I Want to Be the King of Football

Once the chariot of the league starts, it can only rumble forward, and it will not stop for anyone.

The Europa League match in Romania is also a crucial battle for Manchester City.

The history of Manchester City began in 1880, and it has been 130 years since then, but in the past 100 years, Manchester City has only won one European-level championship, not the Champions League and the league. Cup, but the Winner's Cup.

Among the three major European cups in the past, the Cup Winners' Cup is an event where the champions of the national cups participate. Compared with the Champions Cup and the UEFA Cup, the gold content is the lowest. However, with the reform of the Champions Cup into the Champions League, the army expanded on a large scale. As a result, the UEFA Cup, which was not inferior to the Champions Cup in terms of gold content, plummeted and became a second-rate event.

The UEFA Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup were merged, and now it has been reformed into the Europa League.

It can be said that Manchester City's only European-level championship is actually not high in gold content, but it won the Cup Winners Cup and the English League Cup championship that year, and achieved the double crown, which is already the most brilliant in the history of Manchester City. achievement.

To a certain extent, the so-called history and heritage of Manchester City can really be said to be poor.

But also because of this, Manchester City particularly cherish the opportunity to participate in European competitions.

Manchester City fans are extremely excited to be able to enter the Europa League with the top six in the league this time, and they even keep calling, hoping that the team can continue to work hard and perform in the Europa League.

Manchester City are strong and strong, and they really want to make great efforts to grab the Europa League, and it is not without opportunities.

Therefore, the club will attach so much importance to the away game to Romania.

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Starting with two consecutive victories and conceding zero goals, Manchester City are all satisfied with the team's performance.

In training, every player also worked very hard.

Since it is a double game a week, after returning from Romania, Manchester City has no extra time to adjust.

It took some time on the road. After returning to Manchester, it was really only a day and a half left for Manchester City to prepare for the second round of the league, against Liverpool at home.

Yes, Manchester City will face Liverpool in the second round.

Playing Tottenham Hotspur first, then Liverpool, this schedule is indeed no one else.

However, the two-game winning streak still boosted the morale of the team, and they were also quite confident in the home game against Liverpool.

After leading Fulham to the Europa League final last season, coach Hodgson became famous and was able to replace Benitez as Liverpool's head coach in the summer, but his league debut was unsuccessful, and he was defeated by Arsenal at home. Na one-to-one draw.

But the good thing is that Liverpool have a week to prepare, and Manchester City don't even have the time to prepare.

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After returning to Manchester, it was first a day of recovery training.

On the afternoon of the day before the game, the team conducted some simple tactical drills, which had already been squeezed out of time, and there was no way to carry out systematic targeted training.

That's the biggest problem you face when you play double games in a week, especially when you're traveling for a long distance in the middle of the week.

However, in training, Guardiola corrected some problems exposed by the team in the past two games, mainly the players' running and passing lines, as well as some coordination methods.

Su Dong also often communicated with Di Maria and Sanchez in training, especially when there was a mistake in cooperation with each other, he would stop specially and explain his intention at the time.

If you see me running over when you have the ball, you must pay attention to my gestures, I will give you a very clear signal, where to pass it, and how to pick it up, I will find a way myself, you have to believe me .

Su Dong felt that in terms of tacit understanding, there was still a lot of difference.

After all, when he was at Bayern, he cooperated with Ribery and Robben for three years, and they had a good understanding of each other.

When the surrounding teammates suddenly turned into two strangers, it was really a trouble.

What's even more interesting is that in the past at Bayern, Ribery was in charge of the ball, and Robben was in charge of the assault, but now it's the other way around, Di Maria on the left is in charge of the assault, and Sanchez on the right has the ball ability stronger.

This inversion of right and left also takes a little time to get used to.

On the contrary, it is David Silva, who has not cooperated for many years, but is very familiar with each other, and most of the time it is clear at one point.

When necessary, I think you can try to cross the position. Su Dong suggested.

Sanchez and Di Maria are both bright, and the reverse-footed winger is more suitable for kicking the goal.

A player who doesn't want to score is not a good player.

So did Di Maria and Sanchez.

Can we? Sanchez and Di Maria asked happily.

Of course, I'll tell Pep, but the premise is that you can do your job well and meet his requirements. Su Dong promised.

Sanchez and Di Maria agreed immediately with a smile.

Guardiola is actually a tyrant, and his requirements for players are particularly harsh.

But there is only one exception, that is Su Dong.

In what he said in the locker room, Su Dong didn't need to restrict at all, and he couldn't even restrict.

