There is a dream called football

Chapter 203 Rotation Tactics
rotation.

Benitez decided to rotate at home, because the next New Year's Day is to play Chelsea, this schedule is too abnormal.

For this he called Gerald.

"Stephen, you know it's my first time to come to the Premier League. I've heard of the cruelty of the Premier League, but after I really experienced it, I realized that I still didn't think much about it before."

"I decided to rotate at home, but that would probably lose, do you think the fans will accept that?"

Gerrard nodded, "I think even if the fans don't understand in the short term, they will accept it in the long run."

"Ok."

So in the Christmas game at Anfield, fans saw a Liverpool team made up of substitutes.

Li Qiao.

Gerald.

Baros.

Alonso.

None of these main players played, and the fans saw many young faces, many of whom had just come from the second team.

The commentator laughed: "Could it be that this is Benitez's Christmas gift to the fans? A young version of Liverpool?"

"Haha."

The fans are a little upset, at least it shouldn't be like this at home. It's New Year's Eve, you can't make people feel bad.

But at this time, the Saints themselves were also in trouble, and many things had not been resolved.

After the start of the game, Liverpool played very proactively on the pitch. These young people may be trying to get the appreciation of the head coach. After playing, they worked very hard and fought for every ball.

In this way, although the scene was chaotic, Liverpool did not lose the wind on the scene, and Benitez was also happy.

Li Qiao thought that at this time last year, he was also appreciated by Mourinho because of his hard work, and he entered the first team since then.

There are very few opportunities for young people, and as long as they are obtained, they must be cherished. This is what the players on the field think.

The fans were very excited.

"These little guys are not stage fright at all."

"Of course, they are children of Anfield."

"Hahaha."

However, Southampton is an adult team after all, they are more experienced, and they are still very sharp to seize the opportunity to counterattack.

Soon Southampton went straight behind Liverpool and hit a counterattack.

The goal was not scored, but it was enough to make the Anfield fans break out in a cold sweat, and Benitez also mumbled that the goal was caused by a goal lost in midfield.

"Still young."

In fact, it is enough to kick the ball with one kick, but I thought too much, took a few more steps, and lost the ball in a very dangerous area.

This is a matter of experience. If Gerrard or Alonso is dribbling the ball, they will know that the ball cannot be conceded in this area, otherwise it will be very troublesome.

However, the youth army Liverpool still withstood the first half, and the 0-0 score made Benitez himself feel quite incredible.

In the locker room, Benitez smiled and said: "I know what you are thinking? Big Brother will save you, right?"

"But let me tell you, I thought about it, so I put them all on the bench."

The main players didn't sign up for this game, that is to say, no matter how miserable Liverpool's situation is, they can only rely on these young people, which also means fighting with their backs.

"Boys? The European competition will start again in February. Not only do I depend on you for this game, but I may also have to let you play in the league for the next game."

"Fame is just around the corner."

*****
In the second half, these main players drank hot coffee and felt very comfortable watching the younger players play.

"I really want to have more time to rest." Barosh laughed.

"Haha, then you can go to the reserve team."

"I don't want to."

"Haha."

There was chatter and laughter in the stands, but the situation on the pitch changed suddenly, Southampton launched a quick counterattack, and Liverpool players handballed in the penalty area.

A small move, but caught by the referee, he decisively pointed to the penalty spot.

Anfield was angry. The fans thought it was an unintentional handball. Of course, it was not clear whether it was intentional or not after the game. They only knew that the action was very small.

But since the referee made the decision, it is a penalty kick, there is no doubt about it.

The Southampton penalty kicker stood in front of the goal. He swayed the ball and ignored Dudek's provocation.

And Dudek danced his best noodle dance in front of the goal. Exaggerated body movements are a huge interference for any player.

Li Qiao in the stands burst into a smile. This action was seen on TV in the previous life, and it was Dudek's biggest feature.

The commentator was also amused, "What kind of dance is this? Could it be a dance with Polish characteristics?"

The Southampton shooter paused before shooting. He thought he was trying to trick Dudek into choosing the direction of the save, but unexpectedly, Dudek didn't move. In this way, the kicker panicked.

He pushed the right side of the goal, and this weak shot was held down by Dudek, and the audience burst into thunderous applause, which was as wonderful as scoring a goal.

The commentary also had to say: "The Poles saved the team."

Dudek raised his arms and shouted.

"Wow, this guy is really good at taking penalties."

Barosh found that when training penalty kicks, Dudek seemed to be able to guess the ending, and he always jumped in the right direction.

Benitez looked at the time, and there was not much left. Of course, 0-0 is acceptable, but these young people are actually playing well. Can there be any surprises?
Like scoring a goal at the last moment?
perhaps!

In fact, the players are also waiting for the coach's instructions. If the coach's request is to continue to attack, then everyone will attack.

If the coach wants to 0-0, everyone should defend. This is a very important thing, because football is a whole, and the direction must be controlled by the head coach in many cases.

After Benitez thought about it, the ambition of the big-name coach still couldn't be restrained, and he asked the team to continue to attack.

"Liverpool was still attacking at the last moment." The commentator was also a little surprised.

High center Neil is the absolute fulcrum of Liverpool's offense at this time. Benitez has used this set many times, and it has been tried and tested in the league.

The ball was passed into the penalty area again and again, and Neal also played everything a high center forward should do. Finally, at 88 minutes into the game, Liverpool's offense blossomed and Neal smashed the ball into the goal.

1:0.

Liverpool's youngsters were celebrating like crazy, at the moment it was like they had won it all.

"Haha, I'm not so excited even if I win the league championship."

Benitez also rushed to hug these children.

"Well done, boys."

Anfield is ringing again You'll Never Walk Alone.

Li Qiao and Gerald also sang along.

"you'll never Walk Alone."

"you'll never Walk Alone."

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(End of this chapter)