130. Liverpool attack 1
"This is really an exciting January!" Jock and Linton were discussing the past January with several friends outside the Etihad Stadium. Today is the day for Manchester City to play against Liverpool at home. For these young men, this is a heavyweight match, just because the opponent is Liverpool, the former overlord of English football.
As Manchester City fans, January is an exciting January. The team won all eight battles on all fronts. The League Cup entered the finals and the FA Cup entered the fifth round. The league still firmly occupies the top spot in the standings. What's even more terrifying is that Manchester City's conceded goals in these eight games was zero. When Silva was injured, Toure, Drogba and others participated in the African Cup, the media January was a test for Manchester City and it was very likely to be overtaken by Manchester United. However, Wen Sheng and Manchester City surprised everyone and they persevered.
"Wen's performance is amazing! He is such a good coach!" Linton was full of admiration for Wensheng, "He must have magic!"
"Yes, Wen is simply an incredible guy! We didn't lose even a goal in eight games! This is amazing!" companion Wilson also eagerly echoed Linton.
"Don't forget that Dingding and the others are also great!" cried Jock.
Everyone laughed, "Haha, of course, everyone is great!"
"Hey! Guys! Have you been to see an open training class recently?!" Linton asked his friends proudly.
"Good boy! You actually went?!" his companion Clark opened his eyes wide.
"Of course! I went to see that Brazilian boy!"
"Douglas Costa?!"
"Yes, that kid! That kid is awesome! The dribbling skills are so good!" Linton couldn't help but praise him.
"Really?" asked Jock, "he looks too thin!"
"Tsk, what's wrong with him being thin?! He will definitely be able to play all the stupid Liverpool guys today!" Linton believed it without a doubt.
"Brave nonsense! Is there any more to say whether he can play today?! How many days have you been to the team?!" Clark was skeptical about whether Costa could play.
"Wen will be on the stage at the press conference?!"
"Fart, when did Wen say it?! He just said, "I might be on the court!" Clark argued.
Linton scratched his head and sorted out his hairstyle, "Is that so?! Did I hear it wrong!"
Then he seemed to remember something again, "Impossible! He will definitely be on the court. I saw him wearing a main vest like Ding Ding and the others in the training class!"
A group of friends were discussing the team and the happy fans around him heading to the security checkpoint, and the game was about to begin.
Manchester City fans are at least very happy now. The team bought a lot of money in the winter window, invested nearly 40 million pounds in the transfer market, and introduced three players. The team's performance was particularly good. The fans were full of confidence in the second half.
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The Premier League winter window ended two days ago. The whole winter window was not very lively. The only protagonist is Manchester City. The top team made a big investment in the winter window and introduced three important players. Sky Sports scored Manchester City with eight points in the transfer. It believes that Manchester City has strengthened it in a targeted manner. The full-back's loopholes were filled and the wingers were found. It is worth looking forward to in the second half.
Manchester City's deduction is that some people who should leave did not leave. The media believes that Richards should be sent out of the team after quarrel with Wensheng, but Manchester City refused to release the person. The rumors say that Wensheng is extremely disappointed with Richards, and letting him stay in the team is a punishment.
However, his agent Barnett told the media: "Mika and Wen have some misunderstandings, but they have already settled down! Mika has no idea of leaving Manchester City now, and Wen has also said that he needs Richards!"
His words were just for Richards and himself to find face. Anyone who knows the inside story knows that Barnett was trampled by Wen Sheng, and he still has no choice but to have an attack.
Other Premier League teams have not invested much. The Rangers who just lost to Manchester City in the league are second in the winter window investment list. They spent more than 20 million pounds to introduce Samba and Remy one after another. However, judging from the game losing to Manchester City, these two have not brought much help to the team.
Just after the winter window, Wen Sheng just won the third best coach of the month for the season, which welcomed Liverpool.
Others may not take Rodgers' Liverpool seriously at all, but only Wensheng knows that Rodgers' Liverpool will become Manchester City's number one enemy next season, and it is quite embarrassing to say that. In the history of Manchester City's confrontation with Liverpool, Manchester City at home is almost a gift for Liverpool. Apart from the last two home games, Manchester City has not won even one victory in 15 games. From a psychological perspective, Liverpool is really not afraid of Manchester City.
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Jock and Linton found their positions, and did not sit down, and stood on the court and watched Manchester City players warm up on the court.
"See, that guy is Costa!" Linton pointed to a small black player wearing a hat on the court.
Jock couldn't stand his friend's sarcastic spirit and cursed angrily: "I don't know! I need you to point me?"
"Look, look, look how great he is!" Linton didn't care. He liked Costa's juggling ball skills. "You will know how great he is when he comes on the court later!"
After a while, the warm-up ended and the players returned to the locker room. After a while, the game time was approaching. The players appeared. Linton suddenly realized that his guess was true. Costa indeed appeared in the starting lineup.
"Joe!..." read on the radio
"Hart!!!" the fans on the scene shouted.
One by one, the Etihad Stadium broadcast the live broadcast of Manchester City's starting lineup.
The goalkeeper position is led by Joe Hart, Sabaleta returns to the starting lineup on the defense line, the central defender is still partnered by Van Dijk and Kompani, the left back is led by Kolarov, and the midfield position is started by Bari and Dembéle, De Bruyne and Costa are separated, and Aguero and Dzeko are two forwards.
Nasri and Milner both got the opportunity to rest. Douglas Costa had not even been in the team for a week, but Wensheng still used this game. For this player, Wensheng's requirement for this game was to let him slap and want to beat Rogers unexpectedly.
Liverpool's side is 4231, with goalkeepers Renner, Johnson, Carragher, Ager and Enrique forming their defense line, and the midfield midfielder position consisting of Lucas and Henderson, Gerald as the front midfielder, Downing and Sturridge being separated, and Suarez as the single arrow.
Chapter completed!