Father Green

Chapter 226: The best defense is offense
Just when Ter Stegen changed direction and wanted to catch the ball, Giggs suddenly appeared in this area, and then did not stop the ball to adjust, and directly hit the goal with a kick.

The football flew over the half-throwed German kid, and finally flew into the empty goal that was not guarded.

"Gigs—"

"Grass!!" Charlotte swears on the sidelines. Before the game, his main defense targets are concentrated on Rooney and Van Persie. After all, these two big strikers are the most threatening existence in the Premier League. Beware of neglecting the old and solid Ryan Giggs.

"Damn Wanglaoji!! If you don't retire at the age of 38, it's a disaster!" Charlotte's teeth itched in anger.His tactics are based on the premise that both sides are tied. Now that the opponent is ahead, it will be difficult to fight.Considering that the old fox on the opposite side will definitely take advantage of a goal and slowly find his own loopholes to fight back, Charlotte finds it very tricky.

"What is Wanglaoji?" John Best naturally did not understand this kind of herbal tea drink.

The assistant coach Wilkins on one side gave the kid a blank look: "Now is the time to struggle with this?"

Charlotte gritted her teeth, and came to the sidelines to grab the dead ball and pull Sturridge over: "Tell the boys, let's keep playing like this. Forget about that damn goal!"

Sturridge nodded, and returned to the field with Charlotte's instructions.

After the game restarted, Charlotte's guess was confirmed.Manchester United adopted a steady tactical approach from the very beginning of this game, and after this goal they played more easily.

Rodriguez took the ball from the left and launched an offensive. Valencia completely entangled him. Colombia had no other choice but to hand the ball to Lallana in the middle.

The captain of the Saints was posted by Rooney as soon as he took the ball and turned around. Lallana was a little surprised, why did you, a striker, run to the position of a central midfielder to defend?
Caught off guard, the two made physical contact.Lallana's "hardware" conditions are naturally not as good as Lu Xiaopang, and Lallana almost lost the ball under the disadvantage. Fortunately, Wanyama who came over cooperated with him and continued to hold the ball.

"Okay, we saw that despite conceding a goal first, Charlotte didn't change tactics. Wanyama and Lallana had a one-two and Rooney was passed. Of course, the defense is not Lu Xiaopang's. Strengths, he just came here to interfere with the opponent's attack." Of course Zhan Jun tried his best to speak for Charlotte.

"Manchester United with a ball in their hands is calm, Charlotte is too young after all. Do you think Manchester United need to play a defensive counterattack against Southampton? In fact, Ferguson should lure you to press out, and then he has room to rush out." Andy Gray said.

Doesn't Charlotte know this truth?In fact, he knows, but can you really defend against a team like Manchester United?The only way to defend is to use offense. After all, the best defense is offense. This is a strategy written into the Art of War.

Lallana handed the ball to Icardi, but the Argentine didn't have a good chance and was destroyed by Northern Ireland defender Evans.

Fortunately, the Saints' frontcourt pressing was strong, and the pincer attack of Lallana and Sturridge snatched the ball from Carrick's feet again.

Sturridge played a high ball after hitting the ground from the wing, but he didn't go to the center Icardi, but to the far end of the goal.

Rodriguez who followed up stopped the ball and immediately raised his foot to hit the goal, but Ferdinand had noticed this early on and flew to block the football from the baseline.

Southampton's corner kick, Lallana kicks the ball out.Nkuru hit the ball, but it was slightly higher, and the ball hit the crossbar of the goal. The ball bounced back and was cleared by Cleverly.

But Cleverley's clearance ball did not go far, and Wanyama at the front of the penalty area got the football.Taking a glance inside the penalty area, just when everyone thought he was about to hit the high ball again, he suddenly took a long shot.

The football cut through the air like a cannonball and flew towards Manchester United's goal. Evans was taken aback. He heard the sound of breaking through the air from a long distance away.

De Gea was shaken by Evans, and it was a little late when he saw the football.When the Spaniard still tried his best to throw out, he wanted to block the ball.

Charlotte on the sidelines half-raised his hands, staring at Manchester United's goal. His movements were the same as those of the [-] Saints fans at home in the stands. It seems that this goal can be won? !

Unfortunately, the football was slightly higher than the crossbar and flew into the stands.

"Fack!!" Charlotte's half-raised hands were about to cheer, but they could only smash down in anger.

"We are short of luck." Wilkins worried that his impatience would affect Charlotte's judgment, so he spoke comforting words.

