Chapter 512 The Strongest in Europe

Liverpool have finally changed hands!

Following the Red Devils Manchester United, the century-old Red Army was finally acquired by a wealthy businessman from the United States, and the purchase price was as high as 470 million pounds.

This news immediately caused a huge repercussions in Europe and even in the world football world.

In the limelight of the Red Army's three-to-one victory over Barcelona, ​​a wealthy American businessman completed the acquisition, which made everyone in Liverpool, even former boss David Morse, extremely excited.

The hardcore Liverpool fan said excitedly that Liverpool will usher in a new era!

The two new owners also quickly sent two heavy gifts, that is, they promised to increase their investment in the club's transfer and will also build a new stadium that can accommodate 60,000 fans.

In an interview with the media, Rick Parry said excitedly that this will bring Liverpool to a higher level in terms of ticket revenue and business operations.

Gerrard and Benitez have also been interviewed by the media and publicly expressed their welcome to the two American investors.

It could almost be said that the entire city welcomed these two investors and had high hopes for them.

The Red Army is desperate for a revival!

This team has been down for too long!

Under the circumstances that Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal have been injected by investors successively, and their competitiveness has skyrocketed, Liverpool needs a lot of foreign capital to help the team improve its overall competitiveness.

From the previous Dubai consortium to the current Hicks and Gillette combination, it is the product of this desire.

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Liverpool's management and the team are indeed two different layers of operation.

However, after management announced the successful acquisition by the American investor, not only did the fans' morale soar, but the team's morale was also high, because the new owner brought the promise that as long as the team performed well, everyone would get a pay rise.

On the weekend, the team sits at Anfield Stadium, against Sheffield United.

Hicks and Gillette made their first Anfield appearance and came to the dressing room before the game to meet the players.

Apart from Gerald, who had met long ago, Yang Yang was the one who impressed Hicks and Gillette the most.

It's not just because Yang Yang is Chinese.

"In American media and magazines, you can often see your news." Hicks boasted with a smile.

The first impression of this tall Texan on Yang Yang was mediocre, looking like a businessman.

Yang Yang's hometown, Quanzhou, is the most active area of ​​private capital in China. Almost all people do business. He has no prejudice against businessmen. It is just because of his personality that he does not like people who talk too much.

Hicks clearly falls into this category.

But no matter what, Yang Yang still maintained a friendly attitude and thanked him for his admiration.

Hicks and Gillette also clearly intended to impress Liverpool players when they first met, so he took the initiative to mention the match bonus, but from a lot of details, they didn't know football.

However, it doesn't matter.

The members of the Glazer family don't understand football either, but they can still manage Manchester United well.

Everyone is full of confidence in Hicks and Gillette's business plan, especially after they decide to inject capital into the team, not only will Liverpool's player treatment be improved to a certain extent, but it will also become better in the transfer market. Competitive.

For example Mascherano.

This Argentine player with very complicated ownership had no way to transfer to Liverpool due to the high price. He could only come to the team on loan, but after the arrival of the new owner, the team promised that as long as he performed well, he would be able to. Buying him out immediately made him more combative.

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In the subsequent Premier League, Benitez rotated seven players in one breath.

Because a week later, the team will host Manchester United, and after the double red meeting, the team will usher in the second leg of Barcelona, ​​so he needs to rotate.

And the strength of the opponent Sheffield United in this game is not strong.

Benitez has a four-four-two formation, with Crouch partnering veteran Robbie Fowler on the striker.

As a result, only 20 minutes into the opening, Crouch was kicked by the opponent's brow during a fight for the top, but Fowler calmly pushed the shot and scored the opening score for Liverpool.

Subsequently, Crouch bled and was replaced by Kuyt.

Five minutes later, Gerrard assisted Robbie Fowler for another win to give Liverpool a two-goal lead.

After changing sides in the second half, Liverpool took advantage of a corner kick and Hypia scored a goal.

Three minutes later, Mascherano passed the ball, Fowler made an oblique pass, and Gerrard scored with a strong shot, making it 4-0!

Liverpool won a game at home!

This is a gift from the Liverpool players to the two new owners!

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Yang Yang did not appear in the squad for the match. Benitez arranged for him to rest, but he sat in the stands with Xavi Alonso and other players to watch the game.

What he pays most attention to is Mascherano, because the Argentine midfielder performed very well in this game.

In this game, Gerrard and Mascherano partnered in the midfield. The former attacked and the latter defended. Mascherano performed almost perfectly and did not give Sheffield United any chance.

