Chapter 768 Su Dong, you are so shameless!
Once the league's chariot starts, it can only rumble forward and will not stop for anyone.
The Europa League match in Romania is also a crucial battle for Manchester City.
Manchester City's history began in 1880, which is 130 years ago. However, in the past 100 years, Manchester City has only won one European championship, not the Champions League or the UEFA Cup, but the Cup Winners' Cup.
Among the three major European cup competitions in the past, the Cup Winners' Cup was a competition for the champions of each country's cup competitions. Compared with the Champions League and the UEFA Cup, its value was the lowest. However, with the reform of the Champions League into the Champions League and the large-scale expansion, the UEFA Cup, which was originally as valuable as the Champions League, plummeted and completely became a second-rate competition.
The UEFA Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup were merged and have now been reformed into the Europa League.
It can be said that Manchester City’s only European-level championship is not of high value, but winning the UEFA Champions League and the League Cup in England that year, achieving the double championship, is already the most glorious achievement in the history of Manchester City Club.
To some extent, Manchester City’s so-called history and heritage can really be said to be completely empty.
But because of this, Manchester City particularly cherishes the opportunity to participate in European competitions.
Manchester City fans are extremely excited about being able to enter the Europa League as the top six in the league this time, and they even keep calling on the team to keep up the good work and perform well in the Europa League.
Manchester City is strong and if they really put in a lot of effort to win the Europa League, they are not without a chance.
That is why the club attaches so much importance to the away game in Romania.
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After two consecutive wins and zero goals conceded at the start, everyone in Manchester City was satisfied with the team's performance.
This is reflected in the training, where every player works very hard.
Because there were two games in a week, Manchester City had no extra time to adjust after returning from Romania.
After spending some time on the road and returning to Manchester, Manchester City only had a day and a half to prepare for the second round of the league, the home game against Liverpool.
Yes, Manchester City will face Liverpool in the second round.
First playing against Tottenham Hotspur and then against Liverpool, this schedule is really unique.
However, the two consecutive victories have boosted the team's morale and they are quite confident about the home game against Liverpool.
After leading Fulham to the Europa League final last season, head coach Hodgson became famous and was able to replace Benítez as Liverpool's head coach in the summer, but his league debut was not successful as he was tied 1-1 at home by Arsenal.
But the advantage is that Liverpool has a week to prepare, while Manchester City doesn't even have time to prepare.
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After returning to Manchester, I first had a day of recovery training.
On the afternoon before the game, the team conducted some simple tactical drills. This was the time they could squeeze out, and there was no way to conduct systematic, targeted training.
This is the biggest problem faced when playing two games in a week, especially when traveling long distances away from home during the week.
However, during training, Guardiola still corrected some problems exposed by the team in the past two games, mainly the players' running and passing lines, as well as some ways of cooperation.
Su Dong also often communicates with Di Maria and Sanchez during training. Especially when there is a mistake in their cooperation, he will stop and make his intentions clear.
"If you see me running towards you when you have the ball, you must pay attention to my hand gestures. I will give you a very clear signal about where to pass it. As for how to receive it, I will figure it out myself. You have to trust me."
Su Dong felt that there was still a long way to go in terms of cooperation and tacit understanding.
After all, when he was at Bayern, he worked with Ribery and Robben for three years and they had a very good understanding of each other.
It is really a hassle when the teammates around you suddenly become two strangers.
What’s more interesting is that when he was in Bayern, Ribery was responsible for getting the ball and Robben was responsible for attacking, but now it’s the other way around, Di Maria on the left is responsible for attacking, and Sanchez on the right is better at getting the ball.
This kind of left-right reversal also takes some time to get used to.
On the contrary, David Silva and he haven't worked together for many years, but they are very familiar with each other and often understand each other immediately.
"If necessary, I think you can try cross-position switching," Su Dong suggested.
Sanchez and Di Maria both shined, with the inverted wingers being more suitable for shooting.
A player who doesn't want to score goals is not a good player.
The same goes for Di Maria and Sanchez.
"Can we?" Sanchez and Di Maria asked happily.
"Of course, I will talk to Pep, but the prerequisite is that you can do your job well and meet his requirements." Su Dong promised.
Sanchez and Di Maria immediately agreed with a smile.
Guardiola is actually a tyrant, and he is extremely demanding of his players.
But there is only one exception, and that is Eastern Europe.
As he said in the locker room, Su Dong does not need to be restricted at all, and even cannot be restricted.
"I have watched many, many game videos of players. There are two players who I think should not be restricted by tactics. One is Suarez and the other is Messi of Barcelona. Tactics cannot bring any improvement to them." This is what Guardiola said at the time.
