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Chapter 198 The Ruthless Long-Range Machine (Please Subscribe)
McClair was overjoyed.

He went home to see if there were any good watches.

As the world's number one football player, Lu Deyang is quite frugal.

However, as a teammate, Brian McClair felt it was necessary to help Lu Deyang increase the value of his wristband, since the star player's personal image also represented the team.

This is something a responsible striker should do.

I've heard that Chinese people like dragons, and there's a dragon on the Welsh flag.

Maybe we're even relatives!

Isn't this a coincidence?

If my son hadn't been born so early, I could have had him recognize a godfather or something.

Van Gaal looked at the Manchester United players celebrating on the field, still somewhat unwilling.

As a Dutchman, it's hard not to be influenced by Michels.

His tactics were all-out attack and defense; before him, no one had ever let three midfielders play as defenders.

However, there is no solution to the problem of individual ability.

Just like John Neskens back then.

Others are called "hexagonal warriors" because they are all-rounders.

Neskens was known as the Decagon Warrior.

Some players' talents have transcended the scope of tactics.

However, he still felt that Manchester United wasted Lu Deyang's talent.

If Lu Deyang were to form a double libero partnership with Rijkaard at Ajax, it would likely be the most terrifying scenario in football history.

"Be careful, at worst we can clear the ball, but we can't let him get it."

Rijkaard said to Blind.

Danny Blinder nodded.

Today's opponent is extraordinary!
The players from both sides returned to the center circle to prepare for the kickoff.

Overmas also became serious for once.

He's the kind of player who can excel on both ends of the court.

And another point is that he looks a lot like Lu Deyang.

Van Gaal commented that when he plays on the left wing, he's playing Garrincha, and when he plays on the right wing, he's playing himself.

Overmars is a rare player who can play in different styles.

After Kanu kicked off, Overmars immediately surged forward.

Even though Beckham looks young, he still showed great spirit by dribbling the ball with small, quick steps.

The standoff between the two lasted for a few seconds before Beckham couldn't help but stick his foot out.

Overmars immediately flicked the ball with his left foot, and Beckham quickly moved his right foot in response.

Unexpectedly, he fell for the trap. Overmars pulled the ball back, flicked it with his right foot, and dashed diagonally past Beckham.

Ferguson shook his head from the sidelines.

They still lack competition experience.

Most importantly, even if the Dutch aren't geniuses, their footwork is still quite good, something that British players simply can't match.

Kanu made a quick forward run.

Keane charged toward Overmars, who immediately passed the ball to Kanu.

Kanu quickly passed the ball back to Overmars, and the two completed a one-two pass.

As a Nigerian, Kanu's skill level is evident in the fact that he was noticed by the professor because of his delicate footwork.

Redondo didn't go to cover, instead leaving the defense to Pallister and Neville.

This left Kanu, who was making a forward run, somewhat disappointed.

Finney-George and he were teammates on the national team, and the two had great chemistry.

If Redondo leaves, Overmars will pass him the ball and he will quickly combine with George to break through the defense.

However, Redondo was not fooled at all.

Overmas is also in trouble; Gary Neville is being somewhat reckless, but Pallister is not.

He maintained a very steady distance, allowing Neville to press, and Beckham was also chasing back.

Overmars gritted his teeth and simply forced his way to the byline.

Gary Neville caught up quickly, and Overmars, who reached the byline first, turned and crossed the ball, but Gary Neville stretched out his foot to block it out of bounds.

"Ajax's corner kicks are good, and Manchester United need to be careful."

“Rijkaard has come up, along with Kanu and George, so it’s a multi-position header.”

"Seedorf takes the corner kick, in the middle! Redondo heads the ball out of bounds, it's a different corner kick on the other side. A series of corner kicks can easily cause players to lose their focus, Manchester United must be extra careful."

"Don't worry, Schmeichel is already swearing."

"Haha, Schmeichel's personality is really suited to be a goalkeeper."

As a top goalkeeper, Schmeichel naturally possesses a strong sense of crisis.

The continuous corner kicks made him feel threatened, and he kept urging his teammates to take their positions.

After a run-up, Overmars kicked the ball out with his left foot, sending it straight towards the near post of the penalty area. Kanu and Steve Bruce jumped almost simultaneously, but Kanu had a run-up and jumped higher.

