Stepping into 2010, Liverpool's first official game, Koeman did not send any main players, even the goalkeeper was rotated, Qin Xiong, Torres, Alonso, Gerrard did not appear in the FA Cup third round squad at all.

On January 3, at the New Industrial Stadium, Coman sat on the coach's bench and sank like water, and it is well known that Liverpool's substitute lineup is too different from the strength of the main lineup.

However, the mess on the field against the opponents in the lower leagues still made Koeman's heart feel angry but there was nowhere to vent.

Reading held Liverpool to a 1-1 draw at home and in fact could have Liverpool been beaten at the New Industrial Stadium today had it not been for Reading missing a great opportunity.

The impact of this game on Coman is that he really realizes that Liverpool's future construction is not only to strengthen the main lineup, but also to strengthen the substitute lineup.

At the beginning of the season, the substitute squad for the League Cup can be used as an excuse that it has not yet entered the state, but after half a season, there is indeed not much actual combat run-in experience of the substitute lineup, but there is still no qualitative improvement, which makes Coman feel very disappointed At the same time, he also realized that the problem of Liverpool's bench thickness is actually more serious than imagined.

He has to take more care of the main lineup!

Otherwise, the almost unreliable bench could bury all of Liverpool's efforts so far in the big game ahead.

Liverpool have been criticised by Fleet Street, apparently related to Liverpool's "passive" approach to the FA Cup.

The fans were also a little disappointed, but Coman could only stand his ground under pressure.

The main squad must be well rested at the right time.

After about ten days of exhaustion, Liverpool's elite soldiers will be ready to go to the 21st round of the Premier League with full spirit and high morale.

Liverpool will be the final game of the league game, and the match against Tottenham Hotspur will be the highlight of this round.

Arsenal, who made their debut, were held to a 2-2 draw by Everton at the Emirates Stadium!

Next up was Manchester United, who went to Birmingham City away, and the result of the game was also a draw, 1:1.

Chelsea, who played ahead of Liverpool, went to Hull City's home stadium. After 90 minutes, Chelsea had to settle for a draw in an embarrassing situation where no one was available, again 1-1.

When the finale of this round approaches, the Reds fans are excited!

The other three direct competitors in BIG4 all dropped 2 points in this round!

This means that if Liverpool beat Tottenham, they will be able to extend their lead even further, and by extending all three contenders at the same time!

After a good rest. Liverpool and Tottenham have a fierce battle at Anfield!

When Qin Xiong scored his second goal of the game in the 78th minute of the game, the score on the scoreboard became 4:1.

Anfield's cheers soared into the sky, and commentator Martin shouted excitedly: "Qin Xiong sealed the win for Liverpool!" In this round, Manchester United is a draw, Chelsea is a draw, Arsenal is a draw! Liverpool were able to get a win, and it was against Tottenham, who finished fifth in the league!

Liverpool will extend their lead in this round!

Although the league is only halfway through, Liverpool are on their way to their first Premier League title! ”

At the end of the game. Cheers erupted at Anfield and the anthem echoed throughout the pitch as the Liverpool crowd hugged each other and high-fived each other in celebration of cementing their lead.

At the end of 21 rounds, Liverpool are six points ahead of Manchester United and eight points ahead of Chelsea and Arsenal!

Qin Xiong took his jersey and presented it to the fans in the stands before leaving the field, and the nearby fans almost all said similar words to him in a pleading tone.

"Hold on to this performance. Don't give Manchester United, Chelsea any chance! ”

It seems that Reds fans do not think Arsenal will be a title threat.

Qin Xiong was full of pride and kept nodding to the fans. He also hopes that everyone can maintain this momentum and never give any chance to the pursuers.

Fleet Street congratulated Liverpool on their eight-game winning streak in the league and looked ahead to the FA Cup third round replay.

"With a huge advantage of six points ahead of second place, Liverpool can field enough strength to beat Reading in the FA Cup!"

However, when the FA Cup replay came in midweek, Koeman fielded the same starting line-up as the previous leg at the New Industrial Stadium!

Even the list of substitutes is the same!

Most of the main players are not in the squad, and those who should rest go to rest.

Koeman told himself he would never make the same mistake again.

A cup competition on English soil. Leave it to fate!

In fact, the Liverpool coaching staff was also puzzled at first, after all, it was the FA Cup, not the League Cup.

Koeman's explanation is: In the league and the Champions League, we can't rotate, not even a few key players!

The two centre-backs had only one qualified substitute. After full-back Johnson was injured, Degen's performance was not satisfactory.

Does Aurelio have a sub?

Mascherano is still down, and Lucas can be rotated.

But does Alonso have a sub? Gerrard? Qin Xiong? Torres?

Liverpool is going to do their best to play in the league and the Champions League, so the main squad will be more consumed than other teams!

Can Liverpool do this when other teams can make local adjustments based on the course of the game and the strength of their opponents?

Anyway, Coman didn't dare to take this risk!

Because of this, he can no longer let his main players drain on energy in the domestic cup competition.

You must know that if you continue to play like this, if you pass the FA Cup, it seems that there are not many games in the fourth round, the fifth round, the quarterfinals, and the semi-finals, but don't forget, the knockout round of the Champions League will start in the middle and late next month.

How can Liverpool have the capital to withstand the huge pressure and consumption brought about by the third-line battle?

The Liverpool coaching staff listened to Koeman's explanation and were persuaded by him.

At Anfield, the substitutes played against Reading, and from the new industrial stadium to Anfield, Liverpool's substitutes did not perform better, but made the same mistakes at home.

After 90 minutes, the score was 1:1.

The game went into extra time.

After 120 minutes, the score was still 1:1.

The game dragged into a brutal penalty shoot-out.

At this time, Liverpool, who was playing at home, was under more pressure, coupled with the huge mental pressure caused by the inability to win the opponent, which led to Liverpool's penalty shootout playing abnormally.

Only one of five penalties was scored, while Reading scored two of four penalties to knock out Liverpool at Anfield and advance to the next round of the FA Cup! (To be continued.) )