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Chapter 196: Champions League Group Draw [First Update]

"Oh that header!"

"This is his first header in the Premier League this season."

"Some people have said before that his headers might not be as effective in the Premier League."

In the media box.

The reporters were also shocked by Yangguang's header.

Before this, some tabloid media were saying things like "Sunshine can dominate in Ligue 1 with headers, but it's not that easy in the Premier League."

At first glance, this view seems to make sense.

after all.

Although many Premier League teams are undergoing or have completed "continentalization" transformation, seeking a more technically advanced "European football" style.

In fact, it means reducing the tactical play of long passes and high aerial balls, and instead seeking control of the situation and more refined use of space.

But there are still some teams that still retain the characteristics of traditional English football.

The proportion of high-altitude balls is still quite high.

Many teams like to use strikers who are good at heading the ball.

When the situation is difficult to improve, just pass the ball into the penalty area.

This requires most Premier League teams.

Even a "technical team with lots of money flowing in" like Manchester City needs a central defender with strong air defense capabilities.

In the Premier League, anyone who dares to play with two short central defenders will definitely suffer.

Therefore, the Premier League teams may have rough skills at foot, but in terms of frontal air defense capabilities, they are definitely the best in Europe.

Therefore, the argument that the proportion of header goals decreases when Suns face Premier League teams with stronger "air defense capabilities" is still quite popular.

Especially after the first round of the league, although Yangguang scored two goals, they were both kicked in.

The volume of this argument is on the rise.

But before those who hold this view can continue to make a fuss.

Yangguang's goal directly silenced all those who argued that his heading threat in the Premier League has declined.

He knocked his opponent away in the air between two players and smashed the ball into the goal.

That's the ability to fight back.

In the entire Premier League, how many central defenders can handle this?
The voice of Liverpool radio commentator Carlisle was heard from Anfield.

"The Great China bomber took off and dropped bombs!"

"boom!"

"One hit kills!"

In the stands at Anfield.

Liverpool fans heard this and stood up and shouted:
"boom!"

Upon hearing this, Yangguang, who was celebrating in the corner flag area, also raised his fist towards the stands.

The atmosphere at the home stadium suddenly became extremely warm.

After the game restarts.

Crystal Palace, which was falling behind, soon couldn't hold on.

Three minutes later.

Liverpool attacked from the flank again.

Left back Moreno made a cross.

When the sun is jumping.

The fans at Anfield coordinated by making the "buzz~~" sound of a plane taking off.

Accompanied by Sunshine's header.

"boom!"

The fans cheered collectively.

brush!
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Hennessey had no time to react.

The football flew over his head, along the crossbar and into the goal.

Two to zero!
The game started less than ten minutes ago.

Liverpool are already two goals ahead.

Many fans who missed the opening stage are probably rubbing their eyes when they turn on the TV, wondering if they saw it wrong.
"YANNNNNNNG!! The Great China bomber takes off again and completes the bombing! Boom!"

Following the shouting of the live commentator Carlisle.

Sunshine opened his arms and rushed to the corner flag area.

Then he leaped up, landed on his belly, and swooped down.

When the fans at the scene saw Yang Guang’s actions, they also cooperated by making the sound effects of an airplane landing and taxiing.

"The Great China bomber has completed its mission and returned and landed successfully!"

Carlisle shouted.

On the sidelines.

Klopp excitedly pumped his fist three times, then turned around and smiled to his assistant: "This kid really knows how to handle things."

Looking at the current home atmosphere, it is impossible for Crystal Palace to turn the tables in such an atmosphere!

This is indeed the case.

First half of the game.

Liverpool was leading by three goals.

The goal that helped the team expand the score was a long shot from outside the penalty area by midfielder Wijnaldum.

After leading by three goals.

In the second half of the game, Klopp started making substitutions very early.

After all, compared to other Premier League teams, Liverpool has the task of Champions League qualifiers in these two weeks.

Although we won 2-1 in the first leg away from home.

But it is related to whether the team can participate in the Champions League this season.

Klopp cannot afford to be careless in the second round of the game.

What if Hoffenheim turns the tables?

That would be a huge loss for Liverpool, and it would definitely become the biggest joke for Liverpool's opponents to mock throughout the season.

Mane and Salah were substituted one after another.

