Rio Ferdinand described Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip of Liverpool as'machines' in an interview with Vibe with Five.During Liverpool's 2-2 draw against Man City on Sunday, Raheem Sterling showed Van Dijk'respect,' according to the former centre-back.
Liverpool, like their Premier League championship opponents, refused to back down at the Etihad Stadium, which came as no surprise.
Despite the fact that Jurgen Klopp's team was playing away from home, they maintained a high line and, at times, left their defenders alone against Mancity. Ferdinand discussed Liverpool's daring play, mentioning how Sterling 'turned out and didn't go at him' one time when he didn't take Van Dijk on.
"After the game, Klopp said it in so many words, when there is time on the ball, maybe you do need to drop a little bit," Ferdinand added. "Don't be so courageous, either." That is a proven fact.
"You could call it brave." The manner they acted as though they had the courage to do so. That is something I am aware of. At times, doing so is almost suicidal.
"Because of that reason of holding your line and playing a high line, it could have been two, three, or 4-0 in the first With the speed and machines in that team, particularly their two center-backs. They're speed demons. When Sterling ran through, you saw Virgil van Dijk take him on one-on-one. Sterling showed up and didn't go after him out of respect.
"If he's playing against someone who doesn't have the same reputation as him, he'll go at him and take a shot." It was incredible." When the two teams meet again on Saturday, it will be intriguing to watch what Jurgen Klopp changes.
The Wembley platform is ideal for the two teams to battle it out, and there must be a winner this time.
It wouldn't be surprising if this upcoming semi-final goes to extra time, given that their last two meetings both ended in 2-2 ties.
This Man City team has gone to Wembley many times before, and Liverpool recently defeated Chelsea in the League Cup final, so they will be confident in their own right.
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