Football: I am only 16 years old, and you want me to retire and make a comeback?

Chapter 535 Manchester United's Unprecedented Disaster, the Arrival of a Chaotic Era in England

[Bohr: If you have any ideas, feel free to contact me.]

This is Polfa's first message.

About 10 seconds later, Bohr sent another message.

The second message was very brief, containing only the single word "Keep it up".

"..."

"what happened?"

Rodri noticed that someone had sent a message to Tang Ye.

Because Tang Ye frequently communicates with his teammates from Villarreal and Utrecht, Rodri often reads Tang Ye's chat logs.

Tang Ye showed his phone screen to Rodney: "My agent wants me to transfer, but I don't really want to leave."

"Haha, then don't leave."

Rodri laughed.

Tang Ye lowered the window and slowly said, "I feel Mr. Eric will say a lot today; I can imagine how nervous he'll be, just like when we watched TV yesterday."

Drip!

Rodri honked his horn a few times to signal the cars in front to hurry through the green light.

"There's nothing we can do about it, Tom. We really need to make some adjustments quickly."

After the first leg of their quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United's next match will be at home against West Ham United.

After playing West Ham United, the second leg will be against Paris Saint-Germain.

But this is not the end; Manchester United will face Manchester City and Chelsea at the end of the month.

……

The Guardian – Manchester United suffers unprecedented calamity, and Manchester City and Liverpool may have a chance to counterattack?

Attached is the 2018-19 Premier League standings (as of the end of Round 33):

1. Manchester United, 88 points.

2. Manchester City, 85 points.

3. Liverpool, 84 points.

4. Chelsea, 64 points.

5. Tottenham Hotspur, 62 points.

It's still the familiar Three Kingdoms story, with Manchester United topping the league table with an 88-point advantage.

With De Bruyne injured, it seems Manchester City no longer has a chance to catch up with Manchester United.

But now the situation has changed, and Manchester United have also lost one of their key players.

Click, click, click!

Following the EFL Cup semi-final, Guardiola shared his thoughts on the matter at the request of reporters.

"Just like the reporter said, this was indeed our chance. In fact, in my opinion, Manchester United losing Rashford might be more serious than us losing Kevin (De Bruyne), because they've been using a rather unique tactic since last season."

In fact, Guardiola had long anticipated the impact that injuries to Rashford or Tang Ye would have on Manchester United.

But unexpectedly, these two guys kept going until the end of the season before getting injured.

Guardiola's tactical plans, which he had devised over many years, could finally be put to use at this moment.

Of course, Guardiola wouldn't tell reporters these things.

"The Manchester derby kicks off in two weeks. With Manchester United missing Rashford, do you think Manchester City can beat them and take all three points?"

"Of course, I think it's possible."

Come on, Manchester City!

Long live Manchester City!

Before the interview was even over, Manchester City fans in the stadium started shouting.

"The sky in Manchester is blue!"

Sky Sports: Guardiola plans to use the Manchester derby on the 24th as a springboard to end United's dominance in the league table.

I can't breathe, bro.

[It's all the Glazer family's fault, okay? Couldn't they have just spent more money in the summer transfer window last season? If companies don't subsidize clubs, what's the point of the clubs?]

I thought Manchester United had already secured the title, but then this happened.

With a three-point lead over Manchester City after 33 rounds and an advantage in goal difference, Manchester United fans felt that their team had already secured the Premier League title.

As a result, Rashford pulled a backhand hamstring.

All I can say is that the Premier League is still the familiar Premier League; no matter how you look at it, the entertainment value is off the charts.

More than a day has passed since Rashford suffered a muscle strain, and the odds for the Premier League title on betting websites have changed dramatically.

There are just as many fans who favor Manchester City as there are fans who favor Manchester United!
"I know we're facing some tough situations right now, and that's the public's reaction, which is certainly true. Marcus's injury will put a lot of pressure on us."

The first thing Ten Hag did upon arriving at the training base was to organize a morning meeting for the players.

According to the plan, this morning meeting will last from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The meeting room was quiet. Tang Ye took out his phone and wrote down what Teng Hahe said in his notes.

Although he didn't hear Tenhach's entire speech, Tang Ye still managed to glean a lot of key information through this method.

