Chapter 765: Don’t Be Cowardly, Just Do It

Back in the locker room, Ferguson did not criticize the players. No one had a better way to face the intensive defense. Ferguson just asked the three frontcourt players, Fletcher, Gao Xiaodong, and Rooney, to be more patient and not regard long shots as goals. As the only weapon to break the dense defense.

After instructing the three top players in the team, Ferguson called over Valencia, Park Ji-sung and the two full-backs, asking them to cut inside more when going down, make inverted triangle passes, or pass ground balls into the penalty area. Don't just pass the lob.

Sir Alex Ferguson observed for 45 minutes. The tactical deployment must be very targeted, but the opponent shrinks to its own 30-meter area defense. No matter how good the tactics are, I can’t say they can be executed in place. These require more players to be on the spot. In fact, the head coach does not necessarily play a more important role in the game than the players.

During the first half, Gao Xiaodong and Fletcher were fighting openly and secretly. Ferguson also knew very well that it was impossible for a team of more than 20 people to be of the same mind. As long as it did not affect the team's victory, Ferguson did not want to interfere. , he believes that the one who can stand out in this kind of competition is the real leader of the team.

The half-time break ended quickly, and when we returned to the court again, Manchester United's offense was much more patient than in the first half. There was cooperation in the middle. Rooney resisted and moved back to the midfield. Hernandez waited for an opportunity to move and receive the ball. Rooney or Gao Xiaodong's pass, the three formed an offensive triangle.

Although Gao Xiaodong and Rooney are not people who do fine work, the time they cooperated with Hernandez was also short, and there was no tacit understanding. Several cooperations were unsuccessful, but they finally started to cooperate because the Rangers did not fight back. With their ability, Manchester United can attack regardless of efficiency. As long as they succeed once, they will win. If they face a strong team, this style of play will be fatal.

When Manchester United penetrated the frontcourt, Fletcher couldn't intervene. He was a defensive player, and Manchester United's penetration was unreliable. Fletcher did not dare to press too far forward.

In the 50th minute of the game, Rooney picked up the ball with his back, carried the opponent and passed the ball to Gao Xiaodong. Although Rooney was pulled down, Hernandez ran out of the open space. Gao Xiaodong took the lead when the defensive player arrived. Through the ball, Xiao Wandou took the ball and entered the penalty area.

Manchester United's cooperation was perfect, but there were too many people inside and outside the Rangers penalty area. The central defender took a poke. Although he did not poke it away, it gave the goalkeeper a chance to attack. Gregor flew up and took the ball in his arms.

Manchester United's penetration in the center forced Rangers' formation to move inward, which also gave Manchester United's wide players room to break through.

In the 53rd minute of the game, Gao Xiaodong separated the sides. Valencia was about to get down from the wing. Left back Broadford quickly returned to the wing too late to defend, and was cut into the penalty area by Valencia.

Broadford wanted to intercept, but his footing was not stable and Valencia passed him from the bottom line.

Valencia no longer had an angle to shoot, but he didn't like shooting either, so he passed the ball directly to the top of the penalty area in an inverted triangle.

Gao Xiaodong broke free from his opponent's pull and ran over to shoot, but Rooney in the penalty area touched the ball. Gao Xiaodong kicked the ball away, and the ball flew behind him. Fletcher kicked it onto the defensive player and flew out of the sideline.

Manchester United continued to attack the foul ball. Gao Xiaodong saw that the Rangers were paying attention to defending their left wing, so he passed the ball to Park Ji-sung, allowing Park to attack from the right.

Park Ji-sung dribbled the ball and tried to break through Papachi from the wing, but Papachi was fast and fierce in defense. Park Ji-sung was past his prime and understood that there was a big gap. By the time he received the ball, Papachi had already arrived and blocked it. Park Ji-sung could only pass back.

The ball came to Fletcher's feet, and Fletcher passed the ball to Valencia. The Ecuadorian winger broke through quickly along the right wing.

Broadford, the left back who was guarding him, saw the opportunity and made a lateral flying tackle.

Broadford made a good judgment and scooped the ball out, but Valencia's left foot was caught between Broadford's legs.

Valencia was very fast, and was pinched by Broadford like a scissor kick, and his left ankle was immediately deformed.

Immediately, Valencia fell to the ground in pain.

The moment Valencia fell to the ground, he realized that he was seriously injured. He howled in pain and pointed at his ankle.

Broadford was so petrified when he saw Valencia's ankle turned almost 90 degrees that he even forgot to call the team doctor.

Naismith, who also came to defend, woke up immediately and quickly called the team doctor to come in.

The on-site commentator Martin exclaimed, "Oh God! Look at his ankle! It must be broken! It's so cruel! England international Zamora also suffered misfortune last week, and this time it's Valencia's turn!"

Ferguson was very anxious. Valencia was now his main player at Manchester United. If he was injured, it would have a great impact on Manchester United. He also rushed into the stadium with the team doctor.

