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Chapter 279 Bitterness 1 Bitter Sunshine

Chapter 279 Bitter Sunshine

【Liverpool won the second championship trophy of the season! 】

[Is the seven-time champion's bold statement becoming a reality step by step? 】

[Who can stop Liverpool? Who can stop the sun? ]

After the game.

Media and fans across Europe went crazy.

After Liverpool won the Champions League and Premier League titles last season, media and fans around the world felt it.

This is Liverpool's peak.

As per usual.

After reaching the peak.

It's just a downhill road.

This is determined by human nature.

When you haven't got anything yet.

You must be filled with hunger.

When you have got everything.

Then someone will always slack off.

Football is a team sport.

Eleven people started.

Seven substitutes.

The entire first team has twenty to thirty players.

Can you guarantee that?

Everyone can be like a robot.

Not slack, full of hunger, ready to come when called, and able to fight when coming?
It's so hard.

Locker room management is a very complex management science.

Many big-name coaches have fallen into this trap.

just now.

Liverpool has already won two titles.

Next, the closest thing to them is the Club World Cup trophy.

This shouldn't be a big problem.

but.

To win the Premier League, League Cup and FA Cup, the three major championship trophies in England.

That would be quite difficult.

Can Liverpool's lineup hold up?

In fact, Klopp is also considering this issue, although the team has strengthened its lineup this season.

But he still feels that the distance is enough to attack from all sides, even if we exclude the less difficult competitions such as the Community Shield, European Super Cup and Club World Cup.

Champions League, Premier League, League Cup, FA Cup.

This is a battle on four fronts.

in tradition.

Even if we are fighting on two fronts in the Champions League and the Premier League.

The pressure on every team is huge.

This is why.

Don't even mention the "Seven Crowns".

Even the Triple Crown.

Few teams have achieved this in history.

in England.

That is, Manchester United won the treble in 1999 - traditionally, the so-called treble is the league championship, the Champions League championship, and the major domestic cup championship trophies.

Speaking of the Triple Crown.

Sunshine has already got one.

When he was at Monaco, he won the Ligue 1, French Cup and Champions League in the same season.

But after this season.

He moved to Liverpool.

So Monaco lost to the Europa League champions Manchester United and the French Super Cup champions Monaco in the new season's Super Cup.

They also lost the Club World Cup to Copa Libertadores champion Flamengo.

This is mainly because.

Monaco was too brilliant that season.

So much so that their main lineup was almost completely broken up by European giants.

The team's reinforcements have not been able to reach the strength of an attacking lineup with B Silva, Sunshine and Mbappe.

after all.

It is a rare opportunity to own a Champions League champion-level team by spending a small amount of money.

Like Monaco.

A Mbappe emerged from his own youth training camp, a Sunshine fell into his trap, and he spent a little money to buy a B Silva, and got a good thing that he had an attacking lineup that ranked among the best in the history of the Champions League.

It's really rare.

It's so rare that it doesn't seem like something that can happen in reality.

in history.

There are very few teams that have won the treble.

The commercialization of football has a history of several decades.

This is something that only a few teams have been able to achieve in a few seasons.

Why can Liverpool do it this season?
Is Liverpool strong?
Aren’t those teams in history also very strong?
Klopp is actually a little lacking in confidence.

Especially after returning from Estonia.

His players generally looked tired, even though they won the championship.

But Klopp could feel that everyone's excitement had subsided.

This is also understandable.

The little beastly men were very excited for the first time.

I wish I could tremble all over.

But more often than not.

That's it.

Tired, exhausted, unable to move, scared.

I would rather fish all night than go home.

It's mental fatigue.

There is also physical fatigue.

The team had to travel a long distance and travel a long way.

After returning to Liverpool.

The fatigue in everyone's eyes cannot be concealed.

After resuming training.

The activity level in the stadium is not very high.

This had to make Klopp worried.

His eyes fell on the sun.

Fortunately.

This guy is still full of passion.

At the coaching staff meeting in the evening.

Klopp raised his concerns.

Fighting on multiple fronts.

even if.

The sun can stand it all.

But the other players couldn't stand it.

