Chapter 215 Mr. Key
In the first leg of the 2009/10 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, a focus battle was fought at the Allianz Stadium. Li Yu and Rooney served as the starting line of Manchester United in this game.
While waiting for the Bayern players to kick off, the two Manchester United players frequently exchanged eyes.
Rooney immediately clicked!
There's nothing I can do. The old man was cruel. If he doesn't do well today, maybe the two of them will bleed after the game!
With a whistle, in the great cheering of Allianz Stadium, Mueller passed it to Orci, and the game officially began.
Li Yu and Rooney rushed up with a strong step and looked at the posture. In front of them was the biggest enemy in their life.
The momentum after the opening of Manchester United, driven by the two front lines that had to be furious, was extremely vigorous and fierce.
As soon as the Bayern player fell a few feet at the beginning, the football was broken by Carrick and immediately launched a counterattack.
After getting the ball on the right side**, the boy has been in a really good state recently. He is very confident in breaking through the ball and has some superstar demeanor.
Ram did not dare to be careless towards Nani. Several Manchester United players in the front court are relatively difficult to deal with. Each has their own threats. They must not let Nani go, but it's okay.
Bayern's defensive strategy today is not to let Manchester United's sideline cut directly cause chaos in the penalty area, and the bottom pass can also give the central defender ample defensive opportunity. Once there is a scuffle in the penalty area, Bayern's current central defender combination Van Bitten and Demychelis is really not enough.
They are all fierce and inflexible central defender types. Demikelis has also been worried about Bayern fans before. At good times, he is a god, and when it is bad, anything can happen.
Nani had no choice but to pass the ball, not the high ball, but the low ball.
Demichelis once again showed the true nature of his cancer. He tried to get the ball under his feet, but he scratched under his feet and fell down!
Li Yu behind him greeted the ball and shot with him. Butt could only symbolize waving his hand and witnessing the football into the net.
"LI, it's Manchester United's No. 9 again! The killer in the eyes of our Manchester United fans, he scored!"
"What a wonderful start, the game will be included in our rhythm!"
Peter, as the commentator of this game, the game has just begun, and it may be that his emotions can be fully mobilized, and he is not very excited when he announces the goal.
1:0!
Only 67 seconds into the game, Li Yu knocked on the opponent's door for Manchester United on the road.
Bute also lost a bad temper after conceded the ball and roared in front of the door. Although Li Yu didn't understand German, Demy Kelis's depressed look still told everyone who was the focus of the contradiction.
The sudden blow made Bayern's head coach Van Gaal extremely annoyed. Demikelis is simply giving points. Looking at the current expression, it will be a problem whether he has the spirit to defend in the game.
Regardless of Van Gaal's heart, Li Yu and Rooney were finally relieved. One goal was not enough, and there was still a gap from the old man's requirements. A good start made them full of confidence in the solved game.
Three minutes later, Manchester United seized the opportunity to break the ball and made a comeback. Li Yu ran with a large coverage area. First, after Nani completed a two-to-one cooperation in the ribs of the front court, he went straight forward.
Flexible movement on the Manchester United front line, Li Yu and Rooney did not reach the front line at the first time. In the attack, they are now seeking cooperation near the midfield, and then inserting forward, which makes Bayern's defenders very helpless and dare not rush forward to compete. For a while, the midfield pressure It has soared. Although the two teams are now attacking and defending each other on the scene, it seems that the threat of Manchester United is obviously greater than the home team Bayern.
"Keep up with him and don't let him catch the ball!" Bette stood in front of the door and saw it very clearly. If Li Yu got the ball again, it would be a great chance to score. He reminded the defender loudly.
When Van Bitten heard the reminder, he immediately organized Bayern's back line to press forward and wanted to use offside tactics to disintegrate Li Yu's forward.
It's very risky, but there's nothing we can do. Speed and body are not the opponents of Manchester United No. 9, and the only way to make offside is not the way.
Sure enough, with a whistle, Li Yu fell into the offside trap of Bayern's back line.
Li Yu, who stopped, took a look at the borderline. He still couldn't believe that he was offside? He shook his hand and ran back helplessly.
Of course, the fans at the scene can't see the replay, but the commentator can see clearly through the replay in the game signal. This is a complete misjudgment. At the moment of passing, Li Yu and the defender line are level. If it is according to the principle of encouraging attack, this ball is completely a good ball.
Li Yu's speed was so fast that the lineman had a certain illusion. He always felt that Li Yu jumped over the whole Bayern defense line in an instant.
The penalty is like this, and there is nothing we can do. Since the penetration of the middle road is not good, there are still two sides.
Rooney was also very desperate in the game, but there was an accident. Just 20 minutes after the game, he staggered a little, which was worrying, but he did not ask the team doctor for an examination.