The Nigerian international, under pressure from Bruce, failed to head the ball properly and instead flicked it to the far post.

This was something no one expected.

By the time Keane tried to clear the ball, it was too late. Ronald de Boer, near the left post, rushed forward and volleyed the ball into the goal with the inside of his foot.

It's tied!
Van Gaal on the sidelines raised his arms passionately.

De Boer, who scored the goal, ran all the way to the corner flag and interacted with the fans in the away stands.

Ajax fans were chanting wildly in the stands.

A team that has won the Champions League three times is no ordinary team.

There was nothing particularly dramatic at Old Trafford.

Many fans have turned their attention to Lu Deyang, believing that the team's number 7 will soon teach Ajax a lesson.

Tell them that the Theatre of Dreams is where the Red Devils realize their dreams.

For other teams, this place is a perpetual nightmare.

"Damn it, what did I say?"

Schmeichel, fist pumping, yelled, "I told you all to be careful, but you didn't take it seriously. Now we've conceded a goal, I'm going to kill you all!!!"

"Don't get so excited, Peter, Dejan can score."

Bruce smiled and offered his words of advice.

"Idiot, you're going to give me the bonus for not conceding a goal?"

Schmeichel roared.

He was even angrier.

I recently lost money on an investment, so I'm hoping to get a bigger bonus.

Bruce could only manage a forced laugh.

No wonder, this guy is worried about the bonus.

"Be careful, the Dutch are not to be underestimated."

Ferguson shouted from the sidelines.

He wasn't too worried about the game; after watching for a while, he realized that Van Gaal's team wasn't all that great.

They are stronger than Bayern Munich, but still much weaker than Manchester United.

With Lu Deyang on the field, the only suspense in the game will be the score.

McClair received the ball and passed it to the left wing, where Lu Deyang flicked it up with his right foot, startling the onrushing Finney George.

He instinctively tried to block the long-range shot, but Lu Deyang raised his right foot and flicked the ball hard.

boom--

The ball hit George behind him and bounced directly into Ajax's half.

Lu Deyang, who had just started his run, rushed past George, and Ronald de Boer quickly came up to help defend.

He is more powerful in attack than his brother.

However, their defense is also quite good.

De Boer immediately wanted to tackle, but hesitated to make the decision.

He was afraid of being skipped.

Lu Deyang didn't give him time to think. He pushed forward with his left foot, causing Ronald de Boer to instinctively extend his foot and immediately flick the ball to his right side.

Fried meatballs!

A fried dough ball brushed past de Boer.

The Dutchman reacted quickly, turning around and grabbing Lu Deyang's arm.

However, Lu Deyang immediately passed the ball to the advancing Erwin, rendering his foul ineffective.

"Watch out for his crosses, keep an eye on McClair in the penalty area!"

Van Gaal shouted.

They clearly did a lot of research on the characteristics of Manchester United players.

Innocent!

Erwin sneered inwardly.

The legendary Erwin, who I used to love, has disappeared.

Now he's Erwin, specifically there to pass the ball to Lu Deyang!

Lu Deyang was roaming in the middle lane, constantly being watched by someone.

But it doesn't matter. He dribbled up to draw Reizig's defense, then immediately turned and passed the ball to the advancing Redondo.

Redondo flicked the ball with his right foot and then chipped it to Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang turned and flicked the ball with his back to Rijkaard, then volleyed it right in front of him.

boom--

The ball appears to be flying towards the stands, but it's clearly dropping.

Van der Sar dove to the side and misjudged the height of the ball, but fortunately, he soon heard the sound of the ball hitting the post behind him.

Duang——

The ball hit the post and bounced out of bounds.

Although the ball didn't go in, it still gave Van der Sar a real scare.

That angle is too tricky!

Half-high balls are not so easy to judge.

More importantly, the ball's descent severely impaired his judgment.

In the goalkeeper position, the field of vision is often obstructed.

By the time the goalkeeper sees the ball, it has already changed direction, which interferes with the goalkeeper's judgment.

Moreover, the stadium lights also have some impact when you look up.

Top goalkeepers not only see, but also anticipate and anticipate, so as to avoid the embarrassing situation of the ball changing direction again after a save.

