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Chapter 222 is full of my own shadow (Please subscribe)
Just because you draw an opponent with a specific skill level doesn't mean you have to play according to their style.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be a disaster to draw [Denilson]?

Usually, any card in the hands of Lu Qiu Wang will be improved compared to the player himself, which is determined by his ability to read the game and his offensive and defensive strategies.

But today, Lu Deyang decided that he would create a one-to-one replica of Kevin Keegan.

You're having a war of words with Ferguson. As Ferguson's favorite player, it's not a problem for you to stand up for your manager, right?

Don't ask, the answer is simply a tribute.

Using the style of play that Keegan used when he was young to defeat a team coached by Keegan, I believe Kevin Keegan himself would be very happy.

At least Keegan didn't lose, did he?

"I'll play striker today, Brian."

Lu Deyang said directly.

McClell nodded and said, "Okay, I'll take a break and talk to the boss when he gets back from the press conference."

Andy Cole looked at McClell with some surprise.

Ferguson is currently giving Cantona the most playing time, with him and McClair rotating in and out of the game.

Missing one game means missing one more chance to play.

Feeling the gazes of his teammates, McClair sneered inwardly.

Andy Cole may be a good football player, but he doesn't know anything.

Today he gave up his position to Lu Deyang, so next time they play together, Lu Deyang should at least assist him twice, right?

Human relationships are built through interactions; only through these interactions can human relationships flourish.

Even if he starts today, it would be good if he scores one goal.

What difference does it make if we play together next time and score more goals?

He might score more in two games combined than in just one game he played with Lu Deyang.

Manchester United fans put up TIFOs very early in today's match.

Keegan's provocation and Newcastle's four-point lead over Manchester United are reasons for Manchester United fans to take things seriously.

Although Keegan is a Liverpool legend, that's one of the reasons.

Keegan's physique did not originally conform to the aesthetic standards of English football at the time, but Bill Shankly gave him the opportunity and transformed him into a striker.

Keegan's playing style is more agile, and his physique makes him play more like a weakened version of Maradona than Crouch or Shearer.

These legends are not from a very long time ago.

Lu Deyang could occasionally see highlights of their games on television.

He thought Keegan was very smart when he played football.

In addition to his passing and shooting abilities, he also makes good use of his physical advantages.

Being shorter, he has a quick start, and many of his goals were scored by getting to the ball first.

They often have to duel with their opponents in front of the goal to send the ball into the net.

Their ability to seize opportunities is also quite good.

He is very strong and is considered by Fleet Street to be on par with Beckham.

However, there's some exaggeration involved.

Especially his first Golden Globe Award.

In 1978, the year of the World Cup, Granger scored 4 goals in the World Cup, 42 goals in 41 games for his club, and 29 goals in 30 games after transferring to Barcelona. These were the best statistics for a player at that time.

However, at that time, fame was considered more important in the selection process.

Therefore, Keegan won against Granger, who had better stats, and Sembrink, who had more honors.

On the contrary, his second Ballon d'Or was less controversial, with his ratings completely crushing Rummenigge's.

In the early days, there were more selections and honors like those in Uruguay's first World Cup and the World Cup held under Italian gunfire. These were all due to historical reasons.

But he is indeed very strong in terms of strength.

Most importantly, Keegan is a player who uses his brain.

Lu Deyang has already figured out how to play today.

The fans were cheering during the warm-up.

The stands were filled with trophies made of various TIFUs and foam boards.

This is all a demonstration against the away team.

This inadvertently added a touch of tension to the match.

"Dejan appeared in the starting lineup again today. Manchester United's first team was affected by gastroenteritis, and many players missed the previous one or two league games."

"Yes, I heard it was caused by eating sashimi or sushi during the Toyota Cup. Japanese restaurants in London have been quite affected recently."

"Keegan's pre-match declaration that he wanted to beat Manchester United has undoubtedly added a lot of excitement to this game, and Ferguson will certainly put some pressure on his players. Okay, the players have returned to the tunnel, let's take a look at the starting lineups."

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

Midfielders: Giggs, Redondo, Keane, Beckham
Forwards: Ludjohn, Cantona.

