I am the king of football

Chapter 196 First Pick
When Manchester United's pre-match press conference ended, the other Red Devils players had already gathered at the team's training base.

The camera goes back to the moment when the team announced the starting lineup. This time, against such a major event as Liverpool, no one did not want to be on the roster.

Ferguson also adopted the strictest standards in selecting players.

"Our opponent has top-level midfield, so our lineup for this game is 4231---."

After carefully arranging the tactical board, Ferguson stood in front of everyone and announced the team's tactics for this game.

"Controlling the midfield and curbing the source of the opponent's attack is the task of most people..."

In every game, a coach must arrange tactics according to the opponent's playing style and habits. Ferguson has always been rigorous in this regard, and the players listened very carefully to their coach's arrangements.

"Well then, let's announce tomorrow's starting lineup!"

Finally, at the crucial moment, Ferguson reversed his previous practice of announcing the striker members first and announced the starting lineup from the back to the front.

"Goalkeeper, De Gea!"

An undisputed goalkeeper, given De Gea's age and ability, it seems he can still play this role for the Red Devils for at least another ten years.

"A back four, Evra, Vidic, Ferdinand, Rafael."

The team's most stable defensive combination reappeared. With Ferguson's strictness in selecting the starting lineup this time, the two veterans Vidic and Ferdinand were able to get the chance to start not because of their qualifications. They did show great passion and excellent form.

"Double defensive midfielders, Giggs and Carrick."

There are two veterans in charge again. This time, Giggs, who is nicknamed Wang Laoji by the fans, got the chance to start again.

"Three midfielders, Nani, Shinji Kagawa, and Valencia."

Shinji Kagawa, who has demonstrated his excellent ability to pass key balls in several games, once again became the organizing core of the frontcourt, with Nani and Valencia, two good wingers, assisted him on both sides.

"The performance of the five of you will be the key to this game. Don't let me see you slacking off!"

"Absolutely not, Boss!"

The tactical arrangements for Rogers have been completed, and now the only one left is a forward candidate who must be very strong in both individual combat and scoring abilities.

In Ferguson's mind, Van Persie was once placed first. The Dutch striker, known as Robin Man, has outstanding speed and excellent awareness. He is good at positioning and breakthroughs in individual combat. He is obviously more suitable in this situation.

However, after seeing the changes in Qin Hu a few days ago, Ferguson's idea changed. Since Qin was able to surprise him again and again, there was no reason at all to put the hat-trick player who performed well in the team's last game on the bench.

"Single arrow, Qin!"

When the last name was called out, Rooney, who had returned from injury, Hernandez, who was eagerly waiting, and Van Persie, who was sitting quietly, all raised their heads.

If the team has always arranged a double striker or even a trident forward line so that there is still some room for relaxation between these top strikers, then when Ferguson is about to use a general as a single striker, who is the one with the highest priority in Sir Alex Ferguson's heart will inevitably surface.

Now, it is obvious that the 1-year-old Qin Hu has done it, and he has become Ferguson's No. when he can only choose one striker.

"Exert your subjective initiative, Qin, your task is very simple, that is to score at all costs." "Understood, Boss!"

With five midfielders providing support behind him and as the only striker, Qin Hu will have the team's greatest unlimited firing rights. How will he perform against the strong enemy Red Army Liverpool?

"Then the remaining people on the long list are..."

That night, Manchester United's bus officially set off. All the players on the starting roster and the big roster boarded the bus. As for the others, they could only stay at the club and watch the game remotely.

After a bumpy ride, it was already after nine o'clock in the evening when they arrived in Liverpool, but the players could still see from both ends of the car windows the fans strolling and drinking on the road, and they were constantly painting every possible place on both sides of the street with red.

When these Liverpool fans saw a red bus with the Manchester United logo printed on it, they booed and muttered some dirty words.

English football hooligans are no joke. When the team was about to arrive at the hotel, there was even a drunk guy throwing empty bottles at the bus. Fortunately, the distance was far enough and they didn't hit the bus.

"Don't be surprised, you have not seen the craziest British fans yet."

Rooney, who was sitting in front of Qin Hu and Shinji Kagawa in the roster, turned around and spoke to the two Asian players about this. As a British star, this native player has experienced quite a lot.

"You just need to know that the term football hooligan originated from the UK. After the game tomorrow, don't wander around the streets of Liverpool. Being hit by bottles is nothing."

As he was talking, Rooney seemed to remember something and shrank his neck. This English star, who is famous for his love of clubbing and drinking, has obviously suffered a lot before.

"Okay okay."

Looking at Rooney in front of them, Qin Hu and Shinji Kagawa nodded repeatedly. It seems that although Vidic said in the interview that Anfield was not worth mentioning, the team's veterans still knew very well what kind of battle it would be against Liverpool away.

That night, after arriving at the hotel, the Manchester United players went to bed early and had a dreamless night.

The next day, Qin Hu woke up to noisy shouts outside the window. When he got up and pulled aside a corner of the curtain, he was startled by the crowd of people gathered on the street outside the window. They were all Liverpool fans rushing to Anfield Stadium.

After watching the magnificent scene downstairs for a while with Shinji Kagawa, who shared the same room with him, Qin Hu and his friend packed up and headed for the hotel's large conference room.

There, Ferguson gave his final tactical briefing, then waved his hand to signal everyone to go downstairs and get on the bus to Anfield.

The Reds derby took place in the morning local time, with less than two hours left before the start of the game.

At the same time, on the streets of Liverpool, Zhan Junzheng, with a happy face, and CCTV's follow-up cameramen broadcast the grand occasion live to the fans who were waiting in front of the TV early.

"As one of the oldest and strongest teams in the Premier League, Liverpool's Anfield Stadium can be said to be the most daunting stadium for visiting teams in the league."

As a Red Army fan, Zhan Jun was very happy and complicated to have the opportunity to come to Liverpool in person to watch the live broadcast of the game. He was happy that he could watch the home team play live, but the complicated thing was that standing opposite Liverpool was the Red Devils Manchester United, which had Qin Hu.

"In two hours, the Red Devils Manchester United will have a century-long battle with Anfield's host Liverpool. Let's wait and see."

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