Super Coach

If someone asks me, what is Liverpool?

If possible, I hope to open my blood vessels so that he can see clearly the blood flowing in my body. That is the color of Liverpool, and that is the blood of Liverpool!

If someone asks me again, what is the first thought in my mind when I hear the whistle from referee Mayer?

I would answer, despair!

Unprecedented despair!

So at that moment, my trembling legs could no longer bear the weight of my body. I could only struggle and get up from the grass. I hope that no matter what the referee's decision is, I can be brave. Go face it.

I had a premonition at that time, because I felt it when I put my foot down.

However, when I saw Mayer running over and not pointing to the penalty spot as expected, my worries disappeared because I knew that he was wise and Kaka fell to the ground at the front of the penalty area. , but his inertia made him fall into the penalty area.

This is an undisputed free kick outside the penalty area!

we won!

However, when I saw Mayer reach into his breast pocket and take out the bright yellow card, I suddenly had a feeling. I seemed to see that my world was falling apart piece by piece. Collapse, what I insist on and what I strive for is right in front of me, but I am blocked from it.

My legs could no longer support my body. I fell to my knees directly on the ground, raising my head, but tears poured out of my eyes. I couldn't control them. I wanted to tell them, be strong. Don't be so cheap, but I can't do it.

I love Liverpool, I love Anfield, I love everything here!

How much I long for time to stop at that moment, because at least this way, I won't be so sad and heartbroken.

At that moment, the distance between me and heaven was only 1 minute and 47 seconds!

——Selected from [Grard’s Autobiography] XX Years Later

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Fans all over the world watched the live TV footage and saw a man who was always so strong.

At this moment, he knelt down on the grass, raised his head, his face was covered with tears, his mouth was wide open, but he couldn't make any sound, and he was sobbing silently.

At this moment, countless fans will remember this player's name forever, Steven Lallard!

Beside him, Milan players were chasing for a penalty kick, but Kaka stood up silently from the penalty area. He knew that this was not a penalty kick, so he did not fight for it.

Liverpool players surrounded the referee and objected, thinking that this was not a penalty kick. Some even thought that Gerrard's action was not a yellow card, because everyone knew that another yellow card would mean that Gerrard would miss the Champions League. finals.

Liverpool's captain covered his face with his hands, and from the live footage, you could see tears dripping from his fingers.

More and more Liverpool players saw this scene, and they all gathered around.

Carragher knelt in front of Gerrard. The two Liverpool youth training players supported each other, and all around, Liverpool players also surrounded Gerrard, giving support and encouragement to the captain.

In the stands, countless Liverpool fans couldn't help but cry too. Countless people were wiping away tears and choking up for Gerrard because he would miss the Champions League final and miss the place he had fought and fought for all his life. Champions League final.

Be strong, Steven! Hyypia pulled Gerald tightly.

The latter was already crying, but he was leaning against Hyypia.

At this moment, I don’t know how many Liverpool fans are crying for Gerrard.

The referee also realized this, but he did not show any mercy. He just gave Gerrard a moment to calm down and then signaled the game to continue.

Milan's free kick failed to threaten Liverpool's goal. After the free kick, the game ended with Liverpool taking a goal kick. However, Gerrard fell to the grass involuntarily again and cried bitterly. .

He is really a tragic hero! The commentator on the scene couldn't help but feel sad. It was his two goals that helped Liverpool reach the Champions League final again after 20 years. However, he himself missed the final. This is very difficult for him. It’s really a very, very unfair thing to say.”

But this is the reality. We can't even imagine that if Gerrard's tackle hadn't happened, maybe he wouldn't have received a yellow card, but maybe Milan could have penetrated Liverpool's goal. Then Liverpool would have reached the final. Not even qualified!

We can only say that it was Gerrard who made Liverpool successful, but he missed a Champions League final that should have belonged to him!

Our world always admires incomplete beauty. We can always remember Baggio's back, Van Basten's farewell, and Ballack's helpless absence. Now, we should remember this man and this future. A classic scene that will forever go down in history, his protagonist is named Steve Lollard!

Yang Cheng slowly walked into the stadium. The whole process was very short, but for some reason, he remembered a lot.

Gerrard's efforts throughout the season, his hard work in this game, and his performance at Anfield more than ten days ago, in a certain position in the stands behind him, he said to Yang Cheng, Please take us to win a Champions League!

He regards the Champions League as his dream and pursuit. He will never forget the spirit and will of Liverpool that he has inherited. He fights for it and fights for it, but when he feels that he wants to realize his dream When he was young, God made a joke with him and told him, kid, dreams have nothing to do with you!