However, such shots with tricky angles and downward drops require goalkeepers to judge not only the X-axis but also the Y-axis, making the difficulty far more than just one plus one.

No wonder Van Basten and the other two couldn't beat Lu Deyang at AC Milan.

Such an opponent is not easy to deal with.

"You all better watch out!"

Van der Sar stood up and shouted, "Don't give him a chance to kick out from just outside the penalty area. Don't you know how to block long-range shots?"

That's a bit of a slap in the face.

Dutch prodigies all possess a powerful long-range shot.

Ajax players should be very good at defending against long-range shots.

"Relax, Edwin."

Danny Blind chuckled and consoled her, "Well, you didn't score, did you?"

"Scoring a goal is always too late!"

Van der Sar stared wide-eyed as he spoke.

Seeing what was happening on the field, Van Gaal nodded in satisfaction.

As a coach, you can't keep reminding the players all the time; the players will get annoyed.

However, having a goalkeeper remind them can prevent the players from becoming complacent.

He is quite satisfied with goalkeeper Van der Sar.

……

Brian McClair applauded Ludwig.

That shot almost went in.

Lu Deyang smiled and waved his hand.

Unfortunately, today's opponent isn't Hart.

Otherwise, he would have taken ten long-range shots in the first half.

But thinking about it this way, long-range shooting is indeed not bad.

Ajax, a team known for its fluid ground passing game and being a Dutch team, is actually better at defending against close-range passing combinations than Premier League teams.

Two-on-one combinations are very common in the Dutch Eredivisie.

Then it wouldn't be bad to simply not enter the penalty area and test Van der Sar with long-range shots.

After making up his mind, Lu Deyang ran back.

Van der Sar threw the ball to Frank de Boer.

They rarely kick the ball long.

Frank de Boer was also quite aggressive, dribbling past Beckham who was pressing him, and then passing the ball across to Rijkaard near the halfway line.

Rijkaard immediately turned and made a through pass to Litmanen.

At that moment, Roy Keane slid in and tackled the ball under his leg.

Litmanen tried to push Keane away, and after Keane bent down to pass the ball, he wanted to retaliate, but when he saw Ferguson raising his hand on the sidelines, he reluctantly returned to his position.

Redondo was also pressured by George when he got the ball, resulting in a rare passing error.

Rijkaard saw an opportunity and turned to give chase.

However, Lu Deyang's start was not slow either.

The two players raced down the left flank, and Rijkaard, looking somewhat worried, tried to foul them.

Unexpectedly, Lu Deyang suddenly accelerated, got to the ball first, and flicked it forward, causing Rijkaard to miss.

Lu Deyang dribbled the ball and attacked Ajax's defense again.

Rijkaard, that guy, actually tried to foul.

Lu Deyang was very familiar with the playing habits of the three musketeers.

Especially Gullit and Rijkaard, who often appear in the mid lane.

Rijkaard had excellent positioning skills, and he also liked to use his body to cause trouble for opponents and make steals.

Lu Deyang would not give him a chance to get close.

Reizig took the initiative to approach Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang sent the ball forward with his left foot, nearly scaring Reiziger to death.

Fried meatballs? He tried hard to keep himself from moving.

Unexpectedly, Lu Deyang pulled back with his left foot and pushed forward, sending the ball flying and starting his own run.

This slowed down Reizig's start-up.

Lu Deyang, who had reached the flank of the penalty area, turned and delivered a cross. He was in the most advanced position, and no one was there to stop the ball.

McClair rushed up the middle and headed the ball towards the left side of the goal, where Van der Sar barely managed to tip it over the post.

"Almost."

McClell gave Lu Deyang a thumbs up.

He deliberately headed the ball towards the far corner, but the Ajax goalkeeper still managed to save it. That goalkeeper is pretty amazing.

Beckham glanced at Lu Deyang, who smiled and pointed to the corner flag area.

Beckham then ran towards the left corner flag area.

He realized that when it came to set pieces, it didn't matter whether it was Ferguson or his other teammates; as long as Lu Deyang let him take the set piece, no one else would have any objections.

Sometimes even Beckham would like to ask Ferguson.

What happened to the tactical discipline you mentioned to us before?
This thing really does depend on the person.