Not to mention a wide range of running, there are several very beautiful interceptions, and he has made a great contribution on the defensive end, ensuring the stability of the team's back line. At the same time, he is not the pure defensive type rumored by the outside world. player.

For the team's fourth goal, Mascherano passed the ball to Fowler, and then Fowler assisted Gerrard to score. This pass showed Mascherano's organizational thinking.

"He is a typical Argentine midfielder, similar to Redondo." Xavi Alonso is obviously full of praise for his partner's debut.

Of course Yang Yang knew about Redondo, the former Real Madrid's main midfielder, who was once the world's top midfielder, and was said to be the same as Guardiola. influences.

As for Redondo, Yang Yang's impression mainly comes from the media and others. They all say that he is an elegant and organized midfielder, but Xavi Alonso obviously doesn't think so.

"They're a holding back midfielder."

"Controlling?"

"Well, Redondo's defensive ability is actually very strong, and many small moves are dirty, and even some rough moves, but at the same time he has very good organization and passing ability."

Speaking of which, Xavi Alonso pointed to Mascherano in the stadium, "Mascherano came from the football school of the Solari family, his characteristics are very similar to Redondo, you see He knew it."

The Solari family is rich in stars. For example, Solari, who once played for Real Madrid and Inter Milan, is their second generation. Their family runs a football school in Argentina and has trained many players. Mascherano is one of them.

Redondo married the daughter of the Solari family, and Yang Yang vaguely remembered whether it was Solari's cousin or cousin from Inter Milan.

"I think Benitez will like him." Yang Yang said softly.

Mohamed Sissoko is indeed very good, but his feet are rough and his awareness is not enough. On the contrary, Mascherano has a very good defense, but at the same time has quite good technical skills and organizational passing ability.

Xavi Alonso nodded and said, "Remember that pair in Valencia?"

"Albelda and Baraja."

"Yes, this pair is known as the strongest double midfielder in Europe and Benitez's favorite."

Hearing this, Yang Yang pondered for a while, and immediately understood.

In Valencia it's Albelda and Baraja, but in Liverpool it's Xavi Alonso and Mascherano?

These two pairs of midfielders and double midfielders are definitely a combination with strong control ability. Although they are slightly different, on the whole, they are very balanced, and they play a huge role in both attack and defense.

And Yang Yang has a feeling that if it's not Mohamed Sissoko, but Mascherano tonight, the first goal won't be lost at all, and Liverpool can even create a bigger score .

Of course, this is just a feeling.

"It seems that you have to adapt to your new partner." Yang Yang smiled.

Xavi Alonso shrugged, "I don't need to run in with him."

Some players, even if they have never cooperated before, are born with the potential to attract each other and call each other.

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Liverpool beat their opponents by four goals!

After the game, the Red Army was unanimously affirmed by the outside world. In particular, the team rotated seven main players and was able to win a big victory. It can be seen that the overall strength of the Red Army has been recognized.

Veteran Robbie Fowler scored twice, which made him a lot of affirmation.

With the addition of Yang Yang and Kuyt, and players such as Crouch occupying the main position, Robbie Fowler did not get too many opportunities, but the veteran is not willing to be a substitute, so it is likely that he will Leaving the team this summer.

Gerrard was elected as the best player of the game. After he and Mascherano's partner in this game, he can do his best to let go of the attack, which is regarded as the key to Liverpool's four-goal victory.

And all have appealed, hoping that Benitez can enjoy the release of Gerrard's attack.

The outstanding performance of the new aid Mascherano shows everyone the possibility of a stable midfield, but Mascherano still needs a little time and opportunity to replace Mohamed Sissoko.

After all, Sissoko was also quite eye-catching in the away game against Barcelona.

While Liverpool smashed Sheffield United 4-0 at home, Manchester United also had a near miss in the away game against Fulham. The goal helped Manchester United reverse Fulham 2-1.

Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0 thanks to Diaby's goal.

Chelsea beat Manchester City 1-0 thanks to Lampard's penalty.

After the 28th round, Manchester United leads the Premier League standings with 66 points, Liverpool are three points behind, Chelsea are 60 points, and Arsenal are fourth with 55 points.

As for the Premier League scorer list, Yang Yang still has 20 goals, Drogba scored 17 goals, and Cristiano Ronaldo followed with 16 goals.

In this case, the second double-red meeting of the season came again as promised.