Chapter 207: Gerald
Perhaps he was irritated by Ray's goal, or perhaps he was annoyed by his indifferent attitude of not even wanting to celebrate after his goal, but after Ray scored Chelsea's second goal of the game, the strong hostility and resentment towards him at Anfield Stadium returned. On this pitch, he once again enjoyed the treatment of being greeted with shocking boos as soon as he got the ball. This was a surprise for Lao Lei, who was about to lose his interest in this game, but fortunately, the current appearance of these Liverpool fans has at least guaranteed him a basic interest and can allow him to focus on playing a game.
In this way, perhaps for Liverpool, it is a little too despised and underestimated. In fact, their own strength is not weak enough to give up the game after falling behind by two goals, even if the opponent is Chelsea with the old thunder. But I don't know if the psychological shadow left by Lao Lei and Chelsea is too big, anyway, after Lao Lei took a 2-goal lead this time, he didn't feel Liverpool's usual desperate temperament and energy of not admitting defeat, just like a tiger without the temperament of a king.
Temperament is a very mysterious thing, difficult to define in specific and lengthy scientific terms, but it can be felt and seen by everyone. As was the case at this point, the Liverpool players were still working the pitch, but the difference was evident to onlookers. Because of this, even if Liverpool has not actually collapsed on the field, in the hearts of every discerning person@, the winner of this game is already the visiting Chelsea.
Getting back to the point, under the organisation of Lao Lei, Chelsea have been playing very calmly after taking a two-goal lead. Although it did not play the offensive that made the Liverpool defence unbearable. But it was firmly in control of the situation and did not give Liverpool any chance. And. The feeling to the outside world is not that Chelsea is afraid of Liverpool's counterattack, but that they have no intention of driving Liverpool out for the time being. It's not that it can't be done. Rather, it was not done for the time being, and many people have come to this conclusion from the strong style of Chelsea on the field.
For Liverpool, and for many English footballers and fans, this is a somewhat sad conclusion. As England's century-old giant, Liverpool represents a lot in the history of English football. When it comes to the thought that such a club, such a team, will fall into the current embarrassing and undignified situation at home, there are naturally many sad and sad Englishmen. Among them, Liverpool legend Ali Hansen, who was serving as the commentator of the game at this time, has even completely shut up. Tie blushed and said nothing. The right hand, which is shaking because it is clenched too tightly, is showing the passion of the master because of unwillingness and turbulence.
At this time, a club like Liverpool needs a hero, a hero who can carry their banner and carry on their traditions. If not, then Liverpool will enter a long period of slump, and it is unknown when they will be able to rise again. In that case, today's game is for Liverpool. It's a complete tragedy. But fortunately, perhaps the club was not exhausted, and the hero they needed really appeared at this time, and that was their young captain Steven Gerrard.
This Red Army captain who has been a hardcore KOP since he was a child. At this moment, I finally couldn't stand the depressed and dull expression of my teammates. In front of Lao Lei, he once again showed a tragic personal heroism. In the midst of the dreary Liverpool team, he suddenly launched a desperate run, scramble and attack. It became the only red color of blood that burned like a flame.
In the 58th minute of the second half, when Lao Lei once again wanted to knock the ball with his back to shake his press. He couldn't adjust his center of gravity and directly knocked Lao Lei to the ground. The foul earned him an unquestionable yellow card, but he showed no complaints or reactions. When he got up, he just started shouting at his teammates. Shaking his arms upwards in front of the fans, the captain's armband on his right arm was particularly conspicuous at the moment.
From getting Liverpool to come to their senses again, Gerrard did it in just 10 minutes with his brave watch. Such a table can be called an undoubted leader, but in the eyes of Lao Lei at this time, he did not attach much importance to it. It's not that no one is in sight, it's not that Yelang is arrogant, he still retains his original respect and appreciation for Gerald. But to be honest, in any case, Ray doesn't believe this Liverpool team will suddenly have the strength to compete with Chelsea after that.
This cannot be said that Old Ray looks down on Liverpool, because this is the case. Appreciate Gerrard and admire Gerrard, but the Liverpool team has been temporarily put out of the list of opponents to be wary of by Lao Lei.
In the following game, Liverpool, under the leadership of Steven Gerrard, although the table recovered, still could not pose a substantial threat to Chelsea. For the current Chelsea team with the old thunder, Liverpool's unyielding and decisive counter-attack is no longer a threat to them, at least for this Liverpool team. When the difference in strength is big enough, unless the stronger side makes a mistake, otherwise, no matter how hard the weak side struggles, it is just a dying struggle, not to mention the most unfavorable situation of Liverpool, which is already two goals behind.
In the 65th and 76th minutes, Lao Lei's two precise long balls from the back helped Chelsea play two lightning-fast textbook counterattacks, helping Chelsea extend the score to 4-0. It was a game-killing scoreline and a humiliating scoreline. When Liverpool tried to counter-attack and pressed on the big pressure, Chelsea, who had properly retreated, completely killed the suspense of the game under the organization of Lao Lei.
