Hao Qiang's goal helped Lille equalize the score in the away game.
The morale of the whole team is greatly boosted and the momentum is fierce!
When Hao Qiang ran toward the midfielder with a football in his arms and a determined look on his face, Cabaye rushed over to give him a high-five, and then looked at Saint-Etienne's defense with sharp eyes!
Saint-Etienne fans were a little disappointed.
Although the players on the field were heavy-hearted, they also saw the reality clearly.
Now they can't hold down Lille's midfield!
Targeting the Lille midfielder in the first half was an absolutely correct tactical move.
But now that they are unable to contain Lille's midfield, they need to adjust their defensive strategy.
After all, we are not in the relegation zone, and the relegation situation is still relatively optimistic.
Saint-Etienne began to compress the defensive space and approached the bus!
Lille continued their bombardment.
There were constant shots from the frontcourt, but they were unable to score the second goal.
When the game reached the 80th minute, Rudy Garcia made a substitution.
All the front three are gone.
Hazard, Hao Qiang and Gervinho came off the field to rest together.
Vitek, Aubameyang, and Obranyak came on to continue the attack.
Lille fans looked at each other in shock when they saw the substitution.
what does this mean?
Don't want to win?
"Oh, Rudy Garcia is going to the Europa League!"
"Yes, the intention of this substitution is obvious. To retain our strength, we will face the Red Army Liverpool at home in the middle of the week!"
"I hope Rudy Garcia is right and we don't end up in a desperate situation. The league lead is squandered and we fail to win the Europa League in the end."
"It's always right to give it a try at this time. If we want to pass Liverpool's level, we must be more prepared than Liverpool."
Ultimately, Lille is too young.
If Hao Qiang and Hazard are both in their prime between the ages of 25 and 30, Rudy Garcia will definitely not have too many worries about using them.
Lille still dominated Saint-Etienne in the attack.
But the forward's performance plummeted.
At this time, it can be clearly seen that the overall performance of the trident of Vitek, Obraniak, and Aubameyang is different from that of Hao Qiang and the other three main players!
Saint-Etienne finally held on to a 1:1 score at home.
Lille suffered two consecutive league draws.
It gave Marseille behind them a chance to chase points.
Their lead went from 9 points to 7 points.
After the game, Rudy Garcia said frankly when talking about substitutions: "We need to be better prepared for the Europa League, because we will face the most difficult week of the season."
The two-leg home and away battle with Liverpool must be a hellish test.
The French media were understanding and tolerant.
Of course, maybe the French media likes to see Lille lose points.
As long as Marseille can continue to chase points, the suspense of the championship will become greater and greater!
A league without suspense definitely lacks room for hype.
...
The Red Army are about to visit Lille.
The whole city is restless and the football atmosphere is crazy.
When Hao Qiang and Nuomi were strolling around at night, they would be stopped by many fans eager to get autographs and take photos.
In less than a season, he seems to have become a top star in Ligue 1.
The data is enough to support his reputation.
26 goals have made him the most terrifyingly efficient striker in Ligue 1 in the past 20 years!
Lille is preparing for the war seriously, recharging its energy and being ready for action.
The Red Army arrived in Lille on Wednesday evening, causing a sensation throughout the city.
In an interview at the pre-match press conference, Rudi Garcia admitted that the strength gap between Lille and Liverpool was very large, but the team was not without opportunities.
Liverpool coach Benitez was asked by the French media about his views on Hao Qiang in an interview before the game.
"Lille's Chinese forward Hao Qiang has played the best efficiency in Ligue 1 in the past 20 years. Are you worried about him causing trouble for Liverpool's defense?"
Benitez seemed very relaxed when faced with this problem.
"Maybe the Chinese forward is very good in Ligue 1, but I think this may be related to the contempt that many teams in Ligue 1 have for him. If he can produce the data of this season every season, then he can prove that he is very good.
In fact, forwards who have performed very well in Ligue 1 in the past few years have not been successful in the Premier League.
In the past ten years, no outstanding forward trained in Ligue 1 has truly made a name for himself in the Premier League.
