Episode [218]: Found the Weakness of the Manchester United Team
Zhong Cheng came to the tactical board and drew two lines in front of the tactical board.
The eyes of the Leeds United players in the locker room were fixed on the two lines on the tactical board, and they knew how important this was.
Zhong Cheng said: "Manchester United's defense is actually very powerful, especially their central defender combination Ferdinand and Vidic, can be said to be the strongest central defender combination in the Premier League. Both of them have height and bounce. With body and not too slow, it can be said that they are a pair of central defenders with no weaknesses."
The players of Leeds United nodded and listened carefully.
Yes, the combination of these two central defenders is indeed very powerful, very sharp, too powerful.
Zhong Cheng continued: "However, compared to those small and flexible strikers, the turning and speed of these two central defenders are still a bit slow and not flexible enough. As long as they are not close to the body, there is still a good chance. But our club There is a lack of strikers like this in China right now."
No, it's not that Leeds United have small, nimble and fast strikers.
They have, Carlos Tevez!
Carlos Tevez is only 171cm tall, fast and flexible, and has dribbling ability. Such a striker is actually a threat to Ferdinand and Vidic.
However, Zhong Cheng will not use Carlos Tevez anymore.
Carlos Tevez has made it clear that he wants to leave Leeds United, not even giving Leeds United any chance, claiming that he will not negotiate a contract with Leeds United, he is not willing to stay in England at all, he wants to return to South America went.
In this game, Carlos Tevez did not appear in the squad at all.
Zhong Cheng said that the club does not have this type of striker, which means that they do not have this type of striker in their current squad.
The players of Leeds United looked up at Zhong Cheng.
Zhong Cheng continued: "So, our attack target today is not on these two central defenders, but on the two ribs of this line of defense, that is, the position between the two wingbacks and the central defenders." !"
The players of Leeds United nodded their heads, because the lines on the tactical board had been clearly drawn.
Zhong Cheng said: "Yesterday, I let you watch the two rounds of the match between Manchester United and AC Milan. Did you see it? In the two rounds, AC Milan broke the goal of Manchester United through the rib position , What does this explain? It means that Manchester United's rib position is problematic, you know?"
The players of Leeds United suddenly realized that this was the case.
When watching the videos of these two games yesterday, many people hadn't thought about this. Now that Zhong Cheng has reminded you, everyone thinks back, it really is true. Four of AC Milan's five goals in the two rounds were scored from this position, which really shows that Manchester United's rib problem is very serious.
Zhong Cheng said: "So, try to play in these two positions when counterattacking. The cooperation between their full-backs and central backs is not particularly tacit, and there are some problems with each other's supplementary defense. I hope you can grasp it. These opportunities are a fatal blow to the man with a face, you know?"
The players of the Leeds United team were full of confidence all of a sudden, and they all revealed it with high spirits, shouting loudly: "Got it, boss! We know what to do. We will win this game!" Looking at Leeds United Regarding the current state of the team players, Zhong Cheng nodded slightly, very satisfied.
However, Zhong Cheng still reminded: "When defending, pay attention to Cristiano Ronaldo on the wing of the Manchester United team. This guy has the ability to change the result of the game alone. Once he takes the ball and sticks to him, use his body to restrict him. !"
Yes, at this time, Cristiano Ronaldo's body is not as strong as later generations. As long as he is under the close defense of Leeds United, it is still difficult for Cristiano Ronaldo to make a difference.
Of course, Cristiano Ronaldo's epiphany is still very threatening, so Zhong Cheng reminded the Leeds United players to pay attention to Cristiano Ronaldo and keep a close eye on him.
The players of Leeds United nodded one after another, expressing their understanding.
Seeing this, Zhong Cheng was satisfied. With a big wave of his hand, he signaled the Leeds United players to go. The Leeds United players shouted that we are the champions and rushed out of the dressing room.
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"Friends of the audience, friends of the fans, hello everyone! This is BBC Sports, and we are the Mark Lawrenson you are familiar with. Next to me is my partner today, Eddie!" live broadcast.
