There is a dream called football

Rotate.

Benitez decided to rotate at home because Chelsea will be played next on New Year's Day and the schedule is too abnormal.

For this he called Gerald.

"Stephen, you know this is my first time coming to the Premier League. I have heard about the cruelty of the Premier League, but after experiencing it, I realized that I still thought less."

"I decided to rotate at home, but that will probably result in a loss. Do you think the fans will accept it?"

Gerrard nodded, "I think even if the fans don't understand it in the short term, they will accept it in the long term."

"All right."

So in the Christmas game at Anfield, fans saw a Liverpool team composed of substitutes.

Li Qiao.

Gerald.

Baros.

Alonso.

None of these main players played, and the fans saw many young faces, many of whom had just come up from the second team.

The commentator laughed: "Could this be Benitez's Christmas gift to the fans? A young version of Liverpool?"

"Ha ha."

The fans were a little unhappy, at least it shouldn't be like this at home. It's the Chinese New Year and we can't make people feel bad.

But at this time, the Saints themselves were also in trouble, many things had not been resolved, and their strength was very average. They were not at all the Southampton that was the amazing team they later became.

After the game started, Liverpool played very proactively on the court. These young people may be trying to get the appreciation of the head coach. They worked very hard after playing and fought for every ball.

In this way, although the scene was chaotic, Liverpool did not fall behind, and Benitez was happy.

Li Qiao thought about this time last year, when he was appreciated by Mourinho for his hard work and joined the first team.

There are very few opportunities for young people, and as long as they are given, they should be cherished. This is what the players on the field think.

The fans were very excited to see it.

"These little guys have no stage fright at all."

"Of course, they are children of Anfield."

"Hahaha."

However, Southampton is an adult team after all. They are more experienced and can seize opportunities to counterattack very sharply.

Soon Southampton got behind Liverpool and hit a counterattack.

The goal didn't go in, but it was enough to make the Anfield fans break out in a cold sweat. Benitez also licked his lips. This goal was caused by a midfield ball loss.

"Still young."

In fact, just one kick would suffice, but I overthought, took a few extra steps, and lost the ball in a very dangerous area.

This is a matter of experience. If Gerrard or Alonso is dribbling the ball, they will know that they cannot lose the ball in this area, otherwise it will be very troublesome.

However, young team Liverpool still withstood the first half, and Benitez himself found the 0-0 score incredible.

In the locker room, Benitez smiled and said: "I know what you are thinking? Big Brother will save you, right?"

"But I'm telling you, I thought of it, so I put them all on the bench."

The main players did not sign up for this game, which means that no matter how miserable Liverpool's situation is, they can only rely on these young people. This also means a last-ditch fight.

"Boys? The European war will start again in February. I not only rely on you for this game, but I may also have to let you play in the league for the following games."

"Being famous is just around the corner."

*****

In the second half, these main players drank hot coffee and felt very comfortable watching the younger players compete.

"I really want to have more time to rest." Baros smiled.

"Haha, then you can just go to the reserve team."

"I don't want to."

"Ha ha."

There was talk and laughter in the stands, but things changed on the pitch. Southampton launched a quick counterattack, and a Liverpool player handed the ball in the penalty area.

It was a small movement, but it was caught by the referee, who decisively pointed to the spot.

Anfield was angry. The fans thought it was an unintentional handball. Of course, it was unclear after the game whether it was intentional or not. I only knew that the action was very small.

But since the referee awarded it, it was a penalty kick. There is no doubt about it.

Southampton's kicker stood in front of the goal. He swung the ball and ignored Dudek's provocation.

And Dudek danced his best noodle dance in front of the goal. His exaggerated body movements are a huge interference for any player.

Li Qiao in the stands smiled. He had seen this action on TV in his previous life, and it was considered Dudek's greatest feature.

The commentator was also amused, "What kind of dance is this? Could it be a Polish dance?"

The Southampton shooter paused before taking the shot. He thought he was trying to trick Dudek into choosing a direction to save first, but what he didn't expect was that Dudek didn't move. As a result, the kicker himself panicked first.

He pushed the right side of the goal, and this weak shot was held down by Dudek. The audience burst into thunderous applause. This was as exciting as scoring a goal.

The commentator also had to say: "The Poles saved the team."

Dudek raised his arms and shouted.

"Wow, this guy is really good at saving penalties."

Baros found that when training for penalty kicks, Dudek seemed to be able to guess the outcome and he could always pounce in the right direction.

Benitez looked at the time and saw that there was not much left. Of course, 0-0 was acceptable, but these young people actually played well. Is there any surprise?

What about scoring a goal at the last minute?

perhaps!

In fact, the players are also waiting for the coach's instructions. If the coach's request is to continue attacking, then everyone will attack.

If the coach wants 0-0, everyone should defend. This is a very important thing, because football is a whole, and the direction must be controlled by the head coach in many cases.

After Benitez thought about it, he still couldn't restrain the ambition of the big-name coach, and he asked the team to continue attacking.

"Liverpool was still attacking hard at the last moment." The commentator was also a little surprised.

High forward Neil is the absolute fulcrum of Liverpool's offense at this time. Benitez has used this method many times and it has been tried and tested in the league.

The ball was passed into the penalty area again and again, and Neil also played everything a high center forward should do. Finally, in the 88th minute of the game, Liverpool's offense came to fruition, and Neil smashed the ball into the goal.

1 to 0.

The young people of Liverpool were celebrating like crazy, as if they had won everything at this moment.

"Haha, even if I win the league championship, I won't be so excited."

Benitez also rushed to hug these children.

"Well done, kids."

You'll Never Walk Alone rings out again at Anfield.

Li Qiao, Gerard and others also sang along.

"You never walk alone."

"You never walk alone."

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