Star Card System

"Xia, you want to start?"

"It's me, please let me start."

Solskjaer looked at Xia Xing in front of him with some confusion.

You know, the team has already secured the sixth place, and there is no hope for the fifth place.

So this last Premier League game against Cardiff City has become a chicken rib.

You know, Cardiff City has already announced relegation in the last game, and today's game has no meaning for them.

They even sent a number of young players today, hoping to let them feel the atmosphere of the Premier League for the last time.

On the Manchester United side, Pogba and Martial even both asked for leave and left the team, and went on vacation in advance.

Anyway, the season's mission has been completed, so why stay?

Let the young players go up and play.

Even De Gea, Matic and other players were given a holiday by Solskjaer, and they didn't even appear on the bench.

But Xia Xing took the initiative to ask for a start.

This puzzled Solskjaer.

The team is not in a hurry to get points, and Xia Xing doesn't need to brush data.

The Premier League assist king this season is certain to be in his hands, and the Golden Boot is also impossible.

Why start then?

"Xia, can you tell me why? Do you have any grudges against your opponents and want to attack them?"

"No, I just want to lead the young people and tell them what professionalism is."

Looking at the determined Xia Xing, Solskjaer patted his shoulder sincerely.

"It is a blessing for Manchester United to have a captain like you. Go on the court."

Xia Xing nodded, and before he left, he thought about it and said something to Solskjaer.

Solskjaer was puzzled.

"Coach, after this game is over, I have something to ask you, no, a request."

"What request?"

"Let's talk about it later."

Looking at Xia Xing's back as he left, Solskjaer was stunned.

Since coaching, Xia Xing has made suggestions, opinions, and requests, but never made requests.

This time he is so determined, I'm afraid there is something big...

After the game, I must have a good talk with him.

You know, he is the cornerstone of the team.

On May 12, Manchester United ushered in the final battle of the Premier League this season.

Playing at home against Cardiff City.

Most of the opponents in this game are young people.

Cardiff City coach Neil Warnock knows that the future is uncertain, so he played this game as he pleased.

Although the club promised to let him continue to lead the team to play in the English Championship next year, he is very clear about the club's disappointment.

Yes, relegation means that the club will at least reduce its revenue by 100 million euros next year.

This has a great impact on the club.

And this summer, the team will definitely open a supermarket, and good players will definitely be poached. The English Championship next season will be even more difficult than this season.

Thinking of this, Warnock is more pessimistic.

And he is 71 years old this year. How many years can he coach?

Thinking of this, he simply sent a number of young players to play in this game, so that these guys can feel the atmosphere of the Premier League.

I don’t know when I will return to the Premier League next time...

Similarly, Manchester United also sent a number of young players in this game.

On the front line, Chong and Greenwood partnered on the left and right.

In the midfield, young Andreas Pereira and James Garner got the chance to start.

In the midfield with them were Xia Xing and Herrera.

On the back line were Dalot, Lindelof, Bailly and Valencia.

The goalkeeper was the team's second goalkeeper Romero.

Such a lineup is very meaningful.

In addition to the young people, Valencia and Herrera also started.

They will leave Manchester United at the end of this season because of the expiration of their contracts. This game can be regarded as their farewell game.

Before entering the stadium, Xia Xing took the initiative to put the captain's armband on Valencia.

"Xia, what are you doing..."

"Big brother, you wear the captain's armband in this game, I will accompany you!"

Looking at the sincere Xia Xing in front of him, Valencia suddenly felt his eyes moist.

He pulled the captain's armband hard and straightened his body more.

In this game, fight to the death for me!

Facing the Cardiff City youth team, Manchester United was full of momentum in this game.

Less than five minutes after the game started, Manchester United scored.

In the midfield, Xia Xing easily got rid of it and made a long pass straight to the front court.

Greenwood sprinted with the ball and quickly received the ball.

He instantly accelerated horizontally and changed direction, shaking off the defense.

He kicked a volley outside the penalty area and the ball hit the net!

1 to 0!

Manchester United opened the scoring!

In the 14th minute of the game, it was another long pass from Xia Xing, and this time it was another wonderful shot from Greenwood!

Receiving the ball at the back of the penalty area, Greenwood calmly stopped the ball and got rid of it, and shot it cleverly!

The ball went into the net again!

In the 29th minute of the game, this time Xia Xing passed the ball to Chong Tasi, but Chong Tasi's shot was blocked by the defender.

Greenwood, who grabbed the second point, volleyed and the ball went straight into the dead corner!

3 to 0!

It took less than half an hour for Manchester United to lead by three goals!

And the goals were all scored by their young player Greenwood!

Greenwood was excited and received applause from the fans on the sidelines, while Xia Xing hugged his little brother tightly beside him.

The Red Devils have successors!

Next, Xia Xing began to consciously create more opportunities for other teammates.

In the 42nd minute of the game, Chong also got a great opportunity.

He received a pass from Xia Xing in the penalty area and shot into the net.

4-0, Manchester United continued to score.

In the second half, Manchester United's attack continued.

In the 66th minute of the game, Herrera dribbled forward in the midfield and knocked the ball to the right.

Valencia sprinted quickly and received the ball!

He kicked and shot!

In the corner of the penalty area, this shot went straight into the dead corner of the goal!

5-0!

Teammates rushed to Valencia excitedly and hugged the team's veteran tightly!

There are not many players in Manchester United who have experienced the Ferguson era.

In the 78th minute of the game, Valencia, whose physical fitness was seriously reduced, was substituted.

This was Solskjaer's arrangement, which was to give Valencia the opportunity to receive applause from Old Trafford alone.

The whole audience applauded and bid farewell to their meritorious veteran with the highest respect!

For a moment, Valencia suddenly felt a little dazed.

In the summer of 2009, he transferred from Wigan Athletic to Manchester United.

At that time, the coach was still Sir Alex Ferguson, and Manchester United was still the iron-blooded Red Devils.

In the following seasons, they encountered a trough, but they survived and finally bid farewell to Sir Alex with the championship.

After that, some coaches came one after another, but none of them led Manchester United back to the top.

Until the summer of 2016, Mourinho came and Xia Xing also came.

The past two seasons were like a dream, and Valencia couldn't even believe that what he had experienced was real.

And now, he will leave.

The future is handed over to the young people.

Take off the captain's armband and put it on Xia Xing's arm.

Come to the side of the court to greet the fans, and don't want to leave for a long time.

Goodbye, Manchester United!

Goodbye, the most beloved years! (End of this chapter)