Chapter 146, Tiger's Explanation

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In the League Cup quarter-finals on December 18, Manchester United challenged Stoke City away.

Manchester United's lineup for this game is relatively neat. Except for the injured Giggs who is still recovering from illness, all other main players are here, especially Ferdinand, who has been injured for more than two months. This game also appeared in the team on the substitute list.

Seeing how the players were alive and well on the court, Kintag was very confident to win the game.

The warm-up is over, and the players are resting in the locker room, waiting for the start of the game.

Since the players already had a clear understanding of the tactics, Kintag didn't say much. He sat opposite the players and chatted with everyone very relaxedly, without too much tension.

"Guys, I want to ask you a question, what are our goals for this season?"

Kintag has asked this question many times, so the players answered in unison: "Our goal is to win the Triple Crown."

"Beautiful! It seems that you remember it clearly." Jin Taige nodded, "But do you know which three champions I mean when I say the Triple Crown?"

Everyone was taken aback, not knowing what Jin Taige meant by this.

Rafael replied with doubts: "Boss, the triple crown commonly referred to should refer to the league champion, the Champions League champion and the FA Cup champion. When we won the triple crown in 1999, it was these three champion."

Jin Taige shook his head: "You are wrong, the Triple Crown I am talking about is not these three champions."

Hearing Jin Taige's words, everyone was quite surprised. The players remembered what Wolff once said in The Sun.

"The Triple Crown mentioned by Jin Taige refers to the Community Shield Cup, the League Cup and the FA Cup, these three crowns. Now we finally understand that you have no intention of defending the Premier League champion! You have no plan to win the Champions League determination!"

Raphael suddenly opened his mouth wide, and he asked in disbelief, "Boss, don't you have the Premier League champion and the Champions League champion among your goals?"

Jin Taige was annoyed by him: "Raphael, you look down on me too much, of course the Premier League and Champions League championships are our goals!"

"What do you mean by that?"

"I mean, compared to the FA Cup, I think the League Cup is more secure." Jin Taige explained, "The League Cup starts in August every year and ends in early March of the following year. There are not too many important events involved in the middle, and there is no problem in fighting on the third front. But the FA Cup is different. The FA Cup usually starts in January and ends in mid-May. This time difference is quite special, because it is here stage, the final sprint of the league, all the teams are trying their best to grab points and the Champions League has reached the knockout stage. At this time, there is no room for loss. Under such circumstances, if you still want to divide the FA Cup, the pressure on the team will be too great Yes. We are understaffed this season, and we are fighting continuously and intensively. It is very likely that at the end of the season, we will have nothing to win. So I decided to give up the FA Cup this season. The Triple Crown I mean refers to the Premier League Championship, Champions League and League Cup."

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"Oh, that's what it means."

Not only did the players understand, but even Scholes and Phelan suddenly realized.

Jin Taige went on to say: "Wait until next season, I will continue to strengthen the team's starting strength and bench depth, and we will not let go of any champion by then!"

At this time, Vidic stood up: "Boss, we understand what you mean. Then our first championship this season is the League Cup! Come on, brothers, come on for the goal of the Triple Crown!"

After listening to Kintag's explanation, coupled with Nemanja Vidic's morale boost, the players were all very excited. Their eyes were blazing at this moment, and it seemed that what was about to be played was not the quarter-finals of the League Cup, but the final of the League Cup.

Kim Taeg looked at the high morale of the players,

He was very pleased. During the months when Giggs was injured, the captain's armband was worn by the team's second captain Nemanja Vidic. Jin Taige looked at this tall defender, and he was very grateful.

Fortunately, I have such a few serious and responsible veterans under my command, otherwise, the team would not go too far with only the drive of young players.

In this game, Jin Taige adjusted the lineup appropriately and let several main players take turns. It is still the familiar 442 formation: the goalkeeper is Alisson, the defense is Van Dijk, Vidic, Alonso and Jones, the midfield position is Kante, Carrick, Mahrez and Martial The striker is Rooney A combination with Icardi. The seven substitute players are: De Gea, Evra, Rafael, Ashley Young, Valencia, Nani and Van Persie.

Manchester United's loss to Stoke City in the last game was purely accidental. The continuous intensive schedule at that time made Manchester United players breathless, and Stoke City goalkeeper Begovic played at the best level of the season in that game. The goal post also blocked Manchester United's goal luck in a row. And this game Manchester United is back on track. Since they successfully qualified in the Champions League group stage, the team's morale and state have reached a peak period. Now they meet Stoke City again, and the situation is completely different.

Manchester United played smoothly in this game.

Just 9 minutes into the game, Manchester United opened the scoring.

This time it was an assist from Alonso on the left. He played well in the left channel of the entire stadium. The Stoke City defenders simply couldn't guard against this super attacking full-back. Alonso drove straight in with the ball and a long pass went straight to the center of the penalty area, while Icardi deftly swept the ball and the ball rolled into the dead corner of the goal.

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Manchester United lead 1-0!

In the 34th minute of the game, this time it was Carrick's long-distance kick to the ground, which found Rooney in front of the penalty area. Rooney didn't hesitate, he turned around and shot, the ball went straight to the goal, Stoke City goalkeeper Begovic made a pounce, and the ball was still in the penalty area. Icardi, who reacted quickly, headed the ball lightly and the ball hit the empty goal.

Manchester United expanded the score 2-0!

In the second half, Manchester United's offensive remained unabated. In the 71st minute of the game, Martial on the right got rid of the defender in the penalty area. When he was about to shoot, he was pulled by Stoke City defender Mark Wilson. The referee decisively awarded a penalty.

Rooney gave the opportunity to Icardi, who calmly pushed the bottom left corner of the goal. The goalkeeper judged the wrong direction and scored a penalty.

Manchester United sealed the victory 3-0! Icardi scored a hat-trick, and he performed extremely well today.

In the final stage of the game, Kintag replaced Vidic with Ferdinand. This is his return to the court after two months.

The game ended with Manchester United's 3-0 victory over Stoke City, and Kintag's team successfully advanced to the semi-finals of the League Cup. The two-legged semi-finals will take place on January 7 and 22, 2014. So far, the English League Cup semi-finals are all released: Manchester United, Manchester City, West Ham, Sunderland.

In the draw ceremony after the game, Manchester City drew Sunderland and Manchester City drew West Ham. All media agree that the final will be a Manchester derby.

Jin Taige was enjoying the joy of winning the game, but he suddenly received a call, which gave him an unexpected surprise! (Successor of the Red Devils)