Under such circumstances, Lao Lei was finally replaced by Mourinho in the 80th minute for the purpose of protecting the safety of the players. When he left the game, Lao Lei deliberately glanced at Gerrard, who was not far from him. It could be seen that his whole body was already soaked with sweat as if he had gone into the water, and his chest was constantly pounding violently like his heart. From his look, Lao Lei saw endless exhaustion.
But in the same way, there is endless indomitability. "What a player!" After sighing in my heart. Lao Lei began to slowly walk to the sidelines, ready to complete his final performance in this game as a winner. But there are people who don't want him to end so decently and leisurely. This man is not the Liverpool fan who was insulting him from the stands at this time, booing and even throwing debris. It was Gerald, who was still behind him just now.
"Hurry up!" With an angry shout, Lao Lei's figure was also pushed by a huge force behind him. When he was 4 goals behind and the time had reached 80 minutes, he still wanted to continue to play with all his strength, and Gerrard, who didn't want to end the game like this, gave Lao Lei a hard blow. This time, the referee's whistle sounded nervously and urgently, and the players from both sides gathered in one place again, and the smell of gunpowder once again permeated the field.
This situation made the reporters in the media table excited, and they looked forward to what the violated Lao Lei could do again. It's a good thing to have an all-out martial arts trip. At this moment their thoughts are unified. But it's a pity that Lao Lei's next move completely disappointed them. Originally, in their eyes, Lao Lei, who should not have a single sand in his eyes, and who couldn't afford to lose anything, just glanced back at Gerard, who was staring at him, at this moment, turned his head and continued to walk to the sidelines, without making any other reaction.
In fact, this scene is not only strange for them, but also for the commentators and fans, and even Mourinho, who has always known him best, is shocked. You must know that just now, the Portuguese are ready to rush into the field as long as Lao Lei makes a move, and personally pull Lao Lei down. The team is just getting back on track and getting back to the best of its best. He didn't want the heart and brain of the team to be unavailable again because of something needless.
Just when everyone was puzzled by Lao Lei's behavior and attitude, Mourinho couldn't wait to ask Lao Lei this question. Regarding this question, Lao Lei, who was about to go to rest on the bench, was a little shocked at first. But after seeing the confusion in Mourinho's eyes, he came back to his senses. "I'm going to be killed. And he's a good player, so there's no need to be like that. After a faint smile, Lao Lei gave his own answer.
After all that's said. It didn't matter how Mourinho reacted, he took the coat from the assistant coach's hand. He walked straight to the bench. Behind him, Mourinho looked relieved and smiled that his child had grown up. It's not a sudden change in your style of play. It's not that his personality has suddenly become gentle, it's just that when the game is already decided, there is no need to calculate a good player worthy of admiration, this is the meaning of Lao Lei's answer, and it is also his true thoughts. For him, it's a sense of compassion, a heart of compassion that has nothing to do with the overall situation of the game.
After Lao Lei left the game, for most people who watched this game, this game has lost the value and necessity of watching. If you consider it from the current shape on the field, this idea is not excessive, and even very reasonable. But after Lao Lei was gone, Liverpool, who had almost surrendered in the eyes of everyone, suddenly burst out with huge power under the leadership of Gerrard.
The impact with all his might, with the strength to break through the south wall, this is the feeling that Liverpool's table xiàn gave people after Lao Lei was gone. Liverpool's sudden resurgence of spirit was so sudden for most people that it was too sudden to even think about why it happened. But for Liverpool fans, there is no such problem. They may be dissatisfied, criticized, complained, and even looked down on this Liverpool team.
But they're never going to give up on this team, a club that they won't give up on as long as they're willing to give everything they have, even in the humiliating situation they are in.
So, such a scene appeared. With less than ten minutes remaining and home Liverpool trailing by four goals, the majestic song of "You'll Never Go Alone" once again floated over Anfield and the red wave surged through the stands again.
This scene is shocking, and it is a shock that belongs to KOP alone.
Even Lao Lei, who regards Liverpool as his mortal enemy, can't deny the shock in his heart about this scene. Faced with this scene, his interest in playing against Liverpool, which had been extinguished, rose again. This situation may seem to contradict the relationship between Lao Lei and Liverpool, but it is not, because if Real Madrid is not great, then Barcelona will not regard it as a mortal enemy.
In a certain sense, the prerequisite for becoming a mortal enemy is that one party must first recognize the opponent. At this time, Lao Lei had his own recognition of Liverpool and Anfield, and his recognition of the sworn enemy.
Therefore, it is only natural that such a scene will appear next.
When Steven Gerrard scored a goal in the 87th minute, when the whole of Anfield was in a frenzy again, the old Ray, who had been sitting on the bench, suddenly stood up.
He came to Gerrard, who was staring at him angrily in front of the bench, and then aimed his right hand, which was in the shape of a pistol, at his chest.
Then, with a smug and disdainful smile, "pop", "pop", "pop", "pop", "pop", four shots were fired.
In an instant, the dazzling sparks and the rich smell of gunpowder belonging to the mortal enemy appeared between the two again.
In this regard, Lao Lei accepted it with joy. (To be continued......) R1292