Newcastle's 4-4-2 formation features two central midfielders:

Goalkeeper: Pavel Srnicek
Guards: John Belsford, Steve Howe, Darren Peacock, Warren Brown
Midfielders: David Ginola, Rob Lee, Lee Clark, Keith Gillespie
Forwards: Rice Ferdinand, Peter Beardsley.

"This match is a continuation of the Northwest Derby. Peter Beardsley once broke the transfer record by moving to Liverpool, and Kevin Keegan has Liverpool blood, which can explain why Newcastle and Manchester United are so competitive."

"It's mainly because of the title race. Srnicek is currently the goalkeeper who has conceded the fewest goals in the Premier League. He might bring some surprises to Newcastle today. No team can compete with Manchester United in terms of attacking ability, so let's compete with Manchester United in terms of conceding fewer goals."

"That's a good idea indeed. The two coaches didn't exchange any words after they came on the field. Ferguson and Keegan obviously didn't even want to do the pretense of politeness."

This Newcastle team is quite strong.

When the team leader went up to guess the coin, Lu Deyang saw many familiar faces.

David Ginola goes without saying; he's a key player for Newcastle. It seems that ever since he came along, Newcastle has been very fond of bringing in French players.

The Lee-Lee duo are regular England internationals.

Belsford was a notorious wingman who, along with Ginola, wreaked havoc for several years.

The forward line is the most important.

Peter Beardsley was once the captain of England and a player Liverpool signed for a record price, but he only achieved his career peak after returning to Newcastle for the second time.

His playing style also leans towards the number 9.5.

During the transition from League One to the Premier League, a height of 173cm was awkward for a striker; to survive, one had to find their place.

What interests Lu Deyang more is Ferdinand.

He is related to Rio Ferdinand of Manchester United. Early internet rumors about their relationship varied, without even considering their age difference.

In fact, Rice Ferdinand is Leo and Anton's uncle.

Even by today's standards, a goal-scoring efficiency of 0.78 per game is not bad.

It's not surprising that such a lineup is competitive for the championship.

The team is already very strong on paper, and the players are playing well.

If it weren't for one or two players being a bit weak, it wouldn't be surprising if Keegan were to declare a multi-front campaign.

It's no wonder Keegan is so arrogant when the team is in such good form.

Those who engage in verbal battles with Ferguson can only manage to avoid defeat at best.

Clearly, Keegan doesn't have the same resilience under pressure as the professor and Mourinho.

Ferguson was quite adept at causing trouble for people.

Looking at the sidelines, Lu Deyang could sense that Keegan was under a lot of pressure.

At 2 p.m., the referee blew the whistle to start the match.

Ferdinand passed to Beardsley, who immediately passed to Clark.

Clark and his partner Rob Lee are both traditional English central midfielders, not dedicated defensive midfielders. They are not top-class in either attack or defense, but they can do most things.

They mostly pass the ball to the wing.

Clark received the ball and passed it to Gillespie.

Andy Cole, the Manchester United prodigy who was traded for £700 million, certainly has his merits. After Kanchelskis' transfer in the summer, Ferguson wanted to buy him back, but Newcastle refused.

Gillespie, eager to return to Carrington, was keen to prove himself and immediately dribbled the ball to Ludwig.

He hopes to prove his strength in front of the big stars.

Lu Deyang rolled his eyes and rushed forward to kick.

There are indeed players who can avoid going to the flanks and instead dribble the ball to find the striker.

Gillespie accelerated and flicked the ball behind Lu Deyang, successfully completing half of the nutmeg.

However, Giggs knows his former teammate very well, and Giggs is faster than Gillespie.

He got to the ball first and passed it directly to Lu Deyang.

Losing possession early in the game prompted Keegan to angrily curse from the sidelines.

As soon as Lu Deyang received the ball, he waved to his right, and Beckham rushed forward. Ginola and Rob Lee rushed towards Beckham almost simultaneously to prevent him from receiving the ball.

Unexpectedly, Lu Deyang waved his hand and dribbled the ball towards Newcastle's half, showing no intention of passing the ball at all.

