When he returned to the hotel in the evening, Qin Xiong called Wang Sicong directly and asked him to come to the hotel for an interview.

Wang Sicong, who was originally clubbing in Liverpool, also knew the stakes, so he put down his entertainment and rushed to the hotel where Qin Xiong was.

Qin Xiong took a shower while waiting, but he didn't think about the importance of Alonso anymore, because from the perspective of a player, the value and importance of Alonso are almost instinctively smelled, and there is no need for specific analysis.

Liverpool will be in big trouble without Alonso, it's as simple as that!

Unless Qin Xiong is willing to return to the role of playmaking midfielder, Liverpool will still be stumbling forward in the new season, which has a similar effect to the ups and downs of Real Madrid's record last season and the decline of midfielder Guti's form.

As for whether Gerrard can be allowed to retreat, Qin Xiong has indeed thought about it before, but in terms of organizational ability and talent, Gerrard and Alonso are still different.

Moreover, Liverpool's forward twin star combination in the last two years has shown its power, and the combination of Torres + Gerrard has a great effect, and it will cost a certain amount of results to break them up and rebuild a new combination.

So now Qin Xiong is thinking about the importance of Benitez to this team.

To be sure, Benitez won the Champions League and FA Cup in the five years from 2004 to 2009.

This is not an ordinary achievement, but it has been a long time, and Liverpool, who have not won a title for three years, have proved that the team has not been successful in the last three years, even if there is a runner-up and semi-final record in the Champions League, making Liverpool's competitiveness in Europe cannot be underestimated. However, they were runners-up last season. Liverpool's best result in the Premier League era. Still can't be self-consolation for three years without a crown.

Benitez is a master tactician, that's recognized, and a cup master, good at playing cup.

However, looking back on Liverpool in the past five years, it is difficult to say what kind of style Liverpool has formed.

Neither like Manchester United, which has precipitated and developed the traditional British technical and tactical style, nor is it like Arsenal to follow the technical flow in a unique way, but Benitez's emphasis on technology in Spain has wavered with the traditional British style, and has never been able to completely settle Liverpool's technical and tactical style.

Look at Liverpool. It's more like people often say: that's the passionate Red Army.

The game is full of passion, but does the team have a consistent tactical connotation?

Like, no.

It's understandable that tacticians like to fiddle with tactics and defeat their opponents with tactics, but a team needs to develop a long-term technical and tactical image and style that is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, which can improve the team's tolerance for error, provided that the skills and tactics are in line with the team.

In his thoughts, Qin Xiong waited for Wang Sicong, and he told Wang Sicong about the important part of Alonso's conversation with him.

Wang Sicong pondered for a moment and said, "What is the possibility of the general's reconciliation?" ”

Qin Xiong shook his head unoptimistically.

"It's come to this point. There is little hope. ”

Wang Sicong nodded and said, "Then the question is simple, or Alonso leaves." Either Benitez is gone. ”

Qin Xiong let out a long sigh and said, "If you want to come this far, then this decision will be very difficult. ”

Benitez is not really to the point of becoming a public enemy, and the fans are firmly on Benitez's side when it comes to fighting against the two American bosses.

It can be seen that Benitez still has a certain prestige in the hearts of fans.

Wang Sicong spread his hands and said: "If this is a multiple-choice question that must be decided, the lesser of two evils." From an economic point of view, there is a fee to be paid to sack Benitez, and you think that selling Alonso is not worth the cost, because we cannot use the transfer fee paid by Real Madrid to buy a star who can replace Alonso. What about from a competitive point of view? Is Alonso or Benitez important? Can Benitez be replaced? I don't think it's difficult, is a manager who is better than him, or a manager who is similar to him, willing to come to Liverpool? ”

Qin Xiong rolled his eyes and said, "No, on the issue of coaching, it is not the selection criterion of who is better than whom, but whether the head coach is suitable. When you say that, I have a clear idea. ”

Qin Xiong walked around the room with a bath towel.

Financial gain is not his concern, but he would say that the cost of sacking Benitez is far less than the loss of losing Alonso.

What about the athletics?

Changing managers is a common thing, and Benitez doesn't set Liverpool into one style, which makes it not very difficult.

If it is a team like Barcelona, it is very difficult to change the manager, because if a manager who conflicts with the philosophy of Barcelona football to coach Barcelona, it will definitely cause huge internal conflicts.

That kind of cooperation is like asking Capello to coach Real Madrid, because of the clash of styles and ideas, the team's good and bad results, internal conflicts are always endless.

Qin Xiong had been thinking, and Wang Sicong didn't bother him, sitting on the sofa against the wall with one hand on his cheek and waiting.

After waiting for a while, Qin Xiong finally stopped, turned back to Wang Sicong and said: "The management should discuss a question, Benitez or Alonso who will stay, I tend to keep Alonso, this is my opinion, as for what the decision is, I can't make the decision alone." ”

Wang Sicong stood up solemnly, but before leaving, he turned back and asked: "So whether Benitez stays or Alonso stays, who is the successor?" Candidates for manager, candidates for players, you should always give your opinion. ”

Qin Xiong thought for a while and said: "I can't give advice on players, because it is impossible for Liverpool to buy a player who can replace Alonso." As for the candidate for head coach, I'll give you an answer tomorrow. ”

Wang Sicong left, and Qin Xiong lay on the bed and began to think about the question before parting.

If the management makes the decision to let Benitez go, then the successor will have to come soon, otherwise Liverpool will not have time to start the new season steadily.

The current coaches almost don't have to think about it, because most of them are working steadily in the big clubs, just like Real Madrid selected and chose Pellegrini in the new season, Real Madrid is definitely more attractive to the coach than Liverpool.

Then you can only think about those managers with average reputations.

Over the years, Qin Xiong has not only played against many teams, but also seen many opponents' head coaches.

He thought about it, remembering the managers he had met in the past, but in the end, no one could give him trust and expectation.

Just when he was about to fall asleep, a name suddenly flashed in his mind, and he made a decision in his heart, thinking that he could give it a try, if the club management decided to fire Benitez, then Qin Xiong would recommend that person. (To be continued.) )