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

Chapter 583 Manchester Derby, Sterling and Dembele
boom!
The through ball was delivered, and Dembele accelerated all the way to the byline.

Keep an eye on things...

Snapped!
A cross from the byline is aimed at Ashley Young at the far post.

The pass was fairly accurate, and Ashley Young stopped the ball, but by then all of Team B's defenders were already in position.

Rodri's shot after cutting inside was blocked by Rojo!
"Beep beep!!"

Van der Gach stopped the training match and specifically spoke with a few defenders from Team B about some things.

Tang Ye then took this opportunity to approach Dembele: "Osman, you should take a look before you pass the ball. You need to look carefully!"

Dembele stood there, looking dazed, trying to understand what Tang Ye had said: "I think my pass was pretty accurate..."

"But you're sending it incorrectly."

"You should have passed that ball to the opponent in a cutback formation."

Tang Ye gestured with his hands.

The scene from the training match just now was playing in his mind; it's just a question of whether Dembele can even imagine it.

"Scott (McTominay) is in the middle. You get into position and pass the ball to him, then have Scott pass it to Young."

Tang Ye pointed from the center to the left wing and told Dembele his idea.

He shrugged: "See? Osman's passing like that gets the ball in, and they can't defend against it."

Dembele looked at the B team's penalty area, one hand on his head.

Tom is absolutely right; his passing choice was far better than his previous one.

With the first type of passing, Team A can only take long-range shots from the outside.

The second passing method, however, is quite clever. The cutback pass to McTominay directly tricks the B team defenders out of the penalty area, allowing Ashley Young and Ziyech to utilize their abilities.

But there's a problem.

Dembele looked into Tang Ye's eyes: "I'm not you, Tom, how could I possibly understand..."

"You don't start observing only when you reach the baseline; you can start observing as you dribble towards the baseline. That's when you can start thinking."

Tang Ye pointed to Dembele's eyes: "Hurry up and start observing, then think, and there won't be any problems."

"And your center of gravity is unstable when you cross from the byline."

Tang Ye gestured for Rodri to kick the ball to him, stopped the ball, and then showed it to Dembele.

"Look, now that I have the ball, I'm running towards the byline. I don't need to dribble and observe at the same time. The defender can't close in immediately, so I dribble the ball further away. At this point, I'm making a run without the ball, and then you can look towards the center."

"They can't see both the left and right lanes simultaneously from the middle lane, but if you're on the right lane, you can see both the left and middle lanes at the same time."

Dembele has a good ability to pass from the byline, and for a passing winger, exploiting poor vision is very important.

"Then I got to the byline, and when I wanted to cross, I had to keep my balance."

Tang Ye twisted his waist to give Dembele a better view: "We need to pass the ball quickly so the defenders can't react in time, but the prerequisite for passing quickly is that you can maintain your balance."

"You need to pass accurately, otherwise, a fast attack won't help."

Tang Ye flicked the ball to the left and then delivered a cross.

Snapped!
[De Bruyne's cross from the byline lv5: Replica (Beyond the current state)]

Proficiency: 2422/3500
"call……"

Dembele covered his head with his hands as he watched the pass fly through the air.

He was Barcelona's top assist provider the season before last, thanks to his excellent passing ability.

But now it seems that he still has a long way to go.

Tom is a comrade-in-arms and a best friend.

But friends are also teachers, and young Osman needs to learn from Master Tom in order to become stronger.

……

After training that day, the Manchester United players held a barbecue party on the pitch at the training ground.

The purpose of the party was to celebrate Tang Ye winning the Ballon d'Or and also to cheer for the Manchester derby the day after tomorrow.

Manchester United's performance in December was not as good as in November, and the players urgently need to make adjustments.

"Wow, I've found Rod! Only your lamb skewers are truly delicious."

Tang Ye took a bite of mutton, then grabbed a handful of lettuce from the basket, put it directly in his mouth and chewed. He then handed a handful of lettuce to Dembele, who was squatting next to him, saying, "I won't eat barbecue made by anyone else anymore."

"Tom, no!"

Alai, holding a large skewer of barbecue, asked, "No, was it that bad?"

