Star Card System

Chapter 515 Brother, you really want me to be the goalkeeper...

This Champions League group match, which Mourinho thinks is the most difficult, ended with Manchester United winning 2-0 away.

This three-pointer is not easy.

Not only did the players consume a lot of physical energy, but Lindelof was also injured.

This made Mourinho quite irritated.

He insisted on introducing two central defenders, one Bailly and one Lindelof.

They have no talent, but their physical condition is also very bad.

Of course, this is also related to Manchester United's intensive game pressure.

After all, the team they were in before did not have such great pressure.

But this is a giant, this is the pressure of a top team.

This is also the path that must be taken to become a top player.

The two talented stars of the Double Pride era, their talents are not necessarily better than others of the same period.

Whether it is Ronaldinho, Kaka, Adriano, Hazard, Bale...

The talents of these players are also at the same level.

But the sustained combat effectiveness of the Double Pride in the intensive schedule is unmatched by anyone.

Strong bodies and few injuries have made their careers lasting at the peak.

The same is true for Xia Xing now.

From his debut to now, in five seasons, he has had almost no major injuries and has always maintained his top form.

Whether in Leicester City or Manchester United.

He is Manchester United's well-deserved "iron man".

And in the Premier League match four days later, this Manchester United iron man started again.

On September 17, Manchester United faced Everton at home, which was really the fifth round of the Premier League.

Before the game, the two sides were very harmonious, and both the club and the fans had a good relationship.

It even made the game look a bit like a friendly match.

The two teams do have a good relationship.

Whether it is transfer transactions or private business operations, the two sides have a lot of contacts.

Even a few seasons ago, insiders broke the news that Manchester United gave Everton points in important games.

But since there is no evidence, it is just a rumor.

Everton has been in good form recently. Last season, they ranked seventh in the league and almost got a ticket to the European Cup under the head-on competition of the big6.

Since the start of this season, they have also been steadily ranked seventh.

As long as someone from the big6 falls behind, Everton will quickly fill the position and strive to replace him.

It is not easy to play against such a team.

There are many old Everton players in Manchester United's lineup in this game.

For example, Rooney was once Everton's rising star.

Another example is Lukaku, who also transferred from Everton.

And Fellaini also played for Everton.

There are also former Manchester United players in Everton.

Midfielder Schneiderlin transferred to Everton this summer.

Young right back Michael Keane also came from Manchester United's youth training camp.

With such a lingering relationship, the two sides have less gunpowder and more human touch on the field.

However, after the game started, the competition between the two sides was still fierce.

At this critical moment, no one was willing to give up the league points.

This match is relatively close to the Champions League, so Mourinho rotated the players who participated in the Champions League with a large score.

Except for Xia Xing, De Gea, and Matic, almost all the main lineups were replaced.

Compared with Manchester United, Everton's lineup is more complete.

They expect to win an away game in this game.

But unfortunately, they thought too much.

Even without Lukaku, Mkhitaryan, Pogba and other main players, as long as Xia Xing is on the field, Manchester United will still be competitive enough!

Not long after the game started, Sigurdsson's shot in the penalty area slipped out of the goal and almost broke the net.

A minute later, Manchester United returned the favor!

Xia Xing was in almost the same position outside the penalty area, and he shot the same shot!

This time he hit the inside of the goal post directly and bounced into the net!

The ball went in!

1-0!

Manchester United opened the scoring and scored a goal first!

This shot shocked Everton goalkeeper Pickford.

If this ball hits me, I'm probably going to be useless...

The game continues, and Manchester United's attack continues.

Everton relies on the organization in the midfield to seek opportunities.

Schneiderlin performed well in this game. He played very steadily in the midfield, and his two defensive positions affected Manchester United's final pass.

However, he still couldn't do it alone.

In the 22nd minute of the game, Manchester United got another good opportunity.

Carrick in the middle made a long pass to find the front point!

Rooney stopped the ball steadily!

This old partner has a tacit understanding!

Kick outside the penalty area and shoot!

The ball drew an arc and went straight into the net!

2-0!

The ball went in!

Although Rooney is not as strong as before, his exquisite shooting choice is still top-notch in the Premier League. !

With two goals in hand, Manchester United is more relaxed.

Next, Ibrahimovic also had a good lob shot, but this time Pickford did not make a mistake and held the ball steadily.

In the end, Manchester United led 2-0 in the first half.

In the second half, Manchester United still controlled the tempo of the game.

In the 68th minute of the game, Ibrahimovic received a cross from Xia Xing in the penalty area, fell to the ground and shot, and the ball rolled into the dead corner of the goal!

3-0!

Manchester United completely locked the victory!

Just when Manchester United was in high spirits, Ibrahimovic fell to the ground and couldn't get up.

The shot just now caused him to strain his thigh.

Mourinho hurriedly made a substitution adjustment, letting Lukaku come on to replace Ibrahimovic.

He also replaced Rooney and Carrick with Martial and McTominay.

The victory was already decided, so more players could rest.

On the sidelines, Mourinho asked Ibrahimovic.

"Man, how are you?"

"I don't feel very well, I guess I may have to lie down for a while..."

"Alas..."

Mourinho sighed.

In this period of intensive schedule, any player's injury is a huge loss to the team.

Fortunately, the team has a lot of signings in the summer, and there are enough rotation players in various positions.

It can still support.

But misfortunes never come alone. In the 79th minute of the game, Manchester United suffered another injury.

In a confrontation, De Gea was scratched on the forehead by the opponent's shoes, and blood was flowing.

This made Mourinho very angry!

Spanish striker Ramirez also realized that he was in trouble and hurried forward to check.

"Sorry, I didn't mean it..."

Luke Shaw pushed him away!

"Team doctor! Team doctor!"

The team doctor came on the field and carried De Gea off the field for treatment.

"It's not a big problem, just an external injury."

Hearing this, Mourinho was slightly relieved.

But he didn't let De Gea play again.

If De Gea played again, his league and Champions League would be completely out of the question.

He looked at the field and called Lukaku over.

"Put on De Gea's jersey and be the goalkeeper!"

"I'm going to be the goalkeeper?"

"Don't waste time, hurry up!"

"Okay..."

Coming on as a substitute, I thought I could show my current prestige in front of my old club and try to score a goal.

Unexpectedly, I became the goalkeeper.

Recalling the bold words at the end of the last game.

"If the team needs it, I can be the goalkeeper!"

It really came true.

Brother, you really let me be the goalkeeper...