In the past few days since spn Li Yu was absent, Everton first played in the Premier League on April 6. Their opponent was Derby County, which was at the bottom of the millennium. After 32 rounds of the league, they only scored 11 points. Derby County, which is now definitely relegated
There was no fighting spirit in the game. Everton easily defeated the opponent 2:0 at home. This was an expected 3 points. The media also lamented Everton's good luck. Li Yu was absent, but their opponents were
Derby County, the weakest team, holds a huge advantage of 3:1 in the second leg of the away UEFA Cup match. As long as they don't collapse in the away game, the outcome will not be surprising. They have almost booked a place in the UEFA Cup semi-finals.
The game that day was really like this. Everton had been using a defensive counterattack strategy since the beginning. After 90 minutes, the two teams ended 0:0. The scene was not good-looking, but the effect was surprisingly good. The total score was still 3:1.
Fulton successfully entered the semi-finals.
The opponent in the semi-finals is the powerful Glasgow Rangers of the Scottish Premiership. Everton fans are lamenting that even if good luck comes, they cannot stop it.
The two top teams in the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich, were eliminated by Zenit, and then Bayern Munich, who was promoted in an emergency, had to face Zenit in the semi-finals. Nothing happened without Everton, which was an extremely lucky result.
, fans are now dreaming about the final instead of the semi-final.
In addition to the UEFA Cup, what affects fans is Li Yu's return date. Seven days have passed since the two games. Why haven't you seen Li Yu return to the team to participate in training? Isn't it a 7 to 10 day recovery period? [
This is also for the sake of Li Yu. Moyes must ensure that Li Yu fully recovers from his injury according to the lower return date before returning to the team. Anyway, in the next few days, Everton will face the underdog Birmingham team in the 34th round of the league. Although
It was an away game, but the Everton team was full of fighting spirit. According to the media, this was also a 3-point victory.
The optimism before the game was beyond everyone's expectations when it came to the game. Birmingham, the relegation team, played a wonderful game at their home court, suppressing Everton throughout the game. If it weren't for the end of the game,
, Lescott took advantage of the corner kick and scored the equalizer. Everton was about to lose in the away game, so they only got 1 point in the away game. Without Li Yu, Everton's offensive ability.
It can only be regarded as average.
However, Manchester United, the top player in the standings, defeated Arsenal, who was also a contender for the championship, in a key battle. After 34 rounds, Manchester United was 4 points ahead of second-place Everton. The British media were all following the game.
Later reports pointedly pointed out that Everton's carelessness cost them the final championship. This was the result of lack of experience. In the final stage of the league, what opponents are the most terrifying? Those teams that are in the relegation circle are already in danger.
The relegation team can often become the key to the final championship.
Anyway, the British media said it all. They were the ones who said they had the three points before the game, and they were the ones who said they lacked experience after the game. The British media made their orders based entirely on the results of the game. This has always been the case with Everton.
There is nothing to say, this is the lesson and the so-called experience.
On the road to championship, Moyes is undoubtedly a novice!
However, Manchester United took over Arsenal in a key battle to further establish its lead. There are still four final rounds of the league. Manchester United's opponents are Blackburn Rovers away in Round 35, Chelsea away from home in Round 36, and West Ham at home in Round 37.
United, in the 38th round away game at Wigan Athletic, except for Chelsea, all other teams can be regarded as desirable teams. With a 4-point lead, the final championship can be basically determined!
The only variable is Manchester United's Champions League schedule. In the final knockout stage, every opponent is a strong enemy and must go all out. Attacking on two fronts will inevitably affect the performance in the league. The variable is the Champions League!
After the 34th round of the league, Li Yu finally returned to the team. In the locker room, he found that everyone's mood was not too high. The usual casual chatting did not appear. They all lowered their heads and sorted out their equipment.
He didn't even notice when he walked in. Isn't it just a draw? "What's wrong, everyone? Do you miss me too much?"
"Lee, it's great to see you! You seem a little fat!"
"Welcome to the team. Not only have you gained weight, but you've also turned white. You must not have been out of the house much, right?"
"I do, of course I do. Without you, my gambling would be less fun!"
Everyone stood up one after another and came forward to communicate cordially. Everyone was very happy about Li Yu's return. Inexplicably, they felt confident in their hearts. Two consecutive draws made everyone very depressed. Now the kid who can score goals is back.
How can everyone be unhappy, as it seems that Li Yu's return to Everton has given him the motivation and confidence to move forward.
In the following training session, all the Everton first-team players showed good condition, which made the coaching staff see it in their eyes and feel happy in their hearts, secretly sighing that Li Yu is becoming more and more important to Everton.
