Chapter 58 Ribery is so strong!
On the evening of January 12th, Manchester Old Trafford Stadium.
In the first leg of the League Cup semi-finals, the Bayswater Chinese challenged Manchester United away.
Before the game, no one thought that this little-known newly promoted team from the British Championship would dare to launch a fierce attack on Manchester United at the Old Trafford Stadium from the beginning.
Just like before the game, no one thought that Ferguson would arrange so many main players to start.
Goalkeeper: Howard;
Defense: Heinze, Sylvester, O'Shea and Phil Neville;
Midfield: Roy Keane and Fletcher partner Midfielder, in front are Rooney, Scholes and Ronaldo;
Forward: Saha.
Put aside injuries and suspensions, this is almost the strongest lineup that Manchester United can field at the moment.
This surprised everyone.
The commentator in charge of the live broadcast even exclaimed: "Isn't Ferguson planning to hold back for the double red meeting at the weekend?"
But what is even more surprising is that he took the lead in taking the initiative in the game. The right one turned out to be a Chinese from Bayswater.
Yang Cheng also had a carefully prepared lineup for this game.
Goalkeeper: Joe Hart;
Defence: Danny Collins, Jose Fonte, Koscielny and Kevin Fury;
Midfield: Leon Andreasson, Modric and Las ·Diarra in the center;
Forward: Ribery, Lambert and Alan Lennon.
Yang Cheng made adjustments in several positions of the main lineup.
Danny Collins, who has better defensive ability, replaced Capaldi.
Kevin Fury performed steadily, and Yang Cheng arranged for him to start.
Similarly, he also started the Danish midfielder Andreasen, who can also serve as a central defender and has better defense.
As for Lambert replacing Kitson, the important reason is that he needs the team to have a reliable ball-taking point in front.
In this regard, Lambert is better than Kitson.
The Chinese in Bayswater come prepared.
From the very beginning, Yang Cheng's players took the lead and launched a wave of attacks.
Through the team's skillful passing and cutting cooperation, they quickly controlled the advantage on the field and threatened Manchester United's goal.
But just 3 minutes later, Manchester United began to reverse the situation.
Yang Chengdu has to admit that in front of the midfield composed of Roy Keane, Scholes, and Fletcher, it is difficult for his players to gain an advantage for the time being.
However, the Bayswater Chinese were well prepared for this and began to hold on, waiting for the opportunity.
How fast is the game sense and reaction ability of the world-famous coach?
Yang Cheng had been taught many times in his previous life, but Ferguson's reaction speed still surprised him.
In just 5 minutes, Ferguson made the first adjustment of the game.
When Ronaldo took the ball on the right and wanted to break through Danny Collins, the latter successfully stole the ball.
The Portuguese is now just a flashy little Ronaldinho, not President Luo yet.
Ferguson immediately made adjustments.
The next time Manchester United attacked, Ronaldo appeared on the left, together with Rooney.
3 minutes later, after receiving a pass from Ronaldo on the left side of the penalty area, Saha broke into the left side of the penalty area and was knocked down by Koscielny and Jose Fonte.
For a time, the entire Old Trafford stadium was filled with cheers.
But the referee did not award a penalty kick.
The cheers suddenly turned into loud boos.
The momentum of 67,000 fans is really terrifying!
Yang Cheng couldn't hold himself back, and immediately walked to the sidelines, called Leon Andreasen over, and signaled him to retreat in time, not only to protect the defense line, but also to be in time. into position.
Modric and Lars Diarra should also pay attention to returning to defense.
In short, in one sentence, as long as you don't lose at Old Trafford tonight, or even lose only 1 goal, you will be considered a win.
The important reason why Yang Cheng chose Leon Andreasen instead of Huddlestone is that the Dane can play as a central defender, and he plays very well.
In the past period, Yang Cheng arranged targeted defense against Manchester United's wing attack.
As long as Manchester United's ball enters the thirty-meter area and reaches the wing, the full-back and central defender will open up.