Upon reaching the corner flag area, Beckham immediately looked for Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang stood outside the penalty area, surrounded by two defenders.

This is a bit uncomfortable.

It's not that I'm worried Lu Deyang won't be able to receive the ball, but hitting a volley without stopping the ball will definitely be affected.

After some thought, Beckham decided to use Lu Deyang as a target to draw the opponent's attention.

He waved to Lu Deyang and then kicked the ball out, but the ball went straight into the center of the penalty area.

Michelle Reiziger cursed him inwardly as she jumped.

Oh shit.

He almost fell for it.

If you're such a good actor, why are you playing football?

Under Keane's influence, he failed to head the ball far enough. Gary Neville cleverly rushed to the top corner of the penalty area to receive the ball, turned around and saw Lu Deyang, and immediately passed it out.

Frank de Boer chased the ball all the way out of the penalty area. He stretched out his foot and touched the ball but couldn't put any power into it, so he simply passed the ball to Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang received the ball with his back to the goal and flicked it hard with the outside of his right foot.

click -

The ball rolled directly to its side and rear.

He caught up and immediately swung his arm and kicked, giving Litmanen, who was preparing to block him, no time to extend his leg.

boom--

A chivalrous knight roams the land, wielding a golden whip on a purple steed. He carries a snake-shaped bow and white-feathered arrows, riding a crane-bridled red-furred saddle.

The ball soared into the air, flying over the heads of both players. Van der Sar had already lunged forward when he saw Lu Deyang's move.

However, positioning is an issue.

He had been standing on the right side of the goal, but the ball was hit on the left. He lunged out but couldn't reach his hand that far, and could only watch the ball go into the net from mid-air.

After scoring, Lu Deyang rushed towards the south stand and raised his arms in a passionate gesture.

Just like De Boer celebrating his goal.

"Deyang!"

Manchester United fans chanted the name excitedly, making Lu Deyang's name resound throughout the Manchester night sky.

They knew all along that the team's number seven would step up.

Those ignorant Ajax players celebrate wildly after scoring a goal. Don't they know that a football match lasts 90 minutes?
Football is a sport where 22 people run around, and Lu Deyang, who can't finish the whole game, just kicks the ball a few times, and in the end, Lu Deyang wins!
"Deyang!!!"

"Dejan Goal!"

"A world-class goal!"

"After Dejan's previous long-range shot attempt failed to score, he immediately crossed from the byline to create a corner. David Beckham and his teammates performed very well this time. Beckham deliberately feigned a pass to Dejan, which almost resulted in a goal. Gary Neville reacted quickly, receiving the ball and passing it to Dejan, which led to the subsequent long-range shot."

"Yes, Manchester United's young players looked very good. They didn't have any particularly outstanding performances on the pitch, but they also didn't make any memorable mistakes, which shows that they are competent first-team players. This Manchester United team doesn't need any super talents. No matter how talented you are, you won't be better than Dejan. The rest of the team just needs to try their best not to concede goals!"

The two commentators have a deep understanding of Manchester United.

Lu Deyang's offensive ability is more than one level above his teammates.

Then let Lu Deyang be in charge of orchestrating the attack.

And that's exactly what Manchester United is doing now.

Even though David Beckham has the ability to make long passes, he rarely uses them to initiate attacks.

Ferguson watched the field with satisfaction.

The performance of both teams today was not quite what he expected.

Ajax's tactics were a completely unfamiliar system to Manchester United, as they constantly pushed wide and used the width of the pitch to cause problems for United.

This should have been very tricky.

However, due to Lu Deyang's exceptionally high-quality attacks and the tireless running of the rest of the team, Ajax's tactics failed to achieve their previous effectiveness.

Ferguson had seen the performance of Van Gaal's team in the Champions League.

This could even be considered Manchester United's biggest enemy in their quest for the title.

But when he kicked the ball on the spot, he realized he had been nervous for nothing.

No matter what tactics the opponent uses, he can rely on Lu Deyang.

……

Van der Sar retrieved the ball from the goal somewhat discouraged.

This time, he truly had no other choice.

After all, with the ball in the penalty area, any goalkeeper would choose the closer spot.

Even if Lu Deyang receives the ball outside the penalty area, the chances of him passing it into the penalty area are still very high.

