Chapter 107 He Wore the Captain's Armband!

Chen Yingxiong initially thought that this fourth captain position of his was just a title in name only.

But in the subsequent training sessions, he discovered that the three captains took extra care of him, and when they did something in their capacity as captains, they would definitely bring him along. Even though they did not need his help at all...

On January 3rd, in Liverpool's away game against Manchester City, he even wore the captain's armband!

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Before Liverpool's away game against Manchester City, the media were particularly excited. Because there were too many topics to talk about in this clash between the two teams.

There was no need to mention the relationship between Chen Yingxiong and Balotelli. After the last match, many people suspected that Balotelli was a mole. Chen Yingxiong was sent off not long after. After he came on, he also actively applied for a red card to be sent off, never taking advantage of Chen Yingxiong.

What was even more interesting was the matter between Chen Yingxiong and Richards. It caused a great uproar at the beginning, although it was later proven that Richards had framed Chen Yingxiong. But Manchester City fans wouldn't care so much, they only knew that Chen Yingxiong had injured Richards and was now going to sue him in court, which was simply too bullying! They didn't care whether justice and morality stood on Chen Yingxiong's side. Helping relatives over principles was a typical characteristic of fans. Regardless of whether my player is right or wrong, I will support him.

Some Manchester City fans had already called on everyone to put more pressure on Chen Yingxiong during the match. But how to put more pressure on Chen Yingxiong? This required Manchester City fans to think carefully.

Louder booing?

In the last game, Manchester City played away, and not many fans followed the team to Anfield. On the field, their momentum was basically suppressed by Liverpool fans. This time, returning to their home ground, Manchester City fans were determined to let Chen Yingxiong enjoy a storm of boos at the Etihad Stadium.

Besides booing?

Perhaps there were other tricks.

In short, Chen Yingxiong being the target of public criticism on the road was inevitable.

Manchester City fans hated Chen Yingxiong so much, yet Dalglish arranged for Chen Yingxiong to wear the captain's armband in the game. This was perhaps a manifestation of his and the entire Liverpool team's support for Chen Yingxiong in the clash with Richards.

It should be known that although vice-captain Carragher was on the bench as a substitute in this game, third captain Reina started the game. It was not Chen Yingxiong's turn to wear the captain's armband.

However, Reina did not object. Because this matter had been discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

Therefore, when Chen Yingxiong wore the captain's armband and led his teammates out of the tunnel, the entire Etihad Stadium erupted in deafening boos!

"Welcome to Manchester City's territory, you idiot!"

"You will die ugly, you bastard! I guarantee it!"

"You won't be proud for long! You racist!"

"Yellow-skinned monkey, go back to your hometown! England doesn't welcome monkeys!"

"Ooh ooh ooh! Do you want to eat bananas? I have a lot!"

Various kinds of abuse mixed in with the boos. As a recent hot topic, racist remarks were naturally among them.

Chen Yingxiong turned a blind eye, held his head high, and led his teammates onto the field, treating all the boos and swear words as air.

The booing was so sudden and loud that it startled many people. The other Liverpool players couldn't help but look up at the stands. They saw many Manchester City fans with contorted faces giving the middle finger.

Many people immediately felt that this game would be difficult to play...

Carragher, who was sitting on the bench, remembered what Gerrard had once said to him, so he was now paying close attention to everyone's performance.

After hearing the boos and seeing those crazy fans, many Liverpool players showed surprised and worried expressions.

This made Carragher frown.

Stephen was right, this Liverpool was no longer the Red Army that swept across Europe and dominated England.

Without a single championship for five consecutive years, Liverpool had long lost its spirit.

Even afraid of a little booing...

He then saw Chen Yingxiong's expression. That person held his head high and walked at the front of the team. He wore the captain's armband and held the hand of a small ball boy wearing the opponent's jersey, without making any response to the boos.

Even if he had some prejudice against Chen Yingxiong before, he had to admit now that this kind of Yingxiong had a bit of a Liverpool captain's look...

The enemy hates you, and the more they attack you, the higher you must hold your head.

This is the temperament of a wealthy family with a hundred years of glorious history!

Before transferring to Liverpool, Chen Yingxiong had never played for a wealthy family. Napoli was a thorough grassroots team, and the history of Saint Petersburg Zenit was not very good either. But why was the temperament of this person so in tune with the temperament of Liverpool?

Carragher didn't understand.

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The boos from Manchester City fans did not scare Chen Yingxiong, but instead scared the other Liverpool players. In addition, Manchester City's current strength was indeed much higher than Liverpool's.

So ten minutes into the game, Liverpool conceded a goal.

Aguero scored the first goal for the team.

The Manchester City fans on the scene cheered, and the entire Etihad Stadium was filled with crazy shouts.

