Super Marshal

"Be careful of Scholes, he is the most difficult player to defend in Manchester United!"

This is a sentence repeatedly emphasized by the head coach Gao Han over the past few days.

Harvey Alonso always remembers this.

As the team's starting midfielder, against Scholes, Harvey Alonso carefully defended the opponent who looked a little thin and not at all like those brave English players throughout the game.

He didn't dare to be careless, because he knew that all the guys who underestimated Scholes, or were paralyzed in the game, eventually became Scholes and became the poor worm under Manchester United's guns.

In order to defend Scholes, Xavi Alonso even had to sacrifice his organization and control in the midfield, which also led to a messy attack since the opening of Atletico Madrid.

But judging from the head coach's feedback, he has no opinion on this.

After all, it's an away game now.

Therefore, when Harvey Alonso saw Scholes retreat, he chose to follow up as soon as possible.

Although it didn't take long to cooperate with Diego Simeone, Harvey Alonso knew that the Argentine is a trustworthy teammate, and he will definitely withdraw as soon as he goes up.

When Scholes intercepted the ball in midfield and launched a counterattack on the spot, everyone at Atletico Madrid was shocked, and there was a burst of exclamation in the field. Harvey Alonso had a scalp numb, instinctive first. The immediate response is to post it.

Scholes stole the ball before he even had time to stop the ball, and Harvey Alonso approached.

So fast?

Scholes was also taken aback, his feet slowed down, and then looked again, the ball was lost!

All of this happened in an instant. The audience only saw Scholes stole the ball and was quickly broken back by Harvey Alonso. The two just staggered and the ball was in control. But it changed hands back and forth.

After Xavi Alonso stole the ball, he sent it forward without hesitation.

At this time, the entire Manchester United midfielder was actively preparing to press forward, coordinating with Scholes's counterattack on the spot, but unexpectedly he was suddenly intercepted and hit the counterattack. Everyone was caught off guard.

After receiving the ball, Kaka didn't have the slightest love for it, and passed it straight to the left of the front of the penalty area.

Villa picked up the ball with his right foot and turned the ball around, slid past Brown, and then quickly sprinted forward from the other side. The whole process was completed so quickly that Brown couldn't react.

When Villa caught up with the ball again, he was already in the penalty area, facing Butters one-on-one.

Fifteen meters, left foot, near the bottom right corner of the post...

Butters reacted quickly and wanted to stop, but didn't stop.

The ball rolled into Manchester United's goal again, two to zero!

From stealing the ball to scoring a goal, in just a few seconds, the entire Old Trafford Stadium fell into a dead silence.

Almost everyone held their breath and looked at what was happening on the court in disbelief. It changed so quickly.

Even at this moment, there are still many Manchester United fans who have not withdrawn from the exclamation that Scholes made when he stole the ball, but in a blink of an eye, it was Manchester United who lost the ball.

Atletico Madrid's counterattack was too fast!

From Xavi Alonso to Kaka to Villa, the three players completed the entire mid-range counterattack, and they all shot the ball with one kick. It was so fast that it was dizzying. When the fans reacted, the ball had already been scored. .

It was at this moment that fans cheered in the stands.

Very weak, but very clear in this deadly Old Trafford stadium.

In the stadium, the scoring Villa turned around and rushed out of the penalty area, shouting non-stop along the way, venting the excitement of scoring.

Behind him, Atletico Madrid players wearing visiting team jerseys are all chasing.

Two to zero, the Sheets Legion has another victory!

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"Damn it, I'm going to TMD!"

Ferguson on the sidelines was furious, and his mouth continued to swear indignantly.

Still angry, seeing a bottle of water on the sidelines, he kicked it away.

If the first goal conceded is considered acceptable, then this conceded is too much a blow to Manchester United.

At that time, Manchester United had just succeeded in stealing the ball and their morale skyrocketed. They were about to press the offense. But suddenly the ball was cut off and was quickly counter-attacked and even scored a goal. This gave the confidence of the players and the morale of the team. The blow is very big.

Even, Ferguson would rather be a counterattack after losing the ball, rather than steal the ball and then be counterattacked and scored.

"Atletico Madrid's style of play is very special, a bit like..." McLaren frowned and thought.

"Belsa's Argentina." Ferguson replied without thinking.

"Yes, it's very similar, especially the kind of counterattack on the spot. It's too similar."

But Ferguson shook his head, "It's not that simple."

McLaren frowned more tightly. Isn't it that simple?

"His overall formation is more rigorous than Bielsa, the distance is kept tighter, and the three lines of defense are very flexible. Whether it is from offensive to defensive or from defensive to offensive, they can complete the offensive and defensive transition in the shortest time. ."

Having said that, Ferguson sighed heavily, turned his head, and looked at the cold in front of the visiting team's coach.

"Is he really only twenty-six years old?"

He was very suspicious of this.

Because it is hard for him to believe that a kid who is only twenty-six years old would have such tactical accomplishments.

However, the facts are in front of him, and he can't help but believe it.

What a terrible kid!