So if you shoot the ball into the far corner, it's in; even if you give him 100 more chances, he still won't be able to save it.

This is not a problem with the location or anything else.

Rather, it was his teammates who shouldn't have given Lu Deyang the opportunity to kick.

If anyone stands to Lu Deyang's left, Lu Deyang can only choose to shoot at the near corner, and the problem is that he can't make the save.

Van der Sar, having retrieved the ball, threw it forcefully towards midfield and looked at Frank de Boer, saying, "Could you guys be a little more timely when you're blocking? Just preventing long-range shots shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

Frank de Boer could only manage a wry smile.

Ultimately, he just didn't expect Lu Deyang to kick directly; otherwise, he would have already run towards the middle and kicked.

Even if he blocks in advance next time, it won't be difficult for Lu Deyang to get past him with a spike.

It's not easy to defend against an opponent who knows everything.

Danny Blinder patted Frank de Boer on the arm and said, “Let’s work together. One person can’t take him down.”

Frank de Boer nodded.

At the beginning, I even wanted to give them their first defeat.

Looking at it now, it's questionable whether we can even leave Old Trafford with our heads held high.

Seedorf stood there watching Lu Deyang run back.

He had often watched Lu Deyang's match videos before.

Competing against him today, I realized just how outrageous Lu Deyang is.

Although both players were mismatched on the left wing.

However, in their brief encounter, he discovered that Lu Deyang had mastered the art of shifting his center of gravity and changing his rhythm.

This is a rhythm that you feel you can't defend against.

No matter how you extend your leg, it's wrong; there's no way to steal the ball.

It's a pity that Manchester United doesn't seem to be short of players on the wings, otherwise he could try talking to his agent about transferring to Manchester United.

Rijkaard felt inexplicably irritated by Seedorf's expression.

"Don't think Manchester United will want you."

Rijkaard said irritably.

"cut."

Seedorf pursed his lips and walked to his seat.

He knew very well why Rijkaard was angry.

This guy got kicked around like a ball in Serie A, and now they're taking it out on him.

Look at Gullit, he even knows to transfer to Sampdoria.

Although Lu Deyang was later dismissed, his approach was correct.

Although they grew up together, Rijkaard wasn't very bright.

Seedorf felt there was nothing wrong with his idea.

The opponent is too strong. Can I really break my limits and become the new Pelé by just working hard in training?

That's impossible.

If you can't beat them, join them.

There's no harm in giving it a try.

Anyway, he didn't intend to stay with Ajax forever.

Kanu returned to the center circle to kick off again. Overmars, after receiving the ball, became more cautious and chose to pass it back directly.

Seedorf dribbled the ball to the sideline, and Beckham immediately rushed forward.

Some players who don't watch many Manchester United games might even think Beckham is a defensive player.

He was on the defensive end far too often.

Seedorf didn't hold onto the ball much, passing it to Rijkaard instead.

Rijkaard received the ball and returned to his own half.

This move pleased Van Gaal.

The team played a bit aggressively today, and Rijkaard didn't drop back, which put their playmakers in a relatively high position.

Although the threat is less if the ball is stolen from the player who is far from the penalty area.

However, there was no better way to disrupt the opponent's formation.

Ajax's style of play relies on utilizing the pitch and their technical skills.

Seeing this, McClair chose to press, and Ajax's defense handled the situation very calmly by pressing alone.

As soon as Lu Deyang started running forward, Ronald de Boer immediately closed in, completely disregarding whether Lu Deyang had the ball or not.

Reiziger, who had the ball, quickly made a diagonal pass, and Ronald de Boer was perfectly positioned to receive it.

Before Lu Deyang could force him to take it, he turned around and gave it to Litmanin.

Keane was quick to pounce, and the tough guy slid in with another tackle.

Litmanen, who was prepared, dodged the ball and continued to charge forward.

Redondo had no choice but to go for the ball.

Litmanen passed the ball to Overmars on the left wing.

Overmars wanted to go down the wing again, but Gary Neville quickly rushed to the sideline and threw himself across, sliding in to block the opponent.

Unable to break through any further, Overmars dribbled and turned, only to have the ball poked behind him by Pallister's outstretched foot.

