Green Dragon

Chapter 651 Rain at Anfield
Relying on Long Shute's sudden explosion in the second half, Liverpool reversed West Ham United 4-2 in the away game, and finally they were not defeated in the first game of the new year.

The next 21st round of the league is scheduled for January 1, ten days later.

This does not mean that Liverpool got a 10-day break, but because they have to participate in a League Cup game in the middle.

On January 1th, relying on a half-main and half-substitute lineup, Liverpool beat Stoke City 6-4 in an away game without any risk, and won the first round of the League Cup semi-final, basically advancing with half a foot. the final.

In this game, Long Shute did not even enter the 18-man squad—after all, this is a two-round home and away game. Even if the away game loses 0-5, he still has the confidence to make it back after returning to Anfield situation.

Proper rest is more beneficial to him and the team than not participating in all games without landing—not to mention, his and Emma's physical energy consumption has been a bit huge recently...
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"Okay, the New Year is finally over. From now on, if I find someone immersed in the New Year's atmosphere and can't extricate themselves, we will take necessary punishment measures."

In the training session on January 1, Rogers emphasized discipline to his disciples:

"We played well in the first half, leading the table with 26 points ahead of No. [-], but I'm sure, as you all know, it doesn't mean anything. If we don't be more vigilant, in every training and game With all their energy, the Premier League championship trophy will not fly into our hands by itself.

The next two weeks will be another major test for us, Arsenal and Manchester United, such opponents should not require me to waste my saliva on introduction.Both games are home and I'm not accepting any results other than wins! "

Rogers' character is not particularly firm, but as many people have commented, he is a little weak, but this time he has no intention of compromising and giving in to opponents such as Arsenal and the Red Devils.

The character of the head coach often affects the players. If he doesn't have self-confidence, how can the players unite against the enemy? !

As the captain, Long Shute clenched his fists tightly:
"I was too careless in the last Northwest Derby (referring to the double red meeting). This time, we will definitely let Van Gaal and Manchester United pay back twice!"

Henderson, who missed the previous game due to injury, also patted his chest:
"Fuck Manchester United! Let everyone know that England's red will always belong to Liverpool!"

Although the match between Liverpool and Manchester United was clearly behind Arsenal, neither the head coach nor the players took the London arsenal to heart at all.

The home game against Arsenal... still need to watch it? -
1 month 13 day.

The time in China is already 4 o'clock in the morning, and it is 8 o'clock in the evening in England.

Say it's 8 o'clock, but you know, the sun goes down at 4 o'clock in the afternoon in Liverpool, and those who have nothing to do in winter are probably already under the covers...

At such a moment, Anfield Stadium is definitely the public place with the most concentrated population in the entire city of Liverpool, not one of them.

"Crack crackle crackle..."

The first leg of Liverpool's clash with Arsenal took place in the summer of August, which was still the hottest season.

After 20 minutes of the game, there was a sudden shower at the Emirates Stadium, which seriously disrupted the tactical deployment of both sides.

But today is different.

At noon on this day, the entire northwestern part of England was shrouded in rain, and some areas with slightly higher altitudes even had snowflakes. After entering the night, small ice crystals and small snowflakes gradually appeared in the rain. The temperature in the urban area of ​​Liverpool It is also slowly approaching 0 degrees.

Arsene Wenger, who just walked out of the player tunnel, looked at the snow and rain flying all over the sky, and couldn't help shaking his head:

"It's raining so hard in this damn place, and it's colder than London!"

The security guard standing beside him immediately sprayed him:
"Nonsense, have you ever studied geography in junior high school? This is the north!"
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"Finally check your equipment, shin guards, gloves, spiked boots, and shoelaces. Those who are afraid of the cold still have time to change into a pair of pants! Come on, give me a fucking move!"

"Substitutes should keep warm, get up and take a few steps when it's time to move, and don't freeze on the bench!"

In the home dressing room at Anfield, the voice of assistant manager Mike Marsh was still echoing.

Two equipment administrators were busy back and forth around the eleven starting players.

"Long, I found that you never seem to be afraid of the cold?"

Firmino said enviously while wearing tight thermal trousers.

