Reborn Liverpool

Chapter 195 Pickford and Sunderland
The model of the Premier League competition championship is very simple. After the dust settles in each season, the champion is the well-deserved king. There is no difference between No.2 and No.4. They can all participate in the UEFA Champions League. The latter are all losers. The only No. .5 There is a consolation prize for participation in the Europa League.

But there are six giants in the Premier League, and one or two dark horses may emerge every year (for example, Leicester City last year), so the battle between the giants in the Premier League has always been fierce.

Liverpool is now ranked first in the league, but Klopp's mood did not relax for a moment. After getting rid of the thorny Coutinho, the Germans began to rectify the discipline of the first team.

The first is training discipline. Those who are late and do not work hard for training will be fined heavily. The No. 16 Grujic and No. 27 Origi, who usually escaped, were both fined a week's salary.

The second is the atmosphere in the team and the discipline of the news. All the thorns began to be cautious in their words and deeds, and controlled their big mouths, so as not to become the next wronged soul under Klopp's stick.

Captain Henderson quickly became a spiritual leader. The diligent veteran Red Army soldiers trained hard and sat on the bench, setting a good example for everyone.

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Liverpool lost 0-1 to Southampton in the last round, which also allowed the pursuers to narrow the gap with the top Red Army.

Although the league's winning streak was interrupted, Liverpool's state is still hot. In this game, Klopp also hopes to win the opponent with the advantage of home court.

The abuser Sturridge has performed well against Sunderland in the past. Whether he can continue this state in this campaign is worth looking forward to.

In the last 6 meetings between the Red Army and Sunderland, Liverpool has 4 wins and 2 draws to remain unbeaten.

The starting lineups for both games:
Liverpool: 4-3-3
1 - Karius;

2-Klein, 19-Matip, 4-Van Dijk, 7-Milner;
5- Wijnaldum, 10- Zhang Mai, 15- Chamberlain;
12- Mbappe, 24- Sturridge, 11- Firmino.

Sunderland: 4-4-2
13 - Pickford;

2-Billy Jones, 23-Kone, 16-O'Shea, 3-Van Aanholt;
17-Endong, 4-Denayer, 14-Watermore, 20-Pinaal;
28-Anichebi, 18-Defoe.

Sunderland's starting players can be described as old and young, but to Zhang Mai's surprise, the young goalkeeper Pickford also played.

Think about the wonderful performance of the future British goalkeeper in the World Cup in Russia, and think about the fact that Everton will poach this player from Sunderland for £3000 million next summer...

Zhang Mai instantly figured out how to persuade Crott to dig Pickford in the winter window.

A total of 4 leases with 6 teams in 7 years, so that Pickford already has the experience of playing in the top five leagues in England at the age of 21.

Since Seaman, the goalkeeper has become the number one problem for the Three Lions. James, Robinson, Green, Carson and now Hart, the mistakes of these people are enough to write a negative teaching material for goalkeepers.

But Pickford, who has been accustomed to various setbacks in the past few years, why can't he play for the more suitable Red Army while the Three Lions will shine in the future?

The first half of the game started quickly, both teams entered the state relatively quickly, and the offensive and defensive rhythm on the field was dizzying.

In the first minute, Mbappe's bottom line was touched by the opposing player, and Zhang Mai's corner kick was confiscated by Pickford.

Sunderland's attack followed, and Watermore's long-range shot from outside the penalty area was blocked by Van Dijk.

In the 4th minute, Chamberlain's breakthrough was intercepted, and shortly afterwards, Firmino's low shot after turning around was confiscated by Pickford.

In the 6th minute, Klein made a pass from the right without defense, and the ball went directly out of the baseline.

The two sides continued to fight in the midfield, and the Sunderland players in the away game began to turn on the defensive.

In the 12th minute, Zhang Mai's corner kick was once again cleared by Pickford out of the penalty area.

In the 14th minute, it was another diagonal pass from Zhang Mai. Wijnaldum turned around and hit the goal at the front of the penalty area and was confiscated by Pickford. Two minutes later, Pinar's shot in the penalty area was saved by Karius.

In the 18th minute, Chamberlain's long pass was directly confiscated by Pickford. Two minutes later, Firmino's long shot from the outside was firmly held by Pickford.

In the 21st minute, Van Aanholt's low shot went wide of the goal. Two minutes later, Mbappe's diagonal pass in the penalty area was controlled by Pickford.