"Yours is not bad either, but I feel it's too raw, Seba."

Tang Ye held up the half-eaten lamb skewer in his hand: "You need to cook it a little more well. Look, this one is just right."

Tang Ye wanted to tell his teammates how delicious the lamb skewers in his hand were, but before he could say a few words, Dembele snatched them away.

"Wow, hahaha!"

Tang Ye had just stood up from the grass, but Dembele had already run far away.

"Grandma's..."

Tang Ye was naturally unconvinced and chased after him.

"Go Osman!"

"Wow, Dembele!"

"Run faster, or you'll get caught!"

Manchester United teammates were egging him on.

Tang Ye did manage to catch Dembele in the end, but the Manchester United striker had already devoured what he had stolen.

"Ha ha!"

Tang Ye placed his hand on Dembele's hair and rubbed it.

"What's wrong with Tom? Why can't we catch up?!"

I made a mistake.

Faced with his teammates' teasing, Tang Ye helplessly shrugged and walked back with Dembele: "It's mainly because I was talking to you, Yang. Otherwise, I would have grabbed his hand directly. With my quick reaction, do you think he would still have a chance to run?"

Are you sure, Tom?

Dembele did not seem to agree with Tang Ye's words, or perhaps he placed his hand on Dembele's shoulder.

Tang Ye insisted on his belief that he could control Dembele, while Dembele kept shaking his head and wouldn't let go. The two argued for several minutes like children over something trivial.

"Stop arguing, let's dance!"

Lingard and Martial's voices came through. Lingard turned his phone volume up to the maximum and then threw it on the grass to use as a speaker.

"Haha, here I come!"

Tang Ye shook off Dembele and ran towards Lingard.

Pink toes pressed against the carpet.

"Show your face and finish what you started~"

"..."

"Keep me from the cages under the control"

"Running in the dark to find east of Eden"

"..."

Dancing was very appealing to the players, and soon everyone gathered around.

Tang Ye put his hands on Lingard and Dembele respectively, and Dembele put his hands on Rodri... The players were connected without realizing it.

The Manchester night sky was starless, but the players didn't care because they all had a clear goal, a common goal.

"Champion!"

"Champion!"

"Champion!"

"We're going to win," Tang Ye whispered.

……

The Etihad Stadium is hosting the 16th round of the Premier League today, which is also the most anticipated match of the round.

Manchester City vs Manchester United, the first Manchester derby of the season!
"Wow!"

Cheers erupted from the stands as the cameras showed both teams' players already ready in the tunnel below.

Manchester United captain Tang Ye and Manchester City captain Fernandinho stood together, each wearing their respective armbands.

Tang Ye was shaking his leg, while Fernandinho was sweating profusely.

Are you very hot?

The thoughtful GGBond noticed Fernandinho's situation: "Actually, you could have changed into a short-sleeved jersey."

"Oh, thank you, it's okay, I'm not hot."

Fernandinho and Tang Ye embraced.

……

"China Media Group! This is a live broadcast for you..."

"The match has begun, and now I will introduce the starting lineups for both teams, starting with Manchester City, who are playing at home!"

Manchester City (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Ederson
Defenders: Kyle Walker, John Stones, Fernandinho, Angelino
Midfielders: De Bruyne, Gundogan, David Silva

Forwards: Bernardo Silva, Jesus, Sterling
Head Coach: Guardiola
Manchester City's starting lineup is largely the same as last season, while for Manchester United, McTominay is starting in place of De Jong today.

As for why De Jong didn't start, fans are still unaware, but he was most likely rested.

boom!
In the 4th minute of the first half, Tang Ye and Gündoğan collided in the middle of the field.

Because he used a lot of force, Tang Ye knocked Jingduoan down directly.

"Hey, mine, mine!"

Tang Ye tried to reach out and help Gindoan up, but Kyle Walker pushed him away.

Hey!

Tang Ye became anxious and walked forward, wanting to find Walker and demand an explanation.

"Forget it"

De Bruyne stopped Tang Ye, saying, "It's alright, it's alright."

"call……"

Taking a deep breath, Tang Ye spat on the ground.

