Although there are many grievances between Manchester United and Lazio, Manchester United is bent on beating Lazio and reaching the Champions League final.

However, both sides were very low-key before the game.

Especially Manchester United.

Ferguson's big mouth was particularly quiet this time.

Even when a reporter asked him about his preparations for Lazio, he refused to answer.

Even when Manchester United came to Rome's training base, it was very low-key.

They are the focus of media exposure, but you will find that few United players or club officials have jumped out to speak or anything.

Before the game, Manchester United did not provoke Lazio, nor did anyone provoke a war of words between the two sides.

But no one found this scene strange.

Even they think Ferguson is doing the right thing.

Before the Lazio game, it was right to keep a low profile, but the teams that jumped around would have died earlier and worse.

They believe Ferguson is fully aware of this and has warned his players.

With Lazio's current form and limelight, it's only natural for United to have such performances.

In the whole of Europe, no team can still be arrogant when they see Lazio.

For all the results they have achieved, they have completely defeated their opponents.

Like Lazio or not, if someone speaks provocatively, it is not insulting Lazio, it is insulting themselves.

So no one knows what is the reason for Manchester United's silence and low profile, and what it means.

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After two days of preparation, the first match between Lazio and Manchester United began.

There weren't too many problems in the starting line-ups of both sides.

Lazio fielded the strongest main squad they could put out.

Manchester United, on the other hand, is dominated by defensive players.

In a Champions League semi-final at this level, this is also a normal arrangement.

And not even just the Champions League semi-finals. In many games, Lazio's opponents have preferred to field more defensive players.

Defensively, or even stubbornly, is the only option for many teams against Lazio.

It's normal for United to do that. No big deal.

People thought that Manchester United kept a low profile before the game because they didn't have much confidence to win the game, so they kept a low profile and didn't want to anger Lazio. Even. They may also surrender early. Sending a lineup with more defensive players just doesn't want to lose too badly......

But when the game started, they realized that Manchester United had never wanted to "lose"!

They put in so many defensive players, not to lose a few fewer goals, but to ...... No goals conceded!

From the first minute of the game, United did their best in defence.

They almost gave up the offensive.

Even Wayne Rooney has had to go back to the box or the corner flag many times in defence.

Doing so would sacrifice Rooney's role in attack.

But Ferguson doesn't need Rooney to play much of an attacking role.

He cares more about Rooney's role in defence.

Six minutes into the game, Lazio launched an attack and Rooney was a little slower to return.

In the end, though, Lazio's attack was not able to threaten United's goal. But Ferguson still looked excited. He rushed out of the coach's seat with a flushed face. Ran all the way to the sidelines, and then waved his arms and yelled at the court, very emotional.

"See the fuck. Wayne! Back to defense! Back to defense! The first time to return to defense! I don't want to see you in front of you with your hands spread out and complaining to the referee!! All you should do after conceding a goal is to defend right away!! ”

He shouted and cursed.

Although Rooney, who was on the pitch, couldn't hear what Ferguson was shouting, he looked at Ferguson's expression. He knew what his boss was talking about.

It must have been complaining that he didn't return in time......

This was repeatedly stressed by the boss before the game, defense, everything is important in this game. As long as Manchester United can force a 0-0 at Lazio's home stadium, it will be a victory.

Of course, if it's 1:1, or 2:2, that's even better.

But Ferguson didn't let the players think that, he told the players I don't need you to score, just don't concede and I'll thank God.

Rooney is still quite active in defending.

He just complained to the referee because the football was broken and he felt that Lazio had additional hand movements when defending.

It only took a few seconds for Lazio to pass the midfield......

Lazio's overall attacking advance speed...... It's fast!

That's how Rooney felt it firsthand.

I had that feeling the last time he played Lazio, but he decided to be Lazio faster, they were a little faster than last time!

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Rooney took Ferguson's criticism and was actively involved in every defence.

If he concedes a ball in midfield, then he has to go to the defence immediately and make a tackle.

If the opponent gets around his defence and passes the ball out, then he has to immediately move back and get back to his defensive position.

Alex Ferguson gave every Manchester United player a defensive zone and everyone had their own area to be responsible for. If there is a problem in the area you are responsible for, then wait for the old lord to blow to death with a hair dryer......

