Super Coach

Ball possession rate: 38%: 628; Number of shots: 517; Shots on goal: 1:7 Corner kicks: 1:9 Fouls: 25:13; Yellow cards: 31; Successful steals: 26:18; Pass success rate: 71%: 79%

If you look at the data purely, this is definitely a one-sided game, especially the home team in the front, which did not create many effective threats at all. The advantage in the number of successful steals exposed their active defense. But the gap in scoring opportunities and ball possession revealed the truth of their passiveness in attacking.

If you look at the data purely, the away team should win, even a big victory, because their offensive performance is really better than the home team, but in fact, the score is 0:0 and no one can get it. Cheap.

The Zebra fans at the Alpstadion caused huge interference to Yang Cheng. Their overwhelming boos never stopped for a moment. Even when the referee blew the whistle to end the game, they were still thinking of ways to ridicule him. he.

This is a very bizarre game, because we can't believe that there is a goal in this world that Liverpool can't break! The on-site commentator said with regret, at least in this game, Liverpool really gave it their all Full strength, and the offense was well organized.

Carrick took a rest, and Yang Cheng arranged three midfielders: Davis, Asavin and Gerrard. This was a midfielder with full offensive power and created many opportunities, but it could not break Juventus. goal.

Asavin missed the empty goal; Robben was saved alone; Drogba's close shot in the small penalty area was blocked by the off-balance goalkeeper with his feet; later, the attack was strengthened, Larsson and Davis hit the post twice... ···There were at least 7 great opportunities to directly face the goal, but Liverpool's players just couldn't put the ball in.

It's hard to imagine that this is the Liverpool team with the strongest attack power in Europe this season!

Of course, Juventus' tight defensive approach in the midfield and backcourt also played a big role in causing this situation.

Capello seems to be in a good mood. Although he failed to win against Liverpool at home, at least his tactics in this game were very targeted, and Liverpool's luck is indeed a bit bad. Maybe they should consider it in the future. Replace the goalposts with something else and it would be like the 1961 Champions League final.

The on-site commentator joked about Liverpool. Although Liverpool's offensive football is very beautiful, Juventus's defense is also not bad.

Doesn’t football tactics only look good if a hundred flowers bloom?

In the 1961 Champions League final, Barcelona lost 23 to Benfica. Barcelona hit the goal post 4 times in the whole game, and a must-goal was saved on the goal line. He scored an own goal.

After that game, UEFA changed the goalposts from square to round.

Today's game seems to be a replica of that final. The difference is that Liverpool's overall balance did not give Juventus a chance to come back. However, Abbiati's outstanding performance makes people have to sigh. , he was indeed a top goalkeeper at that magical time, but why is he always so crazy?

Juventus's tactical success once again proves that Liverpool's offense is not invincible. That is, if Drogba is pinched and the midfield and backcourt are compressed, Liverpool's offense will be curbed to the maximum extent, even if they have no effect. The sharpest wingers in the world are still unable to convert their advantage on the field into goals.

Yang Cheng's biggest failure in this game was to replace Carrick with Ashavin in the starting lineup. This directly caused Liverpool's offense to emphasize more on the center, which is precisely the focus of Juventus' defense!

I was wrong!

After the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game, Yang Cheng couldn't help but shake his head.

If Capello hadn't been able to counterattack quickly, we would have lost this game!

Benitez and Paul Bayer looked at each other and smiled bitterly.

Yang Cheng is right. From the perspective of targeted tactics, Liverpool made a fatal mistake, which was to use Ashavin. The Russians certainly have the strength, but they are not the kind who can attack alone in dense defense. The kind of magic wood master who can escape from space.

If Carrick is used, Juventus's retraction will allow Liverpool to better control the midfield. At least Carrick's medium and long passes can accurately find the trident in front, and Gerrard can also maximize If they invest as much into the offense as possible, Juventus will die miserably.

But the problem is that Carrick had a minor problem with his foot after playing in Birmingham. Yang Cheng accepted the laboratory's advice and allowed him to stay in Liverpool to prepare for the weekend's game against Chelsea.

There's nothing we can do about it! Paul Bayer patted Yang Cheng's shoulder comfortingly.

Benitez also laughed, You should see that even if they are as strong as Chelsea, with such a huge lineup and so many stars, they still lost 0:1 at Real Betis. That's how football matches are.

Yang Cheng glanced at the two guys and smiled, I'm not at the point where I need your comfort yet!

All three of them laughed.

A 0:0 draw with Juventus in the away game. This result is better than Chelsea.

