Chapter 124: Ageless Youth

"Hello, fans, this is Sky TV. We are broadcasting a life-and-death battle in the 13th round of the Premier League at the White Hart Lane Stadium. Manchester United played away against Tottenham Hotspur."

"Just now we have introduced Tottenham's starting lineup, let's take a look at Manchester United's formation today. Today Kintag still uses his familiar 4-4-2 formation: the goalkeeper is De Gea; The defensive line is still Smalling and Vidic partnering central defenders, Evra and Rafael on the left and right; Kante and Giggs in the midfield, Mahrez and Nani on the left and right; the forwards are The combination of Rooney and Van Persie. The seven substitute players are: Alisson, Alonso, Jones, Ashley Young, Valencia, Carrick and Icardi."

Morris had just finished introducing the lineup. Raman shook his head and said: "Although Manchester United's state has improved in the past few games, I still don't like this group of veterans. Boas's team is very youthful. Their recent poor performance is only because the team's rookies have passed. Too many, the running-in period is not enough, so this situation has been caused. However, the ups and downs of Manchester United's performance this season are entirely due to the serious aging of the team and the rapid decline of Giggs' state, which has caused Manchester United to encounter the current situation. Jin Taige should Hurry up and buy new players, replace young players, replace these old guys. They are the cancer in this Manchester United team!"

Hearing that Raman actually used the word "tumor", Morris frowned slightly, and he retorted: "Since Kim Tag came to the team, he has made great changes to the team and promoted many young players. Now it is unfair to say that this Manchester United team is seriously aging. Moreover, Kintag also adjusted the use of several veteran players-Giggs’ speed has dropped seriously in the past two years, Kintag adjusted him from the wing Carrick is not a tough midfielder. Kim Tag bought Kanter and let Kanter serve as Manchester United's midfield barrier. Carrick helped Kanter in defense and was responsible for the team's defense. Long balls and points; and the two veterans Ferdinand and Vidic in the defense, as long as they are healthy, even if they only rely on experience and positional sense, they are still one of the best central defenders in the Premier League."

Raman smiled and said: "Morris, as a Manchester United fan, these words are a bit subjective."

Morris looked at the veterans of Manchester United on the field, and he sighed: "Raman, it's not that I deliberately protect these veterans of Manchester United, but that I have too much affection for them. Although I am almost 40 years old this year , but you know, I always feel that I am still very young. But once I see Ryan Giggs and they all retire, I feel that my youth is completely gone..."

Raman usually joked with Morris in the broadcasting room. Today he saw a little sadness on Morris's face for the first time. Raman froze for a moment, not knowing how to continue the conversation.

Morris continued in a low voice: "Don't look at me as a Manchester United fan, but I have the same feelings for many veterans. Lampard, Rosicky, and even the captain of the arch-rival Liverpool, Steven Gerrard, I hope I can look at them more, because they have accompanied me through a period of youth, and the retirement of each of them is like a knife in the cake of my youth. Now there is not much time left, I just hope to watch them play a few more games, and hope that they can retire later, so that my youth is still there. If one day, these veterans all retire, then my football world will only be football, No more youth."

These words of Morris made many old viewers in front of the TV very emotional, and some even shed tears. Yes, in the football world, there will always be new players, but the precious time of watching football when I was young will never come back. The veterans who are still struggling on the court are the best testimony of their precious youth.

Talented young people are admirable, and dedicated veterans are respected.

The fans looked at the Manchester United veterans running on the field, and they couldn't help but wonder in their hearts: How long will they have the opportunity to see them on the field...

From the beginning of this game, Kintag felt a little strange. It stands to reason that Tottenham's lineup is younger, and they should be more vigorous and sharp. But for some reason, Tottenham's players seem listless. Among the top players, except for forward Soldado, midfielder Paulinho and Shadley, the entire team seemed lifeless, as if they had lost the slightest desire for victory.

In contrast to Manchester United, although there are many veterans in the Manchester United team, there is no sign of any decline in this game. The 39-year-old Giggs is still active throughout the midfield, sorting out the offense for the team; the 31-year-old defense line Vidic, 31-year-old Evra, the two are still fighting bloody battles, fighting with Tottenham's offensive players on the defensive end, without losing the wind; while at the center position, the 30-year-old Van Persie is still the most relied on by Manchester United. Attack terminator.

Even the home fans at White Hart Lane had an illusion. They wondered: just looking at the current performance on the field, why does the old Manchester United seem younger?

In the 32nd minute of the game, Paulinho's pass was directly handed over to Soldado in the penalty area. At this time, Vidic stepped up in time to grab Paulinho's pass. Without hesitation, he handed the ball directly to Evra on the left.

Evra took the ball all the way forward, passed Tottenham's right midfielder Lennon, and rushed all the way to the left side of the penalty area. At this time, two Tottenham defensive players stepped forward to press, Evra did not stick the ball, he knocked the ball to Ryan Giggs in the middle.

Giggs got the ball, swung his foot, and was about to shoot. At this time, Tottenham's central defender Dawson fell to the ground with a shovel, trying to block Giggs' shot.

But in an instant, Giggs picked his left foot lightly, and the ball passed over Dawson's fallen body.

Giggs didn't shoot, he faked the pass, and the ball went directly to Van Persie in the penalty area.

At this time, Van Persie was already ready and was waiting for the ball to pass.

"Giggs is ready to take a long shot!"

"He didn't shoot, he passed the ball to Van Persie!"

"Van Persie didn't stop the ball, turned around and shot! The ball went in!!!"

"Van Persie's quick shot captured White Hart Lane! Manchester United lead 1-0!"

"The ball went from Nemanja Vidic, the initiator of the backcourt, to Evra, who advanced decisively from the left, to Ryan Giggs, who made a false shot and made a real pass, and finally Van Persie scored the first goal! This goal is a few The cooperation between the veterans, their tacit cooperation and decisive play made the young people on the opposite side feel ashamed!"

"Very veteran! Youth is not old!"

In the rebroadcasting hall of Sky TV, Morris' exciting and wonderful commentary and shouts and cheers echoed for a long time...