Chapter 21: The Beginning of the Revolution (Controversial Chapter, Celebrations Can Be Awkward)
Manchester United fans let out an earth-shattering roar, and 70,000 faces from shock to joy watched as the number 14 player ran across the pitch.
There is not a trace of cowardice, there is not a trace of hesitation.
After the young player scores a goal for the team, there is always some confusion about what to do, and then the seniors rub his hair, say a few words of encouragement, and then show it to the stands.
It's also a process of introducing new members to the fans.
This kid? How big is the heart? It's just a personal madness.
Levi ran to the advertising board next to the stands with a smile, and the Manchester United diehards behind him were full of joy, let out all kinds of strange screams, and even stretched out their arms to make a 'provocation', signaling Levi to jump over.
'The only way for a player to get recognition from the fans is through his performances on the pitch and it looks like the United fans are starting to accept Levi and that's a very good start.'
Zhan Jun said, he was happy for Levi in his heart.
Manchester United players are also flocking in, and Ryan Giggs is ready to play 'man on man' with Levi.
Although it was only a pre-season friendly.
But a new season, a new atmosphere.
A lightning goal is always a good sign.
But Levi hesitated for a second, then jumped onto the billboard amid the encouragement of the fans and made a gesture of celebration that was already familiar to many Hibernian fans last season.
Spread out your right palm with your palm facing inward, put your left hand on top of your right hand, and hold the thumb of your right hand.
Hands arched forward.
Tang and Song fork hand salute!
Levi stood on top of it, his eyes shining, as if he was telling the fans in attendance and the fans around the world who were watching the game, remember the action.
It is also conceivable that as his influence grows in the future, how many fans will compete to imitate him.
Eleven-year-old youth team player Marcus Rashford, who served as a ball boy on the pitch, stood on the sidelines, rubbing his eyes and trying to see Levy's movements, clumsily mimicking with his hands.
The English version of "The big husband should be like this" came to mind.
Although it can't be compared to Genshin Impact, it can be regarded as a cultural export.
It's a pity that he was handsome for only three seconds, and many Britons in front of him suddenly stretched out their hands and pulled, and Levi fell into the crowd of black pressure.
At this time, the die-hard United fans did not know what the lad would bring to them in the future.
This goal from this game will also be remembered by many.
Turn the world upside down, starting today.
...
I don't know if there is Nantong among them, in short, Li Wei vaguely feels that he has been rubbed with oil.
After more than 20 seconds, the celebration ended.
"That's a good job."
Ryan Giggs gestured to Levi, who nodded and thanked the rest of the team.
He was able to easily get past the Espanyol defence, and in addition to being fast enough, there were also Ryan Giggs, Tevez and others who quickly penetrated into the Espanyol back, forcing several players to mark them and taking away a lot of pressure.
Of course, Gibson's assists are just as important.
Football is a team sport, and the scorer may be the first to take the credit, but not the credit alone.
I'm carrying all the Manchester United goals, I can't say.
Levi returned to his place.
Suddenly, he found that all the Espanyol players on the field were staring at him, like a pack of wolves.
After the shocking goal, Levi's vigilance in their eyes must have skyrocketed.
In the following games, Levi has become the target of the focus.
Every time he ran down the flank, he slowed down the Spaniard's flank advance
Or when he is pushing inward, increasing the hardness of Manchester United's midfield interception and the difference in numbers, there are always one or two players who alternate to keep a close eye on him.
The Spaniard's players quickly forgot their frustration after conceding the goal and made several attempts to pry open the United defence.
The team was in the middle of the league last season.
But they were not afraid to play strong teams, but won several times.
Is there a better team than last season's Champions League winner against Manchester United today?
That's it.
And as for Manchester United, is there a team that can rob the rich and give to the poor more than their arch-rivals Liverpool?
You're old.
In the third minute of the game, Espanyol midfielder Riera had a long-range shot saved by Van der Sar.
The Spaniard won back-to-back corners but failed to create a scoring chance.
The Reds then cleared the ball and a small short pass from Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Fletcher almost allowed the Welshman to break through the Spaniard's defence again.
Subsequently, the visitors maintained a more cautious tactic, looking for opportunities in a defensive posture, which made Manchester United's midfield a little difficult to eat for a while.
In the eighth minute, the Spaniard midfielder cut off the ball from the feet of Fletcher, and Rufit advanced to the edge of the box and fired a long-range shot into the stands.
It sparked boos from British fans.
Caddie Marcus Rashford picked up the ball and handed it to goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.
Van der Sar played a long ball directly and Gibson headed it to Levi.
