With Longshute's sudden out-of-the-second half, Liverpool reversed West Ham United 4-2 away and was finally defeated in the first game of the New Year.

The next 21st round of the league will be scheduled for January 13 ten days later.

This does not mean that Liverpool has received a 10-day break, but because they are going to compete in a League Cup match in the middle.

On January 6, with a half-main and half-substitute lineup, Liverpool defeated Stoke City 4-2 away, winning the first leg of the League Cup semi-finals, and basically entered the final with half a foot.

In this game, Long Shute did not even make it to the 18-man roster - after all, this was a two-leg game at home and away. Even if he lost 0-5 away, he was still confident that he would win back after returning to Anfield.

Compared to not participating in all games in one game, proper rest is more beneficial to him and the team - not to mention that his and Emma's physical energy consumption has been a bit huge recently...

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"Okay, the New Year is finally over. From now on, if I find that someone is immersed in the atmosphere of the New Year, we will take the necessary punishment measures."

During the training session on January 8, Rogers emphasized discipline to his disciples:

"We played well in the first half, first in the standings and 6 points ahead of the second place, but I believe you all know that this doesn't mean anything. If we don't be alert and put all the energy into every training and game, the Premier League champion trophy will not fly into our hands by itself.

In the next two weeks, it will be another major test for us. Arsenal and Manchester United, such opponents should not need me to waste my saliva and introduce them. Both games are home games, and I will not accept any other results except victory!"

Rogers' personality is not particularly firm. Instead, as many people commented, he is a little weak, but this time he has no idea of ​​compromise and concession against the championship rivals like the Arsenal and the Red Devils.

The head coach's personality often affects the players. If he has no confidence, how can the players unite against the enemy?!

As the captain, Long Shute clenched his fists hard:

"I was too careless in the last Northwest derby (referring to the Double Red Club). This time, we will definitely let Van Gaal and Manchester United return twice!"

Henderson, who missed the previous game due to injury, also patted his chest:

"Fight Manchester United! Let everyone know that the red of England will always belong to Liverpool!"

Although the game between Liverpool and Manchester United is obviously after Arsenal, neither the head coach nor the players took London's arsenal seriously.

Do you still need to watch the home game against Arsenal?

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January 13.

It is already 4 a.m. in China, and 8 p.m. in England.

It was said it was 8 o'clock, but you should know that the sun set at 4 o'clock in the afternoon of Liverpool, and those who had nothing to do in winter probably had already gotten into bed...

At such a moment, Anfield Stadium is definitely the most concentrated public place in Liverpool City, no doubt about it.

"Crack..."

Liverpool's first leg confrontation with Arsenal was in August in the summer, which was still the hottest season.

When the game reached 20 minutes later, showers dropped sharply on the Emirates Stadium, seriously disrupting the tactical deployment of both sides.

But today is different.

At noon on that day, the entire northwestern part of England was shrouded in rain, and snowflakes even floated in some areas with slightly higher altitudes. After entering the night, small ice crystals and small snowflakes gradually appeared in the rain, and the temperature in Liverpool city gradually approached 0 degrees.

Arsena Wenger, who had just walked out of the player channel, couldn't help but shake his head as he looked at the snow and rain flying all over the sky:

"This ghost place, it rains so heavily, and the weather is even colder than London!"

The security guard standing beside him immediately squirted:

"Nonsense, have you ever studied junior high school geography? This is the north!"

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"Finally check your equipment, leg guards, gloves, spike ball boots, and shoelaces. People who are afraid of the cold have time to change their pants! Hurry up, move them all!"

"Subsiders should keep warm. They should also get up and run for two steps during the event, and don't freeze on the bench!"

In Anfield's home team locker room, assistant coach Mike Marsh's voice was still echoing.

Two equipment administrators were busy back and forth around the eleven starting players.

"Long, I find that you never seem to be afraid of the cold?"

Firmino said enviously while wearing tight warm trousers.

