�; 97~1^ Q I Y1 i sʼq̵o}_ +'7R êEh QZB 3 # } With a four-goal lead, even the most optimistic Red Devils fan could not have imagined that the game would go so well.

After Wayne Rooney's goal, the crowd went crazy with joy and they all stood up and shouted "Long live the Red Devils!" on the pitch.

Conceding 4 goals in 40 minutes, Schalke 04's heart was distraught, and the last five minutes of the first half were like headless flies, a mess, and if it weren't for Manchester United scoring 4 goals, the score would have continued to expand.

After a minute of stoppage time in the first half, referee Carlos blew the whistle for the end of the game, and the players from both sides went back to the dressing room to rest.

The Schalke 04 players were very frustrated, drooping their heads one by one, and they all lost the excitement and anticipation they had when they first entered the field.

Captain Manuel Neuer was the most depressed, although it was the responsibility of the whole team to concede the goal, but the goal he guarded was beaten into a sieve, which was unbearable for any goalkeeper.

Just as Neuer walked into the mixed tunnel with a gloomy face, someone tapped him on the shoulder, and Neuer turned his head to see that it was not his teammate, it was Manchester United's captain Gao Xiaodong, who was looking at him with a smile.

remembered that he said before the game that he wanted to keep Gao Xiaodong clean, Neuer thought that this kid was here to humiliate himself, he stared at Gao Xiaodong, as long as Gao Xiaodong dared to speak disrespectfully, he didn't mind giving Gao Xiaodong an unforgettable lesson, anyway, Schalke 04 couldn't get out of the line.

However, Gao Xiaodong smiled and said, "Manuel, you are guarding well......"

NND, this is absolutely sarcastic, Neuer blushed, "The game is not over yet." ”

Gao Xiaodong's face remained unchanged, and he said in a low voice: "I'm telling the truth, you can't be blamed for losing the goal, the platform of Schalke 04 is too small, you should come to a giant like Manchester United, how about it, are you interested?"

Neuer showed a very surprised expression, what kind of operation is this? Digging the corner of the wall in public, this kid won't be teasing me, right?

Gao Xiaodong looked at Neuer's expression and guessed his thoughts, and said in Neuer's ear with a smile: "Van der Sar is 41 years old, how long do you think he can play, he is estimated to retire at the end of this season, the main goalkeeper of the giant Manchester United, is there no temptation at all?"

Neuer listened to the huge shock in his heart, he was named the best goalkeeper in the World Cup last year, and now he has become the first goalkeeper in Germany, Schalke 04 This platform is a bit small for him, many teams have looked for him recently, including Manchester United, but Bayern is the tightest, and he has been talking to his agent for a long time, hoping that he will join Bayern, maybe giving him the status of the main goalkeeper, but now Bayern's strength is obviously not as good as Manchester United, and the competitiveness of the Bundesliga is not enough, going to Manchester United must be a very good choice, but Manchester United is a little half-hearted, and there are a lot of objects to pursue, which makes Neuer a little uneasy, but now the new core of the Red Devils, Gao Xiaodong, has personally stepped out as a lobbyist, if it is true, Neuer feels that he should think about it carefully, and he can't just think about Bayern.

But at this time, Neuer definitely couldn't say anything, he glanced at Gao Xiaodong deeply, "Nonsense." With that, he turned around and walked briskly back to the locker room.

Gao Xiaodong blinked and smiled, feeling that Neuer's eyes had a deep meaning, and it looked like Manchester United had a play.

At this time, Rooney walked to Gao Xiaodong's side and said to Gao Xiaodong: "Gao, what are you talking to that guy?"

Of course, Gao Xiaodong wouldn't be honest with Rooney's brainless big mouth, he smiled and said, "I want to exchange jerseys with him." ”

Rooney was surprised: "Looks like you really like goalkeeping." ”

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said, "I can't keep it well, the lord is still considering letting me succeed Van der Sar." ”

Of course Rooney won't believe it, he pushed Gao Xiaodong, "At your altitude, firefighting can barely be used, really let you guard the door, no one wants it." ”

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

There is nothing to say in the home team's dressing room, even Ferguson can't make any criticism of the players, just let the players rest at ease, arrange the defensive tasks in the second half, 4:0 is very good, in the second half would rather not score, than give Schalke 04 a chance to score.

The visiting dressing room was bustling, with Manuel Neuer blaming defenders for not being defensive, defenders complaining about the lack of support in midfield, strikers complaining about lack of support at the back, and all three lines were dissatisfied with the performance of their teammates, believing that they were not responsible.

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

Rangnick is calm on the surface, but he is just as nervous in his heart, Schalke 04 loses to Manchester United is normal, but if there is a tragedy, the fans and the management will not agree, and it is estimated that the class will be dismissed at the end of the season.

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

The biggest chance of Schalke 04 in the second half is that Manchester United may be slack, the last five minutes of the first half can be seen, Manchester United played a little wave, if Manchester United continues to wave in the second half, Schalke 04 will have a chance to score, the important thing is that it must be held and not let Manchester United score.

Rangnick slapped the board vigorously, "Quiet, what, is it useful, do you want to make a history of losing in the second half?"

The locker room gradually quieted down, they are all professional players, and Schalke 04 is also a Bundesliga powerhouse, and it is also to save face, if you really want to be beaten 7:0 or 8:0 or something, it must be a shame for your career.

Rangnick grasped the psychology of the players and continued: "In the second half we still had chances, the opponent probably won't fight as hard as in the first half, so in the second half we have to fight better than in the first half, all in attack, all in defense, everyone has to attack, in the second half we didn't aim high, to prevent Manchester United from scoring, we got an away goal." ”

The goal was not high, it was realistic, and the players also felt the slackness of Manchester United in the last moments of the first half, and everyone felt that this goal could be achieved, so they did not continue to quarrel, and they all silently relaxed, waiting for the start of the second half.

While the players and fans were resting, in the VIP box at La Trafford, Schalke 04's manager Tunis, and Manchester United's David Gill were talking about Neuer.

David Gill asked tentatively: "Neuer's play in the first half is probably not worth 30 million." ”

Tunis saw through David Gill's thoughts and said: "No matter how you play, Neuer is not for sale for Schalke 04, we don't sell the captain. ”

David Gill laughed: "But I heard that Neuer and Bayern have initialed the agreement. ”

"No, it's impossible, it's impossible," Tunis said. ”

David Gill said: "Don't insist any longer, Bild has sent out pictures of the meeting between Neuer's agent and Hoeness. ”

"It's normal for them to see each other. ”

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

Tunis was silent for a moment, "We have contact, but this is only a preliminary contact, our principle is not to sell Neuer, we are also an ambitious club. But we also have to look at Neuer's ideas. ”

David Gill said: "We wanted a chance to compete with Bayern. ”

"I said, it depends on what Neuer means. ”

What Tunis said is obvious, as long as you give enough money, Schalke 04 will release him, and as for whether Neuer goes or not, it depends on your own ability.

The game has already started, David Gill did not continue to ask, he has been given enough information and is satisfied, the next step is to convince the boss and Neuer.