Grass roots glory

Chapter 1193 Countdown

The 2015-16 League Cup final is the first championship competition in English football, which is also in line with the convention. In fact, according to the schedule of previous seasons, the final of this event should be held shortly after the winter window. It was too late to move to late April, and it almost crashed with the FA Cup final.

But it doesn't matter now, anyway, they are playing against Liverpool. It is estimated that both Mourinho and Klopp are happy to see this arrangement.Especially Klopp, this is more conducive to his players getting nervous and excited.

The League Cup final was held at Wembley Stadium. After the end of this week's league, the two teams arrived in London almost at the same time after only two days.

Entering the rhythm of the League Cup, this time Liverpool successfully stole the limelight from Manchester United.

The diehards of the Liverpool KOP stand followed the team to Wembley and brought their determination——The Guardian first broke the news that graffiti appeared in the streets and alleys of London, and the content was surprisingly the same—Klopp Ba Zhou Tiancheng stepped on a size 44 big shoe.

This is a declaration of war.From Klopp's joke a few days ago after the Carabao Cup ended, which sparked a clash.Within a few days, fans of both sides have taken a fancy to each other's fans bar.Probably only the collision between Manchester United and Liverpool can make the fans of both sides like this, especially when they are so close to the championship. Although taking a step back and talking can't change any results, who is willing to let it go?Both sides think that they can represent the giants, and the momentum must not be lost!
Before the game even started, London was already in full swing, and two days later, a big boss was provoked—London Mayor Boris Johnson came out to speak: "We have found out that the discordant behavior in London is part of the Liverpool fans are the first to stir up trouble, we all recognize that Liverpool and Manchester United are giants, and I have a lot of respect for these two teams, but their behavior now puts those two words into disgrace."

This has already been said to be quite serious, and the spearhead was directed at Liverpool. The trouble caused by Klopp, in the end Klopp still stood up.No way, he doesn't care, but Liverpool can't.

Shame, Manchester United wants to win, but Liverpool absolutely cannot accept this way of winning.

Klopp's attitude in front of the media has rarely softened. The Manchester United media just took this opportunity to take the lead in chasing and fighting. Relatively speaking, Mourinho's side has not received so much attention.

Although there are also a small number of reporters nestled outside Wembley Stadium, waiting for Manchester United, obviously not for the tactics of the game, but Mourinho's response was simple and direct, and the team bus drove directly to the side door of the stadium. , Entering the court directly from the side close to the player's locker room, directly blocking all the media reporters. At this time, his request to the team is very simple, to devote all his attention to the game.

"Let the Liverpool guys go and talk to the reporters, lol! It's the stupidest thing to do. Listen, you all have to stay focused until the final, even if there's a war between the fans and you're holding guns and shooting in front of you, Just avoid them, none of this has anything to do with you, your battle is on the field."

Everyone in the locker room burst into laughter, and Zhou Tiancheng answered half-jokingly: "Boss, don't worry, if it's really a knife or gun, you don't need to say, we will naturally hide as far away as possible, no one Feeling tired."

Although what Mourinho said was a bit exaggerated, he could understand what he meant.

Even the starting list before the game, Mourinho pressed the last one in the official time, and announced it two hours before the game.

No one understood why he did this. Judging from the announced results, there was no earth-shattering big rotation. It was nothing more than changing the rotation lineup to the main force.

Klopp didn't care at all. Even in the controversy created by the fans, he didn't feel anything at all. The starting lineup was announced early, and it was logical that Liverpool did not make any rotations.This is their last two games of the season, so naturally there is no reason to rotate.Moreover, Klopp announced the starting list for this game when reporters asked him if he was completely sure that he would not face the behavior of Liverpool fans.I just want to make one point: "I support the actions of the fans. They have such freedom. As for the impact on the appearance of London... I don't think it's that serious. On the contrary, I think Mr. Johnson may be a Manchester United fan. I'm afraid many people have forgotten it." Liverpool is still a championship team, do you really think Liverpool is a giant? You can't fool me from the look in your eyes."

Klopp wants a sense of presence, and the reporters understand his thoughts, but the question is, is the sense of presence given in this way?

The confrontation between the fans eventually returned to Wembley Stadium, the center court of the whole of England. No matter how much fun outside the court, the winner was still on the court.

The enthusiasm of the KOP stand is brought here. The only disadvantage for the Liverpool diehards is that the stands facing the center of the pitch do not belong to them. At Anfield, this area is the most favorable position for them to put pressure on the visiting team.

Based on the "story" between the two teams in the final, this area was directly occupied by a large number of security personnel, separating the fans from both sides.

There are lessons.The Heysel tragedy that shocked the football world in history was a tragedy caused by the chaos in the management of the stands, and Juventus fans strayed into the stands of Liverpool fans.And behind this tragedy, it was Liverpool who paid the biggest price-the five-year ban from participating in UEFA matches, which directly caused Liverpool, which was at the peak at the time, to slip from the Champions League supremacy.

Of course, this is just a passing mention. Naturally, Manchester United fans don't want to mix with Liverpool. Both sides are red, which can't make their cheering more eye-catching.

United fans held up four signs, the theme of their match.In this regard, I have to say that fans of giants are indeed different and really know how to play.

The four most eye-catching signs are four numbers: 4, 3, 2, 1
It doesn't make sense at first glance, but these three numbers correspond to four trophies: the League Cup, the FA Cup, the Premier League Champions Trophy and the Big Ears Cup of the Champions League.

Then, there was the poster they used for the last game, which belonged to Manchester United's empire. They brought it, and all the fans were laughing at themselves.

If you string them together, you can see the theme of Manchester United fans.

"See, see, countdown from this game, aha, Manchester United's ambition is really big, but, even if they win all the championships, will Manchester United's red empire come back?"

(End of this chapter)