The season is on this one, Martin. O'Neill suddenly found himself under the influence of Chen Yingxing, as his strategic focus had unwittingly shifted to the Europa League rather than the domestic League.

Liverpool is now in first place, two points away from second-place Manchester City, three points away from third-place Manchester United, and seven points away from fifth-place Newcastle.

So a lot of times, when he thinks about personnel and rotation, he always unconsciously puts the league aside for the time being and prioritizes the Europa League.

He felt that this was all the result of that Christmas dinner, and his heart was also stirred up by the words of Chen Yingying and Suarez.

The winner of the Europa League...... Wouldn't it be better if we could qualify for next season's Champions League and win the Europa League this season?

Further, wouldn't it be better to win both the league title and the Europa League this season?

So as soon as the results of the Europa League draw came out, he first began to study the information of Besiktas.

He had even forgotten that there was a league game before the match against Besiktas...... Of course, as the head coach of such a good profession, how could he forget? He just didn't pay attention to the opponent in the 28th round of the league......

Real Madrid's next league opponent is Bolton Wanderers, who were beaten by four goals at Anfield in the first half of the season, and it's not surprising that Liverpool didn't take it seriously. Even if it's an away game this time......

So in the end Martin. O'Neill paid the price for his indiscretion.

Liverpool, who was unanimously favored before the game, lost 1:3 to Bolton Wanderers away!

In preparation for the Europa League game away to Besiktas four days later, O'Neill rotated. The rotation was still relatively large, because the away game against Besiktas was very difficult to play, and O'Neill was not confident that he would be able to get away from the road without ensuring that the main players were all there - the prestige of the Turkish team's home stadium was too loud.

It is hard to say whether the team will be able to return from Turkey, and it has already been carried out at the Reebok Stadium, the home of Bolton......

O'Neill believes he could beat Bolton Wanderers away from home even with a bit of rotation, and a draw at worst, so that even if City win the game, they can rely on goal difference to remain at the top of the table.

Unexpectedly, the team lost 1:3 to the opponent cleanly away ().

Because of the loss in this game, Liverpool was overtaken by Manchester City and became second, and was chased by Manchester United to the same point, maybe the second place in the league is not guaranteed.

Can Martin. Before O'Neill could frustrate the defeat in this game, he had to think about how to deal with Besiktas.

O'Neill's strategy is to lose on the road, but not too much, and preferably with away goals.

Then go back to your home stadium to fight it out.

The away and home fixtures are in Liverpool's favour and should be put to good use.

However, what he is most worried about is not the result of the game, but Chen Yingying.

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Chen Yingying discovers Martin. Since O'Neal became head coach, he has spoken to himself more individually than any manager he has worked with before.

Does this mean that my brother's status is important? Matches like Besiktas away really have to rely on themselves!

Chen Yingying was a little fluttering.

But Martin. As soon as O'Neill said what he meant, Chen Yingying was speechless.

It's not about how to win the game, it's about how to reduce the odds of taking cards.

"Everybody knows you're ...... tempered Well, hot, hero. I think the other side might make some arrangements for this. And the atmosphere at Besiktas' home stadium is very hot, and I'm afraid it will affect you...... So no matter what happens during the game, you have to stay calm, hero! ”

Looking at the head coach's worried look, Chen Yingying couldn't help but laugh - is my brother's reputation so bad?

"You can rest assured, boss (). My goal this season is to score at least 20 goals in the Europa League and win the Europa League, so I won't miss the game so easily! Chen Yingying had no choice but to comfort his head coach.

"Of course I know that, but you're always hot-headed on the pitch, especially if your opponent is going to be provocative all the time...... So when you encounter that situation, be sure to refrain from it! ”

Chen Yingying saw that the boss was so nervous, and suddenly deliberately teased him.

"And what if the opponent scolds me?" Chen Yingying asked solemnly.

"Patience!" O'Neill was afraid that Chen Yingying would really get involved with his opponent because of this, so he hurriedly said categorically.

"And what if the opponent maliciously fouls me?"

"Patience!"

"And what if the opponent hits me?"

"Patience!"

"Hey, boss!"

"Uh...... Well, if they hit you, you just fall to the ground......"

"Do you want to cover your face?"

"Hmm...... You can too! ”

"Boss, are you from La Masia Film and Television Academy?"

Martin. O'Neill finally realized that Chen Yingying was joking with him. For a while, he couldn't laugh or cry.

