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Chapter 19 The first final at the new Wembley Stadium

Although it is impossible for Ferguson to let Dongfang Zhuo enter the big list, after all, the big list has not yet been announced. There is a lot of discussion and hype on the "Chinese Derby Finals" that is likely to appear on the Chinese mainland forums. Naturally, there is a mixture of capital forces, such as Tiansheng Media, which has been operating in a dismal manner.

Even the Australian international Emerton, who will play in the Asian Cup this summer, asked about it. Sun Wu was speechless. He is not a person who underestimates himself. Compared with Dongfang Zhuo, his chances of playing may be much higher.

Two days before the final, Mark Hughes announced the match roster internally, even the starting roster. After all, Blackburn is not a giant, and there are no picks on the bench. The strongest players are selected for each position. There is no secret to speak of.

The only change is the formation, which has been playing 442 this season, but it was changed to 451 in the final. Forward Roberts sat on the bench, McCarthy advanced alone, and "The Beast" Savage, who returned from injury at the end of the season, filled the midfield. Confront Manchester United's midfield with a numerical advantage.

Savage is a well-known villain in the Premier League, and he is also the most aggressive midfielder. He still holds the No.1 record in the Premier League yellow card list. 78 yellow cards have thrown No.2 by more than a dozen. In fact, in 2010, he After leaving the Premier League, the record of 89 yellow cards left has not been broken until eight years later.

There is a special reason why Mark Hughes chose Savage, because Savage was born in Manchester United's youth training, and was also the golden generation at the same time as Scholes, Giggs and Beckham. As the main striker, he won the 1992 Unfortunately, he was ruthlessly abandoned by Ferguson and didn't even play a game in the first team. After that, he moved to many clubs before switching to a defensive midfielder.

With nostalgia for old grudges and a counterattack, it has always been the most talked about scene on the football field.

On May 5, the whole Blackburn team set off to London to stay in a hotel, and warmed up and adapted to the venue at the new Wembley Stadium the next afternoon.

There are two biggest news hotspots in the Premier League during this period. One is that Mourinho, who is said to have achieved nothing this season, may be dismissed from get out of class. In mid-April, Chelsea was still biting Manchester United. Within, but since Chelsea was reversed by Blackburn in the FA Cup semi-finals, their momentum has plummeted. In the next four games, they lost two games and drew two games. Although Manchester United only won two games, they were still ahead of schedule. Won two rounds.

Sun Wu secretly muttered in his heart, according to the historical process, the magic bird should be dismissed next season, and won't be driven away by his own butterfly in advance, right?
Another hot topic was the return of the FA Cup final to Wembley Stadium after six years of wandering at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

Wembley has extraordinary significance to British football. It is not only the stadium where finals and key matches are often held, but also the only venue for the England national team to reach the top of the World Cup final. Converted to China... probably Wulihe court.

That England national captain Bobby Moore commented: "Wembley is the mecca of football."

However, after the demolition of the old Wembley Stadium, the construction of the new Wembley Stadium was not smooth sailing. In six years, due to safety accidents, rising material prices and other reasons, work was suspended five times. The suspension time exceeded one year, and the main contractor Multiplex Construction Company last The month just announced that the company was losing more than £7000m because of the construction of the stadium...

When Sun Wu saw these materials in the newspaper, he couldn't help admiring, what a conscience, in China, if they can't make money, let alone Wulihe, even the Bird's Nest, they dare to stop working!
The game is about to start tomorrow. Mark Hughes did not conduct tactical training today. The main purpose is to keep the players in shape, confirm Bentley's recovery, and adapt to the venue. After all, this new stadium is the first time to host an important event. finals.

"Have you read the newspaper?" Roberts winked and said, "It is said that the new Wembley has created a Guinness World Record!"

"What record?" Captain Nelson leaned over and asked.

Sun Wu pushed Roberts away, "You are disgusting!"

"The number of toilets seems to be more than 2600..." Bentley introduced solemnly: "There are also reporters who have counted... Unfortunately, after counting to 800, they really didn't stick to it."

Sun Wu also read this report. The reporter didn’t hold on because he couldn’t run… The mathematics level of ordinary British people really deserves to be complained by the Chinese.

"Oh, by the way, Davies is the first Englishman to score at the new Wembley Stadium." Savage grabbed Bentley's shoulder while doing stretching, and said: "Maybe it will be played tomorrow." Can score a goal!"

"Don't worry, Davis, I will give you an assist."

"Didi!" The assembled whistle interrupted everyone's chat.

Mark Hurst glanced at Sun Wu intentionally. This kid was talking to Savage with a smile on his face. He didn't seem to be nervous at all. On the contrary, Bentley and Peterson, who were two or three years older, were a little nervous. nervous.

"Manchester United's starting lineup is out." Patrick asked everyone to sit down, stood in the middle and said: "The goalkeeper is still Edwin van der Sar, the defense is Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Heinze, the midfielder is Carrick, Ferdinand. Letcher, Scholes, striker Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Giggs."

They are all in the same league, and they meet at least twice a season. Everyone knows that this is Manchester United's strongest lineup. The only surprise is that the veteran Giggs appeared on the front line instead of more midfield organization positions this season.

Sun Wu's eyelids kept jumping, tsk tsk, they are all masters who can at least become famous in the Premier League. After 50 years, at least half of them can be called legends.

"Dunn, retreat your position." Mark Hughes began to tell some people. Dunn is the most threatening player in the middle of Blackburn's midfield. The first thing that is needed is defense.

"Giggs and Ronaldo are likely to change positions frequently, especially Ronaldo's position is not fixed, and he often cuts in from the left to seek direct shots. Emerton, your assist range should be smaller."

"There is only McCarthy and you in the forward line. In the second half, we will adjust according to the situation."

"Mokona, don't make too much recovery, both Scholes and Carrick are good at long shots."

The team's main player, the captain of the South African national team with a braid in his back, nodded, and suddenly turned around and said, "Robbie, at least you can't get a card in the first half..."

"If you make a bet, Mokona, you will definitely lose..." McCarthy, who knows the national captain well, immediately laughed.

Savage spread his hands and smiled wryly, "I tried my best..."

"It doesn't matter." Mark Hughes heard the conversation behind and turned around and said, "But the time you get the yellow card determines when I will replace you."

Everyone laughed. Savage was injured most of the time this season. He played a total of 12 games, 7 of which were full, and received a total of 6 yellow cards...

Back at the hotel after disbanding, Patrick quietly pulled Sun Wu behind.

"If there is no accident, your chances of playing are not high..."

"It's okay." Sun Wu put the small bag on his shoulders, with a bright smile on his face, "No matter what kind of preparations, I'm ready."

(End of this chapter)