Levi smashed the ball with his right foot and went outside, picked up again to try to break through the defence, and managed to shake off the Espanyol midfielder and hit the edge of the box.
Gibson, who was inserted, appeared behind him, and Levi passed the ball to him.
Gibson played it to Scholes at the back, and ginger's head and foot were sent back to Levi, who was moving laterally, and the ball went past the player who was pressing between the three.
After Levi got the ball, he wiped his left foot to the right side, and in the face of the Spanish central defender Torrejón, who came to press, he flicked the ball forward with his right foot and pretended to advance.
As Torrejón shifted his body to block his path, his right foot suddenly turned the ball back to the left.
This sudden smash change of direction gave way to a left-footed shot into the narrow space.
"This time!" Zhan Jun shouted excitedly.
"This kind of change of direction action is often used by Xiao Xiaoluo." Zhang Lu commented.
Levi stepped up, raised his arms, twisted and fired a direct volley with his left foot.
Espanyol left-back Chika was already on his way to block the ball and turned his head to look at the goal when he saw the ball on the move.
The body that rushed forward suddenly hit Levi, and Levi, who was standing on one leg, was lifted upside down.
Collapsed in pain and groaned outside the forbidden area.
"Oops, a very dangerous defensive move!"
Zhan Jun frowned, many young players who had just stepped into the professional arena showed great talent, but then it was short-lived.
A lot of them are plagued by injuries because of too intense physical confrontations.
The ball flew past Chica's body and towards the goal.
The soccer ball almost swept the turf with a tricky slash.
This time, Espanyol goalkeeper Cristian was focused, went down quickly, and saved the ball with a palm, and then was cleared by the back-up Halke.
"Beep!"
The referee's whistle blew, and as he approached the vicinity of the penalty area, his hands were already digging into his chest pockets.
"It's irrational, a very dangerous physical contact, the referee signaled to the Spaniard left-back Chika outside the box for a foul, got a yellow card, there was no problem, a free kick opportunity from outside the box for Manchester United, see who will take the penalty..."
Espanyol captain Halcla has risen to Levy, and Espanyol and Manchester United have a good relationship.
The two teams have organised a number of friendlies in recent years, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer playing two consecutive years of retirement matches and his team-mates playing against Espanyol after winning the Champions League.
Neither side wants the game to be too intense and create unnecessary conflicts.
Born in the Espanyol academy, Halque is tall and handsome, with excellent defensive hardness and position-picking ability, and is also one of the best defensive players in his age group.
He won the Copa del Rey in 2006 and reached the final of the League Cup in 2007 before being named captain.
But such a good player would have had a good chance of being selected for the national team.
But a year later, on August 9, 2009, he died suddenly in Naples, and even Raul, who was far away in the United States, felt great grief.
At that time, it was the opening match of the Huaguo "Weifang Cup", and the Huaguo national youth team and the Espanyol youth team also held a minute's silence ceremony.
Levi stood up and looked at Halke's face, he happened to have seen the news.
Therefore, it seems unnatural to accept the friendly gesture of the other party.
"Well done." Halk said.
Levi was a little dazed, and the latter then added: "I mean playing at Barcelona..."
Well, Espanyol fans say the same.
Levi signaled to his teammates that he was okay, and Chika, who had knocked him down, came over to greet him.
Ferguson chewed gum and danced.
"You take a free-kick."
Scholes said Cristiano Ronaldo did not return and Hargreaves was not on the pitch.
Then he pointed to the sidelines and said, "What does the old man mean." ”
Levi then took the football, glanced at Ferguson on the sidelines, and exchanged a few words with his teammates.
The Espanyol players lined up in a human wall.
Standing outside the box, Levi took a deep breath, stepped back, ran and aimed at the top right corner of the goal.
Goalkeeper Christian was watching Levi's movements, guessing the way of the ball.
After seeing Levi's powerful movements, his body began to move slowly.
In everyone's eyes, Levi's leg went around the top of the ball and his body jerked away.
Christian pounced to the right.
Behind him, Scholes quickly cut in and slammed the relay to the left of the goal.
The soccer ball goes around the wall and into the net.
'It was an unexpectedly bold attempt from Manchester United, Levi was a good dribbling player, he made a really nice feint and Paul Scholes was just as brilliant as he was on goal.
"Hey, it's La Masia. This is familiar to Barcelona teammates, and it is also so energetic to play Espanyol. ”
Zhang Lu said.
Ferguson looked at his watch, thinking that he would have to replace the kid somewhere.
Friendly matches, but not very friendly.
The Espanyol players stared at the Manchester United players who were already hugging in celebration.
The same thought pops up in my head:
You guys who play tactics have dirty hearts!