[Liverpool Manager Trait Detected: 'Methodical Mastermind'. Final 10-Minute Protocol: 'Calculated Offensive Surge' - Ready.]
[Real Madrid Manager Trait Detected: 'The Gambler'. Final 10-Minute Protocol: 'All-Out Chaos' - Ready.]
But Cristian Chivu, the master of the unexpected, did something no one saw coming. He chose not to gamble. His substitute wasn't another attacker. It was a defensive midfielder.
He was shutting up shop.
"AND CHIVU MAKES HIS MOVE!" the commentator roared, a note of confused disappointment in his voice. "He's bringing on a destroyer! He's switching to a defensive 4-5-1! He's parking the bus! The Gambler has decided to cash in his chips and play for a draw! A cowardly, but perhaps brilliant, move from the new Madrid boss!"
On the sideline, Chivu just gave a cold, thin smile. He cupped his hands around his mouth. "THE GATES ARE CLOSED!" he bellowed at his team.
Arne Slot, on the other hand, went for the kill. His "Calculated Offensive Surge" began.