In the 24th minute, Wijnaldum's long shot from the front of the penalty area missed.

In the 25th minute, Van Dijk's lob shot was confiscated by Pickford. Two minutes later, Milner's long pass was also picked up by Pickford who attacked in time.

In the 29th minute, Zhang Mai's long-range shot straight to the upper right corner of the goal was picked up by Pickford Yuyue with his hand. Zhang Mai, who regretted missing the goal, had bright eyes instead.

In the 33rd minute, Sturridge left the field due to injury, and No. 27 Origi came off the bench.

In the 36th minute, Zhang Mai's free kick was passed into the penalty area, and Van Dijk's leaning to the top was pushed out of the crossbar by Pickford.

In the 38th minute, Milner's bottom pass from the left was cleared by the defender's header.

In the 40th minute, Zhang Mai made a corner pass, and Chamberlain's head-shaking attack went over the crossbar. Two minutes later, Chamberlain's cross from the left was destroyed again.

In the 43rd minute, Origi's breakthrough from the left was intercepted. 2 minutes later, Firmino made a pass from the right, and Chamberlain's header went wide.

In the 46th minute, Van Dijk's long shot from the outside missed the post. Two minutes later, Mbappe's shot in the penalty area was confiscated by Pickford.

At the end of the first half, Liverpool temporarily drew 0-0 with Sunderland at home.

"Mad, why is that goalkeeper everywhere? At least three must-go goals have been saved."

In the locker room, Zhang Mai's teammates were discussing Sunderland's goalkeeper.

It's no wonder that 18 shots in the first half came back without success, which was impressive for Pickford.

"Everyone strengthened their breakthrough and cooperation in the penalty area in the second half. I don't believe that Sunderland's defenders are all super gods."

Zhang Mai had no choice but to tactfully advise everyone to use other methods to break the door. There is still a smug Karius sitting in the locker room.

In the second half, the two teams changed sides and fought again, and Liverpool took the lead in launching the offensive.

In the 46th minute, Milner's cross from the left was finally cleared by the defender.

In the 49th minute, Mbappe's shot in the penalty area was confiscated by Pickford. After 1 minute, Chamberlain's long pass was controlled by Pickford.

In the 52nd minute, Zhang Mai made another pass, and Wijnaldum swept towards the goal again. Milner's outflanking did not touch the ball under the interference of Pickford. Two minutes later, Milner's low shot from the outside was confiscated by Pickford again.

In the 56th minute, Chamberlain's volley from the right was blocked. One minute later, Firmino's shot from the right side of the penalty area was controlled by Pickford.

In the 61st minute, Wijnaldum's through pass went straight out of the bottom line.

In the 64th minute, Firmino's cross from the left was ejected by the defender, and Mbappe's follow-up tackle missed the post.

In the 67th minute, Van Dijk brought down Sunderland's offensive players at the front of the penalty area, and Van Aanholt's free kick was blocked by the wall.

In the 68th minute, Aniche scored to the right, and Watermore's follow-up shot was resolved by Karius, and the German goalkeeper finally had a chance to perform.

In the 71st minute, Liverpool had a free kick opportunity, and Zhang Mai's penalty shot was pushed out of the crossbar by Pickford. One minute later, Van Dijk made a ball with his heel, and Mbappe's shot was blocked by De Nail.

In the 73rd minute, Firmino's cross from the right was cleared by Ndong.

In the 74th minute, Origi scored the ball in the middle of the penalty area. Zhang Mai swayed the angle on the left and then shot a curved ball. The ball went straight into the far corner net. Liverpool 1-0 Sunderland!
In the 77th minute, Zhang Mai made a corner pass, and Matip's header went high.

In the 80th minute, Milner's cross from the left was confiscated by Pickford. Two minutes later, Origi's pass was cleared by the defender and left the penalty area.

In the 85th minute, Liverpool had a chance to counterattack. Chamberlain's shot from the left was blocked by Van Aanholt from the bottom line.

In the 89th minute, Mbappe broke through the penalty area at high speed and was tripped by Ndong. The referee immediately awarded a penalty.

Milner took the penalty overnight, Liverpool 2-0 Sunderland!
After 3 minutes of stoppage time, the game ended and Liverpool finally beat Sunderland 2-0 at home.

(End of this chapter)