In the 25th round of the Premier League, Manchester City defeated reigning champions Liverpool 2-1 away, further fueling the intrigue of the championship race. But one of the most interesting moments of the evening at Anfield was not the goals, but the reaction in the stands: the hosts' fans "greeted" Manchester City defender Mark Gehry with whistles every time he got possession of the ball.
The root of this situation goes much further. Last summer, Liverpool sent an offer of over £35 million to Crystal Palace for the 25-year-old defender, but the deal failed. During the winter transfer window, the English player, whose contract runs until June 30th, moved to City for £20 million plus bonuses. It was noticeable that this background also affected the mood of the stands.
After the game, Gexi reacted to this episode calmly, even with humor:
"To be honest, I don't know why (laughs). But I can't control what their fans think about me. "I only thank our fans - they supported me throughout the entire game," said the defender.
Continuing his thought, Gexi emphasized that the most important key to playing in such an environment is mental stability. He said that pressure is always present at such a stadium - especially when playing against a team with high pressing. But the decisive thing is how you will behave in the next action, even if you make a mistake.
"It could be a mistake. But the important thing is what you do next. You must always focus on the next move, on how you benefit your teammates," he added.
In short, there was a lot of whistling at Anfield, but for Gexi it was like a "psychological test" - and he passed it calmly, as if on an exam. Now, the main thing is to maintain this quality in the upcoming important matches.
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