1270 Look at our strength
When the 15th round of the Premier League is just around the corner, Liverpool has unexpected news: Gerrard was accidentally injured by a teammate at the training ground!
Youngster Insua suffered a sprained ankle after colliding with Steven Gerrard in confrontation training, which left him out of the squad for the weekend's game against Tottenham.
Koeman is already numb to the constant injury situation in his squad.
And what he can't avoid is the transfer rumors that Liverpool are interested in bringing in Gareth Bale.
At a press conference before leaving for north London, Koeman was bold enough to admit that Liverpool had a good opinion of Bale.
'Gareth Bale has developed into a good player and we think it would be a good boost for him to join Liverpool, but we haven't been in talks with Tottenham and it's not a good time to do so we're now preparing for next month's Club World Cup.
"Tottenham are asking £60 million, do Liverpool have enough cash to complete the transfer?"
"This price is outrageous!"
"But Tottenham owner Levy claims that it is impossible for Bale to leave below that price."
"We are still in the stage of examining Bell, and we are not yet at the stage of substantive negotiations."
"Do Liverpool have any other targets other than Bale?"
"That's not the topic of our press conference today, is there anything else you'd like to ask about the competition?"
"How long will Gerrard be sidelined?"
"The team doctor told me that Steve would be back with us in ten days."
On the Tottenham club's side, the elder Redknapp firmly denied that Tottenham would sell Bale at a press conference, claiming that Bale was not for sale.
Perhaps the Champions League group stage has come to an end, and the prospects for the Premier League teams to qualify are good, which allows the strong teams to focus more on the league.
Arsenal played a thrilling game at Villa Park, beating Aston Villa 4-2.
Manchester United swept away Blackburn Rovers 7-1 at Old Trafford.
Only Chelsea, who were in a slump in form, were held to a 1-1 draw by Newcastle United at St James' Park.
The final battle of the 15th round of the league is also the focus of this round.
Tottenham welcome defending champions Liverpool at White Hart Lane.
With transfer rumours between Bale and Liverpool, the game is more explosive than ever.
Tottenham and Liverpool are obviously not at the same level, Tottenham Hotspur did not compete for the title, and Liverpool is the protagonist of the king game. But now Liverpool want to poach Tottenham's leading star, which will naturally make White Hart Lane hostile to Liverpool.
In the tunnel of players, the Liverpool generals couldn't help but look at Bale, as if they knew him again. I'm afraid it's only Insuya who seems determined to prove that he can be Liverpool's main left wing-back.
In fact, Liverpool will be living in England and surrounded by all kinds of football media all day long, and of course they will be able to hear reports and news about Bale.
Bale, who has been booming in the past year, seems to the Liverpool dressing room that perhaps his arrival is indeed a positive stimulus, and it is undeniable that Aurelio is old. The more impactful Bale can make the team stronger, and with no concerns about adapting to the Premier League, then everyone will welcome it.
Bale stood in the tunnel waiting to play, and he himself couldn't help but glance at Liverpool's line-up and hide the envy in his eyes.
Liverpool's jersey seems to symbolize honor, the stage Liverpool plays, and the goals he pursues, all of which he looks forward to.
Being able to get Liverpool is a good opportunity for him to take a leap forward in his career.
But now is arguably the worst opportunity of all.
Winter transfers leave too little room for clubs and players to make transfer operations.
Now there are fans in White Hart Lane who put up slogans to keep Bale, hoping that he will stay in the team. He lives in North London and takes the trouble to listen to the myriad voices that wish he stayed.
This naturally disturbs his thinking.
But he really wanted to go to a bigger stage!
Liverpool came to White Hart Lane today to take away the victory, and at the same time, it was also considered to have pierced the last layer of window paper, telling Bale: We want you, do you want to join us? Or, let's feel the strength of the Red Army's team first!
Koeman fielded a 433 formation today.
Goalkeeper: Reina.
Defenders: Johnson, Skrtel, Ager, Insua.
Midfielders: Mascherano, Alonso. Merelles.
Forwards: Raul, Torres, Qin Xiong.
The unavailable Steven Gerrard was replaced by Merreles on an interim basis, while the captain's armband was worn on Alonso's arm.
Tottenham started 4411.
Goalkeeper: Gomez.
Defender: Hutton. Kabourg, Garas, Hector.
Midfielders: Lennon, Palacios, Modric, Bale.
Forward: Van der Vaart. Crouch.
Qin Xiong once again met with his old teammates and old friends on the court.
Van der Vaart has been in fine form since arriving at Tottenham, but he is no longer at the height expected of the first European Golden Boy winner.
Tottenham did not defend at home, but used both wings as their main tactic.
Liverpool's midfield control has dropped significantly today, Gerrard is not on the field, and Meireles still can't replace Gerrard's role, but fortunately, Liverpool's midfield creativity is still very strong.
Compared with Tottenham, who relied on the wing to break through as the main means, the small cooperation of the Liverpool frontfield team played well.
At White Hart Lane, Tottenham took the lead, Lennon cut into the box after bursting Insua in a fast attack on the wing, passed the ball back to the top of the penalty area, and Van der Vaart, as a shadow striker, inserted a direct volley to blast away Reina's ten fingers.
Tottenham have a one-goal lead!
5 minutes later, after Mereles cooperated with Raul in the front court, Raul obliquely blocked the other side of the penalty area, Qin Xiong stopped the ball in the penalty area and kicked the goal, Cabo raised his leg to block Qin Xiong's shooting line, but was wiped by Qin Xiong's foot smashing the ball.
Qin Xiong scored in the far corner of the goal on the line of the small penalty area.
1:1
Tottenham's wide attack was indeed strong, with Luka Modric in midfield and Gareth Bale and Lennon causing Liverpool a lot of problems on both flanks.
It's a pity that Crouch missed a few chances.
Before the end of the first half, Torres received a pass from Qin Xiong on the line of the penalty area and shook off Gallas and shot with his feet, and goalkeeper Gomez knocked the ball out with both fists.
The ball that popped up landed at the feet of Meireles, who made a short pass to Qin Xiong on the left side in front of the penalty area.
Before Tottenham Hotspur reacted, Qin Xiong made an overhead diagonal pass to assist Raul to volley at the far point of the penalty area!
Liverpool completed the comeback in the first half! (To be continued.) )