Extraordinary coach

"My Southampton team is back!"

After defeating Chelsea away, Sun Yi finally dared to say so.

Although it was only a one-goal victory over Chelsea, Southampton's performance in the game was getting better and better.

Sun Yi felt that he was getting closer and closer to the Southampton team that could play 100% of its strength.

Chelsea was a very good test, and now Southampton has withstood it.

Both the fans and the players felt that a stone had fallen from their hearts.

Sun Yi was also relieved.

Next, Southampton will face the fourth round of the FA Cup. And the opponent is only Charlton in the Championship.

The opponent is very weak, and Sun Yi can use it to restore the players' condition and let the main players in good condition get a rest.

Sun Yi actually felt like welcoming the FA Cup.

Soon, Southampton started the game.

No surprises, relying on a lineup of mostly substitutes, Southampton easily defeated Charlton at home.

It went so smoothly that Sun Yi was greatly relieved.

In fact, the only thing Sun Yi was worried about in the FA Cup was that some players would get injured.

Fortunately, everything went well.

Southampton did not lose any players. This gave Sun Yi the greatest confidence to face the next key battle.

The next key battle is the 25th round of the Premier League, Liverpool vs. Southampton.

Just hearing the name of Liverpool, you know how important this game is to Southampton.

This battle is the top battle.

The result will affect the final championship.

In fact, if it was before Christmas, Sun Yi would not have any worries at all.

Even if they lost, the impact would not be great.

Because at that time, Southampton led Liverpool by as many as 8 points.

But it is different now.

After three draws, the points gap between the two sides has been greatly narrowed.

From the previous 8 points to now only 3 points.

3 points difference, just one game.

From here you can see how critical this game is.

Therefore, not only the fans of the two teams are paying close attention to this game, but even the people of Manchester City are particularly concerned.

Manchester City, like last season, once again stood on the side of Liverpool.

They hope that Liverpool can beat Southampton at home.

If they can't win, a draw with Southampton is also great.

"I hope Liverpool can win."

"Come on, Liverpool. We Manchester City are with you."

Manchester City and Liverpool used to be mortal enemies, but now they are forced into a trench by Southampton.

Sometimes thinking about it, it is really an incredible moment.

Many older fans have to be very emotional about this.

Klopp, as the head coach of a team, also has similar emotions.

Feelings aside, Klopp naturally understands the reason.

If possible, he would rather Manchester City remain mortal enemies, rather than the current situation of sharing the same hatred.

However, Klopp is looking forward to the game with Southampton. It's just that the game came a little late.

If it could be a week or two earlier, hehe~~

"Finally I've waited. To be honest, I've been waiting a little impatiently."

"God knows how much I want this game to come earlier."

"Because I can't wait to see our team beat Southampton."

Klopp said this with confidence. It's almost a declaration of victory.

But Klopp is more confident than before when he said this.

His confidence is not because he saw that Southampton was in poor form after the holiday.

The main reason is that the current Liverpool team is stronger than before.

During the winter transfer period, he bought Balikuli from Naples.

Liverpool has always been strong in the front line and midfield, but the defense is a little worse.

Now with Balikuli, plus Joe Gomez who returned from Southampton at the beginning of the season, Liverpool's defense has been greatly improved.

Liverpool's current defense is definitely one of the top three in the Premier League.

It is precisely because of this that when Sun Yi stepped into Anfield, he couldn't help but exclaimed.

"My God, Liverpool has become much stronger."

"Their defense has improved."

"Damn, if I had known it would be like this, I would never have put Joe Gomez back."

In Sun Yi's opinion, Liverpool is definitely at its strongest moment in the past few seasons.

Their S-level plus double A+ level forward line. If Southampton didn't have Ronaldo, I'm afraid they would not be able to match it.

Now they have an all-A+ defense line. Plus an all-A+ midfield.

Such a Liverpool team is definitely super luxurious.

If they go to the Champions League, I'm afraid only Real Madrid and Barcelona can compete.

"No wonder Klopp dared to speak again."

Seeing the strength of Liverpool, Sun Yi knew that this battle would probably be very difficult.

If it was against Liverpool in the first two or three rounds, Southampton would probably lose.

"Fortunately, our team's form has returned."

As for Liverpool's current strength, Sun Yi also spoke seriously to the players before the game.

"This game will be a tough one. I hope everyone will be mentally prepared."

"The current Liverpool team is different from the last time we played. They have become stronger."

"I need you to show all your strength. Show the highest fighting spirit. Show the best competitive state."

"Only in this way can we take the victory here at Anfield."

Worried that the players would not be mentally prepared, Sun Yi told all the players what might be the worst situation.

"Don't worry. Coach, we will definitely show the best state and the best attitude." Ronaldo stood up and patted his chest and said.

"I will also go all out, boss." Balotelli also patted his chest and said.

"I will try my best..." Paulinho and others also stood up and expressed their opinions.

This is the attitude of the players that Sun Yi wants.

Only if the players really go all out and get the best state can they get the desired results in this game.

"I believe in you."

"With your attitude, I am confident that we will win."

"As long as we exert all our strength, no one will be our opponent."

"Even here, even if the opponent is Liverpool, it won't work!"

Sun Yi pointed his finger at the ground and said domineeringly.

"Southampton will win!"

All the players raised their hands and shouted.

Encouraged by Sun Yi, Southampton team entered the field with high morale.

But the game was really as Sun Yi said.

The game had just started, and Liverpool almost gave them a blow.