"Hurry up, James, are you out of your mind? Didn't I emphasize that when transitioning from attack to defense, you two wingers must immediately drop back!"
"Luka, move up there! You two remember this: I demand that we not allow them to receive the ball so comfortably in our flanks! You two defensive midfielders must coordinate with James and Frank to provide cover and prevent them from easily crossing the ball!"
"Thiago, you need to be careful. Once Ronaldo breaks through to the vicinity of the penalty area, you also need to go and help defend him, push him towards the sideline, do you understand what I mean?"
After determining the tactics, Li Shiguang has spent most of his training sessions these past few days practicing the 3-5-2 formation with the players.
Because this match focuses on counter-attacking, Li Shiguang opted to bench the slower Berbatov and field Vardy and Falcao as a two-striker formation, hoping to use their attacking prowess to threaten Manchester United's defense. After all, Falcao's Drogba experience card still has two matches remaining, and after the previous round of rest, his fitness should be fine.
Deisler remains in the attacking midfield position.
Li Shiguang has assigned Milner and Ribery to the two central midfielders who need to run all over the field. Bale has started consecutive games and his physical reserves are almost depleted. If Leeds United still can't break the deadlock in the second half, Li Shiguang might bring him on to make a run for it.
Modric and Mascherano will play as the double pivot, both covering a large defensive area and possessing excellent passing ability.
The three center-backs behind them were Chiellini, Kompany, and Silva.
If Manchester United run out of energy in the second half, they can adjust their tactics and switch to a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation.
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Thursday, 7:25 p.m., Old Trafford Stadium.
The players from both sides are preparing to enter the field in the players' tunnel.
The Theatre of Dreams, which can hold more than 60,000 people, was already packed to capacity. The home fans had turned the stadium into a sea of red. The match had not yet started, but the Manchester United anthem had already been sung several times, and Manchester United flags were being waved everywhere.
Although he had been playing in English football for over a year, to be honest, this was the first time Li Shiguang had experienced this kind of live atmosphere.
Previously at Elland Road, the fans were also very enthusiastic, but the stadium can only hold more than 20,000 people, which made it seem much smaller in terms of scale than Old Trafford.
Moreover, the design of most stadiums in England is quite interesting. For example, at Old Trafford, the coaching bench and the stands are very close together, almost like part of the stands.
So at this moment, Li Shiguang, sitting on the coach's bench, could hear the voices of the Manchester United fans behind him.
"Easterner, take your bunch of brats back to Leeds, don't come here to humiliate yourself!"
"Hahaha, Leeds United kids, don't cry if you lose the game!"
"Li, are you ready to receive Sir Ferguson's instruction today?"
Manchester United fans kept bombarding Li Shiguang with all sorts of offensive remarks, but Li Shiguang didn't have much time to pay attention to them at the moment.
Because he was looking down at the starting lineup for Manchester United that Allen had just given him.
It was pretty much as he expected, the only difference being that he thought Ferguson would start Tevez in place of Rooney, but Ferguson didn't. Today, Manchester United's lineup was the same as the lineup they used in the last game against Everton.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Old Trafford! Now, let's give a warm welcome to the two teams that will be playing tonight!"
With the commentator's passionate and resounding commentary, the atmosphere at Old Trafford instantly reached a climax! In the stands, countless fans waved their flags and placards, shouting and cheering hysterically, their voices deafening, as if trying to pierce the sky! At this moment, the entire Old Trafford was immersed in a frenzy of celebration!
Seeing the players come onto the field, Li Shiguang handed the splint in his hand to Allen next to him and walked down from the coaching bench. He planned to go and say hello to Ferguson before the game started.
"Hey! Alex!" Ferguson, who was talking to his assistant coach with his head down, heard Li Shiguang's voice from below, so he quickly put down the splint in his hand and came down.
Ferguson actually quite admired Li Shiguang. Before today, they could be considered partners, after all, the two foxes, one big and one small, had put on a show together and tricked Bates.
Regardless of outside opinions on the match, the two head coaches at least had a good relationship at that moment, giving each other a warm hug and asking about each other's recent situations.
Li Shiguang then greeted Tevez, who was sitting on the bench, with a smile. Dong Fangzhuo, who was sitting next to Tevez, also smiled and nodded shyly at Li Shiguang. Li Shiguang knew that this young man from China must have recognized him, so he smiled back and returned the greeting. Then he returned to his coaching bench to wait for the start of the game.
This match is not only receiving a great deal of attention in England, but at this very moment, on the other side of the ocean, a group of passionate fans are also watching the live broadcast on television and the internet.
"Hello everyone, welcome to HCTV's coverage of a key match in the third round of the English Premier League, Manchester United vs. Leeds United. I'm your commentator, Su Tao! Today, Mr. Wang Lu and I will be providing live commentary on this match!"
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