I just wanted to play football, but I became a Hollywood god

Chapter 290 The Silent Visiting Team Locker Room!Gu Ran: That's not me, this is me!
Hodgson's 451 formation is still essentially a defensive counterattack.

Playing against a team with strong offensive oppression, this 451 is simply a magic weapon for winning by surprise.

However, playing against a weak team is a bit... a dead eunuch enters the bridal chamber, anxious and unable to exert energy.

Defensive counterattack is to wait for the opponent to attack, seize the opponent's flaws when the opponent is attacking, prevent the opponent's moves, and then quickly counterattack.

Now that the Southampton team is not attacking, Liverpool's 451 defense is obviously useless.

That is to say, Liverpool has many stars and their individual strength is strong enough. In addition, Southampton played really poorly half an hour before the game, so Liverpool scored two goals just when they came up.

By the end of the first half, the fatigue of the Liverpool team had already been revealed.

As the Southampton team gradually found a sense of defense under the on-the-spot command of coach Adkins, the Southampton team also had several good counterattacks.

It's a pity that there was no result.

Gu Ran, who sat on the bench and watched the game without saying a word, gradually felt relieved at this time.

Gu Ran couldn't help admiring secretly in his heart: Coach Adkins is really professional enough, he deserves to be the magical coach who can lead Southampton to achieve the triple jump in the future!
Although coach Adkins's tactic does not look good, the scene is still very passive so far, although the current score is still two goals behind, although the data such as possession rate and number of shots are completely crushed by Liverpool, although Nan'an Puton players were suppressed in their own half most of the time...

However, the situation has almost stabilized.

Moreover, the physical consumption of the Liverpool team is already much higher than that of the Southampton team.

If it continues like this, it is very likely that there will be a turning point.

—— Gu Ran can see it, and Mr. Huo can also see it.

Hodgson began to replace one after another.

Left back "Biscuit" Aurelio replaced Konchesky to strengthen Liverpool's offensive on the left.

"Strong God" Glenn Johnson replaced Kirjakos to strengthen physical confrontation.

"Brazilian Gerrard" Lucas Leiva replaced Christian Poulsen to strengthen the ball efficiency in the midfield.

After Liverpool's substitution, Southampton immediately felt strong pressure again.

Southampton were overwhelmed with little chance of counterattacking.

The situation that Southampton had just stabilized immediately became more tense and embarrassing.

Especially after the strong god Glenn Johnson came on the field, it was like driving up a humanoid tank!No one at Southampton could withstand Glenn's charge.

Southampton's goal is dangerous.

Davis flicked left and right, loudly directing the defense to make timely replacements.

Although Davis has conceded two goals so far, the main responsibility is not on him, and Davis has also saved at least three must-go goals. It can be said that without Davis' goalkeeping and command, Southampton has already scored more than 5 goals by now.

With Davis roaring, the Southampton fans also felt the hard work of the players on the field, and the Southampton fans waved the Saints flags to cheer for the players.

The fans in the KOP stand sang joyously.

Liverpool really deserves to be the hometown of John Lennon. Liverpool fans really like to sing.

Anfield Stadium seems to have become a large KTV scene.

From "allez", to "field of Anfield Rd", to "we love you Liverpool", to "we are liverpool", to "when the Reds go marching in"... one after another, without stopping in the middle Pass.

Especially when singing "when the Reds go marching in", all the Liverpool fans were very excited.

After all, the melody of this song is exactly the melody of the Southampton team anthem.

Although this melody is not only available to the Southampton team, it is obviously intentional to sing "The Red Army is Advancing" during the match against Southampton.

And Liverpool's first team song "You'll Never Walk Alone" has not been sung by Liverpool fans until now-they feel that this must-win pre-season friendly match does not need to show their strongest team song.

Although the game scene was dull, the singing of Liverpool fans became the protagonist instead.

Saints fans in Southampton are about to explode!

At this time, the Saints fans urgently need a goal to counter the KOP fans!

It's just... easier said than done!It's not bad if it doesn't collapse!
There was not much time left in the first half.

In the remaining ten minutes of the first half, Southampton was tightly suppressed and defended in their own half.

Liverpool cooperated with the attack many times in the frontcourt and won many free kicks and corner kicks, but they did not achieve new results.

The physical fitness of both sides has dropped drastically.

First half stoppage time:
Aurelio completed a wonderful two-for-two with Joe Cole on the left flank, penetrating Southampton's right.

Joe Cole cut in with the ball, attracted at least three Southampton defenders, and immediately passed the ball to Lucas who supported him on the other side.

Lucas directly dribbled the ball in, and before Southampton's defense was completely closed, he shot a long shot directly on the penalty area line!
Davis reacted quickly and jumped up to save with one hand!

But it's too late!

Lucas's long-range shot is very powerful, fast, and has an angle!

Davis fell helplessly on the turf, and looked back to watch the football go into the net!

Less than 10 minutes after Lucas came on the field, he scored a goal!

