extraordinary coach

Chapter 551 The Crucial Battle

"My Southampton team is back!"

After the away victory over Chelsea, Sun Yi finally dared to say that.

Although it was only a small victory over Chelsea, Southampton's performance in the game is getting better and better.

Sun Yi felt that he was getting closer and closer to the Southampton team that could play [-]% of its strength.

Chelsea have been a good test and now Southampton have withstood it.

Both fans and players feel that a stone has landed in their hearts.

Sun Yi also breathed a sigh of relief.

Next, Southampton will usher in the fourth round of the FA Cup.The opponent is only the Charlton team in the British Championship.

The opponent's strength is very weak, and Sun Yi can just be used to restore the player's state, and it can also rest the main players who are in good state.

Sun Yi actually felt like welcoming the FA Cup.

Soon, Southampton also started the game.

There is no surprise, relying on most of the substitute lineup, Southampton easily won the Charlton team at home.

It went so smoothly, and Sun Yi was greatly relieved.

In fact, for the FA Cup game, Sun Yi's only concern is that players will be injured.

Fortunately, everything went well.

Southampton did not lose staff.Let Sun Yi have the greatest confidence to face the next key battle.

The next key battle is the Premier League No.20 five rounds, Liverpool VS Southampton.

Just by hearing the name of the Liverpool team, you can know how important this game is to the Southampton team.

This battle is the battle for the top spot.

The result will affect the final championship.

In fact, if he played for Liverpool before Christmas, Sun Yi would not have the slightest worry at all.

Even if it is lost, the impact will not be much.

Because at that time, Southampton led Liverpool by as many as 8 points.

But it's different now.

After three draws, the point gap between the two sides has been greatly narrowed.

From the previous 8 points to now there are only 3 points left.

The difference of 3 points is just one game.

From here you can see how critical this game is.

Because of this, not only the fans of the two teams paid close attention to this game, but even the people of Manchester City also paid special attention to it.

Manchester City, like last season, once again stood on Liverpool's side.

They want Liverpool to beat Southampton at home.

If you can't win, a draw against Southampton is also excellent.

"Hopefully Liverpool will win."

"Come on, Liverpool. We Manchester City are with you."

Manchester City and Liverpool used to be regarded as mortal enemies, but now they are forced into a trench by Southampton.

Sometimes when I think about it, it's really an incomparable moment.

Many fans of the older generation have to be very emotional about this.

As the coach of the first team, Klopp also has similar emotions.

The emotion is the emotion, and Klopp naturally understands the reason.

If possible, he would rather Manchester City is still the sworn enemy, rather than the current state of the same hatred.

However, Klopp is looking forward to the game against Southampton.It's just that the game came a little late.

If only a week or two earlier, hehe~~
"It's finally here. To be honest, I'm getting impatient."

"God knows, how much I wish this game could come sooner."

"Because I can't wait to see our team beat Southampton."

Klopp is very confident in this.Almost a declaration of victory.

But Klopp said this now, but he has more confidence than before.

His confidence is not because he saw that the Southampton team was in poor condition after the vacation.

The main reason is that the current Liverpool team is stronger than before.

At the time of the winter transfer, he bought Balicouli from Naples.

The Liverpool team has always had sufficient strength in the striker and midfield, but the defense is a little weaker.

Now with Balikouli, and Joe Gomez, who returned from Southampton earlier in the season, Liverpool's defense has been greatly improved.

As far as Liverpool's current defense line is concerned, it can definitely be regarded as the top three in the Premier League.

It is precisely because of this that when Sun Yi stepped into the Anfield stadium, he couldn't help but exclaimed.

"Let me go, the Liverpool team is much stronger."

"Their defense has gone up a notch."

"Nimma, if I knew this would happen, I would never have put Joe Gomez back."

In Sun Yi's view, the current Liverpool team is definitely the strongest moment in the past few seasons.

Their S-level plus double A+ striker.If it weren't for the Southampton team having Ronaldo, I'm afraid it would not be as good.

Now they have an all-A+ defense again.Plus an all-A+ midfielder.

Such a Liverpool team can definitely be called super luxurious.

If you go to the Champions League, I am afraid that only Real Madrid and Barcelona can fight.

"No wonder Klopp dared to speak again."

Seeing the strength of the Liverpool team, Sun Yi knew that this battle might be very difficult.

If it is against Liverpool in the first two or three rounds, Southampton will probably lose.

"Fortunately, the state of our team has also returned."

As for the current strength of the Liverpool team, Sun Yi also spoke seriously to the players before the game.

"This game will be a tough one. I hope everyone will be mentally prepared."

"The Liverpool team is not the same as it was the last time they played. They are stronger."

"I need you to show all your strength. Show the highest fighting spirit. Show the best competitive state."

"That way we can take the win here at Anfield."

Worried that the players would not be mentally prepared, Sun Yi told all the players what might be the worst possible situation.

"Don't worry. Coach, we will definitely show our best condition and best attitude." Ronaldo stood up and said, patting his chest.

"I'm going all out, boss." Balotelli also said while patting his chest.

"I will do my best..." Paulinho and others also stood up one after another to express their views.

What Sun Yi wants is the attitude of the players.

Only when the players really go all out and get the best form can they get the desired result in this game.

"I trust you."

"With your attitude, I am confident that we will win."

"As long as we give full play to our strength, no one will be our opponent."

"Even here, the opponent is Liverpool!"

Sun Yi pointed at his feet and said domineeringly.

"Southampton must win!"

All the players raised their hands and shouted.

Instigated by Sun Yi, the Southampton team stepped onto the field with high morale.

It's just that the game is really as Sun Yi said.

The game had just started, and the Liverpool team almost gave them a blow to the head.

(End of this chapter)