I just wanted to play football, but I became a Hollywood god

Chapter 286 Liverpool Head Coach Hodgson: Gu Ran?I don't know Gu Ran... Allez!

The dressing room of the visiting team at Anfield is huge and luxurious.

There are not only independent massage rest areas, bathing areas, medical areas, tactical areas, but also simple fitness areas.

Of course, the color scheme in the dressing area of ​​the visiting team is also a symbolic bright red.

Next to the visiting team's locker room, there is also a small restaurant.

After a brief rest, the players went to eat in the small restaurant next to it.

Gu Ran's exclusive nutritionist Lowena also came with the team, and she had already prepared an enhanced devil lunch for Gu Ran in the player restaurant.

While the other players were enjoying the special food at Anfield, Gu Ran could only eat chicken breast and drink white snake grass water with his head depressed.

Want to eat people...

After lunch, the players returned to the visiting team's locker room to rest.

Some players took out their own handheld game consoles to play games, some players listened to music with headphones to relax, and some players laughed and talked with their teammates about the female fans they met in the bar a few days ago.

Gu Ran took his exclusive coach Jacob to carry out simple indoor balance training.

Coach Jacob didn't expect that Gu Ran would have to train at this time.

This is much crazier than when he was studying at Real Madrid...

When it was close to 2 o'clock in the afternoon, bursts of almost crazy cheers suddenly sounded outside the field, and even the visiting team's locker room could clearly feel it.

Needless to say, this must be the Liverpool team bus driving into Anfield.

As the home team, the Liverpool team should have come for adaptive training in the morning, but this game was just a friendly match, and the opponent was a League One team, so the Liverpool team did not take it too seriously.

With the arrival of the Liverpool team, fans also began to check tickets.

The silent Anfield stadium immediately became lively.

The KOP stands were full early.

The enthusiasm of diehard fans is beyond doubt.

Although preseason tickets cannot be used as season tickets, the average ticket price for this preseason game has reached 42 pounds, far exceeding the usual price of 9 pounds per game for KOP fans, but for KOP diehards, this This kind of markup is nothing at all.

Even if the opponent is a League One team, KOP diehard fans will never be absent.

After experiencing various losses last season, the KOP desperately needed a hearty preseason victory to start the new season.

"The clubs have arranged it well! The first pre-season game is to play against a weak team in League One!"

"That's right, let's take the weak team first! Let's get off to a good start!"

"Liverpool! You'll never walk alone!"

"Unfortunately, Torres is still on vacation! Lampard and the others probably won't play either!"

"As long as you can win!"

"By the way, which team is the opposite team from?"

"How would I know!"

Phoenix's team flag waved wildly in the KOP stands, and the crazy fans sang the Beatles' "Hey jude" in unison.

At this time, fans from the Brilliant Centennial Stand and the Main Stand also quickly entered the arena amidst the singing of KOP fans and sang along with the singing.

More than half an hour before the official start of the game, more than half of the fans were already seated in the Centennial Grandstand and Main Stand.

It can be expected that the attendance rate of this game is still good.

And in the Anfield Road stands exclusively for the visiting team, more than half of the stands were actually sitting at this time.

And in the stands exclusive to the visiting team-the Anfield Road stands that can accommodate more than 9000 fans, at this time, more than half of the stands were actually sitting.

At least 5000 Southampton fans came to Anfield.

Many of them were wearing Gu Ran's new No. 8 jersey.

Domestic fans such as MaxxRT were also invited to the scene and sat in the fifth row behind the visiting team's bench.

It's a pity that their webcast application has not yet been approved, so they don't have the right to record this game, they can only watch it on the spot, and enjoy themselves first.

Austrian sister Elizabeth Olsen also arrived at Anfield on time.

She was wearing a small white dress today, coupled with her own melancholy expression, she just stood there and immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding fans.

Elizabeth is still unknown, so she doesn't have any idol baggage.

She looked at the ticket stub in her hand, and then sat down generously in the first row of wives' seats behind the visiting team's bench.