The score on the big screen was rewritten as Liverpool 3:0 Southampton!
The KOP stand is completely boiling!
The KOPs embraced each other and danced together, taking the lead in singing "Kenny D The Pride of Liverpool":
"...it's, Easy! Easy!" Everything is easy!Simple!
"Wow, here we go!" Aww let's go forward together!

"nothing's gonna stop us now!" We are unstoppable!
"We've got the world at our feet!" The world has been conquered by us!
"and with Dalglish in the seat!" As long as there is Dalglish!
"we'll do it all again somehow!" We'll do it all again somehow!
The entire Anfield stadium is full of momentum!

3 goals in the first half, the outcome has been decided!

Liverpool fans have begun to cheer for victory!

The Southampton fans who came from afar were full of sadness.

Conceded 3 goals in the first half, it is too difficult to come back, especially the opponent is still a powerful Liverpool, and it is still in the invincible Anfield Stadium, it is really too difficult to come back.

The Saints also know the strength gap between their own team and Liverpool, but hearing the mocking singing of "Easy, Easy", the mentality of the Saints still collapses.

The morale of the Southampton team is completely low, and the players on the field are all extremely depressed.

Even Chamberlain, who had been arguing to play before, was sitting on the bench with his head downcast, shaking his head again and again.

Although he didn't speak, what he meant was obvious: I'm not allowed to play, you see, I'm doomed, right?
Coach Adkins frowned and said nothing.

At this time, the referee blew his whistle and the first half ended.

The Liverpool players applauded the KOP fans happily, as if the whole game was over.

The Southampton players were ashamed to face the Saints fans who came from afar, and they all walked back to the player tunnel with their heads down.

In the Anfield Road stands on the north side, several Saints fans excitedly yelled "Adkins dismissed get out of class".

Only the first pre-season friendly, and only after the first half, the Saints fans couldn't bear it.

Not only because of the 3:0 score, but also because Adkins' tactical guidance was too conservative, and the scene had no passion at all. It can be said that it was another loss and ugly!

Adkins pretended not to hear, and walked straight into the player tunnel with a poker face.

Now, Southampton fans only have one small thought left, and that is that Gu Ran can make an appearance in the second half.

As the players of both sides retreated for the intermission, Liverpool's local band came on stage and began to lead the KOP fans to victory carnival.

The band started with a soothing "Field Of Anfield Road", and the audience sang along with the chorus.

The singing not only shook the Anfield stadium, but even the entire Anfield area could hear the passionate singing of the KOPs.

Linda, the proprietress in the main stand, twisted her body happily to the music.

Liverpool performed well in the first pre-season friendly match, which is a good omen. As the proprietress of Liverpool, Linda is naturally very happy.

But at the same time, Linda was also a little worried:

"Michael, we were already 3-0 in the first half. Will Southampton's coach not send Gu Ran to play in the second half?"

Edwards blinked and replied: "Well, it's hard to say. However, Southampton was basically kicked to pieces. The opposite coach probably put all the main players in the second half for the sake of face. No rookies are allowed to play. , this can be regarded as protecting newcomers."

Linda hurriedly said: "Isn't it stated in the contract that Gu Ran must appear?"

Edwards shrugged, "Yes, but if the opposite coach only lets Gu Ran play in the last 5 minutes, then we can't say anything."

Linda sighed, lowered her voice and said: "...I really want to see how Gu Ran plays against this kind of headwind! But, I'm afraid it's really like what you said, Gu Ran will only play in the last 5 minutes. "

At this moment.

Southampton's dressing room.

The players sat down in front of the locker one by one, and no one spoke.

In the entire dressing room of the visiting team, only the deafening background singing of "all round the Field Of Anfield Road" in Anfield Stadium can be heard.

Coach Adkins folded his arms on his chest, pursed his mouth and said nothing, like a solidified plaster statue.

When commanding on the spot, Coach Adkins almost never stopped talking, but after leaving the field, Coach Adkins returned to the state of bored gourd and poker face.

Silence is the best question.

The players are sitting on pins and needles, each feeling uneasy.

Especially Hammond, Pulis, Butterfield, and Tafazzoli who came on later.

Hammond and Pulis made frequent mistakes in the first half, and they were responsible for the three conceded goals.

Although the right back Butterfield had a good lap run, the cross was too loose and his performance was not good enough.

Tafazzoli, who was replaced later, is one of Jaldin's younger brothers. He also showed no performance and was almost invisible.

In the first half, Lallana and Schneiderlin's performance was not satisfactory, far from the level they should have.

Connery, who was replaced later, suffered another knee injury in the confrontation with the strong god Glenn, and his post-match score must have been terrible.

Haldin's performance was not bad, he had a few wonderful interceptions, but he had no achievements in offense, not to mention breakthroughs from the wing, and he didn't even pass a few times in the half.

Wharton's physical fitness was already failing, and the cat was in the corner, secretly smoking snuff to refresh himself.

Davis' performance was actually not bad, but Davis conceded 3 goals and dared not raise his head to speak.

The entire visiting team's locker room was as dull as water, and everyone was about to suffocate under the silence.

