With only 2 days left before the start of the game, Manchester United lost Cristiano Ronaldo, plus Rooney, who was attrition in non-combat, and only Kaisa was left in the trident.

It's very difficult, and this is the first time I've encountered it this season. Except, of course, in domestic cup competitions, where Ferguson often uses only one Trident player.

The only good news is that Saha is back in time for the second leg against Barcelona.

After the training, Ferguson chatted with Kaisa, "Ronaldo's suspension has disrupted our arrangement. In the second leg, I was prepared to defend first. ”

Ferguson has an attacking factor in his heart, in the last life of Kaisa, Manchester United played Barcelona in 2008, forced them to draw 0:0 away, and Scholes scored the world wave at home, the score lead, and finally held on to the result and advanced to the final.

But in both the 2009 and 2011 Champions League finals, Ferguson wanted to win the game in an attacking way, otherwise he would have opted for the same tactics as in 2008. Of course, these are all disclosed in Ferguson's autobiography, otherwise Kaisa would not have known what Ferguson was thinking at the time.

Kaisa was quiet for a while and said with a wry smile, "Against Barcelona, it's impossible to keep 1:0, don't forget the referee's factor." ”

'I know that Manchester United shouldn't have to be conservative to win, because it would have tormented me and the fans would have been in purgatory. Ferguson raised his head and looked at the sky, his eyes deep, "But this year is different, this year is the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster, I want results, I want to use the Champions League title to pay tribute to the heroic spirit of a generation of Manchester United players." ”

"Yes, I'm not going to let the championship go by, I'm going to score." Kaisa squeezed out a smile, "I still want to win the Golden Globe Award for the next consecutive time!" ”

Ferguson also laughed and patted Kaisa lightly on the shoulder, "In this game, I want Fletcher to follow Messi." What do you think? ”

Kaisa shook his head, "No one can keep up with Messi, his small skills are better than mine, and he can't be guarded." ”

"But he's not without weaknesses, he needs space in the middle and we have to have enough defenders in the middle to defend Messi as much as possible. Barça's central push is the strongest in Europe, and we can't match it. ”

Kaisa is not arrogant, let alone arrogant, Manchester United's ability to advance in the middle is indeed inferior to Barcelona. In terms of the ability to push through the middle, Manchester United has no one to beat several of Barcelona's midfielders except him.

Cristiano Ronaldo is strong because of his ability to blast on the wings, and no one can defend him, and he and Kaisa form an invincible blasting point, which is the biggest reliance on Manchester United's invincibility. There are rumors in the fan base: Rooney in good times, Ronaldo in bad times, and Kaisa in desperate situations.

Ferguson had been listening quietly, and he suddenly had an idea, if Kaisa became the manager in the future, he would definitely be able to become a magical coach, let Pique play as a center forward, and Mascherano as a central defender, who would dare to play like this in the Champions League semi-finals?

'Xavi was their attacking point and limiting Xavi was more important than limiting anyone. This task is given to Saha. Let Fletcher limit Iniesta, his breakthrough is no less terrifying. ”

Ferguson nodded, "You think the same as me, the center forward should also be the first line of defense in defence, other games may not be needed, but against Barcelona, it has to be like this." ”

Saha's starting position has been secured, Manchester United is short of personnel in the front, there is no suspense about his start, and Barcelona can guess it.

"Also, we have to be aggressive defensively, take the initiative to defend, take the initiative to look for physical confrontations."

Ferguson nodded again, and Kaisa thought the same as himself, "This is our starting list, you see, what do you need to add?" ”

"Neville?"

"He's already recovered from his injuries, and the claims to the outside world are just smoke bombs." There was a sly glint in Ferguson's eyes.

Both laughed at the same time.

The Barcelona plane landed and went to Old Trafford in the afternoon to get used to the venue. They are more nervous than Manchester United because they have lost at home and there is only one way to win away.

If they can't score a goal to win, their fate is only elimination.

Rijkaard only opened up for a dozen minutes of time for reporters to shoot, and then quickly rushed to prepare tactics.

Barcelona are really anxious and there is no doubt that the pressure is even greater away from home, as they have to face not only Manchester United players, but also tens of thousands of Old Trafford fans. Even the old ruffians will play abnormally, not to mention the average player.

However, there are many positive factors for Barcelona, they are fully staffed, there are no suspensions, and there are no injuries. The core players are in full form, just slaughtering Deportivo La Coruna 5:1 in the league, and the standings are closely following Real Madrid, and the gap between the two teams is only 2 points.

There has been frequent bad news from Manchester United, with only Kaisa left in the trident, right-back Neville unplayable, and Michael Carrick and Patrice Evra also appearing to be showing signs of injury.

Rijkaard told reporters, "This season, we still have the hope of winning the title, whether it is the league or the Champions League, we have not fallen behind. This game will determine our future, and a win away from home will see us qualify for the Champions League final and head to Moscow. ”

"As for the issue of Ronaldo being suspended, I think UEFA is doing the right thing, the referee is inviolable on the field, since you attack the referee, you have to be punished, whether it is Ronaldo or someone else."

"Kaisa is still the biggest threat to Manchester United, as long as Kaisa can play, Manchester United is a title contender, and we will not take it lightly. However, we have arranged a number of plans to prevent Kaisa from getting the ball easily. ”

Xavi calmly stated, "In the last game, we lost a goal, which is nothing, and we are confident of winning at Old Trafford. ”

Ferguson brought Vidic to the press conference.

Ferguson was warned by UEFA before the game that he could not talk about the referee, otherwise he would chase the penalty, and after the last game, Ferguson discussed the referee's decision and guided the public opinion of the fans, which UEFA did not like.

"I can't say much," Ferguson sneered, "but we're ready." In this game, we will lose Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, which is an unacceptable result, for reasons that are well known, I don't need to say more. ”

Nemanja Vidic's declaration was very captain-like: "There is no doubt that Barcelona have the upper hand at the moment, but we have an away goal in our hands. We will fight for the glory of this team. ”

'This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Manchester United plane crash and the whole club takes it very seriously and there's no reason why we shouldn't give it our all.

After the final preparations, Old Trafford was packed, and before the game had even begun, the shouts were already in the sky.

Players from both sides play.

As for Barcelona, it is still the attack-oriented 433.

Goalkeeper Valdés, Zambrotta, Puyol, Marquez and Abidal at the back, Milito, who was controversial in the last game, did not play and sat on the bench.

The midfield trio is Yaya Toure, Xavi and Deco. There was a change in the front three from the previous game, with Samuel Eto'o not starting and replacing him with Thierry Henry, who partnered Messi and Andres Iniesta.

Clearly, Rijkaard wants Thierry Henry to play to the form he did in the Premier League, where man blocks kills and God blocks kills.

Eto'o sat depressed on the bench, depressed and he wanted to leave.

On the Manchester United side, when the starting list came out, everyone gasped, why are they all defensive players? The only attacking players left are Kaisa and Saha?