The training effect is not good, because Chen Yu's physical condition is very average. Yu is Liverpool's barometer. When he is in average, it will be difficult for Liverpool to play high-level games.

Why Chen Yu is like this? Benitez is very clear. The game is too dense and Chen Yu is too physically exhausted. However, now the game has reached the sprint stage in the second half. You can't give up any game easily, and it's not easy to play in any game. Just like the FA Cup and Barnsley's game, Benitez originally hoped to lock in the victory and let Chen Yu rest the half. As a result, such a game with obvious strength and weakness comparison was won thrillingly, let alone other games.

Maybe the FA Cup is really going to give up, otherwise the team will definitely collapse if it keeps tight. Now, in addition to gritting teeth and holding on, we also need to find easier games to let the players take a break. Players are humans, not machines, and it is impossible to last until the end of the season by relying solely on the power of spirit.

Fortunately, the other players are in good condition. In normal state, with the strength gap between Schalke 04 and Liverpool, even if Chen Yu is in a slightly worse state, other players can beat Schalke 04, who has a home advantage in normal state.

After the training, Benitez took Chen Yu to hold a pre-match press conference.

This is Liverpool's first Champions League knockout match this season. Liverpool attaches great importance to this game. Football matches are like wars, and morale is very important. If they can be played well in the first game, the morale and confidence of the players will be improved, and the subsequent games will be easier. Even if they face stronger opponents, they may exert their strength beyond their usual level.

This press conference was Benitez's pre-war mobilization for Liverpool players and fans.

For giant teams like Liverpool, their every move has attracted high attention from fans and the media, especially among stars like Chen Yu, Gerald, and Benitez. Benitez is going to hold a press conference, and the reporters came to the press conference hall early to wait for the press conference to hold.

Benitez unscrewed the mineral water placed on the table, took a light sip, and then said: "Dear reporters and friends, fans in front of the TV, good afternoon, we will set off to Germany to participate in the UEFA Champions League one-eighth final tomorrow. Today I will hold this press conference to report to you the team's preparations..."

Benitez talked freely and talked about Liverpool's recent state, starting from the current position of the team in the league, the FA Cup and the Champions League, and talking about the physical condition of each player, and then to the club's economic situation. Benitez knew everything about Liverpool's situation, and at the same time he also incorporated some lies into most of the truth, but the purpose was actually to make Liverpool better and stronger. Therefore, Chen Yu, who was sitting next to Benitez, did not have any opinions about Benitez. In fact, even Chen Yu himself often did this, and he probably would have to learn from some of Benitez's statements when he spoke below.

With Benitez as the absolute number one figure in the team, Chen Yu paid attention when speaking and could not steal the limelight from the coach, otherwise the game would be difficult to deal with.

Benitez talked very comprehensively, while Chen Yu said it very specifically, just talking about the team's current preparations, and also talking about his own situation. This is what reporters and fans are most interested in. Chen Yu expressed satisfaction with his condition and believed that it would be very good to be in the current state in the second half of the season. This is his second season in the Premier League. Because Chen Yu was injured for half a season last season, this season is Chen Yu's complete season in the Premier League. Chen Yu has a deep understanding of the intensive events and high-intensity confrontations in the Premier League. Of course, Chen Yu believes that these can be overcome. As long as he returns to his best condition, he believes that he will help Liverpool defend the Champions League and the league.

After both Benitez and Chen Yu spoke, the press conference did not end. There is a highlight below, which is to interact with reporters and answer some questions from reporters.

Anyone can learn step-by-step speeches, but if you want to accept interviews from reporters, this is not something that ordinary people can do. It requires strong professional knowledge and strong adaptability. Although many issues are discussed in advance, there are always exceptions and you must be prepared.

The first question is David, a local reporter from Liverpool. As a local reporter, David has a good relationship with important QQ members such as Benitez and Chen Yu. The day before the battle is about to go out, David will of course not make trouble.

"After listening to Coach Rafa's introduction, I think this game is really important. I wonder how confident are you to win this away game?" David asked.

Benitez welcomes such a well-behaved topic. He smiled and said: "First of all, I emphasize that Schalke 04 is a strong team. Teams that can reach the Champions League round of 16 should not be underestimated. Secondly, football is round, anything can happen. We will be prepared before the game and try our best to contribute a wonderful game to the fans."

"In the last FA Cup and Barnsley game, Liverpool was completely different in the first and second half. Why did this happen? Is there a problem with the tactical arrangement or the mentality of the players? Will similar problems still occur in this game against Schalke 04?"

A reporter from the Sun has a much sharper problem.

Benitez frowned when asked, but he still had enough experience to deal with such a problem. "The last game was a problem with the players' mentality. After the game, we also summarized the lessons. This game against Schalke 04 and the FA Cup are two concepts. I think the players will not make the same mistakes."

