Chapter 231

Live broadcast room.

Bullet comments flew thick and fast.

-【Ah, Liverpool's midfield and defense can't be said to be weak, right? In the past two years, compared to other BIG5 clubs, they aren't that luxurious.】

-【Why do I feel that Li Mingdeng completing a hat trick is completely natural? This is his Premier League debut, after all? It's his first match.】

-【Wenger is more adept at using midfielders who came out of La Masia, so he should be talking about players of the "all-out attack-defense" school.】

-【Li Kang seems not to be dominating possession as much, his touches are fewer than before, the opponent finds it hard to restrict him, and he plays with great ease.】

-【Arsenal's approach is correct, the players' attitudes are proper, they build their attack around little Li Zi, employing the fabled "quasi-ball king" style.】

-【The match isn't over yet; the more desperate the situation, the more Liverpool can mount a comeback...】

Wenger felt as if he were dreaming.

He couldn't recall for a moment why he had to wear a white shirt and red tie today, nor could he remember what he had eaten at noon.

It turns out that the feeling of spending money... can be so wonderful.

That's not right either.

It's spending money to bring Li to Arsenal, which is wonderful.

"Hat trick."

"He has adapted to the Premier League."

"Boss, you bet right! Two hundred million euros!"

"We spent only two hundred million euros and have welcomed a great midfield core!"

Boerde repeatedly exclaimed: "Boss, I agree with your view; Li can find Liverpool's tactical system flaws in such a short time, he will surely become an excellent coach in the future, we need to develop more new gestures, and future matches should still revolve around Li."

On the other side.

Klopp took off his glasses.

Even during his playing days, he liked to constantly direct on the field.

On the field, Li Kang is a higher-spec version of himself in terms of vision, physique, and technique.

How should we play next?

Arsenal have strengthened their midfield numerical advantage; if Liverpool persists with their frenzied pressing strategy, they will only be played with by Arsenal.

Five-second principle.

The five-second principle is a weapon for breaking any passing-and-control system!

The match ball used in the 2016/17 Premier League season was produced by Nike as the 'Ordem4'.

The colorful patterns, under the sunset's glow, continually shift in hue.

Li Kang is the first person on the Premier League pitch to possess it through a hat trick.

Teammates rushed forward to high-five and hug him.

The best way to integrate into a team is to speak with goals and assists.

"Li, how should we play next?"

"The coaching staff told us to pay attention to your gestures."

"Learn from Giroud; although he doesn't get many touches, he creates good space up front!"

"How nostalgic; I've only heard these conversations in the youth academy."

Henderson didn't know how to encourage his teammates.

Karius was clearly dazed by Li Kang.

Wijnaldum spread his hands and said: "Li is really formidable, more formidable than on TV; I can't keep up with him... he's got eyes all over his body."

Upon hearing those words.

The Liverpool players didn't know how to rebut...

The little black egg from Ajax is really not weak; come to think of it, he shares the same master as Li Kang.

How to limit Li Kang?

The best way is to let the Gerrard-Alonso-Mascherano trio return to their youth.

Liverpool's current midfield combination struggles to reach the heights of their predecessors.

The game restarted from the center circle.

Liverpool players have a high fighting spirit; being two goals down won't affect the execution of their tactics.

Firmino kicked off, laying the ball off to Coutinho.

The midfield and forward zones of both formations quickly overlapped.

"Two goals down, we have to fight for our lives!"

"Liverpool's formation has shifted again to 2-3-5!"

"Hurry up with time!"

"The forwards have the ability to turn the situation around!"

"See if we can smoothly complete the advance."

"Oh no, Arnold ran into Zakaria again!"

Arnold possesses... the potential to become a top-tier attacking full-back.

He is an important part of Klopp's system.

The somewhat mediocre Zakaria, how could he stop Liverpool's prince!

Smack!

Arnold's leg-through dribble was halfway done...

Zakaria easily intercepted the ball!

A Bundesliga midfield newcomer, experienced, he still wasn't deceived by Arnold's shift of balance!

Is Arsenal's counterattack coming?

Oh! Not a great chance, pass the ball to Li Kang, control the tempo a bit.

