Chapter 127: FA Cup Semifinals! The upside-down golden hook soaring mid-air over the Etihad Stadium!!

The next day, Lu Chenfeng, who had not been sobering up for a long time, had just returned from running and received a phone call.

It's an unfamiliar number.

After connecting it, a somewhat muffled voice quickly came from there.

"Hello, I'm Cristiano and this is my private number."

Cristiano Ronaldo?

Lu Chenfeng's heart moved, and he said, "Hello." ”

He probably knows what Ronaldo is calling for, it should be some of the remarks made by his sisters on the Internet yesterday.

Of course, Lu Chenfeng saw it at the time, but he really didn't care too much.

"I'm here to apologize, my sister may have made some bad remarks on social media, which caused some criticism on your side."

Ronaldo's voice is very sincere, and there is no big superstar shelf.

He's always been the same for good players, at least at this time.

"It's okay, I didn't pay too much attention to it."

Lu Chenfeng replied.

"Well, I'm really sorry, sometimes they get a little dizzy and make some bad things, and I sometimes bother with that."

Ronaldo's voice came again, with some helplessness, "To be honest, this is not the first time I have personally called someone to apologize." ”

Lu Chenfeng chuckled, and before he could speak, he heard the other side continue: "You are a very good player, and you can break through seventy goals in a single season. ”

"Really, I'm very envious that you can play close to my peak at the age of seventeen or eighteen."

"If I have the opportunity in the future, I must come to La Liga and compete with me and Messi for those top honors in the world."

"I don't think that day will be too long, you have the ability to do that."

After listening, Lu Chenfeng nodded and said, "Yes, I will." ”

He is not too humble, excessive modesty is pride, and it must be admitted when it should be admitted.

His stats this season are truly incomparable.

The Ballon d'Or at the end of the season is very competitive, at least at the level of the top three.

"That's it, I wish you a happy stay over there, and if you have time to contact often, just dial this number, we are also a player under the agent."

Ronaldo said one last word, and then hung up the phone after saying goodbye to Lu Chenfeng.

After answering the phone, Lu Chenfeng didn't have too many superfluous thoughts in his heart.

He doesn't care much about some rumors from the outside world, and Ronaldo's apology is actually unnecessary.

It was his sister who said it, not him.

At this point, Lu Chenfeng is still clear, and there is no need to blame Ronaldo's head.

What's more, people came to apologize.

As for Ronaldo's two smart sisters, Lu Chenfeng naturally doesn't look at anyone at all.

Saying that I don't care, I really don't want to waste my time with this kind of person.

Now he should focus on the games in front of him.

Win more championships early, and there's still treasure chests waiting for him to open.

At present, the closest may be the FA Cup winner.

The semi-finals will be played this month, and the final will be played in early April.

"If it goes well, the FA Cup, then the Premier League, and finally the Europa League."

Lu Chenfeng thought about it in his heart, and made a good time calculation.

He wants all the best and a great season with Manchester United in his first season to win the quadruple.

In the second season, he won more championships.

This is what he has always wanted.

…………

On February 19, without a few days of rest, Lu Chenfeng continued to follow Manchester United to the home of Stoke City for the 24th round of the English Premier League.

Facing this Sky City team, which is known for its headers, Lu Chenfeng defeated them in the most familiar field as in the first half of the league and scored twice with a header!

This is also due to Stoke City's defensive focus, which is to concentrate on defending in the middle.

Lu Chenfeng has very few chances to shoot at the edge of the penalty area, not to mention scoring goals or stacking the law of cause and effect.

He could only get into the box and wait for his team-mates to pass the ball in the air.

Fortunately, he did have such a unique skill, and in the end, he helped Manchester United win this slightly difficult team.

Four days later, on February 23rd.

The 25th round of the English Premier League kicks off at Old Trafford.

Manchester United's opponent is Middlesbrough.

Just seven minutes into the first half, Lu Chenfeng was at the front of the penalty area and used the law of cause and effect to shoot into a wonderful world wave volley!

The atmosphere of the scene was instantly ignited, making this originally somewhat boring game come to a climax in the future.