1. With Rashford injured, Ziyech will start as the left winger, while Mata and Greenwood will rotate on the right wing.

2. Manchester United will increase the frequency of using the 4-3-3 formation, changing their previous wing play to a more comprehensive attacking approach.

3,……

Points 1 through 7 are all tactical issues, and Ten Hag didn't spend much time on them.

The Dutch spent more than two-thirds of the meeting on other things, namely, adjusting the players' mentality.

According to Ten Hag, despite Rashford's injury, Manchester United are still the biggest favorites to win the title with a three-point advantage.

"We still have Manchester City and Chelsea to play next. I know those two games will be very difficult, but we have to persevere because we've come this far."

"This season is our most promising one, and I don't want to lose the championship after 33 rounds while still in first place. I think you all feel the same way now."

Ten Hag looked into the eyes of the Manchester United players: "I know the situation right now. Playing against Manchester City and Chelsea will be very difficult for us..."

Glancing at Van der Gach, Ten Hag continued, "Michel and I analyzed the upcoming matches. According to the plan, we only need to get three points in these two games, and then we can win the championship based on goal difference."

Ten Hag lowered his expectations for the team, which greatly relieved the pressure on Manchester United players.

Winning the title by taking only 3 points from Manchester City and Chelsea sounds a bit idealistic, but you also have to look at Manchester United's schedule in May.

Manchester United's last two league matches in May are against Huddersfield Town and Cardiff City.

These two teams are currently last and third from last in the standings, respectively, and Ten Hag's plan is to improve their goal difference in these two matches.

With 5 league games remaining, Manchester United will lose 1 and win 4. Even if Manchester City and Liverpool win all 5 games, Manchester United will still be the ultimate winner.

"but……"

A sound suddenly came from the conference room.

The Manchester United players and Ten Hag were somewhat surprised to find that it was Tang Ye speaking.

"But with Marcus injured, we probably won't be able to score many goals, right? Uh, I mean, we probably won't."

"..."

Ten Hah did not give an answer immediately because he really did not expect Tang Ye to stand up at this time.

In the past, Tang Ye would always hide in the back and play on his phone without saying a word during meetings.

After exchanging a glance with Van der Gaël, Ten Hag replied, "That's the problem. Now, all 11 players on the pitch are playing better and filling the void left by Rashford's absence."

"..."

Good guy!
Allowing one loss in the next five games doesn't seem idealistic.

But in reality, it's still idealism.

With Rashford injured, the remaining 11 Manchester United starters will face even greater pressure.

Rashford sat on the sidelines of the training ground, quietly watching his teammates train on the field.

"hiss"

Rashford kept stomping his feet at the thought that he wouldn't be able to play in the next game.

A mild thigh muscle strain prevents a player from running on the field, but they can still walk with some difficulty. This situation is often the most uncomfortable, giving the player the feeling that they can play but can't.

"You didn't give him a day off?"

Van der Gach glanced at Rashford, who was sitting in the distance, lost in thought, and asked Ten Hach, "He chose to stay there and watch, so let him stay there."

"Well……"

Van der Gach glanced in Rashford's direction again. The Manchester United striker covered his eyes with his hands and stomped his feet back and forth on the grass, looking like he wanted to do something but was helpless.

boom!
Tang Ye scores with a header!
"Awesome, Tom!"

Rodri and Tang Ye clapped.

Two days have passed since the Champions League defeat, and the Manchester United players' mentality is gradually improving, while Rodri has also quickly regained his best form.

[Heading: 60→61]

Tang Ye (41 years old)
[Ball possession: 89; Passing: 92]

[Shots: 80; Headers: 61; Set pieces: 81]

Speed: 78; Endurance: 76; Physical Strength: 85

[Defense: 76; Vision: 99]

Overall rating: 87
Increase the heading attribute by one point.

It's certainly a good thing, but at this point, improving heading attributes doesn't seem to be of much help in the upcoming matches.

Manchester United's current crisis cannot be resolved by Tang Ye's header at 61.

"Rhodes, I feel like you've found your rhythm."

After training, Tang Ye punched Rodri's arm.

He could see very clearly that Rodri had put on a better performance in today's training session than in the last game.

Haha, yes.