"Don't take it seriously, hero. I'm serious, if the other party really has a physical conflict with you, you must not fight hard, then it will only be you who suffers, it is their home field, and the referee's decision will definitely be biased in their favor (). "Chen Yingying's personality is easily impulsive, which is what O'Neill worries the most.

The most famous example of his impulsive personality is when he was in Naples, against Barcelona, and after being framed by Alves, he became furious and elbowed the "innocent crowd" Butzques. Originally, he was wronged, and if the club appealed, maybe there would be a chance to cancel the red card penalty, and even if the penalty could not be changed, it would be able to win the sympathy and support of public opinion and the public.

But Chen Yingying chose a response that in the eyes of many people, he did not leave his job at all. He was about to take revenge, but he allowed himself to be banned by UEFA for eight games......

It's famous, Martin. O'Neill knows even if he hasn't coached Chen Yingying yet. At that time, the whole of Europe was reporting on this, and there was still debate, some people for it, some people against it, and there was a lot of noise.

So Martin. O'Neill was particularly worried about Chen Yingying's situation in the match with Besiktas, and as soon as the opponent provoked him, he exploded.

Chen Yingying has his own thoughts: "Don't worry, boss." If they dare to plot against us, I'll make them look good! ”

"Hey, hero, have I said all this in vain?"

"Where do you want to go, boss? Of course, it's to make them look good with goals! ”

Martin. O'Neill laughed. "This is the best, this is the best."

It would be great if Chen Yingying could really focus on the game, and he would have nothing to worry about.

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Don't blame Martin either. O'Neill was so worried about this because he had already smelled danger.

With three days to go before the start of the game, the media on both sides are already hyping up the match.

In order to cheer for Liverpool, the English media brought up Liverpool's 8-0 home win over Besiktas that year to talk about it ().

It was a game that Liverpudlians could be proud of, as it was the largest margin in the history of the Champions League – breaking the previous record held by Juventus and equalled by Arsenal for a seven-goal victory.

It was also the Reds' biggest European victory since their 10-1 thrashing of Finnish side Parosura in 1980.

This is how the English media cheered Liverpool on.

The so-called enemy of the other, my hero.

The 8:0 that Liverpool is proud of is naturally a deep shame on Besiktas's side.

It's a record of pride for Liverpool and a pillar of shame for Besiktas.

This game was a game that Besiktas didn't want to recall at all, who would have thought that with the draw to Liverpool, this matter was poked out by many British media, which made Besiktas feel angry.

The Turkish media are also talking about this, but they are definitely not complacent, they are preaching "revenge".

Since that 0:8 game, Besiktas and Liverpool have not met again, so naturally there is no chance of revenge.

Besiktas, who had been ridiculed for five years, finally had a chance for revenge. They must have held their back.

You know, the power of hatred is very powerful.

As a result, thanks to the "blessing" of the media, the atmosphere suddenly became unprecedentedly tense.

Despite the fact that Martin. O'Neill kept cooling down during the interview, constantly emphasizing that the past is the past, and he himself had no feeling for that game, after all, he had not managed the team at that time, and there are many people in this Liverpool team who have not experienced that game now...... But with little success ().

Liverpool FC has issued a warning to Liverpool fans who plan to go to Istanbul with the team to cheer anyway, asking them to follow the team and try to go out together, not alone or three or five people, and more than a dozen people together to be safe.

When Leeds United played Galatasaray in the Champions League, there was a tragic incident in which two Leeds United fans were stabbed to death in Turkey.

No one wants such a tragedy to happen again.

That's why Liverpool FC has such a warning, and the club even hopes that if it is not necessary, fans would better not go to Turkey and watch live TV at home, anyway...... Well, this game is the same with or without the live support of the fans.

But at this sensitive time, everything you do can be wrong.

The official warning of the Liverpool club caused protests from the Turkish side, and the Turkish Tourism Board directly said that this is a kind of discrimination against Turkey, and this is definitely not an isolated phenomenon, this is the norm in the entire European continent.

“…… They always put a lot of empty accusations on our heads. It's not fair! This is discrimination! ”

All of a sudden, it was brought to this point, and the Turkish fans were even angrier......

"It's discrimination! Damn it! We've got to give Liverpool a good look! ”

"The British don't want their people to come to Turkey? It just so happens that we don't want these damn bastards to come! Kick all the British out of Turkey!! ”

"Beat Liverpool and show the arrogant Brits!"

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This fire seems to be burning more and more vigorously......!