"Liverpool is a very outstanding team, they have an extremely brilliant history. Although it was a serious injury due to an incident that was not their fault, Liverpool is still a top team in Europe. There is no doubt that this is... Benitez Rafael is a very outstanding coach. Last season, he led Valencia and we were entangled until the end. I don't know why he left La Liga, I only know that Liverpool would be a wise choice to introduce him. What do you think about the mid-week game? Even in the away game, we will strive to win. Who is the most threatening player in Liverpool? There is no doubt that it is Gerald, who is the soul and core of Liverpool."

In front of English reporters, Jose spoke with eroticism. Last season, Mallorca defeated Arsenal and Chelsea all the way, and then completed the triumphant title. This made Mallorca not nervous when facing Premier League teams, not to mention that Liverpool's performance this season and last season were not particularly outstanding. For most fans, they do not think that Liverpool has a chance to stop Mallorca's progress.

But Benitez doesn't think so.

Liverpool has left many people this season, but it has also added many players. Benitez has enough players to support his rotation system, which makes it difficult to find out what his main lineup is - this has been criticized by many English media, but it also makes it difficult for Jose to figure out what Benitez's usual tactics and formations are.

In Valencia, Benitez achieved quite good results with his original "forward-free" tactic, but this tactic is not so easy to advance in the Premier League - it is difficult for Premier League players to understand this tactic. Benitez is also a head coach who adapts to local conditions. He did not force this tactic, but also used authentic strikers to destroy cities and villages according to local conditions.

"Morentez and Pellegrino are not qualified to participate in the Champions League game, so these two people can be ignored. On the defense line, Benitez will still use Carragher and Hypia to partner with the central defender. Hunterz's condition is now declining...Finnan on the right, maybe Riser on the left, maybe Traore on the left, if Riser, their attack on the left will appear more fierce. This guy's long shot is very strong, so be careful. In the midfield, Harman and Dakot will be the candidates for the midfielder, and it is not certain who will send out. Also, Bicans is also the candidate for the midfielder. The front midfielder should

It's Gerald, his running and long shot are equally excellent, and Harman is also a heavy gunner. On the right side, it will only be Louis Garcia, who is a highlight of Liverpool this season, on the left side... Riser may be pushed to the left front position. If he plays left back, this side may be Cowell, and Borg may also appear in this position. He seems to have more choices on the front line. Cice, Barroche, Smitchell may also be, and even Borg can play forward... In addition to Pengler and Letale... Damn, there are too many people in Liverpool, no wonder their finances cannot support it."

Jose said a little annoyed, and the assistant coaches smiled bitterly. This season, Liverpool's first-team members have exceeded 30, and Benitez's rotation also makes it possible for more than 20 people to appear in the main lineup. Although Jose also rotates, his main lineup and substitute lineup are clearly different. Unlike Benitez, there is no fixed main lineup in his use of troops. Although doing so affects Liverpool's condition and performance, it also makes it difficult for Jose to make targeted tactics.

The situation in Liverpool is a bit strange now. His ex-Hollier bought a lot of people. Although Benitez has cleaned up many people this season, such as Murphy, Diouf, Irving, Babel, Husky and other main players last season, he has also introduced three or four players. Liverpool's first team still looks extremely bloated. Benitez is a person who is not careful. Now even if you let the most hardcore Liverpool fans talk about the starting and tactical style of Liverpool, they may not be able to say anything.

Jose is not very clear about Liverpool's tactics this season. If Benitez's tactics had distinct characteristics when he was in Valencia, then after he arrived at Liverpool, his tactics were even more imaginative, unconventional, almost insidious rotation system, and targeted tactics that were different from each game. Although it did not bring too good results to Liverpool, it gave him the reputation of a tactical master. It is unlikely that Jose would use specific tactics to deal with Benitez.

"If you don't play tactics, you won't play tactics. We can think about what specific tactics will Benitez use to deal with us?"

Jose raised this question from another perspective - targeted tactics require understanding of the formation and tactics that the opponent is used to. Since it is impossible to figure out what kind of tactics Benitez will use, then I will recommend what tactics Benitez will use to deal with Mallorca, and then push back. This is also an effective method, at least not as good as it is now, and I can't do anything at all.