Overmars quickly turned and got the ball back, then passed it back to Seedorf.

"Ajax's organization is very patient, and their footwork is excellent."

"Yes, the Dutch have the best passing ability in the world. Even many Manchester United players are not as technically gifted as Ajax players."

Their attempts to organize the play failed, and they immediately put the ball back in their own half.

These teams all bear the hallmarks of the Dream Team III.

The main point is that the theory of Dream Team III was derived from Dutch football, only Guardiola was more extreme than the Dutch.

On the sidelines, Ferguson was already thinking about whether his team could learn from the opponent's tactics.

He was never a pioneer.

However, his learning ability is top-notch.

From Aberdeen to the Scottish national team, and then to Manchester United over the years.

His tactics have changed considerably.

However, if Manchester United wants to play like the Dutch, their squad will need significant changes.

The only thing we can do is to increase the amount of related training in our spare time.

Perhaps hiring some assistant coaches from the Netherlands would be a good idea.

Both sides played with great patience, which led to a stalemate.

Ajax were more cautious than Manchester United, constantly holding the ball carefully and pressing back quickly.

This tactic of keeping the ball under one's feet is somewhat hypnotic, yet surprisingly effective.

No matter how good Lu Deyang is, he can't change the score without the ball.

Boos could be heard at Old Trafford, with many expressing their dissatisfaction with the Dutch team's possession-intensive tactics.

Ajax, however, was unaffected.

Rijkaard returned to the backfield to receive the ball, and only after Beckham and McClair pressed him did he pass it to De Boer.

Frank de Boer dribbles forward.

Without Beckham, Keane had to go to the wing to cover for the defense.

This created an opening in the middle, and Frank de Boer seized the opportunity to deliver a through pass to Litmanen.

The Finn blocked the way with his foot, then turned and ran.

I want to get past the ball and pass it to someone.

But Redondo immediately turned around and poked the ball away.

The ball went directly to the left wing.

Irwin got the ball, and Ronald de Boer rushed up to press him.

With no chance to adjust, Erwin swung his arm and passed the ball diagonally to the right wing.

"Counterattack! David, counterattack!"

Gary Neville jumped up, controlled the ball with his leg, and charged forward with it.

Beckham, who was chasing back, quickly turned around again upon seeing this.

Another round trip began.

The two players' movements attracted a lot of defensive attention, and Ajax players were all running towards them.

Gary Neville dribbled past the halfway line and immediately chipped the ball over the bar. The pass was perfectly placed, and Beckham received the ball behind Frank de Boer without any obstruction.

Blind could only cover the pressure on Beckham and leave the middle to the returning Rijkaard.

Seeing that Beckham was young, Blind tried to lift his foot to scare him.

Some young players, when nervous, will panic and handle the ball without considering the distance between themselves and the other players.

However, Beckham was clearly not intimidated; he still swung his leg to the side.

The pass was perfectly placed, the ball traveling from the right wing straight to the left side of the penalty area.

Oh shit! ! !

Rijkaard knew something was wrong at a glance and rushed towards Lu Deyang.

Snapped--

Lu Deyang stopped the ball with his chest, and after the ball bounced off the ground, he didn't make any extra movements, but swung his left foot directly out.

Rijkaard, who had stretched out his leg, missed.

Whenever Lu Deyang used his right foot, he was able to block the shot.

It's a pity it's the left foot.

The ball was moving very fast, and Van der Sar, standing on the left side of the goal, felt utterly hopeless when he saw the ball's trajectory.

No, buddy?
Are we really going to keep shooting from the far corner?
Although he immediately dove to the side, he still ended up as a background figure in mid-air.

Lu Deyang's shot was powerful; he had barely reached the center of the goal when the ball had already nestled into the right side of the net.

3:1! ! !

"Deyang!!!"

"Dejan Goal!"

"What a goal!"

"Another world-class goal! Dejan's long-range shot has once again changed the score, this time with the pass coming from David Beckham. Manchester United's young players on the right wing were very active today, with Beckham and Gary Neville taking turns setting up long-range shots for Dejan."

"We were wondering how these kids who won the FA Youth Cup would perform, but now everyone can see that, under Dejan's leadership, they are invincible!!!"

(End of this chapter)