2nd Episode of the Genius Soccer Coach - Chapter 214



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Episode 214 20-21 VS Liverpool

When asked what the most polarising fandoms are in England, the first things that come to mind are probably Millwall and West Ham, both famous for their hooliganism.

But there was one name that was always included in the survey: Liverpool supporters. The Kop.

Such cops have recently fallen into skepticism.

―I understand that the team has succeeded in improving its constitution under coach Klopp… but I have doubts about whether it has the power to win.

└ With Naby Keita and Wijnaldum, you can beat Barnet and Man City? You’re sitting there talking about Tottenham winning the league.

└ FSG Group is not interested in winning in the first place. They are only interested in advancing to the Champions League and making profits. Like Tottenham Hotspur.

―Did you know that Tottenham Hotspur spends more than us? Among the Big 7, Liverpool is the only team that has a net spending surplus (the club’s actual income).

Although they are free from the squad that symbolizes the dark ages, Lamberto (Lambert, Balotelli, Borini), they are a relatively weak squad compared to the title contenders.

This was Liverpool’s current status as seen by the Kop.

Klopp’s ability to lead such a squad to second place in the league and second place in the Champions League is certainly impressive.

There have been many opinions as to whether it is right to maintain the current system.

―Where are the fans who don’t know that Klopp is a good manager? But to win the championship, changes are needed.

└ No. So who are you going to bring in? We can’t promise a big transfer fee to the new manager.

└ Kim?

└ Realistically, would Kim come to Liverpool?

└ If you listen to You Will Never Walk Alone from Yanfield, you might change your mind.

└ I believe you. You are a real Cobb.

* * *

“The board’s confidence in the manager is firm.”

“….”

Klopp remained silent despite the board’s offer to renew his contract.

The Kop would have thought Klopp was dissatisfied with the board not making big signings, but it was the opposite.

Klopp, who aims for a small squad, was satisfied with the current size of the team.

But he also agreed with some of the fans’ opinions.

‘Can we beat Barnet and Man City?’

The consecutive runner-up finishes were enough to frustrate him.

However, he didn’t show it in front of the players.

“This time we’re going to break Barnett’s undefeated record.”

Klopp encouraged his players with applause and stepped up training.

Barnet FC have used various tactics against Liverpool before.

There were times when they went from strength to strength. But most of the time, Barnet, conscious of Liverpool’s forward pressure, would play the game by counterattacking from the side.

‘This time it’ll be different.’

Liverpool prepared a 3-3-3-1 in response.

You can also control side counterattacks by dropping the wingers down, and it can be effective in midfield battles as well.

Klopp, who was watching his players training, was confident of victory.

* * *

And you’ll never walk alone~

As the UK government announced the easing of coronavirus restrictions, some Kop fans cheered Liverpool on in victory.

[The match between 1st place Barnet FC and 3rd place Liverpool. It will be held at Liverpool’s home stadium.]

[The points gap is not small, but there is enough motivation. Barnet have an undefeated title on the line, while Liverpool have to maintain their top four position.]

[What kind of tactics have the two managers known as priests prepared? Let’s check out the starting lineups of both teams.]

―Barnet FC―

Leang-Holland-Salah

De Bruyne

Rodrigo Kante

Robertson-Diaz-Van Dijk-Militan

Alison

―Liverpool FC―

Son Hyung-min – Firmino – Mane

Alcantara – Fabinho – Vinaldum

Gomez-Thiago Silva-Matip-Arnold

Nick Pope

Liverpool, despite having no means of living, fielded their best 11.

Klopp immediately put Thiago Alcantara and Matip, who had just returned from injury, into the starting lineup.

[It will be interesting to watch the formation changes as the Premier League has been using a mix of 3-back and 4-back recently.]

[Are there any changes to Barnett’s starting lineup?]

[Many experts predicted that Jeju would be selected as coach Kim Hyun-woo, who values ​​control over the midfield. It looks like he has put in Leang.]

[I wonder what kind of tactics the two managers have prepared. I am looking forward to it.]

Beep-

The two teams collide with the sound of a horn.

Tub-

Thiago Alcantara, who had the ball, frowned at the sight of Kante clinging to him.

‘You’re annoying.’

Alcantara’s role is pivot (responsible for changing direction).

As he was born with ball-keeping ability, he was called the key to the build-up at the back, but Kante was not an opponent to be taken lightly.

If you turn your body clumsily, you’ll lose the ball right away.

Looking around, I see that De Bruyne is attached to Fabinho.

Alcantara had no choice but to backpass the ball to the goalkeeper to avoid the pressure.

Barnett takes advantage of the gap to form a defensive block.

[Barnet strengthens the defensive wall.]

[Since it is the opponent’s home ground, it seems like they are trying to play the game steadily.]

As Barnett stopped the bus, Liverpool looked for an opening to pass the ball around.

[Liverpool’s frustrating performance this season is clearly revealed.]

[What part is it?]

[The Mane-Firmino-Son Hyung-min combination, known as Mamison, are certainly excellent attackers, but they often have trouble breaking through defensive blocks.]

[ah.]

[Son Hyung-min’s shooting ability is world-class, but he needs space behind him, and Mane is quite inconsistent?]

[okay.]

[This is also why Liverpool are obsessed with pressing from the front. If they win the ball back from the opposition, they can use the space left behind to counterattack. Barnett seems to be aware of this.]

Time passes by so meaninglessly.

Alcantara, unable to bear it any longer, crossed the ball, but the attack was in vain.

