Green Dragon

Chapter 639
After the 8-2 victory over Southampton, the two-month devil's schedule also officially began.

"Yesterday's Carling Cup, although we fell behind after the start, everyone's performance was obvious to all. Both the process and the result were satisfactory. The FA even had a bit of a hard time selecting the best player. Nevertheless, I still want to make a few suggestions. This question, I hope everyone can improve it in future training and competitions..."

It's the second day of training sessions, and Liverpool's chief performance analyst Glenn Driscoll is leading the players to review the previous game.

——Watching videos and summarizing experience is also part of the training.

When he finished speaking, other members of the coaching staff also made supplements according to their respective responsibilities.

The last one to speak was of course Rogers:

"Gentlemen, December is here and I hope everyone is ready.

Rotation and competition will still be the keywords during this period, we must ensure that we get through this difficult schedule in the best condition and try our best to minimize injuries.

We have another round of Europa League group stage next week, two rounds of League Cup semi-finals and an FA Cup game in January, everyone will get plenty of playing time, I hope no one will be there Complaining about playing too many games! "

There was a burst of relaxed laughter in the conference room.

Thanks to the rotation tactics, except for long-term injuries, every player has indeed got a lot of opportunities to play. Even the second goalkeeper Bogdan has played nearly 10 times in half a season. Most people feel uncomfortable with the status quo. Very satisfied.

"OK, this is the end of the morning training. The players who started yesterday can rest freely in the afternoon, and the rest of the normal training will be disbanded."

Rogers clapped his hands and added:
"Oh, by the way, Jordan, Long, Lucas, the three of you stay one step away."
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After about 20 seconds, the meeting room was completely empty.

In addition to Long Shute, Henderson, and Lucas, the coaching staff only left Rodgers and Mike Marsh.

Long Shute was a little puzzled.

Of course he is the absolute core of the team, Henderson is the captain, and Lucas is a veteran in the team, but he is just a rotation player. Calling them together, is it to hold a team meeting?

But... recently the team has won consecutive games, everyone has basically been satisfied with the number of appearances, and the atmosphere in the locker room has always been very good, so there is really no need to do anything extra, right?

Rogers didn't explain it himself, it was Mike Marsh who spoke first.

This former professional player who came out of the Kirkby youth academy and played more than 100 games for Liverpool has returned to work in Liverpool since 2009. His qualifications are older than the head coach.

"It's like this," he coughed a little, "Jordan made a suggestion to the coaching staff, and he hopes that every player on the team will take corresponding responsibilities according to their own abilities."

Long Shute raised his eyebrows and couldn't help looking at Henderson.

What does this guy mean?
What does it mean to assume corresponding responsibilities?
Does it mean that I scored too many goals?
Please, Captain, please take a look at the assist list, who is the No.1 person?
We haven't said that you just recuperate from illness and don't work, yet you are the first to sue?

Fortunately, before Long Shute was about to beat Henderson violently, Mike Marsh quickly changed his words:
"What Jordan meant was that he wanted someone with more leadership qualities to be captain of the team."

Henderson nodded again and again, he didn't want to be torn to pieces by the eyes of Big Brother Long...

team leader?

Long Shute was taken aback.

Although the captain's armband has been worn on his left arm during Henderson's injury, he has no intention of occupying this position.

On the one hand, in the modern football world, the gold content of the team captain has dropped significantly; on the other hand, he has just joined the team and directly staged an infighting scene of grabbing the team and seizing power... It is not beneficial to the recovering club.

Even if he joined AC Milan at his peak, he never competed with Ambrosini or Kaka for the captain's armband.

So Long Shute shook his head:
"Jordan, I am very grateful for your generosity, but... I have no special requirements in this regard."

But Henderson also shook his head:
"No, listen to me, Dragon. Do you know how much extra pressure I've put on for quite a while because of the captain's armband?

You may not understand, dragon.After Steven left, fans and the media have always compared me with him, including myself, and I couldn't help but do so.

But the result was disappointing. He became the captain of the team at the age of 23, and then he led the team to win the Champions League at the age of 25. He has also become a world-class midfielder and even entered the top three of the Golden Globe Awards. .

I am also 25 years old this year, but I have never been a top player. My biggest hope is that one day I will be able to enter the 50-man squad for the Ballon d'Or. Just one time is enough..."

He also said a lot afterwards about the expectations and pressures he was under, the hopes and disappointments he experienced.

Long Shute joined Liverpool for half a season, and they have never communicated for such a long time.

Henderson concluded by saying:
"I thought about it for a long time when I was recovering from my injury. This is not my sudden impulse, but I have a request."

Long Shu nodded:
"You said."

He has been moved by this sincere but incompetent captain.

Just listen to Henderson say:

"If possible, stay at Liverpool as long as possible."

Long Shute suddenly laughed:
"Unless there is another financial crisis and all my properties go bankrupt at the same time, I will definitely retire at this club. Thank you, Jordan. Although I don't want to be the captain, I thank you."

Henderson almost vomited blood:

I have been so humble from the bottom of my heart, why do you still say such a sentence? !
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At Liverpool's daily press conference on December 12, Rodgers took the initiative to announce the news:

"After careful consideration and friendly consultations, we have made some adjustments to the selection of the captain of the team:

No. 8 player Long Shute served as the first captain, No. 14 player Jordan Henderson and No. 21 player Lucas Leiva served as the second and third captains respectively. It is believed that under the leadership of the three captains, Liverpool players There will be more unity and a more harmonious locker room atmosphere. "

Beside him, the three captains lined up one by one, each of them had a faint smile on their faces, and they looked really harmonious.

But the reporters didn't care about this, they quickly used their talents and concocted a series of eye-catching news:
"The dragon's tumor is revealed! Gerald's appointed successor has been completely excluded by him!"

"The vice-captain has been robbed of power for many years! Henderson, under the power of lust, can only force himself to smile!"

"Rodgers has become an accomplice of the dragon! There is only one voice in the Red Army locker room!"

"The majority of players dare not speak out! Many generals conspired to escape from Anfield in Dongchuang!"

"Give me back the captain! The Chinese owners are destroying Liverpool's tradition!"

"The odds of winning the championship have plummeted! How will Liverpool survive the devil's schedule with internal and external troubles?!"

Long Shutui curled his lips.

Lao Tzu's team is clearly advancing on all fronts, why suddenly become "internal and external troubles"? !

(End of this chapter)