Chapter 0361, it's not bad to have such a teammate!
Facing Borussia Dortmund's strongest opponent in the pre-season friendlies, Manchester United ended up with a 3-3 draw.
Although he couldn't win, Mourinho was happy with the result and the game.
He served the purpose of military training.
Next, they face Galatasaray at home.
The reason why he didn't go away was because Mourinho just wanted to play the game and didn't plan to feel the away atmosphere.
You have to know Galatasaray's home fans, but it's crazy.
There's no need to risk it in a warm-up race.
At home, Manchester United have once again made a major change to their starting line-up.
The forward line became the English trio of Wayne Rooney, Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard,
The midfield is a combination of Xia Xing, Pogba and Schneiderlin.
In order to fully liberate Xia Xing's attacking ability, Mourinho sent in the back Schneiderlin.
Schneiderlin at the back and Blind at centre-back are both Dutch, and the combination of the two on the pitch at the same time is a bonus to each other's strength.
Ahead of the game, Mourinho spoke to Pogba alone.
"Paul, you've played well in the last few games, and the last game where you were replaced was also a change in the team's formation."
"I understand, Coach."
'You've got a great passing ability and it's no exaggeration to say that you're a top 10 midfielder in the world at full form.
"Thank you for the compliment!"
"But I have some new requirements for you, and I hope you can increase your defense as much as you can."
"Coach, fitness is not my strong point, and if I spend too much energy on defense, then I won't be able to run at full strength for 90 minutes and I won't be able to play to my full strength in attack."
"Paul, you have to trust your teammates, you're good offensively, but your teammates aren't bad either, they're good at attacking as well. But in some specific positions, because you're closer to the defensive position, it's better to be involved in the defense, you know? ”
"Hmm...... Okay, I get it, I'm going to try to defend as hard as I can. ”
"That's good, come on, young man, if you can fully realize your talent, I think you will be a strong contender for the Ballon d'Or, and I am very optimistic about you."
Jose Mourinho left and Pogba walked to the pitch alone.
In fact, he really wanted to ask, who is stronger in your heart, me and Xia Xing?
But he still didn't say it.
Because once these words are spoken, they will plant seeds in Mourinho's heart, and all subsequent actions will be amplified.
So now, Pogba has to keep a newcomer's humility and low profile in public.
With Mourinho's new demands, Pogba went into the game.
Sure enough, the results of the competition were eye-catching.
With Schneiderlin at the back today, the team's defense is guaranteed.
Xia Xing also continued to run in a large area, going all out at both offensive and defensive ends.
Pogba, on the other hand, is still aggressive in attack, but defensively he is clearly more aggressive than in previous games.
In this way, Manchester United's defense is much more solid, and the attack is still guaranteed.
Because Xia Xing can have more opportunities to press and participate in the attack!
In the 15th minute of the game, Xia Xing broke the ball on the left side.
Seeing that Pogba had retreated to the defense, Xia Xing decisively sprinted with the ball!
Along the left side, a dragon show begins!
After Xia Xing's sudden break, Galatasaray has not completed the change from offense to defense!
Xia Xing traveled all the way, like entering a no-man's land!
Rush to the edge of the box, kick up, blast!
The ball hits the top right corner of the goal!
1 to 0!
Manchester United open the scoring!
This goal allowed Manchester United to open the goal account.
Then, Manchester United's attacks came and went.
In the 22nd minute of the game, Pogba stepped forward with the ball and passed diagonally into the penalty area.
Marcus Rashford was quick to catch up and fired a low shot into the back of the net.
2-0, Manchester United scored another goal.
Before the end of the first half, it was Rooney and Ibrahimovic who combined this time.
After two successive one-twos between the two veterans, Rooney finally blasted a shot from the top of the box and the ball hit the net.
3-0, Manchester United won the first half.
Coming into the second half with a huge lead, both sides made big substitutions.
However, Mourinho still guaranteed that Xia Xing and Pogba were present at the same time.
He is well aware that if Manchester United want more in the new season, they must maximise the activation of these two youngsters and let them form the perfect midfield combination to be qualified to compete with those super strong teams.
In the 68th minute of the game, Xia Xing broke the ball in the middle and interrupted the opponent's attack again.
This time, he waited for a moment to protect the ball, and then quickly passed diagonally!
The ball found Pogba exactly in front!
Pogba received the ball, about 30 meters from the goal, and decisively volleyed!
The ball is extremely fast and goes straight into the net!
4 to 0!
Manchester United scored another goal!
Pogba was happy after the goal, and Xia Xing had already rushed towards him.
The two midfield geniuses hugged tightly.
Pogba is in a good mood.
It's not bad to have such a teammate!
Ten minutes later, it was Xia Xing and Pogba who cooperated, but this time it was Pogba who assisted Xia Xing.
Xia Xing cut diagonally into the box on the left flank, and under the cover of Ibrahimovic's run, he received a pass from Pogba.
Non-stop ball, low shot back corner!
Low flat ball into the net quickly!
5 to 0!
Xia Xing scored twice!
Xia Xing, who scored the goal, rushed to Pogba excitedly, rode directly on Pogba's back, and celebrated vigorously!
Pogba also happily carried Xia Xing.
Mourinho on the sidelines of the pitch was delighted.
That's good.
It seems that the communication with Pogba before the game was effective.
If Pogba can be transformed and upgraded by himself, then Manchester United's revival is really stable.
Just before the end of the game, Galatasaray scored a goal from a corner.
5 to 1, which can be regarded as saving a little face.
After the match, the Manchester Evening News published a photo.
It was after Xia Xing's goal that Pogba carried a photo of Xia Xing's celebration.
This photo represents not only the team's victory and excellent form, but also the rapport and tacit understanding between the team's two supernovas.
In fact, after Xia Xing joined the team, many media have begun to build momentum, maliciously speculating about the relationship between Xia Xing and Pogba.
After all, both are some of the best talents in international football today, and they joined Manchester United at the same time.
The location is also close.
Who will be at the heart of the organization is likely to create contradictions.
The number of reporters outside Carrington's training base has increased several times in recent times, and everyone is expecting a photo of the two men arguing.
Unfortunately, they didn't make it.
Not only that, but through the mutual passing of the two in this game, it can also be seen that the two cooperate very well on the court.
Especially this time Xia Xing rode on Pogba's back to celebrate, which highlights the intimate relationship between the two.
Such Manchester United, the future is promising!
(End of chapter)