Legend of Fengshen

Chapter 971 Returning to the team ([-])

But Zhang Yuan didn’t have time. He had a phone call with his parents before returning to China. This time he couldn’t go back to his hometown to visit them. He hoped they would forgive him. After waiting for a while, Zhang Yuan’s sister and brother-in-law will return to China to accompany them to celebrate the new year.

On the evening of February 2, Zhang Yuan boarded a plane to London. The Chinese team had some follow-up activities, but Zhang Yuan was unable to participate.

Also on this day, Liverpool officially announced the signing of Milton Keynes' young midfielder, Dele Alli. He was Liverpool's only action during the winter break, the only signing.

There was not much movement in the Premier League transfer market throughout the winter break. Chelsea made the only two big moves. Fiorentina winger Cuadrado was introduced by Chelsea. This winger also attracted the attention of Juventus However, the price exceeded the expectations of the Marotta team, so they had to give up.

Another big move by Chelsea is to let go of German winger Schurrle. Schurrle's years at Chelsea were similar to those of Marin, and he failed to make a name for himself. He has gradually become a substitute under Mourinho.

Liverpool's schedule in January is also quite intensive. In just over half a month, Klopp has led the team to play 5 games. The first game is in the league against Aston Villa, Liverpool The away game won 2:0, and then played in the FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and the league. This is something that Klopp regrets.

His thinking is different from that of Hypia. Hypia doesn't pay much attention to the Carabao Cup, but Klopp hopes to build the players' confidence in him through the Carabao Cup championship. In the end, he still failed. One step can win the championship.

Liverpool's performance in the FA Cup was not very good. Liverpool was tied at home by Bolton and had to choose a rematch.

In another league game, that is, the league on January 1, Liverpool's momentum was not bad and they won West Ham United 31:2 at home.

Generally speaking, Liverpool's performance in the absence of Zhang Yuan during this period is still impressive. It is worth mentioning that Liverpool have only conceded a goal in these few games, that is, the home game against Chelsea. This cannot be said to be a miracle. Klopp is not a coach who is particularly good at training defense. What is the reason why Liverpool conceded so few goals? There is only one answer. 5 games, and it seems to have shown a good state.

This is definitely the gospel of Klopp, and also the gospel of Liverpool!
On the morning of February 2, Klopp took Dele Alli and Gerrard to attend the press conference before the FA Cup away game against Bolton, which can be regarded as Dele Alli's appearance.

"Dele is a great boy! We are sure he will have a bright future in Liverpool!" Klopp said when evaluating Dele Alli.

"Mr. Klopp, Zhang Yuan has returned to Liverpool, will he play in tomorrow's game?!" asked the reporter from the "Echo" in the audience.

"Yes, he's back! But he won't play tomorrow, I'm sure of that! He'll have an assessment later and we'll make arrangements according to his fitness!" Klopp explained .

Although Klopp is not happy that the shitty Asian Cup has to be arranged in January, he is lucky enough that Zhang Yuan can come back unscathed. Because of the time difference, Zhang Yuan actually returned to Liverpool on February 2. , but resting at home, did not participate in the team's training today, and will return to the training ground tomorrow. Klopp only talked with Zhang Yuan on the phone and did not meet.

"Mr. Klopp, what are your thoughts on tomorrow's game?"

"Thoughts?! Of course it's promotion! We are unfortunately out of the English League Cup, which is very disappointing. I hope that tomorrow's game can break into the discussion. The FA Cup is one of the best cups in England. We have to work hard for this honor, our goal is the championship!" Klopp made no secret of his ambition.

"Then do you think your current lineup is enough to cope with the challenge of fighting on the third line?!" In addition to the FA Cup, Liverpool also has the league and the Champions League. Liverpool's luck in the Champions League is simply against the sky. It is a really good signing, successfully avoiding Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Bayern, Juventus and other strong teams, and has a good chance of breaking into the quarterfinals.

"Our current injury situation has been brought under control. I am satisfied with the current lineup, which is enough to meet the challenges of the third-line battle!" Klopp looked very confident.

When Zhang Yuan returned to his home in Liverpool, he first had a good night’s sleep. He didn’t rest well on the plane. It would be a lie to say that he wasn’t tired during this period. In the past 20 days, he had completed 5 games. And as long as he was in the game, he was never replaced in advance, and he played the whole game. Only in the last round of the group match against the North Korean team did he get a rest time. How can he not be tired.

Klopp didn't see Zhang Yuan, but someone did. After training in the afternoon of February 2, Zhang Yuan's good friend Digan came to Zhang Yuan's home.

"Hey, buddy! Welcome back!" Deegan opened his arms as he got out of the car.

"Hello! Brother!" Zhang Yuan hugged Digan happily.

In the living room, Digan greeted Zhang Yuan's family members, and then sat on the sofa and chatted with Zhang Yuan.

"I really didn't expect that you led your national team to win the championship!" Degan said with a smile.

"Tch, you mean that our national team is weak, don't forget that we performed well in the World Cup last year!" Zhang Yuan rolled his eyes, our national team is as bad as you said.

"Haha, it's not bad to score only one point in total!" Degan disagreed.

"Then you were swept by the German team 7:1, what level is it?!" Zhang Yuan unceremoniously revealed Digan's scar.

"It was an accident! It's just an accident!" Digan was stunned for a moment, smiled embarrassingly, and then talked about Zhang Yuan, as if he had forgotten about it, and was severely slapped by Zhang Yuan. , To this day, no Brazilian player is willing to mention that Degan really smacked his mouth.

"Don't take it to heart, haha, I'm just talking! We are not very good, but we are very united and we work hard. The level of Asia is indeed not very high as you said. It is not that surprising to be able to win the championship! "Zhang Yuan concluded.

"Okay, tell me about Mr. Klopp! The team seems to be doing well recently!" Zhang Yuan laughed.

"God, I didn't come here to talk to you about him?!"

"What do you want to do?!"

"I want to ask if you didn't bring me any New Year's gift?!"

Zhang Yuanjue fell, there is really no such thing!
"Mr. Klopp, he is a lunatic!" Digan said fiercely.

Such an answer surprised Zhang Yuan a little. He wondered why Klopp was a lunatic.

Then Digan said that Klopp's training is more about running than the previous head coach. Of course, the players have known this for a long time, but it was only during the training that everyone discovered that this head coach is a pervert. , He asked the players to run all the time on the training ground. Reminiscent of his mad dog flow, Zhang Yuan would not feel so strange.

From Degan's words, Zhang Yuan has a feeling that Degan is not interested in Klopp, but the specific reason is difficult for Zhang Yuan to ask and he doesn't know what's going on.

The reason for this is only clear to Degan himself, because Klopp has put him under tremendous pressure. This pressure does not come from training. Degan has also experienced the leadership of the devil coach Magath and can fear devil training. The key reason is tactical.

Klopp emphasizes high-pressure pressing, and the overall movement must be very fast. Once the ball is lost in the frontcourt, it will immediately form a counterattack. If there is a chance, it will give you a counterattack on the spot. However, such a price is not without it. He is not very used to this kind of tactics, so the support to the defense line is not in place, and the pressure of the defense is easily transmitted to Digan and his central defender partner. Do you think he can enjoy Klopp's tactics? !

(End of this chapter)