Fifteen minutes later, Ibrahimovic fired his trademark side-volley from inside the box to give United a 2-0 lead!

That was far from the end of the day, as Marcus Rashford, who started today, doubled the gap to three before the whistle blew the whistle in with an inward curl.

Three to zero!

Manchester United blossomed and it took only 45 minutes at home to defeat Middlesbrough!

When it came to the second half, the Middlesbrough players came to the pitch dejectedly, waiting for their nightmare to continue.

First, Rooney's cross helped Lu Chenfeng score two goals again and complete the brace.

Then Lu Chenfeng headed back in a counterattack, and Rashford, who was inserted on the side, also scored a brace!

Two goals and one assist!

Lu Chenfeng's performance is amazing.

The aggregate score also came to 5-0!

But to say that the biggest takeaway from this game is the excellent performance of Rashford.

This is the first time in many days that he has been put in the starting position by Mourinho, and it is not a rotation, but I really want to try to use him as the main force.

Unexpectedly, in just one game, he showed a hot form.

This season, he has played less than 1,000 minutes and has scored eleven goals, second only to Lu Chenfeng in terms of efficiency in the team.

This also made Mourinho on the sidelines and the Manchester United players on the field a little amazing, so it seems that the team needs to have a very good attacker?

These Manchester United youth training left over from the old lord's period are really fragrant.

There was Lin Huang Lingard, who is now worth around 35 million euros.

Then there was Marcus Rashford, a talented young player.

If it continues to develop well and continue to maintain this form this season, Rashford's value will even soar to 50 million to 70 million.

This is a valuable point for young players in football!

And their appearance also made Manchester United's academy investment return in an instant.

Eventually, before the end of the game, Wayne Rooney doubled the lead for United with a heavy shot.

The game ended 6-0 at full-time, and Manchester United played a super big win!

A massacre, a mass extinction!

After the game, the discussion about the FA Cup semi-finals in six days gradually began to ignite.

After all, it's a semi-final-level cup competition, and one of the two winners will be the eventual winner of the season.

The matchup between the two games is also very interesting.

First up is Arsenal vs Liverpool, the two home teams have similar jerseys, which can be called another derby between the two red clubs.

Then there is Manchester United against Manchester City, old Manchester City rivals who have already met twice this season.

They will continue to ignite the flames of the Manchester derby in the final.

However, Manchester United's recent form has really worried Pep Guardiola's team and fans.

This was evident in some of the pre-match forum comments.

"Pep Guardiola seems to have lost his magic, being beaten twice by Manchester United in the league, and there is nothing he can do about it every time."

"Manchester City's squad is definitely a champion squad, the owner of the team has invested a lot of money, if the Premier League doesn't have a chance, it would be good to win the FA Cup."

"Manchester United just won 6-0 in the last game, on the other hand, our city, 1-1 draw with Everton, the huge difference in form, I really can't be happy."

"If Pep Guardiola can't find a chance to limit Lu Chenfeng and limit Manchester United in this game, I will have doubts about his ability."

"Indeed, three kills in a single season will knock the player out of the shadow."

"But Manchester United are really too strong, most teams have been double-killed by them."

“……”

This is a comment from the Manchester City post bar, most of which are fans who prefer Manchester City or the home team is Manchester City.

Even they are in a state of some doubt about the team's final results, let alone the rest of the fans.

This is directly reflected in Manchester City FC.

On February 27, there was still one day left before the start of the competition.

Manchester City Administration Building, in the coach's office.

Pep Guardiola is in an urgent meeting with members of the coaching staff.

It can be seen that the head coach, who has won many honors, has a somewhat haggard face at this time, and there is also a heavy meaning in the depths of his expression.

"If you want me to come and see, we've been talking for so long, and we can't talk about a good way, so it's better to fight the one you are most familiar with."

An assistant coach who has been with Pep Guardiola for a long time said: "I've tried everything before, but I still can't limit Lu Chenfeng and Manchester United as a whole. ”

"In that case, then let's do our best, play our ball-possession, and start with the whole."

"As long as the players are in good shape and have strong execution, we still have some chances through some fine-tuning."

