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Chapter 195 The Avengers: Birth (Please Subscribe)

The atmosphere at the press conference changed immediately.

Ferguson pulled up to the microphone and said, "I also wanted to sign Maradona and Van Basten, but they didn't choose Manchester United."

Wenger smiled and nodded, saying, "Life is full of regrets. As a coach, you will always miss out on some great players for various reasons."

"I don't feel any regret. What I should regret are the players who didn't come to play for me."

Ferguson snorted.

Although he did not name names, reporters knew he was referring to Gascoigne.

Gazza has already moved to Italy, and his condition is deteriorating day by day.

"I'm very happy to be able to play at Old Trafford; it will be very special."

The professor smiled and then stood up.

Ferguson snorted and got up as well.

He slammed open the locker room door, looked around at the players, and said, "Whoever doesn't perform well against Arsenal today, I'll send them to play in the FA Youth Cup!"

???

Many people looked at Lu Deyang.

This is clearly a case of someone getting upset at the press conference.

Lu Deyang smiled, shook his head, and sat down to change his clothes, while also drawing a prize.

[Your good friend Gianluca Vialli hates Barcelona because they lost the Cup Winners' Cup final, so you're drawing a player who likes Barcelona. Ding! You've obtained a single-match trial card for the 7th round of the 2004-2005 Bundesliga season, Stuttgart vs. Hertha Berlin, featuring Aleksandar Pavlović Hleb.]

毛！
Hleb's dribbling skills are quite good.

He also performed very well while at Arsenal.

Unfortunately, he has the same problem as Fabregas: he just loves Barcelona.

Of all the Arsenal players who transferred to Barcelona, ​​only Van Bronckhorst, Henry, and Vermaelen can be considered successful. Van Bronckhorst played as a starter for a period, Henry won a championship, and Vermaelen won numerous titles even when he wasn't playing.

Looking at it this way, Vermaelen is the real winner in life.

The rest, from Overmars to Aubameyang, can hardly be called successful.

Fabregas can still contribute his remaining energy to the Premier League, while Hleb's career has plummeted since his transfer to Barcelona. He went from being the best midfielder in the Premier League in Andy Taylor's eyes to a player who can't even get a starting position at Brighton.

However, his individual skills are still quite good.

Today is a perfect opportunity to give the professor a good demonstration of technical football skills.

"Let's go, time to warm up."

Bruce smiled and waved.

Lu Deyang got up and left the locker room with Bruce's teammates.

……

It was Wenger's first time leading the team at Old Trafford, and he was quite excited.

He was 19 years old when Best and his team won the trophy; at that time, he was playing for Mutziger in the lower leagues of France.

I was really excited when I saw them lift the trophy.

This is considered one of the best inspirational stories of that era.

Standing in the corridor, the professor couldn't help but look around.

Ferguson glanced at him but showed no inclination to speak.

"I hope it will be a good match today," the professor said.

Ferguson nodded and said, "It's not a good habit to covet other people's players. Dejan said you didn't invite him."

“I had already convinced the Monaco board, but you beat me to it.”

The professor said with a smile, "If I had two more days, I would definitely be able to convince him to join Monaco."

Ferguson fell silent again.

Perhaps the Frenchman is telling the truth.

But so what? What's done is done.

……

The atmosphere at Old Trafford was very lively today, with even more broadcast cameras than before.

The press box was packed with housewives who looked like they were on a Black Friday shopping spree, with hardly any empty seats.

Manchester United, Ferguson, Ludwig, Cantona... that alone guarantees high viewership.

Adams's recent alcohol withdrawal and the various reforms implemented by the French have fueled fans' anticipation for this game.

Even if the French can't make Arsenal play, it would be nice to have Adams perform a flying kick to a fan.

Even before the competition started, the backstage viewership was already soaring.

Even the players on both sides seemed to feel the intensity of today's game, and they were more serious than usual during warm-ups.

"Is Roy too weak? How did he get injured again?"

Redondo complained.

Lu Deyang said with a smile, "If he's not in good health, then there are no players who are in good health."

"Hopefully he won't be out for too long."