Lee Clark was distracted for a moment and didn't have time to cover the flanks. Lu Deyang had only crossed the halfway line when he was left with only Newcastle's defensive line in front of him.

"Deyang!"

"Deyang!"

"Deyang!"

Cheers erupted in the Dream Theatre.

They really enjoyed Lu Deyang's way of toying with his opponents.

Every time I see an opposing player fall for a trick, I feel a surge of intellectual superiority.

Warren Brown cursed under his breath and charged toward Lu Deyang.

This fast full-back kept his speed low.

Because he noticed that Lu Deyang really liked to make sudden stops to shake off his opponents.

Running too fast at this time is not a good thing.

Brown cautiously moved closer to the wing, and Lu Deyang flicked the ball forward and immediately rushed forward as if to pass, but instead used the outside of his left foot to push the ball forward.

Despite his best efforts to prepare, Brown was still tricked into losing his balance by sticking out his leg.

Lu Deyang glanced at the penalty area and still chose to go down the wing, sending a low cross in front of the byline.

Cantona, understanding perfectly, rushed to the goal, but unfortunately, Srnicek intercepted the ball and blocked it out of bounds.

The Czech goalkeeper reacted quite quickly.

He has been the first-choice goalkeeper since his transfer to Newcastle.

Beckham saw Lu Deyang on the left wing and made no attempt to take the corner kick.

"David, David, come here."

At this moment, Lu Deyang waved and called out.

Beckham quickly jogged towards the corner flag area and asked, "What's wrong, Dejan?"

"Let's take a tactical corner kick..."

Lu Deyang covered his mouth and said in a low voice.

Beckham nodded repeatedly.

This unusual move put the entire Newcastle team on their toes.

Especially Gillespie.

He has always believed that Beckham stole his place.

You know, he dreams of returning to Manchester United.

Even the transfer contract was negotiated by Ferguson and Newcastle.

At the time, he was earning £230 a week at Manchester United, but Ferguson said he was earning £600 a week at Manchester United and that after the transfer he would no longer be a young player, so he demanded that his salary be doubled to £1200, which Newcastle agreed to.

He was very grateful to Ferguson for this.

The paycheck was more than he had expected.

Even now, he still frequently calls Ferguson to talk about his troubles at Newcastle.

"Watch out, Beckham's long pass is pretty good!" Gillespie shouted.

Newcastle players also focused their attention on the penalty area.

Peacock and Cantona got into a fierce shoving match at the near post.

The referee, unable to stand it any longer, went over and reprimanded the two players before signaling for a corner kick.

More than 7 people at Old Trafford were watching the corner flag area, wondering why Lu Deyang had called Beckham over to discuss how to take the corner kick.

Warren Brown stood to the side, fearing that the two men might be plotting something.

Beckham stepped back to create space for his run-up, then took a step forward and made a short pass to Lu Deyang, who was nearby, before running back.

Brown was startled and quickly moved closer to Lu Deyang.

Beckham wanted to stay nearby to receive the ball, but Lu Deyang flicked the ball with his right foot and found Brown laterally. Without any fancy moves, he flicked the ball with his right foot and dribbled diagonally.

Lee Clark, fearing Lu Deyang would cut inside, rushed out of the penalty area.

But before Clark could get in front of him, Lu Deyang turned sideways and swung his right foot.

!!!

Keegan's eyes widened.

This position, this tactic, this shooting posture... damn, he's familiar with all of them.

Even when he took a shot, it was parallel to the baseline, just like one of his signature goals.

This left Keegan with mixed feelings.

I can't quite describe the feeling.

boom--

The ball had almost no curve, flying straight from the left side of the penalty area to the far corner of the goal. Srnicek, who was positioned on the right, clearly misjudged the height; when he jumped, the ball was still on the crossbar, and even with his arms outstretched, he couldn't reach it.

However, this also relieved the Czech goalkeeper, as the chances of the ball going out of bounds were not small.

But just a fraction of a second later, he realized something was wrong. Damn it, he jumped at the highest point, and the ball was plummeting downwards. The ball almost grazed his fingertips as it sank into the right side of the goal.

boom--

"Deyang!"

