Volume 1: When a Hero Appears, People Pay Attention. Chapter 242: There Is No Comparison at All...

Chen Yingxiong actually remembers breaking the record, but he remembers not breaking this record, but Gerd Muller's record for the most consecutive goals in European competitions.

As for the consecutive home scoring record, he really didn't care...

Unexpectedly, it broke unexpectedly?

However, this record is only eight games, and the difficulty is too small. It is normal for Chen Yingxiong not to pay attention to it. His thoughts are reserved for those very difficult things.

Things that are not difficult can be done easily, so why should we always worry about them?

Moreover, the rewards for this mission are also very average. There is nothing except experience. It is just that in order to complete the core series of missions, this mission must be completed first.

So, if it’s broken, it’s broken.

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Chen Yingxiong himself doesn't care much, but in the eyes of the media, it means something else.

So in the newspapers published the next day, everyone marveled and praised Chen Yingxiong's calmness.

"In the past fifty-two years, no one has broken, only tied the record, and it was broken by Chen Yingxiong, but he seemed a little indifferent... But this is not indifference, but a kind of calmness. Heroes are invincible, so naturally such a thing cannot be caused by too many other psychological fluctuations..."

"The hero's calmness reflects his strong self-confidence. He no longer needs to be so excited to celebrate this record-breaking to show his ability. Everyone knows his ability!"

However, Chen Yingxiong's calmness gave everyone an opportunity for comparison.

The same record. When Torres tied this record in 2008, he was very happy. When interviewing reporters, he said that he was very proud to tie this record. He even went to learn about this record before the game. , and he looked forward to continuing to work hard next season and striving to set a new record - it was already the last home game of the season, and Torres had to wait until next season if he wanted to set a new record.

It's a pity that Torres did not seize the opportunity after the start of next season.

Chen Yingxiong behaved as if he had gone out for just one meal today.

"What? Did I break the record? Oh."

What scares me the most is comparing people to each other...

After such a comparison, coupled with the previous comparisons between Chen Yingxiong and Torres, everyone feels that Chen Yingxiong is more reliable.

The comparison with Torres actually started after Chen Yingxiong transferred to Liverpool. After all, both are forwards, both are foreign players, and both can score goals.

It is inevitable that people will start to compare themselves with each other.

Torres scored 24 goals in his first season at Liverpool, breaking the previous record of foreign players scoring in the first season of the Premier League held by Van Nistelrooy. Van Nistelrooy's record was one season. Twenty-three balls.

So what about Chen Yingxiong?

There is absolutely no suspense!

He scored 37 goals in his first season in the Premier League. Not only did he break Torres' record, he also won the top scorer of the season. Torres scored 24 goals at the time and was only the top scorer. Two.

This time the difference is quite obvious.

In the same first season, Torres also broke another Liverpool record, that is, no one in Liverpool could score more than 20 goals in a single season in the past eleven years, not even the golden boy Owen. The last person to do it was bad boy Robbie Fowler.

However, such a record is completely worthless in Chen Yingxiong's eyes. Except for his first season in 2006, when he only played ten games, in which season has Chen Yingxiong scored less than 20 league goals?

Counting from the 2009-10 season, in which season has he scored less than 30 league goals?

Does this still need to be compared? One broke the record when he scored twenty goals, and the other scored at least thirty goals every season...

Now the only record related to Torres in front of Chen Yingxiong is two consecutive league hat tricks...

But everyone feels that this record is not a problem at all for Chen Yingxiong.

A hat trick is too easy for Chen Yingxiong.

Chen Yingxiong has completed four hat tricks in the league this season, and is only one away from the single-season hat trick record set by Roger Hunter.

Everyone feels that there is no suspense for Chen Yingxiong to break this record. It does not depend on ability, but only on mood. If you are in a good mood, Chen Yingxiong will be broken. If you are in a bad mood... Chen Yingxiong will be broken even more!

So in the season when Chen Yingxiong first arrived at Liverpool, everyone compared him with Torres, who had just left the team.

That's because everyone lacks understanding of Chen Yingxiong.

No one does that anymore. After one season, everyone knew that these two people were completely incomparable...

This record-breaking incident has deepened everyone's understanding of this.

There is really no comparison...

Chen Yingxiong broke the record quietly, without even a hint of excitement, as if it was a matter of course.

this is too scary!

How many more surprises can Chen Yingxiong like this bring us in the future?

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Chen Yingxiong has no intention of breaking the record of scoring in eight consecutive home league games. Not only him, but also the rest of the team doesn't care.

During this period, everyone's focus is on vice-captain Carragher.

Carragher said he was retiring. Time was running out during halftime of the game, and no one could continue to persuade me.

There is plenty of time now. In the past few days, everyone has been trying every means to persuade Carragher to change his mind.

