naaapseattle Chapter 263 The future of the Red Army?
Chapter 263 The future of the Red Army?
Chapter 263 The future of the Red Army?
With Liverpool full of injuries, Benitez tried his best to form a semi-main lineup for a guest at Deportivo.
This is the first return visit to Spain by Beau as the Liverpool coach. After Cisse was injured and retired, Baros could only be the lone striker. Kewell, who should have been ambushing behind him, was replaced by Riise.
Another bad news is that Harvey Alonso was also placed on the bench. The two games against Chelsea and Millwall made the Spanish man's legs swollen, and his blue and red muscles made him unable to persist. 90 minutes of play.
Depor has not scored in the Champions League this season, but has recovered recently and has won 6 consecutive unbeaten games.Midfielder Sergio has returned from suspension. From the perspective of the situation of the two teams, Depor's state is recovering, and Liverpool is undoubtedly going downhill.
Less than 30 seconds into the game, Baros was almost single-handedly, but he failed to control the ball well and Molina made a clearance.And this single shot turned out to be Liverpool's most likely chance to score a goal, so it was wasted.
Benitez's return to his hometown did not bring good luck to his team. At the press conference after the game, Benitez regretfully talked about his "small peasant thinking": "We played a game with our opponents. It was a very serious game. Before the game, I told my players that as long as we score a goal in this game and keep it firmly, our promotion to the group stage will be very easy. Unfortunately, maybe I gave Insufficient motivation of the players, or perhaps bad luck in this game, we didn't even score a single goal."
Medieval Spain had the notorious Inquisition, which was borrowed by the British media to describe the Riazor Stadium in La Coruña, because it was almost as dark as the Inquisition for the visiting team.
Riazor is a well-known fortress in the Champions League.
In the past few years, Depor has played 30 European games here, losing only 6 games.Juventus have lost here three times, Manchester United and PSV twice each, and Arsenal, Bayern Munich, AC Milan and Galatasaray have all lost here empty-handed.
This time Liverpool can score 1 point here, which is considered a "blessing" for Beitu.
However, Beitu was obviously not convinced by the home draw: "The goalkeeper saved them in that game. The first half was the best 45 minutes I have played since I was coaching Liverpool. This time to Riazor, obviously they need it more than us. integral."
"But I have to admit, this game was saved by our goalkeeper."
Tang Wu contributed a total of 14 successful saves in this game, once again becoming the most stringent checkpoint in the Red Army's defense line.
In the interview with the reporter of "Marca" after the game, Tang Wu's fluent Spanish won praise from many media.
"A goalkeeper makes a lot of saves on the pitch, that's what a goalkeeper should do. In my opinion, that shouldn't be a reason for him to be praised."
"Many unfortunate things have happened to Liverpool recently. If I didn't hurt my forehead, maybe I would be in the ward with my three teammates at this time, and we might still be able to form a mahjong table."
Chinese mahjong has spread all over the world, and the reporters also smiled at Tang Wu's humor and wit.
"The next days will be the most difficult for Liverpool. Although I am not a striker, I can't help Liverpool score and win the game; but I will firmly stick to my defense line and wait for Captain Steven to return from injury. , give him back a Liverpool that hasn't been left behind in any competition!"
"Captain Steven will be able to return to the team in at least two weeks. This is the most anticipated thing for me right now!"
Tang Wu's remarks won the praise of "Marca" and other reporters. They described Tang Wu as a tough knight in their post-match reports.Tang Wu and his army were separated from the "king" in a battle where the "coach" was lost. Now Tang Wu's ultimate goal is to bring the team back to the "king" intact.
Gerrard is the king. If Liverpool has not been opened up by other teams in all competitions in two weeks, then with the strength Liverpool has shown so far, and after Gerrard returns to the team, there is definitely a chance to impact all competitions. champion.
In another game in Group A, Monaco lost 0-1 away to Olympia Cisco, giving up the top spot. There are two rounds left in Group A. First and second Liverpool and Monaco each have 6 points, third Olympia Cisco has 5 points, and even Deportivo, which is ranked last, has 4 points.
So far, the four teams in Group A have fallen into a stalemate. Any team may qualify or be eliminated.And it is also difficult to judge from the cards and the experience in the respective national leagues, who is the team most likely to qualify.
Three days later, in the 3th round of the Premier League, the Red Army finally returned to Anfield.Liverpool, who have played double matches for two consecutive weeks and always fight in different places, is exhausted.
This is the first time Heskey returned to Anfield after leaving Liverpool in the summer. When he entered the field before the game, Heskey looked at nearly half of the unfamiliar faces of the Red Army and sighed.
Birmingham have not scored a goal in their last three league games, and their winless away run has been extended to 11 months.
At the beginning of the game, Heskey alone mobilized all the fighting spirit of Birmingham; and Liverpool, who returned to the home court, also showed confidence in their determination to win, and the two sides launched a fierce fight in the midfield.
