The Young Lion

Thank you Thieves for your reward!

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On May 15, 2002, Glasgow, Scotland, Hampton Park Stadium, the home of the Scottish national team, is also the home of Queen's Park (not qpr). ( )

The national conflict between England and Scotland is no secret. In the field of football, England naturally despises Scotland. It is quite ironic today that Scotland has won the right to host the Champions League final this season, but in the end it opened its doors to welcome the two teams of England. The team came here to perform.

When Aldridge came to the stage of the Champions League final for the fourth time, he was very calm, relaxed, and even had a kind of arrogance to conquer. Of course, this is his inner psychological activity. When the fight started, I laughed out loud as if the game was won.

He was sitting in the locker room, with no one else around him, all the preparations that should be done had been done, and now he was free to think about other things.

After the Champions League final, he needs to have a formal conversation with Klinsmann.

After this game, Millwall's 01-02 season is over, which means that the club's one-season cycle ends. Aldridge intends to let Klinsmann take over his position next season, and at the same time he leads the national team to finish the World Cup Afterwards, the contract with the FA will be fulfilled. Then, he will be a club owner with peace of mind, so that he will have more time and can do many things that he is willing to do but has no time to do before. He can personally plan for Milwaukee. Earl's future development and construction, or travel around the world with his family, go to those tourist attractions that Earl and Bert are interested in and want to experience after seeing the photos.

The Millwall players returned to the dressing room after warming up before the game. Southgate in a suit and leather shoes also walked in. He cheers up the team.

Aldridge first glanced at Nedved. His eyes were asking him, Nedved nodded firmly without any hesitation.

Ronaldinho and Henry recovered from their injuries before the final game of the league, and there was no problem at all in training with the team. They were minor injuries themselves. Although Nedved was not seriously injured, he only returned two days ago. On the training ground, Aldridge fulfilled his promise. Let him play in this game and start him.

Looking around the players, Aldridge said calmly: After this game, our season will be over. Of course, many of you will go to Asia to participate in the World Cup. There is a beginning and an end. Before the start of the season, our goal It is the championship. In the end, we won the league. The League Cup and the FA Cup. We have swept all the trophies in England. The last game left is today, the Champions League final. Needless to say, you all know this season , I couldn't be more satisfied with you guys, you deserve the championship, you should take the championship trophy,

But Manchester United will not throw up their hands and surrender. Manchester United will not sit back and watch us take away the honor they have a chance to win. Therefore, my only request to you is: give this season a perfect ending. In the future, people will remember that there is a team that achieved 33 wins and 5 draws in the league and won the championship. Step on your feet, there is a team that harvested seven championship trophies in 300 days, let us write the name of this team into history!

The players stared at Aldridge with fiery eyes and nodded fiercely. They could no longer demand how perfect this season can be. Not only are they unbeaten in the league, they are unbeaten in more than 80 games on all fronts!

And the UEFA Champions League won all 16 games!

As long as they win the game in regular time today, they will also create a Champions League myth, winning all 17 games in the Champions League this season!

After Aldridge finished speaking, he walked out of the locker room. For the rest of the time, the team will conduct self-mobilization.

After he walked out of the player tunnel and came to the stadium, the camera locked on him. Millwall was shining brightly, and Aldrich naturally contributed a lot. He has a share in all the honors the team has won. He has come to the Champions League final for three consecutive years. Isn’t that true? It can happen at any time. The last time was more than 25 years ago, and it was the same coach. In addition, in the past four years, Aldridge has won three Champions Leagues. The young coach has become a totem at this time , a symbol of victory, a unique alternative to the football circle.

Aldridge went to shake hands with Ferguson. Ferguson's face was very heavy. In this game, Manchester United's disadvantage is very obvious. Even the strongest Manchester United may not be able to beat Millwall. Besides, today, Ferguson encountered a situation similar to that in 1999. Condition.

There are two main players in the team who cannot play.

Beckham is one, Neville is the other, and Manchester United's entire right-sided offense has been completely abolished.

The atmosphere at the scene was hot, fans of Millwall and Manchester United waved flags and cheered for their respective teams.

Players from both sides began to enter the field.

The 2001-2001 UEFA Champions League final is about to begin, and this season will break into the final stage. The two teams that will play against Hampton Park in Glasgow are all from England. One is the Champions League champion Millwall in the past two seasons, and the other One is the Red Devils Manchester United. Judging from the performance of the Champions League in recent years, this is the confrontation between the two strongest teams in the Champions League in recent years. In 1998, 2000, and 2001, Millwall won the championship in these three years. The middle one In 1999, it was Manchester United who won the championship. No matter who wins the game today, England will be proud of it, because the team from the Premier League has dominated Europe for five full years!

It is a pity that neither side can field the strongest lineup in today's peak duel, and Manchester United has been more affected. Let's take a look at Millwall's starting list first, except for captain Southgate who was suspended due to a red card. All the other main players appeared on the field. Ronaldinho, Henry, and Nedved, who were previously rumored to be injured, also recovered from their injuries in time.

Millwall started 433.