Ferguson really regrets that he said so many harsh words before the game. If Rooney is injured, then in the next series of battles, the only front line that Manchester United can really use is Li Yu. The gains outweigh the losses!
The person must be replaced, and it must not be injured.
In the 22nd minute of the game, Manchester United was forced to make a substitution. Rooney left the game and Park Ji-sung.
Van Gaal knows what kind of situation he will face in the away game if he loses at home. Let alone the promotion situation, the pressure after a single game can definitely make it difficult for people's hearts to load.
The Dutch instructor finally made up his mind and walked to the sidelines and waved vigorously to the players to suppress the attack.
Manchester United also cooperated, and the appropriate recycling began to prepare for a counterattack.
After the end of the first half, the score on the field was still 0:1, and Manchester United led Bayern Munich in the away game.
The second half of the game starts 15 minutes later, and the two sides change sides and fight again. Bayern Munich launched a fierce attack on Manchester United from the first minute of the second half, trying to equalize the score as soon as possible.
What everyone didn't expect was... Manchester United was still the first goal in the second half. The visiting team was scored by defender Ferdinand, who seized the opportunity of corner kicks, helping the Red Devils get a 2-0 lead away from home.
"Ah, ah, ah... ah - this is really unfortunate for the German team! They are two goals behind Manchester United at home!"
If it is the nightmare of the Germans, then what happens next is to push them into the abyss of the nightmare.
The abyss appeared like this. Scholes tried to pass the high ball directly to the penalty area to Li Yu. But Bayern Munich's defender Demikelis took the lead in the football.
The football just fell to Park Ji-sung's feet. He did not drive or shoot, but directly passed the football back in. This time, he used the ground ball.
The football just passed through the space after Demichelis went out to compete for the top.
At this moment, Li Yu's white figure accurately appeared in the empty space!
The feeling of running without the ball has been deeply integrated into his brain. He doesn't need to pay special attention to this aspect now. Often his brain will direct his body to run to the most suitable position...
Li Yu finally realized the feeling brought by the special training of running position, which has never appeared in previous competitions. This feeling is very mysterious, just like he can reach the best position easily.
Li Yu received the ball behind Demichelis.
" offside!" Someone is shouting.
The players of Bayern Munich even raised their arms.
But the referee did not whistle, and the borderline did not wave the flag.
Li Yu didn't look up to confirm this boring thing. It is the referee's job to judge whether the player is offside, and he just needs to shoot the ball under his feet towards the goal!
He took the ball and turned around, then raised his right foot and volleyed vigorously!
Butt watched the football rush into the goal with a helpless face. What a way that made the goalkeeper score? There was no response!
"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! Our No. 9 is him again, a wonderful offside goal. Today, Li Yu's run seems to be enlightened. It's really wonderful!!"
"Manchester United has another city, and now they are three goals ahead on the road! Is there any hope for Bayern Munich? The game has been going on for 60 minutes! Maybe the end of the game is the gift that Bayern Munich players want!"
There were huge cheers at the home team's Allianz Stadium, and of course... there were also boos.
After Li Yu scored, he looked up at the lineman. He saw the lineman running to the center line - that's what it means that the goal is effective. If he is really offside, the lineman will stand in a line with his offside position, and then raise the flag in his hand high.
After confirming that his goal was valid, he turned around and ran to Park Ji-sung, who assisted him.
There is almost no communication between the two in Manchester United. Now that the Koreans have given Li Yu an assist, Li Yu can't be stingy with her own heart.
Li Yu hugged Park Zhixing and sincerely thanked him. Without his pass, no matter how much he ran, he would be in vain. Especially the key is that Ferguson's requirement is that he is basically qualified. Compared with poor Rooney, he is absolutely lucky.
Park Ji-sung looks surprised. There is no need to be so excited. We are not so good!
However, the questions of the Koreans have not been answered, and he can only bear it silently. Anyway, in the arms of Li Yu, a pervert, he can't break free, so he can only bear it.
Other teammates of Manchester United also came over with smiles and surrounded them.
Today, Manchester United's momentum in the away game, who said that the three consecutive Champions League championships are impossible miracles, now Manchester United has absolutely reason to let their supporters look forward to the arrival of that miracle.
Li Yu, who had frequently fallen into offside traps before, became different in the next games. This is still so neat. At least he could deal with it before, but now he is not fooled and is very difficult to defend. Van Gaal is at a loss on the sidelines. He has foreseed what the German media will say after the game. Demichelis may become the best scapegoat, but as the head coach, he can't put the blame for the failure of the game on the players. He can't do such a thing.
What else can he do in the face of such a game or at his own home court? It is almost certain to welcome him, and a letter of dismissal will be delivered as soon as possible after the end of the season.
The fate of the head coach of Bayern Munich is not limited to the head coach of Bayern Munich. There were boos from the fans at home just now, but now even the boos have disappeared. You know, Bayern fans have always been known for their loyalty, but now they can't be loyal. The team's performance is so bad that many fans choose to leave early. .
