Manchester United legend

Chapter 256 Jost, who came off the bench
After Christmas, the Premier League ushered in a major event. Manchester United played against Liverpool at home. Liverpool performed well last season under the guidance of French coach Houllier and won the honor of the Triple Crown. They defeated their opponents in the Premier League League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup.

Liverpool is also the best season in recent years. Although the team's leading shooter Robbie Fowler has moved to Leeds United this season, Michael Owen has become a well-known star in England on the front line. Coupled with the outstanding performance of midfield star Steven Gerrard, Liverpool's strength has not declined but has risen.

In this game, Liverpool sent the main lineup, goalkeeper Dudek, left back Norwegian heavy gunner Riise on the back line, two central defenders Hyypia and Carragher, and right back Shamby.

The midfielder is Jost's old opponent, Redknapp. Redknapp rarely started because of Liverpool's injuries, and was also affected by young players, gradually losing his main position.

Liverpool's other three midfielders are Steven Gerrard, McAllister and Murphy's strikers say their team's golden boy Michael Owen, and the newly transferred Heskey.

Manchester United's lineup is goalkeeper Butters, right back Gary Neville, two central defenders are Blanco and Brown, and left back is Sylvester.

The midfielder is Giggs on the left, Beckham on the right, and the two central defenders are Scholes and Keane. Keane has completely replaced Jost. He is also brave and strong, with a wide range of running coverage, and it is seamlessly connected with Manchester United. Jost was placed on the bench for this game.

At the beginning of the game, the two sides launched a confrontation. The game was very fast-paced. Gerrard's long-range shot shocked Manchester United goalkeeper Butters into a cold sweat.

Manchester United immediately retaliated, and Ruud van Nistelrooy's shot in the penalty area was saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Dudek.

Then Liverpool suppressed in the Manchester United Cup, but Liverpool has always been in power and not scoring.

The deadlock was finally broken in the 36th minute. Manchester United quickly counterattacked. Beckham made a long diagonal pass from the right. Van Nistelrooy threw off Hyypia and shot to break the deadlock. Manchester United led Liverpool 1-0.

Then the two teams had no more chances to score goals. After the first half, Manchester United returned to the dressing room. Coach Ferguson encouraged the players to make persistent efforts and kick Liverpool back home.

At the beginning of the second half, Liverpool stepped up their offensive. In Manchester United's half-time offensive wave after wave, Manchester United's defense was crumbling, but Liverpool just couldn't break through the gate of Manchester United.

The Liverpool manager then replaced Anelka, who was on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in France. Anelka moved to Paris Saint-Germain after a poor season at Real Madrid.

But in Paris Saint-Germain, he had a conflict with the coach and was loaned to Liverpool.So Anelka was very active as soon as he played. Fortunately, Manchester United goalkeeper Butters performed bravely and resolved the danger in front of the goal time and time again.

Ferguson saw that the team's midfield was suppressed, and Manchester United needed to improve the toughness of the midfield. Scholes' performance this season was a bit poor, and his performance in this game was not very good. Ferguson asked the team's assistant coach McClaren to notify Jost to warm up.

Jost was sitting on the bench watching the game, watching Manchester United being overwhelmed by Liverpool. At this moment, McLaren wanted him to come and shouted: "Hey Paul! Let's warm up!"

Hearing these words, Jost stood up from the bench as if he had been beaten to death, but he forgot that the bench had a roof, and hit his head against the roof, covered his head and squatted down immediately, making Veron and York on the bench laugh out loud.

Jost still took off his jacket and ran to warm up. After running for about 5 minutes, Ferguson called him to his side. At this time, the ball was dead, and the fourth referee signaled to the referee that Manchester United should make a substitution.

Taking advantage of the dead ball, Ferguson whispered in Jost's ear the task of playing: "Paul, how do you feel physically?"

"Boss! I think my body is recovering well and I can play."

"Well, you have to be tough on the field. Take care of Liverpool's No. 8. He is a bit too active. Then protect our defense. You are in charge of defense. Free Keane and let him direct the team's offense. Go boy!"

Scholes saw the fourth referee raised a sign to replace him, saw his number, and realized that he was going to leave the field. The one who replaced him was Jost. Without any complaints, he quickly ran off the field and gave Jost high-fives to encourage him.

Taylor, the commentator of the game, said: "Manchester United is going to make a substitution. Let's see who is replaced? Oh, it's Paul Jost. He has recovered from his injury. After being injured in the game against Manchester City, this is Jost's first appearance for Manchester United. Let's see what outstanding performance he has on the field."

Manchester United fans saw Jost playing and sang to encourage Jost: "Oh! Jost, Manchester United captain Jost, he is brave and invincible, he leads us to victory!"

After high-fiving Jost and Scholes, they immediately ran to the field and the game continued.

Jost was very active on the field, he kept running, and he felt in good condition today.Stopped the ball in a head-to-head confrontation with Gerrard.

Then Liverpool made a quick counterattack. Gerrard passed to Redknapp on the right. Manchester United's left was empty. Giggs and Sylvester did not run back in the frontcourt.

Jost ran over and immediately defended, crossed over and competed with Redknapp for speed. The two of them made a straight line and a diagonal line. Redknapp was about to control the football when he suddenly felt a gust of wind rushing towards his face, and then he flew out of the field as if he had been hit by a car.

The referee did not blow his whistle to signal the game to continue. After Jost passed the ball to Keane, he did not follow the team to attack, but turned around and picked up Redknapura who was lying on the ground.

Lying on the ground, seeing Jost reaching out to pull him up, Redknapp smiled helplessly and reached out to Jost's hand and stood up.

Redknapp said to Jost: "You are still as strong as a cow."

Not to be outdone, Jost said to him, "You are still like a straw, so weak."

The two looked at each other and then laughed. Redknapp patted Jost's butt and returned to defense. Jost also ran to his position.

In the subsequent game, the two teams were still fighting in the midfield. Both sides wanted to control the midfield. Redknapp made a threatening pass from the midfield and immediately penetrated Manchester United's defense.

Liverpool's striker golden boy Owen succeeded in an anti-offside. In front of him was an open area. He got his favorite sprint area, and he started to run wildly with the ball.Manchester United's goal is in danger.

(End of this chapter)