Many Southampton fans couldn't help but wonder which player this beautiful long-legged girl is.

Elizabeth is not the most eye-catching in the entire Anfield Road stand.

The most eye-catching scenery in the stands on Anfield Road are the cheerleaders of the beautiful girls in miniskirts holding fan cards of [Gu Ran Global Support Club].

Although compared individually, Elizabeth's appearance can crush any cheerleading girl, but the cheerleading girls are better than the number of people, and they are uniform.

They wear uniform No. 8 jerseys on the upper body, and the short miniskirts are covered by the jerseys.

When these cheerleading beauties stood up collectively, dancing Kangkang lap dance and shouting "Gu Ran, come on!", the entire Anfield stadium was shocked.

The KOP fans even stopped waving their flags and whispering to each other:
"Who is Gu Ran? The star from the opposite side?"

"I don't know, I've never heard of this star's name!"

"Hehe, Southampton Club is not good at playing football, but it's good at work!"

"I've watched football for half my life, and this is the first time I've seen a player with a cheerleading squad!"

"The game will start in a while, let's pay more attention to No. 8 and see how divine he is."

At this time, Elizabeth Olsen, who was sitting in the seat of the wives group, also opened her eyes wide in surprise, and couldn't help but look back frequently at those holding "Gu Ran, I love you", "Gu Ran, let's get married", "Gu Ran, let's get married", " Gu Ran, you are my male god" and other beautiful girl cheerleaders with hot-eyed lights.

Didn't Gu Ran say that he is just a novice who just got a professional contract?

Didn't Gu Ran say that he is a substitute among the substitutes?
Could it be that the Southampton club is so good to substitute players?
Elizabeth's face was full of disbelief.

On the other side of the stadium, "Happy Boy" Sterling sat silently in the stands behind the home team's bench, wearing a sports bag and headphones.

Today's game is Liverpool's game, but Sterling is mainly here to watch Gu Ran play.

He really wanted to know how Gu Ran, who was able to crush him in the youth team, would perform in the first team.

At this moment, there was a burst of crazy cheers from the direction of the main stand.

Linda, the proprietress of Liverpool, appeared on the podium seat in a red dress.

The Liverpool fans at the scene instantly shifted their attention from Southampton's beautiful cheerleaders to the glamorous proprietress!
Almost all Liverpool fans stood up, cheering and applauding the arrival of the proprietress.

No one expected that Mrs. Linda would appear in this warm-up match!
This also shows that Linda really likes football, really likes Liverpool!

This made the already fanatical Liverpool fans even more excited.

It wasn't until Linda and other Liverpool executives took their seats on the rostrum that the applause from the Liverpool fans subsided.

Linda glanced at the beautiful cheerleaders of [Gu Ran Global Support Club], then turned to technical analysis director Michael Edwards and asked, "Are you sure that Gu Ran will play today?"

Edwards adjusted the black frame, nodded seriously, and said, "Yes, ma'am. When we invited them to play this friendly match, we included the requirement that Gu Ran must play in the friendly match contract."

Linda smiled with satisfaction, "Very good."

2 points.

Reporters from all walks of life gathered in the Anfield media room with long guns and short cannons.

The coaches of both sides came with a player each, ready to accept a simple pre-match interview-Liverpool Club made this friendly match very formal.

Liverpool's coach Hodgson took Liverpool's No. 26 player Jay Spilling to the pre-match conference.

Southampton coach Adkins took the No. 20 player Lallana to attend the pre-match conference.

Under the camera witness of various media reporters, the coaches of the two sides shook hands in a friendly and cordial manner.

Generally speaking, the player brought by the head coach is either the team captain, or a core player of the team, or a player who has performed well recently or has a lot of news.

Although Lallana is not the captain, he is definitely the core player of the team.

Bringing Lallana to the pre-match press conference is also a respect for Liverpool.

But Liverpool just brought a Spearing.