Wayne Rooney's defensive area is in the middle of the penalty area, and the other two corner flag areas are the two corner flag areas that he must put to assist the wide defence. Because Lazio's wide attack is very series and varied, Manchester United's defensive pressure is high.

Rooney is a libero on the defensive, sweeping back and forth from left to centre and from centre to right.

This is a good physical requirement for Wayne Rooney.

Luckily, Rooney is a man who can run.

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In the first ten minutes, United's defence was barely scored, and for the first time in the first ten minutes of a game, Lazio didn't even have a threatening shot on goal!

"Technically, Lazio had two shots on goal, but the number of shots in the frame was ...... Zero times! Not once! Lazio didn't have a single threatening shot on goal! ”

The commentator in England happily announced with technical statistics.

'Manchester United opted for a more conservative approach in this game. So far, the effect is pretty good! Lazio definitely didn't expect Manchester United's stubborn defense to be held to such a point, almost dripping! If Manchester United can continue to perform like this, I think they will be able to cause problems for Lazio in the game! ”

"The last time these two teams met. Manchester United caused Lazio big problems on the road, almost winning the game. This time, they used their defence to block Lazio's attack, allowing Lazio to not even have a threatening shot on goal in the first ten minutes! This is truly remarkable! ”

Neutral commentators from other countries are also praising Manchester United.

Naturally, they are willing to cheer for Manchester United. Because if Manchester United fights for something. If you can put Lazio in a tough battle, the game will be much more exciting.

As neutrals, they don't care who wins or loses this game, they just want the game to look good.

Lazio pressed Manchester United and then fell to the ground to win the game, which is a very good game for Lazio fans.

But the majority of neutral fans must not think so.

In football, everyone likes to watch a close match.

Now Lazio's game is going too well, so if you find a team that can cause problems for Lazio. These neutrals are particularly excited.

The Italian commentator was not in a hurry.

Even if Lazio's performance in these ten minutes is average. So what?

When AC Milan played Lazio at home. In the first half, it was not only the game dominance, but also a goal ahead.

Didn't they, the Italian commentators, also exclaim that AC Milan are going to beat Lazio......

The result?

In the second half, Lazio completely dominated the game, and AC Milan lost a lot.

Lazio in the second half could not be provoked.

It's only been ten minutes since the start of the game. It's too early to talk about how Manchester United can cause problems for Lazio.

So they've been making fun of Manchester United's negative game tactics.

“…… The team with the most goals in the Premier League did not expect to meet Lazio. turned into a shrunken turtle...... In a sense, I think this already shows how strong Lazio is, and Lazio has actually won! ”

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When Lazio's attack didn't threaten the United goal, the TV broadcast also gave a close-up of the two managers.

In the camera, Ferguson is red-faced, standing in front of the dugout, chewing gum in his mouth, and he looks a little nervous.

After all, he is getting older and how many years he will be able to coach this team, he doesn't know. He also doesn't know if the team will have a chance to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League in the future.

Since there's a great opportunity this time, why not take it?

So he cared so much about this opportunity that he was even a little nervous......

On the other side, Chang Sheng continued to sit on his coach's seat with Erlang's legs crossed, without chewing gum in his mouth, and his expression was very calm.

It seems that the forehead of the ten-minute predicament can't touch him.

That's true. It's only ten minutes, and Chang Sheng doesn't think there's any need to make a fuss.

A game is 90 minutes, and a mediocre performance is a ninety of the time, so we have eight out of nine minutes left.

Don't be afraid to win.

He can see that Manchester United is just holding on and hoping to go back with a draw away from home.

In the second leg, he managed to beat Lazio on his home turf and advanced to the final.

This should be the roadmap for Alex Ferguson's Manchester United to qualify for the final.

But it's absolutely impossible for Ferguson to get his wish.

People say Lazio can't afford to mess with Lazio in the second half...... I'll show you today, in fact, Lazio in the first half can't be provoked!

He doesn't need to make any adjustments, and when his players get used to the intensity of United's defence, they will naturally adjust to the situation on the pitch.

At that point, you won't even be able to park ten buses in front of the goal!

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