On the third day after the end of the game, Platini, the executive committee member of the UEFA Disciplinary Committee, announced that the red card suspension for Vidic would be maintained, "Although there is no movement visible from the TV footage, we still trust the professional judgment of the referee, after all, he was directly faced with this foul, and his decision has the most say."

After explaining the original intention of upholding the original decision, Platini also said again that the video and materials submitted by the club in the future can only be used as a reference, not as direct evidence, "Football is different from other sports, we can't always overturn the referee's decision after the game, that will weaken the referee's authority on the field." ”

'We should be more tolerant of misjudgments because it's part of football!'

Yang Cheng was mentally prepared for such a result, but he still made a statement on his Weibo, expressing his disappointment with UEFA's penalty this time.

"I'd really like to say to the guys who think miscalculations should be legitimately in football, fuck you!"

"You can't imagine how cruel and unfair it is for 26 people, training every day for a season, and playing countless hard games, and at the end of the day, they were sentenced to death because of a miscalculation."

'I'm disappointed and sorry for the decision, not because we didn't appeal for the red card, not because Vidic didn't miss the second leg, but because of the attitude!

The world's media have been paying attention to him for a long time, and as soon as Weibo was issued, it was immediately forwarded by countless media people and fans in a short period of time, and countless people also rushed to initiate comments, most of which were in solidarity with Yang Cheng, believing that Liverpool should reverse AC Milan at Anfield Stadium.

But after posting Weibo, Yang Cheng didn't have the leisure to read the comments, but went directly to the boot room.

"Hyypia has slipped a lot but has a lot of experience, Vidic is out, let him play!"

In the boot room, all the coaches of the entire first team gathered to discuss the strategy for the second leg.

The first to bear the brunt is of course Vidic's replacement, between Daniel = Ag and Hyypia, Yang Cheng undoubtedly chose the latter, although the former is better physically, but Hyypia is more experienced and stable.

In this kind of critical competition, it is still necessary for veterans to be calm.

"Then the FA Cup will go to Ager!" Paul = Byer proposed.

Yang Cheng nodded Now for Liverpool, the key is the second leg match with AC Milan, everything else is secondary, and only winning this game is the key.

Liverpool have few injuries elsewhere and the whole squad is in order, so it's not a big problem.

However, in order to recharge the players, Yang Cheng immediately gave some of the players who played the whole game a day off the day after playing AC Milan so that they could rest well and prepare for the second leg in a better condition, and he was not ready to play the main force in the FA Cup at the weekend.

This time, the opponent is Middlesbrough, although the strength is good, but Liverpool is playing at home, Yang Cheng is still more confident.

"The first advantage we have over AC Milan is the schedule!" Benitez analysed the fixtures between AC Milan and Liverpool on a screen illuminated by a projector, "They are currently five in the league three points behind fourth-placed Chievo, and with the league still in decline, they are likely to miss out on next season's Champions League." (Read the novel to the leaves, Yo ~ Yo)"

'So they had to give their all in every game, but Carlo Ancelotti's rotation strategy was not good and he was criticised in the middle of the season, and in the second half he only made small adjustments and didn't make a big rotation, so it was predictable that we would have a better fitness.

Yang Cheng has already decided to use the league to make way for the Champions Cup, so the main players will get a week's rest.

"Ancelotti has mainly used two sets of tactics in Serie A and the Champions League this season, one is the 442 midfield diamond position, which is a combination of 4 10s that is very appreciated by fans, a copycat!" Benitez teased coldly, amusing everyone in the boot room.

This tactic of 4 10s is said by many to be inspired by Yang Cheng, because Yang Cheng used 4 10s in the midfielder to beat Ancelotti's Juventus and AC Milan at Inter Milan. …,

"Rui = Costa, Gattuso, Seedorf and Kaka, with Gilardino and Inzaghi in front, this is the main configuration of AC Milan, with Ancelotti's character, I guess he will continue to use this lineup, but it is also possible to exchange Ambrosini for Seedorf." Yang Cheng sat in the distance, leaning on the table with his left hand and supporting his head to analyze.

Ambrosini is better than Seedorf in that he is more offensive and defensive, that is, he can do anything, he can attack forward, can defend backwards, and belongs to the kind of jack-of-all-trades role, while Seedorf is stronger in attack than defense, and is better at playing with Rui = Costa for ball control, but the problem is that the Dutch are always weak in key games.

"In terms of possession, AC Milan are more delicate than us!" Benitez was very direct and to the point, "They are better on the ball than we are, but we are better at passing and touching the ball than them, so I suggest that we just give up possession, but set up a tight defensive line in the midfield to cut off the connection between their front and midfield!" ”

Rafael Benitez drew a horizontal line between Seedorf and Gattuso in AC Milan's formation, with the attacking trident in front and the defensive zone in the back.

In fact, Liverpool will use this tactic in the first leg, but unfortunately, the lack of one man in the game for a long time makes the team very ineffective in execution.

Yang Cheng thought about it, and he felt that Ancelotti would make certain adjustments. Push Gerrard, Little Rowe and Robben forward! ”

"Call 423?" Ian asked.

