Super Coach

Text] 422 Promise to the Dead

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Liverpool versus Manchester United will always be the most eye-catching matchup in the Premier League.

The collision between these two arguably the greatest and most outstanding teams in the history of the English League can always bring some unforgettable scenes to the fans, some of which are joy, and some of which are pain.

When the referee Willie blew the whistle to end the game, at that moment, the entire Anfield stadium was speechless.

It's not that they haven't suffered defeats, and it's not that they don't have the courage to accept defeats, but when they watched Liverpool lose 0:1 to Manchester United at Anfield Stadium, they were more helpless.

Perhaps the only thing they are proud of is that they bravely used proactive offensive tactics to deal with Manchester United, but their most hated opponent adopted defensive counterattack tactics that were almost iron-barrel-like.

The two teams seemed to be conducting offensive and defensive drills. Liverpool had the advantage throughout the game, but could not attack for a long time. Especially in the second half, the running ability of Liverpool players dropped significantly. The impact of a double match in a week made them exhausted. Manchester United Taking advantage of a counterattack, Giggs assisted Forlan and the ball went in!

A chance ruined Liverpool's 90 minutes of hard work.

Yang Chengzhuo stood on the edge of the court, and the final kill was his specialty. He often killed his opponent, but when the opponent used his special trick to kill him, he felt a fire in his heart. He wanted to explode, but he had to Bear with it.

He said that if you lose, you have to lose with your head up!

What a pity. Are you still in the mood to drink? Ferguson walked over with a smile.

Of course! Yang Cheng, instead of being depressed, laughed, After the press conference, I'll wait for you in the office!

He also has an office of his own at Anfield, but he doesn't come here very often.

Rare, rare! Ferguson smiled.

Seeing his appearance, Yang Cheng knew in his heart that he was here to ridicule him on purpose. He smiled coldly, Shameless! and then turned around and left. He didn't like to stay and accept Ferguson's ridicule and blows.

Ferguson laughed behind him,

Although even he himself felt depressed and unhappy during the game, the result was satisfactory. At least Manchester United won, right?

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The locker room was quiet, and the players all lowered their heads. Sweat dripped down their cheeks and onto the floor of the locker room, but no one paid attention.

This is Liverpool's second defeat this season and Yang Cheng's first home defeat in recent years. This blow is not a big blow to Liverpool.

But just now, when Yang Cheng walked into the locker room, he just said, We lost a game that we are proud of!

Is there a difference between being proud and not proud when losing?

Gerrard clenched his fists tightly, stared at the floor with wide eyes, and gritted his teeth. It was obvious that his heart was full of resentment at this moment. It didn't matter who he lost to, he just couldn't lose to Manchester United!

***! Gerald stood up suddenly, turned around and punched the closet behind him with a bang, which frightened every teammate in the locker room to look up and look at him.

***! There was another bang.

***Manchester United! There was another bang.

Bang ~ bang ~ bang ~

Don't do this, Steven! Hyypia and other people around him immediately gathered around and pulled Gerald hard.

I'm not willing to give in, I'm not willing to give in! Gerald grabbed Hyypia's shoulders and roared.

We worked so hard, we fought hard, why do we still lose? Why do we still lose? Gerrard felt annoyed and guilty because he felt that he was sorry for the players in the stands who cheered for them for 90 minutes.

They came to Anfield hoping to see a scene in which Liverpool massacred Manchester United, but the end result was what it is now. How disappointed should they be?

I'm not willing to give in! Gerald sat back in his seat, but he was still muttering. His shoulders were shaking slightly, but his head was buried between his legs, so no one could see it. His mood at this moment.

Everyone understands that after Owen left the team, Gerrard became the flag of Liverpool. Although the captain is Hyypia, Hyypia is an outsider after all. Liverpool fans recognize Gerrard, so Place all your hopes on Gerrard, hoping that he can lead the team to the championship.

However, after losing this game, Liverpool fell to fourth in the league, but Manchester United stepped on Liverpool's shoulders and climbed to the league leader's position. This is definitely an unbearable ending for Liverpool.

***! Carragher cursed one after another, sat back down in his seat, and sulked.

I really can’t blame anyone for this loss. Yang Cheng made no mistakes and the players worked very hard. The only thing that can be blamed is that Manchester United’s tactics were too depressing and they actually played defensively, which lacked the dignity of a strong team.

No one can understand the thoughts of these people, because only players born and raised in Liverpool can understand the feeling of Liverpool losing to Manchester United, the guilt that can drive people crazy.

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Yes, although I am very reluctant, I must congratulate Manchester United. They have become the leader of the Premier League, but I have to remind Ferguson and Manchester United that you'd better stay in that position longer. I, and My Liverpool will definitely kick you off your throne!

At the post-match press conference, Yang Cheng said the above angrily when asked about Manchester United winning the Premier League after defeating Liverpool.

