Chapter 605 Falling Behind

Melwood training ground.

Bang...

With a loud noise, Li Qing shot a long shot while running. The ball hit the crossbar and bounced directly out of the penalty area. He was immediately cleared and sent to the sideline, but it made Liverpool substitute goalkeeper Mignolet break into a cold sweat.

"wowoowowoooooooo——"

There was a sigh outside the stadium. This was the first day of training for the Liverpool team after returning. There were many die-hard fans watching outside the stadium, and of course many reporters.

After Li Qing finished shooting, he consciously started running a circle. This was a temporary training content added by Klopp today. Players who miss the shot will be punished by running a circle.

"Hey, Lee, why didn't you lower the ball just now?" Henderson was also running in circles at this time, and his shot just hit the anti-aircraft gun.

"If I don't come down, pass the ball to me, otherwise how would you have a chance to shoot?" Li Qing couldn't help complaining to Henderson.

"Who makes you the top scorer in the team!" Henderson laughed shamelessly as he ran, and looked back at the training ground. At this time, Mane happened to catch the ball and cut inside to shoot, and the ball went in.

"That boy Mane, it seems that his injury is no longer a problem. He should be able to play against Hoffenheim." Henderson smiled, but Li Qing did not answer, which made the Liverpool captain a little strange.

"Li, what's wrong? Seeing that you're not in a good mood, you didn't score a single goal!"

Li Qing glanced at the captain angrily and shrugged, "Do you think I will be frustrated because of such a trivial matter?"

"Then what's your reason?" Henderson was puzzled, but Li Qing had already accelerated his pace at this time, and Henderson was caught off guard. When he tried to catch up again, he found that he couldn't keep up with Li Qing's pace.

It wasn't until two days later that Henderson understood the real reason for Li Qing's lack of interest.

At nine o'clock in the evening on December 11, more than 50,000 Liverpool fans poured into Anfield Stadium, and the final round of the Champions League Group C group stage was about to begin.

When the starting lineups of both sides came out, the Liverpool fans at the scene quickly discovered one thing.

Liverpool's starting lineup today does not include their king Li Qing. Li Qing is currently sitting on the bench with Keita, Fabinho and other players.

However, many fans can understand this arrangement. After all, their team has won five consecutive games in the Champions League group stage and has already secured the top spot, so there is nothing wrong with giving Li Qing a rest in the last round.

But Li Qing, who was sitting on the bench, didn't think so. He also knew that the coach's behavior was understandable. In order to protect himself and prepare for the next league game with Manchester United, but as a professional player, of course he wanted to play every game. Can make his debut.

Especially today is Liverpool's home court, with both captains Henderson and Milner appearing on the stage together. Of course he, the third captain, also wants to appear!

Henderson winked at Li Qing on the court, but Li Qing glared at him angrily and simply closed his eyes to rest. The constant slander in his heart made you sneer and be careful not to lose the ball at the beginning!

Li Qing really said it. Hoffenheim, who were playing away from home, were very active in the game and seemed to be playing against the visitors. After the game started, they threatened Liverpool's goal one after another, forcing Alisson to make a save. action.

"Li, why do I feel that the captain and the others were a little weird in today's game?" Curtis Jones, who was sitting next to Li Qing, pushed Li Qing and pointed to the court with a puzzled look on his face.

Li Qing opened his eyes and glanced down the field, just in time to see Hoffenheim forward Kramaric easily take a shot from the Liverpool penalty area, but Alisson flew out and saved it.

"Pay attention, Matip, what are you doing?" Klopp shouted loudly from the sidelines. Matip, who had just almost caused the team to lose a point, suddenly looked depressed.

"It's a bit too relaxed." Li Qing stretched and replied to his friend: "Hoffenheim is actually not easy to bully. Maybe they will make mistakes later."

"No way!" Curtis couldn't believe it. After all, the players on the field are basically the main players.

Goalkeeper Alisson, in addition to Matip, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Robertson and Van Dijk are all present in the defense, captain Henderson and vice-captain Milner are in the midfield, and Wijnaldum is also on the court.

On the forward line, Salah's trident Fernando is partnered with Mane and Shaqiri. It can be said that this kind of staffing shows that Klopp attaches great importance to this game.

But Li Qing could see that his teammates may have been too relaxed. They were almost all the main players and had no worries about qualifying in the group. Their seemingly weak opponents made them look down on Hoffenheim on the court.

Sure enough, the deadlock on the court was quickly broken by Hoffenheim. Not long after Curtis finished speaking, Matip made an unnecessary defensive foul in his own penalty area and gave his opponent a blow. Penalty kick.

Hoffenheim forward Kramaric scored in one fell swoop, and the score became 0:1. Liverpool fell behind at their home court.

There was an uproar in the stands at Anfield. Klopp's face turned dark instantly on the sidelines. Matip, who made a mistake, looked frustrated. Fortunately, captain Henderson and other teammates stepped forward to comfort him, but the score Falling behind has become a reality.

"Li, how did you see that?" Curtis pushed Li Qing in surprise, his face full of disbelief, "Hoffenheim really scored a goal!"

"Shut up and keep your voice down!" Li Qing yelled at Curtis in a low voice. His friend's fuss just now attracted the attention of many teammates and staff around him. Klopp on the sidelines seemed to have heard it and turned back to him. Bian glanced.

Fortunately, no one paid too much attention. The attack launched by the Liverpool players, who were one goal behind, attracted everyone's attention.

Captain Henderson forced the opponent player to kick the ball out of the baseline. Liverpool's corner kick opportunity, Firmino header, the ball hit the goal post and bounced out of the baseline.

Liverpool, which was lagging behind its opponents, began to attack sharply and frequently posed threats in the opponent's half. However, Hoffenheim, which began to retreat with all its players, did not let Liverpool's players seize the opportunity. By the end of the first half, the score was still 0: 1.

During the halftime break, Klopp rarely got angry in the lounge and simply laid out new tactics, but this made the Liverpool players who were preparing to play even more frightened.

Everyone knows that behind the coach's calmness, there is definitely a storm of anger. If this game cannot be won, there will definitely be a storm waiting for everyone after the game is over.

However, the panicked Liverpool team suffered another blow at the opening. Hoffenheim received a free kick in the frontcourt. The Hoffenheim player who took the free kick hoisted the ball into the penalty area. The opponent's defender overwhelmed Matip. The header broke Alisson's fingers.

Liverpool trailed their opponents 0:2 at home, and Anfield suddenly fell silent.