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Chapter 227 If You Don't Abandon Me (Please Subscribe)

Manchester United's corner kick failed to result in a goal, but a minor scuffle broke out between the players from both sides.

The referee ultimately awarded possession to Ajax.

"Wesley, we should be able to win, right?"

Van der Vaart asked.

"Idiot, Ajax has no chance of winning," Sneijder said with a hint of disdain.

Although both players gained a lot of weight after retiring, joined Ajax around the same time, and were only one year apart in age.

However, Sneijder did not like Van der Vaart.

In Europe, no parent likes Gypsies, let alone wants their child to be friends with one.

However, 12-year-old Van der Vaart didn't seem to care, saying instead, "Maybe when we grow up, we'll be able to win."

“Yeah, why don’t you say you’ll be able to beat Pelé and Beckenbauer when you grow up? By the time you’re grown up, Dejan will be retired.” Sneijder said irritably.

“Wesley…”

Sneijder looked at his teammates with some helplessness. Why couldn't they tell the difference between good and bad advice?
Ajax wasn't having an easy time on the field either.

They lack a key figure, Litmanen.

The Finns' importance has increased considerably since Rijkaard's retirement.

He is the core of Ajax's organization.

Davis received the ball and quickly encountered pressure, so he instinctively passed it to De Boer.

"Our tactics, new tactics!"

Van Gaal reminded them from the sidelines.

This tactic was actually inspired by Manchester United.

This is a good opportunity to address the absence of a key player in the attacking midfield position.

Seeing this, De Boer chose to take the ball and drop back, returning to the space between the two center-backs, similar to Rijkaard's situation earlier.

Danny Blind has a long pass, and they aren't afraid of either of their passing options.

On the other side, Siloy is also a former midfielder.

Only a team like Ajax can find so many midfielders to play as defenders.

Lu Deyang moved up to the front line, and Andy Cole rushed towards Blind upon seeing this.

Blind immediately passed the ball across to de Boer.

De Boer didn't rush, but instead controlled the ball and continued to draw Manchester United's pressure.

Beckham charged up the right flank, and de Boer then passed the ball to Wendell.

Wendell wasn't in a hurry. After a one-two with Bogard, he got the ball back and played a through ball to George, who made a run forward. George immediately crossed from the byline, but it was blocked by Gary Neville.

"Today Ajax seems to be more inclined to attack down the flanks, Alex."

Brian Kidd said.

"Yes, they have been widening the pitch today. With Litmanen out, there are usually no players in the middle, but the forwards can drop back."

Ferguson stroked his chin and nodded.

Manchester United learned a lot from Ajax before.

Excellent coaches in European football all learn from the strengths of their opponents.

The initial stalemate actually made Ferguson a little uneasy.

Ajax's tactics are too strange and unfamiliar, as if they are a completely different team from the Ajax team of last season.

Even though the defensive midfielders will drop back, there are still significant differences.

As a seasoned coach, Ferguson always believed that the unknown represented danger.

He must try his best to decipher Van Gaal's formation and tactical intentions.

Ajax launched another attack, this time choosing the other side.

Davies received the ball and made a run forward before passing it to Reiziger, who then delivered a cross from the wing. Kluivert and Kanu contested for the header in the penalty area, putting considerable pressure on Manchester United's defense.

Schmeichel made a decisive run out of his goal and punched the ball out of the penalty area.

Redon received the ball and immediately chipped it over the goalkeeper.

De Boer, chasing back, jumped behind Andy Cole and collided with him. The ball bounced off the ground and continued flying towards the penalty area.

Upon seeing this, Lu Deyang immediately accelerated and rushed forward, leaving Raizig behind.

As captain, Blind was still quite a distance from the ball.

Before he could decide whether to run back or go to block the way, Lu Deyang had already taken action.

Danny Blinder's eyes widened.

A terrible thought popped into my head.

You're really coming from so far away?

But Lu Deyang has already made his move.

boom--

Lu Deyang, who rushed behind the ball, twisted his body and swung his right foot.

The impact of the shoe and the ball produced a loud sound.

Van der Sar, standing behind the penalty area line, retreated, but after only two steps, the Dutch goalkeeper couldn't help but curse under his breath.

The ball's trajectory has changed!
The moment Lu Deyang struck the ball, it flew towards the left corner flag area, but just a second later, the ball flew towards the right side in an even more exaggerated arc.

This change caused him serious distress, so Van der Sar simply stood still and waited for an opportunity.

coming!

Standing in front of the goal, you realize how annoying a ball like that is.

There are changes both horizontally and vertically.

Van der Sar seized the opportunity and jumped to the side, extending his left hand. However, he was not high enough and could only watch the ball fly past his hand. Before he even landed, he heard the rustling sound of the ball rubbing against the fans behind him.

Goal!

boom--

Another long-range shot from over 40 meters away.

Lu Deyang unleashed his talent without restraint at this stadium that has produced countless great players and is the site of Cruyff's fame.

Even he was excited to score such a goal, so he reached out and ripped off his shirt, roaring at the stands.

