stonecrandall Chapter 311: Giving up is never in Manchester United's dictionary (Page 14)
Chapter 311: Giving up is never in Manchester United's dictionary (Page 14)
Chapter 311: Giving up is never in Manchester United’s dictionary
crackling-
Outside the hotel where the Manchester United players were staying, fireworks were being set off in full swing, and Liverpool fans were singing.
This is the most common strategy used by fans all over the world.
Even though the area around the hotel was basically under police control, Liverpool fans were still able to find loopholes.
Liverpool fans were also very cunning. They set off fireworks twice, at 1 a.m. and 4 a.m.
Chu Feng couldn't fall asleep even after putting on noise-canceling headphones, so he simply sat outside the window and looked at the night sky.
Liverpool is not like Manchester.
Because it is close to the sea, there are not many clouds in the sky and the stars can be seen clearly.
After a while, Chu Feng yawned, and when he found that the Liverpool fans were no longer making noise, he lay back on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.
Fortunately, he didn't have any problems like neurasthenia, so he slept very comfortably even when he fell asleep for the second time.
It's just that McTominay felt a little uncomfortable. The next day, he sat at the dining table with half a panda eye, like a frost-bitten eggplant, and stuffed food into his mouth listlessly.
Chu Feng has been Xiaomai's roommate for several years and knows that Xiaomai has very high requirements for the sleeping environment. Now he can only say helplessly: "Liverpool fans are quite kind. When we went to Russia to play football before, they set off fireworks every 20 minutes, which made it impossible to sleep."
"If you ask me, it's because Liverpool's public security is not good. Just look at last week when Liverpool came to Manchester, our fans only set off fireworks once and were driven away."
Wan-Bissaka didn't sleep well either.
But he was as black as charcoal and didn't look like he was in a bad mood.
"Today's game is at 8:30 pm. After you finish your basic training, you can go back to the hotel and catch up on some sleep."
Assistant coach Faria said.
For high-level competitive games, the athlete's condition is extremely important and is also a decisive factor in the outcome of the game.
So the most important thing for Manchester United players now is to get a good rest.
"Well, why hasn't the boss come down yet?"
Chu Feng nodded and asked doubtfully.
Since Mourinho took over as coach of Manchester United, he has always been the first to come and the last to leave.
Why are you late today for the first time in a long time?
"The boss is 56 years old and didn't get enough rest last night. He's probably still sleeping."
Faria took a gruff bite of his steak.
He has been with Mourinho for 15 years, from Barcelona in 2001 to Leiria, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid.
to be frank.
He knew that Mourinho's desire for victory had not diminished with age.
But time is something that people cannot resist.
Mourinho is getting old after all and is no match for his younger self.
Take the incident of Liverpool fans setting off fireworks last night.
If it were Mourinho ten years ago, he would not be affected at all and could even stay up all night analyzing tactics.
Now I can only catch up on sleep in the morning.
"Chu, we have to score at least three goals. Do you think there is really hope?"
Rashford suddenly said.
In fact, he was not the only one who had doubts, other team members also had them.
After all, their opponent is Liverpool, an old enemy that has been entangled for hundreds of years. How strong is Liverpool?
The person who knows you best is your enemy.
Manchester United players have a scale in their hearts. They know Liverpool's strength and their own level.
In a match between strong teams, the scores won't be too exaggerated.
It is common for no goals to appear, one or two goals is also possible, but more than three goals is very rare.
Chu Feng chewed the broccoli into pieces and swallowed it, then looked at his teammates at the table with a smile, "Do you want to hear rational or emotional words?"
"Of course it's rational!"
Maguire answered immediately.
As a professional player, I tend to be rational.
What they want to know is whether Manchester United really has a chance to do it, rather than just brainless hype like "you can do it" or "we are the best".
Chu Feng nodded when he heard this and took out a tactical board from his bag.
"The boss probably talked about tactics before. Liverpool's right side is very weak. No matter whether Milner or Arnold starts for Liverpool, it will be difficult to resist our attack."
"This is not my arrogance, but the conclusion I have drawn after dozens of games. We just need to accumulate offensive resources on the left side to form an absolute suppression on Liverpool's right side."
"Let's talk about Arnold first. Based on my observation of him, he habitually neglects to observe the situation and often waits until the ball hits him before making a corresponding response."
"Before, it was thanks to Van Dijk's command and the use of the same-side attack that we managed to avoid a crash."
Chu Feng picked up the marker and drew a circle on his ribs, and his study notes emerged in his mind.
Then he changed the subject: "But - the small flaws in this defensive system will be magnified infinitely in a strong confrontation."
"Now it's time to talk about Liverpool's second problem."
"The midfield is not strong enough. Henderson, Wijnaldum and Milner are all engineer-type midfielders. Keita cannot play at the level he played in the Bundesliga."
"Although Fabinho is getting better, he can't support the strength of a single defensive midfielder."
Chu Feng showed an excited expression. A few days ago, Mourinho talked to him about tactics and he proposed to break through Liverpool's right-wing defense and then cooperate with the midfield to encircle Fabinho.
From point to surface.
Cause Liverpool's defensive system to collapse like an avalanche!