I have watched a lot of game videos of many players. There are two players who I think should not be limited by tactics. One is Su, and the other is Messi from Barcelona. For them, tactics cannot bring any improvement. ' Guardiola said at the time.

This also seems to acknowledge Su Dong's privilege in Manchester City's technical and tactical system.

Of course, the Manchester City players cannot deny the role of Su Dong, and they are quite convinced of him.

Don't thank me. Su Dong said to Sanchez and Di Maria with a smile, I still have to work hard to improve my performance. Every next game will be a tough battle. If you play well and play well, anything will do. If it doesn't go well, we all have to suffer.

Both wingers nodded hurriedly, assuring that they would never be lazy.

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Kick Liverpool, what do you think?

After training, Pepe and Marcelo walked towards Su Dong, and the Portuguese central defender asked with a smile.

What do you think? Su Dong was very strange.

Pei Pei tutted, Look, you've started acting stupid again for me?

Yeah, what he is best at is pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger. Marcelo helped.

Su Dong flew up and almost kicked the kid.

I don't know when, I learned some Chinese from Su Dong's side, and I use it everywhere all day.

Why am I pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger?

You are just pretending to be a pig, you pig head!

Torres! Pepe said simply.

To say that Su Dong's biggest rival in the Premier League was originally considered to be Torres.

The Spanish centre-forward has performed well in the Premier League, but his performance has declined due to injuries.

However, before the season, after Torres heard that Su Dong had joined Manchester City, he said that he was working hard to get back to his best form and that he must compete with Su Dong.

Unexpectedly, Torres did not score in the first round, and it was Drogba who broke out.

Who would have thought that this fellow had a hat-trick?

Su Dong smiled mysteriously at Pepe, I'm not worried about Torres at all right now.

This time Pepe was surprised, Why?

Guess. Su Dong smiled playfully.

Pepe's expression is like eating a fly, is it disgusting?

You know, as a central defender, Torres is Pepe's number one opponent, but Su Dong didn't tell him, that's too much!

I'm more interested in Drogba now. This guy has continued his excellent form last season and has been breaking out. Su Dong was more looking forward to Drogba's performance.

Drogba was the top scorer in the Premier League last season, scoring 29 goals and 10 assists in 32 games. Not a small difference, but overall it's pretty good.

In this season, this guy scored a hat-trick in the first round, which was like giving Su Dong a blow.

At the age of thirty-two, his physical function has been declining, but this old guy is getting better and better at kicking, which is very interesting.

Drogba broke out suddenly last season. I don't believe he can continue this season. Do you think he scored a hat-trick in the first round and can get another one in the second round? Pepe shook his head vigorously, he didn't believe it.

In fact, Pepe has not been particularly convinced of Drogba.

In terms of physical strength, Pepe may not necessarily lose to Drogba, of course, it is difficult to take advantage.

However, with Drogba's physical decline now, Pepe can gain some advantages, but the real victory or defeat will not be known until the face-to-face contest in the game.

Seriously, you should work harder in the second round, don't let him fuss over there, Drogba is very strong, but his age is there, thirty-two! Pepe analyzed.

Except for a very small number of people such as Su Dong and Ronnie, Pepe does not like any striker.

No way, who made him a central defender?

Su Dong had to admit that Pepe made a lot of sense.

A player's body is not guided by human will. No matter how much you train and maintain, it is difficult to maintain that peak state. You have to go downhill when you should go downhill. At best, it can only slow down the speed of decline.

Hey, tell me quickly, why don't you worry about Torres now? Pepe suddenly stepped forward, put on Su Dong's shoulder, and asked like a good buddy.

He will touch Torres tomorrow, and he is also very concerned.

Su Dong laughed, but didn't say anything, with an expression that you understand.

Since Wang went to Oxford, I found you've changed, Sue. Pepe looked remorseful when she made friends.

Really? Su Dong asked cheerfully.

Becoming very... Pepe originally wanted to say, very shameless, but when he saw Su Dong's raised eyebrows, as if he would get angry at any time, he immediately reluctantly compromised, become handsome.

Marcelo, who was beside him, snorted and almost died of laughter, but he didn't pay attention, and he was kicked by Pepe on the buttocks.

Whoops, leftover.

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As a last resort, in order to obtain favorable information, Pepe could only compliment Su Dong's suggestion and invited him, Marcelo, David Silva and Tony Cross to a sumptuous dinner.

After eating and drinking, Su Dong sighed softly.

Actually, even if you don't treat me, I will definitely tell you.

These words made Pepe spurt blood directly.

I'll go, you are so shameless!

Don't be too sudong!