[Leo Lin Has Taken Over All Golf Resources in Southeastern Merseyside!]
[Northern Merseyside Golf Course Boss Publicly Slams Leo Lin's Actions!]
[Bale Officially Announced as the Face of Leo Lin's Golf Course, Calling It One of the Best Golf Courses He Has Ever Experienced!]
After saying goodbye to his rest day, Leo Lin returned to the club and continued competing.
After eliminating Ajax in the Champions League, Liverpool had already reached the semifinals, while the Premier League race continued. On April 6, Liverpool faced Fulham in the 24th round of the Premier League.
Because of the congested schedule and the number of matches still left to play, the teams behind them, including Manchester City, had already completed 26 rounds of Premier League matches. Even with two more games played, they were still five points behind Liverpool.
Liverpool's lead was getting bigger and bigger.
On the afternoon of April 6, Liverpool faced Fulham. Built around the herding-style pressing tactic and combined with several mastered tactical elements, Liverpool formed a brand-new attacking and defensive transition system, leaving Fulham completely at a loss.
"Fulham must be wondering what they can possibly do to stop Liverpool."
"The moment Fulham push forward, they're threatened by Liverpool's powerful transitions. But if Fulham only sit back and defend, they still can't stop Liverpool's attack."
"Salah carries the ball down the flank, taking his time!"
"He passes to Firmino, the tempo changes, and Liverpool suddenly accelerate!"
Liverpool raised the speed of the transition in an instant, and Fulham clearly could not keep up. Their shape was already breaking apart, with players losing position.
Liverpool's midfielders had pinned themselves against Fulham's back line, while Liverpool's forwards had already pushed into the most dangerous areas.
At that moment, Liverpool had attacking advantages over Fulham players in multiple areas of the front line.
"Mané drives forward with the ball. Cross!"
"Header! Leo Lin scores!"
"Fulham still couldn't mark him. They let Leo Lin get free again!"
"Leo Lin's heading ability is getting stronger and stronger. He's no longer Gullit 1.5T Dark Purple Gold Edition. His ability is becoming even stronger, even more ridiculous!"
Those words were said by Gullit himself. He no longer felt ashamed of that nickname. On the contrary, he was quite comfortable with it.
In the 44th minute, Firmino created a penalty chance. Leo Lin should have taken it, but he gave it to Fabinho instead.
Fabinho converted the penalty and finally scored the first goal of his Liverpool career.
Although Ocho also really wanted to take that penalty, he was a defender. Unless there was no other choice, he would not be allowed to stand over the spot.
For this match against Fulham, Liverpool had adjusted their lineup, and Ocho was able to start.
After going through that difficult period earlier, Klopp had seen Ocho's progress.
Although speed was still Ocho's biggest weakness, his improvement in heading and his increased physical strength meant he already had the level to start for a lower-table Premier League team. Being a substitute at Liverpool was also perfectly possible.
In the second half, Salah scored again. Liverpool defeated Fulham 3-0, secured the victory, and stretched their lead back to eight points.
Three days later, in the FA Cup quarterfinal, Aston Villa faced Liverpool. Klopp still fielded a reserve lineup, and in the end, thanks to Alisson's miraculous penalty saves, Liverpool eliminated Villa in a penalty shootout.
Alisson denied Aston Villa players twice from the spot, helping Liverpool knock out Villa and successfully advance to the next round of the FA Cup.
On April 12, in the 25th round of the Premier League, Liverpool hosted Cardiff City.
Facing Cardiff City, who had three tough midfielders in Gunnarsson, Manga, and Morrison, Liverpool did not change their style. Their herding-style pressing tactic still snapped those three midfield bruisers apart like a wooden stick.
The three of them failed to find any good chances to combine throughout the match. Whether in defensive coordination or attacking link-up play, they did not manage it even once.
Leo Lin shone brightly in this match. First, he assisted Firmino's goal, then immediately assisted Salah's. In the second half, his teammates created two penalties in a row, and Leo Lin personally stepped up and converted both.
In the end, Leo Lin finished with two goals and two assists, directly contributing to all four goals and helping the team crush Cardiff City 4-0.
After returning to English football and winning three matches in a row, Liverpool once again became a terrifying presence for every team.
Gullit looked through Liverpool's upcoming schedule. Every time he pointed to a team's name, it was like he was calling out the next lucky side waiting in line to take a beating.
"Premier League Round 26. Next up to face Liverpool are Huddersfield, who have been waiting in line for a long time. Let's hope they can get out in one piece against Leo Lin!"
Three days later.
"Oh my God!"
"Woooooah!"
"Leo Lin's beautiful long-range shot helps the team open the scoring!"
"It's been a long time since we last saw Leo Lin shoot from distance, and it's still this terrifying!"
"A familiar recipe!"
"In order to deal with Liverpool's attacks down the wings, Huddersfield have made their central defense thin."
"Stanković is being worked to exhaustion. He has to cover the flanks and also help the front line press. Huddersfield's tactic was very effective at first, but Stanković is going to get tired. Once he does, Huddersfield's tactic will collapse!"
"There's nothing they can do. Against Liverpool, Huddersfield managed to hold out until the second half before conceding. They've already done very well!"
"But unfortunately, they still couldn't escape Leo Lin's beating!"
As the match approached its end, Ocho received Mané's corner assist and added another goal for the team.
Ocho got his wish and scored another first-team goal. In the last three Premier League matches, Ocho had earned appearances in two of them, and he was extremely happy.
Watching Ocho celebrate, Scholes was happy as well. He was always glad to see hardworking players receive the rewards they deserved.
"Liverpool are planning to offer Ocho a new contract. Right now, Ocho's weekly wage is only a pitiful 5,000 pounds, the lowest of any player in Liverpool's first team."
"Reports say Liverpool intend to raise Ocho's weekly wage to around 30,000 pounds. That may not be high, but for Ocho, it is definitely a huge leap."
After defeating Huddersfield, Ocho received his brand-new contract that very night. A weekly wage of 30,000 pounds. Ocho's agent was also Barnett, and this was the highest weekly wage Barnett could secure for the current Ocho.
After signing the contract and receiving a 400,000-pound signing bonus, Ocho kept holding himself back. He held it in all the way to the club entrance, and then he saw Leo Lin.
It was just like before the new season began, when Klopp had called him up to the first team and no one had come to pick him up. The only person who had appeared at the club entrance was Leo Lin, standing right there at that very moment.
Ocho could not hold it in anymore.
He hugged Leo Lin and burst into tears.
Leo Lin hugged Ocho and laughed happily. Ever since they joined the youth academy, he and Ocho had become best friends, and he knew how difficult Ocho's family situation was.
This contract might not be worth mentioning among professional stars, but for a family like Ocho's, it was an enormous income beyond belief.
"Come on. My treat today. Eat whatever you want!"
"You said it!"
"I said it. Don't even think about leaving tonight unless you eat enough to make me cry!"
"Let's go! Hahahaha!"
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