"Hey, come and watch the Carabao Cup match between Manchester United and West Ham United, something big is happening here!"

"Come on, I'm not interested in the feud between the two goalkeepers. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo”

"No, you're wrong! That Asian goalkeeper is now a striker!! Can you believe that?! ”

“...... FU*CK！ It's so fun, I'll be right away!! ”

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IT'S A CONVERSATION THAT TAKES PLACE ON MYSPACE BETWEEN TWO YOUNG FANS WHO ARE NEITHER UNITED FANS NOR WEST HAM FANS. This is not an isolated case, but at the same time, such conversations are taking place all over England and across Europe, both in person and on the Internet.

For a while, the attention of the Carabao Cup match between Manchester United and West Ham United that is not loved by grandma and uncle is rising rapidly in an exponential and astonishing way. Such an astonishing increase even alarmed ratings companies and broadcasters, and in the end, even the top officials of the FA were not immune.

When it comes to pecuniary interests, the ability to act of any bureaucratic organization is always strong.

When all stakeholders began to decisively push the public opinion craze behind the scenes, and promoted the rare case of "Manchester United goalkeeper switching to striker in the half" as the core theme, the number of viewers of the League Cup between Manchester United and West Ham finally exploded.

At this time, Li Lei, who was at Upton Park, had no idea that at this moment, his name was even more popular in England than Queen Elizabeth. However, judging from his temperament, even if he knew, he probably wouldn't care much, and at this moment his energy was completely focused on the second half that had already begun.

Moreover, he also knows very well in his heart that among so many people who pay attention to him at this moment, there are very few people who are really optimistic about him, and they are all here to see the freshness and his jokes, just like the West Ham United fans in the stands at the moment.

"Manchester United has an idiot Asian, oh, is he a goalkeeper or a striker? Oh oh no, he's nothing, nothing, just an idiot, oh oh oh ......"

You have to admire the England fans for their ability to improvise lyrics and also sing in chorus, no, just about five minutes into the second half, a well-behaved but catchy taunt of Lee Lei has begun to sing over Upton Park, loud and long.

Singing taunting the opposition at home is often treated only by players who are considered sworn enemies by the home team's fans. From this point of view, Li Lei has received "honored" treatment that exceeds his specifications, after all, this is his first game with West Ham United, and it is far from being a mortal enemy.

It's just that I'm afraid no one wants such a "favor" treatment. Oh no, Li Lei, who has a unique and weird personality, may be an exception. At least, judging from his smiling face at the moment, he was not in a bad mood.

However, Li Lei's way of loving it has always been a bit unique. If it is the affection for family and friends, this seemingly cold and unruly person on the outside is often surprisingly gentle and soft. But if it is a love for enemies and opponents, it is full of violence and a desire to destroy them completely.

Just like now, I'm afraid no one will feel relaxed and fond of Li Lei's cold, disdainful smile at this moment, which contains a cold and unruly meaning that makes people feel terrible!

However, Li Lei also understands that even if he wants to find trouble with West Ham United fans, it will not be now, at least after he has scored a goal.

And, judging from the current situation on the field, there is still some hope for him to reach this goal. Because, through Ferguson's arrangement in the midfield, this set of Manchester United's substitute lineup, which was forced by West Ham United in the first half, took on a new look in the second half and showed a completely different state and performance.

In the second half, West Ham were willing to grab another start under the instructions of Alain Paddu, but this time these United substitutes were very calm and steady, and did not allow West Ham to form a continuous threat in front of their own door as they did at the beginning of the first half. With the defence solid, United can finally put more effort into attack, which is very beneficial for Li Lei's plan.

At the same time, Li Lei's performance in the forward position was not as chaotic as the outside world had expected. Although his current comprehensive ability is not suitable for playing as a striker at all, he has chosen the most intelligent and effective style of play based on his physical advantages according to the current situation, that is, the-stirring stick style of play.

In his opinion, one of the main reasons why Forlan has struggled to show his own strength so far is that England's fierce and frequent physical confrontation and fast pace of play make it impossible for him to adapt to the technical football environment in South America, even if his own physical fitness and confrontation ability are good.

In addition, in Manchester United, Ruud van Nistelrooy is the tactical core of the front line that surrounds the whole team, and Forlan has to play with the Dutch goalscorer, and it is impossible for the whole team to play with his characteristics and rhythm.

Together, these two reasons have become the main reason why Fran has become a "parallel import".

But at this moment, neither of these reasons exists. For one, it is impossible for Manchester United to play around Li Lei, a temporary striker who is not even a half-ass. Second, isn't Fran not suitable for confrontation, Li Lei can do it. Whether it is physical, psychological quality, or physical confrontation skills, born in a slum, Li Lei, who has long been ruthless, is not afraid of any opponent on the court.