Eddie Gray immediately said: "Hello, fans and friends, we are the Eddie Gray you are familiar with, and now I am here to explain today's Premier League game."
"Today's game is the most important game of the Premier League this season, and it is also the last round of the Premier League this season. In the thirty-eighth round of the Premier League, Manchester United will face off at Old Trafford, their home stadium. Leeds United game," Mark Lawrenson said.
“This game is the battle of Tianwangshan in the Premier League this season. The results of this season determine the ownership of the Premier League this season. This should be the most intense season in recent years." Eddie Gray said.
"Yeah, the two teams are really fierce. They have performed so well this season, and they have saved the suspense of the league championship until the last round. This game is exciting. However, I think, Now the pressure on Manchester United is very great. Because they don't want to lead for almost a season, and then be pushed down to the top of the league in the last round of the game, the pressure is very high!" Mark Lawrenson said.
"Okay, this game is about to start. Now the players from both sides are about to play. But before the players come out, there is another ceremony, that is, the Premier League championship trophy will appear first!" Eddie Gray said so.
Yes, the FA officials had to bring the Premier League trophy into the pitch and put it on the sidelines before players from both sides went out on the field.
Because this season's Premier League championship will only be produced between Manchester United and Leeds United, the FA directly brought the real trophy to Old Trafford in Manchester. In the past, because more than two teams had the hope of winning the championship, they would touch the real trophy to one place, and then other places would send out replicas as temporary substitutes.
Today, the one at Old Trafford is the real thing.
When the Manchester United fans saw the FA officials holding the championship trophy, they were very excited and sang the Manchester United team anthem and "We Are the Champions" excitedly, as if the championship trophy is now It belongs to them like Manchester United.
Manchester United really regarded this game as their championship celebration, and they seemed to be eager to celebrate.
This naturally made the fans of Leeds United very angry. These damned Manchester United guys ignored them. Holding the championship trophy and leaving, he severely humiliated the disgusting and arrogant Manchester United guy.
There was thunderous applause at the scene immediately, because the FA officials put the trophy on the sidelines, and the fans of both sides were excited.
Old Trafford is full of jubilation.
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"Okay, now the players of both sides came out of the locker room following the referee team of this game, and they walked into the court. This game is about to start!" BBC commentator Mark Law Lenson said immediately.
Fans from both sides immediately gave thunderous applause to welcome the players of the two teams.
"Now that the players from both sides are on the field, let's introduce to you the starting rosters of both sides in Tainan!" Eddie Gray said while flipping through the information in his hand.
Today's starters are as follows:
Home Team: Manchester United, Manager: Alex Ferguson, Formation: 4-4-2
Goalkeeper: Edwin van der Sar
Back four [from left to right]: Heinze, Vidic, Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville
The midfield four [left to right]: Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick and Cristiano Ronaldo
Forwards: Wayne Rooney and Luis Saha
This is Manchester United's starting lineup today, and this is the best lineup that Manchester United can arrange now. However, it is said that there is a deep conflict between Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson and French striker Louis Saha. It is said that after the end of this season, Louis Saha will be sent away. · Ferguson can no longer tolerate Luis Saha.
However, in this game, Alex Ferguson still put Luis Saha into the starting lineup, which shows that the relationship between the two is not as advertised by the media reporters. It seems that Alex Ferguson Ferguson still trusts Luis Saha. Otherwise, Alex Ferguson would not let Luis Saha start in such an important game.
Visiting team: Leeds United, head coach: Zhong Zheng, formation: 4-1-3-2
Goalkeeper: Zhong Zheng
Back four [left to right]: Patrick Evra, Gerard Pique, Kompany and Sagna
Single midfielder: Mascherano
Three forwards [left to right]: Franck Ribery, Luka Modric and Joaquin
Forwards: Luca Toni and Edinson Cavani
This is the starting lineup of Leeds United today. This method is also the absolute main starting lineup of Leeds United. This is the strongest Leeds United right now.
This is different from Leeds United at the beginning of the season. The current state of Leeds United is very good. Now they are on par with Manchester United.