Rodri pinched his neck with his hands.

Numerous training sessions and matches can easily lead to cervical spine problems, which is unavoidable for professional athletes.

After a brief chat with Rodri, Tang Ye quickly approached Rashford off the field.

"Marcus"

Sitting next to Rashford, Rashford handed Tang Ye the half-finished water he had been drinking.

Gulu gulu!

Are you very nervous right now, Tom?

"Hmm, it's alright, not too nervous. Hmm, probably about the same as before."

Tang Ye replied, sensing guilt in Rashford's voice: "This isn't your fault, Marcus. Injuries are unavoidable; we've had too many games."

Rashford is not GGBond; he can't buy hot chocolate milk from the system shop like GGBond does. He can only rely on his own physical abilities to regain his purity.

With such frequent training and matches, and playing as a winger who requires fast sprints, Rashford is bound to suffer injuries.

"I don't think it's a big problem, Marcus. He said in the meeting this morning that we would win."

Tang Ye put his hand on Rashford's shoulder, and Rodri came over from the other side. Rashford was soon surrounded by his Manchester United teammates.

"If each of us plays a little better, we can make up for what you're missing, and then we'll be champions."

Tang Ye seemed very optimistic.

"Watch us play, Marcus!"

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赛事预告：4月14日凌晨12:30，英超第34轮曼联主场对阵西汉姆联，拉什福德伤缺曼联迎接争冠难题。

The Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain has just ended, and the Premier League season will start soon.

The match was set during the Three Kingdoms period, and with Rashford injured, it was a global spectacle.

Now that we've reached the 34th round, the situation is actually quite clear.

The only game Manchester United can afford to lose is the one against Manchester City. That's their last shred of leeway. They absolutely cannot afford to lose any of the remaining games, or they will completely lose their chance at the title.

"Manchester United is going to fall!"

Before the match began, a large group of West Ham United fans gathered outside the stadium, taunting their opponents.

Fans rushed up and snatched the microphone from the reporter's hand.

"The sky in Manchester is blue, long live Manchester City!"

This fan was clearly not a Manchester City supporter; he said this simply to annoy the Manchester United fans in the stadium.

"So you think Manchester United will lose to you today?"

the reporter asked.

Just as the interviewee was about to answer, a large group of Manchester United fans rushed over.

"what!"

West Ham United fans were startled, and a group of them quickly ran away.

The fans were still shouting as they ran away.

"We will win, we will win, the Manchester sky is blue!"

"Fuck, run faster!"

Fans from both teams rushed past the cameras, leaving only bewildered reporters on the scene.

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is not just about the current situation of the English Premier League.

This also applies to the current situation of Premier League fans.

Well……

England seems to have entered a period of chaos.

……

"Anderson!"

"Here comes Anderson!"

"Wow! Felipe Anderson scores, West Ham United take a one-goal lead!"

The stadium stands erupted into chaos in an instant.

With the first half ending 0-0, West Ham United scored less than 5 minutes into the second half.

"Oh my God……"

"West Ham United have created a miracle; very few teams have managed to score the first goal against Manchester United this season."

The camera pans to the away stands, where West Ham United fans are jumping and celebrating.

Come on, Irons!

"Come on, Irons!"

Dongqiudi live match report: In the 51st minute, Anderson made a forward run and scored, putting Manchester United down 0-1 at home.

"Depend on!"

Ten Hach was furious.

To reiterate, Rashford's absence shouldn't have caused too much of a problem for Manchester United's defense.

But Rashford's injury affected the mentality of the Manchester United players on the field, and that's the problem.

Quickly call the players over to the side and emphasize the tactics for the rest period.

"We can't lose, we can't afford to lose now!"

Ashley Young was getting desperate, yelling at his teammates, "If we lose, we'll have no chance!"

Pooh!
Tang Ye spat out the chewing gum from his mouth and then scraped the grass with the cleats under his feet.

64nd minute of the second half!

clap clap!

Tang Ye combined with Greenwood and suddenly made a through pass to Ale in the middle.

Alekseyek!

Ziyech stopped and then passed the ball back to Rodri.

"in!"

Snapped!
Rodri lobs a high ball towards the penalty area.

……

(End of this chapter)