Several reporters then asked questions, and most of the questions were related to the game. Benitez answered them one by one, but a reporter from the Guardian who asked Benitez was obviously not satisfied with such a normal question and answer. He pointed the question directly at Liverpool's most sensitive economic problems. "I heard that Gillette and Mr. Hicks planned to sell Liverpool because of economic problems, and the problem of players' salary increase and renewal has not been solved. What impact does this have on Liverpool? Are you ready for this?"

Benitez's face suddenly sank. This was definitely a deliberate provocation. However, the club's economic problems do exist. If you entangle with the other party in this regard, it will only make you more passive. Benitez said with a cold face: "I don't know the issues you are talking about. I am just a coach. That's not my scope of work. I believe the club's management will handle these things well."

After answering this question, Benitez knew that he could no longer accept the question, so he quickly handed the microphone to Chen Yu and asked Chen Yu to accept the reporter's question.

The reporter is much more interested in Chen Yu than Benitez. Benitez is also a star-level coach, but his status in the minds of fans and media is still much worse than Chen Yu. Chen Yu's interview means sales. When he saw the microphone reach Chen Yu, the reporters immediately forgot the explosive question raised by the Guardian reporter just now, and put their thoughts on Chen Yu.

Chen Yu looked at the reporters who were rushing to ask him questions, and looked at coach Benitez with resentment. Recently, as Benitez attended the press conference more and more, Gerrard was less and less. Rather than saying that the head coach trusted and relied on him, Benitez valued his ability to attract reporters' firepower. Every time problems arise at press conferences, it is a disaster that makes Chen Yu helpless.

However, Chen Yu must take the call. After all, as the head coach, he represents the entire team. Benitez needs to bear greater responsibility when speaking. Even if he is famous, Chen Yu cannot represent the entire Liverpool. Even if he occasionally says something wrong, it can be said that it is a personal behavior and has nothing to do with the team.

"Schalke 04's young goalkeeper Neuer is known as a talented goalkeeper. He threatened to win Liverpool in this game. What do you think about this?"

A British journalist took the lead in leading the topic to a war of words.

"I think he is too young, and it is normal for him to speak unreliably. I think he will not underestimate the forwards in the world after this game."

Chen Yu also hopes to pull the reporter's mind from the club's economic issues to the upcoming game, and to answer questions more sharply.

"What do you think of Schalke 04's opponent? They are saying they want to block Liverpool in the Ruhr area?" Another British reporter excitedly fanned the flames.

Chen Yu has been in the football world for many years and understands the importance of the first knockout match to the team. In addition, he has to share the firepower for head coach Benitez, so he must attract all his saliva and said: "Schalke 04's goal is us, but our goal cannot be Schalke 04. As the most successful team in the Champions League, Liverpool, our goal is to defend the title. On this difficult road, Schalke 04 is just a small ditches."

"Schalke 04 can only be considered a lower mid-range player in the quarterfinals of 16. They have never reached the Champions League quarterfinals. Do you think they can pose a threat to you in this game?" A Chinese reporter asked excitedly.

"German teams have always been difficult to play. They have a strong overall strength and physical fitness. Although I firmly believe that we will eliminate them and advance to the quarterfinals, they still have the ability to cause some trouble for us." Chen Yu said confidently and calmly.

The Chinese reporter asked a question but didn't give up, and then said: "Can I ask questions that have nothing to do with the game? When will you get married? Almost all fans want to know who your last bride is?"

Chen Yu frowned extremely slightly, and immediately stretched out, saying: "This" all fans "has it been counted? The reporter should speak with facts. What I can tell you now is that don't have so much heart for ****. I will definitely get married when it's time to get married."

At this time, a British reporter asked: "I heard that I am living with the ********* woman now. I want to ask, what is your relationship with these two women?"

There are rumors about Chen Yu, Zhang Youzhen and Zhao Muyu living together, but because Zhang Shubin also lives with them, no one has anything to say about this. Now this British reporter asked such questions during so many live broadcasts on TV, and used the word cohabitation, which is definitely an ulterior motive.

Chen Yu became angry when he heard this and sneered: "Mr. Journalist, do you use the word cohabitation when you live with your mother and sister?"

The British reporter was angry by Chen Yu's vicious words and said, "As far as I know, you are not related to these two women."

Chen Yu slapped on the table and said angrily: "These two women, one is my personal doctor, the other is my agent's daughter, and my agent lives with me. What's your intention just now? You don't deserve to be a reporter. Get out of here, and I will not accept interviews from you and your newspaper in the future."

This British journalist is a reporter of the famous "News of the World". He is not outdone. He obviously wants to make things worse and said, "You are not qualified to let me get out. I have the right to interview."

Chen Yu sneered, saw the words "World News" on the reporter's microphone, and said, "Okay, if you don't get out, then I'll leave, but I'll tell you, if you don't get out of the "World News", I will always refuse your interview."
Chapter completed!