Just like just now.
Rooney, Ronaldo and Saha are all on the left, which is the right of the Bayswater Chinese.
Kevin Fury followed out, and Koscielny's position also leaned out.
This resulted in a brief gap between Koscielny and José Font.
Saha decisively attacked this area and created a dangerous situation.
According to Yang Cheng's targeted training before the game, Andreasen should be in position in time after Koscielny pulls out.
At this time, a three-centre defender of Jose Fonte, Andreasen and Koscielny should be formed.
The advantage is that the central defenders on both sides can provide more powerful support to the full-backs.
After all, Manchester United's offensive players are much better than the Bayswater Chinese in terms of personal abilities.
But the requirements for the No. 4 player are relatively high.
And the team's situation on the field will be relatively unfavorable.
“It’s okay, it’s okay, come on, come on!!”
After Yang Cheng saw Andreasen off, he clapped hard and shouted loudly.
The game has just begun.
The Bayswater Chinese players are indeed not that good, but Manchester United's defense is not that strong.
Especially after losing Ferdinand and Gary Neville.
As long as the Bayswater Chinese seize the opportunity, they will definitely beat Manchester United!
…
London, north of Heathrow Airport, Chelsea training ground.
The match between Chelsea and Liverpool is tomorrow, and the Blues are playing at home.
Mourinho and the coaching staff watched the live broadcast at Old Trafford.
“The defense this guy arranged tonight is very interesting, a bit like Dutch football, especially Van Gaal’s.”
Mourinho served as assistant coach to Louis van Gaal at Barcelona.
The two frequently discussed tactics and even had arguments.
"The Bayswater Chinese are not the Netherlands, nor Ajax or Barcelona. Their strength is still weak."
Assistant coach Steve Clark shook his head and sighed.
“But at least he defended well.” Mourinho looked at the assistant Chelsea arranged for him and smiled.
Many people criticized his conservativeness.
But his coaching philosophy is to win first and then talk.
On the premise of winning, he will consider whether he played well.
“Their two central defenders often pull horizontally, and then sinking the 4th position, it feels a bit like a 5-back. It can indeed make up for the ability problems of the defense players to the maximum extent, but this cannot stop Manchester United. "
Another assistant coach Rui Faria analyzed.
Of course Mourinho knew, but he also saw details that others failed to notice. "Look at where Franck Ribery and Alan Lennon are?"
The live footage is not panoramic, and Manchester United has the advantage, so the game footage is often in Baysworth. Special Chinese half.
But as soon as the camera switches to the frontcourt, everyone will notice that both Ribery and Alan Lennon are sprinting.
On the contrary, forward Lambert is more responsible for the retreat.
The distance between Chelsea and Bayswater Chinese is so close, and there have been so many grievances in the past two years. Everyone at Chelsea naturally pays attention to this team, and they naturally know Yang Cheng's intentions.
Aaron Lennon is too fast.
Ribery's personal ability is also very strong.
As long as there is a slight flaw in Manchester United's defense, it may be penetrated immediately.
“I originally thought he would focus on defense tonight.” Clark smiled and shook his head.
He does not have the meticulous observation skills of Mourinho.
"Facing a strong enemy, blindly defending will only lead to a worse death, so he attacks at the beginning."
As he said this, he saw the situation of the game suddenly change.
After Lars Diarra stole Scholes in the midfield, he kicked the ball to Modric in front and then passed to Lambert.
Lambert caught the ball sideways and directly kicked the ball behind Heinze on the Manchester United defense.
Alan Lennon started quickly and sprinted forward as fast as he could.
From the live TV footage, it can be seen very clearly that Lennon was still lagging behind Heinze when he first started, but by halftime of Manchester United, he was faintly tied, and in the end he even beat Heinze. Before that, he stopped the ball ahead.
This speed is too fast!
At the same time, Ribery on the left is also sprinting quickly, but his speed lags behind Lennon.
Sylvester was at the end and moved over to intercept Alan Lennon.