The substitutes were Sturridge and Origi.

As a result, Sturridge played for ten minutes, touched the ball three times and took a shot, then was injured and left the field again.

Klopp felt a pain in his liver when he saw this.

A healthy Sturridge is certainly a good player.

He has good footwork, good shooting skills and good speed.

But it seems that there is not a single muscle in this guy's body that has not been injured.
no way.

Klopp could only replace Lallana.

He had originally planned to let the sun come down and have a rest.

As a result, this idea has now failed.

However, Yangguang's physical fitness is good enough, so there is no need to worry for the time being.

Liverpool scored a goal in the second half.

Sunshine assisted Origi to score.

The score was changed to four to zero.

This is also the score at the end of the game.

In the first home game of the new season, Liverpool defeated their opponents 4-0.

As the buzzer sounded at the end of the game.

The camera locked onto the best player of the game, Sunshine.

"He scored twice in two consecutive rounds. Yang Guang had almost no problems adapting to the Premier League. He still maintained a super high goal efficiency!"

Commentator Kolo exclaimed.

Several of his partners have already walked off the court.

Henry and Carragher went to interview Sunshine together.

Henry has said a lot of good things about Sunshine before, and Carragher is also a Liverpool legend.

So we still give Yangguang this little face.

The three stood in the stands at Anfield, facing the camera.

"Hey, Yang, congratulations on your fourth league goal of the season." Henry smiled.

"Thank you."

"Let's talk about this game. Do you feel the difference between the Premier League and Ligue 1?" Henry asked.

Yangguang thought for a moment and said, "Actually there isn't much difference. Maybe the central defenders in the Premier League are taller, but for me the difference isn't that big."

"Hahaha, I knew you would say that." Carragher laughed. "The team has won two games in a row and is in great form. Let's talk about this season. Do you think the team can go further this season?"

"Are you talking about winning the Premier League?" Yangguang smiled.

Carragher opened his mouth, but what he meant was whether they could do better than last season's fourth place.
But winning the Premier League title also seems to meet this condition.

"Our goal is of course the championship," Yangguang said.

"Do you think Liverpool has the ability to win the championship?" Henry asked.

"Of course, as long as we play well in every game, the championship will be a natural thing, right?"

"Many people say Liverpool is cursed. They haven't won a league title for nearly 30 years." "I don't believe there is a curse. If there is, I will kick the so-called curse away."

The interview was completed successfully.

Henry and Carragher looked at the back of the sun.

“He’s really great, isn’t he?”

Carragher is a bit cocky.

"Yes, yes, yes, he is absolutely amazing"

Henry said sourly.

After the game.

The English media are all reporting on Liverpool's game.

The second round of the Premier League has come to an end.

There are four teams that have won two consecutive games.

They are Liverpool, Manchester United, Huddersfield and West Bromwich Albion.

Liverpool and Manchester United are ranked first and second in the league standings.

Manchester United defeated their opponents 4-0 in both league games.

Liverpool won one game 5-1 and the other 4-0.

The goal difference for both teams was eight goals.

Liverpool is ranked first in the standings thanks to the advantage of scoring one more goal.

After the game.

The media were all talking about Yang Guang's interview after the game.

And it raises a question: Has Liverpool shown signs of being a champion this season?

". Liverpool has shown excellent form at the start of this season, with two consecutive wins over their opponents, especially their center forward Yang Guang, who has scored four goals in two league games. Such an outstanding performance can't help but make people wonder: Is Liverpool ready to challenge for the league title again?"

After the game, Sky Sports wrote this in a post-match review article.

Some TV stations in England are also discussing this topic.

Many famous figures in English football have also joined.

Some support it, while others think it is nonsense to say that Liverpool has the potential to win the championship.
Manchester United legend Scholes mocked on his Twitter: This is the first time I hear of people discussing the so-called championship potential after two rounds of the league.

under.

A fan asked him: Sunshine said Liverpool’s goal is to win the Premier League title, what do you think?
Scholes replied: They have been saying this for thirty years.

Soon someone took a screenshot of Scholes' reply and commented on Sunshine's Twitter.

Sunshine responded: After this season, some people will shut up.

Manchester United fans flocked in.

"Even if I give you another 30 years, you still won't be able to win the championship!"

