In the first leg of the Champions League 1/8 final, Liverpool lost 2-5 at home by Real Madrid. The turf of the Anfield stadium in this game was very wet and slippery, and the players on the field slipped many times, causing heated discussions among netizens.
A small amount of watering before the game is to keep the field moist and improve the rolling of the ball, different watering degrees, suitable for different styles of teams, so the choice of how much water to water before the game is also part of the home advantage, however, this Anfield is like an ice rink, both players have been affected to a certain extent.
Just two minutes into the game, Real Madrid's backfield was broken, Gakpo and his teammates cooperated, and after winning the ball in the clinker box, his feet slipped to kill the opportunity, and then Camavinga's relief also stumbled. In the 14th minute, Courtois's mistake was caused by the garlic at his feet, and midfielders Camavinga and Henderson slipped one after another, which led to this attack. The commentator Su Dong couldn't help but say: "It feels like the venue is indeed a little too much water, and the shoes are not wearing correctly." ”
In the 26th minute, Alaba slipped and was unable to insist on being replaced by Nacho. According to Western media reports after the match, he suffered a right thigh injury and may not be able to play in the next few weeks. In less than 30 minutes of play, the players from both teams combined slipped or fell, Real Madrid lost the ball and injured the goal, the Reds also missed the perfect opportunity, and watering the turf too much was a disservice to others.
On social media, many netizens have expressed their views on this matter, and some netizens posted pictures that directly compared Anfield to an F1 track in the rain:
"Has Anfield turned into an ice rink?"
"So many people slipped at Anfield and it reminds me of the Super Bowl."
"At Anfield, the spectators were 12th and Turf was 13th."
"Anfield, you can skate, buddies, you can play buddies, but don't play yourself."
"Anfield today's turf is suitable for Wu Dajing and Hanyu, and everyone can slide on it."
Interestingly, after Liverpool's 2-2 draw away at Fulham in the first round of this season's Premier League, Klopp complained that the surface of the pitch was too dry. In response, Fulham officials posted photos of the stadium watering with the caption: "The turf at Craven Farm looked lush yesterday." "Could it be that this is why Anfield is slippery?