Reborn Liverpool

Chapter 208 Liverpool's Youth Storm
Looking at the figure of Klopp leaving, Zhang Mai finally let out a long breath.

It’s good that Klopp knows it well. Zhang Mai remembers that in the next 2 league rounds until the end of February, Liverpool in history only achieved a record of one win and one tie.

The Red Army was able to beat Tottenham and Chelsea, but lost to Swansea, Leicester City and Hull City. The reason is that Coutinho and Emre Can were used.

Both of these two are people who only pursue personal achievements, and occupy a lot of ball possessions. They are naturally different from Klopp's full-court press and high-speed attack.

Now that Emre Can has been driven away, and Uncle Zha's cautious use of Coutinho has been awakened, the second half of the dismounting stage should be able to pass safely.

Liverpool's training ground is now very lively. The newcomers Andrew Robertson and Pickford are both energetic and energetic boys, holding back their energy and working hard in training.

The players of the whole team are also virtually divided into three parts:

One is the old players left by Rodgers, headed by captain Henderson, including Klein, Moreno, Sakho, Lovren, Milner, Klavan, Matip, Sturridge, Ilori , Origi, Ince, etc.

The second is the South American players, headed by Coutinho, including South American players such as Firmino, Lallana, Lucas and Joe Gomez, but with Coutinho sluggish, everyone else There are signs of going elsewhere.

The third is the latest player to join the Red Army in the hands of Klopp in the past two years, headed by Zhang Mai, including Van Dijk, Mane, Mbappé, Chamberlain, Wijnaldum, Pickford, Robertson, Gerard Rujic and Karius, as well as Arnold, who was just promoted from the reserve team this year.

Although Zhang Mai is the youngest player in the first team of the Red Army, no one in the team would treat him that way. His superior strength and record, humble appearance and inner power that shocked the entire Premier League made people unknowingly regard Zhang Mai as a The team's most terrifying boss-level character.

As a result, Zhang Mai has become the link to maintain the relationship between the three major players. Captain Henderson often consults with Zhang Mai whenever he has something to do, instead of talking secretly like Uncle Scumbag.

For example, there was a dispute in today's team training match. The left-back Robertson of the substitute team stopped Coutinho's right breakthrough with a clean tackle. It was not a big deal, but the goalkeeper Pickford of the substitute team De applauded loudly from behind and gave Robertson high fives to encourage him. This time the Brazilian couldn't help himself.

An exasperated Coutinho rushed to Pickford to explain. The pink rookie Pickford was a little confused, and the captain Henderson ran over to persuade him to no avail. The Brazilian was still yelling, and the instigator Robertson was about to explode. , the game was also forced to temporarily suspend.

Klopp, who is an old god, is eating melons on the sidelines, as if he wants to see how the players will settle themselves.

Zhang Mai had no choice but to step forward to mediate under Henderson's earnest eyes, and held down the people on both sides with all his strength.

Coutinho was afraid of being beaten, so he flashed fast; Pickford was relieved, but Zhang Mai patiently reasoned with Robertson, who seemed quiet on the side.

Zhang Mai is really a bit of a headache, Pickford and Robertson are not fuel-efficient lamps!

Pickford is better. The grassroots kid born in 94 has played all levels of British professional leagues since 2012. His optimistic and tough on-court style can turn into madness if he is not careful, but this Guys are still pretty quiet in life.

Robertson is different. Although he is in the same year and the same month as Pique, this Scot born in Glasgow has a brave and aggressive factor in his bones, and he also has a virtue on and off the field. It can be understood as a "walking man". Powder kegs"!
"Andrew, we are the same. We are both outsiders in England. An eye for an eye is our necessary defensive weapon!"

Zhang Mai put his arms around Robertson's shoulders and began to brainwash:
"But it is a little different on the football field. First of all, football is a team competition. Before going crazy, we have to consider whether it will cause damage to the team; In disputes, you must adopt an attitude of persuasion rather than judgment, unless one day you can beat me!"