How to do?
The members of the coaching staff looked at each other.

Assistant coach Kravitz suggested an idea: "Maybe we can expand the size of the first team."

"Expand the size of the first team?"

Klopp frowned slightly.

"You mean buying people?"

"No, no, no, what I mean is, we should recruit some players from the youth team and the reserve team to supplement the first team, and then let them be responsible for playing in the domestic cup competitions." Clay said, counting on his fingers, "Use some substitutes, some reserve team players, and... Yang, I think we should be able to move forward on the two lines of the League Cup and the FA Cup."

Klopp frowned, pondering the possibility of Clay maintaining his suggestion.

"That is to say, a very large rotation in the League Cup and FA Cup."

“Maybe it will work.”

"Anyway, Yang's physical fitness has never been a problem."

"I think it's ok"

"In the League Cup and FA Cup, we mainly played defensive counterattacks and took advantage of set pieces to be more efficient."

The coaches were talking at once.

Klopp thought about it for a long time.

I also feel that this is the only way. It is cruel to think about giving up the main players other than Sunshine to fight on four fronts. They just need to play well in the league and the Champions League.

As for the League Cup, FA Cup and Club World Cup, they will be rotated.

"Ku Yi Ku Yang, I'll go communicate with him."

Klopp stood up and said.

"I agree! Of course I agree!"

Klopp saw Sunshine's surprised expression and shrugged at Kravitz.

Ok.

No surprises
This kid is a roll king.

"If that's the case, then we need to go to the youth team and the reserve team more often and recruit a few more capable people."

Klopp said to Kravitz.

"There are actually a few good guys." Kravitz laughed, counting on his fingers: "Curtis Jones, Taylor Morton, Neco Williams. They are actually very talented. If they can have more game experience, they may be able to compete for the main force in the future."

"Then let Yang take good care of them."

Klopp waved his hand.

"It just so happens that after the next round of the league, it will be the national team match day. Let the reserve team and the U19 youth team come to the first team's training base for training together."

Kravitz nodded.

Liverpool's opponent in the second round of the Premier League is Crystal Palace at home.

This is also Liverpool's first home game of the season.

One hour before the game starts.

Anfield Stadium was already crowded and packed.

The players walked onto the field amid the cheers of the fans.

In this game, Liverpool made considerable rotations.

Lovren and Joe Gomez partnered as central defenders, Moreno played as left back, and Ashraf was still at right back.

In midfield, Emre Can, Milner and Odegaard started.

In the frontcourt, Mane and Shaqiri are on the left and right, with Sunshine in the middle.

A large number of main players sat on the bench.

The camera swept across Liverpool's bench before the game started.

Van Dijk, Matip, Keita, Wijnaldum, Salah
All the main players sat on the bench.

It's a spectacle.

"It's only the second round of the season and Liverpool have to rotate like this. It shows how difficult it is to win the so-called seven championships."

"After returning from Estonia, although Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid, their main lineup was also quite tired. They simply made a large rotation in this game."

"Let's see if Crystal Palace has a chance to take advantage and get points at Anfield!"

the commentators all said.

Crystal Palace players and coaches also felt this was a good opportunity.

When they saw Liverpool's starting lineup.

I was looking forward to getting out of the away game unscathed.

But they were soon disappointed.

Sunshine's performance remains solid.

Under his suppression.

Liverpool, playing at home, still firmly grasped the initiative even with such a large rotation.

Twenty-nine minutes of the game.

Liverpool scored a goal from a corner kick.

Yangguang jumped high and headed the ball into the goal.

Scored his fourth league goal of the season.

The second half started not long ago.

He made a long shot from outside the box to help Liverpool extend their lead.

Two to zero.

Crystal Palace, which was two goals behind, completely lost its spirit after conceding this goal.

They realize it too.

The opponent did not attack with all his strength, but was holding back his kicks.

This is a manifestation of strong self-confidence: even if we play conservatively, we can still control you at home.

The situation has indeed proved this.

The sun shines twice.

Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 2-0 to achieve two consecutive league wins.

After this game.

It's an international match day.

And before this international competition begins.

The Champions League play-offs have also ended.

