Chapter 229 A New Record For Winning Streak! Klopp Totally Convinced

Su Luo's free kick left Liverpool reeling. After the goal, Klopp was beside himself on the sidelines, nearly tearing his hair out in frustration.

To be fair, Henderson's tackle wasn't a problem—if he hadn't fouled, Su Luo could've easily passed to Ajal, creating an even more dangerous situation. But who would've thought Su Luo's free kick would be as deadly as a penalty? Actually, even more accurate than most penalties! It was almost unreal.

Liverpool had the slight edge in the first 10 minutes, making it tough for Chelsea to break through their defense. But now, Liverpool would have to think twice before committing any fouls near the box—one moment of hesitation could cost them dearly.

With the momentum shifted, Chelsea took control of the game, applying relentless high pressure that kept Liverpool pinned in their half. The waves of attacks grew more intense, leaving Liverpool's players struggling to keep up.

Klopp watched nervously from the touchline, his heart racing every time Su Luo got the ball. Watching too many of these kinds of games could give someone a heart attack. It was just too intense.

In the 29th minute, Su Luo took another free kick from near the touchline. He delivered it perfectly into the penalty area! Lukaku rose to meet it, heading the ball straight at Mignolet, who took it full in the face and collapsed on the spot.

Mignolet had nearly sacrificed himself to stop that goal, ending up with a nosebleed and a mild concussion. The game was paused, with Karius warming up on the sidelines, ready to step in. Fortunately, Mignolet managed to stop the bleeding and continued playing.

The game resumed after a 5-minute break. Despite being dazed, Mignolet seemed to gain a new determination, saving consecutive shots from Ajar, Lukaku, and Su Luo.

Frustrated, Su Luo decided to up the ante.

On the other end, Liverpool, spurred on by their goalkeeper's heroics, launched a counterattack. Coutinho was in exceptional form—he collected the ball, turned past Kante, surged past Matic, and charged at the Chelsea defense!

With perfect timing, Coutinho threaded a pass between the defenders to Firmino.

"Coutinho's through! Firmino's one-on-one with Courtois!" Zhan Jun's voice was tense with excitement. Liverpool's counterattack had been beautiful to watch. If they could equalize before halftime, the second half would be electric.

Firmino tried to place the ball into the far corner past Courtois, but it grazed the post and went out for a goal kick.

Firmino had missed a golden opportunity!

Klopp was livid, throwing his hat to the ground in frustration. How could they miss that?

Firmino dropped to his knees, disbelief written all over his face.

The first half ended with Chelsea leading 1-0, but Liverpool had reason to hope.

Chelsea continued to press in the second half. In the 51st minute, Su Luo sent a brilliant pass to Moses, who was unmarked as he burst into the penalty area!

"Moses! One-on-one with the keeper! He goes for the far corner!" Zhan Jun's voice peaked in anticipation. "Oh no! He's missed it, just like Firmino in the first half!"

Now it was Moses' turn to drop to his knees in despair.

The opportunity Su Luo had so skillfully created was wasted, and Chelsea's misfortune was quick to follow.

In the 57th minute, Liverpool launched another classic counterattack, bypassing Chelsea's high press with quick, precise passes.

Coutinho, ever the playmaker, switched the ball to the left with a clever pass to Milner, who surged forward. Wijnaldum arrived late in the box and powered a header past Courtois to equalize!

"Liverpool equalizes! Wijnaldum with a brilliant header!" Zhan Jun exclaimed. "Klopp's adjustments have really paid off, and Liverpool have found their fighting spirit!"

"But there are still 30 minutes left in the game. Chelsea doesn't need to worry. They still have Su Luo, who can always create miracles," Zhan Jun reassured the audience.

There's a saying in European football: when Su Luo's team is leading, they're strong; when they're behind, they're even more terrifying.

Every time Su Luo's team falls behind, he seems to unleash a godlike power, leaving his opponents in despair.

After Liverpool's equalizer, Chelsea remained calm. It was Liverpool who began to falter, their sharp attacks from earlier suddenly losing their edge.

Sure enough, it was time for the Ballon d'Or winner, Su Luo, to take center stage.

He dropped deeper into midfield, turning Chelsea's 3-4-3 formation into a 3-4-1-2. From his new position, Su Luo started delivering key passes and taking long shots whenever he saw an opening.

If the shot went in, it was a bonus; if not, it still kept the pressure on Liverpool, stacking the odds in Chelsea's favor.

Liverpool's goal was under siege.

"Su Luo picks out Lukaku in the penalty area! Lukaku! Oh no, he's mishandled the ball and missed the chance!" Zhan Jun groaned. "With just a better first touch, Lukaku could've scored in any way he liked! Another brilliant pass from Su Luo wasted!"

Lukaku knew he'd messed up and quickly gave Su Luo a thumbs up in apology.

Chelsea kept up the pressure. Su Luo dribbled horizontally across the edge of the box, shaking off Wijnaldum and Henderson before unleashing a powerful shot!

"Su Luo shoots! What a strike! But it hits the post! So unlucky!" Zhan Jun shouted. "Mignolet was beaten, but Liverpool survives!"

Despite the near-miss, Su Luo didn't look frustrated; instead, he smiled—a sight that sent chills down Henderson's spine.

