"Watch out for Scholes. He''s the most difficult player to defend in Manchester United."
This is the last few days, the head coach cold again and again, repeatedly stressed a sentence.
Xabi Alonso has always remembered.
As the team''s starting midfield, opponents Paul Scholes and Xabi Alonso were very careful to defend the opponent who looked a little skinny, not like those brave English players.
He didn''t dare to be careless, because he knew that all the guys who underestimated Scholes or were careless in the game would eventually become Scholes and the pitiful guy under the gun of Manchester United.
In order to defend Scholes, Xavi Alonso even had to sacrifice his organization and control in midfield, which also led to the disorder of the attack of Atletico Madrid since the beginning.
But from the head coach''s feedback, he has no opinion about it.
After all, it''s an away game.
So, when Xabi Alonso saw Scholes withdraw, he chose to follow him as soon as possible.
Although it''s not a long time to cooperate with Diego Simone, Xavi Alonso knows that the Argentinian is a trustworthy teammate, and he will withdraw in the first time after he goes up.
When Scholes intercepted the ball in the midfield and launched a counterattack on the spot, everyone in Atletico Madrid was startled. There was a cry of surprise in the field, and Xavi Alonso felt numb. The first instinct reaction was to stick it up.
As soon as Scholes broke the ball, even before he could stop the ball, Xavi Alonso was close.
So fast?
Scholes was also startled, the foot movement a slow, look again, the ball lost!
All this happened in a flash. The audience only saw that after Scholes broke the ball, he was quickly broken back by Xavi Alonso. The two just crossed each other, but the ball right changed back and forth.
After Xabi Alonso broke the ball, he gave it forward without thinking.
At this time, the whole United''s middle and back court are actively preparing for the front pressure, cooperating with Scholes''s on-the-spot counterattack. Unexpectedly, they were suddenly cut off and hit the counterattack, which caught everyone off guard.
After Kaka received the ball, he didn''t feel the slightest attachment. He passed it straight and sent the ball to the left side of the front of the penalty area.
Villa''s right foot will pick the ball, let the ball turn a direction, slide from Brown''s side, and then quickly sprint forward from the other side, the whole process is completed quickly, Brown didn''t react.
When villa caught up with the ball again, he was already in the restricted area, facing Barthes one-on-one.
15 meters, left foot, near the lower right corner of the doorpost
Barthes was quick and tried to stop him, but he didn''t stop him.
The ball rolled into Manchester United''s goal again, 2-0!
From the break to the goal, just a few seconds, the whole Old Trafford stadium fell into a dead silence.
Almost everyone held their breath and couldn''t believe what was happening on the pitch. It was so fast.
Even at this moment, there are many Manchester United fans who haven''t pulled away from the scream when Scholes broke the ball, but in a twinkling of an eye, it was Manchester United who lost the ball.
Atletico Madrid counterattack on the spot too fast!
From Xabi Alonso to Kaka to villa, the three players completed the whole middle of the counter attack, and all one foot out of the ball, fast to dizzying, when the fans react, the ball has entered.
It is at this moment that the fans in the stands of the stadium cheered.
It''s weak, but in this dead Old Trafford stadium, it''s very clear.
On the pitch, villa, who scored, turned and rushed out of the penalty area, whistling along the way, venting the excitement of the goal.
Behind him, Atletico Madrid players in visiting uniforms are chasing.
Two to zero, the sheet Corps is next!
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"Damn it, I''ll go to TMD!"
On the sidelines, Ferguson was furious and scolded.
Still angry, see a bottle of water on the edge of the court, directly kicked away.
If the first goal is acceptable, then it''s a big blow to Manchester United.
At that time, Manchester United had just broken the ball successfully, and their morale was rising. They were preparing to attack on a large scale, but suddenly the ball was broken, and then they were quickly hit back, and even scored. It was a great blow to the confidence of the players and the morale of the team.
Even, Ferguson would rather lose the ball and be scored on the counter attack than lose the ball and be scored on the counter attack.
"Atletico Madrid play very special, a bit like..." McLaren in the side frowned.
"Argentina of belsa." Ferguson returned without thinking.
"Yes, it''s very similar, especially the counter attack on the spot. It''s too similar."
But Ferguson shook his head. "It''s not that simple."
McClaren''s eyebrows are tighter. It''s not that simple?
"His overall formation is more rigorous than belsa''s, and the distance is more tight. The three lines of defense are very flexible. Whether they are from attack to defense or from defense to attack, they can complete the conversion of attack and defense in the shortest time."
Speaking of this, Ferguson breathed heavily, turned his head and looked at the cold in front of the visiting coach.
"Is he really only twenty-six?"
He was very skeptical.
Because it''s hard for him to believe that a 26 year old boy would have such tactical attainments.