His muscular upper body surprised many fans.

Surprisingly, he has quite a lot of muscle; he always seemed rather thin when hidden under his clothes.

The Amsterdam Arena fell silent.

Even though they were prepared, the proud Ajax fans still couldn't help but feel sad.

Why?
why?
They are the best team in the Netherlands.

Dutch players are among the most technically gifted players in the world!

In the Premier League, Blackburn Rovers can also have Shearer, and in Serie A, Udinese can sign Zico.

However, in the Netherlands, players of that caliber can only be signed by a few top clubs.

They'll be poached as soon as they're kicked out.

Ajax wasn't the team that poached the most players, but it was the most attractive.

Sometimes they don't poach players simply because their youth teams have better players.

Ajax's youth academy poached the most talented players before they even reached adulthood.

However, this team, despite having two different groups of players and using different tactics, still had no chance of winning against Manchester United.

Even the Dutch commentators remained silent.

Their most prized talent, Ajax's brilliant players, are utterly insignificant compared to Ludjohnsen.

The Ajax youth team players in the stands will not witness a victory.

After a short silence.

Van Gaal still shouted to the field: "Don't push the defense up, don't forget our tactics!"

This tactic wasn't just prepared.

It's not a tactic that's already been perfected.

There are also quite a few teams in the Dutch Eredivisie that like to play high up the pitch, after all, it's an attack-oriented league.

This tactic is very effective against high-pressing teams, and Manchester United is one such team.

Blind listened to the coach's instructions and relayed his thoughts to his teammates.

Ajax usually dominates, and their defense will unconsciously push forward.

The reason Lu Deyang was able to score a long-range shot from over 40 meters was mainly because the backcourt was too empty, which gave him the opportunity.

The players from both sides returned to the center circle.

All three forwards played in the Champions League last year, so this scene felt strangely familiar.

Kluivert had previously wanted to move to Serie A.

But considering that Serie A teams have lost to Lu Deyang so many times, I guess he wouldn't amount to much there.

After the kickoff, the ball is passed to the right wing.

Kanu is 1.9 meters tall, but he is very agile on his feet.

Andy Cole's symbolic pressing was easily evaded by him with a pull-back.

Lu Deyang had no intention of forcing or seizing the goods.

His tactical role was already defined, and today he's still in the forward position, so moving him forward will make him even more effective.

However, Ajax's attack was not fast.

They passed the ball back to the backfield again to start organizing the attack.

Oh shit.

Lu Deyang felt that this tactic was somewhat familiar.

Blind immediately passed the ball to De Boer.

De Boer used his right foot to dodge Lu Deyang and passed to the right wing.

Beckham pressed forward when Bogard tried to pass the ball forward.

The full-back immediately passed the ball to De Boer, who then passed it to Davies.

Davies was like a wild boar struck by an arrow, sprinting with the ball towards Manchester United's half.

Butt's physical strength was clearly no match for this tough player, and Redondo was forced to go over to help defend.

As soon as a small opening appeared in the middle, Davis passed the ball there.

Kanu dribbled laterally and then passed the ball across to Kluivert, who, without stopping the ball, hit it directly behind David May.

Schmeichel's rush out was very decisive, and he rushed out first to punch the ball out of the penalty area. However, the ball's landing point was not good, and Kanu didn't even need to move to send the ball into the empty net.

In the 17th minute of the first half, the home team brought the score back to the same level.

After a long silence, the Amsterdam Arena erupted like a volcano, bursting into excited cheers.

"Envank!"

"Envank!"

"Envank!"

Nwank Kanu has become a hero today.

The Ajax youth team players in the stands were also cheering.

Although they are only 10 years old, they have been with Ajax's youth academy for at least two years and have a strong attachment to Ajax.

If possible, they would certainly prefer the first team to win.

"We'll win, won't we, Wesley?"

Van der Vaart asked.

“No,” Sneijder said.

"You're lying to me on purpose, aren't you?" Van der Vaart asked. "I know the coach says you're all talk and no action, and you're trying to provoke me, aren't you?"

"Oh shit……"

Sneijder couldn't help but curse.

Don't let him know which coach said that.

Rijkaard in the stands was clapping and laughing.

However, he still had some regrets.

It would be even better if he could play like this when he was around.

He wanted Ajax to win, not because of his former club or anything, but simply because he wanted Lu Deyang to lose.

However, Ajax's victory also brings a problem.

Winning isn't scary; the one who's missing is embarrassing.

He was speaking in the newspapers before the match started.

If Ajax wins, the media will definitely say that his retirement revived Ajax, meaning he ruined Ajax.

The thought of this.

Rijkaard stopped clapping, no longer so hopeful that his former team would win.

……

"The coach's tactics are pretty good!"

"Siloi shouted."

Danny Blinder nodded vigorously.

Regardless of whether it is true or not, it's a good thing anyway.

When teammates trust the coach, the team will have the ability to execute.

Watching his teammates celebrate wildly, Blind once again dreamed of victory.

Schmeichel has lost her temper again.