The 32 teams that entered the Champions League finals were also born.

Next is the highlight that the fans are paying close attention to.

Champions League group draw.

Before the draw begins.

As per usual.

The media will definitely make some guesses.

First up is defending champions Liverpool.

The opponents they might encounter.

The most shocking transfer this summer: Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Juventus set off a storm of public opinion. Considering that both Juventus and Real Madrid are top teams, the probability of Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid meeting in the group stage is not high.

But it's okay.

There is also Manchester United in the Champions League.

There will be a lot to watch when Juventus and Manchester United meet.

Ronaldo meets his old club.

The dispute between Pogba and Manchester United and Juventus.

C Ronaldo and Mourinho once fought side by side.

But in the end they parted ways due to a rift.

These highlights are definitely very attractive.

UEFA will definitely not let it go.

Also.

As per usual.

A death group must also be drawn out.

Who is the strongest team outside the first gear?
Manchester City!

Don't run, it's you.

You come and form a death group with other teams.

That `s a deal.

Ever since.

According to media predictions.

The draw has begun.

really
The results are pretty much the same.

Manchester United and Juventus were drawn into the same group as expected.

Manchester City indeed entered the group of death - they were placed in Group C with Paris, Napoli and Red Star Berregard, becoming the most deadly group in this season's Champions League.

Liverpool's luck in the draw is pretty good.

They were placed in Group F.

The opponents in the same group are Lyon, Shakhtar Donetsk and Hoffenheim.

Although in the same group.

Lyon and Hoffenheim are similar in strength.

Although Shakhtar Donetsk's strength on paper is slightly weaker when facing Lyon and Hoffenheim, people generally believe that Shakhtar Donetsk's strength may not be much worse than Lyon and Hoffenheim.

They are capable of fighting.

after all.

Shakhtar Donetsk is a team that often reaches the round of 16 and quarter-finals of the Champions League.

in this case.

Group F is actually quite dead.

Because Liverpool's strength is too transcendent.

It is a sure thing that they will get a place in the group stage, or even a place as the first in the group.

The remaining three teams will have to compete for another qualifying spot.

This is indeed death.

It’s just because it’s not as famous as Paris, Manchester City and Naples.

So that can only be regarded as a small death group.

Yangguang doesn't have to participate in the national team's games.

So during this time he stayed at the training base and trained with the players from the reserve team and youth team.

And the other players of Liverpool's first team.

Basically, apart from those who are injured, the rest are international players.

So on the international match day, apart from veterans like Milner who are no longer called up by the national team.

Most of them are young players from the youth team and reserve team.

When everyone was called together.

Klopp told them clearly.

Players who perform well in the youth and reserve teams will become the main force of the team in the League Cup and FA Cup.

Fight side by side with the sunshine.

This news greatly inspired the fighting spirit and training enthusiasm of the reserve team players.

Although it's just the League Cup and FA Cup.

But as long as they can perform well in these two events that are broadcast live around the world, they will be able to gain the favor of some teams.

To know.

In Liverpool's youth and reserve teams.

Many players haven't signed professional contracts yet.

Many of them face an uncertain future.

To them.

hope.

It is the most precious thing.

Under the guidance of the sun.

To compete in the FA Cup and League Cup.

It gave them hope.

Under their leadership.

The first team's training enthusiasm has become higher.

With the international match day over.

The players returned one after another.

The third round of the league is coming.

Liverpool's opponent in the third round of the league this season is Brighton.

Brighton has been performing more and more steadily over the years. They have established a large scout system in South America, which has allowed the team to continuously attract young talents, supporting this small team that originally played in the lower leagues of England to step into the Premier League step by step, and has a tendency to become a mid-to-upper level team in the Premier League.
This game.

Liverpool sent out all their main players.

Facing Liverpool's offensive at home.

Brighton quickly held on.

The thirteenth minute of the game.

Liverpool scored.

Salah scored with a left-foot shot in the penalty area.

Break the deadlock.

Subsequently.

The goals started to come in a steady stream.

In the first half of the game, Liverpool took a 3-0 lead with each of the front three scoring a goal.

Liverpool began to call it a day in the second half.

finally.