"Okay, you did a good job in the second half. Although we were behind, we definitely had a chance. The goal is not a big deal. The game is for eleven people. Believe in your teammates, and God will not always be on their side.
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The second half continues the same style of play as the first half, but on defense, I need you to be closer and pay attention to each other's positions, especially Xiao. Once he gets the ball, you must not give him a chance to start easily. I need you
Turn off his engine, Sissoko can stay back appropriately and make up for Alonso's position.
In terms of offense, Cisse, your position can be more forward. Behind Xiao and in front of Ashley, this is where you can take advantage. The rest will follow the arrangement before the game. You are the best.
You are Liverpool, the best team in England, you know that!"
"Know!!!"
"Very well, keep your desire for victory!"
"Dally, how are Stephen's feet?"
In the Liverpool locker room at this time, Benitez finished arranging his tactics and quickly came to the team doctor. Although he had boosted the morale that had been suppressed by Xiao Ge, at this time Liverpool needed not only momentum, but also a flag.
, there is no doubt that this flag is Gerrard. If Gerrard had not been injured at the end of the first half, Xiao Ge would not have scored the second goal.
"It's not a big problem, it's just that the swelling hasn't subsided yet. I can't judge the specific situation at once. If Stephen feels unwell, I think it's better to let Stephen go first to be on the safe side."
Dave gave cautious advice. After all, naked eyes and experience cannot replace X-rays.
"Damn it. That butcher, Stephen, how do you feel?" Benitez felt as if his chest was being pressed by a big stone. It was really difficult to make a choice. He could only listen to Gerrard's own feelings and thoughts first.
This is not a league, nor is it a two-round format. This is a game that goes home after that, and it is the final. No one is willing to give up. But Benitez cannot afford to gamble. If Gerard loses because of this game
Germany's injuries have worsened, affecting the World Cup. The entire UK, from the Football Association to the fans, will not let go of their crusade.
"It's okay. I'm much better now than when I was injured, and it's not that painful. Daley. Help me reduce the swelling. It's okay. I want to play in the second half." Gerrard definitely doesn't want to miss this game and is asking for the best.
powerful.
"Daly, help Stephen deal with it again. In the end, your opinion will prevail." Benitez was a little worried when he saw Gerrard playing so strongly. Under such circumstances, it is difficult for players to do anything to their bodies.
Make a correct judgment. Benitez still feels that it is safer to trust the team doctor.
"head..."
"Okay, Stephen. Let's take a good rest first."
Benitez did not relent because of Gerrard's plea. He comforted him and left. He could only pray that the team doctor would bring him good news later.
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"The second half is about to begin. In the first half hour of the first half, Arsenal's performance was pretty normal, but in the last ten minutes, after Xiao scored that unstoppable goal, it felt like they were going to collapse. Arsenal
What's the situation? Has Arthur adjusted? Can Xiao's performance be improved? These are the aspects we need to pay attention to for Arsenal in the second half."
The camera pulled back to the live broadcast room, and Matthew expressed the doubts in most people's minds.
"Yes, as for Liverpool, they need to strengthen their defense. Strictly speaking, Xiao's two goals in the first half were all because Liverpool gave Xiao enough space to start. This is how Xiao's beautiful goals were achieved.
, especially the second one, Stephen's defense against Xiao has been quite successful so far, but I am just worried about Stephen, because judging from the last moment of the first half, that departure had a big impact on him."
"Well, Stephen plays a vital role in Liverpool. I hope he is fine. To a certain extent, this competition is between him and Xiao. No matter what, without Stephen, this game will lose a lot of fun.
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As for Liverpool, Adams also raised the concerns of many people. Gerrard's injury has cast a shadow on the hearts of Liverpool fans. They don't know whether the strong man can return to the field. They don't know that Xiao Ge was
He was filled with worry and hope as to whether he could persevere after the "black foot".
"Pah, pah, pah, pah, pah, pah"
"STEPHEN!!!"
"Hero, our hero!!!"
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Therefore, when Gerrard emerged from the dressing room, the stands where the Liverpool fans were present burst into warm applause. Gerrard's performance in the first half had proved that he was an indispensable player for Liverpool in this game.
"Daly, is Stephen really okay?" Looking at Gerrard's resolute back, Benitez still felt uneasy. He understood this man's character very well.
"No bones were injured. Although it will affect some movements, I think Stephen can persevere with his character."
"That's good."
After receiving an affirmative answer, Benitez breathed a sigh of relief. This multiple-choice question was finally solved.
"It seems that Stephen can still play, so there shouldn't be any big problems."
"Xiao's opponent is here. Without Stephen, this game will not be perfect. The war between the two is far from over."
