Chelsea was eager to score.
More and more offensive forces were invested.
Unfortunately, the offensive effect was not very good.
Manchester City's defense was much better than in the first half.
In the 82nd minute of the game, Gundogan and Zhao Yi, who retreated to their own half, suddenly surrounded Fabregas.
Fabregas tried his best, but still failed to protect the ball. Zhao Yi used a big leg to poke the ball out.
After Gundogan got the ball, he quickly moved forward.
"Manchester City counterattacked again, Aguero, De Bruyne, can Gundogan pass it??
Oh my God!!"
With a scream from the commentator, Gundogan was fiercely knocked to the ground by Zouma who rushed out from the side.
Because of several mistakes on the defensive end, Chelsea lost a good situation. Zouma's mood was obviously a little wrong.
Gundogan covered his ankle, closed his eyes and fell to the ground and screamed in pain.
Manchester City teammates quickly surrounded him and checked the injury.
The referee also rushed to the scene as soon as possible and quickly let the team doctor in.
Zouma stood aside with a dark face. The referee did not hesitate to give him a red card and he was directly sent off!
Zouma did not make any excuses. When he made such a dangerous move, he already knew his fate.
Hiddink kept shaking his head and was unworthy of reuse.
Guardiola looked worried.
Gundogan is the ball-holding core of this Manchester City team. He is one of the few players in Manchester City's current lineup who can stably transfer the ball from the backcourt to the frontcourt.
He has first-class organizational skills, and the key is a very threatening shot.
He plays an irreplaceable role in Manchester City's offense.
If Gundogan is out for the season, it will definitely be a heavy blow to Manchester City.
Soon, the team doctor waved to Guardiola to make a substitution and a stretcher was needed.
"Gundogan's injury looks very serious. Zouma's unconventional and fierce foul... shouldn't be allowed!
If Gundogan misses Manchester City's next game, it will be a big problem for Manchester City.
There are only Fernando or Silva in this position... one of them focuses on defense, and the other is good at attacking and passing threatening balls. It is difficult for them to replace Gundogan.
Zhao Yi has also played this position, but the effect is not very good.
Guardiola may have to think about it carefully."
Guardiola's face was a little heavy, and he immediately called Fernando to prepare to come on the bench.
He began to hesitate in his heart.
Maybe we should not be so optimistic about attacking on four fronts at the same time.
The players should have enough rest time.
Silva has already suffered a muscle strain due to fatigue, and Aguero has also missed many games due to muscle problems before.
Including Kompany and De Bruyne, they all have some fatigue problems.
Gundogan's injury is unknown now. Judging from the serious look of the team doctor, he will be out for a long time.
Gundogan was lying on a stretcher, covering his face, in great pain.
The expressions of Manchester City players on the field were not very good.
Manchester City fans have already put their hands together and prayed for Gundogan.
I hope he won't have too many problems.
The referee resumed the game.
Chelsea played one less player, which did not have much impact on the offensive end, but the defensive end was too strenuous.
Chelsea, who changed to a three-back formation, always had to be on guard against a fire in the backyard.
The remaining game time ran out quickly.
The score between the two sides did not change again.
At the cost of losing a main player with all the main players, Manchester City defeated Chelsea away with difficulty.
Advance to the next round of the FA Cup.
Chelsea fans and players are somewhat unwilling, but there is nothing they can do.
Chelsea was eliminated from the League Cup this season, and the FA Cup was also ended by Manchester City, and there is no hope of the top four in the league.
Only one Champions League title is left, but after losing to Paris Saint-Germain 1:2 in the first round, the hope of promotion is also slim.
Basically, all four goals will be lost.
Although Manchester City won the game, the loss was not small.
Guardiola seemed a little worried at the post-match press conference.
He didn't say much about this victory.
He hoped that Gundogan's injury would not be a big problem.
As the best player in this game, Zhao Yi also expressed his blessings to Gundogan in the interview area.
I hope he can recover as soon as possible.
"No matter when, we will stand behind him.
He is an indispensable member of our team."
The players returned to Manchester, and Gundogan was determined to be absent for four to six months after further examination.
This season is directly written off.
Manchester City advanced, but there was no celebration.
After learning about Gundogan's injury, a group of teammates went to the hospital together.
Gundogan was quite optimistic.
"It's just a fracture, how can it be likeI'm going to die? ? "
It's normal for professional players to get injured. Some even end their careers for the season.
"I'm sorry, I can't win with you this season."
"I will watch every game of yours at home. Don't be lazy!"
"We must advance to the Champions League!"
"We must win the League Cup!"
"I have to go to the scene to receive the medal!"
Manchester City players bumped fists with Gundogan one by one.
Gundogan kept talking.
"This is my first trophy since I came to Manchester City. Don't let it slip away."
Zhao Yi hugged Gundogan, "I will."
Gundogan nodded and pointed at Zhao Yi, "I've heard of your legend. You are a man of your words. If you promise, you will definitely do it. ”
Zhao Yi will do his best to fulfill his promise and fight for his last bit of strength.
This is one of his few advantages.
Two days later, Manchester City will go to Kiev to start the Champions League knockout round.
The schedule is very tight.
Guardiola is a little annoyed that he should not have sent all the main players when facing Chelsea.
Gundogan was injured and was out for the season.
So before facing Dynamo Kyiv, he and Ventura kept checking the players' physical condition.
Aguero's muscles still have some hidden dangers.
Guardiola became cautious. This time in the away Champions League, he did not plan to let Aguero start.
"How is Zhao's physical condition?"
"He is as strong as a bull. It's hard to explain. His body muscles have no discomfort and his physical condition is very good.
In fact, he only had physical problems during the previous period of the whole season.
During that time, I thought his body had reached its limit, but I didn't expect that in less than a week, he was like nothing happened.
It's really good to be young.
I'm very sure that he won't get injured due to fatigue.
He can definitely play. "
Guardiola breathed a sigh of relief.
He even wanted to send out most of the substitutes to give the main players a rest.
But the Champions League is too important.
It is too important for Manchester City and for him.
Manchester City has never been involved in the Champions League, and even as the Premier League champion, it was eliminated in the group stage.
After Guardiola left Barcelona, he coached the European top team Bayern Munich and never entered the Champions League final.
Therefore, he was criticized by many people.
He and Manchester City need to prove themselves in the Champions League.
You'll Also Like
-
Honkai Impact 3rd: Live broadcast room, start!
Chapter 163 8 hours ago -
I have become the zombie king, and the zombie apocalypse has just broken out.
Chapter 261 8 hours ago -
Plundering countless entries, I became a god in the wasteland era
Chapter 182 8 hours ago -
Capture the goddess starting from Douluo
Chapter 1402 10 hours ago -
Days to grind friendship at Hogwarts
Chapter 484 10 hours ago -
Douluo: After reincarnation, hold on to the script of group pets
Chapter 719 10 hours ago -
Mastering Thunder from Hogwarts
Chapter 836 10 hours ago -
Elemental Wizards at Hogwarts
Chapter 615 10 hours ago -
Dou Po's Endless Devour
Chapter 443 10 hours ago -
I'm the paper king at Hogwarts
Chapter 337 10 hours ago