This also seems to acknowledge Su Dong's privileges in Manchester City's technical and tactical system.
Of course, Manchester City players cannot deny Su Dong’s role and are quite convinced of him.
"Don't thank me." Su Dong said to Sanchez and Di Maria with a smile, "We still have to work hard to improve our performance. Every game from now on will be a tough battle. If we play well and smoothly, everything will be fine. If we don't play smoothly, I guess we will all suffer."
Both wingers nodded hurriedly, promising not to slack off.
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"What do you think of playing against Liverpool?"
After the training, Pepe and Marcelo walked towards Su Dong, and the Portuguese center back asked with a smile.
"What do you mean?" Su Dong was very surprised.
Pepe said with a click of the tongue, "Look, you're playing dumb again, aren't you?"
"Yes, what he is best at is pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger." Marcelo echoed.
Su Dong kicked up and almost hit the boy.
I don’t know when, but I learned some Chinese from the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, and I use it everywhere all day long.
How can I pretend to be a pig and eat the tiger? You are the one pretending to be a pig, you pighead! "Torres!" Pepe simply pointed it out.
If we talk about Su Dong’s biggest competitor in the Premier League, it was originally considered to be Torres.
The Spanish center forward has indeed performed well in the Premier League, but due to injuries, his performance has declined.
However, before the season, after hearing that Su Dong had joined Manchester City, Torres said that he was working hard to regain his best form and was determined to compete with Su Dong.
Unexpectedly, Torres did not score in the first round, but it was Drogba who exploded.
Who would have thought that this guy would actually score a hat trick? Su Dong smiled mysteriously at Pepe, "I'm not worried about Torres at all now."
This time Pepe was surprised, "Why?"
"Guess." Su Dong smiled playfully.
Pepe's expression was as if he had eaten a fly. How disgusting! You know, as a central defender, Torres is Pepe's number one opponent. Su Dong didn't even tell him. How outrageous!
"I am more interested in Drogba now. This guy has continued his excellent form from last season and has been exploding." Su Dong is more looking forward to Drogba's performance.
Drogba was the top scorer in the Premier League last season, scoring 29 goals and providing 10 assists in 32 games. Although there is still a big gap in his goal efficiency compared to Suarez, Messi and Ronaldo, it is considered very good overall.
This season, this guy performed a hat trick in the first round, which was like a warning to Su Dong.
At the age of 32, his physical functions have been declining, but this old guy is getting better and better at kicking, which is very interesting.
"Drogba suddenly broke out last season. I don't believe he can continue this season. Do you think that if he scored a hat trick in the first round, he can do another one in the second round?" Pepe shook his head vigorously. He didn't believe it.
In fact, Pepe has never been particularly convinced of Drogba.
In terms of physical strength, Pepe is not necessarily inferior to Drogba, but of course, it is difficult for him to gain an advantage.
However, now that Drogba's physical function has declined, Pepe can gain some advantages, but the real outcome can only be known in a face-to-face competition in the game.
"Honestly, you should try harder in the second round and don't let him show off over there. Although Drogba is very strong, he is 32 years old!" Pepe analyzed.
Except for a very few people like Sudong and Ronaldo, Pepe doesn't like any forward.
There is no way, who makes him a central defender? Su Dong had to admit that what Pepe said made sense.
A player's body cannot be changed by human will. No matter how much training or maintenance is done, it is difficult to maintain that peak state. If it is going downhill, it will go downhill. At best, the speed of decline can only be slowed down.
"Hey, tell me quickly, why are you not worried about Torres now?" Pepe suddenly walked up, put his arm around Su Dong's shoulder, and asked like a good friend.
We are going to meet Torres tomorrow, and he is also very concerned.
Su Dong laughed but didn't say anything, with an expression that said you know what I mean.
"Since Wang went to Oxford, I found that you have changed, Su." Pepe looked regretful for making a wrong friend.
"Really?" Su Dong asked cheerfully.
"Become very..." Peipei originally wanted to say, very shameless, but when he saw Su Dong's raised eyebrows, as if he would get angry at any time, he immediately compromised helplessly, "Become very handsome."
Marcelo on the side chuckled and almost died of laughter. He didn't pay attention and was kicked in the butt by Pepe.
Ouch, it’s disabled.
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As a last resort, in order to obtain useful information, Pepe had to compromise and agree to Su Dong's suggestion, and treated him, Marcelo, David Silva, Toni Kroos and others to a sumptuous dinner.
After eating and drinking his fill, Su Dong let out a soft sigh.
"In fact, even if you don't treat me, I will definitely tell you."
These words made Pepe bleed profusely.
Oh my god, you are so shameless!
Don't be too Su Dong!
(End of this chapter)
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