Lu Deyang, who scored the goal, opened his arms wide.

The theater erupted in its loudest cheers of the day.

Beckham quickly moved closer to Lu Deyang and put his arm around Lu Deyang's neck.

His young and handsome face has already captured the dreams of many young girls. But when the two stand together, Manchester United fans truly realize just how exaggerated Lu Deyang's appearance is.

Even among such young people, he still has a slight edge.

With red lips and white teeth, her face showed no aggression whatsoever, yet her eyes shone brightly.

Even with minimal styling, the buzz cut still looks very energetic.

It made the up-and-coming idol David Beckham look like a child in comparison.

Ferguson stood on the sidelines, wildly raising his arms as if he wanted to stick his face directly into Keegan's to celebrate.

Kevin Keegan had a dark expression on his face.

Oh shit.

A 1:1 replica!

This goal is exactly the same as his goal before.

Needless to say, it must have been that Scottish scoundrel who instructed the players to play like that.

I'll deliberately teach him a lesson.

However, Keegan was still somewhat surprised that Lu Deyang was able to do it.

After all, Lu Deyang is 15 centimeters taller than him, and when playing football, he can even imitate about 80% of his style, which is quite remarkable considering the center of gravity.

Talented!

Keegan couldn't think of any other words to describe Lu Deyang.

That's incredible, truly incredible.

It's not an insult for the world's best player to imitate his playing style, is it?

It's a pity that such a good player is in a barbarian team.

Ferguson looked down on Keegan.

Keegan also looked down on Ferguson.

Ferguson's much-discussed career pales in comparison to his two Ballon d'Or wins.

The comparison between the two is like that between Dzekeresh and Lewandowski; there is no comparison between a small team's ace and a top team's core player.

Seeing Ferguson's actions, Keegan's lips curled into a disdainful smile.

Only someone who has never had a glorious professional career would think of using other players to vent their anger.

After taking a few deep breaths, Keegan, suppressing his temper, calmly addressed the field: "Strengthen the central defense, we'll attack the flanks, David, you guys step up your attack."

Ginola immediately gave an OK sign to the sidelines.

He is the heart and soul of Newcastle.

He is superior to the younger Gillespie in both experience and technique.

Gillespie kept staring at Beckham's back.

They had a good relationship when they were in the youth team.

Unfortunately, people always have to grow up, and every time he sees Beckham and Ludwig appear together in the newspaper, the young winger can't help but feel jealous.

Even knowing it was wrong, he couldn't control his emotions.

Especially after Beckham received a red card in last season's Champions League final, his mentality completely collapsed.

If he were in the situation, he definitely wouldn't have received a red card.

Originally, he and Dejan should have been flying side by side!

Damn it, are outstanding people supposed to suffer?

It's not Manchester United's fault that they bought Andy Cole, or that Newcastle United wanted him.

Gillespie decided to step up his game, as relying solely on performance would make it difficult to return to Carrington.

But what if Beckham falls into depravity?

He remembered that Beckham had always had a bit of a playboy tendency, so he figured he could hire a private investigator to keep an eye on him. Once they found evidence, Ferguson would definitely be angry, and he would have a chance to return to Old Trafford.

With this in mind, Gillespie perked up again, raising his hands to encourage his teammates.

Keegan was very satisfied with this performance.

Although he lost possession of the ball earlier, it's not a bad thing for a young person to make mistakes.

As long as I can grow, that's enough.

Ferdinand and Beardsley returned to the center circle.

Ferdinand joked, "We didn't even touch the ball before Manchester United scored. That's not a good sign."

"There aren't that many different interpretations."

Beardsley laughed and said, "If you score one and I score one, we'll take the lead."

Rice Ferdinand: ...

If it were another team, he would have accepted it.

But the opponent is Manchester United! Isn't it a bit too disrespectful of Manchester United by our good partner?

However, this mindset is good.

Ferdinand kicked off and passed the ball across, which Beardsley immediately returned to him.

Cantona wanted to seize the opportunity to steal the ball directly.

