From the man behind the football king to the football king

At the end of the first half, the score on the field was 2:0.

Throughout the first half of the game, Manchester United almost firmly controlled the game. Manchester United had eight shots in the first half, while Manchester City only had three shots. Such data well reflects the situation of the first half.

This also made the reporters in the media box express their shock. This is Manchester City. This is Manchester City, which has won 13 consecutive victories before. They were beaten by Manchester United in an away game and were unable to fight back? !

How can this be? !

You know, since the Middle East oil capital took over Manchester City, Blue Moon has always had an advantage in the game against Manchester United. Even if Manchester United takes the lead in the score, Manchester City is still the dominant side in terms of the scene.

Take last season's 5-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City also had an advantage in possession.

But in today's game, the ratio of Manchester City's ball possession rate to Manchester United's is 52%:48%, and the advantage is almost negligible.

In terms of threats, Manchester United is even more dominant.

Many people feel that they have watched a fake Manchester Derby, because it feels so unreal!

Lineker commented: "The problem lies here with Fernandinho. The Brazilian is Manchester United's key target of attack. Manchester City is very passive here, which leads to a defensive crisis for the whole team. The defense is not good, and then it will inevitably affect Offensive end."

"It's not just that. It's impossible for Guardiola not to see this problem, but he has not made adjustments. It's not just because of the time in the first half. In my opinion, Guardiola's attack against Manchester City Overconfident in ability, he thought City would be able to respond with a strong attack, but obviously that didn't happen."

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At halftime, Mourinho praised his players. But after praising him, he didn't forget to remind the players.

"A football match lasts for ninety minutes. 2:0 in the first half doesn't mean anything. It doesn't guarantee that we win the game. Be careful of Manchester City's counterattack in the second half."

"Our tactics were very successful in the first half, and the game continued in the second half." Mourinho drew a circle with Fernandinho's name on the tactical board, and everyone understood what the coach meant.

Mourinho paused and continued: "However, Guardiola also knows the problems of his team, so he should make adjustments in the second half of the game. Manchester City may have two changes."

Mourinho raised a finger and said: "Replace Fernandinho and replace him with Yaya Toure."

"Replace De Bruyne, replace Yaya Toure, or replace Mkhitaryan."

"No matter which one it is, remember it." Mourinho knocked on the small blackboard. "Manchester City has made adjustments, changing from a single defensive midfielder to a double defensive midfielder. Our tactics have also changed - focusing on defending David. Silva.”

"David Silva is the brains of Manchester City. If David Silva is restricted, Manchester City's offense will be paralyzed in half!" Mourinho looked at the players, "Remember, this is the key."

Manchester City was caught off guard by him in the first half of the game. In this case, Guardiola will definitely make adjustments as long as he is not stubborn.

In addition, Manchester City is a top team, and these stars are all time-tested top stars. After the fifteen-minute halftime adjustment, they may have calmed down.

In this case, Manchester United must be careful about Manchester City's offense.

"In the second half of the game, if Manchester City changes their formation, we will fight them on a defensive counterattack." Mourinho knocked on the tactical board and drew a few arrows. "2:0, we are qualified to counterattack. Hold steady, even if Even if a goal is recovered by Manchester City, don’t panic, they are more anxious than us.”

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Defending David Silva is the key to containing Manchester City's offense. Mourinho clearly pointed out the key to the second half of the game.

Even so, when Manchester City scored shortly after the start of the second half, Mourinho realized that he had underestimated David Silva and Manchester City.

Before the start of the second half, Manchester City made substitutions. Captain Kompany was replaced and Mkhitaryan came on as a substitute. Manchester City changed from a 433 formation to a 343 formation, with Mkhitaryan and Fernandinho forming a double midfielder.

Mourinho glanced at Guardiola, but he didn't expect Guardiola to make such a decisive substitution.

The effect of Guardiola's adjustment can be said to be immediate. With Mkhitaryan protecting Fernandinho, this freed up David Silva and De Bruyne.

In the 51st minute of the game, De Bruyne sent a beautiful ball. The ball passed around the junction of Bruno and Rashford. In front of the penalty area, David Silva got the ball and the Spanish star dunked it with his left foot. The ball passed Van Dijk, then suddenly started to pick up speed. When it was approaching Luke Shaw, it suddenly stopped and changed direction laterally. When Luke Shaw braked hastily to defend, David Silva took advantage of this. The gap created by the time difference directly shoots into the far corner.