The Manchester United team doctor took a look at Valencia's injury, immediately put Valencia on a respirator, performed simple treatment, took him off the field, and then called an ambulance to take him to the hospital for treatment.

The scene of Valencia's broken leg was so horrific that the TV director didn't even show it in slow motion out of concern for the audience.

It all happened so suddenly. Many young players, including Gao Xiaodong, were shocked to see a player's broken leg live for the first time.

Young general Smallin was trembling and kept saying: "It's terrible! It's terrible!"

Vidic put his hand on Smalling's shoulder and said calmly: "This is football! It is impossible not to be injured at all. Since you have chosen football, you must be fearless."

While speaking, Vidic looked at Gao Xiaodong, "England is the most competitive league in the world. Anyone who wants to succeed here needs to work hard, even sweat and blood."

Gao Xiaodong felt a little frightened just now, but he was not afraid at all. He was protected by protective gear and he was a very strong person. It would be very difficult for him to be injured unless his muscles were strained or his upper body was injured.

After hearing Vidic's seemingly pointed words, Gao Xiaodong clenched his fists and said viciously: "The captain is right, we must not be afraid. I don't believe they are not afraid of breaking their legs."

Vidic originally wanted to take the opportunity to teach Gao Xiaodong to prevent him from being young and frivolous and taking Ying too easily. Unexpectedly, Gao Xiaodong reacted so strongly and said quickly: "The other party didn't mean to cripple him. The head coach and head coach of the Rangers We have a very good relationship."

Gao Xiaodong said with enthusiasm: "I know, but we can't be afraid. We just do it, we can't be timid."

Vidic nodded with satisfaction and said, "Yes! Don't be timid."

Valencia's injury delayed almost more than five minutes, and then Ferguson replaced veteran Giggs and the game continued.

Gao Xiaodong was not afraid, but looking at the tragic situation of Valencia's broken leg, how could the Manchester United players not be afraid? Even the veteran players couldn't help but hide when their opponents tackled them. This is a psychological shadow that cannot be eliminated instantly. of.

As the saying goes, the brave win when they meet in a narrow road. The more Manchester United's players hid, the tougher the Rangers' players played. Soon they actually gained a lot of the ball and made several good counterattacks.

Gao Xiaodong felt that he had to stand up and encourage his teammates at this time, otherwise he might not be able to win today's game.

This is Gao Xiaodong's Champions League show for Manchester United, and he doesn't want it to end in a draw or loss.

In the 72nd minute of the game, Rooney passed the ball back to Gao Xiaodong. Rangers midfielder Davis made a flying tackle to steal the ball. Gao Xiaodong did not dodge and first pushed the ball away before jumping up.

Gao Xiaodong jumped half a step too late. Even though Davis stopped his feet, he was still knocked to the ground.

CCTV's on-site commentator He Hui was frightened and shouted: "Xiaodong! You can't do this! So what if it's a draw! Don't get hurt!"

The Manchester United fans at the scene also screamed and asked the referee to give Davis a yellow card.

The referee De Breck ignored the pressure from the fans and just awarded a free kick.

Set kicks are also a good way to break dense defenses. Vidic and Smalling both came to the penalty area to compete for headers.

Gao Xiaodong passed the free kick into the penalty area. The ball was a little close to the goalkeeper, and Gregor punched it out of the penalty area.

Gao Xiaodong quickly followed up and fired a volley before the ball hit the ground, but the ball was saved by the goalkeeper again.

Giggs got the ball and went down quickly. After attracting the Rangers players to the penalty area, he passed the ball back to the front of the penalty area to find Gao Xiaodong.

Gao Xiaodong kept up with the shot, and Papachi stepped over to block Gao Xiaodong's shot. However, Gao Xiaodong did not dodge and kicked towards Papachi's spikes.

Bang!

The ball hit Papachi's spikes and exploded directly. Papachi was also hit and took a few steps back. He sat on the ground, hugging his legs in pain and unable to stand up.

"God! The ball exploded!"

"Oh my god! Is Gao's foot broken?"

"Is this desperate? God! Don't get hurt!"

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The Manchester United fans were so scared that they almost didn't dare to look at Gao Xiaodong, fearing another fracture. However, they didn't expect that Gao Xiaodong was fine and even raised his hand to ask for the ball from the sidelines.

"Too fierce! What a macho man!"

"Desperate Saburo!"

"The Red Devil must be like Gao! Don't be afraid! Just do it!"

"This is the spirit of the Red Devils!"

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The fans in the Old Trafford stands were so excited by Gao Xiaodong that they all stood up and applauded Gao Xiaodong.

The Manchester United bosses on the field and on the bench all looked at each other with admiration on their faces, especially Neville. He felt that Gao Xiaodong had truly achieved what he said to be a Red Devil, you must first have the talent.

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