There is a saying that is true, the higher you climb, the more painful the fall will be. Xiao said

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Liverpool's form in the first month of the season was too vigorous, so much so that in the following period, the form was too sluggish, and it was a collective slump.

Liverpool once gave confidence to Reading's Carabao Cup win in midweek, with Benayoun, Pennant and Crouch scoring successively, and the team beat Reading 4-2 away to advance to the next round.

This once allowed the media to see the resurgence of Liverpool's players' form.

However, at the weekend, Liverpool played Wigan Athletic away, and everyone was surprised to find that it was still sluggish.

The Reds are still firmly in control of the situation, crushing Wigan Athletic in terms of overall strength, but they are still worse in creating chances in midfield.

To compensate for Xavi Alonso's absence, Benitez brought on Lucas Reva in the cup tie against Reading, while in the league it was for Aurelio to partner Steven Gerrard and Mascherano.

But the team still hasn't improved much.

Yang Yang was also closely marked by the opponent, until the 75th minute, substitute Pennant sent a low cross on the right side, Yang Yang got a chance at the edge of the penalty area, faced the defender a pendulum pass, shook off an angle, and directly hit the goal with his left foot.

The ball went straight into the bottom left corner of the goal, 1-0!

It was also the only goal of the game.

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After the game, in addition to continuing to praise Yang Yang for beating the savior in four consecutive games, the British media was also dissatisfied with Liverpool's current situation, believing that Xavi Alonso's absence had a great impact on Liverpool.

"But Benitez clearly failed to find a more effective attacking solution, which led to a sluggish offensive end of the pitch."

As a famous Liverpool legend, Alan Hansen also said in a column, "I feel very sad to see Yang Yang supporting the team's attack in the front field alone, he will not be 21 years old in a month." ”

This is also understood as a reminder from the Liverpool legend to Benitez that he needs to create a more relaxed tactical environment for Yang Yang.

Within the team, Benitez also communicated with Yang Yang through Yesterdam, saying that the team has been trying.

Benayoun, Lucasreva, Aurelio, the midfield changed several times, and the tactical formation also switched back and forth between 442 and 433, but they have never been able to adjust a more effective midfield operation plan.

Xavi Alonso is not there and the team can only bring Gerardra back.

And it was only at this time that everyone became aware of the role of Xavi Alonso.

When the Spaniards were there, the team was like a bamboo, and the offense was like a tide, but when he was not there, the team's midfield seemed to be unable to function, and he could only rely on Yang Yang alone to stand up in front.

Yang Yang understands this.

Even with a bench as thick as Manchester United, Carrick and Paul Scholes were injured, and the midfield organization was still frustrated.

No team in the world is strong enough to have two Xavi Alonso at the same time.

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On the evening of October 3, the second round of the Champions League group stage.

Liverpool take on Ligue 1 Marseille at Anfield.

After Ribery's transfer to Bayern Munich, the star of the Ligue 1 team, Nasri, was also absent due to injury, which led everyone to feel that it would be difficult for Marseille to get out of Anfield this time.

The first half of the game seemed to follow this route.

Liverpool dominated the landslide, Yang Yang cut into the penalty area with the ball on the left side in the 31st minute, curled the ball into the goal, hit the inside of the right post of the goal, and turned into the goal guarded by Mandanda, opening the scoring for Liverpool.

But after the rematch in the second half, Marseille showed great tenacity, especially when the game was in the 77th minute, Sissoko was too sticky at the back, and after being cut off by former Liverpool player Cenden, he assisted Valbrena to score from a distance.

In the end, Liverpool won 1-1 at home and were equalized by Marseille.

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Regarding the team's performance, Yang Yang said in an interview with the media after the game that Liverpool is indeed in a difficult period at present, but everyone is working hard.

'I'm confident that the team will be able to get out of this situation very quickly.

As for what many media believe is that the team's overall performance has dragged him down, Yang Yang said that he does not exist, because he is part of Liverpool as a whole, and he has repeatedly emphasized that everyone is very hard.

Benayoun, for example, had a terrible game, but he did well against Reading in the Carabao Cup a week ago and Wigan Athletic at the weekend.

Captain Steven Gerrard has been affected by a toe injury.

And Sissoko, who was criticized in the audience, Yang Yang didn't have much complaints in his heart, because he had always been like this.

That's why everyone in the squad is increasingly supporting Mascherano.

But the question is, the Argentines run so fiercely every game, where can they afford it?

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Compared with Yang Yang, Benitez criticized very unceremoniously.

He believes that the biggest problem of the team is that they can't hold the ball and can't create chances, and even Crouch didn't show the tactical effect it should have in this game.

