Lvyin Fengmo

Chapter 61 The Final Substitution
"Pass to the middle! Now it's finally in!"

In the 27th minute of the game, the commentator Zhan Jun watched the broadcast screen with complicated emotions:

"It's... Benzema again! In two matchdays, he has broken through Liverpool's gate for the third time. In this game, Liverpool lasted 3 minutes longer than the first leg..."

The guest sitting next to him gave a familiar laugh:
"hey-hey……"
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When Real Madrid's left back Marcelo kicked a cross from the edge of the penalty area, Liverpool's right back Manquillo was still entangled with Ronaldo, so that the third Real Madrid captain was unmarked!
And when Benzema outflanked to the front point to complete the shot, the old Kolo Toure had no way to follow up the pace of the French striker! -
Gerrard was sitting on the bench, watching his teammates being constantly besieged by Real Madrid players, but there was nothing he could do.

Real Madrid blasted 18 shots throughout the first half, but Liverpool's first shot never came.

Borini and Markovic, who had high hopes, completely disappeared in the defense of Varane and Ramos. Don't say anything to form an offensive, they even have few chances to touch the ball!
During the intermission, Lineker and Neville once again launched a fierce attack on Liverpool and Rodgers, while Carragher could only shake his head secretly.

Carragher can keep silent, but Zhan Jun, who is the commentator, cannot.

Already reeling from his players' performance, he still has to stick to his job:

"Mignolet saved at least three of Ronaldo's shots in the first half, including a header, a powerful free kick, and a shot from close range. Marcelo and Mo Delici's two shots...

It can be said that without his brave performance, Liverpool might even have been bloodbathed in 45 minutes! "

Zhang Lu nodded in agreement:

"Liverpool replaced a lot of young people. These people should have been full of vitality, but perhaps due to off-field factors, they did not play their original role. Instead, they were completely suppressed by Real Madrid, which did not rotate.

In the first half, Liverpool's ball possession rate was only 40%, without a single shot. Although Real Madrid's overall strength is indeed superior, Liverpool is also the Premier League champion and a traditional giant after all. This performance is really unsatisfactory! "
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"Did some people listen to those rumors in the media and think that I gave up this game? This is pure nonsense!"

Rodgers was still trying to make a name for himself in the locker room, but those players avoided his eyes one by one.

Nonsense?

I, Gerald, was the first to not believe it!

In order to play better for the club and reach a new peak with the club, Gerrard announced his official retirement from the England national team before the start of the new season, and was even criticized by some people for not loving the motherland.

But... just three months later, his head coach rewarded him like this? !
No matter how loyal a player is, at this moment, he will feel icy cold and heartbroken!
Lu Feng sat in the corner, watching Rogers dancing to boost morale, scratching his head and adjusting tactics, and then... he sat on the bench with Gerrard again.
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After 11 minutes in the second half, Liverpool finally took the first shot, but this shot had nothing to do with the frontcourt players. Instead, it came from the left back Moreno. His super long-range shot was directly embraced by Casillas. , no threat.

After that, Liverpool seemed to have found a feeling. Lallana and Borini shot one after another, but they still couldn't pose any threat to the goal guarded by San Casey.

And as Moreno completed his second long shot in the 66th minute, Liverpool's offensive came to an end.

"Change!"

Carragher issued an anxious urging as early as half-time.

"Change!"

Zhan Jun started mumbling to himself after 55 minutes.

"Change!"

The Meilingers at the Bernabéu even gave a shout in the 65th minute.

What they want to see is for the Galaxy Battleship to knock down the Premier League champions who have made the most of their main force, not to bully a bunch of nameless rats who have not given up their milk!

To everyone's disappointment, when Rodgers put Gerrard and Sterling on the bench, the time had come to 70 minutes, such substitutions ... seemed to be just perfunctory.

Lu Feng sighed, and Coutinho, Henderson and others who were warming up beside him also sighed in the same way.

Although it is indeed tiring to fight continuously, as a professional player, no one does not look forward to such a peak duel, and no one does not look forward to performing in a football temple like the Bernabéu!
Even if they really lose to Real Madrid, as long as they fight with all their strength, they will have no regrets!
But their head coach forcibly destroyed a duel between men!
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Rodgers replaced two generals, and Ancelotti did not sit in vain. He replaced Bell, who had returned from injury, a few minutes ago, and continued to attack Liverpool's crumbling defense with speed.

Fortunately, the Great Sage of Wales didn't enter the state immediately, otherwise the old Kolo Toure would be directly beaten by him in a matter of minutes to doubt his life!
The appearance of Gerrard and Sterling did not change the situation. Instead, they wasted more opportunities because they wanted to make a contribution too much. Bell even shot two long shots in a row within 3 minutes, one of which was dangerously shot. Hitting the crossbar, Mignolet broke out in cold sweat.
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"For a long time, Rodgers has been criticized for his on-the-spot substitutions. When he is leading, he is reluctant to exercise the substitutes and newcomers, and when he is behind, he cannot break the boat. For example, why can't he replace the ineffective Borini or Joe Allen at this time? ? Replace with a more aggressive Sturridge or Coutinho? Or... Lu Feng?"

After a few more minutes of the game, Zhan Jun couldn't help but criticize the team's head coach. Such a biased evaluation is a bit rare for him.

Before he finished speaking, Rodgers turned to the players who were warming up.

Rogers first looked at the team's top scorer, last season's Premier League silver boot Sturridge.

But Sturridge subconsciously touched the knee of his right leg, and this action immediately dispelled Rogers' intention to make a substitution.

It has been close to two months to recover from the injury, and only three days to resume training. What if I get injured again?
The opponent is Real Madrid, and Ramos, Varane, and Marcelo are not vegetarians!Even Modric and Kroos in the midfield are ruthless!

Rogers looked at Coutinho again, the Brazilian "little magician" has a cloud-piercing arrow that is elusive!
But he noticed that Coutinho, too, was averting his gaze and that deep wrinkles were still visible on his forehead.

Rogers couldn't help biting his lip.

Honestly, he hates the wrinkles!
His eyes flicked past Coutinho before settling on the youngest player on the bench.

Lu Feng noticed the head coach's movements immediately, and subconsciously puffed up his chest, trying to make himself look more confident.

Rogers looked puzzled for a moment.

As much as he preaches in the locker room, even an idiot knows he's just talking bullshit...

He simply gave up the game against Real Madrid from the very beginning, and concentrated all his energy on the league game against Chelsea on the weekend!

What a joke!

Real Madrid fed three at home, and kicked a fart away!

Anyway, Coutinho is already scared, if you want to go... go for it!

Let the cruel reality teach you the truth of the world!
With only one passion, you can't win anything at all!
In the 77th minute, under the amazed gaze of countless people, Rodgers used up the last substitution.

Player number 18, who had never played a second in the Champions League, stepped onto the turf of the Bernabeu.

In the Bernabeu Stadium, which can accommodate more than 8 spectators, Lu Feng, who is only 1.7 meters tall, looks extremely small.

(End of this chapter)