green showman

Chapter 711 Sun Wu's Rescue Plan

Sun Wu sat on the sofa in the office with his legs crossed, watching TV with a smile on his lips.

On the TV is "Match of the Day," the long-running weekly program of highlights and commentary, which Lineker has hosted since 1999.

"Similar things have happened in the history of the Premier League, but never after March." Lineker smiled at the camera: "In the 3-2007 season, the leader Arsenal and the second-ranked Chelsea United and third-placed Manchester United drew at the same time, but that was in November."

In the just-concluded 29th round of the Premier League, Manchester United, who played first, was tied away by West Bromwich Albion.

Immediately after the next day, Liverpool was tied by Sunderland, and at the last moment, the old Manchester United Wes Brown header equalized the score.

On the third day, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Tottenham at home. Hazard scored first, but Fellaini scored from a corner kick.

Manchester City, who played last, failed to escape bad luck. Tevez broke the deadlock in the 80th minute, but Everton's left back Baines scored a free kick 3 minutes later.

"The top four in the league, all four games were tied, and they were all 1-1, and they were all tied by the opponent in the last 10 minutes after scoring the first goal." Lineker said with emotion: "I admit this It's a coincidence, but are there other factors?"

Alan Hansen, the host partner of the program, nodded and said: "Physical fitness should be the most influential factor. The four teams have European missions, and they all have double matches in a week for several consecutive weeks. Among them, Manchester City even has a League Cup final. "

"But in fact, all teams have rotated." Lineker had a different opinion, "Manchester United's Griezmann, Thomas Mueller, and Schneiderlin didn't play, and Best only played half of the game. Contest.

Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea have also rotated, so I think fitness is a secondary factor. "

Alan Hansen shrugged, "That's because the bench is not deep enough."

"This is one reason. For example, Schneiderlin and Fletcher were absent. Manchester United used Thiago Motta and Pogba as a double midfielder. As a result, the center was wide open; for example, Liverpool Kagawa was absent due to injury. Although Coutinho was far away again. Score the goal, but the cooperation with teammates is obviously not tacit enough..."

"But, Alan, that's not the main reason." Lineker looked back at the screen, "Actually, the Premier League standings this season are quite surprising."

"It's really surprising that the teams in the championship group have not low scores."

"Yeah, generally speaking, the final score of the league champion is between 85 and 90 points, and the score of No.4 is between 70 and 75 points."

Lineker explained carefully: "But now we have only reached the 29th round, and there are still 9 league rounds. The leader Liverpool has scored 74 points, and the No.2 Manchester United has scored 72 points. If the next 9 rounds of the league go well, Their points are likely to be close to 100 points, and this season is likely to have more than 90 points but not win the league championship."

Sitting on the sofa, Sun Wu smacked his lips and said to Mike Phelan beside him: "This is too cruel, it's as tragic as a hat-trick and losing the game."

Mike Phelan ignored him and only looked down at the information in his hand.

Alan Hansen on the TV screen nodded and added: "The third and fourth ranked Chelsea and Manchester City both have 64 points, and the final points may reach 85 points. This score can compete for the league championship in previous seasons. "

"Of course, they still have direct battles with each other." Lineker said with a sudden smile, "Manchester United have an advantage in this regard. They have already killed Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City in the second half of the season. If the next round of the league If they can win the Double Red Club, Manchester United is likely to secure the leading position, because Liverpool have to face Manchester City and Chelsea."

"But if Liverpool kill Manchester United, they can extend their lead to 5 points!" Alan Hansen retorted dissatisfiedly, he is a famous Liverpool player, "However, Gary, your topic is too far away."

"Haha, I mean, these four teams have performed very well this season, which in itself is very surprising." Lineker brought the topic back, "It's based on one foundation."

"what?"

"The head coaches of these four teams took office just last summer." Lineker pointed his index finger at the four head coaches on the big screen, "Klopp came from Dortmund, Mourinho is The second entry to Stamford Bridge, Pochettino and Guardiola are internal transfers, but their style of play has undergone considerable changes."

"The changes in tactical thinking and tactical system have made league opponents very uncomfortable. Even Mourinho's tactics have changed a lot." Alan Hansen added: "Of course, there are also a large number of imported stars. .”

"Yes, Griezmann, Thomas Müller, Cavani, Shinji Kagawa, Gotze, Douglas Costa, Firmino, Thiago...these are all excellent transfers from other leagues. Star players, they have mostly done well in their first season in the Premier League."

Lineker continued: "But after more than half of the season, the characteristics and weaknesses of these four teams have gradually been thoroughly studied. In the case of weakened physical fitness caused by double-line or even third-line battles, the league opponents gradually adapt... ..."

