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Chapter 83 Karag's disheveled figure was destined to become only a footnote to Emperor Yi'
Chapter 83: Karag's disheveled figure is destined to become only a footnote to Emperor Yi's fate! (Two chapters combined)
Liu Yi was ready to take action.
If Suarez dares to act recklessly, he wouldn't mind showing the Uruguayan what real Chinese Kung Fu is like.
But Suarez merely curled his lip and shook his finger provocatively, showing no intention of actually sparring.
He's crazy, not stupid.
Liu Yi has an absolute advantage in height and weight class, essentially a smaller version of "Zlatan," making anyone who wants to take him on think twice.
Moreover, labels like "zombie" or "mad dog" are probably already commonplace for Suarez.
Now that we're behind, the most urgent task is to equalize.
It is undeniable that Liverpool's defensive stalwart Carragher is very experienced.
This statement is not unfounded. During the time when the Liverpool defender retired and became a renowned commentator, he once participated in a show with Manchester United legend Gary Neville, where they guessed players based on their career trajectories.
In that program, Carragher completely crushed the Manchester United legend with a score of 9-1.
This is enough to prove that he is very knowledgeable about the world of football.
Similarly, as Liverpool's key defensive player, Carragher could not possibly ignore Liu Yi, who has recently emerged as a rising star in their arch-rivals' squad.
Unlike those media figures who generally look down on Chinese strikers because of their skin color.
Carragher believed that Liu Yi, like his mentor Erbatomei, was a rather difficult character.
After all, let's set aside the superficial aspects like "sluggish playing style," "negative running," and "obvious weaknesses."
The true measure of a striker's value is their ability to put the ball in the goal.
Judging solely on this ability, Carragher believes that there are very few young strikers in the Premier League who are better than Liu Yi.
After all, statistics can provide direct evidence of all this.
"He is proficient in various shooting techniques, including volleying, looping, and flicking, and recently he has even developed the ability to shoot with both hands simultaneously."
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He's not even 19 years old yet.
At the same age of 19, Suarez was just an unknown player who had just arrived in Groningen, while Fernando Torres was still playing for Atlético Madrid in the Segunda División.
The last prodigy with such talent was both familiar and unfamiliar to Carragher.
They are familiar with each other because they were teammates in both the club and the national team.
The reason for the unfamiliarity is...
Why is my two-time teammate now sitting on the bench of our arch-rival?!
Liu Yi was also observing Carragher.
He did not have the same rich inner world as the latter.
His conclusion can be summarized in just one sentence.
"This is an old guard who is about to retire."
Old Deng couldn't possibly be that fast.
Not everyone reaches their physical peak after the age of 30, like Su Shen.
After all, even someone as formidable as LeBron James can only catch a glimpse of his godlike prowess at his peak during fast breaks.
It is no coincidence.
Inside the luxury boxes in the Anfield stands.
Liverpool's minority shareholder, LeBron James, is watching the game with his legs crossed.
There was a book lying on his lap, the first page of which he had just turned.
The NBA is facing a lockout due to labor negotiations, leaving the league without any games to play. In addition, LeBron James, who is very business-minded, believes that "bad basketball players have no future." So he began to follow the example of Michael Jordan by investing in Liverpool as a partner in the Henry family.
Having nothing to do lately, I decided to fly to England to see how the team I invested in is performing.
"Is Manchester United really that international? How come there are two East Asian faces in their squad?"
LeBron seemed to be deep in thought.
After all, in the NBA, the only Asian person he knew was that big guy from Houston.
Back on the field.
Manchester United made very detailed arrangements to target Gerrard.
Park Ji-sung took on the responsibility of closely guarding the entire team, locking down the spirit of the Leejee team like a leather sheath.
Liu Yi pondered to himself.
Every single one of these rough-around-the-edges English guys wants to cosplay as a midfield maestro like Xavi.
Besides Rooney, who frequently retreats, Gerrard also shows signs of developing symptoms.
Liverpool's star player dribbled laterally through the middle, attempting to shake off the defense and deliver a wide-angled cross.
only!
Phil Jones's encirclement came at just the right time.
In this match, Phil, who was positioned to play as a defensive midfielder, showcased his active running style.
Like a wall that suddenly moved, it precisely blocked Gerrard's passing lane.
"Gerald!"
"We were surrounded from both the front and the back."
"Attempted to pass sideways—the ball was intercepted!"
The ball came to Fletcher's feet.
Liverpool's counter-pressing was also quick.
The two defensive midfielders are Adam and Lucas.
One premise, one retreat.
Liverpool's formation moved quickly, yet they maintained a tight formation.
Fletcher and Giggs completed a one-two pass.
Desperate to catch up and atone for his mistake, Sir Alex Ferguson carelessly unleashed a high-flying shot.
The football flew straight into the Anfield stands.
In an instant, boos swept across the stadium like a tidal wave.
Whether from the team's perspective or from the perspective of personal morality, the Kop members showed no remorse in criticizing Giggs.
Liu Yi understood that Giggs was out of the question in this match.
The tentative attacks on the field have basically come to an end.