Spilling was produced by the Liverpool youth training team and was once the captain of Liverpool U18, but in Liverpool's first team, Spilling was at most just Gerrard's substitute.

Hodgson brought Spilling to the pre-match press conference, somewhat looking down on Southampton.

After the two parties were seated, the press officer announced that reporters could ask questions.

The first is an interview with the Liverpool team.

The reporters in the audience raised their hands enthusiastically.

Hodgson looked around, pointed at a young and beautiful female reporter and said, "You can ask."

"Thank you." The young and beautiful female reporter stood up and said with a smile: "Mr. Hodgson, hello, I am Evelyn Adelaide, a reporter from the "Advancing Saints". My question is, do you have any definite news It is said that the Liverpool Club took the initiative to invite our Southampton Club to this friendly match, and sold most of the ticket proceeds—what do you think of this matter? Are you trying to poach our star of hope, Gu Ran? ?”

As soon as these words came out, the reporters below whispered in astonishment:

"Isn't it? A giant of Liverpool's level actually invited Southampton to play a friendly match?"

"Haha, this female reporter from Southampton is so hot! It's such a ruthless question!"

"Hodgson saw that he was young and beautiful, and thought he would not ask questions, but now he couldn't put it down!"

"Gu Ran, Southampton's hopeful star? Why haven't I heard of it?"

"I've heard that Gu Ran has an affair with Linda, the proprietress of Liverpool, and No sister of Chelsea..."

"Hahaha! Do you believe this too? I made it up."

"Watfark! You're the reporter from the Sun!"

"You broken dog...you still have the face to come here? Go back and change it soon!"

After hearing Evelyn's question, Coach Hodgson on the stage was taken aback for a moment, then smiled very sophisticatedly, "First of all, Liverpool invited Southampton to play this friendly match, the starting point is to hone our own team , has nothing to do with anything else. Southampton is a very offensive team, and their players are not bad. I believe that starting our pre-season with a team of Southampton's strength is not good for us. Returning players, it will be a good transition."

Although these words were clearly a compliment to the Southampton team, everyone present could hear what Hodgson really meant: Southampton is a weak team. Before the start of the new season, we want to take your weak team. Surgery, that's why I took the initiative to invite you, you are going to die soon, how beautiful are you?
"In addition, the proceeds from selling most of the tickets? Sorry, this is not a question that concerns me as a head coach, so I can't answer this question for you. Maybe you should interview our financial director."

"Okay, next one—" Hodgson pointed to a local reporter he was familiar with.

As soon as the reporter stood up and was about to ask a question, Evelyn said first: "Sorry! Mr. Hodgson, you haven't answered my third question yet! Please answer directly. Are you Liverpool trying to poach our star of hope, Gu Ran?" !?"

Hodgson smiled faintly, "Gu Ran? I don't know Gu Ran."

Evelyn said without giving in: "However, your club has offered our star of hope Gu Ran three consecutive offers! There are records in the German transfer market!"

Hodgson shrugged his shoulders, "It may be that the club bought people for the youth team. That's how Sterling was bought in our youth team, but it has nothing to do with our Liverpool first team. So, I really don't know what you said What about Gu Ran? Alright, next one!"

Evelyn suppressed her anger and said proudly, "You will get to know him soon."

After speaking, he gave up the interview microphone to the next reporter.

Hodgson smiled and didn't care at all.

After Hodgson answered several innocuous questions from local reporters, the press officer announced that Southampton coach Adkins would be interviewed next.

Coach Adkins pointed to a male reporter, "You can ask."

—he didn't want to be questioned by Evelyn either.

The male reporter stood up and took the microphone, "Hello, Coach Adkins, I'm a reporter from the Liverpool Echo. My question is, this should be the first time you have played against our Liverpool team. How do you evaluate your opponent? What do you predict the outcome of today's game?"

This question is tinged with obvious arrogance.

Coach Adkins still has that poker face, "In my opinion, Liverpool Club is undoubtedly a top club."

