Red Rebels

The day before the team left for Liverpool, everyone went to the hospital to visit John Terry.

England's main central defender suffered a rib fracture in the game against Tottenham, coupled with a head injury, he will not be able to return until at least mid-February. This period will be the most difficult time.

Everyone can see Terry's role in the team. Mourinho's rotation does not include Englishmen. He is the team's vice-captain and the core of the defense. Although he is not as high-profile and active as Curtis, nor is he as high-profile as Beckham. Tom has star quality, not to mention the ability to charge into battle and show off his majesty like Kaka and others, but no one can deny that Terry is the most important general. Without him, our defense cannot be so strong.

Although he was lying in the hospital, Terry's heart still cared about the team and the game against Liverpool.

"If I remember correctly, after the draw with Tottenham, we were only 1 point more than Manchester United and 2 points more than Manchester City, right?" Terry said with a worried smile.

Mourinho smiled and patted Terry's hand, comforting him, "It's okay, John, don't worry, leave it to us, you can recover in peace!"

Terry nodded, but looked at the ceiling and murmured: "This season is not easy for us, but we must not fail. I can't imagine a day when the team cannot participate in the Champions League. We were born for championships and Glory, this persistence and pursuit have long been deeply engraved on our souls, you must not lose!"

The players kept nodding towards the vice-captain, and there was a sense of persistence in everyone's eyes!

"Curtis, you are my good partner, but you are too reckless. They will definitely fight you in this game against Liverpool. You have to be careful and don't be fooled. Do you understand?"

Curtis kept nodding. During the days when he and Terry were partners, Terry was always filling his seat silently next to him and wiping his butt. Others may not know this, but Curtis himself knew it very well.

"Nemanja, you are outstanding and can serve as the main force in any top club..."

"No, John, don't worry. I'm very happy in the team. They trained me. Without it, there would be no Vidic. I never thought about leaving the team!" Vidic interrupted Terry and assured.

"I know, but I want to tell you that to be a central defender in the Premier League is not only to have excellent defensive skills, but also to be domineering, like Curtis. Although he often gets into trouble, he has an awe-inspiring and inviolable character. Domineering, this is what you don’t possess, and it is also your flaw!”

Vidic nodded silently. He and Terry are good friends. He knew that Terry hoped that during his absence, he could fill his gap as much as possible and help the team continue to win.

"And you, Giorgio, what you need is calmness and stability!"

After commenting on his teammates, Terry smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, I'm fine. I will definitely be there to watch your game. I hope to see victory, every game!"

"We promise you!" Beckham promised, holding Terry's hand tightly.

"Yes, we all promise you!" the players replied in unison!

Vidic's mind recalled what Terry had said to him that day. A trace of determination flashed in his eyes, and then he passed the ball towards Aimar, He rushed forward without hesitation.

On the opposite side was Gerrard, who was running all the way. The distance between the two was about the same. Both of them tried their best and never thought about giving in. Gerrard directly raised his foot to take the ball away, while Vidic He flew out directly, preparing to clear the ball with his head.

This is a very dangerous move. If Gerrard takes advantage of the situation, he may directly kick Vidic in the head. No one knows what the consequences will be, especially since Vidic has already jumped out. There is no room for retreat.

Gerrard is a tough guy. He fights for almost every ball and grabs almost every ball. From him, you can see the purest English tough guy's playing style.

But at this moment, what he saw in Vidic's eyes was the perseverance to move forward, and the determination not to look back until the ball was won.

He is a professional player and has his own professional ethics, so he retreated. Vidic's head brushed the sole of his shoe and cleared the ball.

The fans at the scene burst into overwhelming cheers, and Vidic once again defused a beautiful attack by Liverpool.

Gerrard couldn't help but fell in the penalty area. He didn't deliberately take the penalty kick, but jumped up directly and came to Vidic's side. He stood up from the ground with gritted teeth and stared at him, sweating profusely. The Serbian smiled and held out his hand.

"Good guy!" Gerrard praised.

Vidic grabbed Gerrard's hand and climbed up. The two passed each other and immediately became enemies again.

"The performance was so tenacious that they even made Liverpool, which is known for its tenacious fighting spirit, at a loss!" Andy Gray sighed from the bottom of his heart when he saw that he was enduring Liverpool's almost crazy attack.

The three lines were very compact, and every player was actively involved in fighting. Behind, Vidic and Curtis firmly guarded the center, while also taking into account the help of the two wings. Essien And Beckham worked desperately to build a defensive line in front of the defense.

After scoring the first goal, Liverpool launched a crazy counterattack. Ronaldinho, Robben, Kaká, and even Drogba had retreated to the midfield to participate in the defense. They all knew that this was a critical moment and they must not Let Liverpool score at this time, otherwise, it will all be in vain.

Fortunately, during Liverpool's onslaught, the referee blew the whistle to end the first half.

As soon as the players heard this sound, they suddenly fell to the ground limply.

They are so tired!

"Look at these Liverpool players, one by one walking off the field exhausted. We can imagine how bad the situation of the players is now. Even people with physical difficulties like Robben are trying their best." Go all out, I really can’t imagine what kind of spirit and will are supporting these players!”

Andy Gray looked at the players who fell on the lawn with great emotion. This was definitely the most brutal game he had ever seen. It was not exciting at all, but it was very manly!

This is a duel for men!

"Only the best players can understand that they are just for a belief, for a persistence, for the team they love, they have their own pride, they do not allow their glory to be tarnished, for this, they can sacrifice Everything, this is the most glorious for them!”

Martin Taylor was also quite moved. He has been a fan for many years and has watched many exciting games, but this one against Liverpool was definitely the most intense game he has ever seen.

