Chapter 275: The Red Devils Derby is not a war, but it is worse than a war!
In the brightly lit locker room of Manchester United, everyone gathered in a circle and listened.
"Previously, the outside media said that Liverpool would reserve their strength for the second round of the Champions League."
Mourinho sneered, "That's because they don't understand Liverpool, let alone Klopp!"
"There is no need to talk about the grudges between our two teams. Now is the critical period of the league. The outcome of this game will have a greater impact on the championship than you think."
"I'll ask you a question. If you were a Liverpool player, would you rather Manchester United win the title or Manchester City win the title?"
Mourinho looked into his players' eyes.
"Boss, do you even need to ask this question?" Chu Feng said with a smile, "Of course it's Manchester City!"
"Just put yourself in their shoes. If you see Liverpool win the title, it would be worse than eating a fly."
After all, the hatred between Manchester United and Liverpool is not a simple dispute over territory and honor. It seems to have become the instinct of the people of the two cities and has been integrated into their lives in every aspect.
It was right to be against Manchester United in Liverpool.
The same is true against Liverpool in Manchester.
"So!" Mourinho pointed to the Manchester United logo on the floor of the locker room. "Liverpool will be very crazy in this game. We must abandon the fluke in our hearts and take today's game seriously."
"Boss, don't worry!"
Chu Feng looked down at his chest, his tone full of confidence.
For the Red Devils derby, the head coach didn’t need to mobilize the team at all.
When you stand on the court and listen to the crazy roar of the fans, your emotions will naturally reach their peak and you will unconsciously become red-eyed.
"Brothers, let Old Trafford become a nightmare theater for Liverpool fans today!"
Chu Feng waved his fist.
At the beginning of the new century, Murphy, who was originally unknown, conquered Old Trafford three times on his own.
During that period, Manchester United was even afraid to talk about Murphy.
Chu Feng felt that he could replicate Danny Murphy and make Liverpool fans fear him! At this moment, his emotions were as high as a erupting volcano.
"Fuck the Scousers!"
"come on!!!"
The Manchester United players did the same and started yelling at the top of their lungs.
When Chu Feng pushed open the wooden door of the locker room, the Liverpool players all fixed their eyes on him.
In two games last season and one game this season, Liverpool has suffered three consecutive defeats to Manchester United.
If this continues, is it possible to break the record - five consecutive losses?
Whenever they thought of this possibility, Liverpool players felt ashamed, especially the veterans led by Henderson.
At the beginning, Gerrard handed the captain's armband to him, but he failed to lead Liverpool to achieve better results.
Whether it is the coveted league championship or the Big Ear Cup that symbolizes the top of Europe. So Henderson feels guilty. He does not want to witness the birth of a new record, so he will fight hard in this game!
Van Dijk looked at Chu Feng deeply. His reasons were different from Henderson's.
From Southampton last season to Liverpool this season, his teammates have obviously become stronger, but they are unable to really restrict Chu Feng.
This is the greatest shame and sorrow for him whose goal is to win the Golden Globe!
But he won't be discouraged.
Because when he was working as a dishwasher in a restaurant, the chef at that time said to him: "I think you might as well wash dishes as you play football. At least you can earn some pocket money by washing dishes."
The outside world knows what happened later. He climbed to the top league.
"Joel, pay attention to the movements of Manchester United's No. 7. You defend in the air and I'll defend on the ground!"
Van Dijk looked at Matip and said seriously.
The reason why Klopp started Matip today was because of the Cameroonian's air defense ability and his height of 194cm gave him an advantage.
Even Chu Feng, who has a strong ability to stay in the air, is not afraid.
"I will always keep an eye on him!" Matip did not become complacent.
After all, Chu Feng's level is obvious to all. He has beaten so many top defenders, and he is not a fool.
Chu Feng, who was being stared at by dozens of pairs of eyes, felt a strong sense of oppression.
"I don't know when I became the public enemy of the football world. I'm obviously good at dealing with people!" Chu Feng complained in his heart.
Rashford was a little disappointed. Why didn't Arnold start? He was also ready to try whether Route 66 was as smooth as the legend said.
When the passionate melody came to an end, players from both teams walked out of the tunnel.
Old Trafford was instantly filled with thunderous cheers, and the huge TIFOs on the four stands kept dancing with the sound waves.
Chu Feng exchanged flags with Henderson, and then he guessed the direction of the coin and chose the kick-off right as planned.
