Chapter 208: The battle for the top spot
Back in the league, Lille took a short break for a few days before the crucial match decided the Ligue 1 title. Bayi Chinese Network ?(1).
In the 28th round of Ligue 1, Lille challenged Lyon away.
The outcome of this match will determine the top spot in the standings.
Defending champions Lyon and Lille are currently in second place on points in the standings but only five goal difference.
The home team took the game very seriously, and before the game, the Lyon club mentally stimulated Houllier's players in the hope that they would get the most out of the game. President Olas held a high-profile press conference to announce that the construction of the new stadium in Lyon will start in 2oo8. It is a modern stadium with a capacity of 6oooo spectators, for which the Lyon boss will spend 250 million euros. Olas said that as the most scientifically managed, best-recorded and currently richest club in France, Lyon should have the best stadium in all of France. As a tribute to the new stadium, Aulas asked the players to beat Lille and reclaim the table.
In order to create a better game environment, the official website of the French five-time champions introduced the importance of this game, calling on Lyon fans to rush to the scene to cheer for the home team, the effect is very good, two days before the game, even if the price is expensive, but the tickets for the Gerland stadium have been sold out, Lyon announced before the game that the box office will hit a new season high.
While the fans actively responded to the call to watch the game, they also supported the team with off-the-field actions.
When Reeves arrived at the Stade Gérland with the team, he was "warmly welcomed" by the home fans, because Reeves had made a bet with Butol with a goal against Lyon in the first half of the season, which angered the Lyon fans.
The whistle and middle finger are the treatment that Reeves enjoys, but Reeves doesn't care at all, Lens has experienced such unfriendliness, and the VIP treatment at the moment is a piece of cake.
Armed with headphones, sunglasses and hats, Reeves walked briskly onto the court.
After the warm-up, Puel brought everyone together, although Lyon has not been in good shape recently, just eliminated from the Champions League, but Puel did not relax at all, after arranging the tactics, Puel made the final mobilization: "Everyone has worked hard for so long, and it is hard to lead in the standings, are you willing to give up your place to the Lyonnais?" ”
"I don't want to!" All the players came together to give the answer.
"Then go up and tell the Lyonnais that their dynastic era is over, and the championship belongs to us!"
"The championship belongs to us!" After the baptism of the Champions League, the temperament of the Lille players has changed, and there is no hesitation when shouting out the championship declaration.
In the home team's locker room next door, Houllier was telling his players to keep an eye on Reeves.
The last time they met, it was Reeves who beat Houllier's team, and Houllier naturally won't take Reeves lightly anymore. He's going to have Reeves stared at him.
This game must not be lost again, except for the League Cup, Lyon only have the league title to fight for.
Houllier doesn't want to be out of the Champions League this season and if he loses the league title again, then he will have to go home to retire.
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The players of both sides slowly entered the field, and Dugarry took the lists of both sides to start the commentary of the game.
'There's nothing surprising about the line-ups on either side, it's the same midweek Champions League squad as either team, it's the best team that both sides can field.
In this strong confrontation, the TV station naturally sent the strongest commentary lineup, and the ace commentator Dugarry paired with the commentator Bodel.
"Ligue 1 has been boring in recent seasons because of Lyon's stunning, and the rise of Lille has made Ligue 1 look good this season."
"And this game will be one of the best games of the season, strong confrontation, tactical style is not conservative, and it will definitely make the crowd and friends see a good game."
"Both sides have their own strengths, Lyon are strong, Lille are in good form, and whoever wins or loses is possible."
"I'm more optimistic about Lyon, although in the Champions League, Lille replaced Lyon as the representative of Ligue 1, but in the league, Lille wants to replace Lyon, it is not so easy, the Gerland Stadium has always been the death of the away team, and it is difficult for Lille to take away the three points from here." Berdell is more optimistic about the home advantage of the defending champions.
Berdell thought Lille would have trouble with Gerland, but once the game started, the show was playing back against his point.
Perhaps affected by the elimination of the Champions League, Lyon's performance did not look like a Ligue 1 hegemon at all.
Juninho, who had lost to Wolves Totti, was in surprisingly poor form, conceding five goals up front in less than ten minutes, which was unimaginable in the past.
Lyon's offensive system relies heavily on Juninho Jr.'s swings, and once the Brazilians are not in good shape, as they are now, the attack is chaotic and the advance is weak.
Compared with the home team, the away team Lille played well and threatened Lyon's goal on many occasions.
But there was some helplessness on Puel's face, because he saw Reeves start messing around.
"Oh! Juninho Jr. was cut off again and Lille counter-attacked. ”
A few passes, and the ball is at the feet of Reeves,
Instead of taking the ball straight into the box like he did in the last encounter, Reeves pressed the ball with his feet and leaned on Chris's back to the goal.
The counterattack was reduced instantly, and the opposing defenders fell into position one after another, turning into a tough battle.
Reeves ignored the rest of the defenders who were in position and forced a long shot away from Chris.
Kupe made an immediate save, but retracted halfway through the action as the ball deflected so well that it flew high over the crossbar.
Puel, who was on the sidelines, couldn't help but cover his face with his hands, this kid used such an important game as a training ground.
When Reeves fired wide from distance again, Puel couldn't sit still.
Taking advantage of the dead ball, he shouted Reeves to the sidelines.
"Would you like to come down and rest?"
"I don't want to!" Reeves shook his head repeatedly, he couldn't afford to lose that person, and he was replaced after ten minutes on the court.
"Then don't try your immature style of play!"
"Give me thirty more minutes!" Reeves looked at Puel without showing weakness,
"Give me a reason!" Puel frowned, he didn't like someone to disobey his instructions for no reason, not even Reeves, he needed a reason not to be angry.
"Crijdo's not inferior to me, the last time he didn't necessarily work, and he wasn't strong, so he used his strength to break him. I'm confident to score! Seeing that Puel was still thinking about it, Reeves continued, "I was adapting to the first few shots I made, and that guy was thinner than I thought, and he used a lot of turning force, so the shooting posture was a little flawed, and the shot was high, and it won't be in the back." ”
Puel thought back for a moment, except for the first shot just now, which was a bit outrageous, Reeves' back shot was much closer to the frame of the goal, and accepted Reeves' statement.
'Go ahead, just give you thirty minutes, and if you haven't scored at the end of the first half, I'll be in the dressing room for the second half.'
"Okay, just wait and see."
Reeves ran back into the arena with excitement on his face. (To be continued.) )