I became the Premier League’s youngest manager

Before Hyung-min could take any action after losing a player, Liverpool's star right-back Trent-Alexander Arnold stepped up to take a free kick awarded to Robertson. He curled the ball gently into Burnley's penalty box.

"Stop it!" Arthur cried in frustration.

Liverpool didn't have many players with significant height, which was a small advantage for Burnley. The absence of Liverpool's central defender, Virgil van Dijk, who was considered a significant threat during set-pieces due to his physical strength and football intelligence, had worked in Burnley's favor.

As Liverpool's starting central defenders, Ibrahima Konate and Joel Matip, rose to meet the free kick, Burnley's own center-back duo, James Tarkowski and Ben Mee, positioned themselves to challenge. The bodies collided in the air, and Tarkowski, with perfect timing and positioning, managed to head the ball clear.

By design or luck, Tarkowski's clearance found Burnley's central midfielder, Josh Brownhill, positioned outside the penalty box.

"Good!" Hyung-min and Arthur simultaneously clenched their fists as they watched the ball make its way to Brownhill, a key player capable of launching dangerous attacks with his strong passing range.

Despite Burnley missing the creativity of Hannibal Mabry, Brownhill was capable of linking up with attackers. Dwight McNeil and Karim Adeyemi, Burnley's left-wing forwards, sprinted forward, calling out for the ball as they anticipated a counterattack.

Liverpool's goalkeeper, Alisson, had come up to the halfway line, racing back to protect his goal as Burnley's attackers advanced. Liverpool's left-back Andrew Robertson and central midfielder Thiago quickly moved towards the two Burnley forwards.

Just as Brownhill prepared to turn and make the crucial pass, Liverpool center-back Joel Matip made an unexpected move. As he raced back into Burnley's half, Matip extended his leg to intercept the ball, inadvertently colliding with Brownhill.

"this!" Hyung-min and Arthur sighed in disappointment.

Matip either managed to win the ball or commit a foul, but his perfectly timed foul allowed Liverpool to regain their shape defensively. Matip protested his innocence to the referee, but after a brief verbal warning, he escaped punishment.

Hyung-min, observing the situation, finally accepted that he could no longer carry on with Burnley's current tactics. He turned to Arthur.

"Arthur, tell Jack, Jacob, and Nathan to prepare replacements."

Arthur, slightly confused by his manager's sudden decision, responded, "…huh?"

"It's unfortunate, but I think that's it for today. If we can get a point here at Anfield, it won't be a complete failure," Hyung-min said, with an air of finality.

Arthur was about to protest but chose not to, sensing the heavy defeat weighing on his manager. "... Then who should be replaced?"

"Chris. Kareem. Dwight—all of them," Hyung-min answered.

Minutes later, the substitute board went up, and the crowd at Anfield erupted with boos as Burnley made a drastic substitution—taking off all three attackers and bringing on two midfielders and one defender. The decision to reinforce their defense in the face of Liverpool's relentless attack marked Burnley's commitment to an ultra-defensive stance.

Captain Ben Mee and central defender James Tarkowski, aware of the change in approach, took their places to form a compact two-line defense, preparing to endure 30 more minutes of Liverpool's offensive onslaught.

0 shots, 0 shots on target, 0 corners, 5 yellow cards, 1 red card. Burnley's expected score: 0.0.

Despite the efforts of their goalkeeper and defenders, Burnley's performance was dismal. The match ended in a frustrating draw, marking the worst result since Hyung-min took over.

In the away team's locker room, the atmosphere was somber as the players absorbed the aftereffects of what felt like a defeat, despite the draw.

"I'm sorry. I had poor judgment. I tried to go head-to-head with Liverpool at Anfield," Hyung-min began, his face tired and apologetic.

The players, who had braced for criticism, were taken aback by their manager's humility.

"I don't think a draw against Liverpool is good enough. What I promised was that we would play our football, and today we didn't do that," Hyung-min continued, looking around at the team.

"But everyone worked really hard. I take full responsibility for the result today, so no one needs to blame themselves," he added.

In a quiet corner, Hannibal Mabry, who had been sent off earlier, stood with a towel over his head, his grief palpable. A sob or a wail escaped him, but he quickly stifled it with his own hand.

"We'll do better next time. Let's show that Turf Moor is not easy for anyone," Hyung-min encouraged, his voice firm despite the disappointment.

The players, still feeling the sting of their defeat, rallied together. Their quiet but determined cheer filled the room.

At the post-match press conference, Hyung-min stood before the flashing lights of the media, trying to suppress his frustration.

"Yes, Henry Carter from the BCC Evening News. Hannibal Mabry was sent off today. Burnley failed to cause an upset at Anfield due to the young prospect's temper. What are your thoughts?" a reporter asked.

Hyung-min fought the urge to click his tongue. Press conferences had never gotten any easier for him, and he was keenly aware of the narrative the reporters wanted to create.

"No, I don't think so. Burnley didn't deal well with Liverpool's attack, but that was my fault. Any player would have had to stop Andrew Robertson in that situation, and that's not an issue of age or temperament," Hyung-min answered, maintaining composure.

Questions from the reporters kept coming, each one probing deeper into the team's lackluster performance.

"Yes, David Lornham from the Manchester Evening Post. Burnley were dismal today, failing to score a single shot. Could it be that Burnley's players have failed to keep up with your tactics?" another reporter pressed.

Hyung-min sighed inwardly. "I think Burnley has a good squad. The problem today was that I tried to go toe-to-toe with Liverpool at Anfield, and that was a tactical failure on my part. We need to rethink our approach moving forward."

"Then can we expect changes to Burnley's tactics in the future?" a reporter asked without warning.

Liverpool's press officer, watching from the side, tried to intervene, but Hyung-min waved him off.

"No. I think our approach is sound, and the result today, despite the challenges, reinforces that. There are no changes planned at this point," he responded, keeping his stance firm.

Meanwhile, across town, Jurgen Klopp's press conference showcased the stark contrast. Klopp, the renowned manager of Liverpool, took the opportunity to praise Burnley and their manager, despite his team's disappointing draw at home.

"… It's still early in the season, and we're just focusing on accumulating points. The two points we missed today may feel like a regret, but one point might actually prove valuable in the end," Klopp said, calmly addressing reporters.

He praised Liverpool's squad and offered words of support for Burnley's manager. "Burnley's change of manager and tactical shift have been impressive. Kim has done a remarkable job in such a short time, and I'm genuinely excited to see how Burnley develops in the second half of the season."

As Hyung-min watched Klopp's press conference unfold, he checked the online reports. Burnley's draw was viewed as a moral victory, but the narrative painted him and his team as having been outclassed by Liverpool.

Trying to console himself with the result, Hyung-min couldn't shake the bitter feeling of inadequacy, but he promised himself he would learn and grow from this experience.