Football: The strongest post-zero generation

Chapter 64: The youngest appearance record in the FA Cup?

Klopp, who was deep in thought, immediately raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and turned to look at Li Qing with a somewhat unhappy look.

He wanted to get angry but noticed the strong expectation and strong desire to win in Li Qing's eyes. As the head coach of a competitive sports football club, he wants to win more than anyone else. He will never forget this in the past, now and in the future. Original intention.

Perhaps under the influence of Li Qing, Klopp's ugly expression gradually returned to normal, but his tone was still unhappy: "Be back in ten minutes."

"Yes, sir!"

Li Qing was ecstatic.

Every professional football stadium will have a camera focused on the head coach of the home and away teams. The on-site director at Anfield noticed an interesting scene in the command area of ​​the home team coach, and he quickly switched to it.

I saw Li Qing taking off his thick down jacket and wearing long sleeves and trousers to the warm-up area.

The commentator Zhan Jun, who was sitting in the Lux Sports live broadcast room, looked at the scene and his pupils shrank suddenly, and he blurted out: "The 15-year-old Li Qing, who was shortlisted for the Liverpool match for the first time, left the bench and went to the warm-up area. Is this... right? Does this mean that Klopp’s third substitution adjustment will be used on this youngster?”

Speaking of this, he became more and more excited and emotional: "If Li Qing can finally play, then... he will set a record! The youngest player to appear in the FA Cup! The previous record was held by an Arsenal player Wilshere maintains the mark he set in 2009 at 17 years and 7 days..."

"In addition, Li Qing also created a new record for the youngest player to play in the English professional arena. The player who originally held this record is still a Liverpool player. It was Jerome Sinclair who was loaned to Birmingham from Watford in January this year. In 2011- He was created in the third round of the League Cup in the 2012 season when he was only 16 years and 6 days old."

At the same time, the famous British Sky TV commentator Andy Gray also noticed this scene, and his suspicious voice reached the ears of the fans sitting in front of the TV: "Oh-My-God! Jurgen Klopp Are you crazy? This little player named Li is only 15 years and 348 days old!"

Some fans in the main stand recognized Li Qing as the most outstanding player in the Kirkby Youth Academy recently, and they unanimously encouraged him, but more Liverpool fans felt ridiculous!
How old is Li Qingcai?

Can he change the current unfavorable situation that Liverpool is facing?
Could it be... that Klopp gave up the FA Cup and fully prepared for the league match against Chelsea at home the day after tomorrow?

The fans were silent when they thought about this. Compared to the FA Cup, the league is obviously more important.

The team has fallen to fourth place in the league, with the Manchester City duo behind them eyeing it. If they are not careful, they may miss out on the Champions League for three consecutive seasons.

but……

They always feel that something is wrong with Klopp sending Li Qing. After all, this situation is not suitable for training. On the contrary, it will leave a big shadow on young players. Klopp obviously also thought about this issue. It was just a momentary impulse. Now that he calmed down, he felt that replacing Li Qing would be irresponsible to him, so he took advantage of the situation and pulled two assistants to discuss Li Qing's playing. possibility.

"Isn't it inappropriate to use the last substitution adjustment on Li?"

Kravitz and Buvac looked at each other. The former was Klopp's 'eyes' and the latter was Klopp's 'brain'. After a few seconds, 'brain' Buvac said: "According to the conventional view It seems that it is indeed detrimental to Li’s growth, but..."

Having said this, he looked at Li Qing who was warming up and raised the corner of his mouth: "Even though Li Qing is not yet sixteen, he has a big heart. Don't forget... this game can be abandoned in our plan. The game will end in less than half an hour, so give Li a chance to play and experience the atmosphere of the professional arena firsthand, otherwise...it will be difficult for him to have such an opportunity again this season."

Klopp fell into deep thought. As Buvac said, this game is likely to be the only game that Li Qing has a chance to play this season.

The league is currently ranked fourth, and the lead is very subtle. Manchester United and Manchester City are eyeing behind them. In order to participate in the Champions League next season after losing the League Cup and FA Cup, the team must get the top four, otherwise it will be ugly. The position is in jeopardy.

In the second half of the league, the competition is particularly fierce. Where is the chance for Li Qing to play?
Clearing his thoughts, Klopp nodded lightly. After all, he had a verbal agreement with Mendes. If his performance was not good enough, he could respond logically that Li Qing is not suitable for the professional league at the moment, and Mendes will not be suitable for it by then. What can I say.

Either let Li Qing return to Kirkby Youth Academy, or leave on loan.

However, judging from Li Qing's age of under 16, there are definitely very few teams willing to give him a chance to play...

Ten minutes passed quickly, and the game reached the 72nd minute. Li Qing finished his warm-up and returned to the coaching bench. Since the situation was relatively tense, the on-site director switched the screen to the home team's coaching bench.

I happened to see Liverpool assistant coach Buvac holding a tactical board and talking to Li Qing.

Leshi sports commentator Zhan Jun changed the topic and shouted: "Is Li Qing really going to come on as a substitute? Incredible record! He is only 15 years and 348 days old!"

In fact, Buvac had very little to say. He just wanted Li Qing to break through on the right. As for whether to pass or shoot, it was all up to him.

Half a minute later, Li Qing came to the sideline wearing a Liverpool shirt and shorts. Standing next to him was the fourth official who was waiting for the dead ball opportunity to hold up the substitution electronic board.

British Sky TV commentator Andy Gray's voice was full of excitement: "Please remember this day, this young man named Lee set a new English FA Cup appearance record!"

(End of this chapter)