Chapter 705 Kaka Calls!

On January 21, the second leg of the League Cup semi-final.

Liverpool, who played with a full bench and young players, lost to Burnley 2-3 on the road, but the team still eliminated their opponents with their home victory and successfully advanced to the League Cup final.

At Old Trafford in Manchester, although Manchester United lost 0-1 to Derby County in the first leg, in the second leg, Nani, O'Shea and Tevez were connected in the first half by Nani, O'Shea and Tevez. Scored three goals to take the lead three to zero.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been sluggish recently, came off the bench in the 58th minute, but his state still did not improve at all. It was not until the 89th minute that the Portuguese received an assist from Tevez and scored for Manchester United. a ball.

This goal was also his first goal in more than a month, breaking the scoring drought.

In the end, Manchester United defeated Derby County 4-2 at home, and finally eliminated their opponents with a total score of 4-3.

Manchester United and Liverpool joined the League Cup final, which immediately became a hot topic in the British media.

The last time there was a double red meeting in the League Cup final was in the 2002-03 season, when Liverpool, led by Houllier, finally defeated Ferguson's Manchester United 2-0 in the final and won the League Cup.

In history, Liverpool have faced Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final twice, winning both times.

This also makes people look forward to the third League Cup final between the two Premier League giants.

Ferguson said with confidence that Manchester United is fully prepared, not only for the League Cup final, but also for the Premier League title.

The godfather of the Red Devils said that Manchester United is currently 11 points behind Liverpool, but in the history of the club, it is not without such a reversal precedent. The Red Devils reversed Arsenal and won applause and created a miracle. Today, Ferguson believes that Manchester United is still capable of reversing. Liverpool to the top.

"The League Cup final will be a great opportunity to prove yourself!"

Everyone can see that Ferguson has not given up the pursuit of the league title.

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On the afternoon of January 25th, in the fourth round of the FA Cup, Liverpool faced Everton at home.

This was the 210th Merseyside derby between the two sides, but it took place in the knockout stage of the FA Cup, and the two sides had just played against each other in the league.

But unlike Liverpool's subsequent League Cup, Everton was well prepared.

Therefore, Moyes's team also turned away from the visitors again from the beginning, and in the 27th minute, taking advantage of a corner kick, Everton scored the first goal, and Lescott scored a header from close range.

Then Liverpool launched a round of onslaught, but has not been able to create an effective offensive.

The game was deadlocked, and in the 60th minute, Benitez had to make a substitution, and Yang Yang came on as a substitute.

In the 74th minute, Yang Yang made a clever Cruyff turn at the front of the penalty area. After throwing off Hibbert who was defending him, he rushed into the penalty area, skillfully passed the ball with his heel, and passed the ball back to Gerrard. The Liverpool captain followed and hit the shot directly.

One to one, Liverpool equalized the score!

And just three minutes later, Kuyt made a cross from the right, Crouch headed the ball from the middle, Yang Yang followed up with a volley, and hit a bounce ball. Howard made a mistake and the football crashed into the net. .

Two to one, Liverpool reversed Everton!

Then the two teams fought for a while, but neither of them could score again.

In the end, Liverpool reversed Everton 2-1 with one pass and one shot after Yang Yang came off the bench and successfully advanced to the next round.

On the night the team finished playing Everton, Yang Yang returned home and was having dinner with Su Ye when he suddenly received a phone call.

Caller ID: Kaka.

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Kaka calls!

Yang Yang was very surprised.

Because he knows that Kaka has been in contact with Manchester City recently, and even there have been media reports that Kaka joining Manchester City is a sure thing, and his friend Robinho is also trying his best to persuade Kaka to join Manchester City.

Not only that, but there are many Brazilian players in Manchester City, such as Jo, Elano, etc., which are also very attractive to Kaka.

More importantly, the bargaining chips given by Manchester City are very high. The transfer fee exceeds 100 million euros and the annual salary is as high as 500,000 pounds. This is three times that of Yang Yang, let alone Kaka. Anyone who hears it will be heartbroken. of.

Therefore, Yang Yang has always felt that Kaka should join Manchester City. After all, who would have a hard time with money?

But at this time, Kaka called, which surprised Yang Yang.

After talking to Su Ye, Yang Yang returned to the living room and answered the phone.

"Hi, Kaka."

"Hello, Yang, won't I bother you?" Kaka's voice came from the phone, and she felt a little tired.

"Of course not, I welcome you to call anytime." Yang Yang smiled.

"I watched your game against Everton, and you performed very well. You have been in such a good state recently." Kaka said politely.

"You passed the prize." Yang Yang replied, "By the way, how is your recent injury?"

