Borussia Dortmund's entire squad is injury-free!
Several players are back in action to prepare for the second leg of the Europa League match!
In contrast, Liverpool.
Five injured players are out!
And in the last round of the Premier League.
We lost again!
They still lost to a team ranked lower.
Truly robbing the rich to help the poor!
A saying has been widely circulated among Chinese football fans:
No matter how tough things get, just think of Liverpool!
April 13, two days before the competition.
Borussia Dortmund players depart for Liverpool!
This wasn't Andy's first time in England, but Liverpool felt a little different from London.
It's just a cloudy day!
After checking into his hotel in the morning, Andy couldn't wait to explore the surrounding area.
With Tuchel's permission, captain Hummels led the Dortmund players on a sightseeing bus tour of the city.
To Andy's surprise.
It was nearing noon, but there weren't many pedestrians on the streets of the city center.
There are no skyscrapers here, but rather more leisure venues such as cafes and restaurants.
Andy found it a bit boring.
Suddenly, Aubameyang's shouts drew everyone's attention!
"Look!There's someone over there who's not wearing any clothes!"
Everyone quickly looked away!
Sure enough, there was a woman on the street wearing a flesh-colored bodysuit!
She's beautiful!
Oh, my girl!
"What an amazing size!"
Castro looked at his hands, comparing their sizes.
"There's more over there!"
At the final stop of their journey, Dortmund's players finally found some relaxation and enjoyment.
After a short rest back at the hotel, Tuchel began to plan his tactics for the next match.
The first thing to do is watch the video of Liverpool's last game!
In almost every game, apart from key players, players only have the ball for about three minutes.
A 90-minute match, excluding these 3 minutes.
What to do with the remaining 87 minutes?
Off-the-ball movement is key!
Putting aside the individual abilities of top stars, the two teams often compete on the tactics that players execute when they are off the ball!
To this end, Tuchel devised tactics for each player's position!
And they marked Liverpool's key attacking players!
Not Coutinho, Firmino, or others.
It was Milner!
He is not only fierce on the defensive end, but also adept at delivering crucial passes on the offensive end!
Meanwhile, Liverpool are also reviewing Dortmund's match footage!
Klopp pointed out the habits of the three forwards.
An emphasis mark was placed after Andy's name!
"Everyone!"
"You should already know what kind of player this is from the first leg!"
"Don't be fooled by his appearance!"
"Whoever it is, if Andy tries to grab it, we must move quickly!"
"No matter how many people are working together, never fall into his defensive trap!"
"In addition, we need to coordinate and provide defensive support on the left flank!"
"If you can't contain him, then contain his teammates!"
"We must reduce the number of times he crosses the ball!"
The following day, the pre-match press conference.
Tuchel appeared very confident in front of numerous English media outlets during his visit!
"The result of the first leg is not important.We came to Anfield to score goals, to attack aggressively, and to try to score two or more."
"The team is ready to take risks and enjoy the game."
He then praised some Liverpool players.
"Origi played very well; I know he has the ability to close out the game."
"Sturridge is also a threat, but we are prepared to face everyone."
Andy was also present at the event!
"Andy, you're the youngest starting player on the field.What do you have to say about this game?"
Andy took the microphone and said with a relaxed expression:
"The atmosphere at Anfield is fantastic, it's a wonderful feeling to play here, and I respect everything about it!"
Then, English journalists launched an attack!
"Was your performance in the last game outstanding, or did you exceed your usual standard?Are you ready for this game?"
Andy politely shook his head.
"I have one characteristic that many fans know."
"When I encounter an opponent stronger than myself, I always fight with 200% of my spirit, so whether I perform exceptionally well depends on my opponent."
"Liverpool is very strong, and I enjoy playing against strong teams; it helps me grow."
"As for advance preparation?I don't care!"
"I'm looking forward to the start of the match every single moment."
His words were well-reasoned and eloquent, and even Tuchel, who was standing next to him, smiled.
Good boy!
Give these arrogant Englishmen a break!
Their smiles are so bright now, but their frustration will only follow after the game!
On the Liverpool side, Klopp appeared quite rational in the face of media praise.
"Coach Klopp, with a two-goal advantage from away goals, are you confident about playing at home?"
"It's too early to talk about victory or defeat!"
"Dortmund has a very strong squad.This is a heavyweight match, and neither side should be underestimated."
Second Captain Milner expressed his agreement!
"This match is definitely Champions League level!"
"Dortmund has very good players and is a very strong team overall."
"But we are ready to beat any opponent when we are at our best!"
This match also attracted attention from all over Europe!
The Daily Mail wrote in its column:
"Liverpool need to weaken Dortmund's attack by making it difficult for them to pass the ball, because Dortmund relies heavily on excellent positioning and accurate passing in the halfway line.Controlling the flanks and the middle will have problems, while focusing on the middle will leave the flanks wide open, so they need to be highly focused."
The Sun, on the other hand, focused on Dortmund.The prospects for Germany advancing are viewed favorably:
"As long as Dortmund withstands the pressure, makes good use of space, and squeezes Liverpool's lineup, they will definitely achieve results!"
Dortmund legend Herder posted on social media:
"Dortmund will definitely advance; history is destined to repeat itself!"
It is worth mentioning that in the 1966 European Cup Winners' Cup final, it was Helder's goal that helped Dortmund defeat Liverpool 2-1 and ultimately lift the trophy.
How could Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher be absent from such a public discourse!
"Some people's predictions are baseless.History does repeat itself, that's true, but not now!No team can match Liverpool's current desire to win the title!"
With the addition of these "celebrities," this match has become a key event in the Europa League quarter-finals!
The topic of discussion completely overshadowed the other La Liga derby!
After Andy returned to the hotel with the head coach, all the players were temporarily cut off from contact with the outside world.
With the major competition approaching, the team will not allow any information to interfere with the players' performance!
The competition officially begins on April 15th!
Although it was a night match, the area around Anfield Stadium was brightly lit!
Tens of thousands of Liverpool fans flooded the stadium just to witness their team advance!
Witness the team's resurgence!