Messi was so scared that he cried when he maxed out his header talent at the start of the game

Chapter 455

You can never underestimate a team that staged a 0:3 comeback miracle in the Champions League final.

Liverpool, who was defeated by Manchester City three times last season, was in surprisingly good shape after the opening today.

On the contrary, Manchester City seemed to continue the lost performance in the ninth round of the Premier League and Middlesbrough.

In the first 10 minutes of the opening.

Manchester City's frontcourt attack was repeatedly blocked. Liverpool's double defensive midfielders Alonso and Sissoko cooperated tacitly and ran actively.

Liverpool's double backs cooperated again and again to complete the defense of Manchester City's two wings.

Fortunately, Manchester City's defense line also withstood Liverpool's frontcourt offensive.

For a while.

They were evenly matched.

Both sides are trying various ways to break the current offensive deadlock.

In the ESPN live broadcast room, Wang Tao also talked with Zhan Jun about Liverpool's recent performance.

"Liverpool's overall performance at the start of this season is actually average."

"Currently, there are 3 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws in 9 games, ranking last in the Premier League."

"In the last round of the game."

"Reds vs Manchester United!"

"Liverpool just lost 0:2 to Manchester United."

"But Liverpool seemed particularly excited to play Manchester City today!"

"Whether it was the players' running enthusiasm, passing accuracy or defensive focus, they all became brand new!"

"Compared to the previous game against Manchester United, it was completely like another team!"

"On the contrary, Manchester City didn't seem to be in shape today."

"If this goes on..."

"Ah!"

"It's gone!"

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On the court, as Wang Tao exclaimed, Liverpool captain Gerrard made a precise ground pass.

It penetrated Manchester City's defense.

It found Dirk Kuyt, the striker on the right.

Dirk Kuyt, born in 1980, is 184cm tall and weighs 84kg.

This Dutchman, who Liverpool spent a lot of money to bring from Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, is not only a Dutch international, but also a super all-around player who can play all positions except goalkeeper with his excellent football IQ and physical fitness.

As early as 2003, at the age of 23, he was elected the Eredivisie top scorer with 29 league goals and was elected the Dutch Footballer of the Year!

He does not have lightning speed burst and dazzling dribbling, but he has the top offensive awareness.

When the ball came to Kuyt's feet.

He had already appeared in a very threatening position, and only James was left in front of him to guard the goal.

Sun Jihai chased hard.

But Kuyt suddenly changed the direction of the ball and avoided Sun Jihai's sliding tackle.

"Manchester City!"

"Danger!"

"Kuyt!"

"Cut inside!"

"Go to the meeting alone!"

"Smart push!"

"This ball..."

"Goal!"

"Goal!"

"In the 13th minute of the game, Liverpool's new player Kuyt received a through pass from his teammate Gerrard and cut inside to score a goal!"

"Oh, Kuyt handled the ball very calmly after receiving it, and faced James' attack, he also pushed the ball into the far corner steadily."

"1:0!"

"Liverpool took the lead first!"

The sound waves that erupted at Anfield were enough to overturn everything.

Benítez on the sidelines danced with excitement.

Liverpool's players also excitedly rushed to Kuyt, hugging this new teammate who brought new hope to Liverpool in the new season.

Leading Manchester City soon after the start!

This is a wonderful start!

On the other side.

Stuart's face naturally fell. He was so arrogant before the game, but now he was so flustered.

He couldn't help but shout at the players on the court.

"Wake up, wake up!"

"Don't sleep!"

"This is a game against Liverpool!!"

The old man was very anxious. The Manchester City players on the court had different expressions. Knight slapped himself, as if he really wanted to wake himself up quickly.

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The game was restarted in the middle circle.

After losing the ball, some of Manchester City's players did wake up, but the overall condition was still not good.

They were slow to find a chance to equalize the score.

On the contrary, it was Liverpool.

The momentum was getting hotter.

In the 29th minute of the game.

It was Liverpool captain Gerrard again, dribbling the ball one-on-one with Javi Martinez in the frontcourt.

After using his shoulder to push Martinez away, he passed the ball sideways and gave it toDirk Kuyt on the right.

Dirk Kuyt decisively kicked high.

The little giant who rushed into the Manchester City penalty area, Peter Crouch, who is 2.01 meters tall, relied on his height advantage over Cannavaro.

Successfully fought for the high ball.

"Could it be..."

"It's coming again?!"

"Crouch!"

"Header shot!"

"This ball..."

"It happened again!!"

"Goal, goal, goal!"

"Crouch scored with a header from Kuyt's lob pass, Liverpool scored again!"

"2:0!"

"Unbelievable!"

"The game has just started for 30 minutes, and Liverpool, who were defeated by Manchester City 3 times last season, is in hot form and has already scored two goals!"

"Is this really the Liverpool team that only won 3 games in 9 rounds?"

In the ESPN live broadcast room, Zhan Jun felt that everything in front of him was unrealistic.

In fact, Zhan Jun has been a fan of Liverpool since his student days, but since last season, he has also liked Manchester City.

It can be said that both the palm and the back of the hand are flesh.

However.

In his subconscious, Zhan Jun actually secretly hoped that Liverpool could play a little better in this game and not lose too badly.

Unexpectedly.

Now Liverpool can actually face the current Manchester City and take a 2:0 lead.

It's like a dream

Of course.

Wang Tao, who is a pure Manchester City fan next to him, couldn't laugh.

"No, Manchester City can't play like this!"

"Kuyt has 1 shot and 1 pass!"

"The influence of this Dutch player on Liverpool's offense has been a little out of Manchester City's defensive control."

"Manchester City must make changes!"

"The players must get back to their usual state as soon as possible!"

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As a die-hard fan, Wang Tao was very anxious, and Stuart on the side of the court was even more anxious, pacing back and forth.

Thinking about substitutions or tactical adjustments.

Corner area.

Liverpool players gathered together and were enjoying the cheers from 60,000 Liverpool fans in the stands.

This wave of Liverpool led Manchester City 2-0 in 30 minutes.

The confidence lost by the Red Army players in the new season was kicked back.

Light.

The Red Army fans who had been frustrated since the start of the new season had light in their eyes again.

"Long live the Red Army!!!"

"Just play like this, win, we have to beat Manchester City!!"

"You'll Never Walk Alone!"

"Fxxxk, cool!"

"Northern Expedition, Liverpool starts the Northern Expedition! The first one starts with Manchester City!"

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At the urging of the referee, the Liverpool players reluctantly ended the celebration and repositioned.

The atmosphere on Manchester City's side was a little depressing.

It's been a long time.

It's been a long time since Manchester City was led by other teams 2:0 with all the main players.

When you get used to the tailwind.

An occasional headwind will make you more easily lost.

And Manchester City after the restart.

Not long after.

Made another mistake.

Further pushed to the edge of the cliff.

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