Ferdinand certainly didn't expect Cantona to make such a sudden tackle.

However, as a Black player, he was exceptionally flexible, stepping on the ball and pushing it forward while spreading his legs to avoid Cantona's foot.

He immediately used his ankle to flick the ball to his teammate.

Rob Lee caught the ball and immediately passed it to Ginola.

Ginola's technique has always been top-notch in Europe, but he's unreliable in crucial matches; Cantona was dragged down by him before. French fans even jokingly call him a Bulgarian international.

However, his dribbling skills and appearance are still impressive.

Beckham was clearly no match for the seasoned veteran; Ginola, with a change in pace, successfully dribbled past him.

Standing on the sidelines, Ferguson thought of Figo, who had transferred to Barcelona in the summer.

Moreover, this Newcastle winger also possesses a crossing ability that is almost as good as Beckham's.

Even Ferguson considered signing him in the summer, but Newcastle simply couldn't sell him.

Gary Neville was positioned further forward and immediately pressed forward.

Ginola, moving through the middle, encountered Keane and immediately chipped the ball over him.

The Magpies fans in the stands were excited.

Here it comes, their signature shot is here.

Unfortunately, Keane turned quickly, not giving him a chance to volley the ball after chipping it over, and headed it directly to Pallister with his chest.

Pallister tried to find Redondo, but found someone next to him, so he simply kicked the ball long to the right wing.

"A beautiful cross! Redondo and Beckham's long pass made us forget that Gary Paris is also a master crosser. Paris's cross found Beckham, who was unmarked..."

"Beckham dribbled the ball past the halfway line. How would he handle this counter-attack opportunity? David Beckham also opted for a long pass, and the arc of that pass was absolutely incredible!"

Beckham delivered a cross before Belsford could press the ball.

That's his signature crescent-shaped scimitar.

The ball arced towards the center circle. Cantona, with his back to goal, attempted a diving pass but failed to head it, which affected the Newcastle defender's judgment.

click -

Lu Deyang, who had made a forward run into the left side of the penalty area, simply pressed down with the instep of his foot and flicked the ball up as he had anticipated.

He then turned and swung his right foot, striking the back of the ball directly.

boom--

This kick had little arc, but it was incredibly powerful.

Srnicek raised his hands and touched the ball, but failed to stop it. The ball rolled over his hands and into the goal.

The Newcastle fans in the away stands couldn't help but cover their eyes.

They wish their goalkeeper hadn't touched the ball.

"Goal!"

"Goal! Goal! Goal!"

"Dejan Goal! Manchester United took a two-goal lead in just four minutes. The outcome of this title race is pretty much decided. Dejan has never been tied when he was two goals ahead, let alone lost to his opponent."

"Yes, Manchester United's counter-attack was truly beautiful. A long pass from the defense to the right wing, Beckham dribbled forward for more than ten meters and then sent another long pass to assist Dejan. Manchester United created this goal with just two passes."

"Srnicek froze on the spot, the Czech goalkeeper clearly couldn't accept conceding the ball again. But he should have clearly felt that Dejan had a strong spin when he kicked the shot, which was the main reason he dropped it."

"Yes, we saw in the replay that Dejan's right foot lifted up very obviously when he shot, similar to when we play billiards and we brush the side of the ball to increase its spin. This kind of upward-spinning shot will cause a lot of trouble for the goalkeeper when making a half-high shot. Dejan clearly guessed that the opponent would have a chance to touch the ball when shooting straight at him, so he added an insurance to his shot."

"He's frighteningly calm. Some people complain that God favors Dejan, giving him unparalleled talent, but Dejan's choices on the field come from himself. The Manchester United number 7 always makes the best choice in front of goal!"

Manchester United players ran up the field one after another, surrounding Lu Deyang, who had scored the goal.

Keane exclaimed excitedly, "That was fast! I was thinking of going all out, but I didn't expect to secure the victory so soon."

"Yeah, Dejan scores goals so easily."

"That's because Dejan made a good run. Didn't you see him roaming around the penalty area for a while?" Redondo said.

