Messi was so scared that he cried when he maxed out his header talent at the start of the game

Chapter 185

Play? Luka Modric did want to play, but he answered calmly and rationally.

"Su, of course I want to play. But this game is very important, Liverpool is also very strong, and the team has not yet gained enough lead. I also need time to adapt after I play. If I were the boss, I would definitely not send me up now."

"You are worthy of it."

Su Fei looked at Modric unexpectedly. No wonder he could grow into a Golden Ball midfielder in the future. Just this calmness and maturity far beyond his age.

It is not something that ordinary people can compare with.

Fortunately, I asked Stuart to bring Modric from the Croatian League to the higher-level Premier League in advance.

Such a player, placed in a low-level league, would have difficulty in getting any growth except wasting time.

However.

I really look forward to fighting side by side with Modric on the Premier League field as soon as possible.

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The visiting team's locker room.

"Boss, you didn't tell me to defend against that kid's long-range shot before the game."

Liverpool central defender Jamie Carragher made a sad face in defense when facing Benítez's questioning.

If I don't tell you, won't you think about it and take the initiative to do it?

Benítez swallowed this sermon-like remark because he saw the expressions of the Liverpool players around him who agreed with it.

He really has to take the blame for this.

And now the team is lagging behind and the morale is very poor. If he continues to criticize the players, it may provoke conflicts.

"Okay. The first half is over. I also pointed out the problems in the team's defense."

"In addition to this part."

"In the second half, we can improve the following points on the offensive end..."

"In the end, it's still defense."

"Now we must lock down the breakthrough on the right side."

"The help defense must keep up."

"The kid was able to receive the ball and shoot, and in the final analysis, it was because Manchester City broke through on the right side."

"Come on!"

"We were 3 goals behind at halftime in the Champions League last year, and we tied the game!"

"You'll never walk alone!"

Benitez finally succeeded in mobilizing the atmosphere in the locker room. Liverpool players put their palms together and shouted the team's slogan in unison.

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"The 15-minute halftime break is over!"

"Hmm!"

"Let's see the adjustments made by the coaches of both teams!"

"Manchester City still has the starting lineup."

"Liverpool's side!"

"Replaced the starting center forward Peter Crouch with the Spanish international Fernando Morientes, who is 1.86 meters tall!"

"I believe that in the hearts of many of our fans born in the 1970s, Morientes, who once started for Real Madrid, was the representative of the perfect center forward when he was young!"

"He has a first-class sense of scoring in front of the goal, a very high efficiency in scoring goals, and is always low-key and restrained on the court."

Born in 1972, Zhan Jun looked at Fernando Morientes on the field, full of memories.

Wang Tao began to show his rich football knowledge again.

"Teacher Zhan Jun!"

"Then you must know an interesting story about Morientes!"

"In the 2003-04 season, Morientes was loaned to Monaco by Real Madrid!"

"As a result, in the Champions League quarter-finals in April of that year, Morientes, who played for Monaco, scored 2 goals and 1 assist in two rounds, successfully helping Monaco eliminate Real Madrid!"

"Florentino Perez, then president of Real Madrid."

"Afterwards, a clause was added to the loan policy, and players loaned out by Real Madrid were not allowed to play against Real Madrid in the future!"

"This is the classic Morientes clause!"

-[Haha, awesome, Perez is so angry, he is furious! ]

-[Uh, Real Madrid fans didn't expect to be hurt by watching a Manchester City game. 】

-【Real Madrid thought Morientes was not in good condition at that time, so they rented him out. Unexpectedly, Morientes, who was rented to Monaco, was in great condition. Later, he was not rented out in the new season. Unexpectedly, Morientes was in poor condition again, so he was sold to Liverpool in the winter transfer window! 】

-【Then after being sold to Liverpool, his condition improved again. Haha, I can only say that Real Madrid is now in a fierce internal struggle. No one can play well there! 】

-【Indeed, it can be seen in this year's Champions League group stage. It was bumpy to get out of the line. 】

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On the court, although Manchester City was the leading side in the score.

LiLiverpool regained control of the game a few minutes later.

However!

This was also the time for midfield adjustment, Stuart's tactical arrangement.

Since they had a 1-point lead.

Then they should focus on defensive counterattacks, first ensuring that they did not lose the ball and were not tied, and then like the goal in the first half.

Seize Liverpool's mistakes and make quick counterattacks.

Liverpool's players were a little anxious, and they were obviously no longer as comfortable as in the first half. There were two words on everyone's face, pressure!

However, more than ten minutes into the second half.

Liverpool welcomed their moment of pressure release.

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In the 57th minute of the game.

Xabi Alonso made a long diagonal pass from the left!

The ball was sent to John Reese, who was advancing on the left.

John Reese brought the ball to a position near the corner of the penalty area.

At this time, in the penalty area of ​​Manchester City, in front of the goal, Fernando Morientes, Steven Gerrard, and Djibril Cisse were already in position.

John Riise stopped dribbling in the face of Mills's grab, and directly raised his left foot, trying to send a high cross.

But this ball!

Mills judged John Riise's intention, jumped up and caught the ball with his back.

The ball bounced to John Riise again.

John Riise made a slight adjustment, and kicked the bottom of the ball without hesitation, and hung it high in the Manchester City penalty area.

In the Manchester City penalty area.

Steven Gerrard, who was near the penalty spot, saw the flying football, and the memory of the Istanbul Stadium last season suddenly popped up in his mind.

At this moment.

He seemed to have returned to that day again.

Steven Gerrard quickly calculated the landing point of the ball and pushed away the Manchester City captain Dunn who was defending!

"Bang!"

Header ferry!

This ball was not like Su Fei's violent header, but flew up with a slight arc, and then drilled into the dead corner of Manchester City's goal.

"The ball went in!"

"The ball went in!"

"Steven Gerrard!"

"Familiar position, familiar Riise cross, familiar header, familiar equalizer!"

"As the captain of Liverpool and the soul of Liverpool, Gerrard scored in the 58th minute of the second half!"

"Stand up!"

"Successfully helped Liverpool change the score to 1:1!"

"This ball!"

"Manchester City's defense is not a big problem. It can only be said that Gerrard summoned himself in the Champions League final last year and completed this incredible header!"

"This is Liverpool!"

"Very resilient!"

On the court, Liverpool players started their release-like celebration, and Steven Gerrard ran all the way from the front of the goal back to the backcourt.

Waving his hands constantly, shouting: "Hold on! Hold on! Hold on!"

Gerrard's passion infected every Liverpool player, they cheered with Gerrard, and Benitez also clapped his hands excitedly.

Liverpool's celebration and momentum made the Manchester City fans at the Etihad Stadium very quiet.

Especially Gerrard's header that looked like the Champions League final.

But AC Milan had at least a 3-goal advantage in the first half, while Manchester City... had been equalized!

On the Manchester City bench, Stuart, who was stimulated, finally made up his mind.

"Luka, warm up!"

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