Football: The Strongest Hexagon Warrior

Chapter 249 Impact Messi’s record that shocked the past and the present! (page 12)

"Liverpool lost three goals in a row. Klopp finally realized that the 433-- formation was unable to give Arsenal enough pressure on the defensive end. However, the score was already behind. Will focusing on the center affect their offense?"

When the game restarted, Liverpool's offensive threat dropped significantly. Xinying Sports commentator Jin Xiangkai asked doubtfully.

"There is definitely an impact."

Zhang Hehe explained from a tactical level: "But Klopp has no way. If the hidden dangers that may arise in the defensive level of the middle cannot be solved, judging from the threat of Arsenal's penetration in the middle, as long as the ball is given to Martin, he is very likely to Continue to put huge defensive pressure on the Liverpool defense."

Klopp, who was standing in the home team coach's command area, was wearing a heavy down jacket and had his trademark stubble on his face. He inadvertently opened his mouth to reveal his white teeth, but what attracted more attention was his frown.

It is not difficult to see that he has a very headache now.

A two-goal lead turned into a one-goal deficit. The huge psychological gap made the whole person feel bad.

The feeling of the players on the field is even more intuitive, otherwise they would not think of strengthening the offense to equalize the score early.

If the score cannot be equalized in a short period of time, the next game will be very troublesome.

It will be difficult to equalize the score once Arsenal stabilizes the situation.

This is also the fundamental reason why goals in many games are concentrated and it is difficult to score after a certain period of time.

Arsenal is both the team with the most goals and the team with the fewest goals conceded this season.

They were caught off guard in the first ten minutes and conceded two goals in a row.

In the past, Arsenal would have definitely failed to recover, but this season's Arsenal has undergone earth-shaking changes with the addition of Martin.

Arsenal have not won this honor since winning the Premier League in the 2003-2004 season.

His strength was not bad, and he led the standings for a long time, but in the end he fell behind due to various reasons.

This season, Arsenal has undergone earth-shaking changes after Martin joined the team, directly transforming a team competing for the fourth place into a team competing for the championship!

In the past 20 rounds of the league, the points lead has reached an astonishing 13 points!

It is also true that Martin directly leads through his personal charm and desire to win.

"How...how to kick?"

Klopp frowned as he looked at Martin, not knowing what to do.

The two substitution adjustments made did not have a good effect. On the contrary, the substitute players needed to find the rhythm of the game, which resulted in the offense not being smooth enough and often returning without success.

With Martin's outstanding performance, Arsenal withstood Liverpool's three attempts to restart the game and began to create threatening attacks.

With the score already ahead, Martin knew what to do next.

Stabilize the rhythm, use his excellent footwork to constantly involve Liverpool's defense, and then send precise long passes at critical moments.

At that time, it will be time to expand the score.

Klopp judged the situation very accurately. Taking advantage of the dead ball opportunity, he stood on the sidelines and blew a hand-made whistle. When the players looked over, he immediately informed the players on the field how to respond through body movements with obvious tactical intentions.

Although Liverpool's on-the-spot adjustments were timely, there was no way to avoid Arsenal, which was gradually gaining momentum, launching a storm of continuous attacks.

If it weren't for Mignolet's outstanding performance and Arsenal's forward players' poor ability to seize opportunities, the score would have been 2:4 behind.

Wenger, the head coach of the visiting team, was sitting in the coaching bench, looking like he was sure of victory.

But not long after, something unexpected happened.

Giroud's header from the left rib of the penalty area was easily caught by Mignolet. Liverpool wanted to launch a quick counterattack, but was forced to turn into a positional battle when Martin arrived in time.

After continuous passes, the football went to the feet of Lallana, who was attacking the right rib. He glanced at Benteke in the penalty area and actually passed the ball straight.

Monreal's subconscious tackle didn't touch anything, and he could only watch helplessly as Klein stopped and took the ball to the right sideline of the penalty area, and made a pass.

Koscielny made a timely defense and blocked the block, but unfortunately, the football shot up from the ground and hit his left hand...

Klein passing the ball, Emre Can and Firmino in the penalty area, and Lallana in front of the penalty area on the right side all subconsciously slapped their arms in excitement, reminding the referee Mike Jones that Koscielny committed a handball foul. .

Arsenal players led by Koscielny naturally denied it.

Handball?

Nothing!

Mac Jones was not in a very good position and could not see very clearly. He felt that he had hit but not hit, and he held the whistle in his mouth but did not blow it for a long time.

The assistant referee is in a better position and he can see clearly.

Then, the right hand holding the side flag was raised high and waved continuously.

The left hand simultaneously slaps the right upper arm of the flag waving hand to remind the referee that there is a handball in the penalty area.

Seeing the assistant's gesture, Mike Jones resolutely blew his whistle and pointed to the penalty spot with his left hand.

"Oh?"

Sky TV commentator Andy Gray's voice rose an octave: "Penalty kick! Liverpool got a penalty kick in the 71st minute of the game."

Immediately afterwards, Mike Jones showed a yellow card to Koscielny for a handball foul.

Andy Gray's high-pitched voice became extremely surprised: "Laurent Koscielny seems to have received a yellow card before, this..."

as predicted!

Mike Jones saw that Koscielny's number had been recorded on the front of the yellow card, and then solemnly took out the ruby ​​card from his trouser pocket.

Two yellows turn one red!

Wenger, who was originally confident of winning, suddenly lost his composure. He stood up excitedly and ran to the command and technical area on the sidelines to spread his hands in protest.

The Arsenal players on the field were also pleading for mercy, hoping that the referee could take back his life.

Mertesacker even said that the penalty kick was acceptable when the situation was almost decided. Can Koscielny's second yellow card be taken back?

Referee Mike Jones shook his head and said the decision could not be changed.

While the Arsenal players were arguing with the referee, the on-site director restored the entire process.

According to slow-motion replay, Klein's cross did hit the left hand of the fallen Koscielny.

Penalties are no problem.

Many commentators criticized Mike Jones for showing Koscielny a yellow card.

After all, handball is not proactive.

But in the final analysis, barely enough is enough to get a yellow card.

But with the appearance of this red card, the balance of numbers on both sides will be broken.

The exciting mutual offense and defense will most likely turn into a half-time offensive drill for Liverpool at home.

Liverpool fans were ecstatic about this and applauded Mac Jones.

"papapaaaaa——"

Thunderous applause swept the entire Anfield.

Koscielny, who appeared on the broadcast screen, saw that the referee had no intention of changing the decision. He sighed and walked off the court in the direction of the opponent's finger.

Wenger, whose protest was ineffective, sighed and returned to the coaching bench, asking his assistant Bold to call Gabriel over from the warm-up area to keep the defense stable.