N-A-A Chapter 247
Chapter 247
Manchester City celebrated the goal like crazy for a long time.
Liverpool didn't even protest.
They also need time to adjust their mindset.
Otherwise, if you are restless and start the game, I am afraid how miserable and miserable the end will be!
On the sidelines, Rogers was once again in a dilemma.
A finalist is still very different from a league and a two-legged knockout round.
Falling behind means you have to equalise because there's no next game for you to come back.
Do Liverpool want to win?
That's for sure!
In front of the champion, no one wants to admit defeat!
But the situation of being one goal behind is indeed embarrassing.
Continue tactical conservatism?
There may be a chance that no more goals will be conceded, but it is not realistic to recover the scoreline.
Perhaps the only way is to storm out.
But the problem is that the attack will inevitably lead to the emptiness of the defense, and will be frantically countered by Manchester City, who are good at counter-attacking and fast attacks.
Next, it is completely impossible to predict how many goals will be conceded!
Think about Xu Ning's oath!
In this game, he has already publicly stated that he will go all out and beat Liverpool to avenge Manchester City's youth team.
If Liverpool attacked aggressively, wouldn't it be to give Xu Ning such an opportunity!
But where else do Liverpool have other options?
In desperation, Rodgers can only hope that the team's attack can open the situation as soon as possible.
Even after just 10 minutes into the first half, Rodgers made a substitution.
And this substitution adjustment, let alone the players on the field, even the fans are a little unbearable!
Captain Gerrard was replaced by center Aspas!
It is difficult for Liverpool fans to rationally accept the fact that Gerrard is really a bit old!
What Gerrard can do on the field now, Henderson can basically do.
And in terms of forward insertion, Coutinho is clearly more threatening.
So taking Gerrard for a centre forward is undoubtedly the best attacking means to face Manchester City now.
When Gerrard saw the substitution sign raised on the sidelines, he didn't react at first.
He just habitually looks at who is changing, and then wonders what the meaning of the manager's substitution adjustment is, what is the signal released.
But when he saw that the number on it belonged to him, he was a little confused.
Am I replaced?
I was replaced after only 10 minutes of the game?
Walking down the field in a trance, Gerard's eyes were full of dazedness.
The teammates did not expect the captain to be replaced, and ran over to comfort Gerard.
Gerrard perfunctorily walked to the sidelines.
Liverpool fans in the stands couldn't help but burst into tears when they saw the hero's tardy image.
Even if it is difficult to accept, they know that their flag is really getting old.
Can you say Rogers is wrong?
No, no!
Replacing Steven Gerrard, who plays an inconspicuous role in midfield, with a striker who is more of a threat to the Manchester City goal, is definitely an adjustment to win.
Fans began chanting Gerrard's name, sending them tearful applause.
Even Manchester City fans were extremely emotional and sent their sincere applause.
This change made the Manchester City players who were celebrating the goal just now also see it, and their faces were surprised.
In any case, Gerrard is a legend for Liverpool and a legend for the Premier League.
Xu Ning couldn't help but sigh, maybe after more than a dozen seasons, he will have such a day!
Suddenly, under everyone's surprised gaze, Xu Ning quickly ran to Gerard, who had just walked out of the stadium.
"Hey! Steven!
Xu Ning's shout made Gerard stop and turn his head.
I saw Xu Ning rushing over, while taking off his shirt, running to Gerard, and handing the shirt to Gerard.
"Let's exchange jerseys!"
"Give me a souvenir!"
Xu Ning smiled sincerely, and this smile made Gerard feel in a trance again.
When was it, I was also so spirited.
Taking a deep breath, he took off his shirt, handed it to Xu Ning and took the shirt he handed over.
Then, the two hugged vigorously.
Finally, Gerrard put Xu Ning's shirt on his shoulder and walked to the bench without looking back.
And he was naturally greeted by his teammates who were very emotional on the bench.
And the scene of just exchanging jerseys made the fans in the stands infinitely sigh, and the applause was not broken.
Rodgers didn't have time to explain much to Gerrard, and he had to teach the players on the pitch to prepare for the next offense.
Gerrard understood Rogers' approach, so he quietly returned to the bench.
However, just about to relax, Gerard stiffened violently, and the whole person was not good!
That's not right!
Although it seems abnormal to change shortly after the opening, everything is actually very reasonable considering Liverpool's tactical adjustments.
He is just not suitable for the next offensive arrangement, so he will be replaced.
But why, just made it so grand?
The fans cried as if something had happened to them!
What was even more excessive was Xu Ning, who actually ran all the way over to exchange jerseys with himself.
Everyone stood up and applauded themselves, even the rival fans.
Just a few little guys on the bench were on the verge of tears!
What is this?
It was as if it were my farewell show!
I was "decommissioned"?
After figuring out what was wrong, Gerard almost cried!
I didn't want to retire at all!
Even if I was a substitute, I could play for several seasons!
Boy!
Directly to me is decommissioning!
He didn't even know what to say!
Looking at Xu Ning's eyes, he really wanted to scold Niang.
Just now, it was Xu Ning who deliberately ran over to exchange jerseys, which made the atmosphere suddenly embarrassed there!
This guy can't be intentional, right?
At this time, Xu Ning had returned to the bench, also pondering what had just happened.
He really forgot when Gerrard retired.
Seeing Gerrard being substituted, there was interest.
If the jersey from Gerrard's last game before his retirement was collected by himself, it would actually be good.
But at this moment, he seemed to recall something.
It seems that after Liverpool won the Premier League runner-up, Gerrard did not retire immediately.
It seems like playing for two or three more seasons.
But just now, I did it myself, making it seem like Gerard was going to retire!
He was a little afraid to look at the Liverpool bench, for fear that Gerrard would jump up and scold him.
After honestly changing into a new jersey, Xu Ning returned to the field.
But anyway, because of the high respect he gave Gerrard just now, it has made him gain a wave of goodwill in the hearts of Liverpool fans.
It's just that this wave of goodwill has not been fully digested, just because of his next merciless goal and exhausted!
When the game resumed, Liverpool were on the offensive, and Manchester City were onslaughtering!
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