"Our midfield problem is still very serious." Ferguson sighed again.

Since Stam moved away, Manchester United's defense has been unstable.

Although Ferguson later introduced Laurent Blanc from Inter Milan and hired Ferdinand at a sky-high price this summer, the line of defense problems have always existed.

Regarding the issue of Manchester United, Ferguson knew in his heart that the real situation is not as the outside world imagined, it is entirely the responsibility of the back line, but should be the team's overall formation and tactics.

In the past, Manchester United played a traditional British four-four-two formation, relying on two wingers Giggs and Beckham. The forward line was black and wind, and the two players in the midfield, even if it was Ronaldo. I Keane is not a typical defensive midfielder, but more like an offensive and defensive British midfielder.

This certainly makes Manchester United's offense very brave, coupled with the players' cooperation for many years, and the tacit understanding, the scene looks very smooth, but in fact the hidden dangers are very great, especially the defensive protection in the front of the big penalty area.

Even in the most peak years, Manchester United’s lineup was in the European arena and met top opponents. It was also less than a bit cheaper. The miracle of the Triple Crown in 1999 was somewhat lucky.

Especially in the past two years, with the recommendation and promotion of the 4, 2, 3 and 1 formation, Manchester United’s British 4, 4, and 2 has been losing more and more at the midfield level. Therefore, Ferguson is determined to change. The team's style of play hopes to integrate more continental elements into the British midfield to fill the team's weakness.

The astronomical price of the introduction of Veron, or even the fact that Guardiola was almost introduced, was for this purpose.

But the facts have proved that Veron, who played well in Serie A, is comparable to Zidane. After coming to the Premier League, for various reasons, it is difficult to bear the burden given by Ferguson.

As a result, Ferguson adjusted his style of play, adopting a four-five-one formation, or a four-four-one formation, with Bart and Keane partnering behind, but the effect seemed equally unsatisfactory.

Perhaps Real Madrid's Makelele will be the best candidate.

There is also Atletico Madrid's Xavi Alonso, the Spanish midfielder's defensive performance is still worthy of recognition.

Thinking of this, Ferguson had an idea in his mind.

However, this has nothing to do with the current game.

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After losing two goals in a row, Manchester United played more impatiently. Although still very brave and showed tenacious fighting spirit, Keane kept mobilizing the morale of his teammates on the field, hoping to suppress Atletico Madrid.

But the Sheet Army quickly took over the game.

With two goals in hand, Atletico Madrid played more steadily and calmly.

Especially as the time of the game progressed, the physical fitness of Manchester United players gradually declined, and the pressure and pressure were not as good as the opening stage. Atletico Madrid used its own skilful pass and control system to gradually control the rhythm of the midfield and the right to the ball.

This made the situation on the scene gradually tilted towards the sheet army, and Manchester United was also powerless to do this.

After Atletico Madrid took full control of the game, even if Manchester United were not reconciled, they had to retreat across the board.

Unless, they still want Atletico Madrid to expand the score again.

In the second half, they changed sides and fought again. Manchester United launched a rush after the opening, and once again played a wave of fierce offensive.

Van Nistelrooy also got consecutive shots in the penalty area, shooting three or four consecutive shots, all shot on the right, reflecting the strength of his own king of the small penalty area, making Atletico Madrid's goal turbulent.

But the Czech goalkeeper Cech performed steadily and tried to keep the goal from losing.

Coupled with Gao Han's quick adjustments, the defense has stabilized again.

Facts have proved that Gao Han's judgment is not wrong at all. After re-stabilizing the position, Atletico Madrid quickly regained control of the situation, and Manchester United had to retreat again.

But Ferguson quickly made a substitution and replaced the Argentine midfielder Veron.

This is an obvious midfield substitution with Atletico Madrid in order to improve midfield control.

But after Veron came on the field, he seemed a little out of tune with the other Manchester United midfielders. He was always unable to play in the same rhythm. Although he also passed a few good shots, he was finally submerged in the control of Atletico Madrid. In the wave.

The Sheet Army did not start the offensive frenzy again until the final stage of the game.

Especially after Gao Han replaced the teenager Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese player had three consecutive three people on the left flank at a time, let alone Alpine, even Ferguson was bright and applauded.

It's a pity ~www.NovelMTL.com~ that the last pass was not able to pass, and Atletico Madrid once again missed the opportunity to score.

The game time was finally fixed at ninety minutes.

Atletico Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0 with goals from Torres and Villa.

But it was Kaka, the Brazilian midfielder who was elected as the best player of the game.

With his outstanding performance in the Champions League this season, the young Kaka has successfully attracted the attention of major European giants. Many giants including AC Milan and Barcelona are coveting him.

While defeating Manchester United 2-0 in the away game, Atletico Madrid took the group's two consecutive victories and successfully climbed to the top of the group.

Although Manchester United lost, they retained the second place in the group.

Roma defeated Basel 1-0 at home this round, ranking third in the group.

The Swiss team ushered in a two-game losing streak and fell fourth in the bottom of the group. (To be continued.)