"If we think about some dark tricks and niche play, and abandon the one we are most familiar with, as long as the opponent scores a goal, we will be completely defeated."

His words were recognized by many people in the office, and a chorus immediately sounded.

"Yes, I think he's right."

Another assistant coach spoke up: "Don't think too much, just play the most familiar." ”

"It's not about losing a harmless Premier League, it's a single-elimination cup game, and if you are limited to death by your opponent, you can score a goal."

"What awaits us is elimination, which is very serious, and as you know, Pep promised the top management before the season that there must be at least one champion."

"Now the Premier League can basically be abandoned, the Champions League is the same, and we voluntarily abandoned the League Cup early, and there is only one FA Cup left."

"If this tournament is eliminated again, there will be a lot of pressure on Pep and us at the top."

“……”

After he finished speaking, there was an immersion of voices in the office.

Indeed, Pep Guardiola had guaranteed a title before the season.

As long as they win a championship, not only will their position be guaranteed, but also the oil boss will be rewarded with a high bonus.

But if it fails......

Then you will fall directly into the abyss, and the pressure will be very high.

Guardiola sat still and touched his chin, as if he was still thinking about some shady move.

He's more realistic and always tries to do everything he can to make the team's win rate higher.

Otherwise, if you go to play like that, it's basically three sevens, Manchester United seven, Manchester City three.

But in the end, after thinking about it, he decided to listen to everyone's opinions.

Indeed, as they said, if you want to play other ways, you can use it well, and you can open it in four or six.

But there is a high probability that it will not be used well, so Manchester City will even open with Manchester United, and he can no longer gamble.

"So that's it? That's the starting line-up for tomorrow's game, so you see. ”

Guardiola finally decided to come down and pulled the tactical board over for everyone to see.

…………

Next.

Sunny Etihad Stadium.

The venue was packed, cut in half by blue and red.

Fans from both teams held their flags aloft and beat gongs and drums to a chorus of cheers as they lined up for the FA Cup semi-final.

Today's two teams are the two most optimistic favorites to win the championship now.

The winner between them will be unanimously recognized by the media and neutral fans as they will win the championship.

Arsenal and Liverpool, the other games, have been in average form recently.

The afterglow of the old coach Arsene Wenger will not be burning for long, and the newcomer Klopp has not yet completed the reconstruction of the Red Army.

Only Manchester United, which is in full form on the British Peninsula, and Manchester City, which is excellent as a whole, have the strength to win the FA Cup!

Of course, this is not a guaranteed event.

Football is round, everything is not easy to say.

"Now, please focus on the players' tunnel, the players from both sides are about to play and start this battle of Tianwang Mountain!"

In the commentary seat on the sidelines, He Wei appeared here, making a live commentary for Chinese fans, "Manchester United defeated Manchester City in the two-legged Premier League this season. ”

"Compared with Blue Moon, they have a stronger self-confidence, a more relaxed mentality, and a more comfortable state!"

"And Blue Moon Manchester City will definitely seek a chance to get rid of Manchester United, enter the final, and win the final championship in one fell swoop."

"This Manchester derby will be the best and most important one of the Manchester derbies this season, no doubt about it!"

Live, in the middle of the players' tunnel.

Players from both sides took the little caddies' hands and walked out.

The twenty-two starting athletes kept looking at their old opponents at this moment, with fighting intent in their eyes.

Kevin De Bruyne kept moving his ankle and City may have lost the previous game, but he didn't.

His superior performance was beyond the confines of the team and was enough to applaud the fans of the opposing Manchester United, even if he was a traditional underdog against the Reds.

But he proved to the world that he has what it takes to be the number one midfielder in the world.

He also proved to Jose Mourinho that his abandonment at Chelsea was wrong!

The two defenders, Stones and Otamendi, are also staring at Lu Chenfeng with their eyes like torches at the moment, gritting their teeth and staring at Lu Chenfeng.

They have suffered too much from this player, and they must concentrate today and try to prevent him from death completely.

Lu Chenfeng looked at their eyes, and there was a smile on the corner of his mouth.

He could see what the two were thinking.

But he can only wish the two good luck after the twenty minutes of the match.

