Chapter 571: League Cup Final (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
Live on the TV in the bar.
Two images appear at the same time, with Aston Villa's bus arriving at the new Wembley Stadium on one side and Manchester United bus arriving at the stadium on the other.
From the air, the burgundy of Aston Villa and the red of Manchester United make the vicinity of the stadium seem like a sea of red.
The two teams drove into the stadium's underground parking lot from different entrances to the huge cheers of their respective fans.
"It's spectacular." A man stared at a television screen with a look of envy.
When will he be able to play at the new Wembley Stadium?
Well, the idea is simply crazy.
Instead of thinking about this kind of magical daydream, think about the reality of which team you will play for in the summer.
"Hi. Jamie. ”
The man named Jamie looked up and saw his neighbor and teammate Danny. Lee dragged his silly brother to the scene.
"What's wrong?" Jamie asked.
"This guy ran out early in the morning." Danny drank half a glass of beer, "I searched for a long time before I found him, what else did this guy say, Fang Jue agreed to sign him." ”
"It's true." Kevin. Li said, seeing his brother's glare, he immediately lowered his head.
"Aston Villa's Fang Jue coach?" Jamie asked, and then he laughed himself.
"Don't laugh." Kevin. Lee got angry, "What I said is true! The coach said I was great! ”
Seeing this stupid brother really angry, Danny. Lee patted his brother on the head and then pushed the large hamburger to him, "Hurry up." ”
Looking at the gobbling brother, the eyes of the elder brother are very gentle.
……
"Actually, you're really nice to Kevin." Jamie said.
"He's my brother." Danny. Lee said, "What were you thinking?" ”
"I'm thinking about the future." Jamie smiled wryly, "I've decided not to renew my contract with the team. ”
"Got the team in touch?"
"Nope." Jamie shook his head, although he had decided to leave Stokes Bridge Steel Club, he was still at a loss for the future.
"Jamie. Vardy. Kevin, who stuffed a large hamburger into his stomach in a few gulps. Lee said, "Come with me to Vera, I'll cover you!" ”
"Eat yours." Danny. Li said angrily, and handed over the wine glass, "Be careful of choking, drink." ”
Worried that this guy didn't have enough to eat, when his brother raised his hand and shouted, "Two more hot dogs." ”
"How did Kevin learn to speak big?" Vardy snorted and looked at the stupid Kevin who poured beer, although this guy used to be simple, but he never lied and bragged, what's wrong today?
"I'm angry, I've decided not to take you to Vera." Kevin. Lee said.
Jamie. Vardy almost burst out laughing, cut, as if someone was rare.
No, who believes your nonsense.
……
New Wembley Stadium.
After the players warmed up, they returned to the dressing room.
This is the south dressing room at the new Wembley Stadium.
Fang Jue gave the players about five minutes to chat.
He clapped his hands and motioned for everyone to listen to him.
"Does anyone have any memories of that final 10 years ago?" Fang Jue asked.
He was referring to the last time Aston Villa reached a domestic cup final, in the 19992000 English FA Cup final.
Aston Villa lost 1-0 to Chelsea in that final, finishing runners-up only, with Chelsea scoring for now Championship side West Bromwich Albion manager Roberto Di Matteo.
"I watched that game from the stands." Abang Laho raised his hand.
In addition, Silen. Clarke, Albrighton and other Aston Villa academy players also raised their hands.
The other players, David Beckham, said he had an impression of the game.
Thirty-eight-year-old veteran goalkeeper Friedel also expressed some impressions.
Whether it's Abang Laho or David Beckham, they all make an impression of the game as spectators.
'yes, it's been 10 years, and the last time Aston Villa reached the final of a tournament was 10 years ago. Fang Jue said.
"When I say this, I don't mean to feel anything, but to say that we did a good job." Fang Jue raised his voice, "Everyone is very good. ”
"In the league, we are the leaders!"
"League Cup, we're going to fight for the title."
"I'm so proud of you."
"There is a sentence in the Sun today, I am very upset, do you know what it is?"
'The newspaper says we're ahead of Manchester United in the rankings, so that doesn't mean we can beat Manchester United in today's game.' Captain Petrov said.
