Football: The strongest post-zero generation

Chapter 56: Five games without a win in all competitions
Li Qing was recognized by most of the Liverpool first-team players at the Melwood training base, but he was not proud. On the contrary, he corrected his mentality and wanted to become stronger.

His performance in the team is indeed eye-catching, and his teammates are doing their best, but this does not include absolute strength. The [Strength] value that is just above the passing mark is difficult to compare with his teammates. If it is really in the professional arena, it will definitely be difficult for the team. Several times within the competition.

However, Li Qing is good at using his brain. He never competes head-on with physically stronger opponents, and his strengths are against his opponents' weaknesses.

As the training time increased, Klopp realized that Li Qing's football intelligence was higher than imagined.

Assistant coach Kovac, who was standing on the right side of Klopp, looked at Li Qing: "Jurgen, this little guy is really strong. I believe it won't be long before he can meet the playing requirements of the first team."

"Yes."

Another assistant coach Kravitz nodded and said: "As long as he adapts to the training atmosphere of the first team, maybe he can try to come on as a substitute."

"But...Li will only turn sixteen next month."

Kovacs thought about his worries.

"It's better for Lu Wen to draw a conclusion on this issue." Klopp's eyes were still focused on Li Qing, who performed well.

Kovac and Kravitz looked at each other. The Reuven mentioned by Klopp is Liverpool's medical director. As long as he believes that Li Qing's physical condition can meet the requirements for playing, it means that Li Qing can participate in England's top events. On the contrary, Li Qing can only continue training with the first team or return to Kirkby Youth Academy to further his studies.

Li Qing's ability has been difficult to improve in Kirkby, only in the first team.

In addition, with Li Qing's outstanding performance on behalf of Liverpool U18, several Premier League opponents and major European giants have made tentative offers. Coupled with the pressure from Mendes, Li Qing must not be allowed to return to the youth team, otherwise the club will definitely suffer losses. .

The two parties signed an apprenticeship contract, and the recognized tacit buyout clause was just a drop in the bucket for wealthy and wealthy clubs. Spending millions of euros to buy a half-finished lottery ticket that has already been recognized is well worth it.

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Liverpool will face Swansea at home on Saturday. Liverpool and Tottenham are tied with 45 points, but they are ranked third because of a slightly lower goal difference. Swansea ranks at the bottom of the league and has become one of the favorites for relegation in the Premier League this season. .

The rankings and strengths of the two teams are far apart. The outside media almost unanimously believe that there is no suspense in this game. The home team Liverpool is likely to use this round of strong dialogue between Tottenham and Manchester City to widen the gap.

Li Qing, who is a member of Liverpool's first team, thought the same way, but he was not included in the game squad and ended up sitting in the audience to cheer for the team.

No one expected that the game that should have no suspense would turn out to be an upset. Swansea defeated the home team 3:2 as a guest.

For Klopp, losing three points was not particularly frustrating. What was uncomfortable was that Sturridge strained his thigh muscle at the end of the game.

Liverpool's forward line was already stretched due to Mane's participation in the African Cup of Nations, and now that Sturridge has been injured, the next game... is worrying!
The next game is the second leg of the League Cup semi-finals. Liverpool, who lost 0:1 to Southampton in the first leg, must win the second leg at home, otherwise they will have to miss the semi-finals. Later in the 2016-2017 Premier League season, the much-anticipated Chelsea defeated Hull City 2-0 at home, and their points lead over Liverpool has increased from seven to ten points.

The first four games between Manchester City and Tottenham at home ended in a draw. Chelsea, who had a great advantage, and Arsenal, who won this round, ended up in a draw.

Arsenal, originally ranked fourth, surpassed Tottenham and Liverpool in one fell swoop with their victory and climbed to second place.

Judging from the schedule, it is undoubtedly very beneficial to Liverpool, and sitting at home, it is almost a sure thing.

It was under this circumstance that losing became unacceptable, and the negative media reports made Klopp feel tremendous pressure.

Liverpool has had 2017 win, 1 draws and 3 losses in all competitions since entering 2. The game they won was a rematch in the third round of the FA Cup. The opponent was Plymouth, a team from England's fourth tier.

Li Qingming, who returned to Melwood for training the next day, felt the team atmosphere was extremely depressing. Firmino, who usually likes to joke, frowned.

During the afternoon training, Lallana was extremely dissatisfied with Klavan because of his excessive tackle. If the two had not been stopped by their teammates in time, they would probably have had a live fight.

There is a saying in the football circle that is right. Victory can cover up many problems. On the contrary, losing can expose various problems.

The team suffered consecutive defeats. Even if Klopp wanted to give Li Qing a chance to play, he could only postpone it, hoping to wait until the right opportunity to give Li Qing a chance to play.

The team is in a very difficult situation now. It would be extremely unfair to Li Qing if we pinned our hopes on Li Qing.

The day before the midweek League Cup home game against Southampton, assistant coach Buvac still did not include Li Qing's name in the game squad.

He felt helpless about this.

The team is currently experiencing difficulties, and as a member of the first team, he very much hopes to help the team.

Coutinho returned to action the day before the game, but he did not help Liverpool. Shane Long's goal before the end of the game helped Southampton eliminate the home team with a total score of 0:2 and advance to the League Cup final this season. .

Including the 0:1 loss to Southampton in the first leg of the League Cup semi-finals, Liverpool has lost five consecutive games in all competitions.

The media is always worried that the world will not be in chaos. Liverpool has not won five games and has dropped from second place to fourth in the league. It is only two points ahead of Manchester City, which is fifth in the league, and four points ahead of Manchester United, which is sixth in the league.

It can be said that next season's Champions League spot is in jeopardy. If Liverpool cannot change the team's current unfavorable situation, they are likely to miss the Champions League for three consecutive seasons.

(End of this chapter)