"Spectators, welcome to Cardiff Millennium Stadium"

"We are now broadcasting the final of the 04UU5 Premier League Cup. The two sides are Chelsea from London and Liverpool from the North. Both teams are famous and powerful teams in the Premier League and European arena this season. The showdown between them has attracted countless fans to Cardiff."

"In the past seven days, they have played in the first leg of the Premier League and the Champions League round of 16 knockout matches, so this game is not only a test of the strength of the main lineup, but also a test of the team's bench thickness. Judging from the information we have obtained, Chelsea has a more advantage in this regard."

"However, before the game, there were media who did not have hope for Chelsea, because according to the tradition of Cardiff Stadium, the Southern team used the South locker room, while the Northern team used the North locker room, Chelsea was arranged to the South locker room full of spells."

"But at the press conference before the game, we interviewed Chelsea's head coach Ye Qiu, who was disdainful of the so-called locker room curse. He said that Chelsea has broken many records and traditions this season, and for the next League Cup final, he and his team will break the so-called locker room curse."

Speaking of this, Andy Gray, the commentator of Sky TV, who was responsible for introducing live broadcasts, obviously got the starting lineup against both sides. "We see that Liverpool has not made too much changes to its starting lineup. Benitez doesn't have many cards to change, so he still plays with the main lineup."

At this time, Liverpool's starting lineup was played. The goalkeeper was Dudek, the defense was Traore, Hepia, Carragher and Finnan, the midfield was Xavi Alonso and Harman, the frontcourt were Riesser, Luis Garcia and Gerrard, and the single striker was Pangler.

"Pongler performed well in the league in the game against Chelsea. This French young player is fast and has good skills. He is trusted by Benitez this season, so he has the starting lineup in such a key game. It is obviously hoped that he can make a difference on the front line.

Chelsea's starting lineup has changed a few times. The goalkeeper is Van der Sar, the defense is Heinze, Galas, Terry and Macon, the double midfielder is Deco and Marklele, the frontcourt is Ronaldinho, Lampard and Ribery, and the single forward is Drogba.

"Chelsea's bench is very large, so Ye Qiu has enough conditions to rotate some of his players, but it is obvious that key core players such as Terry, Lampard, Marklele and Ronaldinho all started. It is not difficult to see how much Ye Qiu attaches importance to this game."

"But we all know that Liverpool has become the most difficult team in the Premier League this season under the coaching of Benitez. They have caused a lot of trouble to the Blues in the past when they encountered Chelsea games. Ye Qiu has highly praised Liverpool more than once, believing that this team is very powerful."

"The team led by Benitez and Ye Qiu are also regarded as the most tactical team in the Premier League this season. Compared with Manchester United, Arsenal is in a dilemma. The tactical styles of Liverpool and Chelsea are very obvious. Many people even regard this game as a contest between two tactical masters."

"Ye Qiu is undoubtedly the most successful and most popular head coach in the past two years. He led the team to win the double championships in the Premier League and the Champions League in the first year of his arrival, which amazed the whole world. He made a comeback this season with ambitions. He only lost one game in the current Premier League, leading the second-ranked Arsenal and Manchester United by as many as 14 points."

"Compared with the amazingness of Ye Qiu's debut season when he came to the Premier League, Benitez's first season in the Premier League clearly showed an adaptation period. In addition, Liverpool's inability to provide Benitez with financial support similar to that of Chelsea to Ye Qiu, Benitez's team's performance is not as amazing as Chelsea."

"But Benitez also called on fans and players to beat Chelsea in this final to prove Liverpool's strength" before the game.

"And we also have reason to believe that the two teams with a tactical style will bring us a top feast for football tactical duels. Is Ye Qiu's Chelsea better or Benitez's Liverpool better? I believe that we will give us an answer during the game."

"They said there is a curse in this dressing room."

In the Nan locker room, Ye Qiu greeted his players with a relaxed and smiling face, not at all nervous as before the competition.

"I have never believed in these superstitious things. I think if there is really a so-called curse, it must be the pitiful excuse used by the weak to hide their failure. I have always believed that we don't need to use such a clumsy excuse, because I have no doubt that we will completely defeat Liverpool in the game."

The starting players in the locker room all looked at Ye Qiu seriously and listened to him.

"Our success has always been accompanied by controversy and doubt. In the summer of 2003, everyone said that we were nouveau riche and believed that we could not succeed. But a year later, we won the Premier League championship, completely breaking the monopoly of Manchester United and Arsenal over the Premier League championship, and we also won the Champions League, becoming the first team in London football history to win the Champions League."

"Our success is not a luck, not accidental, not a casual walk on the court and falling from the sky, it is accumulated bit by bit by bit by bit by bit by bit by bit by bit by bit by bit by bit by bit by bit by bit by bit by bit by bit."

