After playing three friendlies in a row, Manchester United has gained a lot.

Not only did it run in the formation, but it also allowed Mourinho to basically determine the main squad framework.

And in the face of different types of opponents, it can also discharge targeted formations.

Even before taking over Manchester United, Jose Mourinho had already identified the characteristics of Manchester United.

They lack top stars and their players are often inconsistent, but that can be changed.

If there is a shortage of stars, then buy Xia Xing, Pogba, and Ibrahimovic.

If you lack consistency, then you can adjust well, Manchester United as a whole is still very united, no problem.

Manchester United's biggest advantage at the moment is the different characteristics of the players.

There are dribbling masters, winger geniuses Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.

Veterans with stable output, Rooney and Carrick.

There are Herrera and Fellaini who run at the expense of physical strength in the midfield.

There are also Smalling and Phil Jones, who are desperate to defend.

And Big Daddy De Gea on the goal line.

The current Manchester United strength is very good, but it lacks a tandem organizational core.

Now, Xia Xing and Pogba are here, and everything is fine for the team.

Now Mourinho is looking forward to the start of the Premier League and looking forward to proving his coaching ability in the Premier League.

However, he was also prepared for the other hand.

In the absence of Xia Xing and Pogba, how strong can Manchester United's defense be?

In the fourth friendlie, Mourinho put Xia Xing and Paul Pogba on the bench to face Everton in a bus position.

The team changed from a 4-3-3 formation in previous games to a 5-4-1 formation.

Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellaini, Schneiderlin and Michael Carrick were deployed in midfield, while only one Rashford was brought on in on the counter-attack.

In the face of Everton, who have introduced a lot of reinforcements in the new season, Mourinho is ready to play a defensive counterattack in this game.

This Everton team is not weak, and they have a lot of ambitions in the new season.

Especially in the midfield, there are many powerful players in the list.

Ross Barkley, a 23-year-old England midfielder, is excellent at ball control, long-range shooting and passing.

La Masia came out with a genius king, Deulofeu.

Left winger Mirallas, who has excellent all-round ability.

There are also players in the midfield, such as Barry, Baines, Gueye, Cleverley, etc., who are very strong.

So from the first minute of this game, Everton launched a fierce attack.

But that's exactly what Mourinho wants.

In the absence of Xia Xing and Pogba, can you use defensive counterattacks to defend the opponent and then strive for goals?

After 45 minutes, Mourinho had only half the result he wanted.

The score was 0-0 and United were heavily defended and could not let their opponents score.

But they didn't score either.

Herrera had a good technique and had a couple of strikes, but the crosshairs were a bit off.

Carrick's long counter-attack found Rashford twice, but Rashford lacked consistency and was slow to shoot.

In the end, neither side could find the back of the net in the first half.

As soon as the second half began, Mourinho made a big substitution.

Schneiderlin and Marouane Fellaini were substituted in midfield, with Paul Pogba and Xia Xing coming off the bench.

The formation is still 5-4-1, just see how it turns out in the second half.

As Mourinho expected.

As soon as the two young men came on the pitch, the situation changed in an instant.

Although the team is still a striker, it is obviously more numerous and more impactful when attacking.

Pogba frequently pressed in the middle, and even became a shadow striker at one point.

He was dangerous with his passing and shooting.

Herrera has a tough style of play at the moment, but when he first joined Manchester United, he was brought in as a technical midfielder.

Whether it is dribbling or forward penetration, it should not be underestimated.

and Xia Xing, who is on the left, has become a sharp blade.

When you defend, you can be a full-back, and when you attack, you can be a winger.

Carrick defended at the back, occasionally dominating the pitch with long passes.

Such a combination opened up the situation in an instant.

In the 54th minute of the game, Xia Xing broke the ball on the left side and broke through decisively!

Connected with two people, suddenly crossed!

The ball hit a low flat ball and went straight to the penalty line!

Pogba follows up quickly and volleys into the air!

The ball goes into the net!

1 to 0!

Manchester United finally broke the deadlock!

One goal was scored and the second goal came soon after.

This time it was Paul Pogba who suddenly cut forward in the middle and then split the ball to the right.

Herrera crosses diagonally into the far end of the box!

After Rashford received the ball, he calmly buckled it and pushed it into the far corner!

The ball goes into the corner!

2 to 0!

In the 75th minute of the game, this time it was Everton's attack that was destroyed, and it was the veteran Carrick who broke the ball.

At the back, he made a long pass to the penalty area!

Marcus Rashford catches the ball near the baseline and knocks it back!

Xia Xing keeps up with the blast!

The ball blasts out of the net!

3 to 0!

Manchester United have won!

In the end, the score of this game was also fixed here.

Although it was only a friendly match, it really proved a lot of things through this game.

Without Xia Xing and Pogba on the sidelines, United are basically close to Everton.

This is similar to the current league standings of Manchester United and Everton, which are of similar quality.

But with two midfield talents on the field, United instantly rose more than one notch.

After this game, Mourinho also firmly established Manchester United's tactical arrangement of "double midfield playmaker".

Xia has to use it well, and so does Pogba!

The friendly ended on 6 August, with Jose Mourinho giving his players two days off to rest and adjust.

Xia Xing did not stay in Manchester, he went to London.

On the one hand, Alyona has been in London for three days, and there are some business operations that he needs to deal with.

And on the more important side, there is an important game tomorrow in London.

Community Shield in the 2016-2017 season.

Leicester City won the Treble last season, winning both the Premier League and the FA Cup.

According to the rules, Leicester City will play against last season's Premier League runners-up Arsenal.

The match was played at Wembley Stadium.

Facing Leicester City, who dominated last season, Arsenal played a classic game in this game.

The result was 3-0 for Arsenal and they won the Community Shield.

Leicester City have been under the onslaught of Arsenal and have done little to fight back.

In the face of Arsene Wenger's passing army, Leicester City's central defense was completely defeated today.

But just look at their midfield and you know.

Less Xia Xing, less Kante, less Cambiaso.

The most solid walls of Leicester had collapsed, and the new walls were not strong.

The back pair of Danny Drinkwater and new signing Naparis Mendy could not withstand Alexis Sanchez's Arsenal attacking line.

Leicester City lost this game in the end.

In the live broadcast room, Alan Shearer shook his head and sighed.

"Leicester City, which is missing a number of main stars,

"This game is a serious downshift,

"Especially without xia,

"Leicester's midfield is less spiritual.

"In the end, we lost this game, and there was nothing we could do.

"Leicester City have already won two Community Shield trophies in the previous two seasons.

"But today we couldn't make it three wins in a row.

"For Leicester City fans,

"What a shame Community Shield......"

(End of chapter)