Manchester City had always been a mid-to-lower-level team. Even with the successive investments of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin and Middle Eastern consortia in recent years, they could not get rid of the temperament of a "nouveau riche." They once wanted to spend 100 million euros to buy Kaka, who was still at AC Milan at the time. This price had already made the Milan club surrender, but just because they had no historical background and were a nouveau riche team, Kaka refused without hesitation.

Therefore, Manchester City fans had always been concerned about their identity. This season, the team's performance had made a qualitative leap. They were ahead of their city rivals Manchester United in the league, temporarily ranking first in the standings. They defeated Manchester United 6:1 in the city derby, which made the fans cheer.

How can a nouveau riche team get rid of the hat on their head? Constantly winning games and winning championships is the only way. However, competing for the championship is a long journey after all.

There was also a way for Manchester City fans to feel proud, and that was to constantly defeat those usually aloof wealthy teams in the games. In the past, those wealthy fans looked at them with the corners of their eyes, without concealing their disdain for Manchester City, the nouveau riche. Manchester City fans had long held a belly of fire, so if they could defeat a traditional wealthy family, they could vent their anger!

Previously, when they visited Anfield, the two sides drew 1:1, and Manchester City fans felt that it was not enjoyable.

This time, having returned to their home stadium, if they still could not win against Liverpool, they would never agree!

So they were so happy to see Aguero score for the team just ten minutes into the game.

"The current Manchester City is really strong... Fifty-four goals scored, first in the Premier League. Sixteen goals conceded, the fewest in the Premier League, and the points ranking is first in the Premier League. They have too many excellent players in their lineup. It is difficult not to win... After unexpectedly being eliminated in the Champions League group stage, no one can stop them from winning the Premier League title this season!"

"Aguero has scored his fourteenth goal of the season! His ranking on the scorer list has risen to second place! This is his first season joining Manchester City, and he has conquered Manchester City fans in just half a season!"

The commentators praised Manchester City and Aguero.

Liverpool's days seemed to be getting worse.

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Chen Yingxiong was constantly encouraging his teammates: "There's nothing to worry about! Let's equalize the score! Isn't it just about scoring goals? That's what I'm best at!"

His words were as arrogant as ever. They might not be very popular at ordinary times, but at this time, his words gave his teammates some confidence.

Because Chen Yingxiong was really good at scoring goals... and the current Liverpool really needed his goals.

Chen Yingxiong was not talking empty boasts, he was really going to fight with Manchester City.

When he came on the field, boos rang out, and when he controlled the ball on the field, boos also rang out. He held his head high to enter, he passed the ball, received the ball, and shot as usual, but this did not mean that he did not hear the boos, nor did it mean that he had no reaction in his heart.

His heart was simply like a nuclear reactor, burning at high temperature. The pressure rose sharply in this high-temperature burning, and it could explode at any time.

There was no better way to respond to those bitches than with goals!

Carragher watched Chen Yingxiong pull his teammates and roar loudly, and nodded on the bench.

Although he had only been a captain for a week, he really had the demeanor of a captain...

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Before the kick-off, Chen Yingxiong found Adam Johnson.

"Pass the ball to me, whether it's a cross from the wing or a through ball, pass it to me, Adam!" Chen Yingxiong had experienced the power of that "because of friendship" talent in the last game, and now betting on this talent was the best choice.

Johnson nodded: "No problem, Yingxiong. I'll pass it to you as long as the opportunity is right..."

Chen Yingxiong shook his head and interrupted him: "Pass it to me even when the opportunity is not good!"

"Eh?" Adam Johnson was stunned. What's the point of passing it to you when the opportunity is not good? Isn't that wasting an attacking opportunity?

Looking at Johnson's suspicious face, Chen Yingxiong didn't know what to say. He couldn't possibly tell him that because I have a talent, my good friend's pass to me will have a 10% assist success rate bonus, right?

He could only grab Adam Johnson's arm: "We are friends, right, Adam?"

Adam Johnson didn't know why, he could only nod.

"Do you believe me? Do you believe in friends?"

Adam Johnson nodded again, but then he realized that this matter... was not to be said like this! "But, Yingxiong..."

Chen Yingxiong interrupted him again: "If you believe me, give me the ball, I will definitely not let you down! You also want to have a few more assists, right?"

Adam Johnson finally nodded.

"I believe you, Yingxiong."

Chen Yingxiong gave him a confident smile and turned to run back to the center circle.

Kuyt was waiting for him there to kick off.

"What did you say to Adam, Yingxiong?"

Yingxiong smiled and said, "I told him to trust his friends on the field."

This answer confused Kuyt.

But Chen Yingxiong didn't intend to explain further. He stepped on the ball with his foot, pulling it back and forth. "Kick off, Dirk. People are still waiting for us to score!" He pointed to the Manchester City goal opposite him.

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ps, today is still four more bursts, tomorrow is still four more! Four more four more are four more!

Can such hard work not be exchanged for monthly tickets?