Chinese Sports Channel.
In recent years, the Premier League had continued to grow, fueled by the fierce competition among the Big Six.
This had attracted the attention of many chinese fans, leading to Premier League matches being regularly broadcast and analyzed by Longguo Sports Channel.
The clash between Liverpool and Manchester City was no exception.
Both clubs were giants in the league, and their managers, Guardiola and Klopp, were old rivals from their Bundesliga days. The level of interest was massive.
Inside the broadcast studio, commentators Zhan Jun and Zhang Lu analyzed the first half of the match.
"This is TV No. 1 Sports Channel!"
"Welcome back, everyone! We're about to bring you the second half of Liverpool versus Manchester City!"
"I'm Zhan Jun, alongside Zhang Lu, and we'll be taking you through the rest of this game!"
"Liverpool took the lead early on, but Manchester City responded with three goals, including an Aguero hat trick!"
"Let's see what adjustments Klopp will make for the second half!"
Zhan Jun turned to Zhang Lu. "Director Zhang, what do you think Klopp will change?"
Zhang Lu quickly analyzed the situation.
"Liverpool's midfield was a disaster in the first half. Emre was completely out of form, making multiple mistakes that directly led to goals."
"He needs to be taken off."
Zhan Jun nodded. "Absolutely!"
As a Liverpool fan, he had barely held back his frustration in the first half. If he weren't on live commentary, he might have been shouting at the screen.
"Looks like Klopp made a change at halftime! Emre is off, and coming on is... wait, what?"
"Pierre?"
Zhan Jun was taken aback as he read the information handed to him by the production team.
Zhang Lu looked at him with curiosity.
"Pierre! A mixed-race player of Chinese descent!"
"A product of La Masia's youth academy, he was promoted to Barcelona's first team but had his contract terminated shortly after!"
"I didn't expect this—he's joined Liverpool and has been given the number 10 jersey!"
"This is definitely worth keeping an eye on!"
Zhan Jun's voice carried a hint of excitement.
Pierre had chinese heritage, making him feel like one of their own. And now, he was playing for Liverpool, Zhan Jun's favorite club.
He conveniently ignored the controversy surrounding Pierre's departure from Barcelona.
TV No. 1 had no interest in discussing the Football Association's politics.
So, instead, he focused on the positives.
"A descendant of a chinese!"
"A young player handed the number 10 jersey right after joining—he must be talented! Klopp must have high expectations for him!"
Zhang Lu shared the enthusiasm.
But while the commentators were intrigued, many online fans were not.
Due to past controversies and Football Association smear campaigns, Pierre wasn't particularly popular among chinese netizens.
[Damn! Isn't this Pierre the guy who got banned recently?]
[He refused to apologize for attacking someone in Barcelona and got kicked out! Liverpool really takes in all kinds of trash!]
[Liverpool gave him the number 10? He better be good!]
[A total fraud.]
[A disgrace to chinese football!]
[Thinks he's some superstar. Who does he think he is?]
The second half began.
The referee blew the whistle.
"Manchester City in possession to start the half!"
"Aguero plays it back to De Bruyne!"
"City are slowing things down, passing patiently!"
It was clear that City weren't in a rush.
With a two-goal lead, they could afford to control the tempo and dictate the game.
Klopp, however, was getting anxious on the sidelines.
He rushed to the coaching area, waving his arms frantically.
"Press forward!"
"Press!"
"Take back control of the game!"
Liverpool pushed up the field, pressing aggressively.
But Manchester City stayed composed, keeping possession with their crisp passing.
Then, at just the right moment, De Bruyne spotted an opening.
He sent a precise through ball past Liverpool's advancing midfield.
Straight to Aguero.
This was City's signature style. They lured teams in with their patient passing before suddenly striking like a dagger to the heart.
Aguero received the ball.
He turned quickly—
But Pierre was already there.
Pierre had been watching Aguero closely, waiting for this exact moment.
He had deliberately left a gap in Liverpool's defense.
If City didn't see an opening, they would just keep passing the ball around, which was the last thing Liverpool needed.
But by creating an illusion of space, Pierre baited De Bruyne into making that pass.
And the moment it came, he pounced.
Aguero saw Pierre charging in but didn't panic.
To him, Pierre was just another unknown youngster. A nobody.
In fact, he found it laughable that Liverpool had given this kid the number 10 jersey.
Confidently, Aguero flicked the ball forward, preparing to accelerate past him.
But the ball never reached him.
Pierre had already anticipated Aguero's movement, stepping into the passing lane and cutting it off effortlessly.
With one swift touch, he hooked the ball away and turned sharply.
Then, spotting Mane open on the wing, he launched a clean pass out wide.
Aguero froze.
He had been read like a book.
No!
He had just underestimated Pierre.
[Negative emotion value from Aguero +360]
Pierre smirked.
Aguero wasn't too shaken yet.
But that could change.
Time to crank up the pressure.
Liverpool counterattacked swiftly.
After a series of quick passes, Firmino found himself surrounded by defenders.
With no clear options, he forced a shot—
Straight into the goalkeeper's arms.
City immediately launched a counter of their own, sending a long pass back to Aguero.
Aguero tracked the ball, preparing to bring it down and turn.
But as soon as he spun—
Pierre was already there.
Like a shadow.
With a perfectly timed move, Pierre stole the ball cleanly before Aguero even realized what had happened.
Aguero's heart sank.
He had been read again.
Damn...
He really was being seen through.
[Negative emotion value from Aguero +675]
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