"With Stephen, Liverpool can cause trouble to Arsenal like they did in the second half of the first half. And now that Liverpool is lagging behind in the score, Stephen is indispensable."
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When Gerrard stepped onto the pitch, the first suspense of the second half was lifted, but one doubt arose.
"Arsenal requested a substitution..."
"This, Arthur is starting to change people?!"
"This doesn't seem like his style!"
"Ashley?!"
"Yes, Ashley's performance in the first half restrained Xiao and made him devote too much time to defense."
"Ashley hasn't reached his best condition yet, but it's not too early. After all, Ashley's offensive contribution is not small."
"It's too hasty. After all, Ashley is the team's main choice at left back."
"Is Ashley hurt?"
"Ashley should have been taken off a long time ago. He was not able to cooperate with Xiao at all in the first half."
"It seems that Wenger also feels that Ashley is awkward on the court. After all, he has been injured for a season and has too little tacit understanding with the team."
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As the fourth official raised the substitution card, the camera quickly captured Arsenal's No. 3. Wenger removed Ashley Cole at the beginning of the second half and replaced him with Flamini, who has been the main player for most of the season.
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Although Wenger knows that Ashley Cole is much stronger than Flamini, Ashley Cole's performance in the first half has proved that he has not integrated into the team at all, whether in mind or consciousness.
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No matter how excellent the accessories are, but the type is not suitable, pressing it hard will only destroy the entire machine. Wenger still chooses the safest team configuration. Xiao can't let Ashley be wasted like this. He has to sacrifice Ashley Cole first.
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Looking at the scene of dense crowds of people in the stands, shouts and roars, this scene has not been seen for a long time. After a season of injury, Ashley Cole has too many things to prove himself and his worth.
Far more than that pitiful salary, it proves that women, nightlife, alcohol harm, etc. are all bullshit. Ashley will always be the number one left back in the Premier League. Even the number one left back in the world, this will be his path to something better.
A stepping stone to heights.
After finishing last in the last game and adapting in this half, Ashley Cole feels that he has fully recovered. The frequent one-stop performances in the first half are the best proof, even though Xiao Xiao was restricted.
I am fully capable of supporting the left wing, just like I did before. After completely defeating Liverpool, I must use the final game to adjust my condition to the best and meet all challenges this summer!
Ashley** stretched out her legs and stretched her body, looking forward to the restart of the game with excitement.
"Damn, what's going on!? Impossible!" The prompt sounded in Ashley Cole's ears, and his originally comfortable expression instantly turned into astonishment.
"Oh, it seems Ashley didn't know he was going to be replaced."
"Ashley doesn't seem too happy about it."
"This shouldn't be a problem with Ashley's physical condition."
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Ashley Cole didn't expect that he would be substituted at all. When he heard the substitution sound, he pointed at himself in disbelief. When he saw the red number on the substitution card, Ashley Cole was sure
I was given up by Wenger in the second half without explanation.
The bright red words were so dazzling that all Ashley Cole's expectations for today instantly turned into a joke. In his own impression, the boss rarely took the initiative to make substitutions at halftime, and the team was still leading the score, damn it!
Why!
Being ripped off midway through such an important final, Ashley Cole is almost certain that he will appear in the newspapers tomorrow, but it will definitely not be in a frontal position. He is also certain that he will face all kinds of shameless arrangements by the British tabloids. What?
'The main position has been lost, the form is bad, and the future of the World Cup is slim.' After being away from the public for so long, he did not expect to be faced with a mess when he appeared. Ashley Cole was unwilling to accept it no matter how much he thought about it.
What's more is frustration. Ashley Cole, who wanted to increase his historical position in Arsenal this season, never expected that he would be hit head-on. He became a supporting role without warning and had no way to prove his worth.
Ricoeur was in a complicated mood at this time, and he was not focused on the game, but drifted off the field.
With a gloomy face, Ashley Cole ignored Flamini's overtures, and also ignored Wenger and all his teammates. He sat back on the bench expressionlessly and looked around. There were too many changes. Pires, Yong.
Berry, the absolute main force in the past, can only be a substitute now, while Vieira and Bergkamp are no longer qualified to sit here. Most of the familiar faces before are gone, and more are unfamiliar and childish faces.
What remains unchanged is that there are still so few Englishmen. Ashley Cole also has his own decision.
"drop--!"
Weber also blew the whistle to start the second half.
Wenger didn't know that his adjustment would intensify the already complicated Ashley Cole problem. Now he has no time to care about it, because there is no way to compare Ashley Cole and Xiao Ge on the court. At this moment, Ji Ran doesn't want to regret it. Wenger
