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Chapter 675 Bernard: Why did Li Rui leave?

On March 2009, 3, in the 4th round of the Premier League, Manchester United went to St. James' Park for an away game against Newcastle.

Although Manchester United has been in good form recently and is already the leader in the league, Newcastle, which sits at home, played proactively after the start. Newcastle is now in the relegation zone, and the relegation situation is not optimistic. Now, every game, Every point, even every goal, is extremely precious to Newcastle, a former Premier League team.

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The pace of the game was fast, but the cameras on the scene were frequently aimed at the stands of St. James' Park. Today, Li Rui appeared in the stands of St. James' Park. This was his first time after being injured for nearly 4 months. Came to the stands to watch the game.Li Rui naturally became the focus of the camera lens, and his actions in the stands were photographed from time to time.

In the 11th minute, Newcastle, who were playing at home, scored the first goal. This was Gutierrez passing a high ball in the midfield. Martins competed with Brown in the frontcourt. Running forward, Enrique sent a through ball, and Martins, like a black lightning, broke into the Manchester United penalty area with the ball. Facing the attacking van der Sar, he chose to volley from a close corner and the ball scored. up.

Seeing that Martins broke the goal of the Manchester United team, Li Rui stood up regretfully. He shook his head. For the Manchester United team, this match cannot be lost. The match between Manchester United and Newcastle was played at noon on Monday, and Previously, the other top three games in the Premier League have ended. Chelsea beat Portsmouth 1-0 away, Arsenal also defeated Leeds United 3-1 at Elland Road Stadium, and Liverpool beat Sunderland 2-0 at home. , The league's championship opponents have all won, and Manchester United must avoid the possibility of losing points.Now, the league has reached the sprint stage, and any game should not be careless.

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After conceding the goal, Manchester United, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, launched a fierce attack on Newcastle's goal.

This is the first time for Li Rui to watch a game after being injured. He saw that Cristiano Ronaldo is really doing well, and he already has the appearance of the team's offensive core. It's no wonder that the American boss is so confident.

Li Rui began to imagine how he would lead the team to attack if he was on the field. He was comparing himself with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Gradually, Li Rui discovered that the current Cristiano Ronaldo is like himself two years ago. At this time, on the court, he thinks more about his own goals and some opportunities to create opportunities for his teammates. able to grasp.

At this time, Li Rui was also emotional in the stands. He should thank Ferguson. It was Ferguson who trained Li Rui to be the captain, so that Li Rui felt the responsibility of the captain's armband. Li Rui also paid more attention to what he could do for the team on the court. The contribution brought, how to lead the team to win.On the court, Li Rui is not only thinking about scoring goals, but also doing a better job of grasping the timing of passing the ball and creating opportunities for his teammates.

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This game is more like a performance of a personal hero called Cristiano Ronaldo.

In the 31st minute of the first half, Manchester United equalized the score. Rooney was knocked down by Newcastle defender Taylor. Manchester United won a penalty.Cristiano Ronaldo took a penalty kick to the left of the goal. Newcastle goalkeeper Harper judged the wrong direction, 1:1!

The second half had just started, Cristiano Ronaldo took the ball, he was fouled by Gremi, Manchester United got a free kick 27 meters from the back of the goal, Cristiano Ronaldo took the free kick himself, it was a high quality With a free kick, the football went straight to the upper left corner of the goal, and Manchester United overtook Newcastle 2:1.

This was also the final score of the game, and Manchester United won with difficulty by virtue of Cristiano Ronaldo's wonderful performance.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is the focus of this game. However, off the field, Li Rui, who came to watch the away game today, is the biggest focus. After the game, Li Rui went to the hotel where Manchester United stayed to meet his teammates We were immediately surrounded by media reporters. Countless microphones were stretched out, all wanting to hear what this star who won the World Footballer and the European Ballon d'Or has something to say, especially when Li Rui was injured. It has been very low-key for a while, which makes the media very depressed.

Li Rui seemed to be in a good mood. He said with a smile, "I don't have time to accept too many interviews. I can't answer the questions even if you have so many reporters. Just this reporter." Journalist.

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"The Times" reporter Bernard was very happy that Li Rui chose to accept his interview. He had already thought about the question in his mind and asked: "Mr. Li, this is the first time you have come to the stadium since you were injured. How do you feel?"

Li Rui smiled and said: "This time I came to the stands to watch the game. For me, watching my teammates play football but not being able to play the game is simply a great torture."

Bernard asked again: "Manchester United won today, Cristiano Ronaldo's performance, do you have anything to say?"

Li Rui said: "I'm very happy to see the team win, Cristiano? His performance was great, and that free kick was beautiful."

Bernard smiled slyly: "Aren't you worried about losing your main position after returning from injury?"

