Chapter 122: League Cup vs. Liverpool!

Wolves' win over Bournemouth, who had helped them, took the media by surprise. They praised the behaviour, with The Times commenting: "Wolves were expected to return the favor and help Bournemouth through the storm, but the Wolves team won unexpectedly.

Wolves' behaviour brought the game back to the essence of football and we have to give credit for that behaviour!

While praising Wolves, the Daily Mail expressed concern that it was clear that Wolves' actions had violated some unspoken rules in League One and the Championship, and they would inevitably face fierce resistance from other League One sides in the future. The consequences of standing alone can be severe.

What was unexpected was the Guardian's lavish praise of Wolves, describing them as "the guardians of football".

"Wolves' behaviour has cleared the way of the 'human feelings' that run rampant in League One and the Championship, and other League One and Championship teams should follow their example and restore the football game to its proper order!"

"Wolves are the defenders of football order!"

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Obviously, the high praise from the Guardian and other media has sparked the anger of other teams in League One, damn it, you Wolves are the positive characters, we are the side characters?

In the next games of Wolves, injuries are on the rise. Wang Rui and Peter have become the key targets of the opposing team, and if the victory over Bournemouth, Morgan and Ince are the masterminds, then these two young people are the specific executors.

Peter went off injured in the second game and returned after a two-week break, only to be injured again in the game he returned.

Wang Rui, who has been modified by Thomson's old man's genetic medicine, is in a better situation, and in the game, he reduced his dribbling and breakthroughs, and he has persevered!

When his teammates kept falling down and lying on the hospital bed, he was still standing in the wind and snow like a green pine in winter, silently leading the team forward.

On 22 September, Wolves won 3-0 at home to Hartlepool to make it seven wins in a row. Breaking Sheffield United's six-game winning streak in League One in the 1987-88 season!

Not only did they continue their winning streak with League One teams, but they also continued their progress in the Carabao Cup. On 26 September, they beat Premier League side Birmingham City 4-2 away to reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup!

Public opinion was in an uproar and the Guardian shouted: Ince is delivering on his early season promise by beating not only two Championship teams, but also two Premier League teams!

The Times said: The Championship teams can't stop Wolves' winning streak, and now the Premier League teams can't stop them, so can they only rely on the Premier League giants?

Wolves are constantly pushing people's nerves, pushing their limits and moving forward with a winning streak. As the winning streak continues, the media receives the most praise and the more injuries they have. Ince's smile became less and less, and he kept moving players from the second team to supplement the first team.

Wolves are in a serious situation!

There has been speculation about when Wolves will fall and stop their winning streak, however, Wolves' winning streak in League One has shocked the world. With his excellent performance, Wang Rui's name frequently appears in the media.

He has become a rising star in League One and in English football!

"England's future midfield core!" The title was constantly mentioned by the media, and he slowly sat down with his excellent performance.

On October 27, in the thirteenth round of League One, Wolves, who have won 12 consecutive victories in League One, challenged Doncaster away.

Before the game, most of the media thought that Wolves' winning streak would come to an abrupt end, as they were not only full of injuries, but also played in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup in four days' time, and their opponents were Premier League giants - Liverpool!

However, the Wolves, who played with half of the main lineup, led the team to defeat the opponent with a score of 2 to 1 with Wang Rui's pass and shot, and won thirteen consecutive victories!

The Guardian shouts: Who can stop Wolves' winning streak? Liverpool? Can Premier League giants Liverpool stop Wolves, who have won 16 consecutive games in all competitions this season?

The local media were worried, believing Wolves should not be chasing back-to-back wins: "With a win over Bournemouth, Wolves have become public enemies of League One, as you can tell from their injury list. Wolves are already eight points clear of second-placed in League One and in that case, Ince should be thinking about losing a game. ”

'The reason why Wolves should lose is because they lose to take the anger out of the rest of the League One and reduce injuries to their players. Wolves can meet a more severe test with a more complete lineup. ”

The tough test referred to by the local media was mainly referring to the cup competition, and Wolves will have to stay fit if they are to make a difference in the cup.

On 31 October, the test for Wolves is on full swing as they travel to Liverpool. Liverpool is known throughout Europe as England has won the most Champions League titles and the most top-flight titles of any English team.

They have won the Champions League five times, the highest level of European clubs, and are the third-most Champions League winners behind Real Madrid, who have won the Champions League ninely, and AC Milan, who have won the Champions League seven.

Eighteen English top-flight titles, two more than their arch-rivals Manchester United. They are well-deserved giants of England!

