Star Coach

(I have been working overtime all night, so I don’t have any drafts saved. The first update will be at 12 o’clock tomorrow)

The Champions League final has attracted the attention of fans all over the world.

This is a peak matchup between the two best performing teams in Europe this season. The revived Manchester United will face the old powerhouse Milan, a game full of publicity gimmicks.

Jiang Shan has a master-disciple relationship with many players in Manchester United. Luo, Evra, Smith, O’Shea and others have all played for Jiang Shan, and Jiang Shan is very familiar with their technical characteristics.

Because of this, the news that Manchester United wanted to buy Kaka before the game was ruthlessly denied by Jiang Shan. This is just a psychological warfare, and there is no possibility of realization. Of course, the two teams also had a verbal battle before the game, and the smell of gunpowder was strong.

After the game started, Ferguson kept chewing gum on the sidelines, staring at his disciples’ performance intently. His pre-match strategy was to attack the first 15 minutes, try to steal one, and then try to counterattack.

He also knew Milan's tactics, and their passing and controlling ability was very strong. Apart from Ronaldinho and Romagnoli, could other players' ball-control ability be compared with Pirlo of Milan?

Manchester United had too many rough guys, so Ferguson could only use such a trick.

This was the second time Ferguson led Manchester United to the Champions League final, and of course he didn't want to end in failure.

"Jiangshan is really good, he actually made the team stabilize its formation. Did he expect my idea?"

Ferguson looked at Jiangshan unconsciously, and Jiangshan was also standing on the sidelines. He seemed to have noticed Ferguson's eyes, then turned around and gave Ferguson a thumbs up.

"I admire you very much, stick to your ideals." Jiangshan said bluntly.

Facing Milan's passing and controlling, which team would not be in a steady defense and counterattack? Especially Manchester United, which lacked ball control ability, was able to insist on attacking, which was Ferguson's persistence.

He didn't want to be conservative, and wanted to win the Champions League game by attacking.

Ferguson smiled and nodded, "Actually, you are also an idealist."

Ten minutes into the game, Manchester United's attack was still very strong. Especially Rooney in the frontcourt, who kept running and attacking. Like a tank, he was completely targeting Pirlo.

Jiangshan waved his hand and asked Pirlo to retreat, carry the ball more, and feel the rhythm. This is the Champions League final, and there can be no mistakes. Pirlo was scared by the impact of Manchester United players at the beginning and couldn't hold the ball, and Milan's attack was also delayed.

"Give me the ball." Pirlo retreated to the back waist position, almost parallel to the center line. The ball came from Seedorf's feet. He moved a few times and saw Rooney rushing up again.

"This little fat guy is quite active." Pirlo drooped his eyelids and gently picked up the ball. The ball flew over Rooney's head and fell to Seedorf's feet.

Seedorf was not happy either. There were people around him! Scholes also liked to harass him. Scholes' defense was average, but there was no doubt about his fighting ability. Behind Scholes, Fletcher was running.

Fletcher was scolded as a waste by Manchester United's old captain Keane, but now he has come out and appeared in the Champions League final. He ran more distance than anyone else on the field during the opening period.

Jiangshan was a little troubled. Ronaldinho and Rodriguez had not yet performed, but Manchester United's attack was so fierce. If Ronaldinho exploded again, wouldn't the game be over?

Sure enough, something big was going to happen.

Kaka's attack failed, and the ball was elegantly tackled by Ferdinand, who then passed the ball to the wing.

To Rodriguez, Rodriguez immediately accelerated, feeling like flying. There were many movements under his feet, and he easily passed Seedorf who was assisting in defense and passed the half court.

After Jiangshan's training, Rodriguez played confidently and dared to rush and grab, but he was not stupid. Facing Cafu, he would not break through rashly, but made a reasonable choice to pass Scholes.

Scholes turned quickly, and with a long pass, the ball fell to Ronaldinho's feet. He unloaded the ball lightly, causing the whole audience to cheer.

In fact, Ronaldinho ran a little too far just now. Scholes's pass was a little behind him, and then he faced Maldini and suddenly chose to knock the ball with his heel.

The ball passed over Ronaldinho's head and Maldini's head. Then he turned and rushed into the penalty area next to Maldini.

Maldini has been in the football world for many years. When has he ever seen such an incredible passing move? It was completely arbitrary and impossible to defend. He hurried to catch up, but he was one step slower, and it was impossible to catch up.

Ronaldinho smiled, twisted his buttocks, and suddenly kicked. Rooney and Van Nistelrooy were both running. Rooney ran in and out, but couldn't carry Nesta.

Van Nistelrooy was invincible in the small penalty area. He overpowered the old Stam and hit the ball, and the ball "boomed" on the crossbar.

Milan escaped a disaster, but Jiangshan did not relax. The ball bounced out and was caught by Ronaldinho, who swept it into the net with his instep.

Dida had no reaction to the ball.

15 minutes into the game, Manchester United took the lead and the score became 1:0.

Jiangshan looked calm. Ronaldinho was indeed quite powerful. The mature guy was already difficult to deal with. What's more, the combination of Ronaldinho, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rooney was simply impossible to defend against.

After Ronaldinho scored, he still had a bucktooth smile, shaking his fingers while running, "Champions League final, here I come." Manchester United players were excited and rushed over to hug.

Ferguson was like a child, jumping and celebrating. He was very excited. He knew that Jiangshan's Milan was not perfect and would be broken by the attack. This was what he wanted to know most.

"Retreat and counterattack more." Ferguson quickly ordered the players. The dream quartet in the frontcourt could fully launch a high-quality counterattack.

Jiangshan was a little annoyed, and the Milan players were upset. Jiangshan had already taught them a lesson, "This Manchester United is definitely more difficult to deal with than Barcelona and Serie A teams, don't you believe it?"

If you don't believe it, you will suffer.

But there is still time, and Milan also has opportunities.

After Manchester United retreated, Milan's control ability became stronger, but it was also very difficult to advance. From Rooney to Scholes and Fletcher, they would harass Milan's ball-carrying players.

Ferguson made another move, "Fletcher, you stand in front, Scholes retreat."

Manchester United's midfield was originally in a parallel position, with Scholes slightly forward. Now that a goal has been scored, the shrewd Ferguson immediately changed tactics.

Fletcher was in the front, Scholes was in the defensive midfielder position, with Ronaldinho and Rodriguez on both sides, and the four midfielders changed to a diamond position. Fletcher's defensive ability was released in this position.

Jiangshan frowned. Ferguson had prepared for this game for a long time. After the sneak attack, he began to become a pragmatic person. And he made a move immediately, decisively and ruthlessly.

Milan is behind in the score, and the passing and control are blocked. The situation is not very good, and a change of rhythm is needed.

"Milan is in trouble. Now, it depends on Jiangshan's adjustment. Ferguson's technical and tactical ability has been fully demonstrated in less than 20 minutes of the opening."