Chapter 232: The Man Who Was Favored by Ferguson

Since the restructuring of the Premier League in 1992/93, six teams have won the Premier League.

Manchester United has won 13 Premier League trophies, making it the most successful club since the Premier League was restructured.

After Alex Ferguson's retirement, Manchester United's results took a sharp turn for the worse.

In the 13-14 season, seventh in the league, Moyes dropped halfway through.

In the 14-15 season, after Van Gaal took over, he finished fourth in the league.

Currently, they are in fifth place with 59 points.

There is a five-point gap to fourth-placed Manchester City.

If you want to play in the Champions League next season, you have to win all the remaining games, and you have to see the result of Manchester City's game, and the initiative is not in your hands.

Manchester United, the Red Devils, who once dominated Europe, now want to welcome the birth of the seventh Premier League champion at Old Trafford.

At La Trafford on May 1, home fans walked into the stadium with mixed feelings.

The buses of the two teams drove one after another, and as the Lyicester players got off the bus, fans in blue jerseys raised their hands and chanted in unison.

"The title belongs to Lyicester City".

When the players on both sides were warming up, in the "sky box" of Manchester United's north stand, familiar figures appeared.

Ruud van Nistelrooin, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, David Beckham, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Kasper Schmeichel Sr., some of United's former decorated players, were on hand.

Not only that, but Henry was also present on the scene.

After seeing Vanney, he pulled Β£100 out of his pocket.

This is the previous bet between the two.

After a few pleasantries, there was a roaring applause from the home field.

Sir Alex Ferguson, at Old Trafford.

The meritorious coach who once brought infinite glory to Manchester United is now gray-haired.

But there is majesty in his eyes, which still makes the fans awe-inspired.

Ruud vanney, Beckham and others stood up solemnly and stepped forward to say hello.

Looking at these former children, Ferguson also smiled slightly.

"Ruud, you're also a coach now, you have to make some achievements."

"David, how are you doing lately, don't always worry about your business, and occasionally return to football."

"Gary, how does the TV station work?"

"Ole, I heard you're interested in coming back to Manchester United."

"Peter, your son is so good, he is just like you, he also works miracles."

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As for the movements of his disciples after retiring, Ferguson was very touched by the treasures of his family.

'Let's see, the new Premier League champions.'

At the end of the sentence, Ferguson smiled slightly with some bitterness.

Before the kick-off, it is customary for the teams that win the championship in advance to have a welcoming ceremony.

Manchester United players and the referee's team, divided into two teams, welcomed the Lyicester players into the field.

Although unwilling, it also shows United's respect for football culture.

Amid applause, Andy King, the captain of the game, led the caddie out of the players' tunnel.

As a veteran, he is qualified to lead the team and receive applause from the Manchester United team and fans.

He also set a new record for a player who has won League One, Championship and Premier League titles for a club.

Premier League overlord Manchester United lined up to welcome new champions to Lyster City.

What a thing to be proud of.

After the welcome ceremony, the two teams played and officially began.

Manchester United's only remaining competition this season is the FA Cup.

In the league, they will also have to sprint hard to reach the Champions League.

Louis van Gaal lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Goalkeeper David De Gea.

At the back, Marcos Rojo, Blind, Smalling and Valencia were.

The back two are Michael Carrick and Ferini.

The midfield trio was Anthony Martial, Wayne Rooney and Jesse Lingard.

Up front is Marcus Rashford.

Leicester City made three changes to their starting line-up.

First up was Ulloa's replacement for suspended Jamie Vardy.

Andy King starts in place of Drinkwater.

Schlupp replaced Albrighton as a left wing-back.

At the whistle of referee Michael Oliver, the game officially began.

This game was very easy for Lyicester City.

With three rounds already in place, they just need to enjoy the process and it will be enough.

But Manchester United players have the heavy pressure of the Champions League, and the burden on manager Louis van Gaal is also very heavy.

In his two seasons in charge, the club spent more than Β£300 million, but nothing came of it.

If United lose qualification for next season's Champions League, Louis van Gaal will definitely step down from his manager's position.

From the start of the game, Manchester United quickly formed a front-court press and counter-attack.

In Louis van Gaal's tactical philosophy, attacking and defending has always been at the core of the whole, which requires the team to run diligently to achieve the goal of pressing.

Coming to Sturt City, it happened to be a team that was not good at controlling the ball in midfield, and the ball was quickly lost.