"That's it." Fang Jue sneered, "This is really the funniest thing I've ever heard, we are first in the league, Manchester United is third, and we have played Manchester United twice before, killing them twice, and now, the third time we meet Manchester United, we actually say that we can't win them." ”
The players thought that Fang Jue would be mobilized for a long time.
Unexpectedly, as soon as his voice changed, he said directly.
"I don't say this to mean anything, but to tell you that I was a little angry, and I suddenly realized, oh my God, we've beaten them twice in a season."
"Then, I wasn't worried about today's final at all."
There was a burst of laughter in the locker room.
With that, Fang Jue walked to the door, and he pointed to the door of the locker room.
"I'm proud of you."
"Today's stage belongs to you."
"The club has not had a trophy in the Hall of Fame for many years." Fang Jue waved his arm, "Go, play, play, and then, bring the trophy home!" ”
……
While the players were still waiting in the tunnel for the players, the live broadcast was introducing the rosters of the players from both sides.
When the name of each player is read, there will be a huge cheer from the audience.
The new Wembley Stadium has a capacity of 90,000 fans.
For this game, Aston Villa came with about 42,000 fans and Manchester United came with close to 50,000 fans.
The commentator is also announcing the starting rosters for both sides.
Aston Villa line-up:
Goalkeeper: 31-Robert. Enke;
Backline: 24-Cuellar, 6-Senderos, 15-Davis, 8-James. Milner;
Midfielders: 5-Clement, 10-Deisler, 21-Ricardo. Quaresma;
Forwards: 11-Abonlaho, 27-Gareth. Bale, 99-Ronaldo;
Aston Villa's starting line-up surprised both the commentators and the media.
It was a starting line-up that they didn't expect.
'David [David Beckham] was on the bench and Ruud van Nistelrooy was on the bench as well.
"Gareth. Bell, Diego. Costa and Ronaldo, it's a forward configuration that we haven't seen before. ”
Manchester United match list:
Goalkeepers: Kuszczak;
Defenders: Rafael, Evans, Vidic, Evra;
Midfielders: Valencia, Carrick, Fletcher, Park Ji-sung;
Forwards: Owen, Berbatov;
Manchester United's starting lineup also surprised many.
Manchester United hid key player Wayne Rooney, Lu Xiaopang did not start, and Berbatov and Owen were partnered in the front.
The two wings were Park Ji-sung and Valencia, with Ashley Young not getting a start.
In addition, Kuszczak replaced Edwin van der Sar as the starting goalkeeper.
Seeing Manchester United's starting lineup, Fang Jue showed a smile.
As he had predicted before the game, United did not actually have a compelling attitude towards the Carabao Cup final.
Previously, Ferguson used Clement to carry out psychological warfare, but the old man's inertial operation does not mean that Manchester United is determined to fight Aston Villa in the League Cup final.
For a giant like Manchester United, the Carabao Cup trophy is not that appealing, at least not as big as Aston Villa's desire for this title.
Considering that Aston Villa had beaten Manchester United twice in the league before, it is obvious that Ferguson also realized that if he had to fight with Aston Villa, who was aiming to win the championship, not to mention the unpredictable result, I am afraid that Manchester United would also be quite tired.
Ferguson simply sent out a large part of the main team, but the corresponding position also made a rotating lineup.
It's a matter of taking advantage of the opportunity, and if Aston Villa is not in good shape and the situation is in United's favour, Ferguson doesn't mind stealing chickens.
If Aston Villa had established the initiative early, Ferguson would obviously not have continued to shop.
So, the first half, to be exact, started very much.
If Aston Villa can establish the initiative from the start, or go further, take the lead early, it will be clear that United's fighting spirit will suffer.
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Ferguson also stared at the field.
As Fang Jue guessed, the League Cup championship is a joy for Manchester United, and it is not a big deal if there is none.
Don't look at Ferguson's momentum in front of the media, he has the posture of winning the championship.
That's more of a smoke bomb.
Manchester United are more focused on the league than they were in the Carabao Cup with Aston Villa, and are now only three points behind Aston Villa at the top of the table, which has given Ferguson hope of re-defending the Premier League title.