"Football is not just about statistics. Cold statistics often fail to reflect the exciting reality of what happens in the game. When we have an advantage in all aspects of statistics for Liverpool, we should not ignore the tenacity!"

"Vidic was undoubtedly the best player in the first half. The Serbian fought fiercely, had an outstanding sense of preventing high balls, and had excellent prediction ability. He and Curtis established an iron gate in the middle of the defense. He defended the goal firmly and filled the vacancy after Terry's absence."

Martin Taylor also nodded in agreement, "Vidic has made great progress as a player. In the past few years, with the rapid progress in performance, the three central defenders formed by him, Terry and Curtis are the strongest combination. Not only they have a perfect tacit understanding, but they also complement each other very well. They can be said to be the guarantee of the defense!"

"Another outstanding player is Cech. The Czech goalkeeper made at least 4 world-class saves in the entire first half. If there were still people who doubted his honor as the number one goalkeeper in the Premier League and even the world, then look at him. Judging from his performance in this game, no one will doubt his ability."

Not long ago, the authoritative organization International Football History and Statistics Association [iffhs] announced the results of the selection of the best goalkeeper in 2005. Cech, who regretfully lost to Buffon in 2004, has an absolute advantage in ranking first this year.

This is the first time in his career that Cech leads this ranking. He has a total of 175 points, while the second-placed Dida has only 91 points, Buffon has only 78 points, followed by Lyon's Kupe , Bayern Munich's Kahn, Real Madrid's Casillas, Liverpool's Dudek and Manchester United's Edwin van der Sar.

The explanation for the selection is that Cech helped win the European Champions Cup in 2005 and helped the Czech Republic reach the finals of the World Cup in Germany. His performance was very good and there is no doubt that he won the selection of the best goalkeeper. After all, Big lead.

As for Buffon, he was mostly absent due to injury in the second half of the year, which led to his decline in ranking.

"Perhaps with this tough battle, we will not only see the strength of Cech, but also the rise of Vidic. At the same time, we will also realize that the reason why they are strong is often not just their football philosophy. , not only because of their gathering of stars, but also because of the fanatical blood flowing in each of their bodies!"

…………… In the visiting team’s locker room at Anfield Stadium, no one spoke, but it was filled with gasps one after another.

Robben had cramps when he just walked into the locker room. The team doctor gave him simple treatment, but suggested that Mourinho had better replace him. The Dutchman's physical fitness is relatively poor, and he has been fighting fatigue recently. So it’s better to be careful.

"John, you go up in the second half!" Mourinho pointed at John Obi Mikel.

The latter nodded in agreement, looking extremely excited.

"Guys, you performed very well in the first half. I can't ask for more from you, but I want to tell you that if this is a final, the real deciding moment is in the second half."

Mourinho's sonorous voice rang in the locker room. The players who had rested were not as tired as they were at the end of the first half. The lead in the first half made them full of trust in Mourinho's tactics. Listen attentively.

"Benitez will never allow his team to lose at home. They will continue to press out in the second half. You have all seen what happened at the end of the first half. Holding tight is very dangerous for us, and it is also The most deadly, so at the beginning of the second half, we must counterattack, a sharp counterattack!"

On the tactical board, Mourinho had already drawn a tactical diagram for Liverpool and both sides. He pointed at the tactical diagram and continuously explained the tactical intentions and combat strategies for the second half to the players in detail.

The specific execution situation has been practiced by the players in daily training. Now they are just implementing it and integrating the tactical thinking of every player in the team.

"David, Michael, at the beginning of the second half, the interception area was advanced, expanded, and given enough support to the midfield and frontcourt. We must try our best to cause enough trouble for Liverpool at the beginning of the second half, and even score goals. !”

Beckham and Essien looked at each other and nodded in agreement.

"Didier, keep an eye on him!" Mourinho's hand slapped heavily on Carragher's side, where Hyypia stood.

"The Finn is 32 years old, and his performance at the beginning of this season is relatively stable. However, when the schedule becomes intensive, his state will always have ups and downs. After all, he is not young, and his physical confrontation is not as good as yours, and his speed and explosive power are not as good as yours. How about you, Ricardo presses forward, involves Carragher, and Hyypia is left to you!"

Drogba nodded firmly.

He is very aware of the current situation the team is facing, and he also knows how much the team needs him at this time. However, due to being called up by the national team, he has to return to the national team, but he still hopes that before returning to Cote d'Ivoire, he can Help as much as possible, give everything you have! [ban^] First release

..."If it hadn't been for me back then, I believe that I would still be just an inconspicuous black man in the town of Le Mans. But when I came to this unique club, my life completely changed. I I am willing to use everything I have to repay this team that helped me selflessly when I had nothing!"

This is a sentence written by Drogba on the cover page of his autobiography. It is bolded and emphasized to show the weight of these words in his mind. When the autobiography describes that Xiao Yu personally called him to invite him to come to Manchester. At that time, the Ivorian said that he would never forget the scene at that time in his life, nor would he forget every word Xiao Yu said to him.

Therefore, every time when he is needed, the Ivorians are always able to fight and fight regardless of their own safety.

I believe that there are many people here who have the same thoughts as Drogba, so under such difficult circumstances, they have exploded with amazing cohesion, which has evolved into the team's combat effectiveness in the game.

"As I told you before the game, this game will affect our entire season. We have no retreat. We only have a chance if we fight hard. In this game, we have only one goal!"

"Get all three points!" the players shouted in unison!

Each of them looked ferocious, their faces flushed, but they revealed a suffocating sense of oppression.