Before the opening game of the Premier League season, Liverpool officially announced several pieces of good news.
Gerard, Torres, Alonso and Carragher each renewed their contracts with the team for four years.
Although there were no more major signings, the new management invested funds into the stable construction of the core framework of the team.
At the same time, the sales of Qin Xiong's jerseys were announced to be sold out again and again. The club had only earned 20 million pounds from the sales of Qin Xiong's jerseys. As for how much of the share with the jerseys manufacturer and how much the net profit was, it was unknown.
Qin Xiong's first game back in the Premier League was in London, and it was in North London against the Seven Sisters that he was familiar with.
Fortunately, it was not Arsenal. Arsenal's home ground had already been moved away from the Seven Sisters. Liverpool's first game of the new Premier League season would be a guest at White Hart Lane.
It was a stadium with a poetic reputation.
In the visiting team's locker room at White Hart Lane, Koeman calmly said to the players, "You may feel the pressure, especially the pressure from the outside world, to challenge Tottenham Hotspur in the first game. They are waiting to see how we will perform after a major summer of change. I'm not worried about that at all. You are world-class players with strong hearts. You are carrying Liverpool's flag and embarking on a new journey. We can do better. I've seen that you are improving every day during the recent period of preparation and training. I believe that you feel the same way as me. We have been working hard all summer and now we're rubbing our fists and rubbing our palms in anticipation of a big fight!
But, lads, don't get too excited. Remember, we are still improving. We are far from reaching our limits. Even so, it is enough to make Tottenham Hotspur suffer.
Well, it's time to let the world see the glory of the Red Army. Go, don't laugh when Tottenham Hotspur are scared out of their wits! "
Comain's words made the whole team relaxed. A lot of the psychological pressure disappeared.
Gerard clapped his hands and high-fived his teammates. Everyone walked out of the locker room together in high spirits.
White Hart Lane was packed to the brim. When the players of the two teams walked onto the pitch, the starting players of Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool were cheered by the fans at the stadium.
There were a lot of visiting fans at White Hart Lane today. Many Liverpool fans were willing to spend a lot of money to buy tickets from scalpers to support their beloved Red Army.
"The long-awaited Premier League has finally arrived. The 2009-2010 Premier League season will kick off today. We will be broadcasting the first round of the competition live at White Hart Lane. Tottenham Hotspur, who aspires to be in the top four, and Liverpool, who are aiming for the league title, will be engaged in a fierce battle here.
I'm the commentator, Martin Taylor. My partner today is my old friend, Andy Gray. At the same time, we've also invited our special guest commentator, the former Arsenal player, Paul Merson.
Hey, Paul, before the game starts, can I ask you a question? "
"Martin, I know what you want to ask."
"Really? I just want to know, who do you think is the most watched player in this game? "
"See, I knew it. You're trying to make me uncomfortable, right? If you want to hear it, I'll tell you. Without a doubt, it's the dragon from the east, the Chinese man who once made waves in the Premier League, Qin Xiong! He's back! "
"Hahaha, that's right, he's back! He's back! This sentence has been turned into a cliché by countless media outlets on Fleet Street, big newspapers and small newspapers! However, this sentence is enough to show the shock of Qin Xiong's transfer to Liverpool! Paul, my second question is, as an Arsenal legend, what do you think of Qin Xiong's transfer to Liverpool? "
"I think I should leave the commentary booth. Your question makes me more uncomfortable than before. I'm confused about Qin Xiong's transfer to Liverpool, really confused. I believe everyone knows that he had the right to make the decision when he left Real Madrid. Why didn't he return to Arsenal? I always thought that if he wanted to return to the Premier League, Arsenal was his best choice, but he chose Liverpool! If he returned to Arsenal, he would be God at the Emirates Stadium! Oh, God other than Arsène Wenger! "
"Paul, I have to say something for Qin Xiong. He has his own choice, just like when he left Arsenal. Please, with Arsenal's situation over the years, would the superstars be willing to recommend themselves? Qin Xiong is already an Arsenal legend. Whether Arsenal admits it or not, without him, there would be no Arsenal's first Champions League title, and no three years of dominance in the Premier League. It's that simple. Well, this topic is over. Qin Xiong doesn't owe Arsenal anything. I think it's a good choice for him to join Liverpool. At least in a few years, he may become a Liverpool legend again, hahaha. "
Andy Gray's words made the three men laugh in unison.
Martin Taylor returned to the topic and said, "I don't know if Qin Xiong can still adapt to the pace and environment of the Premier League after three years in La Liga."
"This question is definitely worrying for nothing. A strong team will be strong in any league, and the same goes for the players. The trend of modern football development has broken too many traditional barriers in the past. Besides, Qin Xiong himself is a star player from the Premier League. He won't have any adaptation problems when he comes back. That's for sure. "
"Well, then let's wait and see if the China Magic Dragon, who once stirred up a storm in the Premier League, will once again become the nightmare of the Premier League.
Last season, Tottenham Hotspur set a disgraceful record in the Premier League. They made the worst start in history. Old Redknapp, who put out the fire midway, turned the tide and helped the team to eighth place in the Premier League. However, in the transfer market this summer, Tottenham Hotspur suffered a huge blow.
They only brought in three players. Crouch strengthened the front line, Walker was brought in and then loaned out, and Norton stayed to play as a substitute full back. Tottenham Hotspur's strength had not changed much compared to last season.
Compared to Liverpool's improvement in strength after the introduction of Qin Xiong and Johnson, Tottenham Hotspur was probably widening the gap between them and the top four teams. But who knows? Redknapp was able to help Tottenham Hotspur out of the mire in two weeks. Maybe if he was given a season, he would create a surprise for the Tottenham Hotspur fans.
Now let's take a look at the starting lineup of both sides.
Tottenham Hotspur's starting lineup: 4231.
Goalkeeper: Gomez.
Defenders: Joel Luca, Bassong, Ledley King, Hector.
Midfielders: Lennon, Heddlestone, Modric, Palacios, Keane.
Striker: Defoe.
Liverpool's starting lineup: 4231.
Goalkeeper: Reina.
Defenders: Johnson, Carragher, Skrtel, Aurelio.
Midfielders: Kuyt, Mascherano, Gerard, Alonso, Qin Xiong.
Striker: Torres.
The game between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool is about to start. Please enjoy! "
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