Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is set to lead the “Reds” on an important mission to visit Villarreal in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, May 3.
Although they had the advantage from the first game in a 2-0 win, the “Yellow Submarine” was considered unusual in their home game.
By Juventus and Bayern Munich have been hit with their best, while “The Reds” will have to try to score goals as quickly as possible. in order to have a chance to rest the key man
Because the next match must meet with Spurs, which is considered the most difficult task. And it should be decisive whether the team will still be able to win the Premier League title next or not !!
1. a large set of flashing lights
Liverpool are resting players in several positions in the match against Newcastle United in hopes of getting key players fully fit in the crucial game away to Villarreal on Tuesday, especially in midfield. Binho, Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara, who rested and were sent as substitutes to come down and stretch.
As well as offensive line Mohamed Salah, who sat on the bench early in the game at St James’ Park, while Trent Alexander-Arnold have a full rest But the interesting person is Andrew Robertson, who almost never rests!!
The main reason is because of the fitness condition. and the exact playing of the whiskey-blooded left-back. He is the player that Klopp always trusts to play if he’s not injured. Therefore, in the visit of the “Yellow Submarine”, the followers of “The Kop” will see the first team full of thirst for victory.
2. Konate is back in service again.
Despite Joel Matip’s outstanding performance alongside Virgil van Dijk in the Premier League. But for the big European Cup, Klopp still trusts Ibrahima Konate to take charge of the defensive line.
French blood star Showing the best form to play with the Dutch seniors. And has more confidence to come on the field since scoring for the “Reds” in the Champions League game.
For the coordination with Van Dijk is considered excellent. More importantly, start playing with more stillness. In addition, one of his strengths is his ability to play well in the air, both defensively. and going up to score
If Konate develops in playing for sure and more consistent Therefore, it is not uncommon for him to step up as Van Dijk’s defensive heir in the future.
3. The offensive game is better, the defensive game is even better.
Many people may think that Liverpool have too many advantages in the offensive game. Because they are a team with a lightning-fast offensive style. The key is still invading like a landslide storm.
However, in terms of defensive games, it must be said that this “Reds” set is too strong. With the team having Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk as the captains in the back line. Makes them very difficult to concede goals.
In the game that beat Newcastle United 1-0 on Saturday past. As a result, Jurgen Klopp’s men have set a record of 31 clean sheets without conceding goals in 56 matches this season. More than any other team in the top 5 European leagues.
Not only that, but this Liverpool team is known to be very difficult to lose. They have only lost three of their 56 matches against their opponents, which is why the team has four title contenders.
4. Villarreal has good news and bad news.
In the first game, Villarreal was missing key player Gerard Moreno in his pursuit of the Liverpool net. However, in their home game The great spearhead has returned to practice with his teammates. and should be perfectly fit in this match
However, the “Yellow Submarine” had to face the problem of player injuries again. Because the main players like Arnaut Danjuma, the Dutch winger and Jeremy Pino, still have to win if they are fit enough to enter the field or not.
As for key players such as Raul Albiol and Francis Coquelin will return to help the team by coordinating with Pao Torres and Dani Parejo. Said that the host is quite ready to fight.
Don’t forget that playing at the Estadio de la Ceramica, the hosts performed outstandingly both in a draw with Juventus (Round of 16) and a win over Bayern Munich (Round of 16). 8 teams) Therefore, Liverpool must not be underestimated because if Villarreal gets the first goal quickly This work will be exciting for a long time.
5. Heavy game against Spurs
As we know now that Liverpool have a chance to make history as the first team in the world of football to win 4 trophies, of course, this mission is not easy. Because the program of “Reds” is quite heavy.
After completing the battle with Villarreal, if you win, you will be in the final. The next task is to open the nest at Anfield to deal with Tottenham Hotspur, which is the heaviest game in the league. And a match that should determine the destiny of the Premier League title race of “The Reds” as well
So what Klopp needs, in addition to beating Villarreal in order to qualify for the club’s seventh “big ear” trophy, is that all players, especially key men, are fit. complete no one hurt Because this is the last 100 meters, which the team needs all players to dream of greatness !!
Tom Meng
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