"It is the accumulation and convergence of every pass, every breakthrough, every steal, every shot, every run on the football field. Whoever doubts us and challenges us is a humiliation to you, we must give you the strongest and strong resistance and completely destroy them."

“Can we be able to question all the achievements we have achieved today and we will defend this with our better performance on the court?”

"Yes" the players stood up one by one, surrounded Ye Qiu, and answered in unison.

Ye Qiu swept over the players one by one and nodded constantly, "Very good, your shouts made me hear your fighting spirit. I hope you are not just talking, I hope your performance on the court can prove your commitment to me now."

"After you go to the stadium, you don't need to doubt or think too much, just attack me."

Ye Qiu has been practicing targeted tactics to play against Liverpool for the past three days. Now Chelsea's defensive lineup is very neat, especially midfielder Marclayle is not injured or painless, which makes Ye Qiu dare to give it a try.

"Frank" Ye Qiu turned to Ribery, "Do you know why you were in this game?"

Ribery nodded, "Blow their left side"

"We have always said that you are the best player in our team, but I never think you should be just like this. I have always had high hopes for you. I firmly believe that you can become the best professional player, just like your teammates, and become the best professional player in the world, where you are."

"Now, you walk onto the stadium and prove it to me. Everyone in our team will do their best to support and cooperate with you, and give me Traore, I want him to disappear."

"I understand" Ribery nodded heavily to agree.

"The key to this game lies in who scores the first goal," Ye Qiu explained to Ribery and turned to other players. "Just as I said when we played Liverpool before, they will definitely set up the strictest defense in the middle. We must take the initiative to attack and firmly go to the wing. Traore has been in poor condition recently, so we launched waves of attacks from the right to directly suppress Liverpool. Remember, what we are best at is attacking, not giving the opponent any chance to breathe."

"Lampard wants to suppress Xavi Alonso. I don't want Espanyol to see you around him when he catches the ball." Ye Qiu looked at Lampard again and explained.

The Chelsea vice captain also nodded solemnly, without saying a word, but his expression was serious.

"Guys, believe me, playing Liverpool, the start is very important"

After a meal, Ye Qiu smiled, "When I just came to the Premier League, someone told me that the Premier League is very special. The fans here like to take the initiative to attack. They will not allow you to play 30 minutes of playing cards first, then drink a few cups of coffee, and slowly grind with the opponent, just like Benitez's Liverpool."

Ye Qiu's joke made the players present laugh and greatly eased the atmosphere.

"I'm not Benitez, nor are we Liverpool. I think we should tell our opponents well, at least teach them how to adapt to the tradition of the Premier League, and the best way is to get rid of them from the beginning."

"Drogba dribbled through, Hypia intercepted, the ball reached the right, Traore fouled"

"Chelsea's free kick opportunity on the right, this is an indirect free kick"

"Deco stood up and took the free kick, drove it to the penalty area, Terry headed the ball"

"Oh, Terry's header was slightly higher than the crossbar, which is a pity."

"After the game started, Chelsea played very positively, especially on the right. Ribery replaced Rooney this time to start, and performed very actively, frequently creating opportunities on the right. This French scarface star has a strong desire to play."

While Andy Gray was commenting, he saw Dudek receive the goal. After setting the ball, he took a few steps back and was about to serve, but Chelsea still had no idea of ​​retreating. The defense line was pressed out of the 30-meter area, preparing to compete for Liverpool's goal goal, which also showed Chelsea's determination to attack.

"Ye Qiu's team always likes to have control, but we must also note that Liverpool's defense is very good, especially when facing a strong team, when playing against Chelsea, it almost hit a counterattack."

"Dudek sent the goal, Terry quickly inserted it, headed back, Drogba stopped the ball, and passed it to Ronaldinho."

Ronaldinho quickly cut from the left empty to the left rib. After getting the ball, he directly passed the ball with a diagonal pass. The ball quickly crossed the entire defense line of Liverpool and fell to the right side of Liverpool's penalty area.

"Ribéry's speed is very fast. The explosiveness of this French player is amazing. Traore was left behind by him. He got the ball on the right side of the penalty area. Hepia leaned over to defend the first time."

An emergency stop, a pause, a false action, a change of direction, a sudden start, and a cross from the bottom.

I saw Ribery make a series of moves on the right, successfully breaking through Hypia, passing a low cross before the ball went out of the baseline, and the ball quickly landed at the front of Liverpool goal.

"Drogba followed and shot directly"

"Oh my god, Drogba, Drogba, you hit him wrongly at such a close distance."

Andy Gray exclaimed, but not because of Ribery's breakthrough and cross, but because of Drogba's shot at the goal, he actually missed the nearest shot.