Redondo said, juggling the ball.

He didn't really like partnering with Lee Sharpe in midfield.

A versatile player rarely excels in any single skill.

Sharp's offense is decent, but their defense is somewhat lacking.

"Let's go, get ready to start."

Someone from the referee team came over and shouted.

The players from both sides returned to the tunnel.

"The match is about to begin. Both teams have made significant changes to their starting lineups today, which shows that both coaches are looking forward to this game. Arsenal's new manager has been a hot topic in the newspapers recently."

"Yes, but I still have reservations about whether the Frenchman can manage the Premier League. He may have done well at Monaco, but he was sacked. There are quite a few coaches who perform very well for a period of time, and then their performance declines all the way down."

"The specifics will depend on the match. Let's take a look at the starting lineups for both sides first."

Manchester United's 4-4-2 formation with two holding midfielders:
Goalkeeper: Schmeichel
Defenders: Irwin, Bruce, Pallister, Gary Neville

Midfielders: Ludjohnsen, Redondo, Lee Sharp, Kanchelskis

Forwards: Mark Hughes, Andy Cole.

Arsenal's 4-3-3 formation with two defensive midfielders:
Goalkeeper: Seaman
Defenders: Winterburn, Tony Adams, Boulder, Dixon
Midfielders: Paul Merson, Steve Morrow, Martin Keown, Ray Parlour
Forwards: Ian Wright, Chris Kivormya.

"Alan Smith didn't start today, which shows that the Frenchman still has some doubts about his footwork. Smith has a significant advantage in the air, but he chose to pair him with Wright and Kiwomya, which is a very fast striker combination."

"Manchester United rested McClair and partnered with Mark Hughes and Andy Cole. Hughes has recently lost his place at Manchester United and there are rumors that he is about to leave the club."

"If Hughes leaves Manchester United, he probably won't leave the Premier League. The current attacking line is indeed a bit too crowded. After Cantona's suspension ends, Manchester United will have 5-6 forwards, including the youth team players."

Cantona's strength and influence mean he won't be sidelined.

Therefore, the competition for Manchester United's forward position will be very fierce next season.

Initially, many believed McClair was the most likely candidate to leave the team. However, McClair has been in excellent form recently, and Hughes has had few opportunities to start, making him the frontrunner to leave.

The Sun also revealed that a fan from Africa placed a huge bet on Hughes leaving the team.

At 4 p.m., referee Keane Coupet blew the whistle to start the match.

Hughes immediately passed the ball back to Sharp, who received it and passed it over Redondo to the left wing.

Ray Parlour rushed toward Lu Deyang immediately.

Lu Deyang wasn't in a hurry and casually kicked Redondo.

With the two of them standing on one side, they are almost guaranteed to be intercepted in a 2-on-2 situation, and the chances of them being intercepted in a 2-on-3 situation are also slim.

Parlour clearly wanted to impress the new coach, but he could only chase after the ball.

Lu Deyang wasn't in the mood to tease him, but Redondo had a lot of fun.

Martin Keown couldn't stand it and rushed towards Redondo. Redondo dribbled past the ball, turned around, and passed it back.

Bruce passes the ball to the left and right flanks as soon as he gets it.

Ray Parlour charged forward again.

Irwin quickly sent the ball towards Arsenal's half.

Arsenal did press differently in the attacking third today.

Lu Deyang glanced at Parlor and Merson on the other side; these drunkards were in better condition than before.

Parlor's enthusiasm today reminded Lu Deyang of something.

When this guy got divorced, his wife wanted a larger share of the money, claiming that she had helped him quit drinking and prevented him from spending money recklessly, and that it was all thanks to her that he was able to save any money.

To determine Parlor's income, the court needs to examine his contracts.

Then this guy pulled out both contracts.

One of the items involved tax avoidance related to bonuses and additional income, which caused quite a stir.

His lawsuit was also a complete failure; he not only had his assets divided but also had to pay huge amounts of child support.

So sometimes players are really hard to understand.

Anyone with a modicum of common sense would know that doing this would put both him and Arsenal in trouble.

No wonder scammers love players.