Boss... After Yang Cheng squatted down, Jerad threw his whole body on his shoulders, and couldn't help crying anymore, I want to die, I'm so sad that I want to die!

Yang Cheng patted his shoulder hard, his eyes were slightly red, but he didn't cry. He had to be strong.

Men's tears will only be shed for things they feel are worthwhile, and Gerald's tears were very sad, sad, and touching.

“Through the wind, through the rain, your dreams may be shattered, but moving forward with the hope in your heart, you will never walk alone!”

The fans in the stands were singing the Liverpool team anthem over and over again. Countless fans raised their scarves high, and some fans even took off their own scarves with Gerrard's number and name printed on them. jersey, raised high above his head.

you'll never Walk Alone!

Yang Cheng looked around and patted Jerad on the shoulder, Be strong, Steven, don't cry!

Gerrard sobbed slowly and raised his head, reaching out to wipe the tears from his eyes. What he saw were his teammates and members of the coaching staff, all standing around Gerrard. caring about him.

Steven, although you can't go to Istanbul, we will definitely help you win that trophy, defeat Juventus, and get revenge. Then you will lead us to the podium! Hyypia Said firmly.

Yes, Sami is right. For you, we will get the championship back! Carragher also supported.

Yes, we must win the championship!

You must remember that we are a team and we are one!

Teammates came up to comfort Gerrard one after another. The Liverpool captain just broke down emotionally, but quickly calmed down and stood up from the ground. Seeing his teammates supporting him in this way, he felt a little touched.

Go, thank our fans! Yang Cheng pointed at the fans and said.

Gerrard nodded and led his teammates around the stadium, receiving comfort and encouragement from Liverpool fans along the way.

As he walked, tears almost came to his eyes again, but this time, he tried his best to hold them back.

After walking around the court with his teammates, he came to the comprehensive interview area in the corner of the court.

As soon as Gerrard, who was wearing the Liverpool captain's armband, came over, the reporters at the scene immediately turned their microphones on the Englishman, because he had become the most sympathetic character in this game.

Your two goals were like God, sending Liverpool to the Champions League final. However, you yourself missed the Champions League final because of that yellow card at the last minute. Is there anything you want to say about this? A reporter immediately came over.

Gerrard forced a smile bitterly, I have nothing to say. I don't think I am God. Our leader and my teammates are God. They and I created tonight together. victory.

England bit his lip, obviously trying to hold back his emotions.

But you missed the finals. Do you think this is unfair to you?

Gerrard shook his head vigorously, No, that is my own choice. As long as Liverpool can reach the final, as long as we can win the final championship, I don't mind what I lose. To me, I am not important. It is important. It’s the team!”

After a pause, the Englishman smiled bitterly, If God allows me to choose again, in the same situation, under the same situation, I will still choose to make the move without hesitation, even though it will cost me the opportunity to go to the finals. tickets, but it can help my beloved team once again reach the most glorious stage in world football.

Gerrard's words received a burst of applause from all reporters present, and even the surrounding Liverpool players who were originally interviewed by reporters also applauded, expressing their respect and recognition for him.

Is there anything you want to say to your teammates? a reporter asked again.

No need to worry about me, brothers, I can bear all this, at least in my heart, I am more happy, happy that our team can participate in the Champions League final, and on the day of the final, I will definitely sit down In the stands, cheering everyone on.”

Gerrard once again received a round of applause for his true confession. It was obvious that he had won everyone's respect with this game.

Hyypia came over and said, We will definitely win the final championship, we will definitely win!

Yes, we will definitely win!

Juventus, here we come!

We will definitely help you kill Juventus and get you to the highest podium!

In the end, the Liverpool players gathered together and promised the camera, We will definitely defeat Juventus in Istanbul and win the European Champions Cup!

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When Yang Cheng walked into the press conference, Ancelotti had already arrived, and everyone was waiting for him.

This made him a little apologetic, but at this moment, no one would blame him.

As soon as Yang Cheng reached his position, he immediately signaled to the press officer that the press conference could begin.

Different from previous press conferences, reporters asked the head coaches of both sides to comment on this game. From the beginning of this press conference, reporters were the first to ask Yang Cheng about Gerrard's suspension.

Yang Cheng also looked very annoyed, I think this is a man-made tragedy! His words immediately exploded among the reporters. After all, he was attacking UEFA.

