coach legend

Chapter 197 Manchester United

This game is a battle of life and death for both teams.

Of course, for Manchester United, it is not a battle of life and death.They have already reached the FA Cup final, the Champions League final, especially the Champions League final.Once they have won the Champions League, Manchester United has already been successful this season.

But Ferguson couldn't stand it, let that damn Frenchman ride on his head for two consecutive years.Before Wenger took over Arsenal, although there were rebellious princes, Ferguson didn't take them seriously.Because even if those people rebelled for a while, it was just a small spark, which could be extinguished with a wave of Ferguson's hand.

Until Wenger came to England, this time Ferguson really felt that his dominance in the Premier League was threatened.

So Ferguson has to teach Wenger a lesson before his Arsenal is really strong.But I didn't expect that this year's Arsenal is still strong, and it is the most popular team in the championship so far.Ferguson will never allow Arsenal to win the Premier League title for two consecutive years.

Therefore, although it is not a battle of life and death, Ferguson is indeed bound to win this game.

And even more so for George. No.4 is insignificant in the eyes of Manchester United and Arsenal.But for Blackburn, who have been in the relegation zone for three consecutive years, a UEFA Cup spot is very important.And George also hopes to use the UEFA Cup places to attract other players.

Not only that, but George will also use this quota to tell his players that as long as they are willing, they will be able to achieve good results.

But in the battle of life and death, in the first 10 minutes, it was played flat.Not many threatening shots, not many beautiful scenes.

However, when the game progressed to 15 minutes, Manchester United suddenly began to exert force.Especially Keane, as Manchester United's only defensive midfielder, frequently rushes forward.And Giggs and Beckham, who have not performed on the wing, suddenly became active.

Giggs used his excellent speed and technique to attack Blackburn's right flank.Beckham, on the other hand, increased his running.

The running of Manchester United midfielders, especially off the ball, is very distinctive.Their running off the ball can find some dead spots in Blackburn's defense.George frowned. The cooperation of the Manchester United midfielder is definitely the result of playing together for a long time.

The Blackburn players still keep George's words in mind, as long as Manchester United has the ball, they will crazily grab the ball.But George always felt awkward and worried.

Now this is Manchester United, the Manchester United that will never admit defeat.Ferguson was never one to pretend to be a grandson, and his team fit his character.Manchester United is a team that cannot be underestimated, they will never admit defeat.Even in the face of opponents stronger than themselves, they will overwhelm them with a stronger momentum.

This is why after Glazer took over, Manchester United's strength has slowly declined.But their results are still among the best among the European giants.They can maintain the true qualities of a strong team, relying on this unyielding momentum.

Soon Blackburn's defense began to have problems. George originally hoped to use his full-court press to consume Manchester United's physical strength.But the ball is always faster than people. In front of Manchester United's offense, Blackburn's players are getting more and more timid.

At this time, the game is gradually getting better.
At 31 minutes into the game, Manchester United's offense finally came to fruition.On the right, Beckham and Neville simply cooperated and flashed out of the gap. Beckham's cross accurately found Scholes who rushed into the penalty area.

"Scholes! At this time, no one is defending Scholes..., this header is too simple. Cudicini was too late to defend, this is the responsibility of Blackburn's midfielder. How could it be so easy? Just put Scholes in."

"One to zero, now the initiative of the game is back to Manchester United."

Scholes is not a player who is good at headers. His greatest power lies in his powerful long shots from the back row.Most of his goals have come from powerful shots following sudden starts.But that doesn't mean Scholes won't head the ball.

George dropped the mineral water in his hand to the ground, and now Blackburn has indeed lost the initiative.

Looking at Ferguson next to him at this time, he is really sitting on the Diaoyutai.Just a slight smile and a simple clap of hands.

After that, the pace of the game suddenly started to pick up, and Blackburn was not reconciled to such a failure.So the rhythm of the two sides suddenly started a fierce confrontation.

"George's idea cannot be said to be wrong, but it is obvious that George is still too conservative. In fact, Blackburn now does not need to play this kind of defensive counterattack at all, and can compete with Manchester United's midfielder for possession. It is a pity that George has taken a solid approach. Defensive strategy." Martin Taylor criticized George's tactical arrangements.

"Yes, George thought that Manchester United would be eager to attack. So he wanted to play a defensive counterattack. Unfortunately, he forgot that momentum is very important in many football games. Blackburn himself took a step back and completely handed over the initiative to Manchester United. Manchester United But a mature team."

