Football Feast, Starting From the Acquisition of European Clubs

   "The game against Liverpool the day after tomorrow, we must win. Not only to win, but also to score as many goals as possible."

   "We are five points ahead of Liverpool and if we win this game, we will be eight points ahead."

   "At that time, with five rounds of the league remaining, we, Crystal Palace, will basically win the Premier League championship this season."

   "Although the Qataris are very rich, they are not fools. Without the hope of winning the championship, it is naturally impossible to buy the Liverpool club at a high price."

   "And those two Americans are now waiting to sell Liverpool at a high price so they can get the money back to America to solve their own debt crisis."

   "If the Qataris' bid does not meet their psychological expectations, the deal may be shelved."

  Chen Ran sorted out his plans for the little fat Louis one by one, and Louis nodded again and again.

   "Chen, your method is good, and it is indeed possible to achieve the results you want. However, what if one of them makes concessions?"

  Little Fatty Louis changed the subject and began to help Chen Ran check and fill in the gaps.

   "So you need to do one more thing, and that is to find out if there is any club owner who wants to cash out. If there is a suitable one, we can help the Qataris match up."

   "Now is the most destructive time of the financial tsunami. I believe that the owners of many football clubs also suffered heavy losses. Let's help the two Americans find some competitors, so that the Qataris have a choice."

   "Hey, Chen, you're so bad. If those two Americans knew what you did, they would be mad."

  Little Fatty Louis looked at Chen Ran with a wicked smile, as worthy of your appearance.

   "Cough, you are slandering outright, I just don't want to see those Qataris being slaughtered by the hateful US."

  Chen Ran glared at the little fat man very unhappy, why can't this guy's problem of talking nonsense be changed?

   "By the way, remember to look for well-known clubs, which must be teams in big cities. Those Qataris have money, but they don't look down on small teams. For example, Paris Saint-Germain is good, understand?"

   "Uh, have you even thought about your goals?"

   Little fat Louis covered his forehead and looked at Chen Ran speechlessly.

   "Just an example, see? PSG is a good target, though."

"ok, I get it."

  On April 18th, Crystal Palace ushered in the most important Premier League game of the season.

  If they can win Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, then they can basically lock the Premier League title this season.

   Therefore, this game also attracted fans all over the world.

  In three days, Crystal Palace's home ground was once again surrounded by countless fans.

   Although Chen Ran told the little fat Luis that he must win this game, in fact, the available players in his hand have become increasingly stretched.

   Suarez and Vardy, who used the "Level 1 Chicken Blood Card" in the last game, must not continue to use them now.

  …

   And the physical examination report shows that the main players who had just played against Real Madrid two days ago have not recovered at all.

Faced with this situation, Chen Ran could only open the system and use a "Level 1 Health Card" for Yaya Toure and Mascherano, the two most physically consuming lower backs, respectively, to let them continue to persist Contest.

   Then, Chen Ran used a "Level 1 Chicken Blood Card" for Dzeko, preparing to let him serve as a surprise soldier in this game.

   For this reason, he also specially called Dzeko to the office for a chat before the game.

   "Edin, next game against Liverpool, I will put you in the center and give you 'free fire'. You have to seize this rare opportunity and perform well, understand?"

   "Boss, do you mean like Suarez and Vardy in the last game?"

   Hearing Chen Ran's arrangement, Zheko's eyes lit up.

   "That's right, you guessed it?" Chen Ran glanced at Dzeko a little surprised.

   "Hey, boss, that guy Suarez told me."

  Dzeko touched the back of his head and smiled a little embarrassedly.

"This guy"

   Chen Ran shook his head helplessly when he heard Suarez's name.

  This kid is not a fuel efficient lamp either.

   Not long after returning to Crystal Palace, after getting acquainted with his teammates, he began to play pranks from time to time.

   Fortunately, he has a cheerful personality and is a social cow, but he is not annoying.