They look like normal people on the court, but you can hardly imagine what they might do off the court.

The professor looked at the scene and fell into deep thought.

To be honest, most of the players here are not what he wanted.

The guards are decent; if defense were a science, all these guards could graduate from college.

However, Arsenal currently lacks organization in their attack.

Looking towards Manchester United, he couldn't help but feel a little envious of Ferguson.

Both Lu Deyang and Redondo are players he greatly admires.

Unfortunately, that Scotsman bought it first.

Let's see if we can bring in some of my former students from France this summer.

Unfortunately, they also lost to Lu Deyang, and more than once.

At that moment, the professor suddenly had an idea.

If we're talking about building a team that can challenge Manchester United and Ludwig Ludwig's dominance, wouldn't those players who have lost to Ludwig Ludwig be interested?
The players who lost to Lu Deyang were all quite good.

Arsenal also has some money; after all, they're known as a bank club.

There might actually be a chance for this.

Unfortunately, money isn't unlimited, otherwise he would have inquired about Maradona's transfer intentions immediately in the summer.

……

On the field, Arsenal's performance after receiving the ball showed no signs of what would happen later.

Tony Adams evaded Andy Cole's pressing and immediately launched a long ball towards midfield.

Sharp and Keown rushed towards the landing point at the same time.

Keown was a step too slow when he jumped, and unfortunately Sharp's body wasn't as strong as Martin Keown's, so he was knocked over hard.

Parlour successfully received the ball.

Just as Lu Deyang was about to turn back, Redondo and Erwin waved their hands almost simultaneously, signaling him not to come back.

Erwin and Redondo exchanged a glance, and Erwin rushed forward.

Redondo, meanwhile, roamed the flanks and immediately cut off Parlour's passing lane.

You can come to the left wing, but you have to keep the ball!

Pallor is decent on both offense and defense, but he's not top-tier.

He was still somewhat confident in a one-on-one situation, but now he had Redondo on the sidelines, which put a lot of pressure on him.

After slowing down, Parlor tried to accelerate and use a change in pace to get past Erwin, but Erwin moved his feet immediately to block his path.

Keown couldn't find a receiving position, so Parlour decided to pass the ball back directly.

click -

Lu Deyang, who had been running down the left flank for a while, suddenly stretched out his foot and snatched the ball away from Steve Morrow.

Moro instinctively reached out to pull Lu Deyang's jersey, but Lu Deyang reacted quickly, immediately spiking and turning, making Moro miss his target with a small circle.

Martin Keown, who was chasing back, quickly came over to cover.

Lu Deyang, however, cut inside with his right foot, once again facing Arsenal's penalty area diagonally.

Snapped--

Erwin rushed up to receive the pass and reached out, but Lu Deyang chose to pass the ball forward instead.

Redondo, making a forward run, lifted his left foot, causing the ball to bounce off the back of his right foot and towards the center.

Damn!

Tony Adams knew something was wrong, and he rushed over.

Lu Deyang, who had rushed to the center, received the ball again and quickly charged into the penalty area from the edge of the box.

Adams didn't hesitate and slid in to block Lu Deyang's shot with his body, but he was a step too slow.

While running, Lu Deyang kicked out with his right foot.

boom--

This kick used considerable force, but it was mainly rubbed with the inside of the foot.

The ball flew quickly over Adams's legs, producing some spin. Seaman, on the edge of the six-yard box, leaped but misjudged the direction, and the ball flew into the goal from his right.

boom--

"Deyang!"

"Deyang!"

"Deyang!"

A huge cheer erupted in the Theatre of Dreams.

Lu Deyang hugged Redondo with a smile, and the two rushed towards the south stand together.

Behind him were teammates, one after another.

This move excited Manchester United fans even more.

This period of time felt like a dream to them.

Signing Redondo was already quite an achievement, but I didn't expect them to also sign Lu Deyang.

It's not surprising that these two established players performed exceptionally well.

But one after another, the young players from the youth team have established themselves in the first team, as if Manchester United has won all the good things in the world.

Several big names plus some young people.

