Manchester United have had a lot of injuries this season, but most of them are minor injuries and very few serious injuries.

Even veterans Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick are just injured and can make a huge contribution to the team in the final stages of the season.

There is one individual who is an exception, though.

That's Ibrahim.

In mid-November 2023, Ibrahimovic was injured.

The severe fracture left him bedridden for half a year.

He even thought about retiring directly.

But with Mourinho's encouragement, he persevered.

However, even though he did not retire, he resolutely gave up his salary and bonuses during the period of recuperation.

This alone has been impeccable.

After returning to training with the ball in April, he is recovering well.

He even played a few games in the reserve league for Manchester United's development team, scoring a number of goals.

He even took the initiative to ask for a Champions League match against Real Madrid.

In the end, Mourinho politely refused.

"Zlatan, it's just a semi-final, my teammates can handle it. If you're in good shape, I want you to play in the Champions League final, how's that? ”

"Good!"

Approved by Jose Mourinho, Ibrahimovic resumed training more steadily.

And now, he's finally back in action.

Facing West Ham on May 6, Ibrahimovic made his debut!

This made the London stadium thunderous!

Even many away fans gave him a round of applause!

This is a lot of respect for a 37-year-old veteran who has worked hard!

God is back!

The legend is still alive!

Manchester United had almost all the substitutes in this game, except for Xia Xing.

In fact, Mourinho is determined not to let Xia Xing enter the 18-man squad.

You must know that in the past Champions League semifinals, Xia Xing fought very fiercely, and his physical consumption was not small.

Now is a good time to rest.

But Xia Xing strongly demanded to appear.

'Coach, if you don't let me start, it could affect my form in the Champions League final.

"Will it, will it?"

"Well, most likely."

"Stop! I don't know about you yet! ”

"Really ......"

"Did you hear that Ibrahimovic was going to start, so I took the initiative to ask for help?"

"Yes."

"I'll just say it!"

Looking at Xia Xing's expectant eyes, Mourinho pretended to be angry, but in an instant, both of them laughed.

Mourinho is here to protect Xia Xing, who is very clear.

The summer trip is to help Ibrahimovic find form, and Mourinho knows better.

This pair of generals who really think about the team and the players respect each other very much at the moment.

"Xia, you're the best player I've ever seen, not one of them."

"Coach, you're one of the four best coaches I've ever seen."

“……”

“……”

"It's so hurtful, my heart is broken......"

'Sir Alex Ferguson gave me the opportunity to join Manchester United and that was how it all started; Coach Pearson made me play in the professional league for the first time and helped me become a confident person; Coach Ranieri trained me to be the core of the team, and together we won the five crowns; And you, the best coach I've ever seen with the best tactical literacy and professionalism, and this one is not one of them. ”

Mourinho smiled: "If I could, I hope we can always be together. ”

Xia Xing added: "Until I retire, you retire." ”

"That's it!"

"It's an appointment!"

The general was full of smiles and high-fives.

In the end, Xia Xing still made his debut in this game.

At the London Stadium, he followed Ibrahimovic into the pitch.

Listening to the applause of the audience, Eevee's face showed a smile that he had not seen for a long time.

Xia Xing patted him on the shoulder: "Zlatan, it's not easy to hear applause of this scale away from home." ”

"It seems that I am not old yet, and it seems that I still have the strength to fight."

"That's natural, I'm still waiting to play in the Champions League final with you. This game is a few more goals, I'll help you! ”

Looking at Xia Xing with a smile on his face, Yibu was very moved in his heart.

Xia Xing, who has just played an important game, should have a good rest in this game, but he is still wearing the battle.

Why?

Didn't you think about helping to score goals?

Eevee knew it in his heart.

Such a good brother is really rare.

The two of them high-fived hard and ran onto the court!

Warm up with all your strength and try to play well in the next games!

Adjust your form ahead of time for the finals!

West Ham have been in average form this season, but they have already reached relegation.

So this make-up match doesn't mean much to them, just play normally, and they don't need to work hard.

That gave United a good chance to score.

The game has just begun, and Manchester United are attacking with all their might!

Up front, Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard are left and right, with Ibrahimovic in the middle.

Three people sprint fast!

And Xia Xing is in the middle lane, and he is also full of attack power!

Avoid the top of two defenders in a row and make a long pass to the left wing!

Find Marcus Rashford!

Manchester United quickly received the ball and sprinted, and crossed up and down the baseline!

The ball is looking for Ibrahimovic!

However, the ball was held tightly by Adrian, who was attacking.

United missed a good chance.

A few minutes later, Xia Xing directly plugged through West Ham's midfield line this time and found Ibrahimovic.

Lingard cut in quickly on the right and ran out of space!

However, he only feinted, and it was Ibrahimovic who shot in the end!

Ibrahimovic turns and shoots from outside the box!

Centre-back Ogbonna squeezed him and let him touch the ball a little bit, and the ball slid out of the goal.

In the opening ten minutes, Ibrahimovic scored twice but to no avail.

Although West Ham do not have a particularly urgent need to pick up points in this game, they will definitely not admit defeat.

Especially on their home turf, they are looking forward to going all out to win.

And what Manchester United want to do in this game, they know very well.

They want to feed Ibrahimovic and help the Swedish tower find form.

Even Ibrahimovic's recovery is more important than the team's win.

That's what United are aiming for today.

So, lock up Ibrahimovic, that's what West Ham are aiming for today!

Therefore, in the opening two attacks, the West Ham defence stuck Ibrahimovic, and never allowed him to receive the ball and shoot comfortably.

As a result, Manchester United's attack has been greatly affected.

West Ham, on the other hand, did well today.

Especially the midfielder, the Argentine Lanzini.

The talented player who came out of River Plate played very well in this game.

In midfield, his continuous dribbling made it difficult for the United defence.

With Xia Xing pressing forward and mainly responsible for attacking, in the absence of Nemanja Matic and other defensive giants, it is really difficult for Manchester United's midfielder to stop him.

Up front, Arnautovic was full of impact, and he built a wall for Lanzini.

With the help of midfield partner Joao Mario, West Ham's attack was booming for a while.

Especially in the 19th minute of the game, West Ham actually scored first.

This time it was a succession of passes from midfield, and the ball was handed to the feet of Lanzini.

Lanzini shook two times in a row and suddenly kicked out!

This time he didn't choose to pass the man, and he made a straight stop, creating a single chance!

Manchester United are in danger! (End of chapter)