"I'm fine, Dean!" Charlotte naturally understood what her assistant meant. After all, they had worked together for a season, and the coaching staff had a very good understanding with each other.

Looking at his watch, the game has been going on for 10 minutes, Charlotte waved: "Gary!"

Gary Monk ran down from the coach's bench and came to Charlotte's side.

Charlotte covered her lips with her hand: "You and John keep an eye on Manchester United's data, I may need it at any time."

There are many lip language experts in the Premier League, and Charlotte has to guard against them.

Gary Monk nodded to indicate that he understood, and then went to the last row of the coach's bench to find John Best, Charlotte's brainless fan. Best stared at the computer software in his hand from time to time. Notes are marked on the computer.

On the coaching bench of the visiting team, Ferguson's first assistant coach Mike Whelan frowned: "It's different from what we expected. Southampton's offense is still very threatening."

Ferguson nodded, and he also noticed this.I originally wanted to attract the opponent, but I didn't expect that Southampton, who was pressed out, really created some problems for Manchester United's defense.

"Wait and see, anyway, we are leading by one goal, and we are not the ones to worry about."

From the beginning of the game, Southampton turned on the fast mode.As long as you get the ball, you will speed up and hit the opponent's defense line as soon as possible.Several opportunities were created during the period, but they were all resolved by Manchester United's excellent defense.

Once Southampton loses the ball, they immediately start a counter-robbery on the spot.Even forward players like Icardi and Sturridge have mud stains on their jerseys, which shows how turbulent the frontcourt is pressing.But this also ensures Southampton's defense, at least they have never let Manchester United catch a chance.

"If he fights so hard, he won't be afraid of his physical breakdown in the second half?" Ferguson glanced at the young man next door, but couldn't figure out what he was thinking.

No. 30 minutes, Southampton's attack again failed to achieve results.The ball was taken by Manchester United, and Carrick split the side to Valencia immediately, and Valencia immediately dialed the ball and started to counterattack.

Danny Rose immediately turned around and chased back, and the speed of both of them was not slow.But Valencia is dribbling, so his speed is somewhat limited.Danny Rose, who let go of the girl, quickly chased Valencia, and directly held the opponent's jersey in a hidden place.

The Ecuadorians obviously understood that they could not get rid of each other, so they immediately passed the football.

Van Persie in the middle took off and headed Valencia's pass back to Rooney.As soon as Lu Xiaopang stopped the ball, Wanyama already made a fierce tackle on the ground.

In order not to waste this excellent counterattack opportunity, Rooney immediately transferred the ball to the other side.

The ball went out, but Wanyama collided with Rooney.The referee on duty, Olivier, wanted to whistle Southampton for a foul, but saw that Giggs had already caught up with the football on the other side, so he immediately raised his hands forward with his whistle in his mouth - the attack was favorable!
"Manchester United's counterattack, Southampton be careful!"

"Saints are in danger, Giggs!! Here we go again!!"

Giggs took the ball and wanted to pass Carvajal completely, but at the age of 38, he no longer has the advantage of speed.Carvajal naturally understood the opponent's threat. He blocked the Welsh veteran with his arm and then tackled the ball directly from behind.

I don't know if the ball was shoveled or not. Anyway, he did. Giggs was put directly by the Spanish full-back.

Avery didn't say anything, and immediately blew the whistle to signal Southampton's foul.

"It's a tactical foul. Carvajal obviously knows that if Giggs is allowed to pass, or if he is given some space to pass the ball, then the threat is huge. He dare not take this risk."

"Carvajal accepted the referee's yellow card very calmly. This is an intentional foul in itself and Southampton fouled twice in five seconds to hinder Manchester United's attack. A yellow card is also acceptable. "

Giggs, who was brought down, did not stand up immediately. After the Manchester United team doctor entered the field, he gave the veteran a simple treatment.

"There is no major problem. After the treatment by the team doctor, Giggs stood on the sidelines again and waited to play."

But when the team doctor returned to the field, he whispered to Ferguson: "It's best not to play the whole game for Ryan. Although his condition and body are quite good, he is 38 after all."

Ferguson nodded. Naturally, he couldn't let Giggs play the whole game.The purpose of arranging the Welsh veteran to start this game is to use his experience to help Manchester United stabilize Southampton's opening attack and take the opportunity to find opportunities.

Judging from the previous goal, the veteran has completed his task perfectly, so the next thing will be handed over to his teammates.

However, Ferguson did not plan to change players now. After all, the time has come to 35 minutes, and it will be halftime after a while.