But it was no use, Carragher was obviously determined this time. It was useless for anyone to persuade him.

In the end, everyone had to pin their hopes on Gerrard.

Among the current Liverpool players, the only player with the best relationship with Carragher and the oldest one is Gerrard.

Gerrard's answer to everyone was-shaking his head.

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In fact, Gerrard persuaded Carragher very early, much earlier than everyone expected him to come forward.

He invited the Carragher family to his home to enjoy barbecue and drink wine. The women took care of the lively and lovely children, and the two old men got together to discuss the matter.

"I know what you are going to say, Stephen. But don't try to convince me, I have already made a decision." Carragher got straight to the point.

"Decisions can be changed as long as they don't become reality. It's like a football match, Jamie. I won't give up until the final whistle sounds. How else could we have reversed AC in Istanbul?" What about that great game in Milan? Speaking of that game, you were the biggest contributor to our victory, Jamie."

Gerrard started by reminiscing about the past while holding a glass of wine, hoping to arouse Carragher's nostalgia for the team.

Carragher smiled: "I am not the biggest contributor, but it was indeed the most wonderful night in my life, even more wonderful than my wedding night, haha! But I still won't change my decision to retire, Stephen."

"If you feel that continuous fighting makes you tired, you can continue to be a rotation player, Jamie... To be honest, I think I have to accept this reality in the future. This is nothing to be ashamed of, it is a natural law, We were always going to get to this point..."

"Stephen, it doesn't matter whether he is a substitute or the main player. I am already thirty-six years old. In fact, I can retire earlier. I have already passed the coaching certificate in advance. But why have I never retired? Because I'm waiting, I hope to see the day when Liverpool can revive, even if it's just a hope. I'm afraid that if I leave the team, I won't be able to contribute to the team's revival, and watch her plunge into a darker abyss. Slipping... I couldn't accept that. So I kept playing. But now, it's not a problem..."

Carragher looked at Gerrard and couldn't smile: "I am very grateful to the hero, even though I once doubted him. But it seems that he is enjoying his life here and does not want to leave here to go elsewhere. Liverpool's momentum this season It’s also good, I think maybe I can really hold the league championship trophy with my own hands... I am satisfied, I am relieved, I think I can retire and become my coach.”

Faced with Carragher's true confession, Gerrard had nothing to say.

Because he can completely understand Carragher's feelings. He is worried that after he leaves the team, the team will be in trouble and its results will become worse and worse. I am worried that I will not be able to contribute to the team's revival. When the team needs me most, I can only sit on the sidelines and be a spectator.

Seeing Gerrard's silence, Carragher smiled and said: "Look, are you speechless? Don't feel sorry for me, Stephen. I have no regrets at all. In these two seasons, I have seen When it comes to our hopes of revival, our performance has impressed many people. This season, we even have hope of winning the league championship, and there is no better farewell ceremony than this!"

Gerrard sighed. He admitted that Carragher had his own thoughts, so he couldn't refute it... He didn't want Carragher to leave, but he couldn't stop him. He was very conflicted, and it showed directly on his face.

Carragher raised his glass: "Don't look like this, Stephen. Parting should be a happy thing, because it means a new beginning. I will be a coach at Liverpool. In fact, I still haven't left everyone. …Here, drink this glass of wine, and then let’s talk about something else.”

Gerrard drank to Carragher half-heartedly, but the sip of wine stayed in his mouth for a long time, until it was so bitter that he raised his neck and swallowed it.

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No one can change Carragher's mind, not even Liverpool manager Martin O'Neill.

After deciding to retire, Carragher went to find Martin O'Neill and expressed his thoughts to him.

Martin O'Neill heard the news for the second time, but he still perfectly expressed his surprise when he heard it for the first time.

"why is that?"

"No reason, boss. I'm old and can't fight anymore. You know, my style of playing is very demanding on the body..."

In fact, Martin O'Neill knew why Carragher was there, but he couldn't let Carragher know that he knew...

He was reluctant to let Carragher go. Although Carragher felt that he was no longer adaptable to the intense Premier League competition, O'Neill felt that Carragher was a qualified locker room leader and an excellent substitute player. It can enhance the team's bench depth. When he is needed, at critical moments, his experience and leadership qualities, as well as the quality of will that never gives up, can lead the team out of difficulties.

Now that he's gone, I don't have such a suitable rotation player...

"Can't you think about it again, Jamie? You know, you are still an important part of my plans, I need you, Liverpool need you..."

Carragher shook his head: "I have made up my mind."

O'Neal was helpless. Even Gerald couldn't persuade him, so who else could persuade him to change his mind.

He sighed: "Okay, Jamie. How about you attend the regular press conference tomorrow as a player representative. Then you tell the media your decision in person?"

Carragher nodded.