Football: The strongest post-zero generation

On December 8, 2018, at noon local time in Bournemouth, a focus battle of the 16th round of the Premier League was about to begin at the Bournemouth Sands Stadium.

Before the start of the game, Sky TV commentator Martin Taylor said in the live broadcast room: "The Liverpool team, which has won fifteen consecutive rounds, came to Bournemouth. Their goal today is definitely to aim at the team's sixteenth consecutive victory. !”

"Liverpool doubled their opponents last season and kept clean sheets in both games, so in this game, Liverpool has a certain psychological advantage."

Andy Gray echoed his partner's statement, "Although Bournemouth defeated Huddersfield 2:1 in the last game and showed their strong home strength, Huddersfield is not Liverpool, not to mention that Liverpool still has talent. plum!"

BBC commentator Lineker even made an unabashed prediction: "In this game, Liverpool will definitely defeat their opponents by a big score. The genius Lee will continue to perform a hat trick in this game and defeat Bournemouth." Confidence from all!”

Klopp, who got the latest news from his assistant, looked a little unhappy. He believed that Bournemouth's head coach and players must also know the news.

Needless to say, no one is optimistic about Bournemouth now. Even at their home court, no one thinks that a team like Bournemouth can steal points from Liverpool.

But Klopp knows that the more the media and commentators say this, the more it will arouse an atmosphere of common hatred and hatred among Bournemouth. This will create a lot of trouble for Liverpool during the game, and this will definitely Not what Klopp wants to see.

In this game, Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson continued to start. Klopp made personnel changes in the defense. Matip and Van Dijk partnered as central defenders, while Robertson and captain Milner were divided on both sides.

This game is Milner's 500th Premier League game. Out of trust in Milner, Klopp moved his position back in this game, hoping to allow the meritorious captain to sit in the defense and block the opponent. attack.

In the midfield position, Keita was slightly injured and could not get out of the firing line, so he continued to start. He formed a central axis with Fabinho and Wijnaldum. Shaqiri and Li Qing were on both sides of the frontcourt, and Firmino served as a single arrow. .

It can be seen from this lineup that Klopp is still very cautious in his formation. Everyone on the field is currently the strongest candidate for him in the Liverpool team.

The game started quickly. Both sides were very cautious after kick-off. Bournemouth's players were obviously a little nervous in the face of Liverpool's pressing, and the same was true for Liverpool.

In the third minute of the game, Milner stepped in from the right and made a cross. Firmino outflanked him in the middle, but he was impatient and fouled.

Then Bournemouth player Ake made a low-level mistake like handball in front of his own penalty area. The referee immediately issued a yellow card and awarded Liverpool a well-positioned free kick. However, this time the free kick was awarded to Liverpool. The team failed to seize the opportunity.

After a period of adaptation, Bournemouth's players began to adapt to the rhythm on the court and began to try to use long shots to threaten Liverpool's goal.

In the 22nd minute, Bournemouth player King shot a low shot from the right side of the Liverpool penalty area and the ball flew out of the left post.

In the 24th minute of the game, Brooks cut in from the left and sent a through ball. Stanislas followed up with a volley, which was saved by Alisson. Then Bournemouth took a tactical corner kick, and Surman in the outside center shot from a long distance. , but the ball was hit high.

Letting his opponent pose a threat to his own goal on the court and allowing Alisson to make a save, Klopp looked very dissatisfied off the court and began to wave at the players on the court and shouted at Milner several times.

Milner frowned on the court. He was a little uncomfortable in the right back position today. Just now, Brooks was staring at him and cutting inside, posing a threat to his own goal.

"Hey, don't worry, the coach is too nervous. We will score next, it's up to me!" Li Qing ran over and patted Milner on the shoulder. Milner waved to Li Qing to express that he didn't care.

Despite this, Li Qing could still see that many players in Liverpool's lineup today played a little awkwardly.

Not only because the opponent adapted quickly and had home court advantage, with many fans cheering for them, but also because Liverpool's players seemed a little nervous.

It seems that like captain Henderson, every Liverpool player is still very concerned about today's victory.

But if you care about winning, you shouldn't behave like this!

Li Qing slowly ran towards the frontcourt and made a decision in his mind.

Then let me show you how to express yourself if you care about winning!

Next, Liverpool began to organize the attack. After Wijnaldum received the pass from the defender, he passed a long pass directly to the frontcourt. Firmino used his body to grab the ball, then turned around and started dribbling the ball laterally. .

"Don't let him kick!" Bournemouth's defenders became nervous instantly. Among the Liverpool trident, in addition to Salah and Mane, Firmino is definitely a very threatening presence. His long-range shots are among the best in the Premier League. It is also famous for its accuracy.

Therefore, Ake, who had just received a yellow card, rushed towards Firmino without any hesitation, using his body to continuously collide with the opponent, and his feet were constantly testing, trying to steal the ball from Firmino's feet.

"Damn it!" Firmino cursed in his heart, and stretched out his right hand, trying to carry Ake aside, but failed. The opponent's strong body made it impossible for Firmino to make the next move smoothly. an action.

"No matter what, just do it!" Firmino gritted his teeth and used his shoulders to carry Ake again. Finally, he found a gap. Firmino immediately fell to the left, with his body weight on his opponent. Then he turned around and swung his foot, taking a long shot.

"wowoowowoooooooo——"

In the stadium stands, the Bournemouth fans screamed, and the ball drew a white line and flew towards the goal quickly.

Bournemouth goalkeeper Begovic immediately flew to the rescue. His fingertips touched the ball, but the ball was too fast, but in the end the ball just hit the crossbar and bounced back into the penalty area.

The Bournemouth players rushed to grab the ball, but at this time, a white figure passed in front of everyone's eyes, and followed the football with a white light, like a dragon emerging from the water, rushing towards the Bournemouth goal.

It was Li Qing. He grabbed the ball before everyone else and immediately made a follow-up shot.

Begovic rolled and crawled to make another save, but Li Qing's shot was shot in the penalty area. The distance was too close and the ball speed was too fast for him to react.