The live TV footage was also given to Drogba. Seeing that the Ivorian lost his balance after barely raising his feet, the man fell to the ground after completing the shot. He was now hammering the turf of the Thousand Years Stadium with annoyance, venting his depression and anger. Why didn't the ball go in?

Ye Qiu also spread his arms on the sidelines to show that he was depressed and puzzled about the failure to score the goal.

"We all know that professional players are very flexible and usually do not fall to the ground. Generally speaking, falling to the ground is basically related to the disruption of their rhythm and pace. It is obvious that Drogba's handling of Ribery's cross is more due to the problem with his pace."

"Because of a problem with his pace, he looked awkward when he caught up with the goal, and he couldn't play the force and couldn't grasp the angle. He also lost his balance because he barely stepped on his feet. This is indeed a very serious problem for Drogba. As a main center who is trusted by Ye Qiu, his scoring ability has always been criticized."

The TV camera is also slowing down. Ribery just now and then broke through Hypia after throwing away Traore.

"Ribary is only 1 meter tall, and Traore and Hypia he faces, the former is 1 meter 9 I and the latter is 1 meter 96. Compared with Ribery's height, both of them are dinosaur-level, but height will also bring disadvantages, that is, turn and speed. Ye Qiu's start of this game is obviously to use this to attack Liverpool."

"This is also in line with Ye Qiu's usual practice. He seizes the opponent's weakness and fights to the death regardless of everything. Through this almost savage and unreasonable crazy attack, he suppresses the opponent, forcing the opponent to only have the ability to parry and not fight back and is exhausted to deal with it. Then Chelsea can effectively control the rhythm and situation, and even have the opportunity to score goals."

"Benitez seems to have reached this point. He made adjustments on the sidelines, as if he wanted to let Riser actively participate in the left defense, and at the same time, Gerald also appropriately retreat to assist the midfield. After all, Chelsea can no longer be allowed to press on the left to play like this, otherwise Traore and Hypia will have problems sooner or later."

Ye Qiu stood on the sidelines and also noticed Benitez's adjustment. He quickly responded, letting Macon press forward, and Drogba began to lean more to the right to meet Ribery. With Deco and Lampard's support in the midfield, Chelsea clearly had the attitude to grab this side and fight to the death.

In fact, even though Liverpool strengthened its defense on its left, Chelsea still played a round of right offensive storm in the first 10 minutes, especially Ribery and Macon. Both players almost both pressed Liverpool's left and were playing. Traore also received a yellow card for subconsciously pulling people and fouls while defending Ribery.

"Traure received the first yellow card in this game. This is definitely not a good thing for the Liverpool left-back who is under huge offensive pressure in this game, because after he gets the yellow card, it can be foreseen that Chelsea will continue to strengthen his attack on his side, and he will face greater offensive pressure than after the opening."

This is also the strategy Ye Qiu has always used from Ajax to Chelsea. He will seize the weak side and chase and fight hard. After winning the cards, you will be slackened. Even if you can't score a goal, you will have an overwhelming advantage on this side.

Of course, one of the important reasons why Ye Qiu dared to be so big is that he has enough confidence in his midfield and defense.

The role of Xiavi Alonso and Gerrard in the counterattack is not blown out. In addition, the fast Pangler in the front, Liverpool's counterattack should not be underestimated. But the reason why Ye Qiu dared to attack such an overwhelming attack was that he had confidence in his midfield and backcourt. The combination of Marklele and Terry, Galas and Heinze was enough to freeze Liverpool's counterattack.

Especially Marklele.

The French midfielder's role in defense is definitely greater than what the outside world thinks, at least Chelsea cannot leave him for the moment.

With such confidence, his investment in offense will naturally be great. Chelsea almost pushed Liverpool into the half in the first 10 minutes, creating many good scoring opportunities, but they always missed the chance to follow up with goals due to one reason or another.

Ye Qiu looked calm on the sidelines, but in fact he couldn't hold on, because Benitez brought him a lot of pressure. To a certain extent, he would rather meet Ferguson and Wenger than meet Benitez, because at least Manchester United and Arsenal have obvious weaknesses to take advantage of.

You can play against Liverpool. When your opponent shrinks your defense, you don’t know where to start.

However, Ye Qiu quickly discovered a problem, walked to the sidelines, shouted at Lampard and Ronaldinho, and made a series of gestures at them.

After the team attacked the right side, Lampard and Ronaldinho also leaned to the right and the middle side, which led to a big gap on the left side, so Ye Qiu asked Lampard and Ronaldinho to make appropriate use of this gap.

At the same time, he also asked Ribery to pass the ball and not always look for Drogba who had no goalkeeper today, and crossed the ball appropriately.
Chapter completed!