In the 77th minute of the game, Birmingham took a tactical corner kick, and Cunningham received a header from Savage's wing cross to the goal.
Tang Wu made a subconscious save almost without thinking. As for whether the person receiving the ball will continue to ferry or head the ball, it is no longer in his thinking.
Half a second later, Anderton, who came off the bench, easily grabbed a point 1 meter in front of the goal, but the ball just touched by his left foot was blocked by a glove with six fingers almost instantly.
Anderton lowered his head subconsciously, and what he saw was a hideous face with a scar on his forehead.
After 90 minutes, Liverpool kept the score 0-0 at home until the end.So far this season, they have not lost a single game at home, barely holding on to the title of "Home Dragon".
The league scored 1 point, but Liverpool once again paid a painful price.The only striker on the team, Barosch, had a thigh muscle strain, and the team doctor suggested at least a week of rest.
As soon as this result came out, it caused a great shock among Liverpool fans. The Red Army fans were at a loss, and many people could not accept the situation that the team had no forwards.
Owen is gone, Cisse has a broken leg, Baros is also injured, who will attack Liverpool?
Three days after the team regretted a draw with Birmingham at home, the Spaniard almost formed a "suicide" lineup.
On November 11th, in Liverpool's League Cup, the same young Pengoler and Mailer partnered in the striker and started the game.
Mellor, who just celebrated his 6nd birthday 22 days ago, is still unfamiliar even to Anfield fans. The Sheffield-born teenager was loaned to West Ham United last season, but he spends his time there. It's been an unhappy season.
Mellor had only played 8 times for Liverpool's first team before, and scored a goal in the warm-up match.If it weren't for too many accidents in the team, even if Mellor started in the League Cup, it would be almost a luxury.
Mailer, who got the news of playing, was so unnatural when he entered the field that he just stood shyly at the far end of the team when there was a moment of silence for the Red Army legend Hughes before the game.
"Neil, if you have a chance, run forward, there, there, and behind that person, do you understand?"
Mailer, who was warming up on his own, gradually calmed down after receiving "instructions" from Tang Wu, who was two years younger than himself.
"Uh TOM, I don't know if I can do it, but I think I can give it a try." Mailer scratched the back of his head. In normal training, he had seen Tang Wu drive the ball quickly to the frontcourt countless times. In that area, but the one who receives the ball is either Cisse or Baros. He has no chance to practice this kind of fast break from the goalkeeper.
"Believe in yourself, just run!" Tang Wu gave Mailer a thumbs up. Under the thumb, there were five fingers curled together.
Seeing Tang Wu's breezy smile, Mailer nodded, feeling a lot more confident.
Liverpool's opponent, Middlesbrough, got a place in the UEFA Cup because of last season's League Cup championship. Now they are also in high spirits in the European arena. They are used to the sweetness, and they still sent all the main players to play in this game.
Players from both sides fought desperately until the 80th minute in a "clash" of chasing after each other, and the scene was still 0-0.
At this time, this young man named Mailer, wearing the Red Army's No. 33 jersey, appeared in people's eyes.
In the 83rd minute, Welsh, who also came from the Liverpool youth academy, made a precise pass like a "hands-on-the-hand". Meller got the ball offside, and Nash, who was attacking, broke through the defending champion's goal with a clever shot.
In the 89th minute, it was almost a replica of the cooperation 6 minutes ago, but this time the pass came from a farther and deeper backcourt.
When Mailer heard the dull sound of the leather hitting the football, he ran forward. When he crossed the middle circle and ran to the right edge of the opponent's arc, a precise "guided shell" landed in front of his right foot. One meter away.
The No. 33 Red Army teenager kicked up without stopping the ball and once again broke through Nash's ten fingers.
Seeing the white waves on the net, all the Boro players who were chasing back stopped and sighed.Boro's dream of defending the title was completely shattered at Anfield tonight.
Mailer's outstanding performance makes it difficult for people not to compare him with Irving, but after the game, Mailer almost couldn't believe the fact. When facing the media, Mailer was almost "aphasia" .
Encouraged by the media, Mailer finally said: "Before the game, I never thought that I would start. To be honest, I was not prepared for this start."
"But Tom told me before the game, 'You have to build up your confidence so that you can give yourself a chance'."
"I think, I have seized the opportunity! If there is no TOM, maybe I will still be the timid kid on the field."
Bei Tu also had a joyful face in the interview: "I am very happy to see him stand up when the team needs him. I know he (Meller) has this strength, but he is not confident in himself!"
Baros is recovering well from his thigh strain and may be back in the next game.With Beitu's 4411 formation, Mailer may not be seen in the league.However, as Liverpool's official website shouted: the future is bright, and this may be the future of the Red Army!
(End of this chapter)