For me, that is a huge challenge. I came to the Premier League to end the monopoly of Manchester United and Arsenal on the Premier League championship. I hope to lead Liverpool to win the championship, and I also firmly believe that we will definitely win it. Champion! Yang Cheng said firmly.

But, may I ask Mr. Yang Cheng, will the players be affected after Liverpool lost to Manchester United? A reporter stood up and asked. The relationship between the two teams makes the English Derby particularly important.

I firmly believe that in the face of any crisis, my players will never let me down. Their tenacious quality and the spirit of Liverpool in them will prove my words!

When reporters asked Ferguson what Yang Cheng had just said, the old guy nodded with a smile.

If another team can win the league championship, I think that would be a good thing. I really hope to see a third team that is qualified to win the league. That would be really bad for us, but I also always believe that it is impossible for a newly formed team and a head coach who has just arrived in the Premier League to win the Premier League championship.

As we all know, the most severe test of the Premier League is not during the winter break, but in the three months of February, March, and April, that is, the period after the winter break. At that time, it is the biggest test for a team. The test, and from a personal point of view, I don't think Liverpool can survive until that time. Shacha paused for a moment, and the respected Premier League coach unexpectedly said with a smile: Maybe , they will fall completely behind before the winter break, and may even fall out of the top 4. I am looking forward to this happening!

Reporters on the scene knew what Ferguson meant.

Today's Liverpool attaches great importance to running, but lacks control of rhythm, which makes them consume a lot of physical energy in every game, and injuries will also increase, especially with the arrival of winter, and there is no winter break. , the intensive schedule is enough to collapse Liverpool.

So Ferguson's assertion is not unreasonable.

Regarding this, Yang Cheng smiled confidently, Then we'll see!

A reporter at the scene took advantage of this period to ask Ferguson about some transfer rumors.

It is reported that Manchester United is interested in Ajax's leading striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Ferguson is noncommittal. He said that the Swedish striker is outstanding, but it is not easy to get him.

Excuse me Sir, where is Xavi Alonso from Real Sociedad?

Ferguson winked at the reporter for a while and laughed: Xabi Alonso is a very outstanding midfielder. He has very comprehensive midfield skills and he has extraordinary talent. , is the rarest type of midfielder in today’s football, and he is still very young, I admire him very much!”

As we all know, Ferguson always wanted Manchester United to become more controlling.

In this case, why did you let Bei Long go? Yang Cheng said sarcastically.

Ferguson smiled slightly and did not answer.

Yang Cheng knew clearly in his heart that he was reminding himself that Xavi Alonso was a scarce commodity and everyone wanted to get it.

Of course, Ferguson's move was to demonstrate and put pressure on Yang Cheng. The Chinese knew it well, and the negotiations with Real Sociedad have never made breakthrough progress. The other party has always insisted on a high price and refused to let go.

Yang Cheng has nothing to do about this, but the current situation of the team forces him to pay more attention to the position of the organizational midfielder. For this reason, he has identified two players and hopes to transfer them during the winter break. Bring one of them to Anfield so he can be more confident of the league title.

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Drinking with Ferguson is a very interesting thing, because among the two people, one will definitely be depressed and drinking, while the other will talk loudly.

Often the winner doesn't drink enough, while the loser always tries to tease the winner in every possible way. He has to watch him drink too much before he feels satisfied and happy, as if he has repaid the one-shot attack on the court. hatred.

After drinking, Yang Cheng went to the administrative office again and talked with Rick Parry about signings during the winter break. The club's transfer budget was not high, and there was no way to provide Yang Cheng with too much transfer fee. This has become a major obstacle for Yang Cheng to introduce players.

We are already preparing to re-sign some sponsorship contracts, and the money will be remitted in the summer, so you will have a more relaxed transfer fee this summer, but during the winter break... Rick Parry smiled bitterly.

Rick Parry and David Morse are well aware of the current situation of Liverpool. Yang Cheng wanted a playmaking midfielder in the summer, but they failed to get one. This led to Liverpool's current predicament. .

How much can you give me during the winter break? Yang Cheng asked directly.

No more than 5 million euros! Rick Parry himself found it hard to say, it was too shabby.

Yang Cheng nodded, It should be changed. A club without money cannot last forever!

This should be regarded as advice, and Rick Parry knew it, so he just nodded.

After that, the two sides talked about youth training. Rick Parry said that he needed some time. He was currently talking to Steve Haiwei, but he also hoped that Yang Cheng could focus more on in the league, rather than being distracted by the academy.

It can be seen that he may not have any complaints against Yang Cheng after losing to Manchester United at home, but he is still more or less depressed about the game. I believe that if he wins Manchester United in this game, maybe he will pay more attention to this matter.

Walking out of the administrative area, Yang Cheng raised his head and looked at Liverpool's huge team emblem. He knew that this club's hunger for honor has reached an almost obsessive level. If he cannot bring honor to Liverpool, they will sooner or later. It will use up the last trace of patience.