According to the current Champions League yellow card rules, if a player receives 3 yellow cards in 3 different games, he will be automatically suspended for one game, and then every time he receives 2 yellow cards, he will be automatically suspended for one game. The yellow card in the group stage must be It's a very regrettable rule to bring into the knockout rounds, or even the finals!

It reminds me of the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan. Ballack missed the final because of this. He called me at that time and told me that he really couldn't stand it. I also questioned the yellow card rule at the time, but 3 Today, years later, this tragedy is still happening.

Yang Cheng seemed really depressed because he couldn't explain the impact of Gerrard's absence on Liverpool, but he believed that everyone could see the impact of Gerrard's absence on the players themselves.

For one season, from the first leg of the official group stage to the Champions League final, there was no clearing link in the middle. I think this is very, very unreasonable. I even think it is forcing everyone in the future to All teams should study the yellow card rules carefully, and if necessary, they can actively apply for yellow cards to prevent themselves or some of their important players from missing some important games!

What Yang Cheng is talking about is the shuffle gate. This kind of thing has not happened in European competitions, but it usually happens in all the relatively useless group matches, or in some knockout rounds where the victory is already determined. Semi-finals like this are not possible at all. may happen.

Reporters all understood Yang Cheng's grievances, because Yang Cheng repeatedly mentioned in the media that Gerrard is currently one of the most important players in the Liverpool team, but this player now has to miss the game against Juventus. The Champions League final was definitely a fatal loss for Liverpool.

I hope to call on UEFA to modify the suspension rules, modify the yellow card rules, and add a clearing link. For example, yellow cards in the group stage will not be carried into the knockout rounds, or yellow cards in the semi-finals will not be carried into the finals. I think this is completely It will not affect the game, on the contrary, it will make the game more exciting and attract more fans' attention.

As the final of one of the most influential club competitions in today's football, I believe that all fans around the world would like to see that the best players from both sides can play, but the yellow card suspension system prevents I am very sorry that this happened.”

Compared with the shortage of players on Liverpool's side, Juventus's side is fully staffed, which will undoubtedly make everyone look down on Liverpool.

The Red Army was never the favorite, even with the cup king Yang Cheng, and Liverpool has created an impressive record of reaching the finals 5 times and winning the cup 4 times in history, but after losing Gerrard, Liverpool will undoubtedly have a lower chance of winning. Far behind Juventus.

At least, Gerrard was so brilliant before that many people even suggested that it was Gerrard who brought Liverpool to the final. From this, we can see that Gerrard has great influence on the Liverpool team importance.

Mr. Yang Cheng, will Gerrard's absence affect Liverpool's chances of winning? a reporter asked.

That's for sure. Gerrard is one of the most important players in our team. His absence will definitely have a big impact on us, but I believe that we and the players will be able to find the best solution. , to minimize the impact of Gerrard's absence.

The reporters couldn't help but nod their heads.

Do you think Gerrard's yellow card was completely unnecessary? After all, there were Hyypia and Carragher in front of Kaka. A reporter stood up and asked.

Yang Cheng would not allow others to treat his disciples like this, and immediately retorted: Didn't you notice that there are Inzaghi and Shevchenko around Hyypia and Carragher?

The reporter was speechless.

I will not think about whether the yellow card is necessary or not. This is a very, very stupid question, because I believe that Gerrard made an action that he felt was most appropriate at that moment. We are all outsiders, we Not being able to feel what he was feeling when he was in his shoes.”

As Gerrard said in the interview after the game, he believed that if time could be turned back and he chose to do this again, he would still choose to do it. So I believe that what he did is right. I will always Everyone supports him!”

Yang Cheng's calf protection is well known to everyone. Let's not talk about whether Gerrard would have threatened Liverpool's goal if he had not fouled. Even if it was a completely unnecessary foul, Yang Cheng would still choose to stand on his side. On the side of his own players.

Have you thought of a player to replace Gerrard?

Yang Cheng shook his head. If he had thought about it earlier, then he would no longer be a human being, but a god.

But I think Essien, Hamann, Murphy, Asavin, Alauddiarra... Yang Cheng read through all the players who can replace Gerrard in one breath, I think they are all very outstanding. players, and I also believe that they can very well fill the impact of Gerrard’s absence.”

It is obvious that even now, Yang Chengduhai has not figured out a set of tactics for the finals, not only because of Gerrard, but also because Juventus is a very difficult opponent.

Last question, is there anything you want to say to Juventus and Capello? a reporter asked with a smile.

Yang Cheng thought for a while and nodded: Then please tell Capello and Juventus that we are coming to Istanbul on May 25th!