green showman

Chapter 873

曼联在客场波澜不惊的3比0击败摩纳哥，以10比0的夸张总比分晋级欧冠四强，这是他们在2011年之后第一次进入欧冠四强。

The other game was full of passion, as Bayern Munich led by Heynckes fought back. Javi Martinez scored with a header in the 3rd minute, and then Ribery's brilliant shot in the 11th minute sealed the score. equalize.

In the second half, Lewandowski counterattacked and broke the total score, but Aubameyang scored a key goal.

The two games were 3 to 1, and the game was dragged into overtime. Former Bayern defender Hummels scored with a header in the 118th minute. In the end, Dortmund successfully advanced to the semi-finals, and Bayern Munich had no choice but to swallow the consequences.

But these have nothing to do with Manchester United for the time being. Both Pochettino and Sun Wu have focused their attention on the league. The Champions League semi-finals will not start until May 5.

Manchester United currently ranks first with 33 points in 84 rounds, Manchester City ranks second with 78 points in two games less, Liverpool also ranks third with 74 points in two games less, Chelsea... let alone.

Judging from the schedule, there are only two teams behind Manchester United that are slightly tricky, one is the tough Everton, and the other is Arsenal.

And behind Manchester City there is a game against Tottenham, Liverpool will also play against Chelsea, of course, there is also a direct duel between Manchester City and Liverpool.

Both Sun Wu and Pochettino hope to solve the league before the semi-finals of the Champions League, but this is an almost impossible task. Although leading by 6 points, Manchester City has two games less.

Sure enough, on April 4, although Manchester City encountered difficulties for a while, they finally defeated Aston Villa 24-1 with Kompany's header.

On April 4, Manchester United came to Goodison Park to challenge Toffee Everton.

This was destined to be a hard battle, and Sun Wu solemnly reminded his teammates in the locker room, but it seemed that his reminder had no effect.

"Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!"

"What are the Manchester United defenders doing? No one is going to guard Barkley!"

"Schneiderlin's suspension put Manchester United in big trouble!"

Pochettino on the sidelines shrugged and expressed helplessness. Fletcher and Schneiderlin's suspensions have not yet come back. Although Herrera can play, Pochettino still chose Lingard, who has been in excellent form recently.

It was Lingard's insufficient protection outside the penalty area that Barkley had time to adjust the ball and aim at the goal before kicking and scoring.

"Manchester United is in a lot of trouble today. The high-post press for more than 20 minutes didn't work well, and the opponent scored the goal with the first shot." Zhan Jun shook his head and said, "It seems that the Manchester United players are a little bit excited."

"And how to use Lingard is also a difficult problem." Zhang Lu also shook his head, "Although Lingard can run, the key in many cases is whether he can run to the most critical point... Carrick has already retracted. The penalty area is closed, Sun Wu is on the periphery, Lingard should stay in his position at this time."

The Toffees fans are well-known in the Premier League, and they are no less crazy than the fans of the rich. The stands have become a blue ocean, and the loud chorus has put a lot of psychological pressure on the Manchester United players.

"Anthony, change the target." Sun Wu pulled Griezmann and said in a low voice: "Continuously attacking that point, maybe it will stimulate his state instead."

Griezmann nodded silently. In the past year and a half, on the training ground, he had scored goals from Smalling countless times, but today, facing the former owner, Smalling showed his prowess, and his defense was impeccable. Successfully intercepted the ball from Griezmann's feet.

Smalling is a defender who often makes mistakes. The Manchester United coaching staff is very aware of this, so they regard it as a breakthrough, but they did not expect to be hit today...

Sun Wu didn't want to continue the experiment, and staring at Smalling to fight would not only waste time, but it might also make Smalling confident and his state is getting better and better.

Martinez's formation was quite cautious. Attackers such as Miralas, Naismith, Pienaar, and Deulofeu were not used. The midfielder formed a three-man combination of Barry, Osman, and McCarthy. The central midfielder Barkley and forward Kone in front of them are also very active in returning to defense.

This lineup is really difficult to deal with, and the teammates are not in good condition. Griezmann, Shaqiri, and Lukaku failed to form a tacit understanding after passing and running several times.

Sun Wu ran to the middle circle, stretched out his hand and pressed down on the teammates behind him, signaling to everyone not to worry, there is still time.

After the game restarted, Sun Wu commanded the team to retreat and give up the high press, and kept passing in the midfield to try to find the loopholes in Everton's defense.

However, the Everton players were well positioned and the formation was compact, and they never showed any flaws. On the contrary, Ashley Young pressed forward and assisted and was intercepted. Everton organized a very threatening offensive. Gejato hits the crossbar.

"Hey, Osman is so good at running!" Zhan Jun couldn't help but praised: "He is 34 years old and this is his 12th season at Everton, but Osman still has unlimited physical fitness!"

Osman is not well-known and his worth is not high, but in the Premier League he is one of the few powerful defensive midfielders who can compete with Kanter and Matic in defensive coverage. Running from one wing to the other, and back and forth again...

Just now it was Osman who ran all the way from the right to the left, intercepted the ball from Ashley Young, and launched this counterattack.

Osman paired with Barry who can hold his position, coupled with McCarthy and Barkley who kept harassing Sun Wu, Everton's midfield is very effective. The key is that they are focused, efficient, and spare no effort.

Sun Wu also found the key point, not only because the trident in the front court is not in good condition, but also because he lacks a partner with organizational skills. Lingard, who runs through the crowd, does not have this ability... Although He played number 10 back then.

Martinez also has unique tactics. Everton did not stare at Sun Wu, but tried to separate him from his teammates.

Therefore, although Sun Wu has a lot of opportunities to get the ball, it is difficult to pass the ball forward smoothly, and Everton's midfield position is tight, and Sun Wu's several risky direct passes have been intercepted.

Looking back at Carrick, this veteran is capable of organization, but his positional prerequisites are likely to lead to emptiness in the midfielder position.

Both Herrera and Fletcher can help, but Lingard is beside him today... Sun Wu came to a conclusion in his heart, this is something that can disrupt the war, and the two armies are fighting in an upright manner. It is difficult for him to show value. If he appears on the wing, he may find opportunities.

In the end, the first half ended with Everton leading 1-0.

After entering the locker room, Sun Wu immediately discussed the substitution issue with Pochettino.

Now that both sides have talked about it, there is no taboo.

"Herrera replaced Lingard." Pochettino said first, "In addition, Lukaku is not in good condition, and the support from the two wings is too little."

"Smolin and Jagielka have strong air defense capabilities, and Lukaku can't take much advantage." Sun Wu said in a low voice: "Let Griezmann go up, he is much more flexible in his movement. Try to pass the ground ball in the cross, and I will strengthen the long-range shot in due course."

"Then you have a prerequisite for your position. Herrera will be the bodyguard, and Mane will replace Shaqiri... Januzaj is also in a normal state."

Sun Wu nodded with a smile, his eyes flashed... I don't know if Pochettino did it on purpose, but this may become a key change.

He was about to return to his seat, but Sun Wu hesitated for a moment and looked back at his teammates, "Luke Shaw performed well in the last game... Ashley Young from the wing came back from smashing the ball with his right foot and most of the crosses were high balls."

Pochettino thought for a moment and nodded, "Herrera replaced Lingard, Mane replaced Shaqiri, whether Luke Shaw should play, we will see later."

Satisfied, Sun Wu returned to his seat... Wouldn't it be over if this was the case, if I knew it, I would have talked to Pochettino!
I don't even think about it, which head coach can stand such Sun Wu, and Pochettino wants to get two championships to add some weight to his resume before he leaves.

(End of this chapter)