20demayo Chapter 326
Chapter 326
When the players of both teams appeared in the player tunnel waiting to play, even Schmeichel did not dare to talk to his former teammates. The Manchester United players all stood in their own line seriously. In contrast, the Leeds United players who had just received the good news of doubling their bonuses looked much more relaxed.
In the studio of Sky Sports.
After the long advertisement, the screen finally switched to Old Trafford.
Lineker and Jon received the notification in the headset and quickly said the opening remarks.
"Ladies and gentlemen, hello! Welcome to Sky Sports! Next, we will bring you the focus of the ninth round of the 2007-2008 English Premier League, Manchester United's home game against Leeds United! I am your old friend, Gary Lineker!"
"Hello everyone, I am Jon."
After saying hello, Lineker did not waste words, immediately looked at the computer screen and began to introduce the starting lineups of both sides.
"First is Manchester United, who are at home. Ferguson arranged a 4-3-3 formation today. The starting goalkeeper is Schmeichel, who transferred from Leeds United to Manchester United this summer. This is also the first time he faces his old club after the transfer! On the back line, from left to right are Evra, Vidic, Feidi Lante and John O'Shea. In the midfield, Carrick is the single defensive midfielder, and in front of him are Scholes and Giggs. Three forwards, Berbatov is in the middle, Cristiano Ronaldo and Rooney are on the left and right!"
"Next is Leeds United. Li used 4-2-3-1 today. Formation. The starting goalkeeper Neuer, left back Lahm, right back Alves, the two central defenders are Cannavaro and Leeds United captain Kompany. In the midfield, there are two defensive midfielders Modric and Xabi Alonso, attacking midfielder Kaka, right forward Ribery, and left forward Bale. At the forefront is Ibrahimovic who has been in good form recently! "
After reading the starting lineups of both sides, Lineker immediately threw the question to his partner beside him: "Jon, I actually guessed Ferguson's starting lineup before the game. But on Lee's side, he actually gave up the 4-3-3 and 4-3-2-1, what do you think about this? "
"I think on the one hand, Li wants to strengthen the control of the midfield, on the other hand, this is Old Trafford after all, facing Manchester United who is in good shape, Li may want to stabilize the defense first, and then look for opportunities to counterattack!" Jon replied as a matter of course, "Didn't you notice? Starting from this season, Ferguson began to let Cristiano's position move forward, and Giggs also began to gradually shrink to the middle as he got older. Speaking of Manchester United's tactical focus is still on the wing, but since their winning streak, they actually opened up the middle. The number of hand gaps should be more!"
Lineker nodded first, then asked with doubt: "Since it is a counterattack, why doesn't Li let Adriano, who has stronger impact, play?"
Although Jon had the same doubts, Li Shiguang's long-term on-the-spot command that did not follow the routine made him dare not jump to conclusions, and he could only perfunctorily say: "I can't guess this, after all, he is the head coach of Leeds United, and Li is the one who knows Leeds United players best!"
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In fact, Li Shiguang didn't think so much about whether to play Ibrahimovic or Adriano.
Before the game, he used the system to see the status of several forwards.
Adriano and Ibrahimovic are both normal.
Just considering that Adriano has stronger impact, Li Shiguang decided to play Ibrahimovic first after thinking about it. If the situation cannot be opened in the second half, let Adriano, who has sufficient physical strength, go up for a while.
While the two commentators were analyzing, the pre-match ceremony was also carried out in an orderly manner.
Lining up, shaking hands, the two captains choosing sides... While the players were doing these tasks, the TV cameras were not idle.
In addition to the big stars of the two teams, the on-site director also gave the camera to the two head coaches who had already shaken hands and returned to their respective coaching seats.
Li Shiguang was still normal. After hugging Ferguson with a smile, he returned to the bench and chatted and laughed with Simeone next to him.
Ferguson looked a little serious.
Before the game started, he stood on the sidelines with his hands folded in front of his chest and a serious face.
Lineker also noticed this and quickly joked with Jon: "Jon, look at Lee and Ferguson. Why do I feel that Leeds United is leading the standings instead of Manchester United, and the venue for today's game is Elland Road instead of Old Trafford."
"Hahahahaha. "Jon was amused by Lineker's words and laughed, "There's a lot of pressure! Today is a revenge battle for Manchester United. Have you forgotten that Ferguson is now carrying the title of Sanya King, and Li is also one of the culprits?"
"Ah! ?" Lineker blinked, obviously not expecting this level...
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The first kick of this game was Manchester United wearing red home jerseys.
It turned out that Ferguson's pre-match cheering was effective.
After the game started.
Manchester United, who were at home, didn't even think about trying to test the ball, and directly started the offensive mode.
At the beginning, they took advantage of their kick-off opportunity to launch an attack, and finally Ronaldo received Berbatov's cross pass in front of the penalty area and shot a powerful shot that missed the post.
And Leeds United saw that Manchester United launched an offensive from the beginning, and these young guys naturally wouldn't let their opponents go.
After Neuer kicked the goal kick, Modric directed and his teammates launched a fierce attack towards Manchester United's penalty area.
After a cooperation, the ball was passed to Kaka's feet.
Kaka saw the opportunity and sent a quick pass. Ibrahimovic at the front of the penalty area resisted Ferdinand behind him and knocked the ball sideways. Ribery, who inserted from the right side in time, took the ball and poked it into the penalty area. At the same time, he was very flexible and drilled between Evra and Vidic. Then Ribery who broke into the penalty area directly swept the ball in front of the goal.
Unfortunately, Ibrahimovic, who followed up with the shot, did not hit the right position due to Ferdinand's interference, and the ball also rubbed the post and flew out of the bottom line.
But this threatening shot still caused a cry of surprise in the stands.
"Ribery! Good shot!"
"Ibrahimovic followed up with the shot!"
"Oh! This ball is such a pity. Ferdinand was in a very tight position, and Ibrahimovic did not exert his strength! "
"The game has just started for less than three minutes, and both teams have already had a chance to shoot!"
In the studio, Jon and Lineker also quickly explained the fierce clash between the two teams after the opening.
After Ibrahimovic's shot slipped out of the goal.
The two commentators looked at each other and saw the passion in each other's eyes.
Put your eyes back on the game.
Seeing that Schmeichel had already sent a goal kick, Manchester United quickly organized an attack, and Leeds United's players quickly retreated to their own half like a tide.
Lineker and Jon knew in their hearts that they were only half right just now.
Ferguson was indeed under great pressure, so Manchester United showed an offensive posture at the beginning.
But Li Shiguang really didn't think about stabilizing the defense first.
If nothing unexpected happens.
Today's game is a direct bayonet fight.
Offensive battle......