[인터풋볼] Reporter Oh Jong-heon = Liverpool fans expressed disappointment in the defense of Thiago Alcantara’s set piece.
Liverpool lost to Manchester United 2-3 in the 32nd round of the England FA Cup in the 2020-21 season held at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, at 2 am (Korean time) on the 25th.
The opening goal was for Liverpool. In the 18th minute of the first half, Salah sensationally shook the net with a chip shot, receiving a sharp penetration pass from Firmino. Immediately, Manchester United turned the game back to the starting point. In the 26th minute of the first half, Greenwood calmly scored after Rashford’s fantastic pass.
At the start of the second half, Manchester United succeeded in reversing. In the third minute of the second half, Greenwood stabbed a penetration pass, and Rashford ended it in a one-on-one situation with Alisong goalkeeper. Liverpool equalized. In the 14th minute of the second half, Milner sensibly passed Firmino’s pass, which Salah scored.
Manchester United began to lead again. In the 33rd minute of the second half, Bruno shook the net with a sharp free kick near the penalty box line. Liverpool did their best in the second half, excluding Pirminu and Thiago, and putting Ori and Shakiri in, but eventually they couldn’t score any more and knelt at United.
As a result, Liverpool lost in the FA Cup following a sluggish league and swallowed up regret. Liverpool, who came to the throne of the Premier League last season, are having a difficult time recently. They did not win 5 games in a row (3 draws, 2 losses). In the meantime, he drew with Manchester United and recently was hit by Burnley at home.
In this situation, in the scene of Bruno’s winning goal, Thiago’s defense became controversial. As Bruno was waiting to take a free kick, the Liverpool players built a defensive wall and defended the United players personally. Thiago was also marking Pogba near the defensive wall.
Bruno’s ball headed in the direction Thiago and Pogba were standing, and as Thiago flinched, the ball was sucked into the corner of the goal. Since it was a strong attempt at a close range, it may have reacted instantly, but the ball passed through the ball at a height enough to be cleared with the head.
As a result, Liverpool fans expressed regret. Fans say, “The other players who have built up the defensive wall are all jumping when Bruno shoots. But Thiago hasn’t taken any action to defend,” “Thago’s stupid defensive way of conceding”, “Why avoid the ball there. One” and so on.
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