Chapter 209 The Days of Li Yu's Absence
Ferguson's verbal problems have not been a big deal in England for a long time. It's common for old men to scold.
The British media thinks that Italians are making a fuss about it. It's embarrassing to sue. You hurt our Manchester United's number one star Li Yu. I haven't asked you to settle the bill yet!
Back to Manchester, Manchester United announced the details of Li Yu's injury at the first time, which was about the same as the time predicted by the outside world. 7 to 10 days, not the original 5 to 7 days increased, but whether the injury worsened, but the club deliberately said a few more days for the sake of safety.
Anyway, there is a daily observation report, which can be modified at any time.
But no matter what, Li Yu will definitely not be able to catch up with the Premier League away game against Everton on the weekend.
Now, as long as Li Yu can't play, Manchester United fans will worry about whether there will be any accidents in the game.
Manchester United has been unbeaten with 7 wins and 3 draws in the last 10 confrontations between the two sides. In the past 12 years, they have only lost 1 game against Everton in 31 times, and the rest have achieved 24 wins and 6 draws. The two sides have played 35 games in the Premier League history, with Manchester United 26 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses, including 12 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses away. In 176 historical games between the two sides, Manchester United has the upper hand with 77 wins, 38 draws and 61 losses. Ferdinand and Nani continued to be suspended. Gary Neville, Brown and Valencia took turns to play, while Li Yu, who was concerned about, stayed at his home in Manchester to recuperate. Everton captain Phil Neville and striker Saha started against the old owner, and Rooney also returned to the old place.
In the 27th round of the 2009/10 English Premier League, a focus battle was played at Goodison Park. Manchester United lost 1-3 away to Everton. Rooney continued his recent good state to take the lead for Manchester United, but Bialet Dinov equalized the score and came on as substitutes. England's young players Gosling and Rodwell both scored and locked the victory. Manchester United lost for the first time in the league this season, and lost for the first time in the last nine league games. Everton has won five consecutive home games in the league, including strong teams such as Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City.
Ferguson, who has always spoken fiercely, was surprisingly low in speech after the game against Toffee. He fully admitted the team's defeat and even said the self-comfort that he wanted Chelsea and Arsenal to lose points. If you can dispel Ferguson's confidence, even in a battle, Ferguson's potential successor to Manchester United, Moyes, is indeed the first candidate for Scotland's greatest coach in the future. This is a good thing for Scottish football and the future development of Manchester United. However, it is not the first time that the triple champion of the league has lost like this this season. Perhaps Ferguson can understand something from the continuous accidents.
This season, we have included the Cup. Manchester United has lost a total of 9 games, losing two goals and more than two goals in three games, all of which are away.
Of course, it can't be said that Manchester United is an away worm. Before playing Everton, Manchester United's 23-point away record ranked first in the 20 teams. At this time last year, Manchester United ranked fourth with 25 points. This only shows that the competitiveness of each team has been greatly strengthened this year. Once many sub-line teams return to their own field, they are no different from the giants. Today's Everton is an example.
In the game, Manchester United was completely eaten through, and the scene is the so-called lack of counter-hand power. Although it is indeed very difficult to play away from home this year, it is really not in line with Manchester United's identity.
Let's watch today's game. In the worst case, there are always some people at Manchester United who will send some light and heat to prove the nature of the strong team, but it can be seen that Lu Xiaopang, the number one representative of Manchester United, had a quiet afternoon today, and it was difficult for the ball to hit his feet, and even if it arrived At his feet, Rooney was sad to find that the team next to him did not answer at all. He stamped his feet and sighed. Xiao Pang appeared many times today. He only had one shot today, but he threatened to pass the ball five times. He did Owen's homework.
And another long-term threat, Valencia, played an assist. The rest of the passes are equivalent to "vegetable ball". Fletcher, Evra and others certainly play actively. In fact, no one can stop them from playing actively in their position, but when it comes to the effect, it is a little useless.
Ferguson used his brains to change his mind in this game. He replaced Owen three times. The upper Scholes replaced Owen. The inverted triangle setting in the midfield made Fletcher and Carrick rush forward. The receiving points that Owen lacked after leaving the field actually had all the same. On Obertan replaced Park Ji-star, and the kind of play that could not see the light on the left side was French-style. Xiao Kuailing replaced it, and at the same time, it can also inspire Evra's more brave assists. Finally, Owen replaced Valencia. Fletcher returned to the right side and played authentic 442 against Milan. When he went to Valencia, he could deal with the "Pharaoh" of Favali, but today it's not right. It's changed again and again. The initiative has always been on Everton's side.
What's wrong? It's almost the same as when it was against Fulham and Liverpool: it was a double striker, but one of the soft strikers dragged his feet.
In the game against Liverpool, Manchester United sent Rooney and Li Yu, and for Fulham, Rooney and Owen. As a result, Li Yu did not come, and the problem of Manchester United's front line was extremely obvious?