Isn't this the prototype of Busby's championship victory? Even though Lu Deyang hasn't played a full season yet, Manchester United fans still feel that the Red Devils' dynasty has returned.

"Deyang!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"Dejan Goal!!!"

"What a goal!" "After Dejan made the steal in that game, he used a spinning move to fool Steve Morrow and Martin Keown, and then passed the ball to Redondo who was making a forward run right in front of them."

"Redondo's movement was also quite elegant. He didn't even make any adjustments; he simply received the ball diagonally and passed it back to Dejan. The two of them combined to break through Arsenal's defense, and Dejan unleashed a world-class shot from just inside the penalty area!"

"Perhaps the French have changed some things. Paul Merson showed a good mental attitude today, transforming from an alcoholic into a normal person. But against Dejan, a normal person is far from enough. Perhaps this French university professor has concocted a batch of drugs in his biology lab to turn Arsenal's players into superhumans, only then can they defeat Dejan's Manchester United!!!"

Ferguson excitedly rushed to the sidelines to celebrate.

He was no longer excited by a goal.

But today's situation is different.

That Frenchman made him feel very uncomfortable.

Now I'm celebrating my goal, and I'm happy.

At the same time, it can also teach the French a lesson.

The professor stood on the sidelines, instinctively reaching for his zipper, only to realize that he had deliberately chosen not to wear his training jacket today for the sake of style, opting instead for a light gray suit.

This did not affect his mood.

It's nothing new that they couldn't stop Lu Deyang.

The current Arsenal is not as good as the Monaco team he managed back then.

What he needs to do is identify the team's problems and solve them.

The close-range cooperation between Lu Deyang and Redondo just now impressed him.

He has always liked this style of attack.

The wall kick combination looks simple.

However, it can achieve quite good results.

Two consecutive accurate passes combined with positioning can quickly break through the opponent's defense.

Such passing ability and positioning are also a problem for some Arsenal players.

Should we buy French or Dutch players this summer? Maybe buying two Italians wouldn't be bad either.

……

"be careful."

Adams said.

Martin Keown's eyes widened.

Is this something that can be solved simply by being careful?

Adams knew this was putting his old teammate in a difficult position, but there was nothing he could do about it.

Once the defensive midfielder is breached, the defense is essentially undefended.

If possible, he would prefer the defenders to stand inside the goal, which might be more effective in defending against Lu Deyang.

"Oh shit!"

Lee Dixon spat out a mouthful of air onto the sidelines and said, "It's like this every time I play against him. I really want to know how someone can dribble past several people in a row."

"You'll find out about this when you get home and ask your dad."

Adams said.

"Screw you!"

Dixon laughed and cursed, then raised his middle finger.

Despite conceding a goal, it did not affect Arsenal's morale.

They are a group of rough guys, not technically outstanding, but it's not easy to break them down in terms of willpower.

The only thing that bothered them was UEFA's new rules.

Otherwise, Lu Deyang would have been tackled from behind twice already.

Wright and Kivormya returned to midfield.

Amid cheers from Manchester United fans, Wright passed the ball across the field.

Kivormja wanted to make a name for himself before the start of the game, but now he obediently passed the ball to Parlour.

They became much more cautious in their offensive approach.

"Arsenal are currently in a difficult period."

Jim Beglin said: "The Frenchman may have a lot of ideas, but it's difficult to change the style of play during the season. In fact, Arsenal is much stronger today than when Graham was there."

“That’s not wrong. Arsenal’s morale was really low at the time. The Frenchman has some ability to manage the dressing room. I haven’t seen any players complaining about him in The Sun recently, which is at least a good sign. But if being able to make players happy is enough to be a coach, then every girl in a nightclub would be a great coach,” Martin Tyler quipped.

"Well, that's not all. Merson and Parlor both looked good today, and I still think he has a chance to succeed. At least he seems more reliable than Graham."

"Merson has the ball again. He's in really good form today. Kanchelskis' defensive ability isn't that great. Merson is crossing from the 45-degree angle. It's a pity Alan Smith didn't start today. How could Wright possibly compete with Steve Bruce for headers in the penalty area? They're not even in the same league."

