Chapter 589 In Case Yang Yang Gets Hurt...

There is a saying that is true, the higher you climb, the more painful it is to fall.

Liverpool's state for the first month was too vigorous, so that for the next period of time, the state was too sluggish, and it was a collective downturn.

In the midweek League Cup away game against Reading, Liverpool once showed confidence. Benayoun, Pennant and Crouch scored successively. In the end, the team defeated Reading away 4-2 and successfully advanced to the next round.

This time, the media saw the recovery of Liverpool's players.

However, at the weekend, Liverpool played away to Wigan Athletic, and all the talents were surprised to find that it was still very low.

The Red Army is still firmly in control of the situation, crushing Wigan Athletic in overall strength, but in terms of creating opportunities in the midfield, it is still worse.

In order to make up for the impact of Xavi Alonso's absence, Benitez started Lucas Rewa when he played Reading in the cup, while Aurelio started in the league, along with Gerrard and Mascherano partner.

But the team still hasn't improved much.

Yang Yang was also closely guarded by the opponent. Until the 75th minute, Pennant, who came off the bench, sent a low pass from the right. After Yang Yang got a chance at the front of the penalty area, he faced a defender. The pendulum was extraordinary, and after swinging it at an angle, he hit the door with his left foot.

The ball went directly into the lower left corner of the goal, one to zero!

It was the only goal of the game.

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After the game, the British media not only continued to praise Yang Yang as the savior in four consecutive games, but also felt dissatisfied with the current situation of Liverpool, believing that the absence of Xavi Alonso had a great impact on Liverpool.

"But Benitez obviously failed to find a more effective attacking solution, which led to the team's lack of attack on the offensive end."

As a famous Liverpool star, Alan Hansen also said in the column, "I feel very sad to see Yang Yang alone in the frontcourt supporting the team's offense. He will only be 21 years old in a month."

This is also understood as a reminder from the Liverpool legend to Benitez that he needs to create a more relaxed tactical environment for Yang Yang.

Inside the team, Benitez also communicated with Yang Yang through Yesterdam, saying that the team has been trying.

Benayoun, Lucas Rewa, Aurelio, the midfielders have changed several times, and the tactical formation has also switched back and forth between 442 and 433, but they have never been able to adjust a more effective set. Midfield operation plan.

Xavi Alonso is not there, the team can only bring Gerarda back.

And it was only at this time that everyone clearly realized the role of Xavi Alonso.

When the Spaniard was there, the team was on a tear and the offense was surging, but without him, the team's midfield seemed to be unable to function, and they could only rely on Yang Yang to stand in front.

Yang Yang understood this.

Even if the bench is as thick as Manchester United, when Carrick and Scholes are injured, the midfield organization is still frustrated.

No team in the world is strong enough to have two Xavi Alonso at the same time.

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On the evening of October 3, the second round of the Champions League group stage.

Liverpool host Ligue 1 Marseille at Anfield.

After Ribery's move to Bayern Munich, the head of the Ligue 1 team, Nasri, also missed the game due to injury, which led everyone to think that it would be difficult for Marseille to retire from Anfield this time.

The first half of the game also seemed to follow this route.

Liverpool had an overwhelming advantage. In the 31st minute, Yang Yang dribbled the ball from the left and cut into the penalty area. He curved the ball to the goal, hit the inside of the right post of the goal, and turned into the goal guarded by Mandanda. First record.

But after changing sides in the second half, Marseille was extremely tenacious, especially when the game reached the 77th minute, Sissoko was too sticky in the backcourt. After being intercepted by former Liverpool player Zenden, he assisted Valbrena. Long shot.

In the end, Liverpool was 1-1 at home and was tragically equalized by Marseille.

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Regarding the team's performance, Yang Yang said in an interview with the media after the game that Liverpool is indeed in a difficult period, but everyone is working hard.

"I firmly believe that the team can come out of the woods very quickly."

As for what many media think, the overall performance of the team is a drag on him, Yang Yang said that it does not exist, because he is part of the whole of Liverpool, and he has repeatedly emphasized that everyone is working very hard.

It's like Benayoun, who had a terrible game, but he did well against Reading in the Carabao Cup a week ago, and against Wigan Athletic on the weekend.

Captain Gerrard has been affected by a toe injury.

As for Sissoko, who was criticized by the audience, Yang Yang didn't complain much in his heart, because he had always been like this.

That's why everyone on the team is increasingly supporting Mascherano.

But the problem is, how can the Argentine run so fiercely in every game?

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Compared with Yang Yang, Benitez criticized very rudely.

He believes that the team's biggest problem is that it can't hold the ball and create opportunities. Even Crouch didn't show the tactical effect it should have in this game.