And this is also the reason why Li Lei will be relieved to play as a striker. Although he can't hold the ball at his feet and has a terrible sense of movement, he knows that as long as he can act as a good-stirring stick up front, block those physical confrontations and collisions for Forlan, attract enough firepower and create a perfect low-pitch environment for him, then the Uruguayan striker will be able to play to his strengths.

This kind of perfect green leaf effect cannot be provided by Bellion, a French shooter, but it is precisely what Li Lei, a brutal muscle stick, is good at.

If he hadn't keenly observed this, how could Li Lei have recklessly resisted Ferguson's offer to play as a striker, he was not so stupid as to really think that he could become a qualified striker casually.

He knows exactly what he should do to be smart and effective. All he had to do was a wingman by Fran's side to attract firepower, and he didn't have to think about the rest, and he couldn't do it at all.

In such a favourable situation, coupled with a clever style of play like Li Lei, who is offbeat but suited to the situation, people are quickly surprised to find that United's lack of attack in the first half suddenly became sharp.

At the start of the second half, West Ham fans might have laughed sarcastically at Li Lei's crazy run and pressing up front, but they soon couldn't sit still. Because, they suddenly found that Li Lei, the-stirring stick, didn't know when it had completely disrupted their defense line and disrupted their defensive formation, and this had become a big problem for them.

In the 52nd minute of the second half, Manchester United's attack in front of the field had completely surrounded and crushed the West Ham United penalty area. This time, Fortune's horizon cross from the bottom was not on target, but was blocked by the West Ham centre-back's outstretched foot. But the West Ham United centre-back didn't have time to find his team-mate after the ball was broken, and drove the ball out of the box with a blind big kick.

The reason is very simple, he had just driven the football out here, and a vague figure in a strange black jersey rushed to his side with a fierce wind, and he didn't care about slowing down at all, it was almost sideways. Such a savage and brutal strength made the West Ham United central defender, who had just finished passing the ball, quickly jumped to the side in fear after opening a big kick to dodge, for fear of being scratched by it.

It's not that he's timid, it's that he grows wise.

Blind referee! Damn barbarians!! The West Ham United centre-back glanced at Li Lei, who was full of regret, and couldn't help but curse in his heart. He hadn't forgotten what this damn Asian kid had done to him just 3 minutes ago, and that hidden elbow was still making his ribs ache faintly.

But what he can't forget is that when he fell to the ground, this Asian looked down at him with cold, playful eyes, the kind of hunter before killing the prey, the kind of cold and ruthless tyrannical eyes that wantonly play with the prey, which made him fearful and unforgettable.

"This way!"

Perhaps it was the fear in his heart that slowed the West Ham United centre-back's reaction, and it wasn't until the shouts of Li Lei raising his hand for the ball came from the side that he came back to his senses. By the time he wanted to fill in the slot, Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Kleberson had already sent the ball to Li Lei's head with precision.

Headers may not be Li Lei's strong point, but he can still do well in the current situation without the interference of defenders.

Instead of a direct shot, he headed straight behind another West Ham centre-back, where Forlan had already tacitly turned and plugged in. If it was at the beginning of the second half, Forlan still had all kinds of scruples, doubts, and dissatisfaction with Li Lei's forward partner, but after the short 7 minutes of the second half, he had completely regarded Li Lei as his most suitable partner at Manchester United.

Since Lee Lei's-stirring stick has completely become a solid wall for him to shelter from the wind and rain up front, Forlan can now conclude that this is the easiest seven minutes he has played since arriving at United.

It's just that he may have been too excited, and in the face of Li Lei's good header, he made too much force, directly at the bottom of the football, and put an anti-aircraft gun, missing a great opportunity to break the deadlock.

"Hmm~"

This result made the West Ham fans in the stands breathe a sigh of relief, and also made Forlan himself hold his head to the sky and roar. At the end, he was embarrassed to give Li Lei a thumbs up to apologize.

However, compared to others, Li Lei, who missed an assist, seemed to be very indifferent, and just waved his hand indifferently. It's not that he has a big heart, it's that the situation in the first seven minutes of the second half gave him confidence, and although it's a pity to have this opportunity, there is still something to come.

At this time, he suddenly felt a hot gaze on his back. He immediately turned his head and saw that this person was none other than Carol.

At this time, Carol's expression was not unfamiliar to Li Lei, just like his expression after giving him a hard punch in the bathroom, shame, anger, and outright jealousy!

Hey! Li Lei stopped, turned around, and stared at him with interest, like a hunter staring at a beast that fiercely resisted before dying, his eyes full of banter.

It's a horrible banter!

It's icy!

It's unforgiving!!

It's crazy!!