Although he played in the Bundesliga for several years, he was born in Brazil and still couldn't bear the cold climate of the British Isles. It was okay in summer, but when it rained in winter, he really didn't even want to go out the door...

Long Shute raised his hands:
"Who said that? I'm wearing gloves today!"

"cut!"

Several teammates hissed dismissively, and the itchy Emrejan even extended a middle finger...

"Coach," Long Shute immediately patted him on the shoulder, and then shouted, "Emre's condition today is not suitable for the starting lineup. I suggest that he be a substitute."

Rogers was a little surprised, he hadn't encountered such a thing.

But since Boss Long spoke, should he think about it?
But the German teenager was immediately discouraged. He hugged Long Shute's arm and explained to the head coach with a smile:

"Boss, I'm joking with the captain. I'm in good health, aren't I, captain?"

Coutinho, who was sitting in the corner, looked at them and couldn't help muttering in his native language:
"Really... the ball master!"

He didn't know that no matter whether he spoke Portuguese or Spanish, Long Shute could understand it! -
"It's really annoying when it rains."

Wenger said to himself again.

Because less than 10 minutes into the game, his team... conceded the goal!

This is from Emre Can's explosive shot from the left side of the penalty area. Although Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech tried his best to make a save, but due to the slippery turf, the speed of the ball became faster and fiercer. He could only use both hands. Palm Zhan's shot was shot, as for where to shoot...he was completely irresponsible.

The bounced ball landed at the feet of Firmino on the right side of the small penalty area. "Brazilian Wen Zhaolun" flicked his left foot lightly, and then drew the football from between Koscielny's legs into the near corner!
1-0!

The "Song of Firmino" suddenly sounded in the KOP stands, and the Brazilian, who opened the scoring first, ran towards the corner flag area, while taking off his No. 11 jersey, revealing himself... a black long-sleeved tights .

Long Shute couldn't help laughing:
You're not going to show your muscles, why do you have to take off your clothes?

The referee unceremoniously gave the Brazilian a yellow card, and Firmino didn't care.

Rogers was very unhappy:
"Only 10 minutes into the game, I took the initiative to apply for a yellow card. I really don't understand the thoughts of these South Americans! Or Long is more like an Englishman. He never undresses inexplicably!"

Can it be different?

After all, he is from "England of Asia"!
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Whether it is Liverpool playing at home or Arsenal coming from afar, the players on both sides are actually no strangers to the rainy and snowy weather. Except for those newcomers who have just landed in the Premier League, they will encounter such conditions in at least one-third of their games every year. bad weather.

The rainy and snowy weather will undoubtedly greatly affect the actions of the players on the court, and it will also greatly reduce the tactical arrangements of the coaches of both sides.

On this kind of turf, you can't expect players to play smooth passing and cutting cooperation. Slips, accidents and mistakes are bound to become the main theme of the game.

Even Mohe player Long Shute had to be more vigilant. He minimized the number of high-speed runs, stayed more in the position of a defensive midfielder, and handed over the work of charging to other teammates in the frontcourt.

Emre Can once thought that he had become the core of the team's offense. He shot two consecutive long-range shots into the goal area within 5 minutes. Unfortunately, without exception, he did not escape Cech's ten fingers. Get him a goal.

The impetuous German teenager didn't even enter the penalty area for his fourth shot, and was directly blocked by Ramsey stretching his foot.

Petr Cech, who was guarding the door, just wanted to take a breath, when he saw Ramsey who had just completed the blockade and continued to rush forward like crazy!
Long Shute, who stayed ten meters away from the penalty area, lightly pulled the ball horizontally, out of the way of Giroud who was closest to him, and then shot with the inside of his foot!
26 meters away from the goal line, unguarded, unmarked!
Is such a shot difficult for Long Shute?

"Boom!"

Cech's right hand has been stretched to the extreme, but he still can't reach the top edge of the goal. He can only watch the black and white football spinning and spinning, as if being pulled by an invisible silk thread, flying lightly into the goal. The top corner of the goal!
2-0!

Liverpool scored two consecutive cities in 16 minutes!

(End of this chapter)