Chapter 619 Sweep

From the Spaniard to Southampton, although Pochettino has been well received, he has never had a convincing record. Taking over Manchester United is a major challenge for the Argentine's coaching career.

It has been almost four months since he took office at the end of September. Although he has been frequently criticized in terms of signings, Manchester United's outstanding record has been recognized. The club CEO, Ferguson and Charlton have all publicly supported Pochettino.

Five games, three wins and two draws remain unbeaten, ranking fourth with 11 points. It doesn't look very good, but you must know that three of the five opponents have won the championship directly. Stand firm.

Therefore, before the start of the sixth round of the Premier League, Pochettino was notified that the club will provide funds during the winter transfer period to supplement the thickness of the lineup.

"A defensive midfielder and a center forward." Pochettino first set the signing position.

Miguel, Jesús and Mike Phelan all turned their heads to look at Sun Wu, and even Giggs looked expectantly.

"Hehe." Sun Wu shrugged, "It's hard to find any good stuff in the winter transfer market."

Sun Wu originally wanted to suggest that the team sign Salah. He remembered that this Egyptian striker was signed by Mourinho during the winter break of his first season back at Stamford Bridge.

At present, the Manchester United team lacks a breakthrough player like Salah, and Griezmann needs to be pulled out to play this role in many cases.

Miguel, who is in charge of scouting in the coaching staff, couldn't wait to say: "Yesterday, we played five games in the sixth round of the league. Everton beat Newcastle 3-2. Belgian center Lukaku scored twice and had an assist."

"A very good striker." Mike Phelan added: "The physical fitness is very good, but not clumsy, and the speed is not slow, but the shooting accuracy needs to be strengthened, and the small skills are not delicate."

"But the running ability is very strong, mobile, and in line with the tactical system." Jesus' statement proves that the coaching staff has been observing Lukaku for a long time.

Pochettino raised his hand and tapped the table, "Best, what do you think?"

"It's not bad, but is Mourinho willing to let him go? Sell it to the direct opponent of the championship..."

"Give it a try." Pochettino thought about it in his mind, "Lukaku's transfer to Chelsea is 16 million pounds."

Sun Wu curled his lips, it seems that San Dezi paid a lot of money, it seems that he may not be able to buy it, isn't that how Mata transferred to Manchester United.

"If Lukaku can't buy it, then add the midfielder." Miguel continued: "Southampton's midfielder Schneiderlin."

Schneiderlin is currently one of the most acclaimed defensive midfielders in the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League. He played every minute under Pochettino last season and averaged 2.6 steals per game, ranking among the midfielders. third.

Sun Wu was also drunk, and all the "former" Manchester United players were mentioned for Mao. Lukaku's career was not considered successful after coming to Manchester United, and Schneiderlin was later kicked out.

However, Sun Wu did not say a word. He has been publicly supporting Fletcher who is still recovering from his injury. Pochettino and his coaching team are not too cold about this, and they do not trust Fletcher, who has not played much in two years. Che, Sun Wu didn't bother to open his mouth to be annoying.

To put it bluntly, except for Luke Shaw in the summer signings, other players are on the list provided by Sun Wu, Griezmann, Thomas Muller, Motta are even friends of Sun Wu, Pochettino It's hard not to think otherwise.

Introducing the old department to enhance the control of the team is something that many coaches want to do, and Pochettino is no exception. In fact, in another time and space, he introduced Southampton during Tottenham Another midfielder Wanyama.

However, Sun Wu is not very optimistic about this, and Pochettino's hand may be messed up.

It's not just that Schneiderlin "was" unsuccessful at United.

It has been more than two seasons since I came to the Premier League. Sun Wu also played against Schneiderlin five times. This defensive midfielder is very aggressive and has excellent single-player defensive ability, but his sense of position is poor and his defensive ability is not strong.

Want to get the main position at Manchester United...

In the end, Pochettino still made a decision.

"Okay, Miki, please arrange to send someone to continue to observe the performance of Lukaku and Schneiderlin. If there is no accident, they are our primary targets for transfer during the winter break."

...

September 28, Old Trafford.

Manchester United played against visiting West Bromwich Albion at home. Before the game started, Sun Wu heard a "not so good" news.