This man wasn't just the Ballon d'Or winner; he was someone you could never take lightly.

At the 66-minute mark, Su Luo once again demonstrated his brilliance. He danced around the edge of the penalty area, displaying skills reminiscent of Ronaldinho. Henderson was nearly pulling his jersey to stop him, but it was in vain. Su Luo nutmegged Wijnaldum, elegantly slipped past Henderson with an oxtail flick and a pick-and-roll move, and then spun the ball past Lovren to break into the penalty area with ease.

In just 4 seconds, he had dribbled past three players!

Su Luo's shot was blocked by Milner's flying tackle, but the chaos he created sent the entire Liverpool defense into a panic, even inducing a sense of despair. Even if Su Luo had been kept quiet for 80 minutes, he could always explode into a god-level performance at any critical moment, becoming unstoppable!

Klopp stood on the sidelines, dumbfounded and motionless.

Chelsea won a corner, and Su Luo moved into position. The shot he just took had already stacked multiple buffs in his favor. Karma was on his side.

"I'm sorry, but there's no way this ball isn't going in. It's destined to be a goal!" Su Luo muttered to himself.

Ajer took a tactical corner, passing it short to Su Luo, who pulled out wide to receive the ball. Both Milner and Wijnaldum closed in to prevent him from crossing. The angle was tight, and it wasn't an easy shot. But Su Luo, with his left foot, curled the ball towards the far post.

Mignolet initially thought the ball was going to fly over the crossbar and let it go. But by the time he realized his mistake, it was too late. The ball dipped at a bizarre angle and crashed into the far corner of the net!

"Oh! Oh! Oh! Su Luo's world-class strike from near the sideline! It looked like a cross, but it went straight in!"

"Two goals for Su Luo! He's put Chelsea back in the lead! The Ballon d'Or winner always comes through in the clutch!"

This goal completely shattered Liverpool's fighting spirit. Su Luo's presence loomed large, making it difficult for his opponents to muster the energy to compete.

Chelsea celebrated jubilantly. Victory in this match would set a new record for consecutive wins in European league football—23 straight victories!

After scoring, Su Luo ran to the bench, grabbed his phone, and took a selfie with his teammates in front of the loyal home fans. The stylish celebration sent the Stamford Bridge crowd into a frenzy, with cheers and songs echoing through the stadium.

For the remainder of the match, Liverpool were entirely on the back foot, unable to create any meaningful counterattacks. In the dying moments, Su Luo almost set up Pedro for another goal, but Pedro, fresh off the bench, hadn't yet found his rhythm and missed the opportunity.

Chelsea ultimately secured a 2-1 victory over Liverpool.

"A new record! Chelsea have won 23 consecutive matches! They've surpassed Real Madrid's previous record of 22 straight wins!"

"Su Luo's brace was crucial; he was the key to this victory!"

"This also reaffirms the credibility of the Ballon d'Or—Su Luo is a rock-solid superstar, the cornerstone of Chelsea's success!"

After the match, Klopp wore a pained expression.

"We had our chances, but unfortunately, Su Luo played as brilliantly as ever. Against a player of his caliber, you can't expect him to make mistakes—you have to overpower him with sheer strength. It seems we lack that decisive edge. Everyone on the team needs to reflect on this."

Chelsea's coach, Conte, remained level-headed despite the victory.

"Winning streaks are just numbers. The only thing that matters is the championship."

"Manchester City won as well, so we're still only 6 points ahead. The title race is far from over, and we can't afford to relax."

"Plus, we have Arsenal coming up in a few days. That will be a real test of the players' endurance."

Indeed, halfway through the season, Chelsea's players were already showing signs of fatigue. During the game, Marcos Alonso collapsed without any contact. Although he wasn't injured, he mentioned that his muscles felt tight, and he was on the verge of injury. Other players also showed significant signs of fatigue after 70 minutes, which was concerning given the intense schedule of matches across all competitions.

If anything goes wrong, all these efforts could go to waste.

Before Chelsea could catch their breath, the 24th round of the Premier League arrived—Arsenal was coming to challenge them!

Even Chelsea fans felt suffocated by the packed schedule; it was just too intense! Arsenal had two extra days of rest, allowing them to be fresh and ready, while Chelsea had to push through with gritted teeth.

For this match, Conte decided to rotate the squad. Key players like Kante, Azpilicueta, Matic, Marcos Alonso, Rudiger, and Lukaku were all rested. Even Courtois was benched, giving backup goalkeeper Begovic a chance to play.

The defense featured three center-backs: Gary Cahill, David Luiz, and veteran John Terry. Willian and Chalobah were placed at wing-back positions, with Su Luo and Cesc Fabregas controlling the midfield. Su Luo was playing in a midfield role for the first time!

Up front, the attacking trio consisted of Mount, Pedro, and Ajer.

Such an unusual starting lineup left Arsenal's coach Wenger puzzled.

Arsenal fielded their strongest lineup:

Goalkeeper: Cech

Defenders: Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal

Midfielders: Ramsey, Xhaka, Cazorla

Forwards: Walcott, Sanchez, Giroud

The successive tough matches had taken a toll on Chelsea, giving Arsenal hope that they could topple the league leaders. All of England was watching Arsenal's performance with bated breath.

Would today be the day they slay the giant?

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