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After playing three consecutive friendly matches, Manchester United has gained a lot.

Not only did it adjust the formation, it also allowed Mourinho to basically determine the framework of the main lineup.

And facing different types of opponents, targeted formations can also be arranged.

Before taking over Manchester United, Mourinho had already discovered the current characteristics of Manchester United.

Although they lack top stars and the players' performance is often inconsistent, this can all be changed.

If there is a lack of stars, then buy Xia Xing, Pogba, and Ibrahimovic.

If there is a lack of stability, then train it well. Manchester United is still very united as a whole, no problem.

The biggest advantage of Manchester United at present is that the players have different characteristics.

There are master dribblers, talented wingers Rashford and Martial.

Veterans Rooney and Carrick have stable output.

There are Herrera and Fellaini who run in midfield without any effort.

There are also Smalling and Phil Jones who defend desperately.

And the big daddy De Gea on the goal line.

Manchester United's current strength is very good, but it lacks a series of organizational core.

Now that Xia Xing and Pogba are here, everything is fine for the team.

Now Mourinho is extremely looking forward to the start of the Premier League and is extremely looking forward to going to the Premier League to prove his coaching ability.

However, he also made other preparations.

Even if the team has an accident and lacks Xia Xing and Pogba, how strong can Manchester United's defense be?

In the fourth friendly match, Mourinho asked Xia Xing and Pogba as substitutes to face Everton like a bus.

The team changed from the 4-3-3 formation in the previous games to a 5-4-1 formation.

Herrera, Fellaini, Schneiderlin and Carrick were deployed in the midfield, and only Rashford was deployed up front for counterattack.

Faced with Everton, which has a lot of signings in the new season, Mourinho is preparing for a defensive counterattack in this game.

This Everton team is not weak, and their ambitions for the new season are not small.

Especially in the midfield and frontcourt, there are many powerful players.

The 23-year-old English midfielder genius Barkley is excellent in ball control, long-range shooting and passing.

Deulofeu, the genius extraordinary king who came out of La Masia.

Miralas, a left winger with excellent overall abilities.

There are also midfielders such as Barry, Baynes, Gueye, Cleverley and other players who are all very capable.

So from the first minute of this game, Everton launched a fierce attack.

But this is exactly what Mourinho wants.

In the absence of Xia Xing and Pogba, can you use defensive counterattacks to defend the opponent and then strive for goals?

After 45 minutes, Mourinho had only half the result he wanted.

The score was 0-0, and Manchester United failed to allow their opponents to score under heavy defense.

But they didn't score either.

Herrera has good skills and has made several forward attacks, but his aim is a bit off.

Carrick's long pass counterattack found Rashford twice, but Rashford still lacked the stability of his state and his shots were inconsistent.

In the end, both sides failed to score in the first half.

As soon as the second half started, Mourinho made substantial substitutions and adjustments.

Midfielders Schneiderlin and Fellaini were replaced, and Pogba and Xia Xing came on as substitutes.

The formation is still 5-4-1, let's see how it turns out in the second half.

It was just as Mourinho expected.

After the two young men came on the court, the situation changed instantly.

Although the team is still a forward, the number of people is obviously larger when attacking, and the impact is greater.

Pogba frequently pressed forward in the middle and even became a shadow striker for a time.

His passing and shooting are both dangerous.

Herrera now has a tough style of play, but when he first joined Manchester United, he was introduced as a technical midfielder.

Regardless of dribbling or forward breakthrough, it cannot be underestimated.

And Xia Xing on the left has turned into a sharp blade.

He can play as a full-back when defending and almost as a winger when attacking.

Carrick defended in the backcourt and occasionally made long passes to control the field.

This combination opened up the situation in an instant.

In the 54th minute of the game, Xia Xing stole the ball on the left and made a decisive breakthrough!

After passing two people, a sudden cross came in!

The ball hit a low ball and went straight to the penalty area line!

Pogba quickly followed up and fired a volley!

The ball hit the net!

1 to 0!

Manchester United finally broke the deadlock!

One goal was scored and the second soon followed.

This time it was Pogba who suddenly advanced in the middle and then distributed the ball to the right.

Herrera passed the ball diagonally into the far end of the penalty area!

After receiving the ball, Rashford calmly dunked and shot into the far corner!

The ball hit the dead corner!

2 to 0!

In the 75th minute of the game, Everton's offense was disrupted this time, and it was veteran Carrick who stole the ball.

In the backcourt, he made a long pass to find the penalty area!

Rashford caught the ball near the baseline and knocked back!

Xia Xing follows up and shoots!

The ball hit the net!

3 to 0!

Manchester United wins for sure!

In the end, the score of this game was fixed here.

Although it was just a friendly match, many things were indeed verified through this match.

Without Xia Xing and Pogba on the court, Manchester United basically played at a 50-50 draw with Everton.

This is similar to the current league rankings of Manchester United and Everton, with similar strengths.

But with two midfield geniuses on the field, Manchester United instantly increased the score by more than one level.

After this game, Mourinho also confirmed Manchester United's "double midfield organizer" tactical arrangement.

Xia must be used well, and so must Pogba!

After the friendly match ended on August 6, Mourinho gave the players two days off to rest and adjust.

Xia Xing did not stay in Manchester, he went to London.

On the one hand, Alyona has been in London for three days, and there are some business operations that need him to handle.

And more importantly, there is an important game in London tomorrow.

The Community Shield game of the 2016-2017 season.

Last season, Leicester City won the five crowns, and won the Premier League and FA Cup at the same time.

According to the regulations, Leicester City will play against Arsenal, the runner-up of the Premier League last season.

This game was held at Wembley Stadium.

Facing Leicester City, which dominated the game last season, Arsenal played a classic game in this game.

The final result was 3-0, Arsenal won the game, and they finally won the Community Shield.

Leicester City had almost no ability to fight back under Arsenal's fierce attack.

Facing Wenger's passing and controlling army, Leicester City's central defense was completely defeated today.

But looking at their midfield, it is clear.

No Xia Xing, no Kante, no Cambiasso.

Leicester City's most stable wall collapsed, and the new wall is not strong.

Drinkwater and new aid Napoli Mendy formed a double defensive midfielder, which could not resist the Arsenal offensive line led by Sanchez.

Leicester City finally lost this game regrettably.

In the live broadcast room, Alan Shearer shook his head and sighed.

"Leicester City lost many of its main players.

"The strength of this game was seriously reduced.

"Especially without Xia,

"Leicester City's midfield attack and defense lacked spirituality.

"We lost the game in the end, and there was nothing we could do about it.

"In the previous two seasons, Leicester City had won two Community Shield trophies.

"But today we failed to achieve three consecutive championships.

"For Leicester City fans,

"What a pity for the Community Shield..."