novelhk Chapter 430
Chapter 430
Thinking that Mourinho might have accidentally stabbed him, Li Shiguang felt a chill on his back. He could guess that if the conversation between Mourinho and Ferguson was really like this, Ferguson must have scolded him that time.
But think about it.
Alex! You can't blame me for this!
I'm just being a good person!
Who would have known that apart from the same league avoidance principle, among the remaining eleven teams, Manchester United would be able to draw Inter Milan! ?
Right!
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A set of cumbersome pre-match ceremonies was completed.
The first round of the much-anticipated Champions League knockout match of the round of 16 kicked off with a whistle from the Portuguese referee, Dias!
Mourinho, who played away, still arranged his best 4-3-3 formation today. The goalkeeper was Cesar, who was once called "holy" by Chinese fans in Li Shiguang's memory. The four defenders were Materazzi, Cordoba, Chivu and Maxwell. The three starting midfielders were undoubtedly led by Sneijder, Cambiasso and captain Zanetti, and the three forwards were Crespo and Dzeko in the front, and Vardy hiding behind the two!
A lineup that looks like 4-3-3, but is actually 4-3-1-2!
Li Shiguang made a judgment at the first time!
It can be seen that Mourinho has made sufficient preparations for today's game against Manchester United.
Due to the appearance of Li Shiguang, Maicon, who was supposed to join Inter Milan in 2006, went to Real Madrid at this time. If he was there, perhaps Inter Milan's defensive pressure on the right would be less.
Li Shiguang saw the positions of Inter Milan players and knew that if Ronaldo wanted to make a single-soldier breakthrough today, it would not be so easy.
Because Mourinho took a different approach, putting the experienced Cambiasso, the fast Cordoba and the strong Materazzi on the right to deal with Ronaldo, who was in explosive form this season.
The idea of letting Vardy play as a front midfielder or shadow striker was the finishing touch.
Ferguson thought of it before the game, and Li Shiguang, who knew Inter Milan a little, also thought of it.
Anyway, Sneijder was hanging around the center line.
Just tell me whether you will defend him or not!
Defend!
Then I will find an opportunity to put the ball into your 35-meter gap. As long as the ball can be passed to Vardy's feet, this kid will be horrible no matter whether he dribbles to the side or advances from the middle!
If you don't defend!
Then Sneijder will be happier, dribbling the ball directly. As long as he enters the 35-meter range, whether it is his pass or direct shot, he can threaten Manchester United's penalty area!
Damn!
Mourinho has come to his senses! ? Now the bus is even more artistic! You know what, with Sneijder's ability, Ferguson really has a hard time dealing with this!
Seeing this lineup.
Even Li Shiguang was impressed.
But Ferguson was not bad either. The old Sir Alex also guessed Mourinho's move. After thinking for a long time, he gave up the 4-3-3 that was used more this season.
Today Ferguson put Berbatov on the bench and used a 4-4-2 lineup.
The goalkeeper is Schmeichel, who has long been a regular starter. The four defenders are Evra, Vidic, Ferdinand and Wes Brown. In front of them, Ferguson sent two defensive midfielders today, namely Hargreaves and Anderson, a Brazilian with abundant physical strength and wide coverage. Of course, Anderson is also very aggressive. When switching from defense to offense, he can also provide assistance to the two veterans in front, Giggs and Scholes. In the front, Cristiano Ronaldo and Rooney are double strikers!
To be honest, both head coaches have spent a lot of time thinking about this game today.
As for who will win.
It depends on the players' state on the field and the on-the-spot command of the two coaches!
I don't know if it's because the Champions League has reached the knockout stage.
After the game started, neither team immediately launched a big attack. More often, they looked for opportunities through some short passes and back-passes, and slowly advanced into the opponent's penalty area.
After watching for nearly ten minutes, Simeone grumbled a little dissatisfied: "Why are you playing so cautiously? If I were to ask you, it's Old Trafford after all, and Manchester United should speed up."
"Why are you in such a hurry here? I believe Ferguson is still clear about Mourinho's style. It doesn't mean that you will definitely get results if you rush in and attack fiercely." It was Rivaldo who spoke, "Besides, after all, it's the knockout stage. If you accidentally lose the ball at home, it will be more trouble than gain!"
In fact, what Rivaldo said makes sense, and Li Shiguang alsoYes.
But the fans at Old Trafford don't care so much.
The game has been going on for so long, and neither Manchester United nor Inter Milan has a shot.
I'm here to watch the big offensive and defensive battle!
Not to watch you pass the ball!
So in the following time, as long as the two teams get the ball and don't pass it forward, there will be boos in the stands of Old Trafford.
The only difference may be that when Manchester United does this, the boos are smaller.
It was in this situation.
The game was in the 29th minute.
Changes finally appeared on the field.
It was originally an offensive opportunity for Inter Milan.
Cesar took a short goal kick and passed the ball to Cordoba on the wing. Cordoba wanted to pass the ball to Zanetti who came to meet him, but because the intention of the pass was too obvious, the experienced Scholes judged the passing route in advance, and the ball was only halfway rolled before being stopped by Scholes halfway!
After the ball was intercepted, the reaction of Inter Milan players was still very fast.
The formation, which was already relatively backward, quickly retreated.
After intercepting the ball, Scholes immediately looked up to observe Inter Milan's penalty area and found that the opponents in the penalty area had already taken their positions.
He was just worrying about where to pass the ball.
Ronaldo's figure appeared in Scholes' field of vision.
The Portuguese did not fight with the defensive players in the penalty area. Seeing the opponent retreating, Ronaldo chose to do the opposite and took the initiative to run outside the penalty area, while waving to Scholes for the ball.
Seeing Ronaldo, Scholes did not hesitate. With a swing of his right leg, he hoisted the football to the top of the arc of Inter Milan's penalty area.
Although the ball was aimed at Ronaldo, everyone knew that Ronaldo was facing the goal at this time. Even if he received the pass, he could not shoot at the first time.
Materazzi, who was guarding Ronaldo, had the same idea.
So when he pressed forward, his speed was half a beat slower.
But it was this half beat that made Ronaldo completely realize why Mourinho repeatedly emphasized before the game that he must keep a close eye on his compatriot!
Scholes' pass was not high, but the speed of the ball was very fast. When it was passed to Ronaldo, the height was just at his chest.
So the Portuguese raised his head and chest, and used his chest to push the football to his right side.
Then he turned sideways.
Raised his legs.
Shoot!
The whole set of movements was smooth and flowing!
The shot football was like a sharp sword, piercing the upper left corner of Inter Milan's goal!
Although Cesar reacted quickly, the speed of the football was even faster. Although Cesar's arms were stretched to the extreme when he took off, the football still rubbed his fingertips and hit Inter Milan's net!
1:0!
The game lasted for almost half an hour.
Manchester United finally took the lead at home!