Zhigao Supreme: The Legend of Greenery

Chapter 260 FA Cup Final Four
"Boss, you can't do this! The replay of the FA Cup is about to start. Now that you have sent them to the reserve team, the team's offensive strength will be greatly reduced!"

After hearing that Ferguson was going to send all of Ronaldo to the reserve team, assistant coach Queiroz immediately went to Ferguson's office and wanted Ferguson to take back this decision.

"Without Cristiano Ronaldo and Rooney in the frontcourt, under Middlesbrough's rough defense, can we still get a chance?"

Queiroz kept silent about Yu Liang and King Dong. In his eyes, these two people had no effect on the overall situation of the team.Especially Yu Liang, after the introduction of Carrick during the winter break, the seamless connection, the team's operation is very good.As for King Dong, although he scored five goals in two games with super high scoring efficiency and performed very well, Queiroz thinks this is just luck, and both Saha and Solskjaer can make up for King Dong's failure. missing.

But Ronaldo and Rooney are different.

They have proven themselves in all competitions.

Both have strong assault ability in the frontcourt and strong scoring ability. Their playing can put a lot of pressure on Middlesbrough's defense.This frees up other players in the frontcourt.

"Why not?" Listening to Queiroz's words, Ferguson frowned directly, and immediately refuted, "Yes, they are very good, but without them, can we beat Middlesbrough at home? "

After being refuted by Ferguson, Queiroz was speechless.

As far as the strength of the two sides is concerned, Manchester United's configuration in various positions is not bad after going out of Ronaldo and Rooney. Although the game process may be a bit difficult, it is not a problem to defeat the opponent.

Queiroz has done a great job in discovering and training young players. The title of founder of Portugal's golden generation is not for nothing.But in dealing with interpersonal relationships, Queiroz still needs to improve.Otherwise, it would not have achieved embarrassing results in Real Madrid.

Ferguson looked at his old buddy, sighed, and explained patiently: "They are all outstanding young players, and they all have a bright future, but if they don't focus on football, but on off-court Huahua World, do you think they can reach the expected growth height? You must let them understand this and let them be full of crises all the time, so that they can put more energy on football and squeeze out their own Competitors! My purpose of doing this is to let them understand that they are not irreplaceable, as long as I want, they may sit on the bench at any time, or even appear in the reserve team!"

Ferguson's words have shown his firm attitude, and Queiroz also understood Ferguson's intentions. Queiroz, who was powerless to change the result, sighed and left Ferguson's office.

"Chris, don't tell me, your method really works!"

Although they were assigned to the reserve team, Yu Liang and the others did not feel depressed because of this.

They are just passers-by in the reserve team, and it is only a matter of time before they return to the first team.

On the way to the reserve team, they chatted. King Dong was very grateful to Ronaldo for helping him save a relationship.

"Of course, you must know that this is the experience I have accumulated for many years! Under normal circumstances, I will not pass it on to others, so you have to treat me to a good meal!"

Ronaldo is still such a stinky fart.And Rooney secretly rejoiced there, went to Ronaldo's home, otherwise he would not be forgiven by Colleen, but the price was a bit high, costing more than 30 pounds!

At the door of the locker room of the reserve team, McGuinness was still standing there.

Looking at McGuinness, Yu Liang directly teased, "Paul, now I can assure you that you are the last person I want to see in my life!" After speaking, Yu Liang went up and hugged McGuinness, When he was at his lowest point last time, it was McGuinness's words that rekindled his fighting spirit, found his direction, and quickly returned to the first team.

McGuinness was not angry because of Yu Liang's words, on the contrary he was a little excited.

After hugging Yu Liang, he looked at Ronaldo, Rooney, Yu Liang and King Dong, grinning from ear to ear. The reserve team had never accepted so many big-name players at once.

"It was the best coaching experience of my life!"

In future interviews, McGuinness described this wonderful coaching time in this way. Although it was only a little over two weeks, it was enough to make them proud.

"Hurry up, hurry up, you didn't show up on the training ground within 30 seconds, and you all know it!"

Amid McGuinness's scolding, Yu Liang and the others started their trip to the reserve team.

The next afternoon, Manchester United announced the 18-man squad for the FA Cup match against Middlesbrough. As soon as the list was announced, the media was shocked.Because Ronaldo, Rooney, Dong Wangwang and Yu Liang, who are in hot form, did not appear in this big list.On the contrary, Eagles and Martin, who had never had a chance in the team, appeared on the squad.

At 3 pm on March 3, the game started at Old Trafford.This is a rematch, and the first leg of the game between the two sides ended in a 2-2 draw.

Since Ronaldo and Rooney were both sent to the reserve team, in this game, Ferguson used Alan Smith and Saha to form a striker duo.From right to left in midfield are Richardson, Carrick, O'Shea and Giggs.The defense was lined up, followed by Heinze, Vidic, Ferdinand and Brown. The goalkeeper's position was due to Van der Sar's injury, and Kuzzak replaced him.

After the start of the game, the two sides fought against each other, and Middlesbrough, who played away, was not conservative at all.

In the 16th minute, they almost took the lead. Xavier's cross from the right was blocked by Heinze and then deflected to the edge of the penalty area.

Middlesbrough's shot caused boos at Old Trafford.

Ferguson, who was standing on the sidelines, was also in a cold sweat.

Then Manchester United stepped up their offense. It was not until the 42nd minute that Manchester United ushered in an excellent opportunity. Alan Smith successfully got a single-handed chance against offside in the frontcourt, but Schwarzer faced the attacking Schwarzer on the left side of the penalty area. , he tried to swing past, but Schwarzer confiscated the ball from under his feet.

"Damn!"

Seeing Alan Smith make such a low-level mistake, Ferguson swears directly on the sidelines.

If this ball Rooney is on the court, will he do this?

When this idea just rose in Ferguson's mind, it was snuffed out, there is no if!

In the first half, the two sides scored a goalless draw. After the start of the second half, the two sides still held high the banner of attacking and playing, and the game began to become more intense.

First, Alan Smith made a frontcourt press, tackled Woodgate and got a yellow card, then Vidic got a yellow card for a foul in the backcourt, and Saha, who was dissatisfied with the referee's penalty, went up and was shown a yellow card.

In the fierce game, Manchester United got another chance. Carrick made a direct pass from the backcourt. Saha, who succeeded in countering offside, broke into the penalty area and swayed the attacking goalkeeper Schwarzer on the right, but the final shot hit the post. Popped out of bounds.

Having not been able to open up the situation for a long time, Ferguson directly made substitution adjustments, replacing Martin and removing Richardson, who was underperforming.This is Lee Martin's first official game at Manchester United, and he was active after playing.

In the 76th minute, after Martin received the ball on the left side of the penalty area, he broke into the penalty area and was brought down by Woodgate, helping the team win a corner kick, and then Giggs broke the deadlock on the court overnight.

1-0!

Manchester United lead.

After conceding the ball, Middlesbrough's players became more and more active on the court.The referee had to whistle continuously to interrupt the game and showed three yellow cards to suppress the anger in the hearts of the Middlesbrough players, but there was not much time left for them at this time.In the end, Manchester United relied on a penalty kick created by Martin to defeat Middlesbrough and advance to the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

At the same time, in another make-up game, Chelsea defeated Tottenham.In this way, all the semi-finals of the FA Cup are released, namely Manchester United, Chelsea, Watford and Blackburn.Manchester United will face Watford in mid-April to compete for a place in the final!

(End of this chapter)