"It's still recovering, you know, groin injuries don't heal so easily."

Yang Yang snorted and said nothing.

"I heard that your friend Winston Bogard is very good at this. How about having the opportunity to introduce me to you another day?" Kaka asked with a smile.

"Of course there is no problem." Yang Yang agreed.

There was a sudden silence on the phone, and Yang Yang himself didn't know what to say.

The Milan laboratory itself is very famous in European football, and Yang Yang himself is a layman, and it is inappropriate to say too much.

"I'm calling you today, mainly to ask you another thing."

"You say, I will tell you what I know." Yang Yang replied.

He and Kaka have known each other for many years. Although they don't have a deep relationship with each other, at best they call each other occasionally, or send congratulatory messages and text messages, but in fact, the relationship between the two is flat but not thin. On the contrary, they felt very comfortable with each other in this kind of bland communication.

I have to admit that sometimes it's really hard to say things like this.

Yang Yang and Kaka fall into this category.

"What do you think of Manchester City?"

Yang Yang secretly screamed in his heart that sure enough, he could guess that this was the case.

Manchester City's performance this season is really bad. After the big signings, after the 22nd round of matches, Manchester City is currently ranked 12th in the Premier League. Although it is not bad or bad, it is true that they have not been with them. Investment is proportional.

Before the start of the season, everyone's expectation of Manchester City was Chelsea of ​​the year, but you must know that Chelsea's performance has improved by leaps and bounds after Abramovich's investment. Very eye-catching.

But there is really no sign of this at Manchester City today.

Maybe it was because Yang Yang didn't answer for a long time, he seemed very hesitant, and Kaka also took the initiative to talk down.

"The other party is very sincere, and the club has agreed, and from the blueprint outlined by the other party, they are also ambitious and want to make a big fight. However, you also know that many things are really hard to say, and I'm very worried."

Yang Yang only heard the last paragraph of Kaka's words.

Worry, it's inevitable.

AC Milan and Manchester City, this is a bit like jumping from a core executive of the world's top 500 to a start-up company, who is not uneasy?

Besides, can the promises given by investors be believed?

If so, what about Liverpool's two American bosses?

"I'm not good at saying some things. The only thing I can tell you is my own personal experience."

"Well, I know, you can say whatever."

"Today's Premier League is different from before. The competition is more intense and fierce now, because even the teams in the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League have strong overall strength and are full of competitiveness."

Kaka hummed on the phone, apparently agreeing with Yang Yang's judgment.

"Manchester City is different from Chelsea. Before Abramovich's acquisition, Chelsea itself was already a strong team in the Premier League, but Manchester City is at best the level of a mid-to-low team that has no worries about relegation, so if Manchester City wants to rise, this Not only will it take a long-term commitment, but it will take a few years.”

How long it will take, Yang Yang does not know, and no one will know.

It may be as short as two or three years, as long as four or five years, or even ten years, who knows?

No matter how unbearable AC Milan is, it is a European giant. It can play in the Champions League every year. Kaka is a star of AC Milan. He was associated with Chelsea last summer.

It can be said that the only thing that Manchester City can attract Kaka is money, and a blueprint that is too far away to realize how long it will take.

For the money, he joined Manchester City, which was a blow in itself for Kaka.

Yang Yang didn't say anything, but he said everything that should be said. How to handle it depends on Kaka himself.

After this season, Kaka will be 27 years old. This age is not too big, but it is not too small. Even to a certain extent, whether he can wait for the moment when Manchester City rises, really not sure.

"Thank you for telling me this." Kaka sincerely thanked.

"You're welcome." Yang Yang replied.

After another few seconds of silence, Kaka suddenly asked another question.

"Excuse me, may I ask you one more question?"

"Of course, we are friends." Yang Yang smiled.

"If, I mean if, you don't think it's appropriate, then don't answer."

Yang Yang pondered for a while, "You want to ask me about the rumors with Real Madrid?"

Kaka didn't expect Yang Yang to be so direct, so he sighed, it was certain.

"Recently, they are also in touch with me, and they are very sincere."

"The only thing I can say is that I don't have any substantive terms of agreement with anyone, I'm a Liverpool player, but you know, Liverpool are so indebted, they've always wanted to sell me to pay it off, and I almost went. Barcelona, ​​but..."

Yang Yang is enough to stop, some words are good to point out, there is no need to say more.

Besides, although he has a tacit understanding and agreement with Florentino, it does not mean that he has to join Real Madrid.

"I see, thank you."

"You're welcome."

After hanging up the phone, Yang Yang shook his head sympathetically.

It turns out that there are not many people who have the same troubles as myself.

Professional players sometimes can't help themselves.