Hero of the Penalty Area

At this point in the season, Martin O'Neal suddenly found himself under the influence of Chen Yingxiong, because his strategic focus has unknowingly shifted to the Europa League instead of the domestic league.

Now Liverpool ranks first, two points away from second-placed Manchester City, three points away from Manchester United, which is third in the league, and seven points away from Newcastle, which is fifth in the league. It should be said that the top four are relatively stable.

So many times, when he considers personnel arrangements and rotations, he will unconsciously put the league temporarily aside and give priority to the Europa League.

He felt that this was the result of that Christmas dinner, and his heart was throbbing a bit by the words of Chen Yingxiong and Suarez.

The Champion of the Europa League... Wouldn't it be better if you can qualify for the Champions League next season this season and also win the Europa League?

Furthermore, this season can not only win the league championship, but also the Europa League championship, isn't it a plus?

So as soon as the result of the Europa League draw came out, he first began to study the information on Besiktas.

He even forgot that there was a league match before the game with Besiktas... Of course, as a head coach of such a good profession, how could he forget it? He just didn't pay attention to his opponents in the 28th round of the league...

Real Madrid's opponent in the next round of the league is Bolton. This team was beaten by them four goals in the first half of the season at Anfield. It is normal for Liverpool to not take it seriously. Even if it's an away game this time...

So in the end Martin O'Neill paid the price for his indiscretion.

Liverpool, who was unanimously optimistic before the game, lost to Bolton 1:3 away!

In order to prepare for the Europa League away game in Besiktas four days later, O'Neal made a rotation. This rotation is still relatively large, because the away game against Besiktas is very difficult to play. If you don’t ensure that the main players are there, O’Neal will not have the confidence to retreat in the away game-the Turkish team’s home game. The prestige and fame is outside, too loud.

As a result, it is hard to say whether the team can refund from Turkey. It has already been carried out at Bolton’s home stadium, Reebok...

O'Neal believes that even if the rotation is larger, he can beat Bolton on the road. The worst is a draw, so that even if Manchester City win the game, they can rely on the goal difference to continue to occupy the top of the list.

How can I think that the team lost to the opponent cleanly by 1:3 in the away game.

Because of the loss in this game, Liverpool was surpassed by Manchester City to become second, and Manchester United was chased into the same point, maybe it is not safe to be second in the league.

But Martin O'Neal had no time to be upset about the loss of this game, so he had to think about how to deal with Besiktas.

O'Neal’s strategy is to lose on the away game, but don’t lose too much, and it’s best to score away goals.

Then return to the home court to decide the winner.

The schedule is good for Liverpool, so it is natural to make good use of it.

But what he worries most is actually not the result of the game, but Chen Yingxiong.

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Chen Yingxiong discovered that after Martin O'Neal became the head coach, he talked to himself more often than any other head coach he had worked with before.

Does this show that brother's status is important? In an away game like Besiktas, you still have to rely on yourself!

Chen Yingxiong was a little airy.

But when Martin O'Neill said his intention, Chen Yingxiong was speechless.

They are not here to talk about how to win the game at all, but to talk about how to reduce the odds of playing cards.

"Everyone knows that your temper is more... well, hot, hero. I think the other party may make some arrangements for this. And Besiktas's home court atmosphere is very hot, I am worried that this will affect you ...So no matter what happens during the game, you must stay calm, hero!"

Seeing the head coach's worried look, Chen Yingxiong couldn't laugh or cry-is your brother's reputation so bad?

"Don't worry, boss. This season, my goal is to score at least 20 goals in the Europa League and win the Europa League, so I won't miss the game so easily!" Chen Yingxiong had no choice but to console. Own head coach.

"Of course I know this, but I always get hot-headed on the court, not to mention that the opponent may continue to provoke you... So when you encounter that situation, you must refrain from it!"

Chen Yingxiong saw the boss so nervous, and suddenly intentionally flirted with him.

"Then what if the opponent scolds me?" Chen Yingxiong asked pretentiously.

"Forbearance!" O'Neill said categorically, fearing that Hero Chen would really fight his opponent because of this.

"Then what if my opponent fouls me maliciously?"

"endure!"

"Then what if the opponent beats me?"

"endure!"

"Hey, boss!"

"Uh...well, if they hit you, you just fall to the ground..."

"Do you want to cover your face?"

"Well... it's okay too!"

"Boss, are you from La Masia Film and Television Academy?"

Martin O'Neal finally realized that Hero Chen was joking with him. For a moment he was a little bit dumbfounded.