On the contrary, more than 3,000 Manchester United fans of the visiting team have become the owners of the Allianz Stadium at this moment, singing loudly and cheering unscrupulously!
Manchester United made them proud to cheer for the team again on the road.
The game has come to an end, and the home team Bayern Munich has still not changed on the scene. Now their only blessing is that the score has not expanded again, 3:0!
With this game, the referee finally blew the whistle at the end of the game. The players of Bayern Munich did not stay on the court at all. As soon as the whistle sounded, they all ran to the player channel, and they really had no face to stay.
After the game, the Manchester United players began to thank the away fans. After bursts of cheers, the smoke of the competition finally dissipated.
What awaits Bayern Munich will be the criticism of the All-German high media, and the generals of Manchester United will be greeted by the praise of the British media.
Li Yu undoubtedly became the focus of this game. Even Ferguson used three good ones to praise his disciples at the post-match press conference.
It is particularly noteworthy that Li Yu found her own experience in the anti- offside. If Bout hadn't found the feeling of saving in the rest of the time, the score might have expanded.
The only bad news for Manchester United may be Rooney's injury.
On the evening of April 1, Manchester United's official website reported that Rooney's injury confirmed that the right ankle ligament was slightly damaged and did not break. We are happy to inform Rooney about his injury. After scanning, it was confirmed that his ankle was not broken, but only a minor degree of damage. The team spokesman released the good news through the official website.
At present, Manchester United has not given a timetable for Rooney's return. Head coach Ferguson said that he would officially announce Bruni's injury at a press conference at Carrington Training Base on Friday. Since the ankle joint is not broken, when Rooney will come back is the only mystery at present. According to previous British media reports, Rooney may be absent for two weeks to a month. Since the injury announced by Manchester United today is "a minor injury", this may reduce Rooney's rest time. In the most likely situation, Rooney will miss the weekend home game against Chelsea.
As the 451 arrow that Ferguson has no alternate solution in the face of a strong enemy, Rooney and Li Yu's tacit cooperation is the number one weapon for Manchester United to take the initiative in the battle.
The loss of Rooney is tantamount to a self-folding wing. Although Li Yu can be alone, last night's game also clearly shows that without the barrier in front of him, Li Yu needs more energy to deal with his opponent.
It is particularly sad that Ferguson will face almost exactly the same situation last season: there must be a choice between the league and the Champions League.
Last season, Lord won the Champions League and was completely defeated by Chelsea, which almost ruined the league. In the end, although he kept the laurel, he broke Rome and could not have both.
In this game, although Manchester United gave Bayern great pressure to advance after taking the lead, the team's intention to stay behind was obvious. After the big lead, it was completely because they were thinking about the weekend's battle with Chelsea's Tianwang Mountain, and they couldn't continue to chase the score.
Ferguson had to continue to face such a choice.
Even the situation is more cruel than last season. Chelsea has been out early, unlike last season's Champions League constraints, you can wait to work.
Originally, Manchester United had a 90% chance of winning the battle of Dream Theater, but once they were successful in defending their title, they could almost get it at their fingertips.
But now the situation has suddenly reversed, and the team without Rooney's offensive has been sharply reduced.
Of course, Ancelotti, who has lost the Champions League, will not give up the league easily. Last weekend's victory over Villa was a provocative declaration. Throughout April, in addition to the fierce battle against Chelsea, Manchester United will have to face the relegation bitter owner Blackburn and the four-dead rivals Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. The Red Devils, who lack one of the goal machines when they enter the devil's schedule, have undoubtedly been in trouble.
Chelsea and Arsenal are the former wolf and the latter, and other opponents also have reasons to fight for their lives. It can be said that the Lord was proud for a moment and sent Manchester United's original beautiful future on the grill. The suffering will be the main theme of Manchester United in the next full month. It may not be depressed, but it really takes a hard battle and a little luck to escape.
Who and Li Yu rebuilt the front line of Manchester United? This is a thorny problem that Ferguson must solve. Owen has never found a feeling, and the young player Diouf has gradually disappeared from people's sight. Wheelbeck is still a child of a second-tier team.
The first thing that may be thought of is Maceda, who has performed amazing performance, but no matter how you choose, even if the best substitute in people's mind, the gap in strength is still so obvious.
In the game against Chelsea, Ferguson may directly sacrifice the real single-arrow tactic to push Li Yu to the position of center and make more articles in the midfield.
Maybe even Ferguson himself forgot what he said in the hotel room that day. Li Yu and Rooney had nothing to do after the game. It was not that Ferguson forgot, but that the old man was not in the mood to care about these little things now.
Rooney's injury cast a shadow on the road that should have been bright. The key to whether Manchester United can walk this somewhat dark road is on their No. 9.