Because Liverpool will definitely press high from the start, but Manchester United can also try to seize this opportunity.
The big screen at the top of the stadium showed the starting rosters and lineups of the two teams.
"This is the live broadcast room of Sky Sports. Now we are broadcasting the 30th round of the Premier League in the 2018-19 season!"
“Manchester United vs Liverpool at home!”
"We all know the importance of this game, but compared to its impact on the championship, I want to say one thing——"
Neville pointed to the Manchester United badge on his chest and roared at the top of his voice: "I can't stand Liverpool, I can't stand the people of Liverpool, I can't stand everything about Liverpool!!!"
Although he is now the official commentator of Sky Sports, it does not mean that he cannot have his own stance.
On the contrary, the fans bought into it.
Carragher was not to be outdone and shouted at the side: "Liverpool will never walk alone, we are always here!"
"I remember you are the first player in the history of the Premier League to score two own goals in a single game, right?"
Neville curled his lips in disdain, "Oh, by the way, it's the last Manchester United game in the 1990s."
"Also, why are you wearing long sleeves when it's so hot? Is it to cover the Everton badge on your arm?"
Carragher was completely confused. How could someone reveal someone's secrets like this? He could only make up a few words.
But in the confrontation with Neville, he was already at a disadvantage.
Soon, after the players from both teams took their positions, the referee blew the whistle! Beep!!!!!!!!!
Chu Feng passed the ball back to Pogba, who immediately headed towards Liverpool's territory.
But Fabinho, Van Dijk and Matip formed a triangle and directly surrounded him.
no way.
The teammates didn't dare to pass the ball to him at all. After all, it was too difficult to break through by force with those three people standing there.
Even if that person is Chu Feng.
However, Liverpool also relaxed their attention on the polo king. After receiving the ball, Kante made a long pass behind Henderson.
"In fact, I think Manchester United should thank Chelsea. Kante's offensive level was slowly honed under Conte and Sarri!"
"You know, he rarely made such a pass before!"
After receiving the ball, Rashford passed it in the opposite direction, just avoiding Henderson's pressing, but Henderson turned around and continued pressing.
He is a player of mediocre talent and was almost sold by Rogers.
In the end, he clearly refused and stayed in the team.
Since then, Henderson seemed like a different person, arriving at the training ground the earliest and leaving the gym the latest every day.
Never even had a drink.
Therefore, most of the players who can play in the top five leagues have the determination, desire and persistence to succeed.
Of course there are exceptions.
"Give me!"
Chu Feng ran out of the double-team and shouted at Rashford.
The next second, the football was at his feet.
Without waiting for the three men to come up and press, Chu Feng simply kicked the ball back.
He is not the type of player who just does things blindly. He can serve as a fulcrum when being tightly guarded and act as a temporary transfer hub in the frontcourt.
This way teammates can play more comfortably.
Pogba continued to move to the left, Rashford received the ball and went down the bottom, then made a high pass to the front of the penalty area.
"Chu! He darts past Matip in the air and heads the ball to the back of the penalty area!"
"Rashford!"
Amid the exclamations of Manchester United fans, Rashford volleyed with his right foot, but was blocked by Alisson and went out of bounds.
"Manchester United's attack in the frontcourt is very smooth!"
"It can be seen that Mourinho, while focusing on defense, also carefully adjusted Manchester United's offensive tactics!"
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
Although Neville kept praising him, he was also very curious in his heart.
You have to know that Mourinho is not as good as Guardiola in coaching the offense, and there have been cases of the offensive system collapsing.
Why has the team been doing better and better in the last two seasons? Neville could not find the answer despite his hard thinking. After all, he was an excellent player in his career, but his coaching ability was limited. Faria on the sidelines of the court also raised a similar question.
"People think my tactical philosophy is based on defense, emphasizing physical strength and discipline." Mourinho chuckled and said, "But the real core is 'transition'. The process of switching from defense to offense must be fast, fierce and accurate!"
"As for building an offensive system, it's easier than you think, and you know why."
"Chu!" Faria suddenly realized.
He has been Mourinho's assistant coach for almost twenty years and knows exactly what kind of striker Mourinho likes best.
Originally it should have been Drogba, but now it must be Chu Feng.
Looking back at Mourinho's championship-winning lineup, Drogba, Milito, Benzema and others all have excellent finishing and passing abilities.
To put it simply, it means being able to serve the system.
