Liverpool has finally changed hands!

Following the Red Devils Manchester United, the 100-year-old Red Army was finally bought by wealthy businessmen from the United States for 470 million pounds.

This news caused a huge repercussion in European and even world football.

In the limelight of the Reds' recent 3-1 win away to Barcelona, the American businessman completed the acquisition, which made everyone in Liverpool, including former owner David Morse, extremely excited.

The die-hard Liverpool fan excitedly said that Liverpool is about to usher in a new era!

The two new owners were quick to offer two big greeting gifts, namely a promise to invest more in the club's transfers, as well as to build a new stadium with a capacity of 60,000 fans.

In an interview with the media, Rick Parry said excitedly that this will allow Liverpool to reach a higher level in terms of ticket revenue and business operations.

Gerrard and Benitez have also given interviews to the media, publicly expressing their welcome to the two American investors.

It's almost fair to say that the entire city is welcoming both investors and has high hopes for them.

The Red Army was too eager for revival!

This team has been in decline for too long!

With teams such as Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal being injected by investors and their competitiveness skyrocketing, Liverpool is in need of an external fund to help the team improve its overall competitiveness.

From the previous Dubai consortium to the current Hicks and Gillett combination, it is the product of this desire.

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Liverpool's management and the team are indeed two different levels of operation.

However, after the management announced the success of the takeover by the American investors, not only did the morale of the fans soar, but so did the morale of the team, as the new owner brought a promise that everyone would get a pay rise if the team did well.

At the weekend, the team travels at Anfield to take on Sheffield United.

Hicks and Gillett made their debut at Anfield and came to the dressing room before the game to meet the players.

In addition to Gerald, who had met before, Hicks and Gillette were most impressed by Yang Yang.

It's not just because Yang Yang is Chinese.

"It's also common to see your news in American media magazines." Hicks laughed and boasted.

The first impression of this tall Texan to Yang Yang can only be regarded as average, looking like a businessman.

Yang Yang's hometown of Quanzhou is the most active area of private capital in China, almost all people do business, he does not have any prejudice against businessmen, but because of his personality, he does not like the kind of people who talk too much.

Hicks clearly falls into this category.

But no matter what, Yang Yang still maintained a friendly attitude and thanked him for his admiration.

Hicks and Gillett were also clearly intent on impressing the Liverpool players when they first met, so he offered to mention the prize money, but in a whole bunch of details, neither of them knew football.

It doesn't matter, though.

The members of the Glazer family don't know much about football, but they can still run Manchester United well.

Everyone is confident in Hicks and Gillette's business plans, especially after their decision to invest in the team, which will not only improve Liverpool's players, but also become more competitive in the transfer market.

For example, Mascherano.

The Argentinian player, who has a very complicated ownership, had no way to move to Liverpool due to high prices, and could only come to the team on loan, but after the arrival of the new owner, the team promised to buy him out as soon as he performed, which made him more combative.

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In the following Premier League match, Benitez rotated seven players in one go.

He will need to rotate as the team hosts Manchester United in a week's time, and the second leg of Barcelona will be after the double red meeting.

And the opponent of this game, Sheffield United, is not strong.

Rafael Benitez lined up in a four-four-two formation, with Crouch partnering veteran Robbie Fowler up front.

As a result, just 20 minutes into the game, Crouch was kicked out of the brow by an opposing player during a duel, but Fowler calmly pushed and hit the ball to open the scoring for Liverpool.

Crouch then bled profusely and was replaced by Kuyt.

Five minutes later, Steven Gerrard set up Robbie Fowler to add another goal to give Liverpool a two-goal lead.

After the restart in the second half, Liverpool took advantage of a corner kick opportunity and Hyypia scored a goal.

Three minutes later, Mascherano passed, Fowler passed diagonally, and Gerrard scored with a powerful shot, 4-0!

Liverpool have won a big win at home!

This is a gift from the Liverpool players to the two new owners!

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Yang Yang did not appear in the squad for the match, and Benitez arranged for him to rest, but he sat in the stands with Xavi Alonso and other players to watch the game.

His main focus was on Mascherano because the Argentine midfielder was very good in this game.

In this game, Gerrard and Mascherano partnered in the middle of the midfield, the former attacking, the latter defending, Mascherano performed almost perfectly, did not give Sheffield United any chances.