"Manchester United immediately launched a counter-attack after gaining possession. Merson even tried to win the ball back, but Sharp immediately passed it to Redondo, and we all know what happened next."

"Yes, Redondo will most likely pass the ball to Dejan when he gets it. It's like he has a radar specifically designed to locate Dejan."

Redondo had barely crossed the halfway line when he was tackled by Steve Morrow.

He dribbled the ball out from the center circle and immediately chipped it into the air.

That was a half-high ball, and the pass was a bit too fast.

It's just a pass to Lu Deyang; there's no need to make the pass particularly precise.

Redondo believed that Lu Deyang had many ways to handle the situation.

The ball found Lu Deyang precisely.

Martin Keown attempted to steal the ball from behind Lu Deyang, just as Parlour returned.

Two people can attack from both sides.

click -

Just as he finished making his plans, Lu Deyang flicked the ball with his foot, and the falling ball bounced up again.

Just as Parlour was about to extend his leg to chase back, he saw Lu Deyang raise his right foot to make a spiking motion, so he immediately pulled his foot back and ran back.

Unexpectedly, Lu Deyang did not spike the ball, but gently landed his right foot and stopped the ball in place.

One move caused Parlour to give up the challenge and make it difficult for him to quickly double-team Keown in defense.

This is the effect of a feint.

It's not that dribbling past someone is a feint.

Keown tried to squeeze Lu Deyang from the flank.

However, Lu Deyang did not try to outmuscle him; instead, he immediately used his left foot to dribble the ball back.

Paul Merson also chased after him.

click -

Lu Deyang hooked his right foot again.

He dribbled and turned in front of Merson, then immediately made a through pass.

Quickly move forward yourself.

Snapped--

Mark Hughes, with his back to Boulder, smoothly passed the ball to the left wing.

Kee knew things were going badly and kept running after Lu Deyang, but there was still a certain difference in their speeds.

Lu Deyang received the ball on the edge of the penalty area and accelerated, leaving Dixon behind before he could even start his run.

Boulder and Adams immediately turned and ran back, completely ignoring the other Manchester United players on the edge of the penalty area.

They all knew very well that Lu Deyang was the biggest threat.

The professor on the sidelines clenched his fists tightly.

Even if we lose, we can't lose too badly.

Seaman even rushed out of bounds.

The England goalkeeper yelled in an attempt to distract Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang remained unmoved, dribbled the ball to the left corner of the penalty area, turned and swung his left foot out.

boom--

The angle was too narrow, so Lu Deyang didn't try to shoot between the post and Seaman, but instead chose to chip the ball directly towards Seaman. The England goalkeeper instinctively reached out and touched the ball.

But in that instant, he felt the ball spinning very fast, and things weren't looking good. The ball and glove separated as soon as they touched, and the ball, still spinning, flew into the goal behind him.

Oh shit! ! !

Seaman, sitting in the penalty area, looked somewhat dejected.

Now, recalling Lu Deyang's actions just now, it's clear that he did it intentionally when he shot.

This kind of goal certainly doesn't count as an own goal.

However, failing to save the ball can lead to an even stronger sense of frustration.

As a key player for the England national team and the best goalkeeper after Shilton, he always felt, thanks to the hype from Fleet Street, that he was the one who had a chance to deal with Lu Deyang.

Even if he doesn't shut out Lu Deyang, he can at least make a few decent saves.

But in that dangerous situation, with three players chasing back and the goalkeeper rushing out, Lu Deyang still chose to execute a powerful, spinning shot to ensure the ball went in.

Is such an opponent really someone he can defeat?

"Deyang!!! ...

The Manchester Evening News jokingly said that God created the two-day weekend, but Manchester's weekend belongs to Lu Deyang.

On the days when Manchester United plays, cheers like this always resound throughout Manchester.

So handsome!
Whether on or off the field.

Even his relationship with the princess became a topic of conversation among the British public.

Lu Deyang can be said to have fulfilled all the fantasies of Manchester United fans.

A superhero who can play football, and who also has countless gossip stories to satisfy their curiosity.

He was both the savior of the royal family and Charles's lifelong enemy.