Aston Villa want to win the League Cup, okay, come and grab it.
Looking at Manchester United's midfield, Michael Carrick, Fletcher and Park Ji-sung are all good at fighting and running.
Ferguson's plan is clear, to drain Aston Villa's energy with the Carabao Cup title, the title can be given to you, but you have to work hard.
This is the same as Aston Villa's previous FA Cup with the substitute line-up and Chelsea shopping.
In that game, Chelsea eventually qualified.
However, the Chelsea players were extremely drained and two players left injured.
That's one of the reasons why Chelsea lost 4-2 to Manchester City in this round of the league.
At the start of the game, Manchester United attacked first.
In Michael. As Owen kicked the football out, the stadium roared with cheers and flashing lights, making the stands at the new Wembley Stadium look like a galaxy of brilliance.
The camera gives a close-up of the coach's bench on the sidelines.
Ferguson sat firmly on the fishing platform, chewing gum in his mouth.
Fang Jue sat in a windbreaker, put his hands in his trouser pockets, stood on the sidelines and watched the game attentively, his handsome face and cold expression made many young viewers in front of the TV very excited.
United used the kick-off to launch their first attack, and their campaign ended quickly.
The attack did not pose any threat to the Aston Villa goal.
However, judging from the expressions on the faces of Manchester United's players and coaches, it is clear that they do not have too many expressions of regret.
Ferguson certainly couldn't have said to them, 'It doesn't matter if you win this game or not, it's not about winning the title, it's about draining Aston Villa's energy'.
However, these players at United are all experienced and they can more or less guess Ferguson's intentions.
That's not to say that United's players are willing to give up the title, they will certainly work hard, and who wouldn't want to be hungry for it?
It's just that their mentality will be more relaxed.
……
The ball is converted and Aston Villa are in possession.
Clement passed the football to Deisler.
Deisler pulled the ball with his left foot and deceived Park Ji-sung, who was on the wall.
Cuellar, meanwhile, suddenly cut forward at high speed on the wing.
Cuellar is nothing more than a virtual run, and his role is not to receive passes, but to create the illusion of receiving them.
It has only one purpose, to attract the attention of the opponent's defense.
The full-backs came up to assist in the assists.
The opponent has to have someone up to defend, even though you know it may be a false game, but you have to defend.
Because, in this case, the opponent's right midfielder only needs one pass to penetrate the entire defence.
Patrice Evra ran after Cuellar.
Seeing the opposition left-back being taken away, Deisler crossed with his foot
The soccer ball crossed an arc and flew straight forward.
Ronaldo appears on the flight path of the football.
Vidic followed him.
Football falls.
Ronaldo's beautiful stop to the ball is about to start.
Seeing that Ronaldo is about to go into the penalty area.
Vidic reached out and nudged.
He used more power, and his movements were relatively hidden, after all, if the referee didn't see it, he wouldn't blow the foul, and that was earned.
Ton!
There was no push!
Vidic looked at the fat man who was like a fat rabbit in amazement.
……
Ronaldo pushes with his right foot.
Push!
The tank-like figure of Abang Laho appears in the shot.
At his side was a panicked Evans.
Evans relayed his foot to break the ball.
"Don't!" Vidic hurriedly shouted.
It's too late.
The next second, Abang Raho collapsed in the penalty area.
At this moment, everything is developing too fast, and many fans don't see it clearly.
However, it is a fact that Abang Lajo collapsed in the box after making contact with Evans.
Fake fall - Manchester United fans shout.
Penalty – Aston Villa fans roar.
Referee Atkinson's whistle blows.
Is it a fake fall or a penalty?
It's up to him to decide.
Then, everyone saw that the Atkinson referee pointed to the penalty spot!
"Penalty! Penalty kick! Penalty kick! It's only been two minutes since the start of the game! This is really a big blow to Manchester United! ”
The old Scottish man jumped up from his seat and rushed to the sidelines in a rage.
He protested by waving his fist inside.
Although this championship Manchester United can win or not.
He could accept another defeat to Aston Villa.
However, he could not accept that his team fell to the referee at the beginning!
He does not accept such a result, resolutely no!