Of course, this process may take three or four years, because the Premier League has always been very tolerant in this regard. This is what Yang Cheng appreciates most about the Premier League, which can give the head coach ample time to build the tactics he wants.

After picking up the car from the parking lot, Yang Cheng slowly drove out, preparing to go home.

But just as his car drove out of the Shankly Gate, he found Gerald squatting in front of the Hillsborough Monument on the side of the Shankly Gate, and his BMW X5 was parked next to it.

On the base of the monument, there is a bouquet of fresh flowers, surrounded by circles of flowers. As Gard said, people come here every day to commemorate. People in Liverpool have never forgotten those who did not come back from Hillsborough. The name of each of them is engraved on this monument.

Hearing the sound of parking and getting out of the car, Gerald turned around and saw Yang Cheng walking out of the blue and black Ferrari. He turned around again and looked at the monument silently. He reached out and wiped every name on the monument. of dust, very carefully and meticulously.

Are you sad that you lost the ball? Yang Cheng also squatted down and asked with concern.

He can also see that everyone has placed too many expectations and responsibilities on Gerrard, putting tremendous pressure on him, but in the end, he is only 23 years old.

Gerald did not answer. He gently wiped every stroke on the stele. When he wiped one of the names, Joe Paul Gilghery, his hand stopped there, as if Caressing the name.

Jo Paul Gilghery, 10 years old, the youngest player in the Hillsborough disaster... Gerrard seemed to be muttering to himself, but his eyes were full of longing and sadness. But it's very light, as if time has diluted it all.

He will only show this emotion inadvertently, or when he is weak and needs comfort from others.

Yang Cheng followed his hand and saw the name on the stone tablet. He could imagine that a living, cute and cute ten-year-old child turned into this cold name on the stone tablet. How cruel and excruciating the whole process was. It's sad.

But what’s even more sad is Gerald’s next words, “He is my cousin, my dearest and most respected brother!”

His tone was still very light, light enough to make people doubt the authenticity of his words, because no one with a little bit of emotion would say these words to the name on the monument as coldly as he did, at least with a hint of emotion. A little emotion.

But Yang Cheng believes that this is true.

Because according to the age when the Hillsborough tragedy occurred, Gerrard was about 9 years old at that time. He can remember that he had a very good relationship with his cousin, and he can remember everything that happened at that time, but he will not be an adult. Such deep feelings.

Liverpool is like a belief and a worship for our family. All of us are proud and proud to wear the Liverpool jersey. He is a typical Liverpool player, fanatical and persistent. , Crazy, he and I had an agreement that we would both play for Liverpool, from the youth team to the adult team, to the English League One. At that time, he didn’t know that the future English top league would no longer be called the English League One. It’s called the Premier League!”

Gerrard raised the corner of his mouth, as if he was about to smile, but he didn't know whether he was laughing at the Premier League replacing the English League One, or at how naive their beautiful dream was when they were young, but everyone could see it in his smile. It comes with a sense of nostalgia.

We played together, we always played in Liverpool jerseys, in the streets, in the neighborhoods, playing with a bunch of Everton boys wearing blue jerseys, and we were always able to slaughter them, and I didn't even know it at all. There is no doubt that if Joe Paul could live to this day, he would be one of the most outstanding top stars, because he loves football so much and loves Liverpool so much, Anfield will be the team he plays for his whole life!

Sheffield is only 70 miles away from us. That day, he and a friend went to watch the game, but they never came back!

Gerald paused and shook his head, but his right hand formed a claw shape on the stele, as if he wanted to grab that name and bring that person back so that he could return to this world.

It wasn't until the next day that we received the news that he was dead!

I couldn't believe the tragedy I saw on TV the night before. Among the dead were my relatives and my brothers. We were all completely devastated, especially Joe Paul's parents. They were completely devastated. We can't imagine that a person who is usually lively and lively suddenly...is gone!

Since then, I have been playing football with a belief. I told myself that I can't let down Joe Paul, who is watching me in the sky, because I am not playing football alone. I have to connect with him. We will continue to play together, and I will fight side by side with him to win the most glorious championship for our Liverpool. This is the promise I made to him at his funeral.

Yang Cheng believes that this is also the promise made by countless Liverpool people at the funeral of the Hillsborough disaster.

This has become the most important part of my life and there is no reason to stop me!

Yang Cheng was dejected. It was obvious that the loss to Manchester United had shaken Gerrard's confidence. He was so weak that he could only come here to seek help, because Joe Paul Gilhulli, who unfortunately died, had become It became his strongest spiritual pillar, and this promise to the deceased also spurred him to continue to work hard and forge ahead.

Is this the case across Liverpool?

Don't worry, Steven, this day won't be too far away! Yang Cheng patted his shoulder, looked at the monument, and said word by word, I promise!