Twenty minutes ago, he was bound to score a goal.

Because of the law of cause and effect, in the last game against Middlesbrough, it was full of ......

"Good luck."

"So are you."

When the players on both sides came on the field, the two head coaches, two old rivals who had fought countless times, stood on the sidelines and high-fived each other.

"We didn't have any specific tactics today, we just fought for wholeness."

Guardiola smiled and said something straight to Mourinho.

That tells Mourinho that it's nothing, that's what every team usually plays.

It's no secret.

It's just that he was deluded in the first two games and tried to beat Manchester United elsewhere.

"I'll look forward to it."

Mourinho smiled heartily and high-fived Pep Guardiola again before turning back to the bench.

Next, the fans who watched the broadcast at the stadium and around the world focused their eyes on the field.

The commentary from the Etihad also guided the fans to start the final shout.

“TenNine…… Six…… ThreeTwoOne! ”

As the last English number was shouted, a strong cheer broke out on the scene, and the referee also blew the whistle for the start of the game, "Beep! ”

"Bang!"

Sergio Aguero sent a centre ball for Manchester City and continued to be at the front of the pack as a man who had won the title with a stunning finish.

In midfield, De Bruyne received the ball and began to pass unhurriedly, mobilizing United's defence.

They have to pull out the whole formation of Manchester United first and then move forward.

This has paid off, and the overall style of United is still relatively aggressive.

When they all pressed up, City suddenly began to pick up speed and attack, shifting the main position of possession from the back to the midfield, and pushed forward partially.

The game began to play in an orderly manner, and Manchester City gradually took advantage of the opening game through possession.

They play fairly simply, with the player's excellent skills and running off the ball, possessing the ball and then looking for opportunities.

As soon as an opportunity arises, immediately pick up speed and hit the ball forward.

This is the most precious thing Pep Guardiola has ever brought from Barcelona, Bayern Munich.

On the sidelines, Pep Guardiola stood on the sideline, yelling at the pitch.

"Stones! Over here! ”

"Transfer!"

"Yes, that's it, don't forget to defend!"

In the past ten minutes, his throat has become a little hoarse and sour.

He really wanted to win.

Mourinho, on the other hand, was more relaxed, pacing on the sidelines with his hands behind his back, sometimes not even looking at the pitch.

He has a lot of confidence in the team.

Even if you don't have possession, you're not afraid.

In his early days, he played games without possession.

Football is a game of finishing.

Finally, when the time of the game came to the seventeenth minute of the game.

United's best attacking opportunity of the opening came to come.

On a rare occasion, Valencia broke Sterling's dribbling and passed it to Fellaini at the back.

"Bang."

Fellaini turned with great ease, habitually handing the ball to the creative Paul Pogba.

Pogba turned around and took in the situation on the pitch.

On the left, Marcus Rashford was already up in high speed and defended by Zabaleta, a versatile player.

Based on Rashford's recent form, there should be no problem with him making a breakthrough.

"Bang!"

Thinking of this, Pogba slipped the ball into Rashford's running line.

The situation was even better than he had imagined.

Zabaleta made a somewhat reckless sliding tackle, ready to cut the ball straight down the way.

But in the end, he missed a move, and his outstretched leg did not touch the football.

Directly out of place!

Rashford didn't expect this surprise, and after being stunned for a moment, he rushed straight into the box with the ball

Otamendi had to rush out of his position to defend Rashford.

"Bang."

Marcus Rashford watched as Otamendi moved at his feet and then cleverly passed the ball to Ibrahimovic in the box.

Ibrahimovic had just stood behind Otamendi and was now unmarked, and it would take time for Stones to come over.

"Bang !!"

Subsequently, Ibrahimovic did not have the slightest intention of stopping the ball, and hit the goal with a heavy shot, directly on the football!

The football immediately flew towards the goal, the ball was so fast that only a white shadow could be seen in the air.

It's a pity that the ball hit a little right, and Joe Hart subconsciously raised his hand to block it, and then blocked the ball high.

"I'm coming!"

Stones glanced back at Lu Chenfeng's position, taking advantage of the proximity and rushing towards the second penalty.