As for the two consecutive draws in the Champions League group stage, because Villarreal also tied with Benfica, Liverpool and Villarreal currently have 2 points. However, because Liverpool scored fewer goals, they fell to third place. Juventus Ranked first in the group with 4 points.

A burst of shouting suddenly rang out from the stands of the Alpstadion. It was weak at first, but gradually became louder and louder.

Overthrow Anfield, kill Liverpool, and make Yang Cheng kneel at our feet!

The shouts were just the cheers of some fans at first, but as more and more fans joined in, they formed a momentum that swept the entire stadium. Countless Juventus fans stood up excitedly. , roaring at Yang Cheng who was getting off the court in front of the visiting team's coach's bench.

This guy has brought extremely painful experiences to Juventus during his four years in Serie A. Now, they are going to give it all back to him and teach him a painful lesson.

The grudge between you and them is deep enough! Paul Bayer teased with a smile.

Yang Cheng raised his head and looked at the stands. He simply raised his right hand and waved hello, then put on a smile. This immediately triggered another round of more violent storms.

Want revenge?

Come on then!

The only thing I'm not satisfied with in this game is that we can't score goals to reflect our advantage, but getting a draw away from home is also a very good thing. It's still unknown who can advance. Even if Juventus is now first in the group, the group has just been defeated. If they want to continue to be first, they need to do more.

When we return to Anfield, we will be more motivated than we are now because that is our territory and we will definitely perform better. If Juventus wants to continue to use the current tactics then, I dare say , they will definitely die miserably!

At the post-match press conference, Yang Cheng unceremoniously challenged Juventus.

Your fans are shouting directly from the stands that they want to kill me. If I still tolerate it, isn't it because I am trying to make others more ambitious?

Juventus still needs to improve? Capello smiled and shook his head, No, I think our current situation is very good. We can control the score in the 90 minutes very stably, which proves our strength. Of course, I believe Liverpool will be more aggressive when they return to home, but don’t forget that Juventus’ counterattack is not bad either. By then, our offense will be more effective than it is now.”

After hearing this, Yang Cheng laughed. I really hope to see Juventus' attack, but I hope they will stop shrinking their heads. And I believe that after last season's Champions League final, my The players are obviously more confident because we know that no matter how many goals we lose to Juventus, we will definitely be able to come back!

Undoubtedly, this hurt Capello's weakness.

Confidence is hard to say. It takes a long process to build up, but it may only take one game to destroy it. Therefore, Capello does not dare to press out like he did in the Champions League final in this game. A very important reason is that he knows that the players have no confidence.

A 3-goal lead was reversed. How can we give them enough confidence when we meet the same opponent again?

This requires a process, after all, the head coach is not a god!

When he returned to Liverpool from Turin, the entire English football world was shocked.

Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal, the four English teams rarely performed poorly in the Champions League. This immediately caused the media to start a new round of reflection on what is going on, and even why. There will be some players such as the Football Association and former celebrities who will jump out to accuse and criticize.

Yang Cheng has become accustomed to this kind of situation. After two years in England, he has long known the tempers of these people.

As long as it can attract attention, the media will not hesitate to do it. This is called professionalism!

The only difference is that they will not focus more on the topic outside the stadium like the Italian media. They will pay more attention to the inside of the stadium.

Two consecutive away draws in the Champions League did not affect Yang Cheng's mood. To be honest, there is still room for improvement and he is very confident about qualifying.

So after arriving in Liverpool, Yang Cheng decided to let the players rest for an afternoon and retrain tomorrow to prepare for the life-and-death battle with Chelsea three days later.

This game is not only about 3 points, but also has a greater and wider impact. If Liverpool lose, it will be a rare outbreak for Chelsea. They will win 8 consecutive victories. By then, the Blues will probably The momentum is overwhelming, and there is not much suspense about the Premier League championship.

At least, in Yang Cheng's view, Mourinho is not the kind of unlucky guy who will capsize in the gutter casually.

Therefore, if they want to defeat Chelsea, Liverpool must show their real strength.

While Yang Cheng and his assistants were discussing the game against Chelsea in the boot room, Ronaldinho suddenly returned to Liverpool.

It was very cool in Liverpool at the end of September, and many people wore long sleeves.

The two were walking side by side on the tree-lined path of Melwood. Yang Cheng casually asked some questions about his father's death, while Xiao Luo answered seriously. The pain of losing his father could no longer be seen on his expression. , but in my heart...

There is a saying that is right, time can heal all wounds.

Since his father died in England, the body needed to be flown back, and then the funeral ceremony would be performed in his hometown of Madeira in accordance with their local Catholic customs. There were still many procedures and aftermath matters to be dealt with. So he stalled for some time.