"Hiss... the tension between the two sides seems a bit high today?"

"Yes, a physical altercation broke out in less than five minutes. We saw that Tang Ye was trying to help Walker up. But Walker probably thought Tang Ye was trying to cause trouble for Kyoto An."

This was a misunderstanding, at least from the fans' perspective, it was a very obvious misunderstanding.

But because of this coincidence, there are bound to be many conflicts in today's match.

Whether Walker was anxious or not is unknown, but Tang Ye was already a little anxious. He couldn't accept the fact that he wanted to help someone but was pushed away.

"No, I didn't do anything."

Tang Ye, who was shaking his head, was led away by Rashford: "Never mind, never mind."

The game resumed, and Manchester City were awarded a set piece due to Tang Ye's foul, which they chose to leave to De Bruyne.

Beep!
Snapped!
A long pass was sent out, heading straight for the penalty area.

Stones!

Jump up!
De Bruyne made a mistake; he didn't give the ball enough spin.

Stones failed to get the ball! Second point!
Jesus!
Snapped!
A shot from Manchester City's center forward was blocked by both Wan-Bissaka and Smalling, with Wan-Bissaka ultimately deflecting the ball with his foot.

"hurry up!"

Ten Hag urged them on, and McTominay and Gundogan both ran toward the ball in the penalty area.

JD Security took the lead.

Break down the door!

Snapped!
De Gea jumped up and pushed the ball out.

"Oh!"

How dangerous...

This was the immediate reaction of all Manchester United fans.

"Beautiful David!"

Tang Ye gave De Gea a thumbs up, while the Manchester United goalkeeper was yelling at De Ligt: "When you see them about to shoot, block it! What if I don't react in time?"

"Focus your attention!"

Rodri reminded his teammates to take their positions.

Manchester City's corner kick opportunity still goes to De Bruyne.

Snapped!
The corner kick is taken.

Manchester City tried to play a tactical corner kick, but they made a mistake; the ball, passed near the penalty area, was intercepted by Wan-Bissaka.

Snapped!
Wan-Bissaka kicked the ball, which then hit Walker.

Okay, the Manchester derby is a game of feeding each other.

"Kyle Walker... dribbling straight into the penalty area."

Walker loves to go down the wing to utilize his speed, but since this was a corner kick, it wasn't necessary.

Go down the middle lane!
A high ball was lobbed into the penalty area.

Jesus!
Control the ball with your chest and dribble towards the baseline.

Pass it across to the middle!
Sterling arrived quickly and scored with a shot from the instep.

"GOOOO-AAAAA-LLLLL!!!!"

Sterling's goal!

"1-0! Manchester City take the lead!"

Sterling's stealthy run created an opportunity for the team.

This makes Manchester City one of the few teams this season to open the scoring against Manchester United.

Wow!!!

Swish swish!
Sterling slid off the pitch and hugged the Manchester City players on the bench.

Why is De Ligt sleepwalking?

[This is so classic; he forgot how to play football after attending the Ballon d'Or ceremony.]

Holy crap, Manchester City is awesome!

[How about I, Tang, go into the penalty area to defend? Manchester United seems to have a strong attack but a weak defense today.]

Manchester United were clearly stronger in attack and weaker in defense today?

That statement is correct, but more accurately, this is how Manchester United has been all season so far.

The forwards are strong, the midfielders are strong, and the goalkeeper is strong, but the defenders are not good.

"Hey, so this is what we were saying before, against a team like Manchester United, you still have to play possession-based football."

"Guardiola's approach is correct."

"Manchester City open the scoring in the 7th minute of the first half!"

The goal came faster than anyone expected!

Manchester United are now in a very awkward position, with several players standing still with their hands on their hips, and Tang Ye even squatting down.

"What kind of kicking is that?!"

Ashley Young yelled, "Just do your job! Be careful, be careful!"

Ashley Young was just as angry as Ten Hag.

Because Manchester United's current performance is completely unacceptable!

Having just won the Ballon d'Or and then thrashing Tottenham, the Manchester United players seem... perhaps a little complacent?

"City!"

Boom!