"Gary, you mean, they hit the rookie wall?" Alan Hansen said with a laugh.

"You can put it this way." Lineker said with a smile: "Actually, none of these four teams has fully formed. The three teams except Chelsea have been very mediocre in defense this season. They rely on offense to defeat their opponents. Know that training offense can produce results faster than training defense."

"That's true." Alan Hansen nodded solemnly. "So, you could score goals immediately every time you transferred, but I needed two seasons of transition to gain a firm foothold."

"Hahaha..." Lineker laughed hard.

Lineker moved to Everton that year and immediately scored 34 goals to win the Golden Boot, and then moved to Barcelona the following year, scoring another 28 goals and performing a hat-trick in the national derby.

Alan Hansen coughed hard, "But, Gary, offense wins fans, defense wins championships."

Lineker scored crazy goals in Everton that season, but lost to Liverpool in both the FA Cup and the league and only finished runner-up.

Seeing this, Sun Wu was too lazy to continue watching, picked up the remote control and turned off the TV.

Mike Phelan on the side suddenly said: "What Gary said makes sense."

"Well, offense is random, and personal ability can play a key role. Of course, it is easier to produce results than defensive training."

"I mean... the tactical system is studied by the opponent." Mike Phelan shook his head, "Being tied by West Brom, Berahino's position is very targeted. When Pogba goes forward, Mota In the case of a cover, Berahino will be in the space."

"If Schneiderlin or Fletcher are here, there will be no problem." Sun Wu glanced at the report on the table, "They are just minor injuries, and they should be able to start tomorrow's FA Cup match, right?"

"Fletcher started and Schneiderlin was on the bench." Mike Ferran raised the information in his hand, "Miki suggested signing Ander Herrera, what do you think?"

"Is it too early to say these things?"

"It's not too early, it's already March, and it's not too early to start transfer negotiations half a year in advance."

Herrera is indeed good, but the cost performance is not high. He remembers that the Spanish midfielder's transfer fee should be around 3000 million pounds.

Sun Wu was silent for a while before asking: "What did you say that day to replenish your back?"

"Kanter?" Mike Phelan was stunned for a moment and said, "It seems that someone has contacted him, but no news has come. It shouldn't be a big problem."

A few days ago, Miguel proposed to strengthen the position of the midfielder. Pochettino asked Sun Wu in private, and the latter still provided the name Kanter.

Manchester United's scouting system has observed Kanter for most of the season and believes that the Frenchman has potential. If the value is not high, he can consider signing.

After hesitating for a while, Mike Phelan asked, "What about Darren?"

"Darren is 30 years old after all." Sun Wu shrugged, "If Darren completes the signing, Kanter is likely to be loaned out instead of staying."

Fletcher's contract renewal began in February. San Dezi was a bit stingy and only wanted to give a two-year contract, and the weekly salary hardly changed. This was a bit far from Fletcher's expectations, which led to the renewal deadlocked.

After chatting with Mike Phelan for a while, Sun Wu went to the gym as planned.

"Hi, Paul." As soon as Sun Wu entered the door, he saw Pogba who was practicing extra. "Does Dr. Swell agree to your extra training?"

"of course."

There are two types of additional training for Manchester United players. Training with the ball is relatively free, but physical fitness and strength training need to be approved by the team doctor Dr. Swell.

Pogba is actually a talkative person, but the relationship with Sun Wu has always been lukewarm. This has something to do with Sun Wu's performance this season is too strong, and it is also because of Pogba's poor performance, and he was seriously injured twice in a row It does matter, especially in the last game that his mistakes led to conceding the ball.

Half an hour later, Sun Wu stopped training as planned, picked up a towel to wipe off his sweat, "Paul, you will start tomorrow."

"Huh?" Pogba turned his head unexpectedly, "I start?"

"En." Sun Wu gasped and said, "Fletcher plays as a defensive midfielder. Your position is a little bit higher, and you still play like the last round of the league."

Pogba nodded vigorously after a moment of silence.

Obviously, Pogba was surprised that he could continue to start, and even more surprised that Sun Wu had no criticism of his performance in the last game.

You must know that even veteran players like Evra and Valencia, even Griezmann, the top scorer, are never polite when they command Sun Wu on and off the court.

"The additional training time shouldn't be too long, I'll go first." Sun Wu left without saying too much.

Looking at the back of Sun Wu leaving, Pogba was surprised by the other party's immediate departure. He thought Sun Wu would say something... For example, your starting lineup is what I suggested to Pochettino. Pogba knows, Sun Wu has such ability.