Zhang Mai saw Robertson nod at the beginning, and when he heard the look in the back began to show unruly eyes, he immediately raised his stick of force.

"Okay, I understand, it's my own people who shouldn't talk with their fists!"

Sure enough, he is a future world-class left back, and Robertson's mind is not all gunpowder.

"That's right! Use football to talk on the football field. If you want to do it, you can make an appointment after the game."

Zhang Mai finally encouraged the Scots to be fearless, but after seeing Robertson's bright eyes, he began to regret it...

Liverpool will usher in the 1nd round of the league on January 21, with a home game against Swansea at Anfield Stadium.

On the 20th, Klopp deployed a bold lineup of the main team for intra-team competitions, and the effect was not bad. In the end, he defeated the substitute team 4-2.

This time the main team lineup is:
13 - Pickford;

66-Arnold, 6-Lovren, 4-Van Dijk, 23-Robertson;
15- Chamberlain, 5- Wijnaldum, 10- Zhang Mai;

12- Mbappé, 11- Firmino, 9- Mane.

Zhang Mai made a rough calculation, and the average age of this lineup is exactly 22 years old, isn't it?
"Yes! Today's main team members are tomorrow's starters. Let's create a youthful storm for the Red Army at Anfield!"

With a big wave of Klopp's hand, his unshaven face showed a particularly flying look, which made the "old men" of the substitute team look envious and jealous.

Zhang Mai immediately remembered another famous name of Klopp in world football - "Where Klopp goes, there will be a youth storm!"

Klopp is truly known to the world, but also from his coaching of Dortmund in 2008, Klopp spent 3 years at the Westfalenstadion to build the Hornets into an invincible king. Ski, Shinji Kagawa, Gotze, Hummels... These famous names in the future, together with Klopp, snatched two Bundesliga games in the 2010-2011 season and 2011-2012 season from the hands of the Bundesliga giant Bayern Munich. champion.

When Klopp took over the coach of Dortmund, the team was always shy due to debt problems. Klopp could use very limited funds in the transfer market. The most expensive Lewandowski and Hummels he bought It was only 450 million euros, and Shinji Kagawa was only 35 euros.

It was under such extremely difficult and difficult conditions that Klopp used his extraordinary vision and wisdom to create an incredible young guard. -In the 25 UEFA Champions League season, all the way through, the momentum was overwhelming, and the semi-finals made Real Madrid suffer. Lewandowski's senior four became popular overnight.

Klopp and his disciples swept the Bundesliga with an unstoppable youthful storm, and almost swept the Champions League. It is a pity that the Bundesliga and the Champions League in 2013 became Klopp's last glory in Dortmund.

Because of his inability to retain players, the Young Guards he built by himself were dismantled in the next two seasons.

Klopp has now become the head coach of Liverpool. His football emphasizes speed and oppression, which is very entertaining. His personality is passionate and friendly, which makes Liverpool harmonious and competitive; and he can easily mingle with the fans. The unique personality charm fits seamlessly with Liverpool's trinity tradition of "coach, player and fan".

At the beginning of taking office, Klopp started a drastic transformation with the full support of the club, gradually improving the team's lineup.

Klopp, who advocates speed and passion, has a very different lineup in Liverpool than Dortmund. However, in general, Liverpool's core style of play is still high pressure and high-speed impact. Now Zhang Mai, Mane, Mbappe , Even Robertson and Arnold, without exception, are not good at speed.

And the biggest difference in Liverpool is that Klopp's support from the club is unmatched by Dortmund. When Liverpool's lineup lacks the final puzzle piece, the club's attitude is to buy, buy, buy!

What kind of high-priced transfer, what is the most expensive player, as long as it is what Liverpool needs, Klopp can speak to the club without hesitation.

The most important thing is that Zhang Mai, Mbappe, Robertson, Arnold, Gomez are also very young, and Mane, Salah, Van Dijk, Wijnaldum will have at least three to five years of their peak period , From Dortmund to Liverpool, Klopp's youth storm blew up again, and even this storm was stronger and more terrifying than before.

(End of this chapter)