"Of course, this also shows the strength of Marseille from another angle. Their fighting was very active and the organization was quite good, so they controlled the scene and held the ball."

"We tried, but obviously tonight wasn't ours!"

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In any case, Liverpool suffered a 1-1 draw with Marseille at home. Except for Yang Yang, everyone was blamed, including captain Gerrard.

In the words of the Echo, "This is the most depressing game played at Anfield in the past two years. After tonight's game, there is only one person who can walk down the pitch with his head held high, and that is Yang Yang!"

The Times is more rational, believing that Liverpool now desperately need Xavi Alonso's comeback.

"Yang Yang has really performed very well. So far this season, he has scored in every game except the first round of the league, which is very unbelievable, but it is not enough to rely on him alone. Crouch, Jay Rudd, Kuyt, Aurelio ... of course, Xavi Alonso, should all come forward as soon as possible."

"We're looking forward to seeing that invincible Liverpool team!"

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On the afternoon of October 7, the ninth round of the Premier League.

Liverpool, who had just been tragically drawn by Marseille in midweek, continued to welcome their strong rivals Tottenham Hotspur at home.

Just two minutes into the game, Gareth Bell took a free kick 25 meters from the left and almost broke Liverpool's goal, causing everyone to break out in a cold sweat.

But soon, Liverpool took the lead.

Yang Yang was fouled by the opponent on the left side of the penalty area and got a free kick in the frontcourt.

This was a free kick 25 meters away. Yang Yang took the penalty himself. The quality penalty was very high, but the distance was a bit far. Goalkeeper Robinson was very focused and calmly saved the ball.

But at the critical moment, Gerrard kept up and hit the shot, one to zero!

The goal gave Liverpool a boost of confidence.

The two sides then attacked and defended each other, but Liverpool as a whole had the advantage.

After changing sides in the second half, Tottenham Hotspur suddenly made an opening attack and scored consecutive goals in two minutes. First Berbatov headed the ferry and Robbie Keane grabbed Haipi. Ya and Finnan pushed and scored before.

Then came a long pass from the backcourt, Berbatov beat Hypia with a header to ferry, and Roy Keane volleyed the goal to reverse the score for Tottenham Hotspur.

Both goals are the same!

In less than three minutes, Tottenham completed an incredible comeback.

In front of Berbatov, the veteran Hypia was almost completely restrained.

Subsequently, Liverpool made continuous substitutions and adjustments to strengthen the attack in the frontcourt, but it was never able to create a threat. Instead, it was Gareth Bell's left flank, which frequently played fast in counterattacks.

The Welshman's pace was excellent, making it difficult for Liverpool's defenders on the right.

Until the 92nd minute, which is the last minute of stoppage time, Aurelio made a quick assist to the frontcourt, and made a low pass from the left to the left rib of the penalty area. Michael Dawson hits a left-footed volley to level the score for Liverpool, 2-2!

Almost immediately after the goal, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game.

With goals from Yang Yang and Steven Gerrard, Liverpool drew with Tottenham Hotspur 2-2.

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After the game, Benitez's rotation system was once again subject to huge criticism.

Many media believe that Liverpool's recent poor performance, especially the two consecutive draws at home, is an important reason for Benitez's strong rotation, which is obviously unreasonable.

"With Xavi Alonso out due to injury and Gerrard in low form, should the midfielder choose Mascherano, who has more ball control and ball play?"

"There is no doubt that Benitez's rotation system has brought a lot to Liverpool, but judging from the current situation, is this rotation too much? Is it a bit too risky and aggressive?"

In this regard, Benitez said at the post-match press conference that he will continue to stick to the rotation system. The reason for the team's poor recent performance comes from the many injuries in the team and the low state of the players.

For example, Hypia, the recent state of the old man is not ideal, but Daniel Agger is injured and he can only be let on.

The same is true for Xavi Alonso, who currently has no one to replace him at Liverpool.

It is precisely because of this that Benitez asked the coaching staff and team doctors to strengthen the monitoring of Yang Yang's physical condition, and a report must be submitted every day.

Xavi Alonso really has no one to replace, but he is absent, and at least one Yang Yang can score or assist in a row.

But if Yang Yang is injured, then Liverpool will really have nothing.

The team also agrees with the rotation system, because from the performance of last season, the rotation really made Liverpool perform better in the second half.

What's more, after Liverpool's eight-game winning streak in the Premier League, they drew with Tottenham Hotspur. The first nine rounds were eight wins and one draw. What else is there to say about this report card?

As for Yang Yang, he doesn't have too many ideas, he always trusts Benitez.

Meanwhile, his only thought is to keep scoring goals.

Because December is coming soon.