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Chapter 632 Use Zhenghe to Win by Surprise

"Sun Tzu's Art of War" says: "Use righteousness to win with odds."

Manchester United puts up a posture and uses running to block the backcourt space to the maximum extent, uses the body to block the opponent's shot, and uses pressing and even fouls to hinder the breakthrough of Messi and Neymar.

It is strange to use a quick counterattack or even take the lead with an attack formation that the opponent did not expect.

Of course, using fouls and verbal provocations to tease the opponent's nerves, in Sun Wu's view, this is also strange.

Sun Wu's series of performances won him a yellow card, but in comparison, Manchester United obviously took advantage.

Neymar also paid the price of a yellow card for his impulsiveness. He tried to hit Sun Wu with his head, so he didn't hit the referee.

Barcelona goalkeepers Pinto and Thiago Motta received yellow cards for the fierce conflict.

Harvey and Pique, who led the siege of the referee, also received yellow cards. Among them, Pique will accumulate three yellow cards and miss the next round.

The bad habit of Barcelona players besieging the referee has been repeatedly mentioned in recent years. Just a few months ago, UEFA also stipulated that besieging the referee is not allowed, and the leader will be warned or even shown a yellow card.

Counting this conflict, Manchester United only got two yellow cards, while Barcelona got four...

But this is not the most important thing. In the next 10 minutes of the first half, the mentality of the Barcelona players was obviously unbalanced. Messi and Neymar did not choose to pass the ball after several successful breakthroughs. Vido came with a long shot.

Pochettino and Mike Phelan on the sidelines looked at each other, both twitching at the corners of their mouths.

"You said... did he do it on purpose?"

"Maybe maybe maybe it should be...according to the "Sun" statistics, he ranks first in the world in the number of stadium riots every year..."

After the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, Sun Wu went to the referee quite dissatisfied, "That Brazilian's diving was not punished, sir, I think..."

Pique on the side said angrily: "Didn't Neymar get a yellow card?!"

Sun Wu was stunned for a moment and nodded in agreement, then turned his head and continued to say to the referee: "That Brazilian headbutted me... no, it was an attack, and he attacked the referee. Shouldn't he get a yellow card? This is provoking the referee. authority!"

Rakitic couldn't listen anymore, and put his arms around Sun Wu tightly, "Best, let's talk!"

"Ivan, don't make trouble, I haven't finished talking yet!"

"Best!" Messi grabbed Sun Wu's arm tightly with his right hand and quickened his pace...

in front of the TV screen.

Seeing this scene, Guardiola sighed deeply, "When you play against Best, this kind of thing always happens...he can always find opportunities to make trouble, this...is considered a talent!"

"Well, the most important thing is that he doesn't suffer every time..." Patrick licked his lips, "When I see him on the field, I'm always on tenterhooks..."

"This game..." Guardiola hesitated for a moment before saying: "It is said that Martino let Messi freely choose his position on the field?"

"It was reported by the media." Patrick answered concisely.

"Look at it again. If Messi continues to play a virtual center, Manchester United has a great chance of scoring three points in this game."

……

"It's an unforgettable 45 minutes." Zhan Jun said with a smile on his face, "Of course, this is for Manchester United fans.

Although suppressed by Barcelona for a long time, the ball possession rate dropped to less than [-]%, but Thomas Muller's goal after the opening blitz gave Manchester United the lead. "

"Barcelona, ​​which was behind, attacked aggressively. There were 14 shots in the first half but only 4 were on target. De Gea only made one save."

"It is worth noting that 14 of these 6 shots occurred after the riot." Zhang Lu laughed and said, "How should I put it... the riot caused by Sun Wu had a very obvious effect! "

"Hahahaha..." Zhan Jun laughed and nodded, "The mentality of the Barcelona players has obviously been affected, and none of the six shots hit the target proves this!"

"But after a 15-minute intermission, the Barcelona players will definitely calm down in the second half." Zhang Lu put away his smile, "So, the next 45 minutes is the focus."

……

In the locker room, Pochettino praised all the players on the field without hesitation, and even praised Thomas Muller with blushing words.

A few months after coming to Manchester United, Erwa, who had been frowning because of her unsatisfactory career, finally showed her true nature, and the dressing room was filled with cheerful air.

"Messi's position is likely to change in the second half." Pochettino began to arrange tactical details, "He may appear on the right side, threatening the goal with breakthroughs or points in the ribs. Therefore, in the second half, Best, your position needs to return slightly. withdraw."

"clear."

"Phil Jones, you don't need to stare at Messi, stand still and pay attention to the positions of Neymar and Sanchez. They are likely to enter the penalty area from the middle or the other side to respond, and Messi will hand it over to Motta and Evra."

Pochettino hesitated for a moment and turned to look at Griezmann, "Anthony, you have to work harder in the second half. There are three defensive midfielders in this game and there is a lack of players on the left."

"No problem." Griezmann nodded, "Alves moves forward, and I will follow him."

"It depends." Pochettino pointed to Sun Wu.

"I'll give you the signal." Sun Wu clapped his hands, "If you just keep defending, it's hard to defend."

Facing a team with a strong ball-handling ability like Barcelona, ​​blindly defending will only allow the opponent's central defender to take on the tasks of the midfielder or even the central midfielder, freeing up more manpower and energy to focus on offense.

You must know that Manchester United is different from Schalke 04 two years ago. Apart from the lack of tacit understanding and fighting spirit, Manchester United can't even find a purely defensive midfielder.

"I gave the signal, Griezmann, you have a little position to find the space behind Alves." Sun Wu explained carefully: "Thomas Muller and I will come to meet you."

"Also, Evra, don't assist in the second half, even if Griezmann's counterattack is blocked, your goal is Messi, even when it is a counterattack."

"Thomas, move to the right when counterattacking." Sun Wu looked at Valencia, "Neymar is a guy who doesn't like to return to defense, and Alba also likes assists very much. When counterattacking, you need to provide a long pass. .”

Valencia was a little excited and nodded vigorously.

Morgan, the jersey administrator in the corner, whispered to Mike Phelan: "I seem to see Roy Keane again..."

"Yeah, but he's also a bit like Cantona."

"Indeed, I think Pochettino should let him wear the captain's armband!"

Seeing Jesus raising his wrist, Sun Wu got up and clapped his hands vigorously and looked around.

"It's almost time."

"Remember, this is Old Trafford, this is the Theater of Dreams, and here we are the protagonists!"

(End of this chapter)