Yang Cheng originally thought that he would return to the team after the national team game, but he did not expect that it would be earlier than expected.

Is everything okay at home? Yang Cheng asked concerned.

Xiao Luo nodded. This 20-year-old young man seemed to have matured a lot. I decided to bring my family to Liverpool, including my sister, brother-in-law, and my brother. Of course, my mother will also come.

Then find a house near Liverpool. Yang Cheng suggested.

Well, I have already met Mr. Gard, and he said he is willing to help me find a job. After a pause, he smiled slightly worriedly, But I am still worried that my family will not be able to adapt to life in Liverpool.

It's too humid here, it rains all year round and it's hard to see sunshine once. For Xiao Luo's family who are used to living in the south of the European continent, it will undoubtedly take a long time for them to adapt to the weather here.

Take your time! Yang Cheng patted his shoulder and consoled him.

Don't worry, boss, as you said, I have to be strong! Xiao Luo looked ahead, with tears clearly in his eyes, but he was stubborn and did not let the tears fall. Back then, my father was just a man. He was an ordinary car mechanic who supported our family with his meager salary. Now that he is gone, I should bear this responsibility.

Yang Cheng nodded, You should think this way, he is always around you looking at you, it's just that you can't see him.

Xiao Luo raised his head, as if he wanted to find his father, but what he saw was just a gray sky without half a ray of sunshine. It was a bit cold and he couldn't feel the slightest warmth. This reminded him of his mother. She said something to him a few days ago that scared him.

My mother told me that one day, she will leave us brothers and sisters and can no longer protect us, and we will never see her again. She will go to reunite with my father. This makes me feel very scared! Xiao Luo Shaking his head, Boss, why do people have to die?

Yes, why do people have to die?

There was a time when Yang Cheng was also afraid of death. He was young and fearful.

Sometimes I am alone in bed at night, unable to sleep, because I am afraid that if I fall asleep, I will never wake up again.

But as he grew older and gained more experience, he was no longer afraid.

Some people say that life is a short and cruel trial. Only the brave and fearless strong can pass this trial and have a different, colorful and eternal life after death. .”

After a pause, Yang Cheng couldn't help but think of his father, who was almost sixty years old. His eyes were full of strong family affection.

Death is always the fairest for everyone. No one can live forever. There will always be some relatives who leave us and go to places that are out of reach. We will never see each other again, but our thoughts will be with us. The best bridge we have to connect with each other, as if they will always be with us.

Xiao Luo is only 20 years old, an ignorant age. If the sudden loss of his father hadn't brought all this to him, he probably wouldn't have thought of this in another ten years. However, Yang Cheng is a time traveler. To a certain extent, he died once.

He thought a lot about this.

“We cannot predict or prevent everything that happens or will happen to us, even if it is death. What we can do is to enjoy every minute of our limited and short life. Enjoy this living life and enjoy everything that living brings.”

Looking at these tear-filled eyes, Yang Cheng could read the support and confusion a helpless child needs.

Having suddenly lost his father, he didn't know what to do, really didn't.

If I were you, Cristiano, Yang Cheng raised his head and looked at the sky from the gap between the shades of the trees, I would find a place where there is no one, be fine, even if I cry until the sky falls, I will Vent out all the emotions and grief in my heart, and I will even vent my longing for my deceased relatives in my tears.

When I wipe away my tears and walk in front of everyone, I will be strong and smile!

Yang Cheng spread his hands and shook his head, I know this is difficult, especially for you, a 20-year-old kid who has lived under the protection of your parents since childhood, but you must remember one thing, remember here!

He pointed at Xiao Luo's heart, From now on, you don't have a father. You must replace your father and bear the burden of your family. Your brothers are still young, and you need to take care of them and you. Mother's life, so you can't be sad, sad, or fall down, because you have to replace your father and become the pillar of this family!

Sighing, Say goodbye to your unscrupulous youth. From now on, you must live like a man!

After saying that, Yang Cheng turned around and left.

Xiao Luo was alone, stunned on the spot, looking at Yang Cheng's back, his tears a little blurry, which made him feel that this back was superimposed with the back of his father who he had just lost.

Once upon a time, his father had said many similar things to him, but at that time, he didn't take them to heart at all. But now, he doesn't want to continue like this anymore, and he can't continue like this!

The boss is right, I should bid farewell to my youth!

He raised his head, tears welling up from his eyes and sliding down his cheeks.

Don't worry, if you leave, I will take your place and take good care of this family. I will protect our family just like you protect me, and prevent them from being mistreated in the slightest.

You can go in peace, my father! To be continued.