[Football] Crown of Thorns

"The Times": Free kick scored twice, Dagama new record.

"Guardian": Suarez made a point, Da Gama free kick to help the Red Army win a draw.

The Daily Telegraph: Penalties, equalizers, overtakes, draws.Luck helped the Red Army get a point.

"Independent": Although Suarez made a point for the Red Army at the beginning, Gerrard tricked the goalkeeper to score a penalty kick, but the goals of Stoke City's Walters and Jones quickly helped the home team overtake, and Walters scored again in the second half City, if it weren't for Da Gama's free kick scored twice to help the Red Army equalize the score, the Red Army would have suffered a disastrous defeat.

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"Daily Mail": Before the game, the Red Army was full of spirits, but after the game, they were depressed and did not smile.

Comprehensive comment: Although the Red Army vowed to win before the game, we could not see the reason for the Red Army to win in the whole game. They failed to score and the defense was full of loopholes. The home record has always been unsatisfactory.Previously, the Red Army's record at the Britannia Stadium was 2 draws and 2 losses. Last season, the Red Army's record against Stoke City was 1 draw and 1 loss...

"The Sun": The Red Army draw.Captain Gerrard...Liverpool captain Gerrard currently has only the last 16 months of his contract with the club. After a tough battle, Gerrard seemed a little absent-minded during the interview. It seems that the captain of the Red Army has no idea about his future. very sure...

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After the war, even though they didn’t lose, the atmosphere in the Red Army was not very good. On the return bus, the players all had cold faces, and no one wanted to take the initiative to make a sound. The players sitting in their seats closed their eyes and rested, hanging Pretending to sleep with headphones on, and so on.

After the coach Rodgers got into the car, he found such a depressed atmosphere.

But he didn't want to say anything for now.

He was bet on the interview area just now. Except for the game-related questions, when the reporter asked about the renewal of the Red Army captain Steven Gerrard, Rogers really didn't want to answer at all, but the microphone was stuffed almost under his nose. But it blocked him, so he had to make a novel about this issue. If he really didn't say anything, then the media would write reports about "the coach doesn't like Gerrard".

Rodgers (real TMD): Gerrard is still an important core of the team, he will get a new contract.

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The next afternoon, the players returned to the training base one after another, and Rogers held a player meeting.

He hung a chart on the wall, and the players looked up at the chart, wondering what the coach was trying to say.

"This is the data from our game yesterday, take a closer look."

Stoke City stats Liverpool

3 goals 3

5/10 shot on target / shot 4/17

50% shot accuracy rate 23.5%

3 saves 2

6 corners 8

5 free kicks 11

26 throw-in 27

11 fouls 6

1 offside 4

37.6% Possession 62.4%

71.5% pass success rate 84.5%

18.2% success rate of crosses 38.1%

65.4% steal success rate 90.5%

48% header success rate 52%

3 yellow cards 1

0 red card 0

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After waiting for a few minutes, Rogers pointed to the accuracy rate above, "Can any of you tell me, what is this accuracy rate of 23.5%?"

The players in the conference room looked at each other, but no one made a sound.

"So, why didn't our pass success rate and steal success rate far exceed the opponent's success rate to bring us victory?"

"Can someone tell me?"

Looking at the serious expression on the coach's face, Gama murmured in his heart: If they can shoot with a higher success rate, then these problems will not be a problem.

Although the number of goals scored by the Uruguayan striker in the team is already ranked first, but he often either does not score, or scores two or three in a game. The team's winning rate is not high.

Although Suarez is a very good teammate off the field, for Gama, he hopes to have a shooter who can turn all his crosses into goals, rather than Uruguay, who always seems to be out of tune. people.

I need a striker who can score goals, not an all-around striker in the midfield.

Suarez is a good player, but not the perfect one to play with him.

It's just that it's impossible to say these words.

Gama, who rested his chin in a daze, didn't notice the way Gerrard turned his head to look at him, nor did he notice the coach's frown.

In terms of adaptability, his midfielder is really a good core to adapt to various situations, right!

A smile appeared on the self-mocking Jia Ma's lips, and he continued to wander.

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On Friday night, the Liverpool Red Army fans organized a fan event. This kind of semi-official fan event organized by the fans association has been strongly supported by the club and sent first-team players to participate.

This time it happened that the Brazilian Lucas, the Portuguese midfielder Da Gama and the young Spaniard Suso were sent out on Thursday, that is, last night's game starting midfielder - because it was an official assignment, Gama Impossible to refuse.

He didn't participate in such activities when he was in the Bundesliga before. It seems that German fans still prefer to socialize with their own players. Unless they stay for a long time, foreign players are not very popular. Superstars are an exception.

The content of this kind of fan activities is generally to meet with everyone, take photos, sign, and interact.

Die-hard fans care about how the team is doing, ask about their favorite players, etc.

At the same time, this can be regarded as the club's feedback to the fans during the Christmas period.

