Chapter 44-Enemy and Overlord
Shortly after Ferguson announced his starting lineup.
The Double Red Club's debut had also been announced to the media.
Dragon Country.
In the live broadcast room of Sexy Wave Sports.
Zhang Jun, who was preparing for the live broadcast of the Double Red Meeting, also received the news of the starting lineup from both sides.
"Li Ao has entered the starting lineup!"
After seeing the name of number 39 Li Ao on the starting list, he was shocked.
Zhang Jun couldn't help but take a deep breath.
Double Red Society!
For such a crucial match, a seventeen-year-old rookie was sent up.
How much trust did Ferguson have in him?
"To be honest, I really didn't expect Li Ao to be in the starting lineup. Coach Zhang Lu, what do you think Ferguson's considerations were for letting Li Ao start?”
Zhang Jun asked.
"Although it was unexpected to let Li Ao start, since Ferguson let him start, it means that he has the ability to start! We just need to see his performance in this game!”
"I hope Li Ao can perform well.”
Zhang Lu said.
Zhang Jun nodded slightly." Of course. Li Ao is only seventeen years old, so as long as he doesn't make any mistakes in this match, it'll be fine. Even if his performance is a little mediocre, it's normal.”
Zhang Jun was already trying to lower Li Ao's temperature.
He gave the fans a heads-up in advance.
He did not want the fans to have too high expectations.
After all…
It was such a stressful match.
Zhang Jun wasn't too sure about Li Ao's performance.
Of course, it was good to perform well.
It was normal for him to not perform well.
In such a stressful game, not to mention a teenage player.
Even some of the older players would be nervous.
The Dragon Country fans were also extremely surprised when they saw the starting lineup.
"F * ck! He actually went straight to the starting lineup!"
"This…"
"The pressure is too great to play Liverpool in the league's debut!”
"To be honest, I'm a little worried."
The fans started discussing.
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"Starting lineup?"
The most surprising person was Dalglish.
Li Ao's starting lineup made many of his previous arrangements somewhat inappropriate.
After all, the previous pre-match arrangements were targeted at the midfield partnership between Michael Carrique and Scholes. After all, this was the midfield combination that Ferguson used most often.
Now Manchester United's midfield partners were Michael Carrique and Li Ao.
This caught Dalglish off guard.
However, he quickly reacted…
"Looks like Ferguson has a lot of confidence in this little guy!”
Dalglish said, stroking his chin.
"Do we need to target him first?”
His assistant Pearson asked.
Dalglish paced back and forth before shaking his head firmly.
"There's no need! Just follow our pre-match plan. If he really does not perform well, our players will know.”
Pearson nodded.
Li Ao's performance was normal.
Then, the arrangement for Li Ao would be useless.
If Li Ao acted abnormally because he was too nervous or for some other reason.
Based on Gerrard's experience.
He would definitely be able to discover it and make use of it.
There was no need for the manager's reminder.
At this moment.
Footsteps sounded at the door.
The players had returned from their warm-ups.
The Liverpool players returned to the locker room under the leadership of their captain, Gerrard.
They had to make the final preparations for the final match.
Glallish stood in the middle of the locker room and looked around at the Liverpool players.
Even if Liverpool was only ranked twelfth in the league.
They were about to face Manchester United, who was ranked second in the league.
The difference in points between the two sides was as high as 19 points!
However…
These were not the reasons why Liverpool feared their opponents in this game.
The reason was simple.
The opponent was Manchester United.
Liverpool had never feared Manchester United.
No matter how unbearable Liverpool's current situation was, they would fight desperately against Manchester United!
"We've been preparing for this game for a whole week. They even went to the Netherlands in the middle of the week to play an away game in the Europa League!”
Dalglish's voice turned from calm to passionate.
"And this is our home ground! We have no reason to fear them!!!”
"So, according to our plan for this week, press it out and bravely tell them! This is Anfield!"
As Dalglish's words fell.
Liverpool's captain, Gerrard, immediately stood up.
He clenched his fists like a true leader.
"Bring down the damn Manchester United!”
"Bring down the damn Manchester United!”
Following Gerrard's roar, the other Liverpool players also shouted.
Liverpool had little hope this season.
Their chances of even entering the top six and fighting for a Europa League qualification were already very slim!
Therefore, he had no choice.
Liverpool's only target now.
It was to defeat Manchester United!
Let Manchester United's dream of winning the championship be shattered!
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"I have nothing to say. Our opponent is the damned Liverpool!”
Ferguson's voice rang out in the locker room.
He looked at Li Ao.
Li, are you nervous?"
Li Ao smiled.
"A little."
Ferguson smiled, then pointed at Li Ao and said to all the Manchester United players,"Think about it, when you were in the Pro League for the first time, you were like him now.”
Everyone looked at Li Ao.
What he saw was an extremely calm appearance.
Rooney could not help but shake his head." To be honest, I doubt if this kid is a robot. I remember my first appearance at Everton, and I was trembling all over."
"Didn't you sleep the night before?”
Someone laughed.
"Who's simple? Don't taint my innocence!"
Rooney was furious.
There was a burst of laughter in Manchester United's locker room.
They were the overlords of the league.
This was the attitude of an overlord.
Even against Liverpool.
They were also chatting and laughing.
"Go, play according to our rhythm!”
Ferguson looked at Li Ao.
"Li, start with defense."
"The pace of this match will give you a whole new experience!”
Ferguson waved his hand.
The Manchester United players stood up one after another.
They filed out.
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The Third
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