The match is likely to enter a slightly dull stage.

Look at the replay.

Arnold's technical traits look more like a midfielder's; Klopp's tactical system, if it wants to push the attack to the extreme, still needs a right inside forward strong at receiving the ball with his back to goal, with better link-up and progression, to fully unleash the team's firepower.

Finding personnel for the midfield and defense is even harder.

Liverpool's rise may still need reinforcement through two transfer windows.

Emirates Stadium

Cheers surged like waves.

Arsenal fans felt too happy.

The few players bought this summer transfer window are all great value.

No need to mention the 250 million for Li Kang and Morata.

The Xhaka bought for 30 million is also so useful, and he signed a long contract!

Liverpool fans are a little sad.

They couldn't bear to blame their youth academy youngster for losing the ball.

Xhaka also felt a bit strange.

How come Premier League balls are... so easy to steal?

Just like when taking an exam and encountering an extremely complex multiple-choice question, with prerequisites interfering with your judgment, in the end you still firmly believe: 1+1=2!

Xhaka is a determined player.

He firmly passed the ball to Li Kang.

At the same time.

Wijnaldum and Henderson dared not go forward to entangle, but quickly withdrew to fill the defensive gap left by Arnold.

Who still dares to play the 'five-second counter-press' against current Arsenal?

Five seconds is enough for Li Kang and Cazorla to launch a long pass, breaking through the defense...

Moreover, up front there's the sturdy Sanchez and the hardworking Giroud.

What about Morata?

This guy dropped back to support the midfield.

His footwork... no matter which big club he goes to, he gets along fine.

No problem.

Liverpool players' tactical execution ability is very strong.

Unfortunately, while solidifying defense, they also lost pressing ability.

Li Kang eased the tempo.

The ball was quickly passed among Arsenal players' feet.

They displayed a smooth, flowing passing control.

Bellerín's position moved to wing-back, making up for Xhaka's sluggish ball distribution.

Cazorla and Li Kang's understanding is growing ever higher.

One perfect passing route after another, like steel wires strangling Liverpool's midfield and front.

Arsenal's players' footwork is inherently strong; for years they've lacked a midfield maestro like Xavi or Pirlo who can control the whole game.

The advancing speed is very slow!

But every move draws blood!

It feels nothing like watching the Premier League.

Liverpool tried very hard.

Even the striker Firmino is useless.

Gradually.

Liverpool was completely suppressed by Arsenal.

No way.

Lack of money.

Where to find a second Gerrard and Alonso?

Klopp's most economical choice is to use a group of players inclined toward 'blue-collar engineers'.

This is the most efficient and practical strategy in the rise process.

Wenger and Boerde marveled: Li Kang's arrival let Arsenal overall display unimaginable control...

Of course.

When Liverpool wholeheartedly defended, they weren't that bad either.

Karius gradually regained his form, guarding the goal.

Time flew by quickly.

The LED scoreboard in mid-air didn't change.

Morata and Giroud consecutively missed open goals, making the atmosphere much more relaxed...

Counterattack?

Where is there still a chance for a counterattack?

In the high-angle overhead shot.

Li Kang, Zaka, and Kasuola from time to time stayed ahead of the high defensive line.

Even two Man ei found it hard to break through.

The 90th minute of the match.

Wen Ge made the second substitution change.

The newly arrived central defender from La Liga Valencia, Mu Si Ta Fei, substituted for the 200-million-euro man!

The sun was setting.

Li Kang walked off the pitch.

His shadow was stretched long.

Tens of thousands of fans in the stadium gave the most sincere applause.

They seemed to see Arsenal stepping onto the pinnacle of Europe.

The last few minutes of injury time.

Once Li Kang left the field, Arsenal could no longer maintain their possession pressure.

Cech would be miserable.

Mu Si Ta Fei may be strong, but his defensive thinking... never aligns with the back line.

Even with a five-defender formation, gaps kept appearing.

Fortunately, Arnold lost his temper; after failing to dribble past, he shoved Zaka hard...

The match ultimately ended in chaos.

Beep! Beep-beep~

Arsenal 3:1 Liverpool.