Liverpool, who have won the English League Cup seven times, have a mediocre record in the Premier League this season, temporarily sitting fourth. On the same night that Wolves beat Doncastel Howe to make it 13 wins in League One, they drew 1-1 with favourites Arsenal at Anfield.

At the end of the match, Benitez was bombarded by local media at his post-match press conference. A reporter even asked: "Are you trying to keep the team up so they have the energy to face Wolves in four days?" ”

Rafael Benitez is a good-natured manager and he said calmly: "Wolves? No, I didn't think about that game at all before the game against Arsenal. ”

'The main responsibility for tonight was on me, the players did their best. Didn't you see that a lot of the players were exhausted after they finished the game? ”

A reporter asked: "Although the league is still very long, anything can happen, but judging from the current form, it is still very difficult for Liverpool to win the Premier League." What do you think of the Cup? ”

Although Benitez did not win the Premier League title after arriving at Liverpool, his results in the cup are still remarkable. He came to Liverpool in 04 and led Liverpool to the Champions League final in his first season.

And in the extremely unfavorable situation of 0-3 in the first half, he led the team to stage a super reversal, scored three goals in the second half, and miraculously equalized. In the end, they defeated AC Milan on penalties and won the fifth Champions League trophy in the club's history!

That match became a classic example of the Champions League final and was talked about by the world.

Last year, he led the team to another FA Cup final, performing a miracle in the 04-05 Champions League final. They came from behind to catch up and draw 3-3 with West Ham United and win on penalties!

Won the seventh FA Cup in the club's history!

In this season's Champions League, Liverpool are in Group A, and they have achieved a poor result of one draw and two defeats. The points are at the bottom, and the qualifying situation is precarious. In particular, two days ago, they lost to Besiktas, the weakest opponent in the group, and were bombarded by the English media.

Coupled with the failure to win at home to Premier League rivals Arsenal today, Liverpool fans' patience has reached its extreme.

Benitez is now roasting over the fire.

In the face of reporters' questions, he thought for a while and said: "We are still confident in qualifying for the Champions League, and as for the two domestic cup competitions, we will not give up." We've played a lot of games lately, the players are tired, the Champions League, the Premier League, and the Carabao Cup soon. This is also the main reason for the team's recent slump. ”

'For the Carabao Cup four days from now, we are aiming for it because the fans and the team need a win to boost morale.

"Four days, we have plenty of time to recover."

The next day, the Guardian commented: It has been a very sad time for Benitez in recent times, with the Champions League defeat to Besiktas finishing bottom of the group, and the Premier League being held to a draw last night, and the patience of the fans is running out. At the end of last night's game, unhappy Liverpool fans chanted 'Benitez down!' ’。

Now Benitez desperately needs a win to save his precarious position. At this moment, the Wolves team, which has won 16 consecutive victories in all competitions, is undoubtedly his lifeline. In the past, playing against a League One team would not have been able to motivate Liverpool's players.

But now it's different, they need a win to regain the confidence they and the fans are about to lose.

Are you ready, Wolves?

Ince, are you ready to continue your success?

Wang, it's time to show off the best players in your Manchester United Academy. Maybe a win against Liverpool and Manchester United will have a place for you next season!

The tone of the Guardian was sarcastic and mocking Wolves, and even mocking Wang Rui's relationship with Manchester United.

It is clear that Wolves challenge Liverpool and no one is optimistic about them. The media was almost one-sided in their belief that Liverpool would emerge victorious in this game.

The Daily Mail, which has always had a good impression of Wolves, also believes that Wolves cannot be Liverpool's opponents, and this is not a level of competition. Coupled with Liverpool's desperate desire for a win to boost morale, Benitez will inevitably take Wolves in order to retain his position.

They praised Wolves as "proud enough to get to where they are. Against Liverpool, victory or defeat is not crucial, and gaining experience against big teams in this game should be the main task of all the players and coaches in this team. ”

This statement is pertinent.

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At 8 a.m. on October 31, Wolves boarded a train to the city of Liverpool in the northwest of England. They were accompanied by more than 400 die-hard fans and local media reporters.

The more than 400 fans are far less than the more than 3,000 fans who rushed to the road last season, which also shows that fans do not have any confidence in Wolves' victory over Liverpool.

Ince was on the road with his team to study Liverpool, and after a two-week break, Peter finally got rid of his injury and caught up with the big game. He was both excited and nervous to sit with Wang Rui.

"Wang, do you think we can win Liverpool?"

Peter asked.

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