In the cheers of many Manchester United fans who traveled to Moscow, Li Liang asked with some puzzlement: "Jose, I feel very good, why do you want to replace me?!" ”

The magic bird hugged Li Liang's shoulder: "Li, save some energy, for your game in a week!" ”

Li Liang's heart was shocked, and he immediately understood the intention of the magic bird. He nodded gratefully and returned to the bench.

The game was uneventful, with the hosts only scoring a late face-saving goal and the Reds were undisputed to win their second group stage in a row 4-1 at CSKA Arena.

At the end of the game, many Russian fans applauded Li Liang, which surprised the Red Devils players and fans.

Some Russian fans shouted in English: "Lee, we still want to see you next summer!" ”

……

After returning to Manchester, the team will face Crystal Palace in the seventh round of the league in 48 hours.

The Magic Bird readjusted the lineup, Li Liang was placed on the bench list, and Mkhitaryan continued to start as the core of the frontcourt playmaker.

Facing the Crystal Palace team, which has lost 6 games in a row and has 0 points, the morale-boosting Red Devils quickly opened up the situation, and Mata scored in the opening 3 minutes!

At 1-0, Manchester United got off to a fantastic start at the Theatre of Dreams.

The "vice-squad leader" of the standings in the domestic and foreign difficulties Crystal Palace was unable to organize a decent offensive at all, and soon collapsed under the repeated impact of Manchester United, and Fellaini, who was rested in the European game in midweek, scored another goal in the 35th minute, 2:0!

After the break, the visitors did not make any progress, and Fellaini seized the opportunity to score United's third goal!

In the 49th minute, Manchester United completely sealed the victory with a three-goal advantage.

The magic bird and Faria have been communicating non-stop, even if they have scored 3 points, the magic bird still has a solemn face: "Rui, did you see that?"

As in Moscow, Henrik, who had been given space, could play his best if Lee was present.

But if Henrik and Juan [Mata] play at the same time without Paul [Pogba] or Lee, it will be difficult for Romelu [Lukaku] to get enough support......

In the 64th minute, teenager Jesse Lingard was ordered to replace Mkhitaryan, and the Armenian clearly suppressed his dissatisfaction and returned to the bench with his head down.

Li Liang understands that this means that he will not play in this game.

This can be regarded as the magic bird's greatest care for itself.

In the end, Lukaku, who spared no effort to run, finally got his wish and scored a goal in the 86th minute, thus breaking the record of Frenchman Saha and becoming the first person in Manchester United history to win the first seven consecutive league games after the new signing!

Everything seems to be going smoothly and smoothly.

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Li Liang, who has already taken an international flight, learned that in a major game in this round of the Premier League, when Mendy has determined that a serious cruciate ligament injury will be absent for a long time, Guardiola even adjusted the lineup and tactical play, commanded Manchester City to beat Chelsea 1:0 at Stamford Bridge, so as to continue to dominate Manchester United on goal difference and continue to occupy the top spot in the standings.

Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham also beat Huddersfield Town by four goals to move them into third place in the table, ahead of Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal.

Li Liang has taken into account the analysis and prediction of the league situation from the outside world, and his attention has been focused on the first leg of the Asian play-offs of the upcoming World Preliminary Championships......

Haicheng Qiaokou Stadium was full of people, the five-star red flag was fluttering in the wind, and all the home fans were shouting hoarsely.

He Wei said excitedly in the commentary seat: "...... We saw that after watching the game, the Chinese team continued to play a very threatening offensive under the organization of Li Liang, and Australia is now retreating on all fronts! ”

Xue Yang is also very excited: "Australia's strategy is very obvious, they are mainly defending and seeking stability away from home.

It seems that we have the advantage on the field, but this kind of full-court pressing style of play is a huge test of China's physical fitness.

And today, our old captain Zhou Zhi was unable to play because of the red card, which made Li Liang, the captain of the Chinese team on the field today, have to take greater responsibility in the midfield! ”

In the 27th minute, after forcing a breakthrough in the middle, Li Liang was once again put to the ground by No. 13 Moy, and the referee called Moy aside to give a verbal warning, and all the members of the Chinese team protested angrily.

Lippi almost stormed the pitch and was finally stopped by the fourth official and the linesman, and there were earth-shattering boos from the stands.

Cahill and Miligan, who had played in the Chinese Super League in Haicheng, stepped forward to try to support Li Liang, and Cahill immediately waved his hand when he saw this: "Referee, Li needs a doctor!" ”

The team doctor quickly entered, and Cahill put his arm around Moy: "You can't foul again!"

