Chapter 760
On August 24, Manchester United challenged Cardiff City in an away game. This was the first time Manchester United faced Solskjaer. Both home and away fans applauded the once legendary star.
It was the first time for Sun Wu to meet Babyface. In the season when he just debuted, the opponent happened to retire, but they communicated through Ferdinand at the end of last season.
In this game, Ferdinand and Michael Keane, who came on loan, both started. Sun Wu also specially found Keane to have a chat.
In the last round of the league, Cardiff City drew with West Bromwich Albion 2-2 away. In the direct dialogue between the two Manchester United youth defenders, Michael Keane defeated Evans with a corner kick without any suspense.
In this game, Pochettino let Sun Wu and Pogba play at the same time, with Lukaku at the top, and Mane and Griezmann behind him.
Thomas Muller was not included in the big list because of a minor injury... During this time, Xiaozhu, Boateng, and Lahm shouted from the air. What made Sun Wu disdainful was that there was Hu Meier in the shouting, this fellow Has already transferred back to Bayern, the guy who refused to eat a bite of Bayern back then.
"To be honest, I don't think it's a good idea."
After playing for 15 minutes, Mike Phelan did not shy away from saying this to Pochettino.
Pochettino, Miguel, and Jesus stood on the sidelines frowning. Manchester United's offense on the field was like a malfunctioning machine. In fear.
Sun Wu has completely taken over the team's offensive organizational responsibility, and his teammates are more willing to give the ball to Sun Wu than Pogba.
"Pogba made a lot of mistakes." Zhan Jun commented impartially: "It's only a quarter of an hour, and he has made at least three or four pass mistakes. In this regard, he is not as good as Sun Wu."
"The difference is quite far." Zhang Lu unfairly commented, "Sun Wu is an all-round midfielder that is rarely seen in European football today... This refers to his tactical level after changing his position. The passer organizes the offense, can send a threatening pass forward, and I can’t find a few in Europe, and Cesc Fabregas in the past few years is counted as one..."
Standing far away watching Pogba's performance, Sun Wu quickened his pace... Sure enough, Pogba passed the opponent with an exquisite pick after stealing the ball, and then shook Michael Keane with another feint. Send a pick that you think is clever.
Sure enough, as Sun Wu expected, Mane, who advanced forward, failed to control the ball, barely stabbed and was intercepted by Ferdinand. Cardiff City immediately launched a counterattack. Bellamy took the ball from the wing and sprinted past Luke at high speed. ·resemble.
As for Pogba, he is still blaming Mane. He thinks that Mane did not advance in time and lost the ball, and he wasted such a wonderful pass...
The honest man Ma Nei didn't say a word, and quickened his pace to catch up.
Old but experienced, Bellamy sent a cross before Mane caught up to Fraser Campbell, but Sun Wu had already returned to the defense and used a diagonally rear flying tackle Bring Campbell down.
"Dick!" The referee Oliver blew a foul.
Sun Wu had nothing to say, got up and pulled Campbell up, turned to look... Pogba was still walking.
It cannot be said that Pogba is unwilling to return to defense, but his return to defense often has no actual effect. When he runs to the position, the opponent's attack is often over!
Bellamy noticed Sun Wu's gaze, turned around to look at it, and smiled... He is an old fritter, and the matter between Sun Wu and Pogba has been published in major newspapers during this time .
They are also bad boys in the Premier League. There is a deep hatred between Sun Wu and Button. This season, QPR, where Button played, has been promoted to the Premier League. The media has already hyped it at the end of last season.
The relationship between Sun Wu and Bellamy is very good. The latter became friends with Sun Wu during his second spell at Liverpool.
Bellamy glanced at Sun Wu who was retreating, thinking that maybe today's game can be expected to win, this is a Manchester United team that is not in shape, and...
Before the game, Pochettino made what he thought was a perfect tactical deployment. Although he had hidden concerns about the cooperation between Sun Wu and Pogba, he ignored a detail.
There are many players from Manchester United in Cardiff City. Solskjaer may not take it seriously, but his group of players don't think so!
Ferdinand can talk about getting together and leaving Manchester United, but what about the others?
Michael Keane is 21 years old and played in the Manchester United reserve team last season. He was forced to rent out to play in the Premier League. He doesn't think he is worse than Smalling.
Forward James Wilson, after Lukaku joined, he chose to rent out in despair.
Then there's Fabio at full-back, Fraser Campbell at striker, they've all been kicked out by United...
These players have a strong fighting spirit, and they hope to prove their abilities by defeating their old clubs, which makes Cardiff City extremely combative.
And Manchester United's midfield organization is weak, and Solskjaer also arranged appropriate tactics. The three midfielders swept the midfield frantically. Once they got the ball, they handed it over to Bellamy. The two strikers look for opportunities.
In the 41st minute, Manchester United was finally punished.
Bellamy played through midfield, and Campbell, under the close guard of Phil Jones, went into the penalty area and barely shot to win the corner.
"Manchester United needs to be careful." Zhan Jun had a bad feeling, "Settings have always been the most important scoring method for weak teams, and Ferdinand and Michael Keane's headers are both excellent..."
"Here we go... oh, it's Michael Keane again, and he beat Alderweireld!"
"He jumps really high!"
Sun Wu, who was standing outside the penalty area, watched this scene speechlessly. The thin Michael Keane jumped up and overwhelmed Alderweireld. He deliberately shook his head and stared at the ball to the far corner. No rescue action was made.
Solskjaer was running to celebrate, Ferdinand held Michael Keane high, and the fans cheered like thunder...
And Sun Wu's eyes fell on Pogba, whether it is offense or defense, the 191cm Pogba has always been an important piece in corner kick tactics, but just now he stood on the line of the penalty area... This is to snatch a counterattack The initiative too!
"We were drawn by Swansea in the first game, and we fell behind Cardiff City in the second round. Manchester United is in big trouble!" Zhan Jun said with a wry smile: "Actually, the British media has been criticizing Manchester United for letting go of so many players in the summer...Now, They were punished."
Mike Phelan, Jesus and Miguel on the sidelines looked at Pochettino at the same time. Now that they are behind, you have to make a choice, and muddling is not the way!
Oliver blew the whistle for the end of the first half, and all Manchester United players walked towards the player tunnel with their heads down, even Sun Wu was no exception.
"Best." Bellamy hugged Sun Wu's shoulder and winked, "Sometimes, as the core, you should be a ball bully!"
Sun Wu reluctantly smiled and said nothing, but he was disdainful in his heart... Of course I know that I want to be a ball bully, but being a ball bully doesn't have to be overbearing. Sometimes, gentle wind and light rain can also show skills!