"Ready? Plum? ”

"Well, I'm ready for Thierry!"

"So here we go!

– First question, do you think you're the same player as Cristiano and Leo? ”

Li Liang, who was sitting in a chair facing the camera lens, laughed: "Of course it's different!" ”

He quickly became serious again: "Cristiano and Leo are both real superstars, the kind of wizards that are hard to come by.

As a player, I'm really honored to be in the same era as such great people and to be able to play with both of them. ”

Henry laughed too: "Okay, Lee.

The second question is, what kind of player do you think you are? ”

Li Liang thought for a while and replied: "I am really a very lucky player!"

It was a bit late when I started to really get into football that night......

Well, I'm trying to figure out how to organize the language. ”

Interviewed by Sky Sports in a gallery full of trophies and images of superstars at Old Trafford, and opposite his former idol Henry -

These two questions have already made Li Liang's heart ripple, just as he did when he first stepped into the professional arena.

"I always meet people who really help me.

The first one was my wife, without whom I couldn't have lasted until now.

The second is Zou Feixiong, who is a very good goalkeeper and should have been able to reach even higher heights -

Thierry, you've seen him.

Mr. Xu, my economist, is like a member of my family in a sense.

Tony Adams, it was he who insisted on winning me my first tryout in Europe and I wouldn't have been able to achieve what I am without him.

Leonardo Yaldim, he brought me to Monaco and it's an honour to play for such a great manager.

Jose Mourinho, like I extended an invitation when he wasn't at Manchester United......

Marcello Lippi, Claudio Gaudino

And finally, all my teammates, all the coaches, all the opponents I've faced, all the people who follow me......

And, of course, you, thierry. ”

Henry nodded, got up and gave Li Liang a solid hug, and after the two sat down again, the former gunner forward continued to ask: "Okay, the next question-

This is also a question that many people are concerned about, if Li is allowed to choose, what is the best 11-man lineup? ”

Li Liang thought seriously and replied: "Goalkeeper, I choose Gian Luigi Buffon, a great person.

Three central defenders: Alessandro Nesta, Jaap Stam, Saul Campbell. ”

Henry was a little surprised: "OOO-

It seems that you are a nostalgic person?! ”

Li Liang laughed again: "That's not necessarily!

Of the four midfielders I choose N'Golo Kante, Esteban Cambiasso, well, Gilberto Silva and, of course, Roman Riquelme. ”

Henry laughed heartily, and the big Neville on the side shook his head and sighed: "Well, I already know who at least one striker is!" ”

Li Liang continued: "Yes, Dennis Bergkamp and the great Thierry Henry! ”

In the applause of Big Neville, Henry got up again and hugged Li Liang.

Big Neville stopped applauding: "I have a question –

Apart from Jaap, who played for Manchester United, why are there no other Manchester United players? ”

Li Liang replied without hesitation: "Thierry said let me choose, so I followed my heart.

It's only at the start of the season that I know more about the club and its great history, and if, I mean, what if-

If I had played here for a few more seasons, I think my 11-man roster would have been different. ”

Henry nodded repeatedly, and Big Neville continued to ask: "Okay, we all know which team you used to be a fan of......

But why can't people like David De Gea, Paul Pogba and Alexis and Zeratan make it to your list? ”

Li Liang still did not hesitate: "Regarding this, if you or Thierry ask me this question in a week-

I mean, the season isn't really over yet, and the evaluation of me and my teammates needs to be done until the last game! ”

This time Henry laughed and applauded: "This is the most sincere and candid answer I've ever seen, isn't it Gary?" ”

Big Neville also laughed: "Very sincere and candid! ”

……

Towards the end of the interview, Henry became serious: "One last question.

We know you made the choice to join Manchester United last summer, and that was a deep disappointment for many others.

What I wonder is, will you ever make a choice again at some point in the future? ”

The shooting scene fell silent for a while, and everyone looked at Li Liang under the camera.

Li Liang said slowly: "At the beginning, you may not imagine why I insisted on making myself better.

Here (Manchester) more than two years ago, José told me a lot and even changed my perspective on the future......

I knew I was going to become a professional footballer, not in England, of course, because I couldn't get a labour permit at that time—"

Henry chimed in: "We all know what's going on the next season. ”

Li Liang nodded slowly: "At some point last season, when I knew that people like Kylian (Mbappe) and Bernardo (Silva) were going to leave, I started to realize that I was not just a player, but also a professional player.

In Cardiff when the game is over, it's all over and we all have to find a fresh start. ”

Big Neville couldn't help but ask, "But, Lee, I still can't figure it out—

It's not just Manchester United, but a few other big clubs that can compete for the Champions League are hungry for you, and in every sense of the word, United aren't the right fit for you......

Henry interrupted Big Neville: "Look at the present, no one knows what really fits or doesn't!" ”

Li Liang shook his head: "No, no, no......

Manchester United is one of the most successful clubs in the history of English football and one of the most influential and successful teams in Europe and the world......"

At the end of the interview, the staff began to sort out the equipment, and Henry, Big Neville and Li Liang walked to the other side.

Big Neville took Li Liang's hand and complained with a smile: "Li, your answer to the last question is like an explanation on Wikipedia......

Can you tell me now how you made that decision?

I promise not to tell anyone! ”

Willy gestured not far away, and there was another event that Li Liang needed to participate in.

Li Liang said to Big Neville: "That decision was actually made two and a half years ago. ”

Looking at the backs of Li Liang and Willy leaving, Henry patted his partner on the shoulder: "Let's go, Gary."

Frankly, I wasn't optimistic about Lee when he joined United.

Unexpectedly, he changed everything, even José's mind......

I know Lee and I won't really answer that question until he's gone for Manchester United again. ”