Chapter 1030: Stories From Many Years Ago

Hearing Alonso's words, Van Dijk was stunned for a moment.

Yes, if I am always kind to my enemies, doesn’t that mean I am ruthless to my own people?

I am the captain of Manchester United!

Van Dijk's eyes became more fierce: "Maxi, thank you for reminding me. Don't worry, I won't let Neymar score easily!"

At this time, in the home team's coaching bench, Kim Tiger and Scholes were also chatting about this issue.

"Captain, Van Dijk seems to be struggling to defend Neymar."

"Facing a striker of Neymar's caliber, which defender dares to say that he can definitely defend against him? Van Dijk has already done a good job."

"Then during the halftime break, ask Van Dijk to appropriately strengthen his body collision. I think he is a little timid. This measure of 'appropriate strengthening' is too difficult to control."

"Paul, I know what you want to say, but I don't want to do that. I hope Van Dijk can become a defender like Maldini, a defender with smart positioning, accurate tackles and accurate predictions. I don't want him to become Similar to butchers like Pepe or Ramos. Manchester United has now won seven crowns. It can be said that we are now the target of many teams vying to imitate. If we use despicable means to win the game, it will definitely have a negative impact. , this impact is very bad for international football and our club itself. And with Manchester United's current strength, there is no need to use killing tactics with opponents."

"Captain, you think things through very comprehensively, I admire you. I think you can work in FIFA after you retire, haha."

"Haha, forget it then. Although I don't like doing business, but compared to being a politician... I think doing business is more interesting."

As the two chatted, Scholes felt very emotional.

Scholes suddenly recalled that many years ago, at a private dinner hosted by Sir Alex Ferguson, Kim Tiger had a rare argument with another person about football and his face turned red.

That man is Roy Keane, the former captain of Manchester United.

During the banquet at that time, Keane put forward his own point of view: As long as he can defeat his opponent, there is no problem in any method.

But Jin Taige immediately put forward a different opinion: No matter whether you are a person or a football player, you must control fundamental issues. Although I do not flaunt the spirit of the Holy Mother, basic professional ethics must be observed!

Regarding this topic, Jin Taige and Keane argued endlessly, and even several people from Class 92 took sides and joined the discussion.

But Sir Alex Ferguson did not express any opinion at that time. He smiled and watched the fight between his two disciples without saying a word.

At that time, Ferguson looked at Scholes, who was also silent next to him: "Paul, what do you think?"

Scholes shook his head: "It's hard to say. I think winning is the most important, but professional ethics is equally important."

"You are an honest man." Ferguson said with a smile.

But to this day, Scholes doesn't know what Sir Alex Ferguson was thinking at the beginning, but he can understand something through Sir Alex Ferguson's last concluding words.

"Roy, you are a good captain, like a hard spear, helping your teammates clear all obstacles. Even after you retire, you will definitely become a good coach."

"Tiger, you are a good coach, but your future is hard to say. If you were thrown into the British Championship - the kind of league where physical combat is played all day long to coach, with your personality and ideas, you would probably suffer a lot. It’s a loss; but if you were put in my position, or in the position of Real Madrid, Barcelona and other teams, you might be able to achieve results that are beyond expectations.”

Scholes now thinks back that maybe at that moment, Sir Alex Ferguson had begun to think about his successor, and maybe Kim Tiger had become one of his candidates. It may be because of Kim Tiger's persistent character, it may be because of Kim Tiger's rich youth team coaching experience, or it may be because of other things, but there is no way to know now.

Scholes said to himself: "If one day,

Winning the game conflicts with professional ethics and must rely on underhanded means to win. So how to choose? "

Jin Taige did not answer. He still looked at the two teams of players on the football field without any reaction.

Maybe he didn't hear it, maybe Jin Taige himself didn't know how to choose?

What we can do now is to do our best to improve the team's strength, and then try to avoid encountering this dilemma...

At this time, the game has reached 62 minutes. An hour has passed, and the score is still 1 to 1.

Paris became more and more anxious. They pressed forward frequently, and at one point everyone except the goalkeeper crossed the midfield line.

But still to no avail.

The pressure on Neymar is increasing, and Van Dijk seems to be getting more and more difficult. Just now he could find opportunities to cut inside, but now he has no way to get rid of Van Dijk's defense.

After Van Dijk neatly tackled Neymar's ball, Neymar lay on the ground and looked at the tall Van Dijk in front of him.

Is this the strength of the best central defender in the world?

Van Dijk looked at Neymar on the ground. He stretched out his hand expressionlessly, pulled Neymar up, and then continued to follow the Brazilian.

Neymar looked at Van Dijk and said nothing.

What a formidable enemy!

In the 68th minute of the game, under the tight defense of Van Dijk, Neymar reluctantly passed the ball to Di Maria beside him. Di Maria suddenly moved forward, causing Kimmich to lose his position. Di Maria was about to break into the penalty area!

At this time, Kimmich reluctantly chose to foul and pulled down Di Maria.

Paris, which had been unable to open up the situation in the second half, finally got a good free kick opportunity.

De Gea anxiously directed the defenders to form a tall wall, and Van Dijk continuously adjusted the distance between his teammates.

At this time, both Di Maria and Neymar were standing in front of the ball.

“You’re going to get this ball?”

"I come!"

Seeing that Manchester United's wall had been set up and the referee's whistle sounded, Neymar stepped back slowly, then accelerated, came to the ball, and volleyed hard. The ball drew a wonderful arc in the air and went straight to The far corner of Manchester United's goal!

De Gea was ready. He jumped up suddenly, stretched his arms, and tried to keep the ball out of the goal...

"Neymar's curve ball! The ball bypassed De Gea's fingers and went straight into the net! The ball went in!!!"

"De Gea tried his best. He seemed to have touched the ball, but he still couldn't change the direction of the ball. The ball hit the absolute blind spot of Manchester United's goal!"

"2 to 1! Paris has regained the lead and they once again see the hope of advancing!"