Football: The strongest post-zero generation.

Chapter 142 FA Cup Semi-finals

At the end of the 2016rd round of the 2017-33 English Premier League, Chelsea still ranked first in the league. Liverpool, who had one game less, ranked second with a difference of two points. Tottenham ranked third, Manchester City ranked fourth, and Manchester United, which won the game, ranked second. Ranking fifth in the league, Arsenal naturally fell to sixth.

Liverpool was only two points behind Chelsea with one game in hand. The local media "Echo" and "The Post" in Liverpool saw Liverpool's hope of winning the first league championship since the establishment of the Premier League and reported overwhelmingly.

However, the two media also reminded Liverpool not to take it lightly. Liverpool's home game against Crystal Palace in the next round of the league, which was an upset victory over Crystal Palace, was automatically postponed due to the FA Cup semi-finals. At that time, it will be equivalent to two games less. Once Chelsea defeats Southampton at the weekend, The difference will widen to five points.

It looked like we could get six points with two games less, but those two games did not happen after all. The biggest feature of football games is that they are full of uncertainty. Burnley and Crystal Palace are currently under pressure to relegation, and the Premier League often stages desperate situations to survive. The relegation team's good show of defeating the giants made many Liverpool fans feel frightened.

Chelsea coach Conte is very smart. He launched a fishing war when the team was relatively passive, trying to influence Liverpool who were preparing for the FA Cup semi-finals, thereby extending the pressure to future league games.

Liverpool has won ten consecutive league victories. The whole team is immersed in great joy. Li Qing, who has become a professional player, has a certain degree of expansion.

Head coach Klopp has won too many runner-up places, and his vigilance is N times more than that of his players. Although the atmosphere in the team is very good, once this atmosphere encounters a loss, it will turn into self-doubt and fall apart. , it is not impossible to achieve a big collapse at the end of the league.

Assistant coach Buvac raised his eyebrows: "Jurgen, are you thinking too much?"

"Zeljko, in words, is to sail with caution. Now that we are at the end of the league, no mistakes can be made. The FA Cup has also reached the semi-finals, and the next step is the final. We cannot let go of either end. , you and I both know the problem of the team’s insufficient bench depth.”

Klopp looked at the players who were filled with joy and said in a deep voice: "Antonio Conte is a cunning guy. He keeps setting the pace in order to make my players relax their vigilance. We will have two games less to play." It’s impossible to predict the outcome. As long as there is a slight chance that a game cannot be won, will the team’s relaxed and cheerful atmosphere still exist?”

Buvac was enlightened and instantly understood Klopp's intention. He nodded solemnly: "Find a time to call everyone for a meeting?"

“It’s better to choose a different day than to hit it, let’s do it today.”

……

Li Qing did not practice any more after today's training. It was not because he was lazy, but because head coach Klopp suddenly called the whole team to the recovery room for a meeting.

Li Qing, who was sitting in the passenger seat of Captain Henderson, fastened his seat belt. He couldn't help but ask: "Captain, did I swell during this time?"

Henderson turned the steering wheel slowly, stepped on the accelerator, and smiled casually: "Jurgen is right, we are just maintaining the huge pressure on Chelsea, and we are still far away from the league championship and the FA Cup championship. At the end of the day, premature self-confidence will not lead to heaven, but probably to hell."

Li Qing put his hands behind his head, thoughtfully. He has been favored by God since the time he traveled, and obtained the Green Legend System. From then on, he began his own legendary road, but... this is only his first season. .

It’s not even a full season yet. He is only sixteen now and has at least twenty years of career ahead of him. At the beginning, he just made some small achievements and got carried away. He must pay more attention in the future!

Messi and Ronaldo can always maintain a full hunger for the championship. Isn't it because they are cautious and prepared for every game?

Respecting yourself starts with respecting others.

Maybe other teams are lacking in ability, but football is a team sport, and no matter how strong an individual's ability is, there is no way to make up for the team's deficiencies.

It's like if all Liverpool players were replaced by international players, would they be able to win the game?
It is undeniable that Liverpool maintains its impact on the league championship because of his efforts, but more importantly, the entire team is working in the same direction.

After clearing his mind, Li Qing became more motivated and focused all his attention on the FA Cup semi-finals at White Hart Lane at the weekend. In order to fully prepare for the FA Cup semi-finals and the rest of the Liverpool League, Li Qing took a long vacation from school after finishing his morning classes, and would only come back to take the final comprehensive examination.

Zhao Qiangu looked at Li Qing who was packing his things, pursed his lips and hesitated to speak.

Li Qing put his schoolbag on his back, looked up at the classmates in the class, and suddenly said loudly in English: "Brothers and sisters, in order to be able to fight for the FA Cup championship and the league championship in the last month or so, I have asked for leave. That means I will only come back to take the final comprehensive exam.”

Everyone looked at Li Qing with envy, yearning, and jealousy in their eyes. Seeing Li Qing turning around and walking away with his schoolbag on his back, Zhao Qiangu subconsciously shouted: "Li Qing, wait a minute."

"what happened?"

Li Qing turned around curiously, with confusion in his eyes.

"You...what should you do with the homework you missed?"

Zhao Qiangu's brain was running at high speed and he thought of a good reason.

"That's what you said, it doesn't matter. The teacher said that I am a student with special abilities, and a score of 36 is considered a passing grade." When Li Qing said this, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, showing a trace of amusement.

Zhao Qiangu glanced at Li Qing resentfully, speechless: "..."

Li Qing said with a half-smile, "Are you going to tutor my cousin-in-law?"

"If you are willing, I can also help you with tutoring."

"Come on, I appreciate your kindness." Li Qing turned around, leaving Zhao Qiangu with his back, raised his right hand and made a 'goodbye' gesture: "Lest your cousin get jealous."

"Hey~"

Zhao Qiangu felt complicated and sighed.

If I had known today, I shouldn’t have taken my cousin to the football match in the first place...

The 34th round of the league match between Chelsea and Southampton at home went on as scheduled. Chelsea, who lost in the last round as an away team, quickly regained their form and defeated the visiting opponent 4:2, extending the lead to five points while also restoring the goal difference. Two more.

The pressure naturally comes to Liverpool, but the entire Liverpool team is now focused on the FA Cup semi-finals and simply ignores the fishing boat war deliberately created by Conte.

The FA Cup semi-final between Tottenham and Liverpool at home not only attracted the attention of the world, but also attracted all the attention of the media and the national media.

Two months ago, Liverpool defeated Sun Heung-min's Tottenham Hotspur under the leadership of Li Qing. Returning to White Hart Lane for this campaign, the Chinese media believed that Sun Heung-min, who has been in excellent form recently, will lead Tottenham to defeat the visiting Liverpool.

(End of this chapter)