This Champions League group match against Sevilla was also the 100th official game that Willard played for Liverpool, so it is still very memorable.
Especially the team's 4-1 victory, with Velarde scoring twice. Both the team's fans and Velarde's personal fans were very happy.
In 100 games of playing time, Willard scored 203 goals, averaging more than 2 goals per game, which is really daunting.
In addition, Willard's total annual goals in 2017 also reached 100 goals, once again breaking the three-digit mark. And it's only September, and everyone has a hunch that Velarde is expected to surpass his 132 goals last year and set a new world record for total annual goals.
If he wins six crowns in the year, or even seven crowns, and if the total number of goals in the year reaches a new record, not only this year's World Player of the Year and the Ballon d'Or, but next year's Lawrence Award will probably go to Willard.
After the European war and domestic cup competition began, Liverpool's schedule began to become tense.
Three days later, on September 16, Liverpool welcomed their opponent Burnley in the fifth round of the Premier League at home.
Burnley performed well in the first four rounds, with two wins, one draw and one loss, ranking 7th in the standings. The goal of visiting Anfield in this game is to maintain a tie and win, and strive to get 1 point.
Although Liverpool's record of winning six titles in the year is terrifying, the recent schedule has been tight and Liverpool must rotate. Moreover, they lost to Manchester City in the last round and played a Champions League match with Sevilla three days ago. Enli is not completely immune to the possibility of an upset.
However, during the game, although Liverpool did make certain rotations, Burnley had no chance at all.
Under Liverpool's successive attacks, Burnley was unable to hold on for long, not to mention counterattacking, before it fell.
In the 17th minute, Willard dribbled the ball from the left past two people, cut inside, dribbled horizontally, and shot from the left side of the penalty area into the far corner.
The ball drew a wonderful arc, bypassed the goalkeeper's fingers, and flew into the goal against the far post.
Willard opened the scoring and Liverpool led 1-0.
After taking the lead, the game became much easier to play. Even if Liverpool did not shrink their formation, Burnley had to try to counterattack when they got the ball. After all, the score is already behind, and if you continue to defend, you will lose. You can only try a counterattack to see if you can equalize the score.
But Liverpool did not give them a chance. The addition of Van Dijk objectively strengthened Liverpool's defense, and with Willard returning to cover from time to time, it was difficult for Burnley to attack with a threat, let alone make progress. The ball is gone.
And Liverpool's frontcourt attack is not something Burnley can resist.
Although the schedule is tight, it is only the beginning of the season and everyone is not exhausted yet.
In the 31st minute, Willard's movement in the middle attracted the attention of many people in Burnley. Salah passed two people on the right and crossed the penalty area.
Velarde made a move to meet the ball and hit the goalkeeper, knocking the goalkeeper down. Two defenders also flew to block the hole of the gun. As a result, Velarde did not shoot, but raised his foot and leaked the ball to the other side.
Firmino stepped in from the side, met the ball with a volley, and easily scored the ball into the empty goal.
Liverpool leads 2-0.
Before the end of the first half, Liverpool scored another victory. Willard took a direct free kick and sent the ball into the dead corner of Burnley's goal.
Willard scored twice to help Liverpool secure a 3-0 victory. Therefore, Klopp changed two people during the halftime break, letting Firmino and Henderson take a rest, and replaced Salah again when the game lasted more than 60 minutes in the second half.
Despite this, Liverpool still took another corner kick opportunity in the 69th minute, and substitute Sturridge scored a header, locking the score at 4-0.
In the end, Liverpool defeated Burnley 4-0 and won the fifth round of the league.
Unfortunately, both Manchester City and Manchester United won this round. Fortunately, Chelsea, who had the same points as Liverpool, tied 0-0 with Arsenal, falling behind Liverpool in points, and the Red Army stabilized its third place position.
The intensive schedule will continue next.
Just three days later, on September 19, in the third round of the EFL Cup, Liverpool challenged Leicester City away from home.
In this game, Klopp did not hesitate to choose a large rotation, using many substitute players and youth team players. Just like last season, if you can win, win, if you can't win, forget it.
Fortunately, Leicester City had the same idea. They didn't pay enough attention to the English League Cup and sent a substitute lineup.
In this way, with Liverpool sending the physically energetic Willard, with Willard's header in the 27th minute of the first half and a long-range goal in the 56th minute of the second half, Liverpool secured 2-0. Victory.
Although Leicester City pulled a goal back through a quick counterattack in the 87th minute before the end of the game, Liverpool still narrowly defeated Leicester City 2-1 away from home and advanced to the next round.