, but thinking about the recent transfer rumors, I can't help but feel a little worried. It would be great if he had been at Everton!
Moyes also had the same idea. He repeatedly discussed Li Yu's transfer issue with Chairman Ken Wright, but the Chairman's answer disappointed the Scotsman. Everton's salary structure cannot be destroyed, and the entire Everton cannot be destroyed for one player.
Everton currently has a good salary structure. Li Yu's salary increase can only be up to a weekly salary of 100,000, which is the upper limit. No one can exceed this upper limit of salary, and there is no such thing as "not for sale" in the Everton club.
For the players trained by their own youth training, it is only a question of price, the rest is who they sell to!
However, Moyes clearly knows that there is no need to worry about the forward problem in the future. As long as Li Yu is retained, Everton's forward problem in the next 10 years can be completely solved. But now it seems that this good wish has become a
This is an extravagant hope. With Everton's current financial strength, it cannot retain Li Yu, nor can it withstand the temptation of huge checks from other clubs.
After talking for a long time, it is all caused by the word money. Professional football is becoming more and more like a money game. With the continuous influx of foreign capital into the Premier League, Everton wants to maintain its British origin. This low level
The situation of buying high and selling high will definitely continue. Who is the boss of Everton's backstage who is not a Russian tycoon?
Looking for Li Yu's replacement has become another job for Moyes in addition to the game. He must find a good person in advance. The forward players also need to face replacement. From the current point of view, Johnson and Albeche cannot fill the role.
The vacancy left after Li Yu left, and even the two of them have to leave. From the recent games, it can be seen that Moyes no longer trusts the abilities of anyone else on the front line except Li Yu at Everton.
Saha from the Manchester United team became the first name that flashed in his mind. The most important thing is that he does not need a transfer fee. Moyes has made a habit of being careful and calculating again. After thinking for a long time, he turned out to be a free striker.
, it is really difficult for him to find a striker with more than 10 million W. He has never paid attention to it in the past!
Unexpectedly at the moment, he could only hope to use the team's scouts to see if they could find any suitable candidates. For now, he would finish the game first.[
There are two competitions ahead of Everton. Moyes has been weighing the trade-offs between the two competitions. Important trade-offs must be made at critical moments. Is it better to focus on the league or the UEFA Cup?
In the exchange with Mr. Chairman, Moyes and Chairman Ken Wright had no different opinions on this issue. They must go all out in the UEFA Cup match. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Everton, an opportunity that must be won. Maybe
They also know that without Li Yu’s lucky bonus in future UEFA Cup games, they may not have another chance. Looking at the current situation in the Premier League, Everton is not optimistic. If they go all out to compete in the UEFA Cup, the league will definitely
will be affected. Judging from Manchester United's current momentum, he has the best hope in the end.
The opponent in the 35th round is the Blues Chelsea. The Blues are currently ranked fourth in the league, 6 points behind the first place Manchester United, and still retain the hope of the league championship. And they will face Manchester United in the 36th round. If these two games are completed,
If we win, Chelsea still has hope. With the Blues' lineup, attacking on both fronts will not be a big problem.
It is a problem for Everton. Immediately after the game, it will be the semi-finals of the first leg of the UEFA Cup. Based on the UEFA Cup strategy, Moyes wants to retain his strength in the Chelsea game.
In the game that day, Li Yu, whom people wanted to see, did not appear in the starting lineup. He was placed on the bench and sat there the whole game, watching Everton win at home.
He lost to his opponent with a score of 0:1. Li Yu couldn't figure out why this happened. Why did the team adopt such a strategy? Didn't they have to strive for the final victory in every game?
This feeling of watching his team being defeated by his opponents filled Li Yu's whole body. He couldn't figure it out no matter what. The league championship in his heart was getting farther and farther away from him. He wanted to leave something for Everton.
The championship was actually given up by Everton themselves. Why didn't they fight for it? Since they had already given up, they put him on the bench and let him witness it all. Maybe he was the one who gave the home fans something after 2:0.
Consolation, the score of 1:0 Moyes recognized the score in his heart, and he did not need to play again!
It’s scary and disappointing just thinking about it!
After the game, Li Yu found Moyes and expressed his thoughts. The two had a heated argument for the first time. In Li Yu's opinion, he had no problem. He wanted to help the team win the game.
Nothing wrong.
Moyes voluntarily gave up or played with reservations, which was somewhat far from the football in his mind.
No one can convince the other. The two people stand at different angles and the conclusions they draw cannot convince each other at all.
