Volume 1: When a Hero Appears, People Pay Attention. Chapter 66: The Idol of Young People (Ninth Update!)
Chapter 66 The Idol of Young People (Ninth update!)
At the post-match press conference, Martin O'Neill seemed very low-key. Although he knew what victory in this game meant, he did not admit it because he was unwilling to let his team fall into complacency. Like the first half of this game, that's not a good sign.
"It's great to beat Manchester United at home, even though it's our home ground, but Manchester United are a strong opponent..."
Finally, a reporter couldn't stand his false tone. He stood up and asked straight to the point: "Mr. O'Neill, do you think this game means that Manchester United has begun to decline and Liverpool has completed its restoration?"
This is a question that many reporters want to ask, but not everyone is embarrassed to ask it directly.
Some reporters present who supported Manchester United glared at such candid colleagues.
In their view, this question is a naked insult to Manchester United!
O'Neill was stunned for a moment, then replied: "No, I don't think so. As I said before, Manchester United is still a strong opponent. They have a superstar like Rooney, and they also have a very good head coach. .I don’t think Manchester United’s position is that easy to shake..."
"But you've beaten them twice in a row."
"That doesn't mean anything. One or two games doesn't mean anything. Just like if my team lost two games in a row to Manchester United, I wouldn't think we were going downhill. There are many reasons for losing games, Luck plays a big part.”
The reporters looked at each other. They didn't expect O'Neill to speak for Manchester United like this. If you didn't know better, you would have thought that he was the head coach of Manchester United.
So what does Martin O'Neill think?
He definitely didn't say this because he had a good impression of Manchester United. He just understood the principle of "shooting to get the first bird". As the hegemon of the Premier League, Manchester United has been in this position for many years. Everyone has long been accustomed to dealing with him as their number one enemy. Naturally, he is the aggregation of everyone's hatred. If you don't use such a good hate-attracting mt, why bother to go out and make a target yourself?
Let Manchester United do the things that attract hatred, while you develop quietly behind the scenes. This is the kingly way.
So as long as Manchester United doesn't give up, he will naturally not be stupid enough to replace him.
He is born with a good shield, so if he doesn’t use it, it will go to waste!
When Ferguson attended the press conference, he did not admit that his team was on the decline.
"This is all your nonsense!" Sir Alex looked very angry after losing the game. "Manchester United was the best team in the past, it is now, and it will still be in the future!"
When the reporters in the audience heard what he said, they all curled their lips: You are just being tough...
"Losing to Liverpool away from home is not a good thing. What I can say is that Liverpool performed well in this game, but we are not bad either. We are just slightly unlucky. The league is very long, and it cannot be done in one or two games. It determines the outcome. Let’s see!”
After saying that, he stood up, said goodbye to the reporters, and left the venue directly.
The media don't believe his lies. Now Manchester United really only has to talk...
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In addition to the historical significance of Liverpool's victory over Manchester United, there is another person worthy of the media's attention, and that is Chen Yingxiong, who performed a hat trick in this game.
Ten rounds into the league, Chen Yingxiong has already scored twenty goals. This statistic is staggering.
The average goal rate of two goals per game is also the highest in Europe.
Neither Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo can compare with him.
Such terrifying goal statistics have made many people start to wonder - if this goal efficiency continues, it will only be a matter of time before Chen Yingxiong breaks Dixie Dean's single-season record of 60 goals...
You know, many forwards can't score twenty goals in a season.
However, Chen Yingxiong completed it in only ten games. This does not include goals in other competitions. If counted, this season has only lasted two and a half months, and Chen Yingxiong has scored 28 goals.
After the game, sports media around the world focused on the game and also reported on Chen Yingxiong who completed the hat trick.
espn: "The violent hero made Manchester United surrender! In the just-concluded focus match in England, the hero completed a hat trick and defeated the powerful Manchester United by himself!"
American Fox Sports: "I scored 20 goals in ten league games, averaging two goals per game, amazing statistics. This goal-scoring machine never gets tired!"
French Football: "It has become a tradition for this team that the hero scores and then Liverpool wins... But the victory in this game is still very meaningful. The hero completed his twenty goals this season with a hat trick. For many forwards, it only took him ten games to achieve a season's goal..."
