Restricted Superstar

The first half was not over yet, with Manchester United leading by 4 goals. Even the most optimistic Red Devils fans could not have imagined that the game would go so smoothly.

After Rooney scored, the fans in the audience went crazy with joy. They all stood up and shouted Long live the Red Devils! towards the stadium!

After conceding 4 goals in 40 minutes, Schalke 04 was distraught. The last five minutes of the first half were like a headless mess. If Manchester United hadn't been a bit sluggish after scoring 4 goals, the score would still be there. Continue to expand.

After one minute of stoppage time in the first half, referee Carlos blew the whistle to end the game, and the players from both sides returned to the locker room to rest.

The Schalke 04 players were very frustrated, with their heads hanging down. They had lost all the excitement and anticipation they had when they first entered the field.

Captain Neuer was the most depressed. Although the team was responsible for conceding the goal, the goal he was guarding was turned into a sieve. This is unbearable for any goalkeeper.

Just as Neuer walked into the mixed tunnel with a sullen face, someone tapped him on the shoulder. Neuer turned around and saw that it was not his teammate, but Gao Xiaodong, the captain of Manchester United. He was watching with a smile. Hold yourself.

Recalling that he said before the game that he would give Gao Xiaodong a clean sheet, Neuer thought that this kid was here to humiliate him. He stared at Gao Xiaodong. As long as Gao Xiaodong dared to speak rudely, he would not mind giving Gao Xiaodong an unforgettable lesson. Anyway, Sha Erke 04 can't get out of the line either.

However, Gao Xiaodong said with a smile: Manuel, you guarded well...

NND, this is absolutely sarcastic. Neuer said with a livid face, Don't be so rude! The game is not over yet.

Gao Xiaodong's expression remained unchanged and he whispered: I'm telling the truth. I can't blame you entirely for losing the goal. Schalke 04 is too small a platform. You should come to a giant like Manchester United. What do you think? Are you interested? ?”

Neuer looked very surprised. What kind of operation is this? Poaching in public, isn't this kid just teasing me?

Gao Xiaodong looked at Neuer's expression and guessed his thoughts. He smiled and said in Neuer's ear: Van der Sar is 41 years old. How long do you think he can play? It will probably be over by the end of this season. After retiring, is the main goalkeeper of the wealthy Manchester United not attractive at all?

Neuer was shocked after hearing this. He was named the best goalkeeper in the World Cup last year and has now become the number one goalkeeper in Germany. The Schalke 04 platform is a bit too small for him. Many teams have approached him recently. , including Manchester United, but Bayern is chasing him the most closely, and has talked with his agent for a long time, hoping that he will join Bayern, which may give him the status of the main goalkeeper, but now Bayern is obviously not as strong as Manchester United, and the Bundesliga is not competitive enough.

Going to Manchester United is definitely a very good choice, but Manchester United is a little half-hearted and pursues a lot of targets, which makes Neuer a little worried. However, now the new core of the Red Devils Gao Xiaodong personally acts as a lobbyist. If it is true, Nuelle Ir feels that he should think about it carefully and not just think about Bayern.

But at this time, Neuer certainly couldn't express anything. He gave Gao Xiaodong a deep look and said, That's nonsense. After saying that, he turned around and walked quickly back to the locker room.

Gao Xiaodong blinked and smiled. He felt that Neuer's look was very meaningful. It looked like Manchester United was in good hands.

At this time Rooney walked up to Gao Xiaodong and said to Gao Xiaodong: Gao, what did you say to that guy?

Of course Gao Xiaodong would not tell the truth to Rooney, a brainless big mouth. He said with a smile: I want to exchange jerseys with him.

Rooney said in surprise: It seems like you really like guarding.

Gao Xiaodong said with a smile: I'm not good at guarding. Sir Alex is considering letting me take over as Van der Sar's successor.

Of course Rooney didn't believe it. He pushed Gao Xiaodong, At your altitude, you can barely use it for firefighting. You really have to guard the gate. No one wants you.

Gao Xiaodong laughed and carried Rooney back to the locker room.

There is nothing good to say in the home team's locker room. Even Ferguson can't criticize the players. He just wants the players to rest peacefully and arrange their defensive tasks in the second half. 4:0 is very good. I would rather not score in the second half than give up to the opponent. Erke 04 goal scoring opportunity.

The visiting team's locker room was lively. Neuer accused the defender of not being defensive, the defender complained that the midfielder could not return, the forward complained of insufficient backcourt support, and all three lines were dissatisfied with the performance of his teammates and believed that they had little responsibility.

When Rangnick came in, there was still a quarrel in the locker room, and almost no one paid attention to the firefighting coach Rangnick.

Rangnick looks calm on the surface, but he is just as nervous in his heart. It is normal for Schalke to lose to Manchester United in 04, but if there is a tragedy, neither the fans nor the top management will agree, and it is estimated that he will be dismissed at the end of the season.

However, Rangnick still was not prepared to defend, because there was no point in defending 0:4, but the risk of attacking was also very high, and Manchester United's counterattack was very sharp.

The biggest opportunity for Schalke 04 in the second half is that Manchester United may slack off. This was evident in the last five minutes of the first half. Manchester United played a bit sluggishly. If Manchester United continues to squander in the second half, Schalke 04 will have a chance to score. Importantly Yes, we must hold on and not let Manchester United score.

Rangnick slapped the tactical board hard, Quiet! What are you arguing about? Is it useful to argue? Do you want to create a historical record of losing in the second half?

The locker room gradually became quiet, they were all professional players, and Schalke 04 was considered a strong Bundesliga team, and they also wanted to save face. If they were really beaten 7:0 or 8:0, it would definitely be a career shame.

Rangnick caught the players' psychology and continued: We still have a chance in the second half. Our opponents probably won't fight as hard as they did in the first half, so we can fight even harder in the second half than in the first half. We must attack and defend fully. Everyone must Defensively, everyone has to attack, and in the second half we didn’t aim high to prevent Manchester United from scoring and we got an away goal.”

This goal is not high, but very realistic. The players also felt Manchester United's relaxation at the last moment of the first half. Everyone felt that this goal was expected to be achieved, so they did not continue to argue, and they all relaxed silently, waiting for the start of the second half.

While the players and fans were taking a break, in the VIP box at La Trafford Stadium, Schalke 04 manager Tunis and Manchester United manager David Gill were talking about Neuer.

David Gill asked tentatively: I'm afraid Neuer's performance in the first half is not worth 30 million.

Tunis saw through David Gill's thoughts and said: No matter how he performs, Neuer is not for sale at Schalke 04, and we do not sell the captain.

David Gill laughed: But I heard that Neuer and Bayern have already initialed an agreement.

Tunis said: No, this is impossible, absolutely impossible.

David Gill said: Don't insist anymore, Bild has published pictures of the meeting between Neuer's agent and Hoeness.

It's normal for them to meet, Tunis said.

David Gill said: But Bild also sent out pictures of your meeting with Hoeness.

Tunis was silent for a moment, We have been in contact, but this is only preliminary contact. Our principle is not to sell Neuer, and we are also an ambitious club. But we still have to see what Neuer thinks.

David Gill said: We want a chance to compete with Bayern.

Tunis said: I said, it depends on Neuer's intention.

What Tunis said is very obvious. As long as you pay enough money, Schalke 04 will let him go. As for whether Neuer can go or not, it depends on your own ability.

The game had already started, and David Gill did not continue to ask. He had already received enough information and was very satisfied. The next step was to convince the boss and Neuer.