Both sides played an open and aggressive game for another ten minutes or so.
22 minutes.
Leading Liverpool calmly controlled possession.
Gerrard dropped deep into position, forming a five-pointed star with the four center-backs.
The football is passed around continuously.
However, the Manchester United players showed no intention of pressing.
Seeing this, Carragher waved to Gerrard, signaling him to seize the opportunity to move forward.
The latter's late run and shot were the key to Liverpool extending their lead and securing the victory.
And just as Gerrard made his forward run...
Liu Yi suddenly raised his hand.
This signaled Ashley Young and Giggs on the wings to activate their pressure mode.
The sudden change of pace caught Carragher completely off guard.
The latter hastily passed the ball to Skrtel, who was not far away.
However, Skrtel is a typical heavy English defender.
The footwork is like the artwork of Gege Akuta in the late stages of Jujutsu Kaisen.
It is not zero, but it is infinitely close to zero.
Facing Professor Yang, who was moving at full speed and rushing towards them like a whirlwind.
Skrtel attempted to clear the ball with a long kick.
The resulting predicament was a desperate attempt to extricate themselves from a difficult situation, but ultimately ineffective.
The ball seemed to be falling but wasn't, hovering in mid-air.
"James!"
Skrtel called for his center-back partner to help.
But this is Carragher at this point.
His speed is similar to that of Blind back in the Ajax era, when he played as a defensive midfielder.
The sum of acceleration and speed is less than 100 points.
And Liu Yi!
At this point, a speed of 80 is enough to crush the opponent.
Add to that 91's terrifying offensive awareness!
The landing point was locked in instantly!
The football swept across the shadow cast by the Anfield roof.
A fleeting moment when light and shadow intertwine.
A red figure had already launched itself like a sharp arrow.
His figure swayed.
The ball is firmly under the control of Manchester United's number 19.
"One-on-one!"
Amidst Zhan Jun's furious roar.
Liu Yi deftly flicked the ball to change direction.
After adjusting the shooting angle, I glanced at Reina's position after he came out to shoot.
Aiming at the bottom right corner of the goal, he seemingly casually chipped the ball over the goalkeeper!
The ball, however, spun sharply and rose into the air.
After bypassing Reina's fingertips, it plummeted downwards.
Ground bounce.
It slammed against the inner edge of the pillar with a thud.
The deflected bullet flew into the net!
"Liu Yi!!"
"That's a tie!"
"Both sides are back to square one."
"Sketch's absolutely HUGE, utterly terrible mistake!"
"Oh, actually Skrtel's performance has always been very consistent."
"This was unexpected; Manchester United, who hadn't been putting any pressure on us, suddenly started to attack."
"Let's go together, all three of us."
"This resulted in a lack of passing options for the ball in a short period of time."
"Let's take a look at the replay."
In the broadcast footage.
It froze at the exact moment Liu Yi waved his hand and pressed down.
"Hehe, look this time, it was Liu Yi who was in charge. He knew that Liverpool's defense would definitely relax if they had possession of the ball for a long time."
"The sudden deployment caught them completely off guard."
"This is about controlling the pace of the game, and that's why I say young players can't always stay in their comfort zone; they need to go out and see the world."
Knowing when to press hard and when to relax is a required course for top male actors—no, male athletes.
Skrtel slumped onto the grass, shaking his head blankly.
He wasn't unable to accept conceding a goal, but rather unable to forgive himself for making such a basic mistake.
It's really painful to have the score tied in this way.
Gerrard clapped to encourage his teammates and helped Skrtel up.
"Don't take it to heart, the competition continues, so stay focused!"
"It was just a slip-up that led to a minor mistake, nothing serious!"
After Liu Yi completed his "neighborhood celebration," both sides returned to their respective halves of the court.
The game has restarted.
Liu Yi continued to relentlessly attack Li Ji's two defensive stalwarts.
Given the chance, he will create an angle and, without any hesitation, shoot directly at the goal.
Spanish goalkeeper Reina.
Casillas and Gamba Osaka's positions are unshakeable.
Reina, who has been playing in foreign leagues, can only be the third-choice goalkeeper for the Spanish national team.
In addition, De Gea has risen to prominence.
Reina's position is already precarious.
However, his performance in this match was quite commendable.
Injury time.
Fletcher's lightweight pad.
Liu Yi, having found an opening, made no adjustments and lobbed the ball directly into the goal.
Reina was very focused.
He leaped forward and used one hand to tip the ball out of bounds.
Even so, it still gave Liverpool fans a real scare.
Some young fans even covered their eyes the moment Liu Yi kicked the ball.
"nice shot!"
"Just hoist the door down!"
"That's the instinct of a top striker."
"Keep your eyes open and your ears open, and constantly observe the positioning of your teammates and opponents."
"Especially the positioning of the opposing goalkeeper."
The referee then blew the whistle for halftime.
The television was broadcasting Liu Yi and Elizabeth Olsen's Hermès GG.
[What a huge toss!]
This girl is really beautiful.
[I don't appreciate it. He has a big frame and such broad shoulders; he'd be suitable for guarding Vidic.]