Goalkeeper: Bout.

Defenders: Schneider, Materazzi, Neil, Zambrotta.

Midfield: Gattuso, Pirlo, Nedved.

Forwards: Larsson, Henry, Ronaldinho.

Neil replaced Southgate in the starting lineup. The most experienced player in the team will not lack the overall tacit understanding. I believe he can offset the impact of Southgate's absence.

Manchester United here. Beckham is still recovering from his injury. He sat in the stands with his family to watch the game today. Beside him is his good friend Gary Neville, who is also unable to play due to injury, and what is even more regrettable is him, Neville may miss the World Cup because of this.

Manchester United starting 442.

Goalkeeper: Barthez.

Defenders: Phil Neville, Brown, Blank, Sylvester.

Midfielders: Butt, Keane. Veron, Giggs.

Forwards: Scholes, Van Nistelrooy.

Judging from the strength of the lineup, Manchester United is almost attacking with a remnant formation. The defensive performance in the league this season is a mess. This is the reason why Ferguson played Bart and Keane in this game. I don’t know if Manchester United can resist Mill. Wall's powerful offensive firepower, the game is about to start, let's enjoy the last football feast of this season's European Champions Cup!

Why does Ferguson have a heavy expression?

Just look at this line of defense. To be precise, it is a combination of central defenders. Brown has been injured and stopped, and his state cannot be guaranteed at all. Most of the time, Gary Neville played as a central defender, and Blank has been a firefighter since the beginning of the season. One cannot have high hopes.

Can it be protected by Keane alone? Obviously not enough, plus Bart's multiple insurances.

Manchester United still wants to attack after all. Ferguson hopes to have Scholes in front and Keane Gabatt in the back, so as to share the pressure on Veron, and then focus on two directions, Giggs on the left, center and right. ? How can Manchester United have the capital to spread the offense in an all-round way? It would be nice to be able to do a good job of defense on the right.

After the opening, Millwall pushed all the way up, offering their mature and high-pressure press that has been played to the extreme this season. The oppressive attack is very targeted. They play on the left, with Ronaldinho as the core and Zambrotta defending. There is not much pressure, so he unscrupulously assists. Nedved deliberately presses over here to assist. If Manchester United transfers heavily to this side, then the ball will be transferred back and Pirlo will make an overall high-level offensive transfer. Millwall Immediately gained the upper hand from the start, forcing United to struggle in defense.

Due to the hidden dangers of Manchester United's back line, defensive players such as Keane, Butt, and Scholes, who is a striker in name but is actually a central midfielder, dare not rush forward to press forward, for fear that it will be too late to make up. Millwall has become easier to organize and dispatch. Pirlo frequently shifts offensive positions. The master of organization is accurate and insightful in passing the ball.

In the 7th minute, Pirlo dispatched and focused on the right. Larson retreated and received a pass from Pirlo. Without waiting for Giggs and Sylvester to double-team him, he quickly passed the ball to Henry. Henry felt With no room to play, Keane got very close, and he returned the ball to Pirlo.

Without waiting for Scholes to turn around and stand still, Pirlo kicked the ball and passed it to Ronaldinho. Ronaldinho also kicked the ball and knocked it to Nedved. Wade also kicked the ball out, obliquely plugging the space on the left.

This continuous kick was really dazzling, and the Manchester United defenders could hardly find the north. Nedved passed the ball to find a gap between Butt and Phil Neville. Before Phil Neville got close, Zambrotta dribbled the ball straight down the bottom line and swept the ball in front of the goal with a powerful cross just before the baseline.

Brown, who was at the point before the blockade, felt someone behind him, yes, Henry!

Gianluca Zambrotta's shot was almost as powerful as a shot. Brown didn't have time to think about it. He subconsciously wanted to destroy the ball out of the baseline. The ball touches, and then, Brown, and Manchester United goalkeeper Barthez stare dumbfounded as the ball is refracted in from the near corner of the goal!

Own goals!

Whoa! Own goal! Millwall lead, Man Utd defense make their own mistakes under Millwall's suffocating pressure, Zambrotta crosses, Brown actually knocks the ball into his own goal! The referee protested. He signaled Henry to make a small move behind his back. We found through slow-motion playback that Henry did not make any incidental moves. He was heading towards the ball. Brown’s mistake was entirely caused by himself. An own goal, poor Brown, hopefully he won't be affected by the error, but Manchester United are going to change tactics and are trailing now.

Millwall's players surrounded Zambrotta to celebrate the lead. They roared wildly towards the sideline cameras, waving their fists to declare their strength!

Aldridge put his arms around his chest and smiled. He could see that Ferguson actually had an idea about the situation of the game. It was not the result of the game. The result of the game must be to win, but in terms of game posture, Ferguson still hoped that Manchester United could lead the offense. , Otherwise, he wouldn't be on Veron. However, it's not that Manchester United wants to attack or defend, it's because they can't control the game at all and are completely passive!

The fourth crown, the three consecutive Champions League titles, seems not far away, Aldridge thought so beautifully. (to be continued..) ()