This is the charm of football tactics. Although it sounds boring, it has a unique charm.
Unlike Guardiola's extreme pursuit of precise passing and game control, Mourinho's football philosophy focuses more on the overall rhythm of the game, seizing the opponent's weaknesses to launch a series of attacks, forcing the opponent to expose his weaknesses.
Looking at Chu Feng who was talking eloquently, Faria did not hide his admiration.
He thought that Chu Feng had almost mastered the boss's tactical concepts, and this kid would definitely become an excellent head coach in the future.
It's a pity that some people don't understand the situation
Maguire said with confusion: "You talked about so many offensive routines, what should we do on the defensive end?"
Chu Feng: “.”
He took a deep breath and patiently explained: "Football's offense and defense are closely linked. Liverpool's main means of attack at the moment are counter-attacks in the frontcourt or long passes in the backcourt, with strikers counterattacking and full-backs making forward runs and passing the ball."
"As long as we can suppress the opponent's flanks and force Salah and Mane to retreat to defend, we have to worry about Liverpool's counterattack, but because Liverpool does not have enough players in the frontcourt, it will leave us enough time to react."
Chu Feng looked at Maguire: "Don't you have the confidence to defend against them?"
"Oh, I'm invincible in frontal defense, just watch me show!" Maguire scratched his big head.
Chu Feng ignored this funny guy and went to Pogba to discuss tactics.
Liverpool's midfield is a complete fighting and attacking type. It is difficult to pass the ball from the backcourt when entering positional warfare, which requires Manchester United players to intensify their pressing in the frontcourt.
Therefore, Pogba's task is very important.
"Don't worry, I'm full of energy!"
Pogba patted his chest and assured that it was because of his mistake last time that Liverpool scored a goal.
He still feels bad about it.
Fortunately, he still has a chance to make amends and will naturally not make the same mistake again.
Breakfast turned into a tactical seminar.
Mourinho stood outside the restaurant, listening to Chu Feng's voice, and couldn't help but sigh.
In fact, he never felt old.
But every time he saw Chu Feng, he couldn't help but sigh.
As the sun rose and set until the sky was dyed red, Liverpool became noisy.
Although there were only 2,000 away tickets, the number of Manchester United fans who came to the scene was counted in tens of thousands.
Anyway, Liverpool is not far from Manchester and it takes less than an hour to get there by highway.
Compared with the Red Devils derby in the Premier League, the Red Devils derby in the Champions League semi-finals is more intense, and conflicts can always be seen near Anfield.
Football hooligans in England.
Although they are timid to the outside world, they are very tough at home!
If I can’t beat Russian fans, can I beat you?
Insults, fights and various conflicts occur frequently.
At this moment, Fans Club is interviewing Liverpool fans about what they think about tonight’s game.
"It's already 3:1, Manchester United bastards, you're out!"
"Go back to Manchester!"
"If the rubes from Manchester want to see the real Champions League trophy, they can go to the museum at Anfield!"
A Liverpool fan suddenly asked back: "Are you Chinese too?"
Without waiting for anyone to answer, he arrogantly raised his middle finger and said, "You'd better go to bed early. Don't have any expectations. Maybe tomorrow morning you'll see the pitiful image of Manchester United's No. 7 wiping his nose and crying in the newspaper!"
"Oh - where is Manchester United's No. 7? Why can't we see you!"
As they spoke, the group of Liverpool fans walked away, shoulder to shoulder, singing the songs they had written.
Inside Anfield Stadium at this time.
Chu Feng was doing warm-up training with his teammates. The two teams each occupied half of the court, and there was no communication or conflict.
But beneath this strange calm, there is a volcano that is about to erupt.
This game will be intense.
No one will doubt it because no one wants to lose.
But psychologically speaking, Liverpool players were more relaxed as they not only led by two goals, but also had the home advantage.
We have the right time, the right place, and the right people.
I want to write a book about how we lost this game.
That's what Liverpool fans think.
"The Anfield grass is so slippery, I feel like I could skate on it!"
Mahrez complained.
"It's raining today, so I need to use more power when passing the ball."
Chu Feng was also helpless.
For football games, slippery turf has a great impact. Not only will it cause passing errors, but players may also slip when making moves.
Even low-level mistakes may occur.
"It would be great if we played against Barcelona today." Lukaku looked up at the sky and sighed.
He is the starting center today.
It’s okay if he doesn’t appear normally, but when he does, he encounters a king bomb.
Since joining Liverpool, Van Dijk has not been dribbled past by other players one-on-one.
Oh, except Chu.
Now I have to face the strongest central defender in the Premier League and even in Europe. The pressure in my heart is bigger than a mountain!
"Why, you've learned from Scott and you sigh every day."
Mahrez knocked Lukaku on the head and said, "I'm not asking you to fight Van Dijk. You just need to disrupt Liverpool's defense. The real attack will be launched by us."
Lukaku has rarely started this season, so it is unrealistic to expect him to perform well.
Mourinho said before the game that Lukaku only played a distraction role, and Manchester United's killer weapons were on the two wings and the midfielders who came in from behind.
"The pre-match press conference is about to begin. After warming up, go back to the locker room first. Don't let the rain affect your condition."