Manchester United switched from defence to attack, with full-back Valencia moving forward in midfield.

But his task is not to attack all at once, but to pull the wings in the midfield and cooperate with the wingers on the flanks to advance the attack.

Van Gaal doesn't like to start from the ground and prefers a more quick and direct attacking tempo.

When the attack is blocked on one side, the opponent's defensive formation can be constantly torn apart by using the lateral space on the court.

The reason why Ranieri replaced the more defensive Schlupp on the left side was to use his defensive coverage ability to quickly make up for the defense.

In the 8th minute, Manchester United's long pass from the back found Ferini's head directly, and used his advantage to build a turret for the wingers and center forwards.

Hute is responsible for defending him, is of similar height, and is the player most capable of limiting Ferini.

But Ferini still relied on his own advantages to put the ball on Rooney next to him.

If Lu Xiaopang is allowed to take the ball and turn around and face the goal, it will be a considerable threat.

Kante stepped forward as soon as he could, blocking his opponent's turnaround line.

Can't turn around, Rooney gets the ball in the ribs, he will be trapped, very dangerous.

He quickly gave Valencia a step forward.

Bang!

After receiving the ball, Valencia passed directly in front of the goal, and Ferini struggled to jump from the bag, but unfortunately did not reach the ball.

At the back post, Anthony Martial took control of the ball as it was about to roll off the touchline and looked for a breakthrough cross.

However, Lyicester City's defence soon overwhelmed, resulting in him passing back to midfielder Michael Carrick, who continued to be responsible for the transfer of organisation.

The "big circle tactic" is slowly rolling out again.

The Reds switch back and forth between left and right, with a high point in the middle to help the team shift the direction of attack.

Ferguson didn't say much about this "big circle tactic".

He is concerned about Louis van Gaal's three-centre-back system.

After Valencia stepped forward, the three central defenders took on the defensive task of the team.

The three of them are not only responsible for passing the ball at the back.

It is also possible to use the body for fierce confrontation and air defense.

But the only thing missing is mobility.

Once Lyicester City's counter-attack penetrated the midfield defence, a nimble and quick counter-attacking group of Ulloa, Rossi, Riyad Mahrez and Schlupp faced off against a slow trio of defences.

In the 18th minute, after Manchester United's header was confiscated by the goalkeeper, Schmeichel threw the ball with his hand and launched a quick counterattack.

N'Golo Kante drove the ball forward quickly, shook off Wayne Rooney's defence, and faced Lingard on the front and quickly distributed it to the right wing.

At this time, Manchester United's attacking personnel were concentrated on the wings, and Carrick was only one in the middle circle.

Mahrez observed a huge vacuum in the middle and knocked the ball straight across the middle without stopping, giving it to Andy King, who was plugged in behind.

The middle is completely empty, but United's backline remains intact.

Carrick can be added to the backline, or he can be lifted up to block Andy King's advance or passing lanes.

But Lyicester City, who are good at counter-attacking, will definitely not stick to the ball in midfield.

Andy King stops the ball in front of the right with his left foot and pushes the ball forward with his right foot.

This stop-and-pass shows his excellent fundamentals.

If you stop the ball with your right foot first, you need to adjust it when you want to pass the ball again.

And this step will delay the team's fightership.

Andy King's through ball broke through Carrick, who had not yet had time to form a defence, and was passed behind the centre-back.

Rossi started quickly, successfully countered offside, and instantly got rid of Smalling's defense and entered the penalty area.

Rossi didn't hesitate to face the onrushing De Gea, slotting a right-footed shot that went past De Gea's defence and into the far corner.

【goal!

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[The ball is in!] 】

[Lyrcer's first counterattack penetrated the gate guarded by De Gea. 】

[Rossi's running position left the entire defense of Manchester United behind, and calmly pushed in front of the goal, which was so calm. 】

[When Rossi went one-on-one, I had a hunch that he would score. 】

Manchester United fans at home may have been accustomed to such a scene, and their expressions have not changed much.

Perhaps in their hearts, they also recognized the super strength of Lyrcester City.

The broadcast camera, after Rossi's goal, was also the first to focus on Ferguson and a group of former Manchester United stars in the box.

They had different looks, and it was obvious that it was a very sad thing for them to fall behind.

Ferguson chewed gum and suddenly said, "As a player, what do you think of that No. 24?" ”

Everyone was stunned.

When Ferguson asks about a player, he takes a huge interest in him.

In other words, Rosie, has been affirmed by him.

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