The Greatest Performer on the Football Field

The score of 2 to 1 cannot be said to be good or bad.

This is a score that opens up many, many possibilities for the second round.

Coincidentally, in another semi-final the next day, Barcelona also defeated Liverpool 2-1 at home at Camp Nou.

Messi contributed two assists, Suarez and Neymar scored one after another, and the power of MSN was frightening.

But then Messi and Neymar continuously wasted opportunities. In the 78th minute of the second half, Di Maria took a free kick and assisted Henderson to score a key away goal with a header.

Because they were preparing for the weekend's league match against Arsenal, Manchester United only allowed Jesus to go to the Camp Nou to watch the game, while Sun Wu and Pochettino watched the entire game in the office.

Neymar is a point that can be exploited. Sun Wu asked tentatively: Although he seems willing to help Messi, in fact, he really wants to be No. 1.

Pochettino shook his head, That goal was assisted by Messi, and the other two opportunities were also passed by Messi...

A combination like MSN is relatively rare in history. The three are all very versatile players, but they understand each other very well and are very humble. It is often seen that someone leads the goalkeeper alone and then crosses the ball, and his teammates push the empty goal. .

Zidane must be very, very jealous of this.

Sun Wu no longer thinks about this. He has already made up his mind on how to face Barcelona like this. He has also discussed it with Pochettino. The two have similar ideas.

After returning home, Sun Wu turned on the computer and checked the data. The current top scorer in the Champions League is Suarez with 13 goals, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo with 11 goals, followed by Sun Wu and Messi, who both scored 9 goals.

Messi leads the assist list with 9 assists, while Sun Wu currently only has 6.

Sun Wu is generally satisfied with his performance this season. Although he once again abandoned the FA Cup, he scored 13 goals and 16 assists in the league and 9 goals and 6 assists in the Champions League. In total, he scored exactly 22 goals and assists.

At this time, Sun Fei walked into the study and tapped her fingers on the table.

We have already had a showdown with Woodward. Of course, it was Mike Phelan who opened the door. Sun Fei said solemnly: Woodward has called me to ask about it, and I have not denied it.

How did he react? Sun Wu raised his head and asked with a smile,

It’s hard to say whether Santoku dares to make such a big bet. He may have to report to the board of directors and the Glazer family.

I was surprised, I thought it was weird. Sun Fei tilted her head and thought for a while, But there was no anger in her words, and she even joked that... your salary might break the salary cap continuously.

Two jobs. Sun Wu chuckled, By the way, how are the contract renewal negotiations going?

your?

Me and Griezmann.

Griezmann's agent and I have been in constant contact. We will sign a contract probably next week if we get a weekly salary. Sun Fei said slowly: As for you are still in a stalemate, didn't you let me hold you back?

Well, just a reminder, as an assistant coach responsible for scouting and inspecting the team's signing targets, I will submit a signing list in early July. Sun Wu said lightly: In addition, the salary can be reduced appropriately. After all, it’s two jobs and two salaries.”

OK. Fei Sun gestured, Both Pavard and Fabinho will transfer in the summer, right?

If it were me, I would bring them in.

…

Everything is calm on Sun Wu's side. He has done everything he can. Whether he can achieve his goal depends on luck.

Woodward is in a mess. Before talking to Mike Phelan this morning, he had never thought of choosing captain Best to serve as the team's head coach even though he is now an assistant coach.

David, it's unimaginable, isn't it? Woodward said loudly, holding his mobile phone: I suspect that Best was thinking about this idea at this time two years ago, and now he...

David Gill, who was elected FIFA vice-president two months ago, is also scratching his head about this matter. He has never encountered a similar situation during his tenure as Manchester United CEO... Of course, that was the Ferguson era.

Ed, Alex and the board...

I haven't asked Alex yet, the board of directors... No, no, this matter does not need to go through the board of directors, you know... Woodward sighed, The key is to accept it or not.

David Gill was silent. Both of them knew that acceptance meant risk, and failure to accept meant that Best was likely to enter the transfer market.

After hanging up the phone, Woodward walked out of the private room and came to the conference room. He glanced at Mike Phelan unhappily. This guy must have known it for a long time, but he only revealed it now. Don't think about it, he must support Best. .

First of all, we need to make sure that firing or hiring the head coach does not need to go through the board of directors...I mean the board of directors of the football club. Woodward looked at the financial director Batty.

Barty nodded in agreement.

Both Barty and Woodward have high trust from the Glazer family. In fact, family leader Malcolm Glazer passed away at the end of last year. The Glazer family is currently focusing on the real estate industry, and Manchester United has given full power to CEO Wood. Ward.

Manchester United has two boards of directors, one of which is the board of directors of a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, which is managed by Woodward, and the other is the club’s board of directors. In addition to executives and members of the Glazer family, there are also people such as Sir Charlton, Ambassador directors like Ferguson and David Gill.

It is within the scope of CEO Woodward's authority to confirm the next head coach, but he is not good at football, so he has to consult the ambassador directors around him, as well as Mike Phelan and Ryan Giggs. of elders.

From a tactical point of view, Best has this ability. Giggs, as the team veteran and assistant coach, first said: No one can deny this. The key is his ability to lead the team.

He is a leader. Mike Phelan said with a smile: Listen to what the fans outside call him...King, Liverpool has a king, a real king, Old Trafford should also have one.

The hidden meaning of this sentence is that King Dalglish of Liverpool once served as captain and head coach and achieved very impressive results. So why can't Manchester United do the same?

Commercial Director Jamie Reger said with great interest: Best is here to lead the team... This is a great selling point, Ward, I am full of inspiration now!

Reger didn't care what the record was, he had already started sketching out a plan in his mind on how to build Best as the king in the future...

At this time, the cell phone in front of Batty rang. He picked it up, looked at it a few times, and said with a wry smile: Best's agent Ao Dai...she said that Best will submit a signing list in early July.

Mike Phelan and Giggs exchanged a look. There is no doubt that this must be Best's idea. This guy has a vicious eye when it comes to signings.

After Pochettino leaves on June 30, Best, the assistant coach, will definitely take over the club's recruitment work. Even Woodward will not and has no legitimate reason to stop it.

If you think about it, you will know that this summer transfer period is over. Except for De Gea, most of the main players are friends or direct descendants of Best. Which famous coach will come to Manchester United to make trouble after eating too much?

What's more, when Pochettino leaves, Best's reputation will be in the industry...

After the meeting, Woodward sighed and rubbed his temples. This was a difficult decision for him to make. The risk was too high, and if it failed, Best could pat his butt and continue playing for another club, while he... …