Grass roots glory

Chapter 922 Don't Play With Fire

Manchester United has been winless for three consecutive games, and they have only stayed at the top of the standings for one game. They have not yet realized what it feels like, and the rankings began to drop unstoppable.The two consecutive draws in the league have opened the gap between them and the top-ranked teams.

Chelsea has two wins and one draw with seven points. Last season's champions Manchester City and Liverpool both had two wins and one loss with six points. Both have more points than Manchester United, which has one win, two draws and five points.

These are all direct opponents in the title race. Now they have collectively overtaken Manchester United, and Tottenham, who have five points behind them, are still holding on. Even Arsenal, who have three consecutive draws, are only one goal away from Manchester United.

The Premier League championship situation has always been the most complicated among the five major leagues, and it is also destined that every game from the beginning of the season may be related to the overall situation of each BIG6 team.

The situation is already very serious. If Van Gaal continues to do this, Manchester United will repeat the tragedy of last season, and the middle of the standings is beckoning to them.

Zhou Tiancheng came to the Carrington base for training normally, which surprised him. As soon as he arrived at the gate, he was surrounded by a group of reporters.Like he just scored a crucial game-winning goal.

"Zhou, did you watch Manchester United's last game? Do you have any regrets?"

"Is this the first time you have been treated like this? May I ask what do you think of Van Gaal and the team's tactical execution when you were away?"

"Do you think that Van Gaal could ban you permanently? Like he even banned Ribery in the Bayern team?"

"If this continues, would you consider leaving in the near future ... maybe the winter transfer period, or at the end of the season?"

Zhou Tiancheng roughly heard the curiosity of these several aspects, he just smiled.

go?
Even if you want to leave, you can't be the one who leaves, can you?
What about trouble?In Manchester United's situation, I chose to come, and leave after one season?
Besides, isn't this equivalent to admitting defeat?

Is there anything wrong with myself?

But for the last game, Zhou Tiancheng did have something to say.

"I watched the first two games that I didn't win. To be honest, I felt very sad. I didn't have the chance to help the team win these two games that should have been won without discussion. The offense was seriously hindered. If I can get a chance, this This situation must end immediately. We have ambitions to do great things this season, and there is no turning back now."

After Zhou Tiancheng finished speaking, the eyes of these reporters lit up. No matter what Zhou Tiancheng wanted to express or not, the latest reports sent by the reporters all speculated according to their own ideas.

"Zhou Tiancheng is suspected of secretly criticizing Manchester United's tactics!"

"Bombshell! Zhou Tiancheng hit the nail on the head and pointed the finger at the facts. Can Van Gaal continue to play?"

"The generals are out of harmony? Zhou Tiancheng secretly criticized the coach for the first time. The stubborn Van Gaal is ruining the hope of the Red Devils' rise."

"Rivaldo, Ribery, Tony...does Van Gaal dare to ban Zhou Tiancheng this time?"

"Father of God! A man who has never regarded himself as a god——Unveiling Van Gaal's character code: Why are you always at odds with superstars?"

When Zhou Tiancheng came to the team for training, he just looked at Van Gaal and didn't even greet him politely. Maybe it was because the team hadn't won these few games, and the tactics he arranged were not [-]% implemented by the players. Van Gaal I was always upset.He likes to see a team that absolutely executes its tactical intentions and produces results, and he will never allow it to be questioned.

When Giggs saw Van Gaal early in the morning, he took a newspaper he bought casually, and at the same time carefully observed Zhou Tiancheng on the training ground. After a while, he himself laughed: "Louis, Zhou is really an interesting person." , he is still so focused."

"Of course, unless he wants to continue this state. In my team, no amount of fame will work. Zhou is very smart. He knows this." Van Gaal kept his head up, his hands behind his back and looked at The players warm up.

Giggs held back his laughter and handed him the newspaper in his hand: "Are you sure? You may have paid too little attention to Zhou."

Van Gaal took it over, glanced at it briefly, and the expression on his face immediately became quite wonderful.

Giggs was really worried that he would rush to the training ground to find Zhou Tiancheng and get angry, so he coughed lightly and said, "Louis, calm down. Ed told you to come and find him when you have time... About Zhou Things, you know, it's not your decision that he can come."

It is very necessary for Giggs to add this sentence, it is to remind him that the matter is not small, and don't get too rigid with Zhou Tiancheng.

The club CEO Woodward looked for him, and Van Gaal had to go there. He was in a very bad mood now, and he rushed to the court with a black face and shouted: "Everyone is moving, are you awake? Ryan, you are here watching Watch them, don't let these boys continue to be lazy."

Giggs shook his hand and could only nod helplessly.

……

"Luis, now I need you to explain what happened to the team in the last few games."

Ed Woodward sat on his office chair, looked at Van Gaal opposite him, leaned back slightly, and spoke slowly.

Don't look at the time when Zhou Tiancheng was invited, the two came together and seemed to have a good relationship, but at this time Woodward had the confidence and showed his majesty.

Today, it is clear that he needs to be held accountable, but he did not expect Van Gaal to be very confident. He stood up and asked confidently: "Ed, are you here to hold me accountable on behalf of the club? The team is indeed in some troubles. I There is no problem with the tactics, but the players don't understand. Give me time, the team has the final say."

Woodward lit a cigar, rolled his eyelids slightly, watched Van Gaal defend himself, then stood up and said: "So how did you prepare before the start of the season? What have you been doing for so long? Why? We were able to win the first game so beautifully? I'm afraid it's more than that, isn't it? Luis."

Woodward's voice was not loud, but he was not arrogant. Three consecutive questions made the irritable Van Gaal move his lips, standing still and not knowing what to do.

Woodward signaled him to sit down, just now to test Van Gaal's attitude, so he didn't go around in circles: "Is it related to Zhou? Louis, what mistake did he make? Is it really just as rumored?"

Van Gaal already knew what the club wanted to ask. He took a deep breath and just emphasized: "If I want to control this team, I have to make everyone listen to me!"

Woodward nodded slightly: "Of course there is no problem, but the cause of this matter has nothing to do with Zhou, so, Louis, this matter is your impulsiveness. Is it unfair to say so?"

Van Gaal knew that he was in the wrong, but he still straightened his body and looked directly at Woodward. His arrogance supported him so that he could not be defeated so easily. He just emphasized: "I am the head coach of the team. In the Premier League they call me Boss, don't you believe me? Don't stretch your hands too far!"

Woodward smiled, he didn't mind Van Gaal's attitude, walked up to Van Gaal, and said calmly: "That's right, Louis, you do have enough power to control the team. But the club wants The most important thing is the results. You have to understand, I am not forcing you, it is the bosses who pay the money. They bought Zhou in the hope of helping the team with his ability. With his ability alone, he suppressed Bayern in the Bundesliga. After a few seasons, what are you going to do now? And it has indeed affected the team's performance, and I can't speak for you. In the past, you could kill many stars. This is your way. But you can't do that to him .Joe Glazer, the owner, told me that if he can't see the team back to the top of the table as quickly as possible, he will reconsider your future, even if you pay liquidated damages... So, Louis, if you can't think of anything else Way, Louis, I advise you, don’t play with fire, be careful not to burn yourself.”

(End of this chapter)