Chapter 1,144 Optimism

The focus of the battle between Manchester United and Arsenal shocked the world of football.

Before the game, some people thought that Manchester United would win, and some people thought that Manchester United would win by a big margin.

Arsenal's winning percentage at Old Trafford has never been high.

However, no one thought that Manchester United would win so much, just like they didn't expect Arsenal to lose so miserably.

1:8!

Since 1927, Arsenal has not lost so miserably. Since 1895, Arsenal has not scored 8 goals in a single game by an opponent. But at that time, Arsenal was just a rookie, but now Arsenal is It's a wealthy team.

Before the game against Arsenal, although Manchester United had won two consecutive games, it was very difficult to win each game. It seemed that the bench was not thick enough and the tactics were thoroughly studied. European bookmakers also repeatedly adjusted Manchester United's winning odds are low, and it is believed that it will be very difficult for Manchester United to defend the title this season.

After this battle, the media's attitude towards Manchester United and Arsenal changed dramatically.

"Daily Mail" said that Arsenal's performance was disastrous and disastrous. The question they have to consider now is not whether they can qualify for the Champions League, but whether they can avoid relegation.

And he expressed great praise for Manchester United, "Manchester United changed from the fatigue in the first two rounds and played the style of the Triple Crown. The score of 8:1 made all the championship opponents despair, but this was because they lacked Ferdinand and Vidi. With Qi waiting for the absolute main force, judging from this battle, maybe Manchester United's slogan of defending the Triple Crown may not be bragging.

"Mirror" used the metaphor of "adults beating children" when describing this game, and said that Arsenal is no longer worthy of being Manchester United's opponent. After three games, Arsenal ranked 17th with only 1 point. Na's current opponents are relegation teams such as Reading and Southampton.

"The Sun" directly called on Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger to sack him. The reporter believed that the reason why Arsenal had not won a championship for seven years was mainly due to Wenger's incompetence. If Arsenal wants to win the championship trophy again, it must get a new coach. .

"The Sun" was full of praise for Gao Xiaodong and Ferguson, believing that Manchester United could sweep Arsenal despite being short of major generals. Ferguson's formation and Gao Xiaodong's charge were the decisive factors. After this battle, Gao Xiaodong The status of Manchester United's core and captain has become more stable, and Ferguson's ability to recognize and employ people has also been fully demonstrated.

After Gao Xiaodong announced his return to the national team, the domestic media in China paid more attention to Gao Xiaodong. In this battle between Manchester United and Arsenal, reporters followed and interviewed the whole process. After the game, all major media in China conducted extensive coverage. According to reports, "Football" and "Sports Weekly" used the entire page to report news about Gao Xiaodong and Manchester United.

Because Gao Xiaodong scored a hat-trick against Arsenal and played a decisive role in the game, the domestic media almost regarded Gao Xiaodong as an omnipotent savior and hoped that Gao Xiaodong could play a decisive role in the upcoming World Cup. In the qualifiers, he led the Chinese team to qualify from the group.

Although Gao Xiaodong is currently very proud, he does not have enough confidence in leading the national team to the World Cup. After all, the situation of the national football team is particularly complicated, and football is a competition between 11 people and 11 people. No matter how strong Gao Xiaodong's personal ability is, One person cannot defeat a team of opponents.

Therefore, when domestic and foreign media were crazily praising Gao Xiaodong, Gao Xiaodong posted a short article on Weibo and Twitter to relieve himself. At the same time, he also reminded Chinese fans and the media that Gao Xiaodong is not the only one in the Chinese team. Don't expect that after he returns to the national team, the Chinese team will be able to sweep across Asia and easily enter the World Cup in Brazil.

Gao Xiaodong wrote: "The game is over, we achieved an epic victory, and now I am going back to China to play in the World Cup qualifiers. This is my first time playing for the national team. I am very excited and excited, but also very Worry, because I don’t know if I can succeed in the national team? I don’t know if I can get the support of my teammates? Can I gain the trust of the coach?

Gao Xiaodong raised three questions, which immediately caused a big discussion in the Chinese football world about Gao Xiaodong's addition to the national team's strength.

Some media believe that the strength of the Chinese national team is not bad. What they lack is a superstar like Gao Xiaodong as the core. With Gao Xiaodong, the strength of the Chinese national team will definitely change qualitatively. Of course, the premise is that the Chinese national team can Form a concentric whole.

Some media are relatively pessimistic, believing that although Gao Xiaodong's personal ability is strong, it may have limited improvement in the strength of the Chinese national team. The Chinese national team's poor performance is not only due to the team's poor strength, but also in many aspects, such as the Football Association's indiscretion. Intervention, many player gangs forming partisan factions and opposing dissidents, local teachers not being strong enough, and foreign teachers not familiar with the national conditions, these are not things that Gao Xiaodong can solve alone.

The Chinese Football Association believes that what the national football team lacks is confidence rather than rationality. Therefore, Wei Ge, chairman of the Football Association, told the outside world that Gao Xiaodong will be the unquestionable core and captain of the national football team. The Football Association, coaching staff and players all fully trust him. If If anyone in the national team has trouble with Gao Xiaodong, then the Football Association will side with Gao Xiaodong without hesitation.

Camacho, the head coach of the Chinese national team, has just taken over, and now he urgently needs Gao Xiaodong to help him gain a foothold in the team and achieve results. He also clearly supports Gao Xiaodong, saying that Gao Xiaodong is a superstar who can make any team qualitatively different. He believes that the Chinese team with Gao Xiaodong as the core will be able to break out of Asia and go global.

There have always been pessimistic and optimistic views on whether Gao Xiaodong can change the national football team, not only in the media, but also among the fans. However, because the Chinese national team has never had a superstar like Gao Xiaodong before, neither of these two groups is convinced. Who, now with the support of the Football Association and foreign teachers, the optimistic group quickly overwhelmed the rational group and became the mainstream of domestic public opinion.

Fans trust Gao Xiaodong so much, even to the point of blind worship, which makes Gao Xiaodong helpless. He understands that if he cannot lead the Chinese team to the World Cup, he will probably be greeted by overwhelming criticism and scolding.

On the second day of the game, which was also the penultimate day after the transfer window closed, Manchester United's new aid Ashley Young came to Manchester United.

Ashley Young is a player from Aston Villa. He can play as a left winger or a forward. He is fast and has amazing physical fitness. He can make up for Manchester United's weak wings. After consecutive injuries at the beginning of the season, Ferguson recognized the need for substitutes. The lineup was weak, so he spent 20 million pounds to buy Ashley Young.

Ashley Young is an important substitute for Manchester United. As the captain, Gao Xiaodong attended the welcome banquet for Manchester United's new player Ashley Young and welcomed the arrival of Ashley Young on behalf of the players.

Although Ashley Young is a local player in England, he understands that with the gradual withdrawal of Class 92, Manchester United's local gang has declined. If he wants to take root in Manchester United, he must make friends with Manchester United's new core Gao Xiaodong. Therefore, before and after the banquet, compare him Gao Xiaodong, who is three years younger, is very enthusiastic and respectful.

After welcoming new aid Ashley Young, Gao Xiaodong immediately rushed to the airport with Monkey and two bodyguards to fly back to China.