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"Being able to beat Middlesbrough 4–0 at home was more important than anything else."

After the match against Middlesbrough, Yang Yang accepted an interview with the media according to the club's arrangements.

"I don't think this was my achievement alone. As I understand it, no one can accomplish anything by themselves in a football match. This was the result of the efforts of everyone on the team."

Yang Yang was full of anticipation and confidence for the new season.

"Yes, we've played quite well over the past two seasons. We've won a major trophy each year, which is no easy feat. But I think that for a club like Liverpool, we shouldn't be satisfied with that."

"As I've always said, this is a very unique club. From the day I set foot in Liverpool, people kept telling me that this club had something very special, something other clubs didn't have. As Liverpool players, we need to preserve that properly."

"There's no doubt that Liverpool have been away from the very top for a long time. But I believe that the fans and players here are always ready. We're one of the strongest teams in European football, and we're capable of striving for more important things."

Regarding the team's summer signings, Yang Yang said he was very satisfied. The several new arrivals were all highly capable players.

"Gareth Barry is already a famous Premier League star. He's an outstanding professional and an excellent passer. He's also quite good defensively, and he's mature and experienced."

"Gareth Bale is very young. Although we play in the same position, he's different from me. He's faster than I am, while I'm better at dribbling. But I don't think there will be any conflict between us. We've talked, and he's a very good player."

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