However, with the facts in front of him, he could not help believing it.
What a terrible boy!
"We still have a serious problem in the middle and back Ferguson sighed again.
United''s defence has been shaky since Stam left.
Although Ferguson later brought in Laurent Blanc from Inter Milan and this summer brought in Ferdinand at a sky high price, there has always been a defensive problem.
As for Manchester United, Ferguson knows in his heart that the real situation is not as imagined by the outside world. It is the responsibility of the back line, but the overall formation and tactics of the team.
In the past, Manchester United played in the traditional English 442 formation, relying on two sides, Giggs and David. The forward line was black wind and double evil. The two players in the middle of the midfield, even Roy Keane, were not typical defensive midfield, but more like the English midfield with both offensive and defensive.
This certainly makes Manchester United''s attack very brave, plus the players cooperate for many years, tacit understanding is full, the scene looks very smooth, but in fact the hidden danger is very big, especially the defensive protection in the front of the big restricted area.
Even at the peak of those years, United''s team came to the European arena and met the top rivals, but it also did not get any advantage. The miracle of the 1999 treble was more or less lucky.
Especially in the past two years, with the promotion of the 423 formation, Manchester United''s English 442 has suffered more and more losses in the midfield. Therefore, Ferguson is determined to change the team''s playing style, hoping to integrate more European elements into the British midfield and fill the team''s weakness.
It was for this purpose that Veron was introduced at a sky high price, and even Guardiola was almost introduced at the beginning.
However, it has been proved that Veron, who is as good as Zidane in Serie A, can hardly bear the burden given by Ferguson after he came to the Premier League for various reasons.
As a result, Ferguson adjusted his playing style and adopted the 45-1, or 4-41-1 formation, with Bart and Keane playing as partners in the delay, but the effect also seemed unsatisfactory.
Maybe Real Madrid''s Makelele will be the best choice.
Also has the Madrid athletics Harvey Alonso, this Spanish midfield''s performance in the defensive end, is worth affirming.
With that in mind, Ferguson has an idea.
However, it has nothing to do with the game in front of us.
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After losing two goals in a row, Manchester United played more impatiently. Although they were still very brave and showed indomitable fighting spirit, Keane constantly mobilized the morale of his teammates on the field, hoping to suppress Atletico Madrid.
But the linens soon took over.
With two goals in hand, Atletico Madrid played more steadily and calmly.
Especially with the advance of the game time, the physical fitness of Manchester United players is gradually declining, and the force of pressing and pressing is not as strong as that in the opening stage. Atletico Madrid has gradually controlled the rhythm of midfield and the ball right by using its skillful pass control system.
This has made the situation on the scene gradually tilt towards the bedspread regiment, and there is nothing Manchester United can do about it.
When Atletico Madrid took full control of the game, Manchester United would have to retreat even if they were not reconciled.
Unless they want Atletico Madrid to expand the score again.
In the second half, Yi Bian fought again, United launched a rush after the opening, and once again made a fierce attack.
Van Nistelrooy also got the chance to start shooting in the big restricted area, shooting three or four times in a row, all shooting straight, reflecting his strength as the king of the small restricted area, which made the goal of Atletico Madrid a scare.
However, Czech goalkeeper Cech''s steady performance, such as a God to help high block low, to protect the goal.
Coupled with the alpine adjustment soon made, the defense has been stable again.
Facts have proved that Gao''s judgment is correct. After regaining stability, Atletico Madrid soon regained control of the situation and Manchester United had to retreat again.
But Ferguson was quick to replace the Argentine midfield white wizard Veron.
This is an obvious midfield replacement with Atletico Madrid in order to improve midfield control.
However, after Veron came on the court, he was a bit out of place with the other midfielders of Manchester United. He was always unable to play in the same rhythm. Although he also played a few good goals, he was finally submerged in the tide controlled by Atletico Madrid.
It was not until the final stage of the game that the sheet team started the offensive again.
Especially after Gao Han replaced Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese player had three players in a row on the left side, let alone Gao Han. Even Ferguson was in front of his eyes and applauded.
Unfortunately, the last pass, failed to pass in place, so that Atletico Madrid once again missed the chance to score.
The game time is finally set at 90 minutes.
Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0 away with goals from Torres and villa.
But it was Kaka, Brazil''s midfield player of the match.
With his outstanding performance in the Champions League this season, the young Kaka has successfully attracted the attention of European giants, including AC Milan and Barcelona, many of them are salivating for him.
However, they defeated Manchester United 2-0 away from home, and Atletico Madrid won the group two times in a row, and successfully reached the top of the group.
United lost, but kept second place in the group.
Roma beat Basel 1-0 at home, ranking third in the group.
The Swiss team is ushered in two consecutive losses, fell at the bottom of the group fourth（ (to be continued.)