Chapter 668: Zhen Shaolong: I'm not in a good state
Anfield Stadium.
Liverpool's home match against Newcastle United, the time has passed the 80th minute, the score on the field is still '0:3', Newcastle United away by a big score.
At this point in time, with this score, Liverpool can be said to have no chance.
Zhen Shaolong's third goal was a major blow to Liverpool's morale, mentality, and scoreline, and every Liverpool player knew they couldn't win.
Not to mention that with only ten minutes remaining, they were not confident of beating Newcastle United even if they restarted the game.
The difference in the efficiency of the two sides is too great.
From the first minute of the game, Liverpool had the advantage of the situation, completely ahead of Newcastle United in midfield, scrambling, possession and goal-oriented chances, but they have not been able to score a goal until now.
What about Newcastle United?
The other Newcastle United players were also inefficient, such as Michael Owen, who was a so-called 'shiny' and had four or five shots on goal, but couldn't get the ball in.
But the other party has Zhen Shaolong!
Zhen Shaolong's efficiency is too high, four touches of the ball, three goals, just imagining this statistic, makes the vast majority of Liverpool's players feel hopeless.
This is still the case of their serious defense, in order to defend Zhen Shaolong, they did a lot of relevant training and tactical arrangements before the game, and everything seemed to have no effect.
Although the opponent seemed to be limited and had no chance to touch the ball most of the time, the few chances turned into goals.
"There's no way to play it, we're going to lose!"
"If you play 10 more games, you'll lose!"
"It would have been nice if Fernando Torres had scored a few more goals, or someone else, in short, it would have been a goal!"
"There's no chance now, and there's no chance this season......"
Liverpool were deeply disappointed, but they didn't give up on the game and under captain Steven Gerrard, their overall performance was better than it had just been.
Everyone is running actively.
Everyone is actively cooperating.
Everyone is also working hard to create opportunities in the front court and actively defend in the back court.
All the Liverpool players know that they don't have a chance, and they are very unwilling, but they are still playing seriously, what it means to lose the game, they know better than anyone else, even if they don't have a chance in the last minute, they have to hold on until the last second.
This may be the so-called 'Red Army Spirit'!
Some Liverpool players do not have the spirit of the Red Army, but the whole Liverpool team, especially Gerrard, as the spiritual leader, seems to have 'positive' and 'fighting spirit' written all over his body, and the media and fans regard Gerrard as the best inheritor and promoter of Liverpool's spirit, and he is indeed the most active player in the game.
Regardless of how the rest of his team-mates perform, Gerrard will always look like he will fight to the end, and his positive attitude will also affect his team-mates and the whole team.
Many fans were moved by Liverpool's hard work.
The Liverpool fans in the stands around couldn't help but sing the classic song "You Will Never Walk Alone" to cheer for the players on the field, but to more people, the singing was more like a final farewell to Liverpool......
Ahem.
It doesn't seem like a good description, but it's clear to anyone that Liverpool don't have a chance.
Just because there is no opportunity does not mean that there is no gain.
In the 89th minute, Liverpool's continued efforts to attack finally paid off, as Gerrard's clever pass found Torres, who scrambled to shoot in the box, and the ball bounced off Coloccini.
Kuyt followed.
"Shoot again—"
The football was punched out by the busy goalkeeper Given, such a classic punch, coupled with the hideousness on Given's face, can definitely be called a classic scene, but it is a pity that Gerrard, who followed in the end, still used a strong volley to send the ball into the goal.
“Goooooooooooal!!!”
"Gerald! Gerrard! Towards the end of 90 minutes, Steven Gerrard finally scored a goal for Liverpool! ”
"This goal is very exciting, Liverpool can be said to have bombarded the Newcastle goal, Torres, Kuyt, and finally Gerrard, their efforts have finally paid off, although the goal cannot change the final result, but I believe that everyone who sees the goal must be ......moved by the spirit of Liverpool on the field not giving up."
Liverpool fans are really impressed.
After Gerrard completed the goal, the surrounding stands suddenly remembered the excited shouts, even if the goal could not help Liverpool win, the fans were constantly cheering, they were moved by the fighting spirit of the players on the field, many fans felt that if they lost, they would lose, but the spirit of Liverpool did not change, they still persevered to the end, worked hard to the end, even if there was no hope, the Liverpool players on the field should be praised.
Distance.
Zhen Shaolong was also a little moved, but more often he felt that he had been defeated, no, it was the system that was defeated.
"Liverpool actually scored the 'must-score' ......"
As long as the goal is completed, it is enough to show how firm Gerrard's mentality is and how full of confidence he is at the moment of shooting.
Of course.
Liverpool can't change anything with Steven Gerrard's goal, and when they're three goals down, scoring a goal is just saving face, but it's remarkable to be able to score a goal.
Zhen Shaolong suddenly had a feeling that he seemed to be the big boss in movies and TV, and all the opponents seemed to have become brave challengers, the big boss was indeed very powerful, scoring too many goals and winning too many games, but the ending was often that the big boss was defeated by the protagonist, and at the same time recognized the protagonist's ability.
"Alas......"
"The treatment of the protagonist is really good!"
Zhen Shaolong couldn't help but sigh, Liverpool seems to be the protagonist's team, and Gerrard is the real protagonist.
But......
