Chapter 38: Before the Game

After finishing the training, Li Qingshan took a shower in the locker room, changed his clothes and prepared to go back. But he had to walk to Newton's Sith Bar first www.biquge.info, which was so close to the stadium that FC United fans wouldn't have chosen as a gathering place.

Yang Bao worked part-time at this bar, and Li Qingshan went there to wait for him to go back to the apartment after work. The lives of international students are always the same, except for the rich second generation whose families are particularly rich, most of the other children who come out to study abroad are middle-class children. Their families may be considered well-off in China, but there is still a lot of pressure on their children to study abroad, especially in a high-consumption country with high capitalism like the United Kingdom.

It had just rained a little in the morning, and the streets of the old industrial areas of England were puddled with stagnant water from time to time. By the time Li Qingshan walked to Newton's Sith Bar, Yang Bao had already changed his work clothes and was waiting for him.

But they can't leave right away, in Newton's Sith Bar, Li Qingshan is a celebrity, as the team's top scorer, there will always be drinkers here to talk to him. Most of the fans here hold FC United memberships, and as players of the team, these fans are considered to be the owners who pay their salaries.

This is a team that truly belongs to the fans, and no one can sell or buy or sell the team.

Today's topic is, of course, about the third round of the FA Cup. As much as the fans are eager to win against Liverpool, they are always sensible and don't ask questions like 'how sure are we of winning'.

Even fans of FC United believe that the probability of the team knocking out Liverpool is zero.

Fans think it's great to be able to reach the third round and don't expect the team to go far, especially when the opponents are so strong.

Although reluctant to admit it, Liverpool are indeed an incredibly strong team.

"Even the merchant's team may not be able to win," one fan muttered.

"The merchant's team" is synonymous with Manchester United fans who are reluctant to admit that the team being sold is Manchester United who inherited the Newton-Sith pedigree.

'It's a shame it's a home game, otherwise it would have been broadcast live on TV.' Jackson sighed. "It must be fun to see you on TV."

Gig Lane Stadium is not equipped with television broadcasting equipment.

"I've heard that Sky Sports is going to broadcast this game." Someone said, "Maybe they're going to install a couple of cameras on our home turf." ”

"Haha, is this true!" Jackson was pleasantly surprised, "I didn't think I would get a chance to see you on TV, Lee!" ”

Li Qingshan stood in front of him and said with a smile: "Even if there is no one in this round, maybe there will be one in the next round." ”

"You have to win, but the opponent is ............. But don't carry your baggage, just play as hard as you can. God will decide for the rest! ”

Li Qingshan thought silently: I don't believe in religion.

"You can't say that." Boss Joseph is also here, "You're too negative, Jackson. I'm confident that we can give Liverpool a little bit of colour on our home turf! ”

'Of course I hope we can win, but it's against Liverpool, damn it.' Jackson said with his hands outstretched.

His words resonated with many fans. They have expressed the danger of tomorrow's game.

"Just do your best tomorrow."

"Actually, I'm already happy that the team is in the third round."

'yes, yes, I'm proud of the team's performance, but we can't influence the team with unrealistic ideas.

"As much as I would never want Liverpool to win, the gap between us and the damn Liverpool is too big."

"!" Boss Joseph suddenly raised his voice and said, "As a fan of FC United, of course, I want the team to win, and I don't want you to say such frustrating things before the game is over." His eyes widened: "You are shaking the hearts of the army!" ”

Seeing that the owner of this bar suddenly became angry, everyone stopped talking.

Boss Joseph turned around and patted Li Qingshan's shoulder: "Don't listen to their nonsense, we will definitely win!" ”

Li Qingshan smiled, these fans are so cute, even if they must not be optimistic about the team's prospects...........

On the way back, Li Qingshan was also asked by Yang Bao about the team's preparations.

"Will you win tomorrow?"

"I don't know if I can win or not, just try my best to play, football is something I can't say." Li Qingshan Road.

"Well, actually, I don't think it's very likely that you want to win, but the opponent is Liverpool, they take it for granted, but I don't want you to be eliminated....... I'm almost a fan of FC United. Yang Bao scratched his head and said, "You must know that I used to like Arsenal." ”

"Haha" Li Qingshan laughed, not only Yang Bao, but even he became a fan of this team after staying in the team for a few months. He supports the team, not just because he plays here, but because he also loves the team and the lovely fans.

'Isn't it normal to like more than two teams, we and Chelsea are not bitter enemies anyway.

"You're right, Aoyama. From now on, I'm a Chelsea fan, I'm an FC United fan, I'm still your fan. Yang Bao announced.

"Thank you, Old Yang!"

When he woke up the next day, Li Qingshan felt the breath of the game.

Liverpool are arguably one of the most successful teams in English football, and even when they come to Manchester to play, even if it's just a game against an amateur team, there are plenty of Liverpool fans who follow the team to the rival city.

However, the Gig Lane stadium itself is not very large, and the number of votes allocated to the away fans is even less. Only 150 Liverpool fans were able to come into the stadium to watch the game, and most of the other fans who followed the team to the away stadium had to find a place to watch the game.

Probably the most nervous thing today was not the players playing against either side, but the officers on the streets of Gig Lane – Manchester and Liverpool have always been incompatible.

Li Qingshan came to the stadium after lunch, and at the gate of the stadium, he found a broadcast truck parked at the door, and inside the stadium, the staff of the TV station were looking around for a location to install broadcasting equipment.

It looks like the match will really be broadcast live on TV.

Thinking that he might have a chance to be on TV, become a celebrity, become a big star.......... Li Qingshan's brain hole opened wider and wider, until his mother's face broke his brain hole.

He thought of his mother.

Since this game is broadcast live on TV, it means that this game can be seen in China.

If it is seen by one's mother...........

Li Qingshan's original rippling mood disappeared in an instant, he lowered his head and walked to the locker room a little dejected. He hasn't told his parents about playing in England yet.

There is a lounge next to the locker room, and usually before the home game, the players will come to the lounge in advance to rest for a while, take a nap or something, and avoid rushing before the game.

Some of the players had arrived, but no one was sleeping. They were thrilled by the OB equipment being installed outside. Some are already calling their friends and family.

"I'm going to be on TV today, lock in Sky Sports at 6pm today, man!!" Before Li Qingshan entered the door, he heard David Butch's voice.

However, the arrival of Marginson put a stop to the noise of the players, who lay on the sofa beds in the lounge and closed their eyes.

The lounge went into silence, waiting for the game.

They have been preparing for this game for more than a month, and the hard work has paid off, only a few hours later will be verified.