extraordinary coach

Chapter 247 The Holy Demon War Begins
"No more than [-]% of what bullshit. Southampton will win!"

According to the analysis of the outside media, Southampton's chances of winning will not exceed [-]%.But Southampton fans didn't care at all.

The recent record and changes in the Southampton team have given them great confidence.

At the same time, they will never accept losing to Manchester United at home.So they shouted:
"revenge!"

"This time at our home court, we must beat them to Manchester United! Realize revenge!"

revenge?

Yes, this match between Southampton and Manchester United is really a revenge game for them.

Last season, Southampton met Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final.Unfortunately they lost.

This loss was Southampton's first Carabao Cup champion in team history.And it was just a loss.

This really made Southampton fans very unwilling.Seeing Manchester United again, it is natural to think of the enemy who took away their title.

Although the grievances between Southampton and Manchester United are not as big as Liverpool and Manchester City.But after playing in the league for a long time, some grievances are always inevitable.

In other words, the first FA Cup champion in the history of the Southampton team was won from Manchester United.It's just that it was the 75/76 season of the last century.At that time, Southampton was still a team in the second division.

Southampton was snatched away by Manchester United except for the Carabao Cup last season.The biggest enmity is the last game of the 04/05 season.

Manchester United's reversal in that game sent Southampton into the relegation zone.The Southampton team had to leave the top league for 27 years.Then it was seven years of sinking before being able to return to the Premier League.

Generally speaking, the two teams have grievances, but they are not too big.

But for Southampton fans, these grudges are not so easy to forget.

The recent performance of Southampton has given them the confidence to avenge Manchester United.Of course, the head coach Sun Yi gave them a lot of confidence.

"Southampton must win!"

"This time, let the Manchester United team go back in disgrace."

"You are Red Devils, but we are saints, we will purify you at St. Mary's Stadium!"

On the day of the game, St. Mary's Stadium, which can accommodate more than 3 people, was full.And the Southampton fans are also very imposing.Shouts resounded throughout St. Mary's Stadium.

Today, there are many Red Devils fans from Manchester United.Although the number is far less than the Southampton fans at home, their shouting momentum is also very magnificent.

"Manchester United must win!"

"We come, we conquer!"

"We are the great Red Devils. We are here today to spread fear."

"Tremble! Southamptonians. Victory will only belong to us Red Devils."

Amidst the chanting of the slogans of the fans on both sides, Sun Yi and Mourinho led their respective teams into the St. Mary's Stadium.

When the players shook hands, Sun Yi also shook hands with Mourinho on the sidelines and hugged.

"It's about to start. Are you ready?"

"Of course!"

"Remember the surprise you promised."

"Of course!"

The two soon separated.

When the entrance ceremony is over, the players from both sides put up their postures and prepare to kick.

The starting lineups of the two sides today are also fully presented.

For Manchester United, Mourinho used a 4231 formation today.

At the forefront is center Lukaku.This is a powerful high center with an A+ level.

The three forwards are Rashford, Mkhitaryan and Mata.These three are all outstanding players who have reached the A-level level.Among them, only 19-year-old Rashford has such strength, which surprised Sun Yi.

The double midfielders are Fellaini and Matic.These two are also players with A-level strength.

The back four are Ashley Young, Phil Jones, Bailly and Valencia.

Manchester United's defenders are still a bit worse than their midfielders.The two central defenders are A-level strengths, but the two full-backs who are over 30 years old are only A-level strengths.

De Gea is still one of the best goalkeepers in the world.Sun Yi was very surprised and envious of this current A+-level goalkeeper.

This is Manchester United's starting XI for today.Its overall strength is still amazing.

For the Southampton team, Sun Yi also arranged 4231 formations today.

Rebic center, Golovin and Pulisic on both sides.Sun Yi unexpectedly sent Kaka to the starting midfielder position.

In the double defensive midfielder position, the captain Davis and Romeu are still the old guards.

In terms of defenders, there is still the steely defense line of Bertrand, Van Dijk, Yoshida Maya, and Suarez.

Goalkeeper or Foster.

This is already the best lineup Sun Yi can send.

It's just that compared with Manchester United, there is still a certain gap.

On the front line, Southampton is still a little worse.Not even a player with A+ level strength.

In terms of defensive midfielders, the two teams should be said to be about the same.

The defender should be the only place where Southampton has an advantage.Just counting the goalkeeper, in terms of backcourt defense, there may not be a strength advantage.

In general, the strength of the Southampton team is still a bit worse.

If you look at the front, middle and back lines, perhaps it would be better for Sun Yi to focus on defense today.

Before the game started, the on-site commentator commented in this way: "From the perspective of the strength of both sides, defensive counterattack may be a better choice for Sun. It would be more realistic to strive for a draw."

Next, the game quickly started with the referee's whistle.

Although the Southampton team is indeed inferior to Manchester United in terms of strength on paper, with the support of the home court, Sun Yi is unwilling to play defensive counterattacks, which has a weak momentum.

Southampton, which had the first right to serve, launched an attack on Manchester United under the enthusiastic support of the home fans after kick-off.And attack very firmly.

The Southampton team's first attack was very successful and formed a shot.It's a pity that Pulisic's long-range shot missed the goal.

"Good fight!"

"Keep going!"

Although this attack did not hit the goal, the first wave of offensive was able to form a shot, which made the home fans very happy.Even applaud.

Next it was the turn of the Manchester United team.

They are not conservative at all in away games.There was also no temptation. After the kick-off, they launched a very resolute attack on Southampton.

Manchester United's first wave of offensive even also formed a shot.And it looks even more powerful than Southampton's attack.Because the long-range shot from Rashford was closer to the goal than Pulisic's foot.

Manchester United's offensive also aroused cheers and applause from their fans.

"Good fight!"

"Manchester United must win!"

(End of this chapter)