If you have a choice, let someone else be the protagonist, he just wants to be a villain boss in a low-key manner.
"I'm really out of here!"
Zhen Shaolong couldn't help but praise his desireless mentality.
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The game is over.
The battle at Anfield ended 1-3 with Newcastle United beating Liverpool away to win what the media described as the 'league final'.
It's really called the 'league final'.
For Liverpool, the game is the only chance to surpass Newcastle United, as they have a points gap between Newcastle United and the difference after losing is four points, which is not a game to catch up, and there are only three league games remaining.
Three games, four points.
Even if Liverpool win all the remaining games, they still have to pray that Newcastle United will 'miss' twice, and what is the chance that the opponent will miss twice in three games?
Basically hopeless.
Everyone in Liverpool was aware of the situation, and when the referee blew the final whistle, many players sat on the grass and couldn't hold back their tears.
Steven Gerrard.
The camera of the live broadcast of the game was pointed at Gerrard, and he saw that the Liverpool captain no longer had the firmness he had in the game, his eyes were red and he was constantly wiping tears, and he wanted to comfort others while walking, but was comforted by others patting him on the shoulder.
Opposite.
Newcastle United were excited.
Newcastle United have a points lead, the game is relatively easy for them, even if they lose the game, it is possible to catch up with two points, but no matter what, winning is the best result, which means that they do not make mistakes, and winning the league title is basically no problem.
Everyone is already looking at the championship trophy.
Everybody's talking about it --
"We can win the league again this year! Successfully defend your title! I feel great......"
"I didn't even expect to win the championship right away!" It was Juloccini who said this, and when he joined Newcastle United, he didn't want to win the league title, but just wanted to play in the Champions League, "It's so good, I can't help but touch the trophy. ”
"Haha...... What's the big deal! ”
Jean's big voice caught a lot of attention, "I joined Newcastle because Zhen is here, and I know that as long as Zhen is here, the championship is nothing!" I won the UEFA Cup when I was in St. Pauli, you know...... St. Pauli ...... A few seasons ago, we were still playing in the regional leagues! ”
Quite a few people gave a thumbs up.
Newcastle United compared to the top giants, the strength of the squad is a little pitiful, but every player in the team can be said to be a genius when they are young, and geniuses can skip relegations directly, after they sign a contract to officially become professional players, most of them play directly in the top league, and there are relatively few people who have participated in the second league, not to mention the amateur regional league.
Jean's ability to make his way out of the amateur league, even at his peak, is remarkable.
After the game.
Newcastle United can win against Liverpool, which means that they have basically won the league title, and manager Kevin Keegan is very excited, his mouth is exaggerated, and his white hair looks a little weird.
Keegan dragged Zhen Shaolong to the press conference, because he knew that without Zhen Shaolong, reporters might be embarrassed for him, such as talking about something like 'the victory has nothing to do with him' and 'it is completely Zhen Shaolong's credit', which will make him feel a little embarrassed.
He can't argue yet!
When reporters say these things, the more they argue, the more they lack confidence, and if they don't argue, they are considered 'tacit' by reporters, and anyway, as long as they talk about this topic, no matter how they answer, they are wrong.
Zhen Shaolong is very important.
Zhen Shaolong reluctantly went with Keegan, but fortunately, there were enough reporters at the press conference, and he found that the effect of "Privilege" was activated, so he patiently answered a few questions.
Reporters will not let Zhen Shaolong go, they hope to find big news on Zhen Shaolong, and it will be difficult to talk about the game or something, because the performance is already there, no matter how to talk about it, it is an analysis, and reporters are more concerned about Zhen Shaolong's transfer and private life.
And then.
The Manchester Sport reporter simply asked the topic that most people wanted to ask, "There is a grapevine that you will leave Newcastle United next season, can you tell us about your next destination?" ”
As soon as you hear this question, you know it's a pit.
Zhen Shaolong was stunned for a moment, he touched his nose and said, "What's the next destination?" I don't know what you're talking about, there's a lot of gossip out there, I could go to AC Milan, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Manchester United, even Liverpool, I'm not sure. But on the topic of leaving, I think I can talk about ideas. ”
"I may leave in the future, but only if I help the club achieve enough honours, and I will use the title to give back to the fans who have always supported me."
That's a pretty standard answer.
Those reporters who targeted the audience couldn't find the problem, helped Newcastle United to achieve glory, and then left it was a successful walk, and the fans who supported it were at most regretful and sad, but they couldn't criticize anything.
Journalists then returned to the game, with the Guardian, who supports Newcastle United, asking, "Can you talk about the game?" Your record of having four touches in 90 minutes and scoring three goals? ”
"I don't think it's a record, and it doesn't make any sense to write it down." Zhen Shaolong said very seriously, "I don't feel in good shape in this game, and Liverpool's defense is also doing a good job, so that most of the time, no matter how hard I try, I can't touch the ball." ”
"If I continue like this, I may suffer a goal drought......
"So in the next few days, or even longer, I need to train hard and try to get back into shape......"
Zhen Shaolong stopped accepting interviews after speaking, and left the scene under the escort of security guards.
Behind.
A group of reporters looked at each other.
Bad condition?
Oh yes!
Scored three goals in poor form...... What about fools? No, we're not stupid enough to believe this kind of nonsense!