In the first league game that day, Southampton beat Crystal Palace 2-0, and Schneiderlin shined the audience with a pass and a shot.

Walking out of the locker room, Sun Wu pulled Mike Phelan and whispered, "Tell Darren, don't worry."

"Tell him?" Mike Phelan was a little surprised, "Just don't tell him."

Sun Wu rolled his eyes, "Everyone can see that Manchester United lacks an excellent midfielder. Mauricio even used Alderweireld to make a cameo..."

Mike Phelan immediately nodded to indicate that he understood that Manchester United's desire to buy a midfielder is well known in the Premier League. After missing Fernandinho and Matic in a row, Mota came on loan at the last moment.

Even if Manchester United does not have the idea of ​​acquiring Schneiderlin, the media will come up with groundless ideas. What's more, Pochettino does have this idea. He is likely to build momentum in advance. It is estimated that the media will start to hype in a few days. Naturally, Fletcher got wind of it.

In fact, Sun Wu did not deliberately reject Schneiderlin himself...but who made him invest a lot of money in Fletcher? If he was kicked out by Manchester United, Sun Wu would lose a lot of money on this investment!

After the start of the game, today's opponent West Bromwich Albion turned away and aggressively attacked, and successfully scored in the 15th minute.

"It's Sessegnon again. A year ago, he rewrote the history of the battle between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United, and also caused Manchester United to suffer the worst start to the Premier League in 33 years." Mortenson was a little surprised, "Today's Manchester United does not seem to be state."

Last season, Manchester United lost 1-2 at home to West Bromwich Albion. This was the first time in 23 years since the establishment of the Premier League. They lost three games in the first five rounds of the league. The last time it was so bad was in 1989 year.

In the Ferguson era, no one wanted to come to Old Trafford.

But in the past two years, everyone is willing to come to Old Trafford!

Manchester United under Moyes and Van Gaal, no one dares to lose!

However, today's protagonist is Sun Wu!

The "Best Song" sounded in the stands made Sun Wu full of fighting spirit.

Because he will go to Germany to play against Leverkusen in three days, Pochettino has reservations for this game.

Griezmann did not start for the first time this season and was replaced by Giggs.

Hernandez continued to start after the League Cup game, and Fellaini also got the chance to start.

Although most of the midfielders are second-tier players, it is difficult for the midfielder to play smoothly, but Sun Wu used his feet today to make West Bromwich Albion helpless.

In the 18th minute, while the West Bromwich Albion players were still immersed in the mood of leading, Sun Wu took the ball from the right rib and made a gesture to slant Valencia on the wing, and suddenly cut in with his left foot and kicked a curve ball.

"Best... Goooooooooooooooooooooooal!!"

"Best contributed another world wave. This is his first league goal after moving to Manchester United. Wonderful goal!"

This curve ball bypassed the dense defensive players in the penalty area, wiped the goalkeeper's hand tip, hit the far post and bounced into the goal.

In the 28th minute, Evra made a pass from the left, West Bromwich Albion defender headed the ball to clear the siege, and Sun Wu from the periphery volleyed directly through the goalkeeper again without stopping the ball.

"Two goals, poor West Brom..." Mortensen shook his head, "Today there is no Klose, no Griezmann, but there is Best."

"At a price of 75 million euros, Manchester United set a record transfer fee, but Best proved with his actual actions that he is worth the huge sum of money that Manchester United paid!"

Before the end of the first half, Sun Wu took the ball again from outside the penalty area and made a long-range shot. The West Brom defender jumped up nervously to block the hole of the gun, but Sun Wu sent an oblique shot from the ground. Thomas Muller cut into the penalty area and shot offside from a small angle to close the score. Rewritten as 3 to 1.

West Bromwich Albion tried again in the second half, but Pochettino replaced Fellaini with Griezmann. Giggs dropped back into the midfield and Griezmann scored within 10 minutes. For the second time, West Bromwich Albion completely collapsed.

In the end, Manchester United swept West Bromwich Albion 6-1 at home. Sun Wu contributed two shots and two passes in 60 minutes, and Hernandez also scored a goal.

After this game, Sun Wu will return to Germany for the first time in more than two years.