"Of course, this also shows the quality of Marseille from another angle, they are very aggressive and very well organized, so they control the game and hold the ball."

"We tried, but it was clear that tonight was not ours!"

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In any case, Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Marseille, and everyone except Yang Yang was blamed, including captain Steven Gerrard.

In the words of the Echo, "This is the most depressing game at Anfield in the past two years, and after tonight's game, there is only one person who can walk off the pitch with his head held high, and that is Yang Yang!" ”

The Times, on the other hand, are more rational and believe that Liverpool are now in desperate need of Xavi Alonso's return.

"Yang Yang has really been outstanding, he's scored in every game except the first league game so far this season, which is incredible, but it's not enough for him alone, Crouch, Gerrard, Kuyt, Aurelio...... And, of course, Xavi Alonso, both should step up as soon as possible. ”

"We're looking forward to seeing an invincible Liverpool team!"

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On the afternoon of October 7, the ninth round of the Premier League.

Liverpool, who had just been held to a miserable draw by Marseille in midweek, continued to host strong rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Just two minutes into the game, Gareth Bale's free kick from 25 meters away on the left side almost broke Liverpool's goal, leaving everyone in a cold sweat.

But soon, Liverpool took the lead.

Yang Yang was fouled by his opponent on the left side of the box and got a chance to take a free kick in front.

This is a free kick from 25 meters away, Yang Yang personally took the penalty, the quality penalty is very high, but the distance is a little far, goalkeeper Robinson is very focused, calmly save the ball.

But at the critical moment, Gerrard followed up and pushed the shot, 1-0!

It was a goal that gave Liverpool confidence.

The two sides then attacked and defended each other, but Liverpool had the advantage overall.

It wasn't until the second half that Tottenham Hotspur burst into the opener and scored in two minutes, starting with a header from Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane slotting home ahead of Hyypia and Finnan.

Then came a long pass from the back, with Berbatov pushing a header over Hyypia and Roy Keane volleying home to turn Tottenham Hotspur around.

Two goals are the same!

In less than three minutes, Tottenham Hotspur completed an incredible comeback.

The veteran Hyypia, in front of Berbatov, can almost be said to be completely controlled.

Subsequently, Liverpool made successive substitutions and adjustments to strengthen the attack in the front, but they never created a threat, but Gareth Bale's left flank, frequently played speed in the counterattack.

The Welshman had excellent pace and struggled for Liverpool's defenders on the right.

Until the ninety-second minute, that is, the last minute of stoppage time, Aurelio quickly assisted to the front, and the left side of the low cross to the left rib of the penalty area, after Yang Yang got the ball, he shook flexibly in a row, shook off Michael Dawson, and hit a left-footed volley to equalize the score for Liverpool, 2-2!

Almost as soon as the goal was over, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game.

With goals from Yang Yang and Steven Gerrard, Liverpool held Tottenham Hotspur to a hard-fought 2-2 draw.

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After the game, Benitez's rotation system was once again met with huge criticism.

Many media believe that Liverpool's recent poor form, especially two consecutive draws at home, is that Benitez has a lot of rotation, which is obviously unreasonable.

'With Xavi Alonso out injured and Gerrard's form in the slump, should the midfielder opt for Mascherano who has more possession and ball playing?

"There's no doubt that Benitez's rotation has brought a lot to Liverpool, but is it too much in the current situation? Isn't it a little too risky and aggressive? ”

In this regard, Benitez said in the post-match press conference that he will continue to stick to the rotation system, and the reason for the team's recent poor performance is due to the high number of injuries in the team and the sluggish form of the players.

For example, Hyypia, who has not been in good shape lately, but Daniel Agger is injured and can only let him go.

The same is true for Xavi Alonso, whose place has not yet been replaced by Liverpool.

It is precisely because of this that Benitez asked the coaching staff and team doctor to strengthen the monitoring of Yang Yang's physical condition, and must submit a report every day.

Xavi Alonso really has no one to replace, but he is absent, at least there is one Yang Yang who can score consecutive goals or assists.

But if Yang Yang is injured, then Liverpool will really have nothing.

And there is also an attitude of rotation within the team, because judging from the performance of last season, the rotation did make Liverpool perform better in the second half.

What's more, Liverpool drew with Tottenham Hotspur after eight consecutive wins in the Premier League, and the first nine rounds were eight wins and one draw, what else is there to say about this report card?

As for Yang Yang, he doesn't have too many ideas, he always trusts Benitez.

At the same time, his only thought is to continue to score goals.

Because December is coming soon.