The male reporter of the Echo smiled triumphantly.

Coach Adkins paused for a beat, and continued: "Although they lost all four players last season, ranked 7th in the league, were eliminated by double play in the FA Cup and League Cup early, and did not even survive the first round of the Europa League. They didn't even qualify for the Europa League this year, but they're still a big team."

The smile on the face of the male reporter of the Echo could no longer be held back.

Coach Hodgson sitting next to him couldn't help frowning slightly.

What is this boasting?
Too bad!

I heard Coach Adkins continue: "In comparison, our Southampton club is a weak team. We have suffered a devastating blow in the past few seasons. We have slipped from the Premier League all the way to the League One. A's midstream."

"But we got through it. It was really difficult for our club and our fans."

"I would call all the staff at the club, all the players, all the Saints fans true warriors."

"When Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and other teams lined up to invite us to play pre-season, to be honest, I was really hesitant and conflicted."

"I chose Liverpool in the end because Liverpool is the most suitable team for us to play Southampton among the four giants."

As soon as this remark came out, many reporters were already snickering.

Although this coach Adkins is the first time to play against a team of Liverpool's level, he is by no means a novice!
It seems to be raising Liverpool, but in fact it is pulling Liverpool to the same position as Southampton!
Are you good at Liverpool?Didn't Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United line up to invite us to play friendly matches?
I heard Coach Adkins continue: "As for the result of this game, I am not very good at predicting. After all, this is just a friendly match with unlimited substitutions. I also believe that Coach Hodgson has the same goal as mine, not for Winning or losing, but to take this good opportunity to observe the players' running-in of the team."

Before the male reporter asked another question, Adkins pointed to another fat reporter, "The next one."

The chubby reporter stood up cheerfully, "Hi Coach Adkins, I'm a reporter from The Sun". An important person, may I ask if this important person refers to Gu Ran? Will they communicate in a place where everyone can't see?"

Coach Adkins: "..."

Are you here for an interview, or to create buzz?

The press officer cleared his throat, "Come on, get this guy from The Sun out! This is the end of the pre-match press conference!"

Both Coach Hodgson and Adkins were relieved, stood up and shook hands friendly.

Coach Hodgson said with a smile: "Mr. Adkins, I wish you luck, because you need it so much."

Coach Adkins still had a poker face, "Thank you, Coach Hodgson, you are too generous."

The two looked at each other and smiled again, and then each took their players back to the locker room.

At this time, the DJ at Anfield Stadium is already warming up.

All the Red Army loyalists sang "Allez Allez Allez" along with the DJ's live electric guitar:
We've conquered all of Europe~
We swept Europa~
We're never going to stop~
The fierceness never stops~
From Paris down to Turkey~
Conquer Paris and conquer Türkiye~
We've won the fucking lot~
Looking at the world is not enough to win~
Bob Paisley and Bill Shankly~
Bob Paisley and Bill Shankly~
The fields of Anfield Road~
Great Anfield~
We are loyal supporters~
Smiling proudly and swearing loyalty to the death~
And we come from Liverpool!
Follow Liverpool for life!
Allez Allez Allez~
Allez Allez Allez~
Allez Allez Allez~
Allez Allez Allez~
The entire stadium is like a grand and fanatical concert with 4 people.

In contrast, Southampton's "Saints Are Marching" song was not heard at all.

This is not that the Southampton Saints are too weak in combat, but that the Liverpool Red Army are too strong.

Putting aside the team's record, just talking about the diehard fans, the Liverpool Red Army swept the world.

The passionate singing of "Allez Allez Allez" also spread to the visiting team's locker room - before the game started, the strong home pressure made the visiting team's locker room a little breathless.

At this point, Chamberlain hummed along to the soft "Allez Allez Allez."

All the players stared at Chamberlain.

Chamberlain was taken aback for a moment, then quickly shut up.

The game starts now...

　Allez Allez Allez~
　　Allez Allez Allez~
　　Allez Allez Allez~
　　Allez Allez Allez~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)