Gazzetta dello Sport: "Let's review what Naples head coach Mazzarri said: 'In terms of scoring ability alone, Chen Yingxiong is ten times better than Messi!' How many people took it as a joke at the time? ? But the facts later slapped us in the face again and again. Does anyone still doubt this sentence now? I have no intention to offend Messi, but I must tell the truth - in terms of scoring ability alone, Chen Yingxiong is invincible! "
Corriere dello Sport: "This big man went to the Premier League, which really relieved the teams other than Naples. But for us Serie A fans, it is a huge loss..."
Naples Morning News: "There are still people who miss the hero, but what I want to say is that if it weren't for our prejudice at the time, he would have had the opportunity to live in Naples..."
Daily Mail: "The hero was the main contributor to the last game. In fact, Ferguson was right. The strength gap between Manchester United and Liverpool is not big. Manchester United has not yet reached the point of decline. But it is a pity that Liverpool has heroes. But Manchester United does not. This is the insurmountable gap between the two. Even if it is not time to go downhill, Manchester United has already started to go downhill because of the emergence of heroes... In the future, in fact, it is definitely going to go downhill. It's going downhill, and Liverpool will definitely rise... Yes, in the future. But now all of this has been brought forward, just because Chen Yingxiong chose to join Liverpool instead of Manchester United..."
Liverpool Echo: "Yesterday afternoon, the hero lived up to his name! He is our hero! Manchester United was completely defeated by him alone!"
Chinese media: "Heroes come down from the gods! Such a hero will not change the club champion for ten times!!"
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If he had received so much overwhelming praise when he first debuted, Chen Yingxiong would have been walking like crazy for a week. He would even try his best to find these specific articles to appreciate them carefully.
Now, he has heard such disgusting compliments too many times.
He has long been immune.
On the second day of the holiday, you should spend time with your girlfriend, sleep in, and in short, do whatever you need to do.
For him, these verbal praises are all false. What he needs is honor and an award!
Because Liverpool previously missed the highest honor in European football, he has received few significant awards in recent years.
But he knows very well that from now on, his time is really coming!
Twenty-six-year-old Chen Yingxiong has entered the golden age of his career.
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Although the game against Manchester United had just ended, Chen Yingxiong was not able to get enough rest time like other players, but this was something he asked for.
Because he still has to participate in the next League Cup match.
Martin O'Neill was a little hesitant before whether to let Chen Yingxiong participate in the League Cup. After all, he had just finished the game against Manchester United.
The intensity of this game is higher than other games.
So he tentatively asked Chen Yingxiong if he wanted to take a rest.
As expected, Chen Yingxiong gave him a negative answer: "I don't need to rest at all, I can play right away!"
Martin O'Neill had no choice but to put Chen Yingxiong into the starting lineup for the League Cup...
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In the second-tier team, the just-concluded battle between Liverpool and Manchester United was also a focus of discussion. Chen Yingxiong, who performed a hat trick, is naturally also the focus of the discussion.
Although they will all be happy that Liverpool defeated Manchester United at home and Chen Yingxiong scored a hat trick, they will also be a little worried.
After all, the game against Manchester United was so intense that everyone exhausted their energy. Chen Yingxiong, who scored three goals, will not be much easier than being beaten.
So after playing such a game, will he still have physical strength, and will O'Neal select him into the League Cup squad?
They always felt that O'Neal would not make Chen Yingxiong so tired.
So this means that after this game, Chen Yingxiong will rest like other first-team players. He will not fight side by side with the second-team players in the League Cup.
When they think of this, the players of the second team feel regretful.
But they can't influence the decision of the first-team coach.
I can only accept it reluctantly.
But during the training the day before the game, they saw Chen Yingxiong wearing training clothes on the training ground!
The star who shone brightly in the national derby raised his hand after seeing them: "Hi, guys, we meet again!"
The players of the second team couldn't believe their eyes. Some even rubbed their eyes to make sure they were not dazzled.
When they realized they were blind, the second team players let out a collective cheer.
Reserve team coach Clark laughed, turned to O'Neal and said: "He has become an idol for young people. Even though he is still very young."
O'Neill smiled happily.
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On the day of the game, Liverpool's starting list was finally announced. All first-team players rested, and only Chen Yingxiong continued to start.
Whether it's the media or Liverpool's opponents, everyone is used to it.
As for whether you want to criticize this big star who is not even willing to let go of the League Cup, then I don't know...
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