In the end, it was a difficult 3-2 win for Manchester United.

Although it was difficult, the three points were in hand and Mourinho was happy.

Speaking to reporters, Mourinho's remarks were very similar to Alan Shearer's words just now.

"I'm happy with the way it went compared to the result. The three goalcorers were Scott McTominay, Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard, all of whom came out of the United Academy, a testament to United's youth development efforts and a continuation of the Red Devils' blood. ”

That's a heartening statement.

What could be more gratifying than having your own child excel?

However, there were mixed joys and sorrows in this game.

The youth players are doing well, but two defenders are injured and there are some concerns.

A number of Manchester United players have been injured this season, which has caused Mourinho a lot of headaches.

The reason for their ups and downs this season has a lot to do with the physical condition of the players.

After exerting a lot of energy in the World Cup and getting injured frequently, Manchester United have encountered greater difficulties than ever this season.

After playing Newcastle on 7 October, the FIFA national team break is back again.

Manchester United will go to the national team, and Mourinho is again in time for prayer.

After a wave of national team events, there were small injuries and serious physical declines.

On the evening of October 20, Manchester United welcomed the Premier League again.

This time they visit Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea, who are opponents in the ninth round.

United couldn't even find a couple of suitable substitute defenders for this game.

In the face of Chelsea's ferocious attack, Jose Mourinho's side struggled.

The absence of a number of players in the midfield and back has a big impact.

In particular, the absence of Nemanja Matic and Fred has put great pressure on Manchester United's midfield line defence.

Because of the physical exertion of the national team, Nemanja Matic and Fred are tired when they return to the team.

Mourinho simply let the two rest.

After all, the league is a whole year thing, not a day or two things, and you can't kill chickens and eggs.

In this game, Fellaini and Herrera started in the midfield.

The two were in good form for this game.

Herrera was still attacking and defending, and Fellaini was fully defensive.

Especially defending Eden Hazard.

Eden Hazard remained the heart of the team's attack in this game, and his excellent individual skills remained Chelsea's most dangerous point.

As soon as the game began, he shook off two defenders in quick succession on the left flank and rushed into the box.

If it weren't for Fellaini's quick defensive clearance, I'm afraid Manchester United would have conceded the goal in the opening kick-off.

A few minutes later, it was Hazard's long-range shot from outside the box and it was Fellaini who took a shot wide of the net.

Those two defences were just a microcosm of the game, with Marouane Fellaini repeatedly blocking Hazard's advances throughout the game and allowing his national team team-mates to return to no avail. His solid defence led to frequent applauds from Jose Mourinho on the sidelines.

Then there's Ander Herrera, whose sweeping sweep has caused a lot of problems for the whole Chelsea squad.

In this game, Manchester United was in good shape, although the lineup was not complete.

In the 21st minute of the game, Xia Xing made a diagonal pass into the penalty area, and Mata received the ball and volleyed into the far corner of the net!

1 to 0!

Chelsea's old man breaks through the goal of his old club!

Soon, Chelsea also scored.

A midfield cooperation, Jorginho suddenly shot a cold arrow!

The ball hits the post and bounces into the corner, and the ball goes in!

1 to 1!

Chelsea equalis!

Jorginho is known as the "godson" of manager Maurizio Sarri and is well taken care of in the team, but he does have the strength, attacking and defending well, and has a tacit understanding with N'Golo Kante.

In the 42nd minute of the game, it was Jorginho's broken ball again, quickly and straight, looking for Morata on the front line!

Alvaro Morata, who is known as a double backfoot, did not waste his chance this time!

Push the corner and score the goal guarded by the national team teammate!

2 to 1!

Chelsea score again!

With a one-goal lead, Chelsea returned to the dressing room.

They continued to attack aggressively in the second half, but the United defence never made any mistakes and didn't give them any chances.

In the 80th minute of the game, Xia Xing once again staged a wonderful solo breakthrough.

On the left flank, he dribbles the ball forward quickly!

Beat Jorginho and Cesar Azpilicueta in a row!

In the face of Kante's grab, Xia Xing went directly to his body and resisted Kante!

Facing this old teammate of the top midfielder, Xia Xing didn't grasp it, so he simply went straight to his body!

Resist Kante, use the speed to shake him off, and in the face of Rudiger's grab, Xia Xing lightly hit the ball!

The ball goes between Rudiger's legs!

Bypassing the German defenders, Xia Xing shot with his feet in the penalty area!

The ball blasts out of the net!

Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga can't do anything at all!

2 to 2!

Manchester United equalize again!

Wonderful!

In the end, the match ended in a draw.

Under the attack of the FIFA virus, it is not easy for Manchester United to take a point away from Stamford Bridge.

Three days later, it was United's biggest challenge.

On the evening of October 23, Old Trafford welcomed Juventus, the opponent of the third round of this season's Champions League group stage.

There is a special taste today, and there is a new No. 7 jersey next to the place where the summer No. 7 jersey used to be hung in the stadium.

It reads "Cristiano Ronaldo".

Since leading the team to a six-time Crown win last season, Xia Xing has become a superhero at Old Trafford.

And the last superhero before him, is back today.

This is a great respect for Manchester United fans for their former No.7!

In the semi-finals of the Champions League last season, Ronaldo once came here on behalf of Real Madrid and received applause from fans.

And now, Manchester United fans are cheering him on again!

On the pitch, Xia Xing was chatting with Ronaldo.

"Man, this applause and cheers have a special meaning."

"Oh? Is it different from the past? ”

'Of course, because you've moved to a new team and now you're home, the United fans have to give you the highest level of treatment and show your new club what a passing hero you used to be.

Looking at Xia Xing's smiling appearance, Ronaldo suddenly sighed.

"Xia, for a while, I kept competing with Messi, hoping to win him;

"Later, you rose to prominence, and I very much hope to be able to compete with you, win you, and prove my worth;

"Until now I was looking forward to victory.

"Looking forward to beating Messi and proving that I am the best,

"Looking forward to defeating you, proving that the era of double pride is not over,

"But at this moment I suddenly had a feeling,

"If one day we can be teammates and play together,

"It's going to be a funny scene."

Ronaldo looked at Xia Xing with sincere eyes, and Xia Xing was suddenly a little moved.

"If you get tired of staying at Juventus one day, go back to Manchester United and let's play together. When the time comes, I'll give back the number 7 jersey. ”

"Are you really willing to give me back the number 7 jersey?"

"Of course! Deal! As soon as you come back! (End of chapter)