In what Mourinho considered the toughest Champions League group stage, Manchester United won 2-0 away from home.

It's not easy.

Not only did the players physically consume a lot, but they also injured Victor Lindelof.

This made Mourinho quite irritated.

He was the main force to bring in two centre-backs, one Eric Bailly and one Victor Lindelof.

I don't have any talent, but my physical condition is also terrible.

Of course, this has something to do with the pressure of Manchester United's dense pitch.

After all, the team they were on didn't have that much pressure.

But that's the big guys, that's the pressure on the top teams.

This is also the path you have to take to become a top player.

The two talented stars of the Shuangjiao era are not necessarily more talented than others in the same period.

Whether it's Ronaldo, Kaka, Adriano, Hazard, Bale......

The talent of these players is also on the same level.

However, Shuangjiao's sustained combat effectiveness in the intensive schedule is incomparable to anyone.

Strong bodies and very few injuries have made them continue to be at the top of their careers.

The same is true for the current summer trip.

From his debut to now, five seasons, there have been few major injuries, and he has been in top form.

Whether it's in Leicester City or Manchester United.

He is the "Iron Man" of Manchester United.

Four days later, in the Premier League, the Manchester United man started again.

On September 17, Manchester United hosted Everton, which was really the fifth round of the Premier League.

The two sides were very good before the game, and both the club and the fans had a good relationship.

It even makes the game look a bit like a friendly match.

The two teams do have a good relationship.

Whether it's a transfer deal or a private business operation, there are many connections between the two sides.

Even a few seasons ago, there were insiders who broke the news that Manchester United were giving Everton points in important games.

But since there is no evidence, it is only heard as a rumor.

Everton have been in good form in recent seasons, finishing seventh in the league last season after a hard-fought big6 and narrowly missing out on a European ticket.

So far this season, they have also been steadily sitting in seventh position.

As long as someone in the big6 is left behind, then Everton will definitely fill in quickly and fight for a replacement.

It's not easy to play for a team like that.

There are a lot of old Everton players in the Manchester United team in this game.

Wayne Rooney, for example, was once Everton's star of hope.

Another example is Romelu Lukaku, who also transferred from Everton.

There is also Marouane Fellaini, who also played at Everton.

In the Everton squad, there are also former Manchester United players.

Midfielder Schneiderlin joined Everton this summer.

Young right-back Michael Keane also came through the Manchester United Academy.

In this way, the relationship between the two sides is less gunpowder and more humane.

However, after the start of the game, the competition between the two sides was still fierce.

No one wants to give up league points at this critical juncture.

This game is relatively close to the Champions League, so Mourinho rotated the players who participated in the Champions League by a large margin.

Except for Xia Xing, De Gea, and Nemanja Matic, almost all the main lineups have been replaced.

Compared to Manchester United, Everton's squad is more neat.

They will be looking for a win away from home.

Unfortunately, though, they overthink it.

Even without Lukaku, Mkhitaryan, Pogba and other main players, as long as Xia Xing is present, Manchester United will still be competitive enough!

Shortly after the start of the game, Sigurdsson slid a shot from the penalty area and almost broke the net.

A minute later, United were still in color!

Xia Xing was in almost the same position outside the penalty area, with the same burst shot!

This time, it hit the inside of the goalpost directly and catapulted into the net!

The ball is in!

1 to 0!

Manchester United opened the scoring and scored the first goal!

The shot sent Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford back in the air.

If this ball hits me, I guess I'm going to be useless......

The game continues, and United's attack continues.

Everton looked for opportunities with the organisation of their midfield.

Schneiderlin was a good performer in this game, playing very steadily in midfield, and both defensive positions affected United's final pass.

However, he is still on his own.

In the 22nd minute, United had another good chance.

Carrick in the middle of the lane makes a long pass to find the front point!

Wayne Rooney stops the ball steadily!

This old pair is full of tacit understanding!

Get your feet up from outside the box and shoot!

The ball arcs and goes straight into the net!

2 to 0!

The ball is in!

Although Rooney is no longer as strong as he was at the beginning, the exquisite choice of shots is still top in the Premier League!

With two goals in hand, United are more relaxed.

Ibrahimovic followed up with a good pick, but this time Pickford made no mistake and held the ball firmly.

At the end of the first half, United led 2-0.

In the second half, United were still in control of the tempo of the game.

In the 68th minute of the game, Ibrahimovic received a cross from Xia Xing in the penalty area, fell to the ground and shoveled, and the ball rolled into the corner of the goal!

3 to 0!

Manchester United sealed the win completely!

Just as United were in the midst of their elation, Ibrahimovic fell to the ground.

The shot just now caused him to strain his thigh.

Jose Mourinho rushed to make a substitution, bringing on Romelu Lukaku to replace Ibrahimovic.

He also came on for Wayne Rooney and Carrick and brought on Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay.

The win is decided, so more players can rest.

On the sidelines, Mourinho asked Ibrahimovic.

"Man, how are you?"

"I don't feel like I'm in a good situation, I guess I might have to lie down for a while......"

"Alas......"

Mourinho sighed.

In such a period of intensive fixtures, any injury to any player is a huge loss for the team.

Fortunately, the team has a lot of reinforcements in the summer, and there are plenty of players to rotate in various positions.

It can also be supported.

In the 79th minute of the game, Manchester United suffered another injury.

In one confrontation, De Gea was cut in the forehead by the opponent's boots, and blood flowed.

This made Mourinho infuriated!

Spanish striker Ramirez also realized that he was in trouble and hurried forward to take a look.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to......"

Luke Shaw pushes him away!

"Team doctor! Doctor! ”

The team doctor came on and carried De Gea off the pitch for treatment.

"It's not a big problem, it's just a trauma."

Hearing this, Mourinho breathed a sigh of relief.

But he didn't let De Gea play again.

If he plays De Gea again, his league and Champions League will be completely out of play.

He looked at the pitch and called Lukaku over.

'Put on David De Gea's shirt and keep the goal!'

"I'm going to guard the door?"

"Don't ink, hurry!"

"Row ......"

came off the bench and thought that I could show my current majesty in front of my old club and try to score a goal.

As a result, I didn't expect to become a goalkeeper.

Recall the rhetoric at the end of the last game.

"If the team needs it, let me be the goalkeeper!"

And it came to pass.

Big brother, you really let me be the goalkeeper......

(End of chapter)