So I don’t think Liverpool need to make a fuss, the Chinese striker is very good in Ligue 1, but it’s not something that should make us panic.”
Benitez's remarks caused an uproar in Chinese football.
Hao Qiang’s fans criticized Benitez on social platforms and message areas.
"You have brought Liverpool into the ditch, why are you pretending?"
"The runner-up in the Premier League last season failed to qualify for the Champions League group stage this season, so why are they pretending to be a strong Premier League team here?"
"One draw and one loss against Lyon in the group stage led to elimination from the Champions League. How can you forget it so quickly?"
"That's right, you can't even beat Lyon. Do you really think you were the Champions League champion and runner-up that year?"
The next night, Moroi Stadium.
Hao Qiang stood in the tunnel and looked at Liverpool's starting lineup.
The mind is agitated.
How could he not be excited when some of the stars he had only seen on TV or in the news were standing in front of him?
Carragher, Mascherano, Gerrard, Torres...
Liverpool's lineup is indeed not a bit better than Lille's.
If we say Hao Qiang, Hazard, Rami, and Cabaye are the stars of the T0 echelon of Ligue 1.
But looking at European football, they cannot escape the ranks of "stars of hope".
Whether it is possible to transform from a new star to a star.
It seems that the transformation cannot be completed in Ligue 1.
Even if they win the Ligue 1 title, they won't be convincing enough.
Just like the Lyon dynasty, they only continuously cultivated new stars. Except for seasoned veterans like Juninho, there are almost no players who can be promoted to top stars due to Lyon's dominance of Ligue 1.
And Liverpool has many recognized top stars.
Even if Liverpool has never won the Premier League title.
But the UEFA Champions League title in 2005, the UEFA Champions League runner-up position in 2007, and Torres' victory over Germany in the European Cup final are all their capital to become top stars.
"Are you too nervous?"
Azar suddenly whispered to Hao Qiang.
Because he found that Hao Qiang's hand seemed to be shaking a few times.
Hao Qiang's expression changed and he said in a deep voice: "I'm excited!"
Being able to play against a Premier League giant like Liverpool and compete with so many top stars.
How could you not be excited?
The starting players of both teams appear.
The Moroi Stadium was packed and the atmosphere was fanatical.
Lille fans waved flags, held up slogans and shouted cheering slogans in unison!
Lille players can also feel that the fans are extremely excited today.
Liverpool has experienced hundreds of battles and experienced countless big scenes, so naturally they are accustomed to this kind of atmosphere.
What's more, the atmosphere in the Premier League itself is recognized around the world as extremely fanatical.
They seemed to have normal expressions and were content with the situation. They were dismissive of the Lille generals. Even the man who dominated the Ligue 1 scorer list, the Chinese forward named Hao Qiang, they only took a quick glance and ignored him.
Top strikers have seen a lot.
Hao Qiang will definitely not be ranked.
Chinese Warcraft?
Can he be stronger than Drogba, the monster of war who tortured countless people across the battlefield?
There are no great gods in French armor, and there are little demons everywhere.
And once they left Ligue 1, many little monsters who had made a name for themselves in Ligue 1 were killed by the top players in the top competitions!
In the end, everyone disappeared, and most of them just lived in the top leagues to make ends meet.
Hao Qiang doesn't care about Liverpool's attitude and temperament at all.
During the kick-off ceremony, he looked determined and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.
But he kept his wits about him.
The battle with Liverpool must be the strongest challenge in his career.
Gearing up for a big fight!
Rudy Garcia and Benitez stood on the sidelines supervising the battle with serious expressions.
In this contest, Benitez did not take Rudy Garcia seriously.
Rudy Garcia is focused on nothing.
Even though Liverpool's performance this season has dropped a lot compared to before, the ups and downs have been dramatic.
But this will still be a very cruel test for Lille.
Nothing can be taken lightly.
Lille set up a 433 formation at home.
French journalists in the press gallery were worried.
The courage to face Liverpool at home is worthy of praise, but courage means risks.