Not to mention his wide range of movements, as well as a couple of very beautiful interceptions, he has contributed greatly on the defensive end, ensuring the stability of the team's backline, and at the same time, he is not the pure defensive player that the outside world has been rumored to be.

The team's fourth goal, Mascherano passed the ball to Fowler, and then Fowler assisted Gerrard to score, this time showing Mascherano's organizational thinking.

'He's one of those typical Argentine midfielders, similar to Redondo. Xavi Alonso was clearly full of praise for his partner's debut.

Of course, Yang Yang knows Redondo, the main defender of the former Real Madrid, was once the world's top midfielder, and Guardiola, but after transferring to AC Milan, he has not performed at all, mainly due to injuries.

As for Redondo, Yang Yang's impression is mainly from the media and others, who say that he is an elegant playmaker, but Xavi Alonso clearly does not think so.

'They're a control-oriented midfielder.

"Controlling?"

"Well, Redondo's defensive ability is actually very strong, and a lot of small movements are dirty, and there is even some rough action, but at the same time he has very good organization and passing skills."

Speaking of which, Xavi Alonso pointed to Mascherano inside the stadium, "Mascherano comes from the football school of the Solari family, and his characteristics are very similar to Redondo, you can see him. ”

The Solari family is rich in stars, such as Solari, who played for Real Madrid and Inter Milan, and is the second generation, and the family runs a football school in Argentina and has produced many players, and Mascherano is one of them.

Redondo married the daughter of the Solari family, and Yang Yang vaguely remembered whether it was Inter's cousin or cousin of Solari.

"I think Benitez will like him." Yang Yang said softly.

Mohamed Sissoko is indeed very good, but his feet are rough and his awareness is not enough, but Mascherano is very good defensively, but at the same time he has quite good technical skills and the ability to organize passes.

Xavi Alonso nodded: "Remember that pair in Valencia?" ”

"Albelda and Baraja."

"Yes, this pair is known as the strongest double midfielder in Europe and Benitez's favourite."

When Yang Yang heard this, he pondered for a while, and immediately understood.

In Valencia it's Albelda and Baraja, but in Liverpool isn't it Xavi Alonso and Mascherano?

The two midfield pairs are definitely a very controlling combination, although they are slightly different, but overall, they are very well balanced, and both play a huge role at both ends of the pitch.

And Yang Yang has a feeling that if it is not Mohamed Sissoko when he plays Barcelona, but this Mascherano tonight, then the first goal will not be conceded at all, and even Liverpool can create a bigger score.

Of course, it's just a feeling.

"Looks like you're going to have to get used to your new partner." Yang Yang said with a smile.

Xavi Alonso shrugged, "I don't need to run in with him. ”

Some players, even if they have never worked together before, have the natural potential to attract each other and call each other.

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Liverpool beat their opponents by four more goals!

After the game, the Red Army was unanimously affirmed by the outside world, especially the team rotated seven main players, and was able to win a big victory, which shows that the overall strength of the Red Army has been recognized.

Veteran Robbie Fowler scored a brace, which gave him a lot of recognition.

With the addition of Yang Yang and Kuyt, and the likes of Crouch occupying the main position, Robbie Fowler has not been given many opportunities, but the veteran is not willing to be a substitute and is likely to leave this summer.

Steven Gerrard was voted Man of the Match and his partnership with Mascherano allowed him to give up his hands and get into attack, which was seen as key to Liverpool's four-goal victory.

And everyone has also called for Benitez to unleash Gerrard's attack power to the fullest.

New signing Mascherano has shown everyone the possibility of stabilizing the midfield, but it will take a little time and opportunity to replace Mohamed Sissoko.

After all, Sissoko also performed quite eye-catching in the away game against Barcelona.

While Liverpool beat Sheffield United 4-0 at home, Manchester United was also thrilled in the away game against Fulham, although the opponent scored a goal first, but goals from Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo helped Manchester United reverse Fulham 2-1.

Arsenal narrowly beat Aston Villa 1-0 away thanks to Diaby's goal.

Chelsea narrowly beat Manchester City 1-0 away thanks to Frank Lampard's penalty.

At the end of 28 rounds, Manchester United lead the Premier League table with 66 points, Liverpool are three points behind, Chelsea are 60 points and Arsenal are fourth with 55 points.

As for the Premier League's scorers, Yang Yang still has 20 goals, Drogba has 17 goals, and Cristiano Ronaldo is close with 16.

In this case, the second double red of the season will be here again.