Owen had his own magic weapon in his heyday, but now they are old. When Owen no longer has that kind of inspiration and the start and speed that matches the inspiration, and he is still obsessed, Owen's value can be imagined. When he needs a bayonet to see the red, he will never dare to say that the scene is not work, but sometimes It seems particularly fragile.
The second question is to take it out from the first question. The midfield confrontation failed, and the initiative has always been in their own hands, but now Manchester United has a problem, that is, the away activity is not enough, especially the main axis Carrick. He has the most important organizational function, but he hasn't played much this season. , that's what Fletcher played better.
And Scholes is too old. At present, Gibson can only shoot from a long distance. Anderson's state goes up and down. There is nothing wrong with the midfield at home. With Rooney before and after, the big problem will become smaller. However, in the away game, although he can maintain a considerable strength with his overall strength, it is undeniable that the total There are some games where you have to fall into an undisputed disadvantage, these three games are. In these three games, Manchester United's midfielders are ashamed that the other side's midfield play is particularly good. Today's Pinar, Fulham's Murphy, Liverpool's Lucas, in fact, they are not super strong midfielders, but they set off that Manchester United is more like a second-tier team.
Another aspect is the defender problem. This matter in this game has been talked about by the media several times, and there is nothing we can do after the midfield collapses. When playing Fulham, the guard line of Dewright, Carrick and Fletcher is played alot. The makeshift line will always meet the team that eats you. Today, for Everton, Da Nei, Brown and Evans, it seems that they can still make a guard line. In fact, when they encounter the team that has studied them thoroughly, Brown's slow turn, Da Nei's slow running back, and young Evans's small mistakes from time to time will be immediately amplified, thus making himself uncomfortable and making the other party comfortable.
No wonder Ferguson simply admits to losing. Once the team enters a situation where their hands and feet are bound in any way, it is useless to have many championship signs on Manchester United. Compared with Chelsea, there are many disadvantages. If this year's league championship points are tight again, it will not be too surprising.
In the area where Manchester United wants to make up for the leak in the summer, from the goalkeeper (not that Van der Sar can't do it, you can't expect a 40-year-old uncle to eat a fairy elixir all the way) to the striker, there are actually many places.
Many people seem to have such a hunch before the game. There will be problems in Manchester United's game. I don't know if there is a problem that Li Yu does not play, but now there is a clear fact. As long as Li Yu is not on the field, Manchester United's game will make people feel uneasy. With Li Yu and without Li Yu, Manchester United will It seems that it is no longer a high-grade team!
Li Yu's dependence used to rely on C Ronaldo. Li Yu filled this vacancy very well, but other players are too unreassuring. Owen has been so mediocre recently that he can't be more mediocre. In a long season, he can't just count on two front line players, not to mention that Manchester United is still fighting on the third line, the front line. The strength is related to the last trophy.
It's useless to say anything. The winter transfer window has been closed for a long time, and it is impossible for Manchester United to have forwards to add.
At the same time, in another game that began the next day, Chelsea defeated the Wolves Wanderers 3-0 away, narrowing the score to three points. In the table, Manchester United, who played one more game, still led by 3 points. In fact, they had no lead.
When Li Yu heard the news of the team's strength, she couldn't sit still at home. No one wanted to lose a season's efforts at this time. Li Yu immediately returned to the club and asked to participate in training.
Ferguson directly rolled Li Yu back. What's the trouble at this time? It's best to help the team to take good care of his injuries at home!
According to the doctor's advice, Li Yu took another two days off before she could resume training.
What does this mean? You have to miss another game.
For good, in the next round of the league, Manchester United will play against West Ham United at home.
The opponent is not strong, but this kind of support can't be said. The feeling of being honest and recuperating at home is really terrible. In addition, Li Yu is the only one in such a big villa. It's really boring!
How I want to see Jenny by my side at this time, and I don't know if I have seen my love declaration.
But there has been no news recently. I was really angry and ignored the little girl who played with me.
If Li Yu is really a piece of wood in terms of feelings, she won't coax other girls. After all, she is a girl. No matter how generous she is, she can't always let others take the initiative!
Li Yu is really such a person. She hasn't thought too much about coaxing a girl for a long time. Jenny is really right. She is stupid to play football.
When she was bored, Jenny didn't pay attention to him for a long time on Twitter. She called and didn't know what to say. Li Yu simply went to do equipment exercises.
Other players' lives are rich and colorful. Li Yu is a typical otaku. Without commercial activities, Li Yu hardly stays at home and suffers a lot of media reporters.
Manchester United has won West Ham in the last 4 games, and the two sides have not drawn in the last 11 games. West Ham has never been tied at Old Trafford in the past 26 years. Both sides have scored in the last 20 games. The two sides played 29 games in the Premier League, and Manchester United had the upper hand with 18 wins, 7 draws and 4 losses. Among them, 12 wins and 2 losses at home. The two sides have had 118 historical confrontations, with Manchester United gaining the upper hand with 53 wins, 24 draws and 41 losses. Since its four-game winning streak in May 2007, West Ham has never won three consecutive games in the Premier League, and since August 2007, Manchester United has never lost three consecutive games in the league.