"No, it's more flexible, once AC Milan gets the ball, Gerrard retreats to the midfield, and builds a midfield defense line with the double back, Drogba comes back to play Rui = Costa, and Ronaldo and Robben are staring behind the opposing central defenders!"

After a pause, Yang Cheng analyzed: "The front waist is very good, allowing the organizer to pull out the opponent's defense area to get a more calm chance to control the ball, but the problem is that this will make the front defense on the back waist line very weak, especially Rui = Costa is not young, and the running range and physical function have decreased a lot." ”

'We just give up possession and since AC Milan like to keep the ball, then let them keep the ball, press the defence forward, force them to pass more in the middle and back, treat their half as if it were our main battlefield and how do we do that?' Yang Cheng smiled and pointed to the tactical board, "Rui = Costa!" ”

Benitez couldn't help but nod his head again and again, this is indeed a bit bold, but the problem is that the current situation Liverpool has reached the point where it must be broken, so for Liverpool, it doesn't matter if it is bold or not, as long as it can win, there is only a chance to win, it is reasonable.

The Spanish fat man remembered that Yang Cheng said that the Chinese have an old saying, "put all to death and then live." (Read the novel to the leaves, Yo ~ Yo)

With this in mind, Benitez continued his tactical analysis.

"In the first leg of AC Milan's ground game, both flanks were tightly defended, abandoning the attack at full-back, bringing in two veterans Maldini and Costacuta at left and right wing-backs respectively, and a combination of Stamga Kaladze in the middle, but to compensate for the lack of speed and turns, their backline was more rigorous."

The two veterans are indeed a lot of age, but the problem is that they are experienced and can indeed contain their opponents if they are used reasonably, at least in the first leg, Xiao Luo was contained by Kostacuta.

'But their protection at the edge of the box is relatively weak, so we have to create as much of a situation as possible for us to get in from behind, or from the wing, to get as many opportunities as possible to get their feet on the edge of the box!'

Benitez's point can be said to coincide with Yang Cheng, and the two discussed it for a long time before and decided to adopt such a tactic.

Long-range shooting, this is Liverpool's weapon, Gerrard is like a mobile cannon, Xiao Luo and Robben also have the ability to score from outside the penalty area, Drogba is a heavy gunner, once he gets the opportunity, Liverpool's long-range shot will be a deadly threat.

But it is not easy to do this, because AC Milan is also well aware of their own shortcomings, and Ancelotti will do everything possible to find a way to send the ball out, and then use the-stirring stick of midfielder Gattuso to cushion Liverpool's attack. Therefore, in order to achieve the step designed by Yang Cheng and Benitez, it is necessary to ensure that the midfield can effectively cut off the link between AC Milan's front and back courts, forcing as much of the ball as possible to be left at the back. If there is one word to describe this set of tactics of Yang Cheng and Benitez, it should be the battle of trapped beasts!

But for this to happen, the cage of the trapped beast must be strong.

In Yang Cheng's view, Carrick is not suitable, Essien will definitely occupy one of the main positions, Aarau = Diarra, Hamann and Davis want to compete for another position, the key is who to use.

Returning to Liverpool from Milan, the team reached the FA Cup semi-finals almost non-stop.

Middlesbrough are now almost out of the relegation zone and have no desire left, so they are fully committed to the FA Cup, which is a great thing for them to win the cup for a team in the lower middle and lower tiers.

As a result, Middlesbrough became very engaged at Anfield, pressing aggressively almost from the start of the game, while Liverpool controlled the tempo under Carrick's control, and Nemanja Vidic commanded the backline to keep the team safe from Middlesbrough's attack.

It was clear that Middlesbrough had exhausted their energy in running and pressing too much, and in the second half they were starting to run a little bit and Carrick found Theo Walcott on the right with a long pass in the 78th minute.

The youngster from Kirkby's Academy was so fast that he tore through the entire Middlesbrough backline like a bolt of lightning, took the ball and cut inside, facing the defender to pick up a pass to the left, Ribery cut in the back row and scored the game-winning goal for Liverpool.

It was with Franck Franck Ribery's goal that Liverpool beat Middlesbrough 1-0 at home to reach the FA Cup final, while their opponents were West Ham United, who beat Newcastle 21 away, showed a very tenacious fighting spirit.

In the FA Cup final, Liverpool met West Ham United, which undoubtedly made many people very optimistic about Liverpool, but only if they had to survive this most difficult period first.

Almost the whole world began to focus on Anfield Stadium three days later, whether Yang Cheng led Liverpool to stage another miraculous comeback, knocking out AC Milan to reach the final, or Caesar's live performance to swallow football?

In fact, UEFA also focused on this match, on the contrary, Barcelona vs. Arsenal did not receive so much attention, and almost all fans and media around the world focused on Liverpool.

In recent days, Charlize = Theron can feel the pressure of Yang Cheng.

I lie in bed and toss and turn every night, often lying in the middle of the night and getting up, going back to the computer room, flipping through some materials, or watching some game videos, and then getting up early the next morning and going to the training base in advance. She could see that Yang Cheng had been under a lot of pressure recently, and even his favorite Cha Jian Si... I didn't get to it for long every day.

