i don't want to be king

Chapter 894 Challenge the Magpie
Even though he didn't appear on the stage, Li Liang's mood was very different.

Like Pogba, he strictly kept the secrets that Mourinho had confessed, and patiently waited for that important moment to arrive.

Back at the hotel with Xiao Yu, the careful Xiao Yu obviously found that Li Liang was in a good mood: "Brother Liangzi, if you don't make an appearance, you will be depressed for a long time every time you come back——

What's going on today?
Is the sun coming out in the west? ! "

Li Liang laughed dumbfounded: "My Xiao Yu!

It's the middle of the night, how can there be sun! "

Under Xiao Yu's repeated questioning, Li Liang just said: "Top players like Sanchez will soon integrate into us.

At that time, the content of our competition will be very different! "

Xiao Yu didn't ask any more, but she was sure that Li Liang must be hiding something from herself.

……

The following week was interspersed with League Cup matches, and Manchester United, which was eliminated early, had a week of rest.

5 of the 4 training sessions were conducted on the indoor training ground, which led to widespread speculation that Manchester United is very likely to be preparing for the Champions League knockout match against Bayern in advance.

On the afternoon of February 2, Bayern's youth training director Grande and assistant coach Hermann entered St. James' Park Stadium early again.

Newcastle, nicknamed the Magpies, ranked 17th before the game, only one step away from the relegation zone.

They quickly saw the starting lineup of both sides-Manchester United had the strongest lineup in the away game, the thigh that scored in the last game, Li Liang, who returned to the starting lineup, Lingard, Lukaku formed the attack line, Pogba Continue to partner with Matic in the midfielder position.

Herman said to Grande: "This time, Lee should be back in the middle?!
We have 10 more days to play against us, apart from Newcastle today, they only have one FA Cup game against Huddersfield Town..."

Grande nodded: "It should be so!
Unless Mourinho doesn't want to win us! "

The game started quickly, and to the surprise of the two Germans, Li Liang still appeared on the right side of the frontcourt.

Halfway through the first half, Li Liang, like other teammates, was surprised by Newcastle's explosive strength at home.

The opponent's coach is the Spaniard Benitez, who is known as the "Master of Tactics". Under his arrangement, Newcastle's highly targeted overall defense makes Manchester United's offense always return in vain.

Everyone knew before the game that if they win Newcastle in the away game today, Manchester United will only be 1 point behind Manchester City, which has one less game in the standings!
In the first half, Manchester United played in a regular manner. Pogba still frequently inserted and directly launched the attack as usual. Although the three attackers behind Lukaku were in good condition, behind Benitez's carefully arranged defense The next is always doing nothing.

The home team did not hesitate to invest heavily in defending Li Liang layer by layer, even if Pogba and his thigh dominated most of the Red Devils' offense, they did not relax in the slightest.

Magic Bird has been reminding the players to be patient. Before the game, the entire coaching team agreed that the game against Newcastle will be the biggest test before facing Bayern.

In a sense, it is also the best time to run in and practice tactics against Bayern.

Grande said to Herman: "I think it might be better to let Corentin (Tolisso) play as a midfielder!"

Herman replied: "It is true that Corentin is more familiar with Lee than others, but they still have Pogba!"

Grande nodded: "Yes, fortunately Sanchez has just joined them and needs at least 10 or so games to reach his best form.

But apart from Sanchez, Pogba doesn't seem to be in shape, what is the problem? "

Herman closed the notepad heavily: "I believe Pogba must not have played in the game according to Mourinho's arrangement!"

The first half of the game was coming to an end, the two sides were gradually evenly divided, Newcastle's counterattack was impressive, and the home audience in the stands became more and more excited.

Faria and other assistant coaches were all frowning, and Magic Bird kept yelling in the command area-he kept asking Pogba to reduce dribbling and play the ball quickly.

When preparing for the game, the rest of the assistant coaches thought that the thigh had just joined after all, so in the away game in Munich, apart from Li Liang, the team should rely on Pogba the most.

"Paul, don't take the ball, play the ball, the first time!" Magic Bird continued to shout.

At the end of the first half, neither side scored a goal.

In the visiting team's locker room, Faria frowned: "Guys, they used half of the defense to cut off the connection between Lee and the others, we should speed up the ball!

Every time their midfield plus at least one central defender would move in early to defend around Lee, there would be a lot of passes in front of Paul..."

Pogba held back for a long time, and after Faria finished speaking, he asked back: "Why can't we try new tactics in advance!?"

The thigh retorted: "Brother, are you saying that we should play Newcastle like Bayern?!"

"Listen to me!" Magic Bird shouted: "The most important thing now is not what tactics to use, but if we continue to play like this, we are likely to lose this game!"

……

At the beginning of the second half of the game, Herman and Grande quickly discovered that, like the second half against Tottenham, the three attackers behind Lukaku significantly strengthened their cross-running.

Herman analyzed: "This is probably prepared for us--

Only when Sanchez and Lee are on the court at the same time can they play such an offense! "

Grande observed for a while and said: "It's going to be a tough call for any coach.

In Europe, which coach can be indifferent to a master like Sanchez?
Now added to their Champions League squad, the Chilean is truly a double-edged sword for their tactics. "

Hermann replied: "Collentin told me he would bet everyone that Lee would go back to the middle at the Allianz Arena...

The key is how will they solve the ball distribution problem between Lee, Pogba and Sanchez? "

In the 55th minute, Manchester United made adjustments first. The old captain Carrick, who made his league debut this season, unexpectedly replaced Pogba.

In the close-up shot of the big screen, the French midfielder leaned on the seat with a look of lovelessness.

Herman sighed: "Pogba is definitely a super talent, but this guy is too lacking in stability!
He is more like an overly capricious child! "

Grande laughed: "I wish he was as capricious in Munich!"

Less than 5 minutes after Pogba was replaced, Carrick handed the ball to Li Liang in the middle. Manchester United's No. 7 broke into the penalty area after continuous cooperation with the thigh and Lingard. Jamal lost his balance and fell to the ground after physical contact——

The referee immediately blew his whistle and decisively pointed to the penalty spot!
There was booing in the stands, Newcastle players protested angrily, and Benitez became furious and even pushed away the fourth official who came to dissuade him!

In the huge chaos, the referee sent Benitez to the stands. At this time, the big screen began to return to defense——

Li Liang's consecutive fake moves completely swayed Jamal's center of gravity. The moment the latter was broken through, Jamal stepped on Li Liang's supporting foot covertly. Manchester United No. 7 lost his balance and fell to the ground.

The penalty kick was undisputed. The main penalty shooters Mata, Ibrahimovic and Martial were not on the court. Lukaku picked up the ball and handed it to Li Liang.

The magic bird on the sidelines suddenly roared!
(End of this chapter)