Li Rui had already prepared for such a question. He smiled and said: "There is nothing to worry about. I believe in my own strength. I think that when I come back from injury, it will be a big deal for Alex." A happy annoyance, but, for the team, it's good. Besides, Cristiano and I don't overlap, we can complement each other, just like before."

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Bernard obviously had some problems and he had already had a secret case. He asked again, "For a long time, there have been endless news about your transfer. After returning from injury, if you find that Manchester United is no longer what you imagined, Will you choose to leave? If you leave?"

This question made Li Rui a little annoyed, but he knew that he really couldn't answer this question casually, so Li Rui smiled slightly.Said: "I am very happy at Manchester United, I think this answer represents what I mean."

Bernard didn't seem to see Li Rui's impatience, and asked persistently, "We heard that you will be put on the transfer market by the club. Regarding this news, can you assure Manchester United fans that you will stay at Manchester United? ?”

Li Rui stared at the fat face in front of him and replied, "I can only say that if I had a choice, I would stay at Old Trafford forever. I like this stadium."

Bernard's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, "Do you mean that you can't decide your own future?"

With a mocking smile on the corner of Li Rui's mouth, he said, "I hope I can."

Bernard keenly grasped something from Li Rui's self-deprecating words.

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The next day, Bernard, a columnist for The Times, wrote an article in which Bernard made a bold prediction in the eyes of everyone. He said that in the context of the international financial crisis, The heavily indebted Glazer family can no longer stand the smell of cheese called 'Li Rui'. In the summer transfer market, Li Rui will definitely leave Manchester United, which will also create the highest transfer record in football history.

This article by Bernard did not attract too many people's attention, especially for Manchester United fans. The Times reporter's words are a bit like a nightmare. They don't think the team's flag will leave.

As for the incompatibility of Li Rui and Cristiano Ronaldo that the media advocated after returning from injury, Manchester United fans don't think it is a big problem. In their view, before Li Rui was injured, Li Rui was Manchester United's As the core and banner of the attack, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of Li Rui's main helpers. After Li Rui returns from injury, everything will return to the way it was before.

In this regard, Bernard said in his next article "Why I Said Li Rui Will Leave": Manchester United's No. 7 is no longer willing to play a supporting role. After Li Rui returned from injury, Manchester United will no longer face It is a question of whether the two can coexist, but a question of who is the flag of the team. Of course, many people will say that Li Rui is the flag, which means that between Manchester United No. 10 and Manchester United No. 7, Someone might be leaving, and what we're saying is that Li Rui is worth tens of millions of pounds more than Cristiano Ronaldo...

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3月8日，2008-2009赛季英格兰足总杯四分之一比赛，曼联队客场4:0大胜富勒姆，克里斯蒂亚诺罗纳尔多独中四元。

On March 3th, in the second round of the 11-2008 Champions League quarter-final match, Manchester United defeated Inter Milan 2009:2 at home, eliminated the Nerazzurri with a total score of 1:3, and entered the Champions League. Quarterfinals.In this game, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice.

All of a sudden, the media gave all the words of praise to Cristiano Ronaldo, and a kind of argument was also spreading, that is, Manchester United can still be invincible without Li Rui, because they still have Cristiano Ronaldo.

And Cristiano Ronaldo also expressed his ambition in a subsequent interview with the BBC, "I hope to be the team's banner, which will motivate me to play harder."

When a BBC reporter asked Cristiano Ronaldo, "As far as we know, Li Rui's captaincy in Manchester United is higher."

Cristiano Ronaldo said with a bad face, "That was before."

At this time, everyone began to pay attention to the article of the "Times" reporter named Bernard. Obviously, as Bernard said, Cristiano Ronaldo began to be unwilling to be a supporting role.

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Today is the first time for Li Rui to train with a ball. He has been away from football for four months. Therefore, when Li Rui felt the contact between the football and the surface of his feet again today, he seemed more excited. It has been a long time. This feeling.

Li Rui's training with the ball was a big day. Outside the Carrington training base, hundreds of reporters came. They all wanted to witness Li Rui's first touch of the ball after more than 4 months of injury. This is also the public relations manager of the Manchester United club. Phil's hype, he upholds the meaning of the Glazer family, which is to convey a message to the outside world, that is, Li Rui is recovering well, there is no problem, there is no need to worry.

In fact, Li Rui did recover much better than expected.

While this relieved the Glazer family, it strengthened the Yankee's determination to push Li Rui into the transfer market, because, thinking of Li Rui's injury at the time, George Glazer was sweating , At that time, he thought of Li Rui's possible 'worth shrinking', that was distressing, so the Glazer family almost made up their minds, no matter what, they must sell Li Rui when he is the most valuable, Yankees are fragile His heart couldn't bear the blow of Li Rui being injured again.Now, the biggest concern of the Glazer family is Ferguson's opposition to selling Li Rui. However, with Cristiano Ronaldo's performance getting better and better, the Glazer family has also begun to have the confidence to showdown with Ferguson.