He's lost a lot of weight lately!

But Charlize = Theron also knows that it is impossible to make him give up his favorite job, at least not now, he will not give up until he reaches his goal, so as a woman, she can only choose to support her beloved man to continue his business, she will not do much, and she does not know how to help him, so she will prepare enough materials every night to make him a pot of soup... Put it in a thermos and let him take it.

"It's so old-fashioned, it's a bit sensible!" Every time he said it with a hippie smile, but he took it anyway.

"Theron knows that this is a man who carries everything on his shoulders, so he doesn't want to be with him to face those things... Therefore, she also pretended not to know anything, cooked for her, took the child, and waited for him to come back.

For this, she directly threw away all her work and stayed in Liverpool to take care of him.

Every day, standing in front of the windowsill of her son's room, watching Yang Cheng drive away from the house, she will care in her heart, will he stay up late at night, will he come back very late?

It's not that I'm worried about him fooling around outside, but I'm worried that he's working too hard! Every day, Yang Cheng would put on a smiling face to say goodbye to her, but after getting in the car and leaving the house, he would frown.

The game against AC Milan is not over, and the pressure will always be there.

It's like Heathfield said, every day as soon as I open my eyes, I worry about the game, game after game, season after season, and it doesn't stop.

But Heathfield is an old man, he hasn't retired yet, Yang Cheng is young, how can he be embarrassed to say that he is tired? He was always the first to come to Melwood, always be, but today it was a bit of an exception because someone preceded him.

Edgar = Davis, he was right at the door of Yang Cheng's office.

"Is there something wrong?" Yang Cheng was a little surprised.

Davis grinned and didn't answer, but the meaning was clear.

"Let's go inside!" Yang Cheng opened the office and welcomed Davis in.

beckoned Davis to sit down, Yang Cheng also put his things away, and sat down opposite him, "What's the matter?" ”

Davis shrugged, "It's actually nothing, I'm just.................. I think I should tell you about it. ”

Yang Cheng nodded and motioned for him to continue.

"You know, I'm 33!" After Davis saw Yang Cheng nodding, he continued: "In the past year, Essien has performed well, my body has begun to have more problems again, and the eye problems are getting more and more serious, many times I want to work hard, but .................."

The Dutchman shrugged his shoulders, helpless, for he was powerless.

Yang Cheng didn't say anything, but he understood this feeling, when he is older, he will be like this more or less, so people should cherish their youth, work hard for their careers, and when they are old in the future, their goals have been achieved, and they will retire and enjoy life.

This is Yang Cheng's life plan.

"Ajax contacted me, you know, I made my debut from Ajax, so they want me to go back!"

Davies's contract with Liverpool is ending in the summer of this year, before Liverpool asked Yang Cheng's opinion, considering that Hamann also wants to go, after all, the German can't play the main position here, he wants to go to a team that can give him the main position, so Yang Cheng wants to renew Davies' contract.

But it seems that the Dutch wanted to leave.

'I'm just talking to them, but my mind is also to go, Essien and Aarau = Diarra are both doing great, Carrick and Murphy are also very good guys, with them, the midfield is fine.

Yang Cheng nodded, at least Davis could tell himself in advance before leaving, that has proved his respect for himself, it is much more affectionate than many people who don't even say hello, sign a contract with the other party directly, and leave freely after the contract expires.

Seeing him like this, it is not up to Yang Cheng to bring him from Serie A to the Premier League.

"I'm a big mouth.................. Davies laughed, which was a big problem with him, "but after coming to the Premier League, I changed a little, after all, I hit a brick in Serie A and learned to be good, so I don't usually say it, but ......"

The Dutchman tilted his head slightly, "Really, really thank you for bringing me to the Premier League and giving me a chance to prove myself again, thank you!" ”

Yang Cheng smiled and shook his head, "Thank me for what, that's what you deserve!" ”

"At least there weren't many people who were willing to give me a chance at the time, and you always trusted me so much!" Davis said very seriously.

Yang Cheng sighed deeply, he knew that Davies was indeed leaving, and with his current situation, he would not be able to play the main position if he stayed in Liverpool, not that his strength was too poor, but that his body was not enough to support him to continue to compete in the Premier League.

"I'll have a good talk with Rick!" Yang Cheng decided to respect Davis' decision.

"Thank you, Chief!" Davis said and stood up, nodding his head, before leaving.

Suddenly, Yang Cheng thought of something and immediately stopped Davis, "Edgar!" ”

Davis turned back.

"Let's have a farewell match, against AC Milan!" Yang Cheng proposed.

This is another team that has brought painful memories to Davies, who joined AC Milan from Ajax with great ambitions, only to be cleared by AC Milan for a low price after a season and a half of poor performance due to injuries and tactical adaptation.

Although he is not as resentful of AC Milan as he is towards Juventus, after listening to Yang Cheng's words, Davies couldn't help but grin his big white teeth, laughed, and nodded: "Okay! ”