As soon as this sentence was said, the assistant coaches began to get excited - it was still difficult to infer Benitez's tactics, but they could still make this arrangement based on the shortcomings of their team. In just ten minutes, they talked about several tactics against Mallorca, such as strengthening the midfield's runs and steals, and immediately passing the ball behind Mallorca's defense line after intercepting the ball; for example, quickly passing the midfield and passing the ball to the two wings to allow players on both wings to break through to create opportunities; for example, reclaiming defense to use fast counterattacks to deal with Mallorca...

"Well, it seems that I can't let you leave my club in the future, because you guys really know Mallorca very well..." Jose said, touching his chin.

"Hahaha! Then give us a raise." The assistant coaches burst into laughter.

"You are right. If you want to deal with us, Benitez is nothing more than using these methods... I think the most likely thing is to strengthen the midfield running and even increase the number of midfielders to interfere with our midfield. Liverpool's running ability must be better than us, and Liverpool has always been one of the Premier League teams that pays more attention to technology. In this regard, it is where he can use it. By running and blocking the midfield, suppressing our offense, and then launching a counterattack quickly, this is also an effective way. Don't forget that we were led by Athletic Bilbao at the time, which was scored by them in this way. We did not have an absolute technical advantage when facing Liverpool. We need to be careful of this."

Jose frowned and said, this is a difficult method, and it can only make the players more careful in the game, because Mallorca's offense is to advance layer by layer in the midfield. After the midfield has an absolute advantage, they can create a large number of goals opportunities. If they can quickly pass the midfield offense, it is not too realistic. First of all, Torres and Klose are also players who need midfield support to score goals, and the goal-scoring ability of Kakainiesta and others will be quite wasted in this tactic...

"If you are entangled, patiently entangle with them, and be careful of their counterattacks. After the midfield concedes the ball, counterattack as soon as possible. At the same time, the central defender needs to be careful of their forward attacks at all times. Don't press too much on both sides, especially on the left. Ram needs to be more careful. Luis Garcia's breakthrough is quite sharp."

Jose said, then turned around and came to the tactical board, and began to write names on the tactical board one by one.

This is his habit, especially in important games and facing better teams, he is used to inferring the opponent's starting lineup first, and then putting himself in the shoes of the opponent's head coach to think about what tactics he would use...

The assistant coaches all knew about his habit, so when he stood in front of the tactical board, everyone shut their mouths and did not interrupt his thinking.

"Dudek, Hypia, Carragher..."

Jose wrote his names one by one. He first wrote about the players who could be basically certain, such as goalkeeper Dudek, two central defenders Hepia and Carragher, Gerald in the midfielder, Louis Garcia...

This tactical board is different from the one used in the locker room. This tactical board is big enough for him to write many lineups.

He wrote four or five possible formations that Liverpool may use in one breath, including four or four, four or five and four three. Among them, only goalkeeper Dudek, two center backs, right back Finnan and right forward Garcia, and other positions are uncertain. Including their souls, Gerrard, Jose is a little unsure of how Benitez will use Gerrard. It was under Benitez's men that Gerrard became a versatile player - his ex-Hollier promoted Gerrard from a back midfield to an attacking midfielder. However, under Benitez's men, Gerrard played almost all positions in the midfield. In addition to front and back midfield, he also played full-back, central defender, and even second striker. His excellent basic skills, strong physique, excellent running ability and long-range shot that often beats the sky, allowing him to be at ease in these positions.

"If it is April 1st, Gerald will appear in the attacking midfield position, and protecting him behind him are Dacott and Harman. If Gerald and one of the two men is in the middle, then Riser may be mentioned in the midfield, and Cowell will appear in the front line. Whether it is Barrosh or Cice, they are all forwards with good scoring ability. I prefer Barrosh. His cooperation ability is better. Benitez...he values ​​the overall more."

Jose is also familiar with Benitez. It is not only from later generations, but also from the three seasons of La Liga. He suffered losses and gained the upper hand. Jose is also quite afraid of this expressionless white-clad face.

"Harman and Dacott are both midfielders with not particularly strong offensive capabilities, but they have their own unique skills in offense. Dacott's long pass and Harman's long shots should be paid attention to. Liverpool has many heavy gunners, and the pressure on the defense will appear to be relatively high. However, no matter what, Gerald will be their core, so the first thing we have to deal with is Liverpool's midfield core!"

Jose smashed the tactical board and said loudly.

After saying this, he waved his hand in annoyance: "Benitez, this bastard... is a perverted rotation system, and you deserve not to win the league championship in Liverpool..."

Of course, he said this in his heart...


Chapter completed!