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After a simple touch training, every time Li Rui touched the ball, he won applause from the reporters on the spot and the Manchester United fans outside the field. Some fans even shed tears of excitement, which also moved Li Rui very much. He knew that the fans We still love him so much and have not forgotten all the contributions he made for Manchester United.

Ferguson looked at Li Rui with love and love in his eyes, "The injury doesn't heal in a day, let's stop here today, go home and rest."

"It's okay, I feel great, the feeling of being able to play football is simply wonderful." Li Rui said excitedly.

Ferguson is very serious about Li Rui's injury and recovery. Of course, he will not allow Li Rui to be willful. He glared at Li Rui and said, "Let's go here. If it takes too long to touch the ball for the first time, it's not right for you. The injury has an effect."

Li Rui could only carefully unload the football, stepped on it, and said with a sigh, "I can't wait to play."

Ferguson smiled and patted Li Rui on the shoulder, "Go, go to the sauna room for a while to relieve fatigue, and then take a shower."

The reporters on the sidelines saw that Ferguson doted on Li Rui so much, they began to doubt their own judgment, because everyone could see how incredible it was for Ferguson to agree to sell Li Rui.

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Just when Li Rui had started touch training and was recovering well, and his return from injury was getting closer and closer, Manchester United ran into trouble.

On March 3th, the 14th round of the league, Manchester United played Liverpool at home.

The match between the two sides at Anfield this season, Manchester United 3:3 Liverpool, this is the only time the Red Army has scored more than 13 goal in the past 1 games between the two sides.

Before the game, the media was also generally optimistic about Manchester United, who played at home. Manchester United won nearly 4 home games against Liverpool.In addition, Cristiano Ronaldo has been in hot form recently. This game is also the 150th time that Cristiano Ronaldo has represented Manchester United in the Premier League. He chanted the slogan of stepping on Liverpool's corpse and going one step closer to the league title.

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The progress of the game also seemed to be expected by the media. Manchester United took the lead in the 23rd minute. Anderson made a direct pass to the left side of the penalty area. Reina knocked down Park Ji-sung. The referee Willy awarded a penalty kick. Cristiano Ronaldo stood at the penalty spot , the 150th start in the Premier League, Cristiano Ronaldo made a penalty kick. This is the Portuguese's 28th goal this season, including 20 league goals. This also makes Cristiano Ronaldo's goals increase. To the first place in the scorer list.

There were thunderous cheers at Old Trafford, and the live commentator was also broadcasting loudly, saying that this was Manchester United's 700th Premier League goal at home.

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Li Rui also applauded the goal from the stands. He is a member of the Manchester United team, so of course he is happy for the team's goal.

However, just 5 minutes later, Liverpool tied the score. Skrtel kicked the ball with a big kick. Van der Sar's ten fingers off, the score 1:1! !
Liverpool overtook the score in the 44th minute. Gerrard broke into the right side of the penalty area and was tackled from behind by Evra. The referee Willy decisively awarded a penalty kick. Van der Sar was given a yellow card for delaying time. Gerrard shot a low shot from the bottom right corner Into the net, Manchester United 1:2 Liverpool.

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More than 70 minutes into the second half, Manchester United was still 1:2 behind at home. Although Manchester United worked hard on the court, the offensive effect was not good.

"Cristiano Ronaldo took the ball - he chose a long shot - the Portuguese should trust his teammates more." Commentator Taibi criticized Cristiano Ronaldo.

At this time, the camera frequently focused on Li Rui in the stands, and Li Rui's face was solemn.

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Manchester United suffered a double blow in the 76th minute. In the first half, Vidic, who fell from the top and caused the team to concede a goal, made another low-level error. He stopped the ball and was intercepted by Gerrard and almost got a single goal. Vidic had no choice but to foul and was sent off with a red card .Aurelio scored a free kick from 25 yards from the right. Van der Sar did not react to the goal.Manchester United 1:3 Liverpool.

At this time, Li Rui sighed in the stands. He knew that the team lost the game, because whether it was Cristiano Ronaldo, Rooney or Nani, they all lost their composure. Either go it alone, or choose a long-range shot, which will have no effect except wasting opportunities and time.

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In the end, the score of this game was Manchester United 1:4 Liverpool. In stoppage time of the whole game, Liverpool goalkeeper Reina made a long pass. O'Shea did not mark the man tightly. Dossena lobbed his left foot into the net from outside the arc of the penalty area. .

At the end of the game, when Dossena ran wildly to celebrate the goal amidst the boos of Old Trafford, when Gerrard roared at the camera behind the corner flag, the camera gave Li Rui in the stands a big A close-up of Li Rui turning his head away, the camera followed his back until he was out of sight.

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