"Man City!"

Boom!

With their hands raised, Manchester City fans tugged hard at their support scarves.

After 15 rounds of the Premier League, Manchester City has gradually fallen out of the top group.

If they can beat Manchester United, who are in the top group, it will greatly boost the confidence of Manchester City players and give Manchester City a chance to enter the top group.

It's the 24th minute of the first half.

Manchester City's relentless attacks have reduced Manchester United's possession to 37%.

Ten Hag looked worried, while Guardiola was in high spirits.

"Force them! Go up and force them!"

"Bernardo, go and grab it!"

Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus were double-teaming him at the same time!

Rodri was about to pass the ball back to Smalling, but Gundogan, who suddenly ran up, stole it.

"Oh shit!"

Gundogan dribbled the ball straight toward the penalty area, but his subsequent shot went high and wide.

"call……"

Thankfully, it didn't go in, but Manchester United players desperately need to make adjustments now.

Judging from the situation on the field, Guardiola seems to have found a way to deal with Manchester United.

boom!
Rodri collided with Sterling and successfully regained possession of the ball.

"hurry up!"

Rodri immediately looked for Tang Ye, but Tang Ye's position was blocked, so Rodri could only send a through ball to Rashford first.

The prediction was very accurate!

Wow!!!

Rashford dribbled the ball forward.

Of course, Rodri didn't consider one thing when he passed the ball: Manchester City's right-back Kyle Walker is also a fast player.

Walker put his hand on Rashford's shoulder, and the two ran side by side for more than 20 meters, but Rashford still failed to create a one-on-one opportunity.

That's just unfortunate.

"Come!"

Having found an open space, Tang Ye successfully took possession of the ball.

He receives the ball, turns, and faces the right flank.

"Oh, is Tang Ye coming...?"

Snapped!
[De Bruyne's Standard Long Pass Level 6: Unashamed to Ask Questions]

Proficiency: 0
The pass in the shot flew out and accurately found Dembele on the right byline.

"Was that ball offside? It looks like it might have been offside."

"But the referee didn't blow the whistle immediately; Dembele dribbled inside."

Dembele, alternating between his left and right feet, seized the opportunity to nutmeg the defender.

Wow!!!

Cut inside directly!

That's a bit too cool, look at Dembele's move.

Adjust your center of gravity.

Snapped!
He unleashed a curling shot with his left foot, aiming for the left post!

Snapped!
The ball bounced off the edge of the penalty area and then went into the goal.

The ball went in!
Dembele, a complete display of individual ability!
But we can't rush this ball, because we need to check whether Dembele was offside at the moment the pass was made.

"Replay..."

"No offside, no offside, that's a goal!"

"Osman Dembélé!"

"1-1, Manchester United have equalized!"

A very timely goal; Dembele stepped up when the team needed him most!
"Beautiful Ottoman!"

Tang Ye and Dembele collided.

"come on! Come on!"

"come on!"

That's how games are; sometimes all you need is a goal to get the momentum going.

Thanks to Dembele's goal, Manchester United maintained their lead for the next few minutes.

"Tang Ye..."

"Blow the door open!"

A direct free kick from Tang Ye.

The angle was perfect, but Edson still managed to capture it.

"Depend on!"

Tang Ye bit his clothes, his entire face turning red.

How could you possibly catch that?
"Wow, Ederson, that was a beautiful save!"

The camera focused on Tang Ye on the pitch, while Manchester City fans booed from the stands.

That's what happens when you become famous; opposing fans will boo you whenever they get the chance.

Tang Ye and Rodri clapped their hands.

……

Dongqiudi Halftime Report: The Manchester derby ended in a 1-1 draw at halftime, with Sterling and Dembele scoring in quick succession.

"hurry up!"

As soon as the match ended, the Manchester City coaching staff urged the players to hurry back to the locker room.

Guardiola is nowhere to be seen, and unsurprisingly, the Manchester United manager is now in the dressing room working on the tactics board.

Manchester City is under a lot of pressure right now, especially looking at Manchester United.

Manchester United were in a similar situation, with little communication between the 20-plus players on the field.

……

(End of this chapter)