"Don't take it seriously, hero. I'm serious. If the opponent really has a physical conflict with you, you must never head-on. It will only be you who suffer. That is their home court, the referee's. The penalty will definitely be biased towards them." Chen Yingxiong's xing pattern is easy to impulse, which is what O'Neill is most worried about.

The most famous example of his impulsiveness is when he was in Naples, when he faced Barcelona and was framed by Alves, he became furious and smashed the other party's "innocent people" Butzquez. Originally, he was wronged. If the club appeals, there may be a chance to cancel the red card penalty. Even if the penalty cannot be changed, it can win the sympathy and support of the public opinion and the public.

But Chen Yingxiong chose a response that seemed to many people not to leave at all. He was so happy that he was banned by UEFA for eight games...

This is very famous, Martin O'Neal knows even if he hasn't coached Chen Yingxiong yet. At that time, the whole Europe was reporting this matter, and there was still controversy. Some people supported it and some opposed it.

Therefore, Martin O'Neal is particularly worried that Chen Yingxiong will have such a situation in the match with Besiktas, and he will explode as soon as the opponent jeopardizes him.

Chen Yingxiong has his own thoughts: "Don't worry, boss. If they dare to do anything to us, I will make them look good!"

"Hey, hero, have I said so much for nothing?"

"Where did you want to go, boss? Of course they used goals to make them look good!"

Martin O'Neal just laughed. "This is the best, this is the best."

If Chen Yingxiong could really focus his attention on the game, that would be great, and he would have nothing to worry about.

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It's no wonder that Martin O'Neal is so worried about this, because he has smelled dangerous.

There are still three days before the start of the game, and the media on both sides have begun to hype the game.

In order to cheer for Liverpool, the English media talked about Liverpool's 8-0 home win over Besiktas.

This game is indeed worthy of the pride of Liverpool, because it is the largest single-game difference in the history of the UEFA Champions League-refreshing the previous seven-goal victory held by Juventus and tied by Arsenal. Record.

At the same time, this is also the biggest victory of the Red Army on the European battlefield since its 10:1 victory over the Finnish team Parosula in 1980.

The English media used this method to cheer for Liverpool.

The so-called enemy, my hero.

Liverpool's proud 8:0 is naturally a deep shame to be placed on Besiktas's side.

For Liverpool this is a proud record, for Besiktas it is a pillar of shame.

This game was a game that Besiktas did not want to recall at all. Whoever wanted to draw Liverpool along with this was stabbed by many British media, which made Besiktas feel very much. anger.

The Turkish media are also talking about this, but they are definitely not complacent, they are preaching "revenge."

Since that game 0:8, Besiktas and Liverpool have never met again, and naturally there is no chance of revenge.

Besiktas was ridiculed for five years, and finally had a chance for revenge. They must be suffocated.

You know, the power of hatred is very powerful.

As a result, thanks to the "blessing" of the media, the atmosphere suddenly became more tense than ever.

Although Martin O’Neal kept cooling down during interviews and kept emphasizing that the past is the past, he himself had no sense of that game. After all, he had not coached this team at that time. Now there are many people in this Liverpool team. I haven't experienced that game...but it didn't work.

Anyway, the Liverpool club has issued a warning to the Liverpool players who plan to go with the team to Istanbul to cheer, asking them to follow the team and go out together as much as possible, not alone or three or five people together, it must be more than a dozen. Individuals are safe together.

When Leeds United played in the Champions League with Galatasaray, there was a tragedy in which two Leeds United players were stabbed to death in Turkey.

No one wants such a tragedy to happen again.

Therefore, the Liverpool club has such a warning. The club even hopes that if it is not necessary, the players should not go to Turkey and watch the live TV at home. Anyway...well, whether there is any on-site support for the match. It's the same.

But at this sensitive moment, everything you do may be wrong.

The official warning from the Liverpool Club caused protests in Turkey. The Turkish Tourism Administration directly stated that this is a kind of discrimination against Turkey, and this is definitely not an isolated phenomenon. This is the norm across the European continent.

"...They always put a lot of vain accusations on our heads. This is unfair! This is discrimination!"

All of a sudden, Shangzuna was brought online to this point, so the Turkish golfers became even more angry...

"This is discrimination! Damn! We must show Liverpool a good look!"

"The British don't want their people to come to Turkey? Exactly, we don't want these **** **** to come! Get all the British out of Turkey!!"

"Beat Liverpool and show those arrogant British guys a little bit more!"

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The fire seems to be getting more and more prosperous......! .