Chapter 39: Red Clash (Part II)
Houllier was lining up in the dressing room, and Ferguson was also lining up in the dressing room at the same time, after all, for both teams, the other side is a strong opponent, and the strength is so strong that they have to pay attention.
"Let me tell you, Liverpool is definitely not a weak team, definitely not as easy to deal with as you think, today's game is very important for us, you must know that if we beat Liverpool, then it means that you can spend the winter break well, and at the same time we will play much better in the second half of the season, if you lose the game, you will wait for Lao Tzu, hum!"
In the dressing room of Manchester United, Ferguson was spitting on Manchester United's players, especially when it came to the team if the team lost, Ferguson glared at Manchester United's players with a murderous face, as if to warn his players, you have to play well in this game, otherwise, Lao Tzu will kill you.
The Manchester United players looked at Ferguson cautiously and didn't dare to say anything. Although Ferguson looks like a gentleman in front of outsiders, Manchester United's players know that in the dressing room, Ferguson has absolute authority and cannot tolerate anyone challenging his authority.
However, not all players are afraid of Ferguson, the current popular British idol Beckham also has his own arrogance, and Beckham is very dissatisfied with Ferguson's iron-fisted policy.
Although dissatisfied, Beckham did not say it, after all, it was Ferguson's tuning that made Beckham have today's achievements, and these Beckham also know, so he still respects Ferguson so far.
Indeed, don't look at the old Jazz's gentlemanly demeanor, but in the locker room, it is definitely a tyrant, otherwise, there would not have been the original flying shoe incident, I believe the fans know something about this matter. It was because of the flying shoes incident that Beckham, one of the protagonists of the incident, decided to leave Manchester United and join Real Madrid.
"Barthez, let me tell you, Liverpool's strikers you have shown me to be good, especially that damn little man Owen, this kid is fast and has a good shot, you have to be careful and pay attention. I also want your damn butter hand, don't ****** perform for Lao Tzu here today, so as not to be embarrassed. Damn, why don't we have such a good striker in Manchester United? ”
When Ferguson thought of Owen, a striker who all other teams had a headache for, he couldn't help complaining, but he didn't want to think about it, you envy other people's strikers, and all the clubs in the whole world, how can you not envy your brilliant 92 class.
"As for Liverpool's other striker, it's either Litmanen or George, but I guess it's likely that a big game like today will be a veteran. I believe everyone knows very well in the derby between Liverpool and Everton last time, this guy, don't look at him like a ghost, floating around, there is nothing to do, but as long as there is a chance, Litmanen is definitely no less than Owen's striker killer. ”
Because with the arrival of the winter break, Manchester United has encountered only Liverpool, so the Manchester United team has begun to pay attention to everything about the current Liverpool team under Ferguson's arrangement, especially in the game with Everton, Ferguson even asked the players to watch the game with them and understand the characteristics of the opposing players, after all, the city war made Liverpool dare not do their best to deal with it.
"And you two guys, don't think that I just talk about Barthez, you two guys are the same, if you can't prevent Owen and Litmanen, anyway, the winter break is almost coming, don't blame me for not being humane and selling you. In short, we Manchester United only need to be elite, not rubbish. ”
I have to say that it seems that with the winter break approaching, all the team managers like to threaten the players during the winter break, and at every turn it means that you don't perform well, they will sell you. No, Liverpool's Houllier is like that, and so is Ferguson at Manchester United.
O'Shea and Silvestre, who were still laughing at Barthez, were startled when they heard Ferguson's words, and hurriedly sat down, not daring to desert again.
Seeing that O'Shea and Sylvestre were in awe of him, Ferguson felt very happy and enjoyed this feeling very much. But Ferguson didn't forget what to do and kept talking.
"Similarly, Giggs, and Xiaobei, both of you give me a bold forward insertion, as for defense, no, no, no~ that's what defenders should pay attention to, regardless of your business, in short, you just give me responsibility for the offense. Ryan Giggs, use your speed and technical breakthroughs to create chances for the team. It's the same with you, Becky, although you're not fast, but you have to run for me, whenever you have the opportunity, try to make a long pass, send the ball to Vanney's head, and let him do the rest. ”
In response to Ferguson's words, Giggs and Beckham nodded to indicate that they knew, after all, this is what they used to do on the pitch, and they have been doing it since the start of the Premier League, and they are doing it well.
"As for the defensive stuff, Keane you need to pay a lot of attention." Ferguson didn't say much about Keane. Ferguson is very satisfied with this captain, naturally knows that Keane is on the field and understands what he should do.
"Don't worry, coach, I know what to do!" Keane replied coolly to Ferguson's arrangement.
Ferguson nodded in satisfaction after Keane's simple but firm answer, and at the same time, his eyes were also on the Manchester United players, and finally fell on Scholes's head.
"Scholes, Liverpool is a strong team after all, and the attack is very fierce, so in this game, you can't just focus on attacking like a normal game. In this game, you still have to attack a lot and you have to be actively involved in defense, you know? ”
"Got it, coach." Scholes said respectfully.
Indeed, Scholes is not as fierce as Keane, nor as handsome as Becky, nor as fast as Giggs, in short, Scholes is the kind of low-key person in the Manchester United team.
But Scholes's own strength has made Scholes unconsciously sit firmly in the team's main lineup, as long as Scholes himself is not injured, then no one can move Scholes's main position, of course, except for the rotation system.
"Vanney, if you're okay, just stay in the penalty area and wait for your chance." For Ruud van Nistelrooy, Ferguson didn't say much, in fact, the players of the entire Manchester United team, which one is not elite. Even if Ferguson didn't say anything, Ruud van Nistelrooy knew exactly what he had to do.
"Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, my sweet boy, you stay behind Ruud van Nistelrooy as a shadow killer, and I believe you know exactly what you have to do."
Speaking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ferguson's serious face finally showed a smile, not as serious as he did with other players, spitting and commanding, and threatening.
For Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ferguson is very reassuring. With a cute baby face, strong quality, whether it's a centre-forward, a winger, or a striker, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is absolutely world-class.
is such a world-class player, willing to stay in the Manchester United team, ready to listen to his own arrangements, the needs of the team. Whether it was a starter or a substitute, they were willing and repeatedly scored key goals.
There's no reason why Ferguson doesn't like such a player.