Even British films couldn't capture something like this.

"Dejan has changed the score again. Now we know very well that the French coach has given the Arsenal kids homework, but being a good student doesn't change their performance on the field."

"France has never had any great coaches in its history, and Arsène Wenger will never be one. There are only two things better in France than in England: the king's mistress and the king's guillotine!"

"Now we can be quite certain that since Dejan came to the Premier League, England has become the center of European football. Perhaps to prove this point, other Premier League teams could hire an Italian coach. However, judging from Trapattoni's Bayern Munich, Italian coaches don't seem to be that great."

Martin Tyler scoffed.

Recently, Manchester City Hall and Genoa have been engaged in a war of words, with the two places vying for ownership of Pikachu.

Italians believe that Lu Deyang created Pokémon in Genoa.

The British accused the Genoese of betraying Ludjohn by terminating his contract when he was injured.

This indirectly led to a difficult time for Enrique Mantovani, with fans protesting every now and then, and his father having established a new team.

Life is getting worse every day.

……

Lilongwe, Africa.

Galliani looked down and analyzed the previous play between Hughes and Ludwig.

He was optimistic about Hughes leaving the team.

His age and experience both guarantee that he is not a player who is content to be a substitute.

Most importantly, Lu Deyang didn't appear with him very often.

The Sun also photographed McClair frequently visiting Ludwig's home, and in particular, the atmosphere of their conversations seemed quite pleasant.

It seems more likely that McClair will stay with the team.

However, the cooperation between Hughes and Lu Deyang today still made him somewhat worried.

Let's not let Mark Hughes turn the tide, shall we?
If this guy doesn't leave the team, he might stay in Africa as a chief for the rest of his life.

The professor on the sidelines had his hands in his pockets; despite being over 1.9 meters tall, he didn't look aggressive at all.

He shouted to the field in English: "Keep an eye on Dejan's teammates. It's happened twice already. Don't let them keep playing one-twos in front of the penalty area. You have to shut down at least one of Dejan and his teammates!"

He originally didn't want to say it.

However, ignoring this situation is not an option.

Are you going to use this one discussion for a lifetime?

Once they reach the edge of the penalty area, they pass the ball one-two, then receive the ball and shoot inside the penalty area.

Its simplicity and efficiency are admirable.

But the opponent is their own team.

At this point, he also discovered some weaknesses in Arsenal's defenders.

These defenders, despite their excellent defensive abilities, are not very effective against such short, continuous passes in the penalty area.

They need to strengthen their training in this area.

Previously, other Premier League teams might not have used this kind of combination much, but it will definitely be used more often in the future.

Sensing the gazes of others, the professor turned to look at the Manchester United coaching bench and smiled, nodding to Ferguson.

Ferguson immediately turned his head to the side and began chewing his gum vigorously.

He wanted to see the French make a fool of themselves, not to see them laugh.

In terms of manners alone, the Frenchman was far superior to Graham.

But Ferguson still didn't like him.

Who told the Frenchman to say he almost signed Lu Deyang?

Damn, he almost married Hepburn when he was young. His parents agreed, but they just didn't talk to Hepburn about it.

Thinking of this, Ferguson's chewing muscles tightened even more.

The game on the field became intense and close.

The main reason is that Arsenal players returned to their most familiar rhythm at crucial moments.

From forwards to midfielders, and from midfielders to defenders, everyone is seeking physical confrontation.

This did cause some trouble for the competition.

Neither Sharp nor Kanchelskis are particularly strong in a head-to-head matchup.

Redondo became the busiest person on the field.

The professor couldn't help but cover his face. This tactic... these players, whose brains are all muscles, weren't commanded by him.

In the 23rd minute, Ray Parlour attempted another dribbling breakthrough.

Lu Deyang had no choice but to go and meet him.

This scene made Ferguson chew even faster.

Manchester United's midfield was in trouble when Keane was not in the game.

The two forwards also lacked the ability to track back defensively.

In his plan, Lu Deyang would not need to participate in defense.

Or should we just field nine defensive players and let Lu Deyang play by himself from now on?

(End of this chapter)