Volume 1: When Heroes Appear, People Pay Attention. Chapter 158: The Aftermath of the Game (First Update, Please Vote for Me)

The final score of this game was 2:0. Liverpool, playing at home, defeated the visiting AC Milan.

AC Milan defended the penalty area at the last moment and did not give Liverpool the slightest chance. Every AC Milan player was like a chicken blood, using Huang Jiguang's eye-catching spirit to block Liverpool's shot.

So Liverpool didn't score again in the end.

Chen Yingxiong's goal post also annoyed people for a long time - if the goal was scored, the next round of the game would completely lose suspense. 3:0 is different from 2:0. 3:0 can completely kill many people's will to counterattack, but at 2:0, everyone always feels that they can still save it, maybe it can be reversed?

So the Liverpool media asked Chen Yingxiong with some concern whether he regretted missing the opportunity to kill the suspense.

Chen Yingxiong asked in surprise: "Regret? What regret? For me, 2:0 and 3:0 at home are the same. The result is that AC Milan was eliminated and we entered the final."

A group of reporters looked at each other in confusion, thinking that Chen Yingxiong was really domineering, but why did we no longer doubt it when he said this? If it were another person, maybe he would be laughed at...

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I said before that after Chen Yingxiong hit the goal post, all the AC Milan players stayed in the penalty area, as if they were beaten to death, using Huang Jiguang's eye-catching spirit to block Liverpool's shot. In fact, this is an inaccurate statement, because Not "everyone", there was one person who didn't do this, and that was the very unhappy Ibrahimovic.

When he was interviewed after the game, he directly and openly criticized Allegri's tactical arrangements.

"Facts have proved that there is no future for us to defend blindly. We defended for ninety minutes and gave up all attacks. What did we get? 0:2, two goals conceded, which almost cost us the chance to advance to the finals in the next round!"

When the reporters heard this - there is a way! Is this an attack on the head coach? Ibrahimovic's big mouth will not disappoint! We had been wondering whether there would be any other shocking content after such a failure...

The excited reporters immediately started asking: "Do you think there is something wrong with Allegri's tactics?"

Ibrahimovic is no fool either. Of course he will use the media to express his dissatisfaction and put pressure on the club. But if you talk too much and make too many explosions, it will make the club very passive. At that time, it may force the club to oppose itself. That's not necessary.

So Ibrahimovic cleverly stopped talking. He just smiled twice at the reporters: "Haha."

Then he turned and walked away.

A group of reporters were left thinking wildly - it seemed like something must have happened in the AC Milan locker room, maybe there was something good to watch!

AC Milan suffered two losses in the away game, which is certainly a bad thing. But for the media who only care about sales and ratings, bad things can also turn into good things.

Now. Isn't this a typical example?

At the post-match press conference, a reporter used Ibrahimovic's words to sow discord. Allegri cleverly avoided it: "Really? I'm sorry. I didn't hear what he said, If he had any opinions, I think he would have said it to me face to face instead of running to tell you reporters."

That's what he said. In fact, he knew in his heart that that damn Swedish big mouth must have said something to the reporters that he shouldn't have said!

But he cannot admit that his relationship with Ibrahimovic is tense, that is to admit that he has lost control of the team. This will make you very passive later on.

"So do you think being too conservative on the away road was the key reason why the team lost this game?"

The reporters were reluctant, and Ibrahimovic's words were not enough. Then just go shirtless.

Allegri shook his head and said: "No, I don't think this is a tactical problem. The tactics are very correct. Facing a team like Liverpool that is good at scoring goals in the away game, we can only choose to defend. We lost this game. The key to the game is that they have a Chen Yingxiong. That’s the key.”

Chen Yingxiong's reputation was built through this game after game in which he was able to score goals despite being defended.

"So Mr. Allegri, do you think Milan still has a chance to come back in the second round?"

"Yes! I think there is still a chance!" Allegri gave the answer directly without hesitation or thinking this time.

He is not just putting on a show to boost the team's morale, he really seriously believes that the team still has hope.

This can be seen from the fact that he asked the team to hold on until the last minute of the game, instead of pressing all the lines for an elusive away goal.

He lost 0:2 in the away game, which was still not a bad result for him.

Back at home, as long as we deal with it properly, we still have a chance to advance.