Because Manchester United will play the League Cup final on Sunday, the game will be played ahead of schedule. Vidic made his debut in 2010, but Ferdinand, who was released, did not even enter the bench. Foster, Gibson, Scholes and Anderson rotated to start. West Ham only replaced Parker, who was banned from two games, with Noble, and former Manchester United youth training camp defender Spector started against the old owner.
Manchester United beat West Ham 3-0 at home, Rooney scored twice, and Owen, who came on as a substitute, was the icing on the cake. Manchester United won six consecutive home games.
Rooney's outbreak finally brought Manchester United back on track, but an unfortunate news came out after the game.
In the game against West Ham United on Tuesday, Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Anderson was seriously injured. He was injured and left the field. After examination, his cruciate ligament was torn and he would miss the rest of the season.
Manchester United's 3-0 victory over West Ham was Anderson's first appearance in a month. For the Brazilian, this injury is a heavy blow. He may not only miss the Summer World Cup, but may also be purged by Manchester United.
In addition, Manchester United coach Ferguson confirmed that Ferdinand will not be able to participate in the warm-up match between England and Egypt next Wednesday.
Ferdinand took the England captain's armband from Terry, but at the age of 31, he was constantly injured. In the game against West Ham on Tuesday, he felt a sprained back muscle and may be absent for a few weeks.
Ferguson said: "It's obvious that Leo can't catch up with England's game. Unfortunately for us, I was looking forward to the comeback of Ferdinand and Vidic. I think he may not be able to catch up with AC Milan, but he may recover in a few weeks.
After being defeated by Everton last weekend, what Manchester United urgently needs is to "cure wounds" with victory. What they said is that a 3-0 victory over West Ham at home is a must-win battle. Ferguson breathe a sigh of relief. His team can maintain continuous pressure on Chelsea and welcome the weekend's League Cup final in the best condition. Everything is still moving forward steadily.
In an interview with the official TV station, Ferguson said: "We have to win. Saturday's game is disappointing. We all feel that the enthusiasm for the game has been exhausted against Milan, but we have to recover. Tonight we show our ability and the strength of the game. The desire to win. We are eager to win the game, and the whole process is worthy of a victory. We have created a lot of opportunities. The players always maintain the desire to win, and this desire is well distributed to the game. Especially in the second half, we have done a good job in the use of the ball.
Today, Rooney and Owen scored three goals with high technical and tactical content. Ferguson not only praised after the game, but also said, "The first ball is beautiful and exciting. This is a very good-looking cross across the court. Valencia's first pass, Rooney's wonderful header; the second ball is the precise two-pass-one cooperation between Valencia and Dimitar, and then a wonderful pass and an excellent blow. As for Michael, he has done what he has been doing before. He runs well between the two defenders, the ball is well controlled, and the last kick is quite perfect. We can score a lot of goals in this way in the second half.
Foster and Vidic started in this game. The last time they played in the league was in 2009, and Ferguson's evaluation of them was not low. He said: "There were two beautiful saves in the second half, especially the shot that saved Diamanti. He played very well today. I think he is a little anxious. He may be anxious to open his big feet, but the goalkeeper is very good. And Nemania is absolutely talented. His grasp of the air ball is amazing and powerful. The appearance itself is very important, so it is a good thing that he can return.
Chelsea will visit Manchester City this Saturday. Ferguson hopes that the Mancini Legion can block the progress of the Blues. He said, "We hope so. Manchester City is certainly an excellent team. They are fighting for the fourth place in the league. They have a large number of good players to play Inter Milan in Chelsea during the week, and then come back. Of course, there is a chance to face them.
In addition, Ferguson also announced a negative news. Vice captain Ferdinand will be absent from Sunday's League Cup final due to injury. It seems that he will be absent from the friendly match with Egypt next week, and his injury is still in the same place - his back. Ferguson said: "He sprained his back during training and was not ready to play the week. The game of the day is unfortunate for him. He will miss a lot of games. The injuries are so frequent that it is not this season's league that affects Leo, but the World Cup. Capello naturally will not use the injury number to play the game, and Ferguson has nothing to do about it. He said: "Rio's training has always been good, but after all, this is not a small accident. When you always have severe pain, you will not play. Opportunity."
Speaking of defenders, Vidic's comeback to start is of concern. The Serbs played normally in a difficult event and worked together with others to score a clean sheet. After the game, Vidic said, "It's good to come back. I like the feeling of playing the game again. It's been a long time since I played last time, but I'm still very happy. First of all, we won the game, and secondly, there is no pain in the injured part, which is very important to me. So I'm very happy. When I finished playing last season, I thought I would play better this season, but I was injured, so I felt very depressed this year. I missed the pre-season and about two months of regular matches, and now I hope the injury will be a thing of the past.
After winning West Ham, Manchester United still leads Chelsea with multiple points. Now the Blues still play one less game. It's time for Vidic to raise morale. He said, "We believe that we can win the championship. Confidence is a key word. They may be very equal to us, but they still have to play a game with us. I I believe we can win that game, especially when the front line is neat. I think we can play well in the rest of the games.