Star Card System

Mourinho, his wife and Mendes left Xia Xing's house very late that day.

Although Xia Xing warmly invited guests to stay overnight, they were still declined.

Matilde and Mourinho accompanied Mendes in the back row.

"Will you stay at my house?"

"OK!"

"good!"

Although Mendes was more polite when facing Xia Xing, he and Mourinho were no strangers.

The two are true sworn friends, but their relationship with Xia Xing is still different.

In Mourinho's home, there is even a set of Mendes' bedding and toiletries.

It shows how close the two are.

"Jorge, please rest early. I know you have a lot of things to deal with tomorrow. Good night."

After washing, Mourinho said goodbye to Mendes and was about to close the door, but Mendes stopped him.

"Jose."

"Um?"

"You just talked about Xia and Pogba, so you probably have some reservations."

"Haha, I knew I couldn't hide it from you."

"After all, our agent circle is more well-informed. I already knew about the fat man going to the Manchester United board of directors to build relationships."

"Well, he does hate it. I annoy him."

"But his words did have an effect, and your resistance was a bit extreme."

"What else? I have to let Woodward know that he must not interfere in the team's affairs, otherwise Manchester United will completely fall into the bottom."

"But you are too dangerous. The league lead is only 6 points left. It's hanging by a thread."

"Don't worry, as long as Xia Xing returns to the core position of the organization, the team's performance will immediately pick up."

"Are you so sure?"

"Of course! Xia is my favorite star! No one else!"

"Okay, then we'll wait and see how many more surprises that young man can bring us."

As soon as the New Year passed on January 1, Manchester United resumed normal training the next day.

This is the cruelty of the Premier League.

Around Christmas and New Year, players in other leagues are still on vacation, but Premier League players have to face more arduous game tasks.

For example, Manchester United will usher in the twentieth round of the Premier League on January 3.

Away to West Ham.

On December 31, the team had just tied with Middlesbrough and was in poor form.

Three days later, they ushered in the second game of a doubleheader.

And there was a short break during the New Year.

For outside media and football experts, they are generally not optimistic about Manchester United.

Many people even think that Manchester United will even be upset on the road in this game.

You must know that when Manchester United suffered four consecutive draws, West Ham ushered in a wave of four consecutive victories.

Their league ranking also climbed from tenth to seventh.

It's just a stone's throw away from the European Theater of Operations.

So in this home game, facing Manchester United, which is in poor form, they don't just want one point.

West Ham coach Bilic has formed a 4-3-3 formation, which is full of attack power.

There is a trident composed of Payet, Carroll and Antonio on the defensive line. They have scored eight goals in the last four games and their morale is at a high level.

In this game, West Ham focused on a fierce attack.

As for Manchester United, they did not field their full lineup today.

Because there are double games a week, several veterans take turns as substitutes.

Rooney, Carrick and Ibrahimovic all got a rest.

Manchester United still uses a 4-2-3-1 formation in this game.

Goalkeeper De Gea,

Back four Ashley Young, Smalling, Phil Jones, Valencia,

Double defensive midfielder Pogba and Fellaini,

The three front midfielders are Xia Xing, Herrera and Mkhitaryan.

Center Rashford.

This starting lineup is not Manchester United's strongest strength at present, but that's all it can do.

Seeing Manchester United's formation like this, West Ham coach Bilic was secretly delighted.

Three points is a play!

In the home team's locker room, Bilic warned the players: "Attack fiercely at the beginning! Manchester United is like a tiger made of mud! You can kick them away with one kick!"

In the visiting team's locker room, Mourinho was also making final arrangements.

In addition to tactical arrangements and opponent analysis, he emphasized again.

"Xia is the team's organizational core in this game. He will sort out the team's offensive and defensive transitions!"

"oh!!!"

The teammates responded loudly and were in a good mood!

Pogba felt a little uncomfortable.

During this period, Pogba was enjoying playing the role of playmaker, but he has never been able to lead the team to victory.

Now, when Xia Xing becomes the team's number one again, his teammates are very excited.

Everyone has full trust in Xia Xing!

In the absence of captains Rooney and Carrick, Xia Xing, wearing the captain's armband, stood at the front of the team and walked out of the locker room!

Today's summer trip will lead the team to clean up the decline and win!

West Ham kicked off first in this game.

As soon as the referee's whistle sounded, West Ham launched a fierce attack!

Payet's continuous dribbling from the wing went straight to Manchester United's penalty area!

However, Valencia put the shovel directly and knocked down the French attacker!

The referee had no reaction!

No foul on defense, good shot!

Valencia fell to the ground and poked the ball toward the midfielder before the opponent could grab the second point!

Pogba catches the ball!

At this time, Pogba still wants to prepare to move forward like he did in the previous two games!

He passed Xia Xing diagonally and then ran quickly!

However, this time Xia Xing did not pass the ball back to him.

Xia Xing, who received the ball, suddenly started to accelerate along the left side!

Just like Payet's breakthrough on the side just now, it was extremely sharp!

Two West Ham defenders rushed to grab the ball!

Xia Xing dribbled the ball hard, and then directly knocked the two away with his body!

What a great collision force!

At this time, the ball had already reached the left side of the penalty area!

Rashford in the middle was already in place, with Herrera behind him, and Mkhitaryan at the far end was also accelerating!

Xia Xing had three points to pass the ball!

However, this time he did not choose to pass the ball!

He kicked the ball directly!

For three consecutive games, Xia Xing did not do anything.

Not only did he not score a goal, he did not even have an assist.

Although this was Mourinho's arrangement, letting him be responsible for defense, Xia Xing was also very unhappy with his current state.

He was eager to help the team score a goal!

At this moment, he could not hold back his heart!

For three consecutive games, there was no decent shot, and he only intercepted in the backcourt defense!

Today, I will give you a kick to show you the power of the Ballon d'Or winner!

At this moment, on the left side of the penalty area, the ball was even about one meter away from the penalty area line, and Xia Xing kicked directly!

This kick was earth-shattering, a direct and violent volley!

The ball had almost no arc and went straight to the upper corner of the near corner of the goal!

Goalkeeper Randolph was guarding the middle, trying to prevent Manchester United players from rushing after Xia Xing passed the ball!

Unexpectedly, Xia Xing actually shot directly!

He moved quickly to the near corner of the goal!

Almost reached the line at the same time as the ball!

But, he had no time to shoot!

Right next to his ear, the ball brushed his hair roots and hit the net!

The ball went in!

1 to 0!

Xia Xing's critical hit!

Manchester United's lead! (End of this chapter)