The Englishman passed the ball diagonally to the left side of the penalty area.
That's exactly where Ribery sprints.
Lennon’s series of actions in front were eye-catching and amazing, but the final pass was not very good.
Roy Keane, who was returning to defense, wanted to intercept, but he only touched it but did not intercept it.
However, the ball changed direction.
Ribery had already rushed into position, but when he saw the ball being knocked backwards by Roy Keane, he had to stop and wait for the ball to come.
But by this time, O'Shea was back.
The French did not panic, but took the ball forward and pressed forward step by step.
After entering Manchester United's 30-meter area, O'Shea was shaken off his center by Ribery's continuous fake moves.
The Frenchman took a step diagonally towards the middle and suddenly shot with his right foot.
The ball flew out from between O'Shea and Sylvester, bounced in the Manchester United penalty area and slid out slightly.
This suddenly made all the Manchester United fans in the audience break into a cold sweat.
The long shot came too suddenly!
Ribery handled it very decisively and resolutely!
Seeing the shot slide out, Ribery turned away with some regret.
But this time the counterattack was fast, concise, and very threatening.
If it hadn't been for Roy Keane's timely return to defense, allowing Ribery to catch up with the kick, O'Shea wouldn't have been able to stop it.
Mourinho and others also became nervous at that moment.
Even a little scared.
Is this really a Championship team?
"This Ribery is really strong!" Mourinho couldn't help but praise.
Everyone nodded.
"If we can sign him, let Robben play on the right, and add Drogba, our entire offense will be sharper." Rui Faria suggested.
Mourinho has never been very satisfied with Duff.
After listening to his assistant’s suggestion, the Portuguese really showed his heartbeat.
...
The quick counterattack in the 16th minute seemed to be a footnote to this game.
In the next game, Manchester United continued to maintain their advantage on the field and suppressed the Bayswater Chinese.
But the visiting team's defense was well organized.
Especially after Leon Andreasen gradually gets into the role.
Manchester United's first truly threatening attack in the first half was in the 24th minute. Ronaldo returned to the right and dribbled the ball past Danny Collins before entering the penalty area.
At the critical moment, Jose Fonte made a very crucial tackle and took the ball away from his former teammate.
The referee still did not call a foul.
Just 5 minutes later, the Bayswater Chinese counterattacked again.
Modric passed the ball diagonally from the left. After Ribery stopped the ball and passed Phil Neville, he passed to Lambert.
The England center overwhelmed O'Shea, jumped for the top, and headed the ball to the right side of the penalty area behind the defense.
Aaron Lennon crossed the right side of the penalty area, single-handedly, and pushed the ball!
The ball is scored!
But the referee blew the whistle, indicating that Alan Lennon was offside.
“From the slow-motion replay, Lennon did start a bit early, he was too anxious.”
"He himself looked very upset."
"The Bayswater Chinese counterattack was very sharp."
"Manchester United are in trouble. Their opponents are not as many as they were before the game. As people suspected, it was a team that was at the mercy of the Red Devils, but it was a team that could truly threaten the Red Devils.”
Yang Cheng was constantly directing the game from the sidelines and also comforting him. Holding the players.
The Bayswater Chinese are different from Manchester United.
As the saying goes, those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes.
How much does it cost to win the Championship?
The Bayswater Chinese can only keep the top 6, but Yang Cheng is confident of breaking into the Premier League.
But what about Manchester United?
After losing the double Red Devils, is Ferguson still confident that the Red Devils will reach the top four?
If they fail to get into the top four, Manchester United loses the Champions League. How much will they lose?
Does Ferguson dare to bet?
Why is the schedule favorable to the Bayswater Chinese?
The first leg was before Liverpool's double red meeting.
Three days after the second round, Manchester United will go to Highbury Stadium to challenge Arsenal.
Thinking of this, Yang Cheng couldn't help but turn his head and glance at Ferguson who was sitting in the home team's coaching bench.
He should have turned on the hair dryer mode, right?
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