Beware of Lee always attacking your defense zone! ”

Moy said unwillingly: "I can't let him pass casually!" ”

Cahill let go of his hand and said firmly: "It's okay, they only have Lee!"

He alone can't defeat us at all! ”

Li Liang was helped out of the field, and Lippi, Madanillo, and Gaudino all nervously stepped forward.

Lippi asked nervously, "Lee—"

Li Liang replied: "Marcello, I'm fine!" ”

Li Liang gritted his teeth and let go of the team doctor's hand, stretched it hard a few times, and then immediately walked to the sideline and waved his hand and shouted anxiously: "Sir, please let me come back!" ”

In the time when the captain was off the field, Australia attacked the Chinese team with all the hands, and Leckie's long-range shot almost opened the door of Zheng Cheng!

The audience was amazed, and at the same time, Li Liang finally returned to the field, and Australia immediately recovered as a whole.

Gaudino was a little sad: "This is a real battle, isn't there too much pressure on Lee?" ”

Lippi was silent.

The big bear in the stands said to Xiao Yu and Lao Xu beside him: "That No. 13-

You don't remember?

During the trial at Manchester City, he played against Ryoko in the Manchester City reserves! ”

Lao Xu replied: "No. 13 is not at the same level as Liangzi now!" ”

Da Xiong shook his head helplessly: "We don't have anyone in the same rhythm with Liangzi now, now Australia focuses on defending Liangzi, if others can't seize the opportunity, the more difficult it will be to fight in the future!" ”

In the 35th minute, Li Liang crossed from the left after consecutive breakthroughs, but unfortunately his teammates' grabbing points did not touch the ball and missed the best scoring opportunity in the first half!

There was a sigh in the stands, Old Man Zhang's eyes were full of mistakes and he didn't move, and Feng Yihan covered his face tightly with his hands.

The bald head and his hands trembled slightly: "!

As long as I don't score again, what if I can't run in the second half? ”

At half-time, Australia stubbornly held on to the 0-0 score despite being at a disadvantage in all statistics.

In the dressing room, Lippi, Madanilo, De Rosso and Gaudino, and even goalkeeper coach Lampra were desperately cheering for the players.

Li Liang remembered what the magic bird said when he was leaving: "Li, this kind of competition will be the most difficult, and it will be a real war!" ”

With the coaches finished, Lippi said: "Let's have our captain say something!"

Plum! ”

Li Liang nodded, and the team doctor and assistant suspended the treatment of his wound.

Li Liang got up and said, "Everyone......"

At the beginning of the second half, Kuroko said nervously to Lao Yu: "Why do I feel like everyone can't run?!" ”

Despite the substitution of two new players at the same time in the 65th and 72nd minutes, the physical fitness of the Chinese team still decreased significantly.

In the 76th minute, Leckie shot from a small angle after getting rid of the right side of the penalty area in a row, and Kreuzer rubbed in front of the goal-

In the exclamations and screams of the audience, Li Liang, who was desperately chasing back, saw in front of the penalty area that the ball quickly rolled into the net!

0;1, Australia leads away!

Lippi made a desperate bet and immediately replaced the veteran Geng Lin to strengthen the attack.

In the 82nd minute, Mooy tackled Li Liang again in the penalty area, and this time he finally paid the price of a yellow card and a penalty, but the Chinese captain had to go off the field for a long time to receive treatment.

Under great pressure, Geng Lin scored a penalty kick and chased the score to 1:1 in the 84th minute!

In the loudest shouts of the audience, the Chinese team, which had no substitutions, tried their best to attack, although Li Liang returned to the field desperately before the end, but he was scarred and did not create a miracle in the end.

At the final whistle, in this life-and-death battle, the Chinese team finally drew 1:1 with Australia at home.

Seeing Li Liang limping to the stands and waving, Xiaoyu couldn't help but shed sad tears.

In response to Li Liang's applause with thunder around him, Da Xiong hugged his sister's shoulder: "Xiaoyu, Liangzi, he did his best......"

He Wei said in a heavy tone: "Li Liang has given everything, but we must admit that in the final analysis, the gap between us and our opponent is too huge.

To be here after a nightmare start to the round of 12 and to keep alive the hopes of a World Cup shot is in itself a matter of respect.

In Sydney, five days from now, no matter what the outcome of the second race is, whether we can keep going or whether we have to stop, please keep cheering for this man-"