"Let's be careful. A two-goal lead doesn't guarantee victory. Don't forget that we came back from a three-goal deficit against AC Milan."

Lu Deyang reminded him.

"We're not AC Milan."

Gary Neville quipped.

"Don't say anything too soon, Gary, or you'll regret it."

Lu Deyang said.

"I am the God of Gamblers, Dejan!"

Gary Neville chuckled and said, "If it weren't for my talent in football, I would have made a fortune from betting long ago. Haven't you seen how many people in Africa have made a lot of money?"

"Those who think they can make money by luck will eventually lose everything."

Redondo complained.

“The seagulls chase the fishing boats because they know the sardines will be thrown overboard, and the betting companies keep their doors open because they know you’ll lose money,” Cantona suddenly said.

Lu Deyang gave a thumbs up.

As expected of a philosopher, his words are full of wisdom.

Manchester United players returned to their half, chatting and laughing.

The fans are very satisfied with the atmosphere at the team.

Team harmony is more important than anything else.

They were particularly pleased with the growth of young players; in just one season, many of them had already secured starting positions.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they will be the cornerstone of the team for the next decade.

Newcastle players clearly didn't expect to concede one goal after another.

I'm still a bit confused.

Especially the second ball, which was passed to their penalty area in two consecutive passes, and Lu Deyang scored a second goal.

The referee urged them several times before they finally dawdled back to the center circle.

They completely forgot their grand pronouncements made before the event.

They didn't even know how to kick the ball properly after it kicked off.

The rapid, consecutive back passes demonstrated the Newcastle players' mental state, just as they displayed.

This title contender was stunned by Manchester United in just four minutes.

"Stay calm, all of you fucking stay calm!"

Keegan roared at the field.

Having been a player himself, he clearly understands the team's current situation.

The ball was passed all the way to the defense, and then fucking passed back into the goal.

John Belsford has the ball and wants to orchestrate an attack; he and Ginola together are Newcastle's most lethal weapon.

But after only a few steps, Beckham rushed up to him.

Having been tricked by Ginola before, Beckham was holding his breath, and the first thing he did upon seeing her was to run up and slide tackle her.

Belsford hadn't expected the Manchester United rookie to be so determined; it was too late for him to pass the ball.

Beckham slid in and tackled the ball right in front of him.

Belsford tried to pull Beckham back to win the ball. Beckham was a bit embarrassed when he got up and had to use his hands to brace himself to keep his balance. However, he managed to keep the ball firmly under his body and blocked the opponent's foot with his own legs.

"Pass the ball, David!"

Beckham didn't even have time to stand properly before he passed the ball with one hand on the ground.

This has really stirred up a hornet's nest.

Lu Deyang received the ball not far from the top of the arc, and Lee Clark was frantically chasing back.

Several defenders were moving towards the center, fearing that Lu Deyang would score again against Newcastle.

The Theatre of Dreams fell silent, with over 100,000 eyes fixed on the edge of Newcastle's penalty area.

Lu Deyang changed his footwork and steadily advanced with the ball.

Newcastle had a full defensive line, but they kept retreating, and not a single player dared to press forward.

Brown, unable to resist, charged toward Lu Deyang from the flank.

But just as he reached the edge of the penalty area, Lu Deyang casually flicked the ball with his left foot.

boom--

The slicing shot, powered by the lower leg, is sudden yet simple and effective.

The ball wasn't very high, about the height of a small spoon, but Srnicek couldn't react in time. He was only a short distance from the goal line when he couldn't make the save. He could only raise his hand and watch the ball fly over his head and into the goal.

hat trick!!!

Boom! A deafening cheer erupted from the Dream Theater.

Manchester City fans could only try to drown out the noise from their neighbors by listening to music or turning up the TV volume.

Manchester United's match days are a torment for their city rivals.

Manchester United's number seven is simply a sure-fire winning weapon.

Like, so similar!
Keegan stared at the field, even noticing that Lu Deyang's power generation technique was similar to his own.

If you don't consider height, you could even say they're exactly the same.

44-year-old Keegan stood there, his affectionate gaze sweeping over the reflection of his 22-year-old self…

(End of this chapter)