Chapter 35: The Fifth Round of the FA Cup
Unknowingly, they fell for their mother's tricks, and Benjamin didn't know why they seemed to be more confident than himself.
Do you really think the championship is so easy to win?
It was as if they had come to get this phrase from Benjamin, and it wasn't long before Mom and Dad were ready to leave.
"It's not too early, do you want to leave? Just stay with me for one night. ”
Nancy shook her head in disgust,
"No, no, you haven't cleaned it up, where can there be people, let's go."
Benjamin:???
My villa rooms are also clean, is it so shabby? Why can't you live there?
"Okay, stay safe on the road and drive slowly."
"What? Oh, you don't have to worry, the driver is waiting in the car, when did my mother and I drive the car. ”
Oh yes, Benjamin slapped his head, he was busy lately, and his parents hadn't driven much of their own cars.
Sending Charlie and Nancy to the door, watching them get into the car and waving goodbye, the car engine started and disappeared from sight.
Benjamin's heart warmed with his family's concern, and he drove the Porsche parked on the side of the road back to the basement, laughing at his previous suspicions.
It's also one of the safest areas in London, so it's so easy to attract thieves.
Following a thrilling win over Everton in the previous league round thanks to Harry Kane's goal, Tottenham travelled to challenge Newcastle United in midweek.
However, the Magpies have not been able to put Benjamin's side in any way at home.
Lamela was in excellent form in this game, making good passes, and the rotation of Chadley and Adebayor also scored in succession.
In the end, Tottenham won 3-0 after rotating a number of key players and starting to close the game in the second half.
"Oh? It's time for revenge again! ”
After the game against Newcastle, Tottenham are back at home and will face the fifth round of the FA Cup in four days' time.
And this time the opponent is Liverpool, who beat Villas-Boas 5-0 before Christmas.
Benjamin also has to thank Rodgers, if he hadn't given Tottenham a hard blow at the time, Levy might not have made up his mind to get rid of the Portuguese so quickly.
"Yes, Tottenham suffered a humiliating defeat at home to Liverpool in the last meeting.
But I would say it's not the players' responsibility, it's the manager's problem.
What did you say? The head coach at that time, Villas-Boas? That's right, I'm talking about him, huh? Otherwise, could it still be my problem?
I think we'll have a different answer at White Hart Lane in this encounter.
Brendan Rodgers and his Reds Liverpool are very good, but they don't seem to be very consistent.
Suarez and Sturridge are both good strikers in Liverpool's team, but I'm sure my defenders can limit their play.
They are excellent in attack, but they are slightly inferior in defence.
I am looking forward to working with Liverpool to bring a hearty offensive battle to the majority of fans and friends! ”
Before the game, many people were not optimistic about whether Tottenham could beat Liverpool to achieve revenge.
After all, it has only been long since the last meeting, and the scene of the Lily Army's home defeat is still vivid.
Even if Tottenham's results have improved rapidly since Benjamin took over, there is no thought he will be able to do anything about Liverpool.
On the afternoon of February 16, a key match in the quarter-finals of the 13-14 English FA Cup was contested at White Hart Lane.
"I don't want to say anything else, the players who played in the last game can think for themselves if they are willing to experience another fiasco like that!
If you want to be ashamed, follow my tactics and give me my best on the court! ”
In fact, at this time, Tottenham's main lineup has changed drastically from that time.
However, the fighting spirit can be contagious to the teammates around them, and the whole Tottenham team is united and vows to win at home against Liverpool.
Liverpool fielded an attacking four-three-three formation, with Rodgers fielding the trident of Luis Suarez, Sturridge and Raheem Sterling.
Philippe Coutinho, Steven Gerrard and Joe Allen are in the middle.
Left-back Alisissoko, right-back Flanagan and Agger and Skrtel partnered in central defence and goalkeeper Brad Jones.
Glen Johnson is injured and has been put on a backup full-back, which is nothing, but even the goalkeeper is not the main team.
Instead, he chose to start the backup goalkeeper Brad Jones, who has not played a few times this season, which is a bit too much.
Benjamin specifically told the Tottenham players that they could try some long-range shots after the start of the game.
Substitute goalkeepers who have been away from the field for long periods of time have a hard time staying in shape and are prone to mistakes when facing long-range shots.
In this game, Benjamin replaced Lamela as the starting right winger with Townsend, who had suffered a heavy defeat in the previous game.
The rest of the position is a continuation of the same squad they used in the win over Manchester City.
Before the start of the game, the two sides observed a moment of silence for Sir Tom Finney, a famous player in English football who passed away the day before yesterday.
This person Benjamin didn't know much as a professional in the football industry, and it was said that he was very powerful back then, but unfortunately he didn't have any honor to take the shot.
I can only sigh that I was born at the wrong time.
At the beginning of the game, Liverpool, who were playing away, habitually took the lead.
In the second minute, Reds captain Steven Gerrard's through ball created a half-one-on-one chance for Sturridge.
Unfortunately, the England striker's shot was bravely blocked by Lloris.
It seems that Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris is in good shape today, and Benjamin nodded slightly in reassurance.
A minute later, it was Coutinho's cross that created the crisis, and although Sturridge received the ball and shook it past Lloris, the angle was too small and hit the side-netting.
After blocking the visitors' raids after the opening few raids, the Lilies gradually stabilized their position.
In the 16th minute, Townsend's cross from the right caused chaos in the Liverpool penalty area, and teenager Harry Kane's shot was blocked by Steven Gerrard, and Eriksen's follow-up push effortlessly slotted the ball in.
"One to zero! Danish midfielder Eriksen's goal!
Compared to the last time they faced Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur did not fall behind in the slightest!
Sixteen minutes into the game, the home team scored first! ”
After conceding the goal, the movement of Liverpool's players on the pitch gradually increased.
In the 20th and 31st minutes, two midfielders, Gerrard and Coutinho, received yellow cards for a rough foul on Eriksen.
Sadio Mane's effort down the flank to eat Flanagan raw before bursting into the left side of the box was blocked, and Townsend slotted in a follow-up shot that flew over the crossbar.
'It looks like Tottenham have really changed in the hands of their new manager, Benjamin.
Facing Liverpool, who have a strong attacking line, Tottenham did not give them many chances after stabilizing the situation.
On the contrary, it was a few very threatening shots in a row, which created a lot of pressure on Liverpool. ”
As he spoke, Tottenham made another comeback.
Christian Eriksen's diagonal pass was met by Mane who cut past the Liverpool full-back and knocked on goal.
The Senegalese's cross was coincidentally placed when the visiting goalkeeper Brad Jones was hesitating whether to take two steps forward to get the ball or stay conservative in front of goal when he saw a figure in a white jersey burst out.