   "Since you already know, I don't need to say more. After this game is over, you will have a downturn for three games. So, take advantage of this rare opportunity."

   "Understood, boss, I won't let you down."

   After arranging the killer, Chen Ran made a set of the strongest lineup that Crystal Palace can play now.

   Center Dzeko

  Left midfielder Messi, striker Fabregas, right midfielder Alves

   Defender Yaya Toure, Defender Mascherano

   Left-back Evra, center-back Thiago Silva, center-back Vidic, right-back Maicon

   Goalkeeper Cech

   On the Liverpool side, Benitez is also under great pressure.

   After talking with the two American bosses, he knew that the outcome of Liverpool's next game could be directly related to the club's future.

  Although these two American bosses don't understand football, they are good to him, and it is also very happy to delegate power. The day-to-day management of the Liverpool club is basically a solution between him and CEO Yoon Eyre.

   However, Benitez is also well aware that Liverpool has now come to a moment where it must change. Huge debts could crush the club at any time.

  If a new owner with deep pockets cannot be found, then Liverpool may not be able to survive the next season and go bankrupt.

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   And the two American owners made it very straightforward, as long as the price meets their requirements, they can immediately sell all the shares of the Liverpool club.

   So, Benitez is now working hard to win every game. For nothing else, just to get Liverpool out of the crisis of bankruptcy as soon as possible.

  …

  After making the decision to give up the Champions League and strive for the Premier League title, they were unsurprisingly eliminated by Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals two days ago.

   However, Liverpool, who had a rotation in that game, also gave the main players a chance to breathe. Recharge your batteries and prepare to fight the Crystal Palace to the death.

   After all, if they take Crystal Palace this game, they will only be two points behind.

   And in the remaining five Premier League rounds, Crystal Palace still has a strong dialogue with Manchester United.

   What's more, Crystal Palace is now full of injuries and fighting for the Premier League title. Liverpool is not without a chance.

   Benitez, who has repeatedly studied the schedules of the two teams, decided to use the bus tactic to consume Crystal Palace's physical fitness. Wait until the Crystal Palace's physical fitness declines, and then change the formation to launch a general attack.

   Benitez firmly believes that Crystal Palace, who had just played against Real Madrid two days ago, is definitely not as physically fit as Liverpool, who have been rotated.

   Center Torres

  Left MF Riera, MF Xavi Alonso, MF Gerrard, MF Kuyinte

   Left-back Aurelio, center-back Skrtel, center-back Agger, center-back Carragher, right-back Abeloa

   Goalkeeper Reina

   When the referee blew the whistle to start the game, Chen Ran immediately discovered Benitez's intention.

   Special meow, these so-called famous coaches, these so-called wealthy clubs, no matter how they all start not to face.

   It’s fine for the weak team to set up the bus. You Liverpool are also a veteran and strong team. Why do you set up the bus when you meet the Crystal Palace now?

  Is there any ideal?

  Is there any more pursuit?

   However, depressed and depressed, Chen Ran immediately adjusted the tactical play of Crystal Palace.

   Liverpool left a striker Torres in front. Although he is very strong, it is too wasteful for Crystal Palace to use four defenders to guard him.

  So, Chen Ran called Southgate over.

   "Gareth, you are now going to inform Messi and Alves of the positional premise to serve as left and right wingers respectively."

   "Then let Evra and Maicon move forward and serve as left and right wingbacks respectively. The team's formation is also from."

   "As for Torres, Thiago Silva is in charge of marking, and Vidic is assisting and protecting."

  Southgate was stunned listening to it, and couldn't help but raised a different opinion to Chen Ran.

   "Boss, are you sure you want the team to play a 253 formation? Will this be a little too aggressive?"

   "Gareth, you have also read the physical examination reports of the players. If we can't take the lead as soon as possible, who is more beneficial to the second half of the game?"

  Chen Ran looked at his assistant and gave him a sincere sentence.