Although he has played in the Bundesliga for several years, he is still unable to bear the cold climate of the British Isles, and it is okay in the summer. When it rains in winter, he really doesn't even want to go out...

Long Shute raised his hands:

"Who said it? I wore gloves today!"

"cut!"

Several teammates booed disdainfully, and Emrejan, who was itchy, even stretched out a middle finger...

"Coach," Long Shute immediately patted his shoulder and shouted, "Emre's condition today is not suitable for starting, I suggest he substitute."

Rogers was a little surprised that he hadn't encountered such a thing.

But since Boss Long spoke, should he consider it?

But the German young man immediately became timid. He hugged Long Shute's arm and explained to the head coach with a smile:

"Boss, the captain and I are kidding. I'm in good health, right, captain?"

Coutinho, who was sitting in the corner, looked at them and couldn't help but mutter in the language of his hometown:

"It's really... the ball domineering!"

He didn't know that no matter whether he spoke Portuguese or Spanish, Long Shute could understand it!

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“It’s so annoying to rain.”

Wenger said to himself again.

Because less than 10 minutes into the game, his team... had already conceded the ball!

This comes from Emre Jane's shot on the left side of the penalty area. Although Arsenal goalkeeper Cech tried hard to make a save, the ball speed became faster and more powerful due to the slippery grass. He could only use his palms to shoot James' shot. As for where to shoot... he is completely irresponsible.

The ball that bounced out fell at Firmino on the right side of the small penalty area. "Brazil Wen Zhaolun" gently unloaded his left foot, and then pulled the ball into the near corner from between Koscheerny's legs!

1-0!

The "Firmino Song" suddenly sounded in the KOP stands. The Brazilian, who opened the record first, ran towards the corner flag area while taking off his No. 11 battle jersey, revealing himself... a black long-sleeved tights.

Long Shute couldn't help but want to laugh:

You are not ready to show your muscles, so why do you have to take off your clothes?

The referee gave the Brazilian a yellow card without hesitation, and Firmino didn't care.

Rogers was very unhappy:

"I really don't understand the idea of ​​these South Americans just 10 minutes into the opening game! Long is more like a British man, and he never takes off his clothes for no reason!"

How can it not be like this?

After all, he comes from "Asia England"!

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Whether it is Liverpool who plays at home or Arsenal who comes from afar, players on both sides are actually familiar with the rain and snow weather. Except for those newcomers who have just entered the Premier League, at least one-third of their games will encounter such bad weather every year.

The rain and snow weather will undoubtedly greatly affect the players' movements on the court, and will also greatly reduce the tactical arrangements of coaches on both sides.

On this kind of turf, you can't expect players to play smoothly passing and cutting cooperation, slipping, accidents and mistakes will inevitably become the main theme of the game.

Even Mohe player Long Shute had to be vigilant. He tried to minimize the number of running at high speed, stayed more in the defensive midfielder position, and handed over the charge to other teammates in the frontcourt.

Emre Jan once thought he had become the team's offensive core. He shot two consecutive long shots in the goal area within 5 minutes. Unfortunately, without exception, he did not escape Cech's ten fingers and failed to get him a goal.

The impatient German young player did not even enter the penalty area for the fourth shot, and was directly blocked by Ramsey.

Cech, who was guarding the goal, was about to take a breath when he saw Ramsey, who had just completed the blocking, rushing forward like crazy!

Long Shute, who stayed ten meters away from the penalty area, gently pulled the ball horizontally, dodged the Giroud, who was closest to him, and then shot with his inner instep!

There is no guard or guard at the gate line 26 meters away!

Is this kind of shooting difficult for Long Shute?

"Dong!"

Cech's right hand had reached its extreme, but he still couldn't reach the top edge of the goal. He could only watch the black and white football rotate, as if it was pulled by an invisible silk thread and flew into the upper corner of the goal lightly!

2-0!
Chapter completed!