"In the second half, Mustafa (Salif) came on the court and replaced James (Milner)." Fang Jue said directly.

The players were surprised.

Someone looked at Salif and found that Salif also looked surprised.

Some people also looked at Milner, who looked stunned and then lowered his head.

"Basti (Desler) goes to the right, and Salif's position is on the front line, partnering with Emil (Husky)."

The players were even more surprised that this was an offensive configuration they had not practiced.

Fang Jue obviously knew this, and he immediately told the players that Salif and Husky's way of playing against Husky on the front line would be as good as Abonraho on the court.

Everyone nodded, and after saying this, they understood.

However, surprise is inevitable. Salif is more of a right midfield position under O'Neal and rarely mentions the front line.

"Emir, your position is slightly retraceable, Mustafa is at the front." Fang Jue said to Husky, "We want to use Mustafa's speed."

"If you have the opportunity to counterattack, just pass the ball to Salif." Fang Jue said.

Desler nodded. He was the offensive organizer of this Aston Villa. Fang Jue reminded him to pass more balls to Salif.

"Mustafa, your mission is to stay ahead, give full play to your speed advantage, and fight against Liverpool's counterattack!"

"Go to score!"

"Break the Liverpool goal!"

"Okay, coach!" Mustafa Salif said loudly.

As a 26-year-old "veteran", Salif is not so excited because he comes on the bench. However, it is inevitable that he is excited. This is his first chance to play this season.

Although the head coach arranged for him to play the forward position where he rarely played, the coach said that he was giving him the heavy responsibility of scoring the goal, which also made Salif very excited.

...

The fifteen minutes of the halftime break are about to pass soon and the players start to return to the court.

The counterattack was a call to Milner.

Mill was depressed, obviously in a bad mood.

"Relax, I'll replace you, not because you performed poorly," Fang Jue said.

Milner looked up at the coach. He had been sulking just now and was replaced in the first half. Generally speaking, it was because the head coach was not satisfied with the player's performance.

Milner felt that he worked hard and performed well, so he became even more depressed.

"You are replaced because of tactical choices." Fang Jue didn't explain much, "I didn't need to explain anything at first, but, do you know why I asked you to tell me this?"

Milner shook his head, but he was in a much better mood.

"Because you are a player I value, I don't want your enthusiasm to be hit." Fang Jue laughed and patted Milner on the shoulder, "Go."

After this incident, Milner, who was depressed just now, completely relieved, laughed, and then returned to the bench happily.

"You can tell that you admire James." Steve Warner watched Milner sit on the bench and chatted happily with Sidwell.

"I like players who work hard," said Fang Jue.

Steve Warner nodded. He understood Fang Jue's meaning, and the attitude towards the game was very important.

"I have a question," said Sebalus, "why did he send Salif suddenly, instead of Abanglaho?"

"Yes, Salif is not an authentic striker," Warner said.

"Treat specific games." Fang Jue looked confident in his hand, "In this game, Salif will be the key to our goal!"

Steve Warner and Sebalus glanced at Fang Jue and said nothing.

You are the head coach and you are the boss, you have the final say.

...

Before the second half of the game began, Aston Villa requested a substitution.

No. James Milner was replaced.

No. 17 Mustafa Salif came on the court.

Benites held his chin, and he didn't expect Fang Jue to make personnel adjustments so early.

Even more unexpectedly, Fang Jue would replace Milner, who performed well in the first half.

Of course, what he didn't expect the most was that Fang Jue replaced Salif.

The technical characteristics of this Togo international began to appear in Benitez's mind. Well, for this, Benitez's brain was full of information, and immediately took the seat.

Also, Salif's recent game status, huh? This player has no record of playing this season...

What the hell is this Chinese coach doing?

Benitez was a little confused, so he glanced at the visiting coach's seat.

He did not think that Fang Jue was dizzy and made such a substitution adjustment.

Benitez, who once coached La Liga, knows best how difficult it is to steal the La Liga championship from Real Madrid and Barcelona in La Liga.

Yes, last season's double champion head coach Fang Jue, in Benitez's eyes, the honor of the La Liga champion is the most brilliant.

Benitez will not despise Fang Jue just because he is young.

What does this substitution mean?

...

Liverpool kicked the ball first in the first half, so after the second half, Aston Villa kicked the ball.

Benitez stared at the field, watching as he followed Aston Villa's dynamics after the kickoff.

No matter what the consideration is, since the substitution adjustment is made, it must be shown in the game.

Husky kicked the football to Ashley Young, who knocked the football back to Desler.

Yes, Fang Jue specifically reminded that the one who did not let Salif kick off in the second half was standing in the middle circle and the forward striker appeared.

So, at this moment, in Benitez's eyes, Salif replaced Milner, which was a counter-substitution.

Seeing that Aston Villa did not take advantage of the kickoff, they kept passing back. Even their forward Husky did not press too much. The formation of the whole team was retracting, Benitez felt a clear idea in his heart.

Aston Villa still wants to focus on defense, and they dare not push it out.

As for the counter-substitution of Salif for Milner, Benitez doesn't know if Milner was injured or what. In short, this substitution is not wise, at least in his opinion.

Salif is fast and has a certain offensive ability, but he has no overall view. To put it bluntly, he is just not smart in playing football.

In addition, this player's defensive ability is very average.

In this case, Aston Villa's defensive ability on the right side has declined, and Liverpool's left offense can try it?

At this time, in the commentator seat, the commentators were also talking about Aston Villa's substitution.

Leinker said bluntly that this substitution is strange.

Tony Parker spoke more directly, and he commented, "The wrong substitution shows that Fang Jue was panicking...'

At this time, on the court, as Aston Villa players kept passing the ball back and their defense line retracted, Liverpool players were pressing up and pressing...
Chapter completed!