As the two of them analyzed, George now regrets it very much.

George has forgotten what the great ancestor said back then, defense should not be passive defense, but active defense.What George adopted was a passive defense, waiting for the opponent to lose the ball and wanting to counterattack.This kind of thinking is too negative.

Playing Manchester United should adopt a more active strategy, and should not give way to the middle.

If the defense is not so passive, it should be blocked in the midfield.Then once you get the ball, start attacking.This is the real defensive counterattack, and it is also suitable for Blackburn's counterattack now.

After all, this Blackburn team is not the Burnley of the year, and the Burnley of the year started off relying on defensive counterattacks.Defensive counterattack is already deeply rooted in their bones, and playing defensive counterattack can also be effective.But now Blackburn is known for its strong midfield control and offensive capabilities.

Asking them to defend and counterattack is to tie their hands and feet.And facing those teams with weak offensive power, although the defense is average, there is no problem.Relying on the breakthrough ability of several people in the frontcourt, playing defensive counterattacks is very effective.

But George forgot that he was facing Manchester United, the undisputed overlord since the establishment of the Premier League.Their offense and defense are top-notch in the Premier League.Cutting off one's own advantage, how could it be possible to beat Manchester United timidly.

Mistake, mistake.Just thinking about the situation of Manchester United, just thinking about Ferguson's thoughts.But he failed to understand his own team and how he could defeat his opponent.

But fortunately, although Manchester United's offensive was fierce in the first half, they did not continue to expand the score advantage.

"First of all, I want to apologize to everyone. It is entirely my responsibility to fall behind in the first half." George's words caused an uproar among the players below.Because George is actually no different from what the media described, he is a dead duck with a hard mouth.So even if it is really wrong, it is rare to apologize.

That's why they were surprised to hear George's words.But George ignored them.

"I was wrong. Our team shouldn't play such a negative game. This is not our team's style." George admitted his mistake at the beginning, and the first half of the game made George understand that his deployment was really wrong.

"We adjusted in the second half, and we started fighting in the midfield position." George drew a circle near the center line. "We don't back down, we defend from that position. Then move them with the pass, don't get moved by them."

"The ball is always faster than the people. Use the pass to mobilize them. When attacking, don't worry about anything. Just use our usual style of play."

George thought, let them shrink back, it is better to let the players let go.Use the numerical advantage in the midfield to beat them back.Of course, attacking like this will greatly increase the pressure on the back line.Especially in the face of Yorke and Cole's dark winds, Blackburn's back line must play 12 points.

"Now there are no worries, we are behind. If we want to take our destiny into our own hands, we must not lose this game. Therefore, we must give up all thoughts and work hard to score goals."

Now the pressure is on George, because there is already a new score news on another field.Leeds United leads Arsenal [-]-[-] at home, and Blackburn is now only one point more than Leeds United.Leeds will play West Ham next, while Blackburn will play away against Arsenal.

Obviously Leeds United will have an easier next game, and going to Highbury to face Arsenal is no joke.Especially once this game is lost, the points gap between Arsenal and Manchester United is only one point.At that time, for the championship, Arsenal will have to fight Blackburn.

So for the UEFA Cup places, this game must not be lost.

George directly replaced Bellamy with Klose and Pires with Romedal at the beginning of the second half.The intention of Total Attack is very obvious.

Blackburn players all know this, so just after the start of the second half, Blackburn started to counterattack.Blackburn's offense is very different in British football, and even in world football.So once the offense starts, it's completely different from the first half.

In the first half, Micoud and Deco, who felt very awkward because of their defensive tactics, began to release their strength in the second half.Micoud is 25 years old and starting to reach his peak.But Deco is still young, and there is a gap in strength compared with Keane or Scholes alone.

However, Micoud and Deco's ability to control the midfield has increased many times.

Even in front of a world-class top midfielder like Keane, the two of them can control and pass the ball freely.Although because of the presence of a strong midfielder like Keane, it is impossible to pass a deadly threatening ball.But in controlling the ball in the midfield, Blackburn is no less than Manchester United.

Manchester United's style of play is still very direct, without any complicated passing or coordination.Yorke and Cole controlled the first point in the penalty area, and Scholes plugged in to control the second point after the meeting.Simple yet threatening.

In comparison, Blackburn's offense is much more complicated and cumbersome.

But whether it was Manchester United's opening and closing, or Blackburn's wonderful cooperation, the second half of the game suddenly looked much better.

(End of this chapter)