   "It is estimated that it is good for Liverpool, after all, they made a rotation in the Champions League game two days ago." Southgate now seems to understand Chen Ran's intention.

   "So, this is also an important reason for Benitez to set up the bus as soon as he came up. I guess this guy will wait for the second half of the game when our players' physical fitness declines, and then launch the general attack."

  …

"I see."

  Southgate nodded, and immediately got up and went to the sidelines to convey Chen Ran's latest instructions.

   Soon, everyone saw the formation change on the Crystal Palace side.

   There was an uproar, both from the fans and from the commentators.

   Special meow, this really doesn't take Liverpool seriously.

   Isn't Crystal Palace afraid of the opponent's counterattack?

   Just when everyone was talking about this evolution of Crystal Palace, Benitez frowned on the sidelines.

   He felt that the Chinese man seemed to have seen through his intentions and was ready to launch a general attack in advance.

   The next process of the game quickly confirmed that Benitez's judgment was correct, and Crystal Palace launched an overwhelming attack on Liverpool's defense.

  Especially Dzeko, who had been tepid in the Crystal Palace team before, suddenly showed the level of a top center, tossing Liverpool's back line into misery.

  When Messi broke through the defense of Liverpool's right back Abeloa on the left, he successfully sent the ball to Liverpool's penalty area.

  Dzeko jumped high under the double team of Agger and Skrtel, and grabbed the ball abruptly.

"boom!"

   Dzeko slammed the ball into the upper right corner of Liverpool's goal with a shake of his head.

  Reina reacted very quickly, a leaping fish leaped over, and saved the ball.

   At this time, Messi's keen sense of smell in front of the goal was fully displayed.

   Before everyone else, he rushed to the point where the ball landed, and the ball was a volley.

"boom!"

   At this time, Reina had just finished making the save and had no time to get up. He could only watch the ball fly from his side into the Liverpool net.

   "GOAL!

  ”

   With Messi's supplementary shot, Crystal Palace led Liverpool 1-0 at home.

   On the sidelines, Benitez blushed.

   Messi's goal immediately disrupted his pre-match deployment.

   Now, should we launch a total attack immediately to bring the score back, or continue to set up the bus as originally planned and drag it out until the Crystal Palace players' physical fitness declines?

   Watching the Crystal Palace players frantically celebrate the goal, the two thoughts in Benitez's mind collided violently.

  If the bus continues, even after the Crystal Palace players' physical fitness declines, Liverpool equalized the score.

   But a draw doesn't mean much to Liverpool right now. After all, there are only five rounds left in the Premier League, Liverpool are still five points behind Crystal Palace, and Benitez himself is not confident that he can catch up with Crystal Palace in five rounds.

  Thinking about it, Benitez decided to give it a shot.

   He moved right-back Arbeloa forward to play right-back, then put centre-back Caragra as right-back, and then let right-back Cuyinte go forward and play as a double striker with Torres.

   Seeing Benitez's evolution, Chen Ran immediately walked from the bench to the sidelines and called Alves, who was closest to him.

   "Dani, you and Messi go back to playing full-back immediately, and then let Evra and Maicon also go back to playing full-back."

   "Let Cesc Fabregas fall back and play the defensive midfielder with Yaya Toure and Mascherano. The team's formation will also start to play defensive counterattacks, understand?"

   "Understood, boss."

   Soon, Benitez saw the changes in the positions of Crystal Palace players, and he felt powerless when he saw it from the sidelines.

  Fxxxk!

   This Chinese man's response was too fast, and the adjustments he made were very targeted, and it was simply impeccable.

   The first half of the game is not over yet, it's a little too early to make a substitution. Benitez decided to wait and see if the Liverpool players on the pitch could surprise him.

   On the Crystal Palace side, Chen Ran, who had made adjustments, went back to the bench and sat down again.

  Now, it's his turn to set up the bus.

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