The football drew an arc and flew straight to the upper left corner of the goal. Although De Gea tried his best to jump up and hit the football, he was still unable to completely change the flight direction of the football, and the football hung into the net.

"GOOOOOOOOOOOALLL!!!!!"

"David Silva!" Manchester City's commentator shouted excitedly, "1:2, Manchester City pulled a goal back. At the critical moment, David Silva stepped forward."

"This is the Manchester City we think of. David Silva broke out and after the half-time break, the team returned to normal."

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Mourinho waved his hands on the sidelines, he was a little depressed.

Although he was angry about losing the ball, he didn't get angry. De Bruyne's pass was really good, and David Silva's shot was too good.

Although he told his players to be careful about David Silva, Mourinho realized that he also underestimated the Spanish international's strength.

He just made the usual defensive arrangements, but obviously, this is not enough at the moment. The team actually needs to make special defensive arrangements and arrangements specifically for David Silva.

Mourinho immediately made an adjustment and replaced Rashford with Herrera.

Herrera and Gundogan formed a double midfielder, and Bruno's position was adjusted to the right midfielder position.

Guardiola glanced at the home team's coaching bench with a smile on his face: conservative.

Guardiola said this word. In his opinion, after conceding the ball, Mourinho was afraid. He was afraid of Manchester City's offensive and began to strengthen his defense. But facing Manchester City's offensive, is it so easy to hold on to a one-goal lead?

Guardiola made a gesture and continued to strengthen the attack.

"Mikel, the storm is starting," he said to Arteta.

Arteta nodded. He admired Guardiola very much. He was always so confident and confident. He was born to be a great coach.

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However, two minutes later, David Silva was sitting on the ground, and Manchester City's team doctor was examining him urgently. Then Guardiola saw the team doctor making a gesture to indicate a substitution.

"David Silva was unable to continue playing and the team doctor indicated that a substitution was necessary."

"Manchester City is really unlucky. Just after they pulled a goal back, David Silva got injured and couldn't continue the game."

Guardiola looked very ugly. He wanted to scold someone, but he didn't know who to scold. Because the slow-motion replay showed that David Silva and Herrera competed for a header. When it landed, the Manchester City midfielder lost his footing and slipped. He seemed to have strained a muscle.

There was no malicious foul committed by the Manchester United players. This was just a reasonable fight for a position. David Silva was unlucky and injured himself. He really cannot blame the Manchester United players.

Mourinho was surprised. He was still thinking about how to deal with David Silva. Unexpectedly, the opponent was injured himself, which made him completely confused about what to say.

Guardiola quickly asked Bernardo Silva on the bench to get up and warm up, and Mourinho immediately made a gesture to attack!

Before Bernardo Silva was replaced, Manchester City was currently playing with ten men. This is an opportunity that Manchester United can seize.

The most fascinating thing about football games is that you never know what will happen in the next second. A small accident may cause the trend of the game to change.

David Silva's goal originally boosted Manchester City's morale, but the goal hero and captain on the field was suddenly injured, which caused a brief chaos in Manchester City.

At this moment, Manchester United suddenly accelerated.

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Bernardo Silva stood on the sidelines, ready to wait for the opportunity of a dead ball to complete the substitution.

At this time, in the 56th minute of the game, facing Manchester United's pressing in the frontcourt, Manchester City made a mistake in their defense. Otamendi made a mistake in handling the ball under Mbappe's pressing, and passed the ball. The power of the ball was too small and the football was robbed by Bruno midway.

Immediately, Bruno dribbled the ball directly towards the penalty area.

Seeing that Bruno was about to dribble the ball into the penalty area, Delph, who was a guest left back, panicked and made the worst choice. He pushed Bruno with the ball from behind outside the penalty area.

beep!

The referee's whistle sounded, and the referee on duty walked over and took out the cards from his pocket.

The Manchester City players hurriedly gathered around. They could guess what color card the referee would draw: Delph was the last defensive player, which would probably result in a red card.

"Referee, that guy is diving." A Manchester City player shouted loudly. He refused to admit Delph's foul and instead accused Bruno of diving.

"Yes, that kid dived." Otamendi also shouted. His mistake in passing the ball just now caused all this. Now he is excusing Delph, and he is also excusing himself.

"Are you so blind? Such an obvious push." ​​The Manchester United players responded unceremoniously.

Manchester City players and Manchester United players had a heated argument, with both sides insisting on their own opinions.

The referee shouted loudly, signaled both sides to calm down, and separated the players. Then he walked towards Delph and showed the card to the Manchester City left back: Red!