Liverpool players start to apply pressure as soon as they lose the ball.

It was to prevent a counterattack following the opponent’s short pass, but Barnett’s response was simple.

Lie―

[Alisong extends forward.]

At the same time, Barnet’s attackers start running.

“Kick and rush.”

Klopp, who watched this, smiled.

Because it was a tactic that Barnet often used against Liverpool.

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There had already been some preparation.

However, there was one thing he overlooked: Holland.

Tung-

Holland wins an aerial ball against Thiago Silva, who is marking him.

Thiago Silva was also a player with excellent positioning and competitive ability, but he was unable to overcome the height difference.

Soon, Holland starts keeping the ball tenaciously.

‘this.’

Only then did Klopp realise what his opponent was planning.

“Mark the wingers, not Holland!”

He was screaming, but it was already too late.

Holland, who was trying to buy as much time as possible with post play, barely managed to send the ball to the side.

[To Holland and Leang]

[The offside trap has collapsed. Liverpool are in trouble.]

As much as he has been running in the Barnett camp, Raphael Leao has already gained momentum.

Gomez stuck with it, but it wasn’t enough.

[The space is completely open.]

[Salah and Holland, who followed behind, also enter the box. Leao can either finish or pass.]

Leang avoids the defense and turns laterally to kick the ball.

widely-

Nick Pope managed to parry the ball but it didn’t go far and was caught by Holland in the box.

Taang-

[Second Chance?! I got it.]

[Erling Haaland scores in just 3 games.]

[Haha. Looks like you’re quite happy. Doing a ceremony in front of the camera.]

The broadcast camera that had been showing Holland roaring soon shifted to someone else.

Manager Klopp looks very dispirited.

[It was clear that Liverpool had the initiative. The number of shots was 7:1. However, unlike Liverpool who didn’t have any effective shots, Barnet scored with just one shot.]

[In the end, what matters is scoring. Even though the kick-and-rush tactic is considered old-fashioned, it’s not for nothing that lower-ranking teams often use it.]

A clown whose mouth shape changes into a round shape in an instant.

Although there was no sound, the image reminded him of SHIT, and the broadcast screen showed Holland’s appearance.

The commentators change the subject.

[Director Kim Hyun-woo’s trick shined.]

[What part is it?]

[Of course, the body player is also a player optimized for counterattacks. But if the mark is placed before the speed increases, it is possible to control it, right?]

[But today’s starting player is Holland.]

[That’s right. The downside of long kicks is that they are incomplete. If Holland holds out with post play, there is space for the wingers to penetrate.]

[But it’s still 16 minutes into the first half? I think Liverpool will be able to do it.]

* * *

What is the most important element of gegenpressing?

Klopp can speak decisively.

All members are participating in the pressure sincerely.

This was also the reason why Firmino was used.

Even though the finishing ability is lacking, it can raise the organizational skills to the next level.

But Barnett flatly denied this.

[Kante and De Bruyne are persistently attacking Liverpool’s third line.]

[This is the key to managing this game. As you avoid pressure, the distance between you and the attackers naturally increases. Naturally, the distance between passes increases, so Liverpool’s counterattacks are not sharp.]

[okay.]

[On the other hand, Liverpool cannot help but be conscious of Barnett’s long kicks, as Holland is capable of post play.]

‘Holland is not world class…’

Hyunwoo also knew what Carragher meant by that remark.

Holland is a player who cannot determine the direction of the game on his own.

This is also the reason why people rate Mbappe higher.

But didn’t manager Guardiola say it?

The coach’s role is to move the ball to the opponent’s penalty box, and finishing is up to the players.

‘In the end, it all depends on how the director writes it.’

Even if he couldn’t do it alone, with the help of his teammates, Holland would definitely be a world-class player.

[Oh. Vinyl Doom’s pass miss.]

[Kante intercepts the ball.]

[It’s dangerous. The Barnett players immediately turn around and start running.]

This time, Holland runs the sprint with all his might.

Kante’s pass rolled into Haaland’s feet just in time.

[Regret. Don’t raise the flag.]

[It’s not offside.]

As Thiago Silva, worried about the pass, slightly distanced himself, he rushed straight towards the goal.

It was far from a smooth dribble.

A bold dribble reminiscent of Rooney’s crock-pot dribble.

However, he approached the box without difficulty and tried a powerful right-footed shot, seeming to contain all the anger he had accumulated so far.

[Nick Pope reacts, but the ball is too fast.]

[2:0 in an instant! Holland scores multiple goals in today’s match.]

* * *

After the match, manager Klopp was reading a newspaper.

Hyunwoo’s interview came into his eyes.

―We won against Klopp again.

“I’m glad the tactics I prepared worked. You’re the best coach. I can’t sleep every time I have to face Liverpool.”

-Have you heard the recent news that Klopp is leaving the team?

“I haven’t heard anything specific. What’s certain is that if he leaves the team, I’ll be able to sleep comfortably from now on (laughs).”

“Haha. That guy.”

Klopp, who chuckled at his disciple’s teasing, made up his mind.

‘Still, we have to try to win the league with Liverpool.’

I would be lying if I said I didn’t experience burnout.

He decided to renew his contract because his goal of winning still remained.

‘To do that….’

Didn’t we face each other in the last game?

The power of a tall striker named Holland.

He went to the board of directors and expressed his intention to renew his contract, but he attached one condition.

“I want a number 9 striker with good mobility, even if it means making a big signing.”

…It was the following summer that Liverpool signed Darwin Nunez.

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