Chapter 1,265 Crisis

After the national team match day ended, the European League entered an intensive mid-game stage. +∧八＋∧八＋∧Read +∧Book,.※.→o

Manchester United competes on three fronts in the league, Champions League and FA Cup, with a dense schedule and strong opponents.

This is the time when the team’s bench strength, fighting spirit and coaching rotation level are most tested.

Young coaches often collapse at this time due to lack of experience.

Ferguson has been working hard in the Premier League for more than 20 years and is more than capable of handling this kind of situation.

In the Champions League, facing the dark horse Zenit, in the ice and snow of Russia, Ferguson played steadily and relied on Gao Xiaodong's free kick to get a 1:1 draw in the away game. He returned to home and defeated his opponent 3:0 cleanly to enter the top 8. .

In the league, Manchester United has won five consecutive victories, many of which defeated strong teams like Tottenham, leading the standings with a 3-point advantage over Manchester City.

In the FA Cup, Manchester United also easily defeated low-level teams Brighton and Stoke City to reach the top four.

During this period, although Manchester United was highly successful in the third line, the number of injuries became more and more. Vidic was reimbursed for the season. Veterans Giggs, Scholes, Ferdinand, and Fletcher were injured successively. At the end of March, young player Nani , Anderson and Cleverley also suffered injuries and red cards. For a while, Manchester United could barely get together 11 starting players.

The opponents in the league and FA Cup were weak and they could barely cope with it. However, in the Champions League, Manchester United was stubbornly blocked by Chelsea.

In the Champions League quarter-finals, Manchester United faced Chelsea at home.

In the league, Gao Xiaodong led Manchester United away to Chelsea, which led to the dismissal of Chelsea coach Villas-Boas.

After that, Chelsea did not look for another coach and directly asked assistant coach Di Matteo to serve as the firefighting coach and coach Chelsea for the remaining games.

Chelsea, who have no hope of winning the league, have spent all their energy on the Champions League and FA Cup.

In the FA Cup, they reached the top four like Manchester United, and in the Champions League they met Manchester United on a narrow road. →eight→eight→read→book,.↓.o≥

Chelsea, bent on revenge and well-organized, played the most exciting game of the season at Old Trafford. They relied on tenacious defense and sharp counterattacks to defeat Manchester United 2:1 away from home.

After the game,

In this game, defensive midfielder Pogba and central defender Smallin were scolded by reporters and fans.

It was the low-level mistakes of these two people that allowed Chelsea to score two goals and almost ended Manchester United's hope of advancing to the semi-finals.

In fact, it’s no wonder that fans and reporters scolded Pogba and Smallin for losing at home and allowing their opponents to score two away goals. In the history of the Champions League knockout rounds, almost no team has ever come back.

Manchester United are ambitious this season and want to realize their dream of winning the Triple Crown again.

If they lose the most important Champions League title, even if they win a domestic double crown, it will be difficult for Manchester United fans whose appetite has been cultivated.

Good luck never comes singly. The poor performance in the Champions League had a huge impact on the morale of Manchester United players. Facing the underdog Blackburn Rovers in the league, Manchester United did not show a better performance. On the contrary, it became even more sluggish. If it weren't for Gao Xiaodong's heroic score, Manchester United couldn't even get a point.

They are on the verge of elimination from the Champions League and are only one point behind Manchester City in the league. Manchester United's originally good situation has suddenly become precarious.

After the league match against Blackburn Rovers, the Manchester United players did not stay at Blackburn Rovers, and the originally planned vacation was also cancelled.

On the bus back to Manchester United, Ferguson scolded the players.

Ferguson can allow players to make mistakes, just like Pogba and Smallin, who still started this game, but he cannot tolerate the team's lack of fighting spirit.

The players also knew that their performance was not good. They kept their heads down and said nothing along the way. The originally very lively team bus was almost as quiet as a hearse this time.

Back in Manchester, the players went home, but Pogba and Park Ji-sung went directly to Gao Xiaodong's house.

"If you two don't go home and rest, what are you doing here?"

Gao Xiaodong's plan this season is to win the Triple Crown and then leave the Premier League. The current situation in the Champions League and the league is not good. If something unexpected happens, he may have to play in the Premier League for another year.

Gao Xiaodong was also very unhappy when the game ended like this, and he was not polite at all to Pogba and Park Ji-sung.

Park Ji-sung said nothing, and Pogba said: "I'm not tired."

Gao Xiaodong lay on his back on the sofa, closed his eyes, and said, "You're not tired, I'm tired."

Park Ji-sung was very understanding of the ways of the world, and he arrived immediately: "Oh, let's go back right now."

Pogba said blankly: "Brother Xiaodong, it's not my fault that I didn't win today. I did everything I should do."

Gao Xiaodong opened his eyes and said: "It was a mistake if we didn't win the game. Everyone made mistakes. Otherwise, why didn't we win the game? The opponent was Blackburn, not Chelsea."

Park Ji-sung said: "I think the old man has a problem with his formation..." After looking at Gao Xiaodong's face, Park Ji-sung continued: "Actually, Xiaodong, you should play as a defensive midfielder and be more stable. The combination of Pogba and Carrick It’s so unstable.”

Gao Xiaodong said: "If we lose, everyone will have problems. I just said it."

Pogba said: "Brother Xiaodong, you must be fine. If you score two goals, we will lose."

Park Ji-sung said: "Yes, Xiaodong, you are blameless today."

Gao Xiaodong said: "I also have a problem. Not scoring one more goal than my opponent is my problem."

Gao Xiaodong's domineering answer left Pogba and Park Ji-sung speechless, because according to this statement, as long as the team loses, it is Gao Xiaodong's responsibility.

After a moment of silence, Park Ji-sung smiled bitterly and said: "Xiaodong, you can't have such high demands on yourself. This is a team sport, and we should all take a responsibility."

Pogba also said: "Yes, I did a little better today. If I push forward more, I might be able to win the game."

Gao Xiaodong sat up at this time and said: "Paul, I was just going to tell you that you were too conservative today. Is it because of low-level mistakes in the Champions League that you didn't dare to push forward in this game? You just want to be yourself." Your own job?”

Pogba said: "Yes, I am afraid that there will be problems again in the position I am guarding."

Gao Xiaodong said: "If you think like this, then you will never become a star, because a star has to bear more than others and do better than others."

Park Ji-sung said: "I didn't do well today. The old man asked me to defend well, so I focused on defense and was not aggressive enough."

Gao Xiaodong said: "Yes, you two and others made the same mistake today and don't dare to bear more."

Pogba said: "Brother Dong, do you think I will have a chance against Chelsea next time?"

Gao Xiaodong said: "It's hard to say what the chances are. If I play as a defensive midfielder, you won't have much chance."

Pogba had a look of disappointment on his face.

The red-blue battle with Chelsea is a game that the whole world is watching. There were low-level mistakes in the last game. Pogba really wants to perform well in the second round.

Gao Xiaodong continued: "Perform well during training. If your performance reassures me, I will play as an attacking midfielder."

Park Ji-sung said: "I need to score two goals against Chelsea in the next game. Maybe I won't have a chance."

Gao Xiaodong said: "It's hard to say. Now we are short of major generals in the team. Let's work harder. Play the last few games well, and maybe we can get a good contract next season."

Pogba felt better and said: "I will train hard."

Park Ji-sung smiled bitterly and said: "It would be great if I can stay. I don't dare to think about a good contract."

While the three of them were talking, Xiao Le and the chef had already prepared the meal. Park Ji-sung and Pogba ate before saying goodbye and leaving. 11