Chapter 26: Coming off the bench
Manchester United's strength is indeed much stronger than the current Everton, coupled with the home advantage, not to mention that Moyes formulated a defensive counterattack tactic, even if Moyes wants the team to play against Manchester United, it is estimated that Manchester United will have to fight back. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
Although Keane is not on the field, Manchester United attacks more through the wings, Cristiano Ronaldo and Saha have very strong attacking ability, coupled with Scholes's dispatch in the middle, still makes Everton's midfield unable to parry.
However, Everton started with defense, and naturally they are not so unscathed, although Manchester United attack fiercely, but in Everton's defensive posture, even if they have the advantage, they have no way to create a real threat.
One of United's most dangerous attacks in the first 20 minutes was Paul Scholes' long-range shot from near the edge of the box, but it went just wide.
Everton's tenacity was completely unexpected, and his Scottish compatriot David Moyes did a good job last season to lead Everton to relegation, and Moyes was already on Ferguson's radar at that time.
And today's performance of Everton made Ferguson a little surprised, even if Manchester United is not the strongest Manchester United today, but at Old Trafford, there are really not many teams that can withstand such a fierce attack of Manchester United, especially Everton is still a relegation team, which is even more rare.
Of course, Ferguson will not worry too much, Everton does not even have the ability to counterattack, and it is difficult to defend alone.
Jamie Gundy sat on the bench, watching his team-mates defend hard, wishing he could rush onto the pitch and fight with his team-mates, and it was so painful to sit on the bench.
"Young man, be patient, don't worry, is it not normal to defend against Manchester United?"
Perhaps seeing Vardy's fidgeting posture, substitute goalkeeper Wright addressed Vardy in a passer-by-side tone.
Vardy nodded silently, he knows the helplessness of defensive counter-attacking teams, always being pressed by opponents on the pitch and beaten in the backfield, which requires patience to persevere, and if you persist, you will have a chance to see the light.
Didn't Everton get into the Champions League with defensive counterattacks!
Later myths, didn't Leicester City win the Premier League championship by relying on defensive counterattacks!
At the end of the first half, Manchester United was in full swing, but still could not break through Everton's goal, the Red Devils fans in the stands were very excited, in their opinion, Manchester United had a clear advantage, the goal would come sooner or later, and Everton could only play in Manchester United. He shuddered and left Old Trafford with a dismal result.
Jamie Vardy did not enter the dressing room, and when the main players returned to the dressing room to listen to Moyes's tactical arrangements, he and several other substitutes had to warm up around the pitch to be ready to come off the bench.
He was a little absent-minded in the warm-up, and although he managed to make it to the squad, he didn't know if he would get a chance to play in this game, which was a bit torturous.
If Moyes only wants to draw Manchester United at Old Trafford, then his chances of playing are slim, his defensive ability is limited, and he is not fully integrated into the team's tactical system, Moyes will not let himself play unless he goes crazy.
Even if there are players who are not in good physical condition, then it is the midfielders and defenders on the bench who come out, and the most I can do is hand them a towel.
Thinking of this, Vardy couldn't help but be frustrated.
At the start of the second half, Everton still looked submissive, relegating to the central midfield and defending, while Manchester United made targeted adjustments, Alan Smith had a greater range of activities, involving Everton's forces and creating more gaps for Ronaldo and Saha.
Manchester United's wave of offensive hit the Everton defense almost collapsed, and the continuous shots made the wind in front of the goal, and finally Ronaldo's shot from outside the small penalty area was high in excitement, shocking everyone's cold sweat.
Ronaldo, who wasted the opportunity to score, held his head regretfully, grinning and venting his frustration, if Manchester United failed to win this game, then Ronaldo, who wasted the opportunity, would definitely become the target of media criticism after the game.
Even Ferguson was thundering on the sidelines, wasting such a good opportunity, he felt that Ronaldo was dead!
When you go back, you must let him practice shooting every day!
As the game time wore off little by little, the expression on Ferguson's face became cold, and Everton's defense made him feel like he couldn't splash water, if there was no way to win this game, then Manchester United may really be silent for a long time.
And Moyes, who was standing in front of the away team's bench, had an intriguing expression on his face, never underestimating an ambitious man.
It seems that Everton are not aggressive in this game, and they are playing with the mentality that a draw is a victory, but are you really sure that Moyes has no intention of winning?
With 65 minutes played, David Moyes walked back to the bench from the sidelines and let a few of his substitutes warm up, which was his signal to adjust.
Unlike several teammates with serious expressions and excitement, Vardy doesn't have so many ideas, Everton is so tight defensively now, how could Moyes replace attacking players, so call all five substitutes to get up to warm up, it is simply Moyes's smoke screen, and finally replaced by either central defender Jabbo or midfielder Watson.
'We've seen Everton's substitutes warming up and we think Moyes is going to make a change, who will he bring on to strengthen the defence?'
Clearly, the commentators echoed Vardy's sentiments.
But something surprising happened, after the assistant coach called back the warm-up players, he called Vardy to his side alone and told him to say goodbye.
"Stay near midfield after a while, press Kleberson as much as possible when defending, and if there is a chance to counter-attack, make sure to play to your advantage, this is our last chance!"
Vardy was still in disbelief, he didn't hear the assistant coach clearly, but he still nodded subconsciously, even if he was ignorant, he knew he was going to play.
At this time, there was no time to think about why Moyes wanted to replace himself, and taking advantage of the deadball opportunity, the fourth official had already raised his card to signal for a substitution.
Vardy was replaced by striker McFadden, and Ferguson, because of his height advantage, has been helping to defend high balls in his own box, and it seems that the only person who has no obvious role on the field is McFadden.
When he walked off the pitch, the young striker's expression was very frustrated, he had no room to play at all in this game, as if he was sleepwalking on the field, and now being substituted may mean that he has no chance.
After a reluctant clapping with Vardy, McFadden stepped off the pitch and Vardy stepped onto the pitch for the first time.
Come on, this is the stage I've been looking forward to!
Let the whole world watch my performance!
At this moment, Vardy opened his hands, as if he was able to embrace the whole world!