Sun Wu, the butterfly's wings fanned more and more storms, but he tried his best to let those things that should be shining brightly continue to bloom in this time and space...

Griezmann, who was cheated by Sun Wu, became the top striker at Manchester United after a short period of sharpening.

Thomas Muller, who was cheated by Sun Wu, made a big hit at Manchester United this season. After two years, he was selected for the German national team again. He is very hopeful that he will be the main player in the World Cup in Brazil.

Sun Wu also tried to save Harry Kane. This guy is a bit miserable. Now he can't play the main force in Leicester City in the British Championship. The top card of Fox City is Vardy who is scoring crazy goals.

Want to save Harry Kane... There is a premise that Manchester United can buy it!
The same is true for Coutinho... Sun Wu is a bit regretful. This one seems to be impossible to buy, and it seems that he does not need to be rescued. He is one of the most threatening opponents in the next league.

Therefore, after Griezmann and Thomas Muller, Sun Wu's rescue target is Paul Pogba.

……

"Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!"

"Wonderful counter attack!"

"From Paul Pogba!"

Mortensen's roar resounded throughout Old Trafford, and Pogba, who was running towards the sidelines, slammed on the brakes and turned around suddenly, showing his name in front of the camera lens.

Everton, who drew with Manchester City in the last round, came fiercely. After the opening, they fought to the death with Manchester United in midfield, but today's Manchester United midfielder Fletcher proved with his actions that he should get a contract extension.

In the 23rd minute, Fletcher used a precise sliding tackle to destroy the ball before Miralas in a lateral sweep, and accurately sent the ball to the foot of Ashley Young on the wing.

Ashley Young sent a long pass, Klose headed back, and Griezmann hit Sun Wu in the back row.

Facing Griezmann who had already run out of position, Sun Wu made a fake pass and then suddenly picked up the ball and turned around to wipe Osman, and then dribbled the ball diagonally to the outside of the penalty area and suddenly stepped on the ball.

Pogba, who was inserted in the back row, broke the Everton goal with a violent world wave.

Pochettino touched his chin on the sidelines, thinking about the movement of the players in the counterattack just now.

"Ashley Young is not that fast, there is no way, and he sent a long pass." Mike Phelan explained in a low voice.

"En." Pochettino nodded, and he also saw clearly that Klose had just attracted two central defenders, and Griezmann ran backwards, but Sun Wu cleverly made a ball for Pogba. fort.

Recently, the focus of Manchester United's training is the running positions of the frontcourt players in different situations. The various running routes are clearly marked by the coaching staff. Although there was a lack of support on the right just now, Sun Wu was still clever in the situation of 3v5 sent a threatening ball.

Pochettino is satisfied and frustrated.

Satisfied with a world-class midfielder like Sun Wu who is full of inspiration all the time in the team.

Frustrated by the tactical system I created, it seems that there is no obvious effect.

Although Pochettino's eyes have always fallen on Sun Wu, when the protagonist of this game is Pogba.

In the 42nd minute, Pogba successfully counter-robbed the frontcourt and tricked Stones into the penalty area with a fancy oxtail move.

"Oh, oxtail...Pogba...inverted triangle!"

"Klose shoots!"

"Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!"

"The German striker's 14th goal in all competitions this season, Klose can still contribute to the World Cup in Brazil in June!"

A satisfied smile appeared on Sun Wu's face, and this kind of Pogba is the normal Pogba.

In the 69th minute of the second half, Sun Wu, who was sitting on the bench, saw that Pogba swung his legs on the spot outside the penalty area and rubbed a powerful arc ball with excellent angle. Welbeck made another header with a header.

Pogba, who passed two passes and one shot, deservedly became the best in the half, and Manchester United also successfully entered the FA Cup semi-finals. Their opponent is the hard-working Arsenal.

Sun Wu, who was still posing on the bench, took stock in his heart. Compared with Rakitic, Pogba's attack power is stronger, and his long pass is not inferior. Although he is a bit frizzy but has breakthrough ability, it is not without shortcomings .

In this Manchester United team, Sun Wu has the highest degree of freedom. This degree of freedom is not only reflected in running positions, tactical on-the-spot adjustments, and position changes, but also in the number of times he takes the ball. Pogba is also a player who needs the ball. The right midfielder, Sun Wu needs to get in touch with Pogba slowly.

In addition, Pogba's running distance is not short, but his running at critical moments is not active, which has something to do with his playing style.

All in all, Sun Wu's rescue plan still needs time and hard work.

(End of this chapter)