Gama, who arrived at the venue with Lucas, entered this venue with curiosity-today's fan meeting place is a venue provided by the owner of Liverpool's local open stadium, and the owner himself is a diehard Red Army fan.

Gama has only been here for half a season, and he didn't feel much before, but today, surrounded by screaming fans, and... Hey, stop touching your body, I'm going to sue you for sexual harassment!

After the group photo was signed, Lucas and Gama led the teams respectively, played games with the fans and taught them shooting skills.

All in all it was fun to play.

Of course, it is impossible to skip the questioning session, and many people's questions made Gama sweat a little.

At the beginning, diehard fans were still very concerned about the team's situation. Yesterday's narrow draw made everyone a little worried.

Regarding this aspect, Lucas replied: The team is in good condition, and the current injuries are not too many, so don't worry.

Gama: I think it's okay. The atmosphere in the Premier League is really good, and it's very enjoyable to play.

Suso: I still need more adaptation.

Regarding the players, Lucas said: Although we are somewhat stretched because we cannot sign many big-name players, this is a rare opportunity for young players.

Gama: I have only talked with my teammates, and I have the impression that many clubs do not trust young players so much, but here is the best opportunity for young players to express themselves.

Suso:Liverpool pays more attention to newcomers than ever, and I am lucky to have met him.

After chatting for a while, veteran Lucas smiled when asked by fans about his views on future development.

"After Steven Gerrard and Carragher, the fans want to see more young players emerge, and now is such a time. Rodgers will give them a chance, I think it will be very good for the future of the club."

Then he said: "The club cannot do without the support of the fans. I hope everyone will help young players grow. Sometimes I will talk about some of my own experience and lessons. It is normal for young players to perform poorly. Fans have to understand this. , Instead of adding insult to injury, try to give them confidence, because whether a game can be played well, 50% to 60% depends on self-confidence."

Suso also said: "Although Luka is not a product of Liverpool's youth training, he has completed the transformation of his career in Liverpool. He is worth learning from young players."

Fans will always be considerate of veterans and rookies, but it is a different attitude for Gama.

"I think it is very difficult to play for a club for a long time. At present, only Gerrard and Carragher are from Liverpool's youth training. I think the club fans are still very happy to see young players from their own youth team. Now is the time to change those conditions."

Gama, who said so in his mouth, suddenly thought that the Red Army has not cultivated successful self-produced players in the past 10 years.

If a club is full of 'mercenaries' like them, it is probably the most worrying thing for these diehard fans!

In the end, Lucas said: Every player has lows, I just hope they can deal with these pressures properly.As teammates, we also need to try to protect them and give them confidence.I hope everyone can give us support.

The next day, Gama saw the headline in the local "Liverpool Daily Mail": Lucas believes Liverpool must protect talented young people.

Putting down the newspaper, Gama smiled.

Joanna on the opposite side gave him a strange look.

Jia Ma winked, "Do you want me to go out with you today?"

"no need."

Joanna shook her head, "Don't you guys have a game on Sunday and no training?"

Jia Ma took a sip of water, "I'm only going to the base in the afternoon, so you really don't need me to accompany you?"

"no."

Joanna got up and turned her head again, "If you have time, why not go on a date."

Gama blinked, "Can I?"

"...Idiot, of course you have to be active in chasing girls and boys!"

Jia Ma thought about it, "I don't know if Monet has time?"

"Didn't she say you could call him Riharie?"

Joanna asked.

"Do you always feel a little embarrassed?"

Gama smiled shyly.

Joanna felt the green stick jumping on her forehead, "Xiko."

"what?"

"Don't act in front of me."

"Uh, haha, no!"

"Fool!"

Joanna gave Gama a haughty look, "If you really like it, go after it, don't tease girls." After that, Joanna walked to the living room, "Mr. Chris, can you take me to London today?"

Jia Ma chased after her, "Joanna, why are you going to London? How dangerous it is for you to go alone..."

"Shut up, I'm going shopping there. And Mr. Chris is here, what do you mean I'm alone."

Joanna yelled.

"...Qiona, you don't love me anymore~~~"

"Xiko, shut up for me."

Gama sighed and shook his head at Chris: "Woman~~~"

"You really want me to go shopping in London with Miss Joanna?"

Chris asked.

"Go ahead, I'll drive by myself today."

Gama rolled his eyes.

"Dating?"

"Let me try."

"Then, I wish you success."

"……roll!"

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On Sunday morning, Gama grinned as he looked at the reported photo of himself dating a beauty.

Not bad, now I have become a celebrity who must be chased when I go out!

"Ahhh, Shiko, you bastard, you promised my Monet's autograph!!!"

The petite Joe Allen chased Xico all over the field.

"Here, Joe, put the ball down and talk!"

"...Go to hell with me!"

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PS: Now I find that writing the competition is actually the easiest, and the life transition chapter is the hardest to write~~

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