It's been a long time.

Assistant coach Andy cleared his throat, and whispered to the sculptural head coach Adkins: "Coach, it's time to play soon, do you want to lecture the players?"

Only then did Adkins move a bit, looked around with sharp eyes, and then said in a slightly hoarse voice: "Everyone is professional, the second half... played well."

Davis:  …

Chamberlain: ...

Gu Ran: ...

Other players: ...

I thought that Coach Adkins was about to burst into anger and spit out one by one. Unexpectedly, after being bored for more than ten minutes, he came out with such an understatement!

Captain Davis stood up bravely, "Brothers! The coach is right! We are all professional players! We must be worthy of our professional contracts! We must be worthy of the Saints fans who came from afar to support us! This game , we have to play with the blood that belongs to Southampton! Even if we lose in the end, we must not let the fans down!"

"That's right!"

"The saints are marching!"

"Come on! Southampton!"

The players formed a circle, palms folded, cheering for themselves.

The lifeless Southampton team finally regained some morale.

After refueling, the players walked out of the locker room and towards the player tunnel.

When Gu Ran was about to go out with him, Coach Adkins stopped him, "Gu, wait a moment."

"Yes, coach."

Coach Adkins said: "Today, I am going to only give you the last 5 minutes of playing time."

Gu Ran's heart sank.

5 minutes of garbage time is enough to dry hair!
I can do it non-stop, even for 90 minutes!

Gu Ran complained wildly in his heart, but there was no expression of displeasure on his face.

Although he was about the same age as Chamberlain, as a reborn, he was much calmer than Chamberlain.

Besides, Coach Adkins is a big gasp...

Sure enough, Coach Adkins said again: "But, I want to hear your opinion first."

Gu Ran immediately said: "Coach, as a player, I obey your arrangement. If you want to listen to my true thoughts, then I will say, please give me more playing time, and I will return you an Anfield miracle!"

Coach Adkins' poker face trembled suddenly, his face was full of shock.

As the head coach, he has also seen all kinds of players, some timid and cowardly, some crazy and endless, but it is the first time that coach Adkins has played a calm but confident player like Gu Ran. See you.

Chamberlain is also very confident, but compared with Gu Ran's self-confidence, it is not at the same level at all.

Coach Adkins pursed his lips slightly, and said: "If you come on in the second half, but we still lose this friendly match by a big score, the Saints fans who have high hopes for you will turn love to hate you, you You will take responsibility for the loss that you should not have taken."

Gu Ran smiled slightly, "I know."

Coach Adkins asked: "Do you still dare to play if you know?"

Gu Ran's black eyes are full of enthusiasm and desire for competitive sports, "It is because I know that I want to play more. I can't back down just to protect myself when the fans have high expectations for me. That's not me, That's who I am."

Coach Adkins was slightly taken aback, then nodded to Gu Ran, walked out of the locker room without saying anything more.

Coach Adkins' pace seemed to be firmer than when he returned to the locker room.

The second half started with the bouncing cheers of the KOP fans.

The two sides changed the venue, Liverpool stood in the south half, attacking from south to north, while Southampton stood in the north half, attacking from north to south.

Southampton still adopted a defensive approach, shrinking in their own second half.

With three goals in hand, the Liverpool team played very relaxed, and all three lines overwhelmed the halftime.

Only 5 minutes into the second half, Southampton striker Connery was knocked to the ground by Glenn again.

Connery covered his knees in pain and lay on the ground for a long time, unable to get up.

After checking the situation, the referee signaled the stretcher to enter the field.

Connery doesn't look very optimistic, and he won't be able to play for at least a month.

This is undoubtedly worse for the Southampton team.

Coach Adkins made a substitution immediately.

No. 9 Barnard was replaced.

At the same time, No. 6 Fangte replaced the underperforming right back Tafazzoli.

No. 7 Lambert replaced the poor midfielder Hammond.

However, Adkins still did not let Gu Ran appear.

Gu Ran continued to calm down, sitting on the bench and waiting patiently.

On the other side, coach Hodgson also began to replace the team's main players one after another.

Although Liverpool has already led by 3 goals, the main players still have to make an appearance.

No. 5 centre-back Daniel Agger replaced Skrtel and No. 23 deputy Jamie Carragher replaced Darby.

In this way, Liverpool's back line is already a full main lineup.

As soon as Jamie Carragher came on the field, Joe Cole ran up with a smile, took off the captain's armband he had worn for most of the game, and put it on Carragher's arm.

Carragher happily gave Joe Cole a high-five, and then quickly ran to stand.

The game continues.

In the 10 minutes after this substitution, Liverpool's offensive wave after wave.

Southampton's defense was as miserable as it could be.

Fortunately, Liverpool didn't cooperate too much, and the offense was basically a personal shooting performance.

Southampton's defense once again held up Liverpool's indiscriminate bombing.

Although the scene was ugly, the score did not expand further.

Southampton once again seemed to hold their own.

The game progressed to the 65th minute...

(End of this chapter)