[You upstairs don't know anything! This is the real treasure. If you had a giant like America, you'd be better off cutting your losses and running for your life.]
Halftime is over.
Liu Yi discovered that the defensive pressure he was facing was increasing dramatically.
Liverpool's two center-backs, as well as defensive midfielders Adam and Lucas.
The positions formed a perfect square.
To trap oneself firmly in the middle.
Liu Yi's current abilities are not enough to break through this four-man defense.
Giggs and Professor Yang on both flanks were also unable to push all the way to the end.
The initiative has returned to Liverpool.
Kuyt!
He is considered a "heretical practitioner" among football players.
The Dutch striker has not trained in any professional club's youth academy or youth team.
Instead, he played in various youth teams of the amateur club "Fast Boys".
He played all the way up to the highest level of amateur league in the Netherlands and made his debut directly at Utrecht in the Eredivisie.
This trajectory is almost unique.
It's somewhat similar to the individual trainee "Just Because You're Too Beautiful," who became a sensation through a talent show.
After cutting inside from the wing and shaking off Smalling, he immediately seized the opportunity and launched a decisive left-footed shot.
boom--!
The ball tore through the air like a cannonball.
De Gea stretched out his body and leaped to the side.
In the end, it was still a fraction of a second too late.
We could only watch as the football crashed into the net.
The KOPs in the stands erupted in hysterical shouts.
"Kuyt!"
"Goal!"
Liverpool have taken the lead again!
"They're determined to make Manchester United taste the same bitterness as they did in March!"
"And Manchester United haven't had a shot on goal for a full ten minutes!"
Sidelines.
Ferguson chewed gum.
My mind raced.
Shouldn't we now bring in Luna and Nigel, and go back to the traditional 4-4-2 formation?
Just as Sir Alex Ferguson was undecided whether to bring on Rooney and Nani now or wait two more minutes...
On the court, the black-haired boy who had been suppressed finally moved.
He slowly made a gesture towards Giggs.
transposition?
Liu Yi going to play on the wing?
Manchester United's number 19 is much faster than before, but Liverpool's young full-back Martin Kelly is also quite fast.
"Manchester United has made a tactical adjustment here!"
"Liu Yi has arrived at the side road."
"However, the initiative is still with Liverpool."
"Look at Lucas's through ball!"
"I want to go directly to Suarez!"
"The intention was too obvious; it was cut off!"
"Manchester United's counter-attack opportunity."
Smalling's passing accuracy is questionable.
Near the corner flag area.
Liu Yi, panting heavily, managed to step on the ball just as it was about to go out of bounds.
Kelly is tall and strong.
Like Smalling, he is a tall defender who can play both on the wing and in the center.
They are also very strong physically.
They tried to steal the ball from Liu Yi's feet.
But they found that no matter how much they pushed, Liu Yi was always facing the corner flagpole.
He stuck his butt out.
They completely blocked all attempts to steal the ball.
He even took advantage of the moment Kelly shifted his center of gravity while trying to grab the ball and suddenly turned around.
Before poor Kelly could react, Liu Yi's buttocks firmly pinned her to his side.
The red figure strode away, now cutting in along the edge of the penalty area.
Liverpool's tactical discipline was on full display at this moment.
Without hesitation, Karag, the pillar of strength, charged forward.
Skrtel filled in for Carragher on the other side, while Enrique filled in for Skrtel on the other side.
Carragher knew that Liu Yi had the ability to cut inside with his weaker foot and score.
When Liu Yi stepped into the danger zone where he could take a long-range shot.
Carragher suddenly stopped and quickly stepped to the side to stick close to Liu Yi.
It was precisely positioned in front of Liu Yi's side.
Obviously.
This defensive stance, characterized by a low center of gravity and blocked angles, was precisely designed to shut down Liu Yi's shooting space.
Ankle snap.
Liu Yi came to an abrupt stop.
The moment Carragher, like a sluggish old car, gradually regained its footing.
China's top strikers are back in action!
Stop suddenly and move quickly!
The sudden change in rhythm allowed Liu Yi to break free from Carragher's defensive coverage in an instant.
After creating half a step of space.
His left foot struck the bottom of the ball directly.
boom!
next second.
With a loud bang, the football turned into a white streak and flashed past everyone's eyes.
It was whistling.
It sliced through the air above the Anfield penalty area!
The sound recording equipment clearly captured the heavy yet crisp impact.
Bang!
The ball slammed hard into the inside of the post.
The next second, it bounced into the net.
Reina knelt in front of the door.
He only had time to raise one hand into the air.
The kick was too sudden.
The Spanish goalkeeper wasn't even in a proper save position.
He clearly saw that Carragher had completely surrounded the kid!
With just a simple stop and a feint, Carragher was completely out of position defensively.
This time, mistakes and bad luck could no longer cover up Liverpool's riddled defense.
Liu Yi's second goal declared that Carragher was a remnant of the old era, and his disheveled figure was destined to become only a footnote to the birth of a legend!
This is the rhythm of the rise and fall of monarchies in the world of football.
Even G0AT-level figures like Asuka or Ohashi will eventually retire.