If the team concedes another goal in the end, or even two goals, it will be completely over, and he will really have no way to save himself.

It was this 0:2 match that gave him the confidence and courage to continue fighting.

However... Ibrahimovic's unhappy face suddenly flashed through his mind, and he really didn't hide it... He always felt that the second round of the game would not be too easy, and he had to deal with it. Not only Liverpool and Chen Yingxiong, I'm afraid Ibrahimovic will have to deal with it.

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The home game against AC Milan has ended. Liverpool achieved a relatively ideal result, although they did not win with three goals.

But it is enough for everyone to face the next game with a relaxed mentality.

At the same time, the victory in this game also brought a turning point to the ownership of the Premier League championship.

Everyone thought before that there would be a fierce battle between Liverpool and AC Milan. If Liverpool cannot defeat AC Milan at their home court, the result of the game against Chelsea may be different from what everyone expected.

Unexpectedly, Liverpool still scored two goals against a stubborn AC Milan team at their home court. Their offensive ability is terrifying.

At the same time, it also turned the weekend's game against Chelsea into a game that determines the title of this season's league championship.

If Liverpool can beat Chelsea at home, they will win the league title three games ahead of schedule and successfully defend their title.

The 2:0 win against AC Milan in the first round clearly paved the way for Liverpool - now they can temporarily put aside the Champions League semi-finals and focus all their energy on the league.

The media has already begun to sing praises for Liverpool's defense of the title.

"The band, the flowers and the cheering crowd are all ready!" This is the title of the "Liverpool Echo", and the article vividly describes the mood of Liverpool fans looking forward to the team's defending championship.

"...When you win a league title, others can say, 'You are lucky', but what if you defend the title? I'm afraid many people will shut up. Whether they are willing or not, they have to accept this fact - Liverpool , they are the most powerful team in English football right now!"

"I think it is inevitable that Liverpool will defend their title... This game is at their home court. When has this Liverpool ever lost at their home court? It is unrealistic for Chelsea to stop them..."

"Actually, Chelsea's performance this season has been very good. If there were no Liverpool, or Liverpool had no heroes, Chelsea would be the league champion this season. But the problem is that this is just a fantasy...if this game was played at Stamford Bridge. , I might even be slightly more optimistic about Chelsea..."

"Liverpool fans are already preparing to lay out a huge flag in the stands of Anfield to celebrate Liverpool's defending championship... By then, this will become a scene at Anfield!"

Among the voices that are overwhelmingly optimistic about Liverpool, Chelsea's voice is very small, but also very tenacious.

"We are not invited guests at the celebration banquet. We are uninvited guests who have forced their way in. We will fight until the end. Even if Liverpool win the league title this season, we do not want them to win it on us. "Chelsea captain and goalkeeper Petr Cech said.

Advocaat did not praise his favorite disciple Chen Yingxiong this time. He still knew very well that at this time, he was the head coach of Chelsea, and the most important thing was to give sacrifices to Liverpool at the celebration banquet for winning the championship. Cheer up Chelsea instead of speaking for the enemy and congratulate the enemy on their upcoming successful defense of the title...

"I think if Liverpool wants to win the league championship, at least they have to leave something behind when they play against us. We won't let them win the championship easily without paying any price." Ed Wokart said so.

In this way, Chelsea rushed from London with murderous intent, determined to disrupt Liverpool's celebration banquet.

So what was Liverpool's reaction?

"Thank you Chelsea for their tenacity, because their tenacity will become the most dazzling diamond in our crown." Chen Yingxiong's answer was still domineering, or "completely domineering"... He had already arranged the future for them. thing.

Many people are used to Chen Yingxiong's words and are not surprised.

No one else in Liverpool came out to speak. At this time, Chen Yingxiong was still Liverpool's external mouthpiece. He was faithfully performing his duties as MT.

His voice alone in Liverpool is enough.

The war of words started, and the atmosphere of the game heated up. In addition, this was an important game related to whether Liverpool could win the league championship three rounds in advance, and it attracted much attention.

The TV broadcasters specifically arranged this game as the last game and put it in prime time in the evening, taking into account the ratings.

As the Liverpool Echo said, everything is ready, just waiting for the protagonist to take the stage. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to register as a member to read the latest chapter list. Your support is my biggest motivation.)