"Yes, what surprised me most about Chu was not his physique, but that he knew how to use his brain to play football. Switching to different positions at different times made the entire offensive system smoother."
Mourinho couldn't help but sigh.
It is the head coach's luck to meet such a player.
“Boss, you’re right, but I still think Chu’s breakthrough ability is what we can’t live without!”
Faria put forward his own point of view.
Mourinho shrugged, said nothing, and continued to watch the game.
Manchester United's corner kick just now did find Chu Feng, but in front of Van Dijk and Matip, he had no space to jump at all.
Fortunately, Pogba blocked the second point, giving Liverpool no chance to counterattack.
The following games became more and more intense.
After receiving the ball, Matip looked up and found Chu Feng rushing towards him, so he could only pass the ball to Fabinho first.
"He targeted me today?"
Matip looked at Chu Feng beside him and frowned tightly.
This is indeed the case.
Because Matip is the passing point for Liverpool from the backcourt, as long as Chu Feng can interfere with Matip and make him uncomfortable, Liverpool's midfield and frontcourt will be very uncomfortable.
Fabinho does it straight to Henderson.
He is just a defensive midfielder who does the dirty work, and it is more or less difficult for him to organize the attack.
"Henderson kicks the ball to Salah with his signature long diagonal pass!"
"The landing point is very accurate!"
Carragher suddenly became excited and didn't give Neville a chance to interrupt.
Salah stopped the ball steadily in front of him and made several fake moves in succession, but failed to shake off Ashley Young.
Veterans are veterans and have a lot of experience.
It's just that Salah started off quickly, while Ashley Young was a beat slower and was left half a body length behind.
"People still have to accept old age."
Ashley Young got started without saying a word!
Beep!!! The referee knew how intense the match would be, so he blew the whistle first to signal a foul by the defending team and gave Ashley Young a yellow card.
The Liverpool players who wanted to come up and cause trouble were stopped by the referee.
"The referee's ability to control the situation today is pretty good. He's better than those blind, deaf, and paranoid people!"
"Let's talk about this foul. Their defense was very resolute and did not give Salah any chance to perform."
Less than a few minutes later, Liverpool's counterattack came.
When Rashford was dribbling the ball on the wing, Robertson pushed him to no avail and then tackled him, causing the polo king to hug his legs and grit his teeth.
Old Trafford was immediately filled with harsh boos.
This time the referee's decision was still very timely. He used a yellow card to shut the Manchester United player's mouth, and called Chu Feng and Henderson to his side, asking them to warn their teammates to control their emotions.
But neither of them nodded.
The Reds will control their emotions? How did Paul Ince's crazy outburst after his betrayal, Neville showing the Manchester United logo to the fans of his sworn enemy, and Gerrard being sent off after 38 seconds? No matter if they still have the strength, they will fight to the last second before the whistle blows. This is the passion that is unique to the Reds! It's not a war, but it's better than a war! As the gunpowder smell on the field becomes stronger and stronger, the players of both teams gradually let go of their actions.
20th minute of the game.
Fabinho was just stunned for a moment when Chu Feng ran to his side and received the pass.
The fierce Brazilian bald boy immediately turned around and chased back.
But Chu Feng had finally found this opportunity, so he had to create a big enough noise!
So he suddenly accelerated and rushed towards Matip.
"help me!"
Seeing that Chu Feng was at least ten meters away, Matip screamed at the top of his lungs.
There was nothing he could do, he was just too panicked.
His technical characteristics are similar to Maguire's. Both of them have slow speed and turning problems, and they can easily be broken through by speed forwards.
Van Dyke hurriedly approached upon hearing this.
But at this moment, a gap appeared on the right side, and Chu Feng changed direction and rushed forward!
"Is this still a human being? My knees hurt just looking at him!"
"Chu is going to force his way through!"
"FUCK——"
Van Dijk stopped in time and rushed forward without hesitation! Even though he had a chance to catch up.
The two of them suffocated each other and fell to the ground!
"The tactical goal has been achieved!" Chu Feng lay on the grass, watching the referee take out the yellow card, thinking secretly in his heart.
Liverpool defended him too tightly.
If I don't make them feel afraid, it will be difficult for me to perform well in this game.
“How insidious.”
Van Dijk shook his hands in annoyance. He actually understood Chu Feng's intention, but he didn't dare to gamble. This kid's explosive power was too terrifying. If he didn't commit a tactical foul, he might really let him pass.
(End of this chapter)