Shaolong, and Torres may have more development potential.

Torres's advantage lies in his outstanding technology, strong tactical ability, and rich experience. He is the kind of striker who can become a "legend of football", just like the "Alien" Ronaldo, who has the opportunity to reach that level in his future.

Zhen Shaolong’s advantage is that he can score goals. It is really difficult to determine how good his skills are.

Benitez classifies Zhen Shaolong as a "forward who can score goals", such as Inzagi of AC Milan and Montera of Rome, but it can also be compared with the "goal machine" Kezman. Kezman is almost a legend in the Eredivisie. He scored thirty goals in a single season, forty goals, and the number of goals in a single season can exceed the second place by more than a dozen.

The same is true for Zhen Shaolong.

If you ask why Kejiman scored such a goal, you may think about his skills and gorgeous football. But in fact, the inspection of the Premier League stadium shows that Kejiman's skills are not very gorgeous, and he will be a little depressed when facing a strong defender.

In the Bundesliga last season, Zhen Shaolong broke Ged Mueller's record, but whether he can adapt to the Premier League is still a suspense. With the precedent of Kezmann, most clubs are still waiting and watching, and Benitez also had similar doubts. When the chairman suggested choosing Torres, he immediately agreed.

Instead of buying a forward who is "uncertainly performing", it is better to buy a forward who is "confirmed to perform well".

This is why Liverpool chose Torres.

Benitez is a little confused now. He knows that Zhen Shaolong has scored a lot of goals, but he can't understand the game. Why are the two goals of Zhen Shaolong scored by the opponent hit the goal frame or the goalkeeper?

Isn’t it by luck to get that kind of ball?

His luck is too good!

"It's not that Newcastle United's high forward efficiency can only mean that Zhen Shaolong is lucky?" Benitez found that he couldn't understand it, so he decided to observe carefully to find out the problems of the team and to determine whether it was "there is a gap in the forward efficiency" or "the opponent's luck is better."

On the field.

The first half is about to end.

In the last time, Liverpool launched continuous attacks against Newcastle United's goal. The continuous attacks forced Newcastle United to retreat to the formation, and a dense defense was arranged at the front of the penalty area.

Newcastle United is not planning to take risks anymore.

The first half was about to end, and they just wanted to delay time until the halftime break, but this idea of ​​"drag" gave Liverpool a chance. In the second minute of stoppage time, Liverpool sent the ball to the penalty area. Torres got rid of the defense, turned around and swung his feet to complete the volley.

"Bang!"

In the exclamation of Newcastle fans in the stands around, the ball hit the left post and bounced out, and Taylor immediately completed the clearance with a big foot.

Newcastle United escaped!

After Torres shot, he turned around and walked back and covered his cheeks with both hands. He felt a little depressed. He was in good condition and his shot just now was also very good.

But...why did you kick the post?

"I still haven't suppressed the force, maybe I'm too nervous!" Torres breathed a long sigh, gave Alonso a thumbs up, and then said to himself seriously, "Come on! I'll press it next time! Be sure to pay attention! Find a good feeling..."

He feels in good condition.

Although there was no goal in the first half, there was still time in the second half.

———

Intermission.

The atmosphere in the Newcastle United locker room was relaxed, and when they were leading the opponent with two goals, they all looked very relaxed.

They all do their own things.

Some listen to music.

Some chat.

Some people sat down and rested for a while, closed their eyes and adjusted their condition.

Patton kept following Zhen Shaolong, talking about his assists, "The boss is still good! I think that ball can be scored, but I didn't expect it to hit the post! The boss went over and kicked in!"

"By the way, Joey, this is the seventh assist, right?" Smith asked jealously.

"Of course, it's nothing."

Patton curled his lips, as if he was disdainful of the data, "More importantly, we were leading by two goals, and I knew that if we had a boss, we would definitely win!"

"I will definitely win!"

"I bought Newcastle United for three thousand pounds to win!"

Zhen Shaolong asked immediately, "Are you still betting on football?"

"This is not a bet on football." Patton said naturally, "I win every time I beat Newcastle United! I have made a lot of money in the new season." He was a little excited when talking about this.

"That's not good, right?"

"Yes." Smith said, "This is also a bet on football. Professional players cannot bet on football. If they are found, you will be suspended..."

"Okay, okay!"

Patton showed no concern, which made Zhen Shaolong a little worried, but soon didn't care. It was Patton's own business, so he could only remind him, "Try not to do that."

Patton nodded.

Milner listened from the side, a little jealous of Patton, and he did feel 'jealous' because Patton had too many assists.

Seven!

Patton ranked first in the Premier League assist list!

Milner also has four assists, and his performance can be said to be quite excellent, but the gap is still far from the "seven". More importantly, Patton's assists have been growing, faster than his growth rate.

"If I could have more assists, I would definitely become more famous and my performance would be more recognized!"

Milner is competitive.

Although Milner has a cowardly personality, he is very competitive in football, and even the team hopes to be better than others.

Patton?

Just a rude and reckless man.

Milner thought about it and sat next to Zhen Shaolong and whispered the things he had been thinking about for a long time, "Zhen, I think we can practice a special offensive routine."

"What routine?"

"You are always followed by the opponent, but there are actually ways to get the ball." Milner explained carefully. "When we cooperate, we can think in the opposite direction. Everyone's passes forward. For example, if we cooperate, two and one, you will definitely follow you, but you can also reversely. For example, if I deliberately pass to the back, or on both sides, no matter who is defending, I will definitely not think that you are not running forward, but in other directions."

When Zhen Shaolong heard this, it made sense!

Think in reverse!

Reverse cooperation!

If this is placed on other players, it basically doesn't make much sense, but it's different if it's on yourself. It's very important to get the ball near the penalty area. Only by successfully controlling the ball can you use skills like "Strike" to make room and shoot directly.

Even shots outside the penalty area can create a certain threat. Perhaps if the opponent doesn't pay attention, he can directly score the ball.

"clever!"

"Try it later!"

Milner's "reverse cooperation routine" is actually not that effective. It is more difficult to get the ball from the left and right directions, and it will be further away from the goal when you get the ball in the future.

But no matter what, it is also a cooperative idea, which is much better than not touching the ball for a long time.

———

Second half.

Liverpool broke out at the beginning of the game, and it was very stance to break through Newcastle United's goal in one breath.

Five minutes in a row.

Liverpool's offensive continued, Newcastle United continuously contracted its defense line, and the midfielder was almost at the forefront of the penalty area.
To be continued...