Chapter 326, Mr. Golden Ball
Hearing Scholes' question, Kintag was stunned for a moment, but didn't answer right away.
Scholes went on to say: "Captain, it's just the two of us here, I want to hear you tell the truth, do you think we can make it to the final?"
Kintag looked at the players on the field, then looked down at the list of players in his hand, finally sighed, and then said to Scholes with a wry smile: "Paul, there are only two of us here, so I have something to say. I said it. Actually from the day I said 'Triple Crown', I knew it was almost impossible."
"A few years ago, Manchester United had already begun to fall from its peak. In the 2010-2011 UEFA Champions League final, we entered the final and were finally defeated by Barcelona. In fact, Manchester United in that season can only be said to be very lucky. And Sir Alex Ferguson's coaching ability is also very good, which brought the current Manchester United into the final. In the next two years, we were all defeated in the European arena, and even Mr. Sir couldn't do anything."
"Although I don't want to admit it in my heart, this Manchester United team is indeed far worse than it was before. It is much worse than the European champion team in 2008, if not compared to when you were all here in 1999. Now the team has many positions. There are big problems, and the players are changing, it's not enough to get under the trophy."
"Let me put it this way, in the current Manchester United team, except for De Gea, Rooney and Van Persie, none of the other players is world-class! Look at our opponent Real Madrid, almost every position is world-class. The top five players, how do we compare with them?"
"Furthermore, Paul, if you think about the Champions League champions in recent years, every team has a Golden Globe winner or player of the footballer level. Think about the Champions League champions in recent years: AC Milan has the peak Kaka in the early period, Barcelona has the king Messi, Inter Milan has the midfielder Sneijder, Chelsea has the central axis composed of Lampard, Drogba, and Terry, and Bayern has the combination of Robery. These star players play a role on the field. The role of a leader, a flash of inspiration at a critical moment, can lead the team invincible. And let's look at Manchester United now. Where is there such a footballer-level player?"
Jin Taige spoke eloquently for a long time, seeming to spit out all the words in his heart. After saying these words, he took a long breath and fell silent.
Scholes next to him asked puzzledly: "Captain, why didn't you buy some big-name players during the transfer period, but bought a group of young people in their 20s?"
Kintag looked at the players on the field: "23-year-old Alonso, 22-year-old Kanter, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Van Dijk, 21-year-old Salah, 20-year-old Icardi, Anthony Martial at 18. They are all players I bought in the summer and are now starting or rotating in the first team."
"If I bought big-name players last summer, maybe I could only buy one or two, and you look at the original players of Manchester United,
What is their strength, you should know very well. Even if I buy Messi, should I let him partner with Nani and wait for Anderson to pass the ball? Or rely on Ashley Young and Valencia's winger combination to create opportunities for Messi? Manchester United at the beginning of the season was like a wooden barrel. Even with two longboards, it could not accumulate more water. So I might as well buy a group of promising young stars who can improve the team's strength and have a bright future. "
"Look at the players I bought. Their combination now has the top level of the Premier League. Our current league ranking is the best proof. And the youth team's Sane, Asensio, Ali and other young people, they The talent is also outstanding. I am sure that when this group of young people grow up, they will definitely have the strength to overturn the European football world!"
Speaking of this, Kintag couldn't help but get excited. He looked at the young players on the field and said happily: "These young people were discovered by me. They are just like the class of 92, and they will definitely be able to protect the future of Manchester United." Ten years in peak condition!"
"So, I can't guarantee this season, and I can't confirm next season, but after three years, I'm sure that this group of young people will be able to win the Triple Crown! Four Crowns! Five Crowns! The future is It's theirs."
Jin Taige calmed down for a long time, and then he slowly relaxed: "As for the next game against Real Madrid, in all fairness, I think the winning rate is not high, but I hope to see their fighting spirit and determination to face difficulties! I said the goal of the triple crown this season, and I also want to motivate them, and I hope they can ask for more of themselves!"
Speaking of this, Scholes nodded: "Captain, I understand everything. I look forward to this group of young people just like you. In the future, they may be able to surpass the results achieved by our class of 92."
Jin Taige stood up at this time and shouted at the players on the field: "Guys, come on! Get rid of Real Madrid! Advance to the final!"
At this time, the players training on the field also responded to Jin Taige's words and waved their fists excitedly.
"Kill Real Madrid! Advance to the final!"
"we are the champion!"
There is a scene of high spirits on the training ground.
The day before the game, Real Madrid took a special plane to Manchester to prepare for the next day's game.
Several players came to Old Trafford for the first time today, such as Carvajal and Casemiro.
As soon as he stepped into the old trafford stadium, Casemiro said in surprise: "It's about the same size as the Bernabeu. And it looks very powerful."
Carvajal also felt the same: "It seems that today's game will encounter some difficulties."
At this time, Pepe said carelessly: "You don't have to worry. Last season, we also met Manchester United. At that time, the head coach was the famous Ferguson. We still eliminated them. Don't worry, after today's game, We must be the ones to advance to the final!"
Hearing such a confident conversation from the players, Ancelotti also became more at ease, and he was full of confidence in the next game.
At the press conference before the game, Ancelotti was full of confidence: "We scored two goal difference at home, and we have a sufficient psychological advantage in the away game. The team that advances to the final will be Real Madrid!"
At Manchester United's press conference, Kintag sneered at such remarks: "The last team that scored two goal differences at home was already eliminated by Manchester United from the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The game is not over yet. Everything is still unknown. The spirit of the Red Devils is to be indomitable and fight to the end. Even if there is only one minute left, we still have the confidence to win!"
The head coaches of the two sides are full of fighting spirit, and it seems that this round of the game will also be full of sparks!