"Liverpool want to win the Premier League title? That's the biggest joke of the century!"

"This is Liverpool's fate. Human beings cannot defeat fate,"

"You bastards from Liverpool, accept your fate!"

Facing their mortal enemy, Manchester United fans will naturally not be polite.

Sunshine: "As long as I am in Liverpool, Manchester United will always be suppressed by us."

The "war of words" between Sunshine and Manchester United legends and fans caused heated discussion in the media.

Liverpool fans naturally support Yang Guang even more because of this.

After all, the antagonism between Liverpool and Manchester United is extremely strong.

The mortal enemy relationship between the two sides started with the confrontation between the two cities.

A historical mess.

But no matter what.

The mutual hatred between the two sides has become an unsolvable knot.

Sunshine and Manchester United are opposites.

In fact, it is also consistent with his identity as a Liverpool player.

Another issue that has attracted much attention due to this war of words is: Does Liverpool really have the strength to win the Premier League title?
There are different views in the media.

Even the Liverpool dressing room was talking about it.

“Can we really win the championship?”

The players were discussing the matter privately.

Of course Yangguang heard these discussions.

But he didn't explain anything.

It is understandable that Liverpool players have no ambition to win the championship as they have not been able to win the championship for a long time.

All he can do is lead the team to victory.

There's no point in talking nonsense.

The key is to win.

Only continuous victories can build up the confidence and belief of the entire team to win the championship.

8 month 24 day.

Champions League second qualifying round.

Liverpool faced Hoffenheim at home.

For Liverpool, there are only these 90 minutes left to advance to the Champions League this season.

The same is true for Hoffenheim.

Although they lost 1-2 in the first leg at home, Hoffenheim's chances of a comeback are very slim.

But no matter how slim the hope is, they will try their best.

therefore.

From the very beginning of the game, both sides played with great intensity and at a very fast pace.

In the end it was a big score.

Liverpool beat Hoffenheim 4-2 at home.

Pretty much what Klopp expected.

If a team dares to go head-to-head with Liverpool, this will be the outcome.

You can score goals though: Hoffenheim scored two in this game.

But Liverpool have certainly scored more goals than you.

Sunshine scored twice in this game and also assisted Salah to score. The full-back Arnold also scored a goal with a long shot.

So far this season, Liverpool has played four official games. Sunshine has scored twice in three games and has scored in four consecutive games.

"He is simply Mr. Double Score!"

a commentator exclaimed after the game.

And after entering the Champions League finals.

Liverpool fans are once again concerned about the team's fate in the group stage draw.

Liverpool has missed the Champions League for two consecutive seasons.

They were placed in the third tier in the Champions League group stage.

This means that the probability of them being drawn into a death group is quite high.

However, as the final draw results came out.

The entire English media was shouting that Liverpool was lucky.

They were placed in Group E.

The teams in the same group are Spartak Moscow, Sevilla and Maribor.

Spartak Moscow is the champion of the Russian Premier League. Because the Russian Premier League's European competition points rank eighth in Europe, the champion of the Russian Premier League can be drawn as the first-tier team.

Sevilla is in second place.

Maribor is in third place.

This draw result is definitely a good one.

Although Spartak Moscow is a first-tier team, their strength is definitely at the bottom among all first-tier teams.

Sevilla's strength is in the second tier and is only ranked in the middle.

Compared with Paris, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Dortmund in the second tier, it is considered good luck to draw Sevilla.

Maribor is a Slovenian football team.

This team is also at the bottom among the fourth tier teams.

A small group draws two "bottom-place teams" in the same tier.

Liverpool's luck in the draw is really enviable to Tottenham fans.

This season, five Premier League teams are participating in the Champions League.

Tottenham had the worst luck.

They were drawn into the same group as Real Madrid, Dortmund and APOEL.

As the defending champion of the Premier League, Chelsea's luck is a little bit bad. They are in the same group with Atletico Madrid and Roma, but it is still much better than Tottenham.

Manchester City's luck in signings was average.

They drew Shakhtar Donetsk, Napoli and Feyenoord.

Manchester United's luck in the draw is pretty good, as their opponents in the same group are Benfica, Basel and CSKA Moscow.

Relatively speaking.

Liverpool's luck in the draw is indeed the best among the five Premier League teams.
(End of this chapter)