Lu Chenfeng took a look at it, and it was no longer possible for him to control the football, so he retreated directly and retreated towards the outside of the penalty area, ready to snatch the second penalty that Stones had over.

But Stones, of course, was not a fool, and he was not in a hurry after observing Lu Chenfeng retreating in advance.

When the ball fell to his waist, he kicked it out.

In the midfield position, Fellaini dominates the airspace here.

Seeing the flying football, he smashed it back into the box with a very hard head.

Lu Chenfeng saw the football flying towards him, getting closer and closer, and suddenly a way to hit the door appeared in his heart.

The ball was not flying slowly, and it was in front of him.

In that case, let's turn around and barb......

Thinking of this, Lu Chenfeng's body stagnated slightly.

He made a final judgment, then took two steps forward, and in a dashing turn of two hundred and eighty degrees, adjusted his body to the position suitable for the barb.

After that, the right foot flew up, the left knee hooked back, and the whole body was like a swimming dragon, chic and flexible to go backwards.

"Bang !!"

Immediately, the forefoot of the right foot touched the football.

"Look at this ball, nice turn, it's going to be barbed!"

"Did Joe Hart pounce?"

"Beautiful! Pretty! A brilliant barb to score! ”

"Lu Chenfeng's figure is like a nimble acrobat, completing the barb after a dashing turn!"

"This will be the top 10 goals of the week in the major football media!"

"Manchester United still took the lead, Lu Chenfeng, the first to break the deadlock!"

"It's really like a love and an old man, and I saw Hart kick it!"

“……”

In the commentary seat on the sidelines, He Wei's excited voice sounded.

“Yeahhhhhhhhh!!!”

The Manchester United fans erupted in a deafening cheer, causing the ground to tremble slightly.

There is no doubt that Lu Chenfeng's shot is very beautiful and chic, and it is highly watched.

The barb itself is the most difficult shot!

Plus a 270-degree turn!

Not only is it extremely difficult, but so is it enjoyable!

The opponent's goalkeeper Joe Hart didn't have anything to do about it, the ball was fast and the ball was very erratic.

Once again, he was the backdrop for a classic goal.

This time, it was Lu Chenfeng who made him hate.

Joe Hart stood on the goal line, shaking his head helplessly, the corners of his lips a little bitter.

Most of the other Manchester City defenders were also confused, staring at each other's faces and spreading their hands helplessly.

What can they do about this kind of ball?

Unlike them, the Manchester United players who were still piled up in the penalty area just now collectively shouted and rushed towards Lu Chenfeng.

"I couldn't believe my eyes, why the wind could score this kind of goal every time!"

Rashford was just very close, and almost watched Lu Chenfeng in front of him complete this kind of shot, rushing forward to be the first to shout.

"Kind of what I mean."

Ibu also laughed and shouted, and then came to his knees with Lu Chenfeng in the corner flag area of Etihad.

Pogba and Rooney, who came again, were all the same, almost synchronously sliding to their knees together.

The lead in the semi-finals is still very significant!

"Ness! It's unbelievable! ”

On the sidelines, Mourinho rushed out of the bench with his fists clenched, his expression very excited.

He was eager to shout out to the City players on the pitch.

Control, does ball control work?

No matter how good the control is, as soon as we break the ball and counterattack, won't we break through for you?

That's football!

Score a goal!

The other side.

Guardiola gritted his teeth and took a breath of cool air, then sighed slightly.

In the first 20 minutes, it was actually a good game.

I didn't expect it, but I didn't expect it, but I still couldn't maintain the balance of power.

Manchester United's ability to take chances is just too strong.

No, maybe it's not Manchester United, it's the Chinese god!

"If only I had him."

At this moment, Guardiola's desire for the morning breeze has reached its peak.

From the disdain during his time at Bayern, to now, in just one year, he has finally let go of his pride and was impressed by Lu Chenfeng.

The rest of the week may not be easy for Manchester City.

They have to step up their attack and leak more defensive gaps to Manchester United.

In this way, it is possible to score goals, but conceding goals may also be inevitable......

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ps: It was changed yesterday, I'm really sorry.

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