Ferguson watched the field with a smile.

He didn't need to say anything more.

Schmeichel was pretty good, if he hadn't tried to beat him up that time. When Dalglish fired Alan Hansen, he didn't dare lay a hand on him, which was the first time in his professional career. If he hadn't been so magnanimous, he would have definitely relegated Schmeichel to the reserves.

Several years have passed, but the situation at that time is still vivid in my mind.

"Damn bastards!"

Schmeichel pointed to the edge of the penalty area and asked, "You guys are all standing in front of the penalty area. What, is the penalty area a minefield for the Germans? Even if it is a minefield, can't you send a young guy like Gary to clear the mines? This is the first time I've ever seen a defense where everyone is standing in a single line. If I didn't know your character, I would have thought you fixed the game and deliberately let him beat the offside trap!"

"Peter, why do you want me to die?"

"Gary Neville asked with a mournful face."

"Shut up, you idiot! New recruits are only fit to do dirty work!"

Schmeichel cursed.

Gary Neville reluctantly shut his mouth.

With Steve Bruce absent, he became the easiest target.

Irwin rarely makes mistakes, and even when he does, Schmeichel is too embarrassed to scold him.

David May has a great sense of positioning.

Although Pallister makes mistakes occasionally, his long passes are excellent and often help clear the ball out of danger.

In this way, a world where only Gary Neville is injured is achieved.

Gary Neville made a decision in his heart that after he retired, he would definitely coach Manchester United and make Kasper a substitute for life.

If you can't beat his father, can't you at least bully his son?

His middle name, Gary Alexander Neville, is the same as Ferguson's, which immediately suggests he's a coaching genius.

He retired at 35, won the FA Youth Cup at 36, led the team to win the UEFA Youth League at 37, and took over Manchester United's first team at 38. Kasper Schmeichel was 27 at that time, which is the mature period for a goalkeeper.

Hey.

That kid looks promising; his saves are actually quite good now.

Then use his inability to pass the ball as an excuse to make him a substitute.

The goalkeeper passing the ball will definitely be useful; at worst, we can develop a related tactic later.
Don't blame him for being ruthless then.

Why does your dad always like to bully innocent teammates?
Lu Deyang stared at it for a long time.

I'm still not quite sure.

But Ajax's tactics today really resembled Van Gaal's big circle tactics.

Your mom, you've already developed tactics for twenty years from now?

Chef's Manchester United also had Carrick dropping deep, with Fellaini going in to score on the left wing and Mata and Ashley Young organizing play on the right wing.

Because the players move to the flanks instead of the middle, they always surround the opponents in the middle, hence the name "big circle tactic".

Ajax played very similarly today.

However, this development is not unexpected.

The chef's previous tactic was to give up the middle lane to a certain extent and make use of the width. The big circle tactic is the most extreme version of that.

If Kluivert were replaced by Bergkamp, ​​it would be just right. He would be like a Carrick in front, or a Rooney dropping back, with two players, one in front and one behind, responsible for distributing the ball to the left and right flanks.

This tactic is interesting.

However, Lu Deyang really didn't like it at all.

A strategy that abandons the middle lane is unlikely to succeed.

If you can't win in the mid lane, and you focus on attacking the side lanes, do you have the speed to move around?
Kanu and George are considered technically skilled among African players, but they can't make as many accurate long passes as David Robinson and David Beckham.

Kluivert's retreat organization?

Ah.

Lu Deyang finally discovered the problem.

This tactic provides very poor protection for the mid lane.

"Andy, push forward and pressure the defenders later."

Lu Deyang said.

Andy Cole nodded.

Cole kicked off and passed the ball across the field. Lu Deyang then moved to the wing to receive the ball and passed it back. After Beckham passed it back, he immediately held the ball on the wing and waited for the opponent to press him.

Wendell came up quickly.

Lu Deyang didn't do anything extra. He simply passed the ball back to Keane and returned to the mid lane, without rushing forward.

His and Cole's drop back would give Manchester United a greater midfield numerical advantage.

Forget about traditional centers like Andy Cole.

The only option was for Lu Qiuwang to retreat.

Lu Deyang didn't run much.

However, with Butt and Beckham running together, plus the defensive midfielder behind them, they can easily create two receiving points when passing the ball, and the three of them always form a triangle.

Davis charged toward Keane, who immediately made a through pass.

Lu Deyang knew someone was behind him as soon as he received the ball with his back to the goal.

He deliberately faked a spike and turned, but immediately passed the ball to the right wing.

De Boer was tricked and forced back, unable to immediately go to the wing to cover.

Beckham had already swung his right foot and passed the ball into the penalty area.

Andy Cole started with a one-on-one opportunity, but his shot was blocked out of bounds by Van der Sar.

"This is a good opportunity; if it were Dejan, he would definitely have made it."

"The main problem is that there are defenders interfering on the flanks. You can't expect so much from an ordinary striker. Even Shearer would probably be in a similar situation. Dejan is the exception."

Many times, defenders are unable to make tackles, so the best approach is to track back and limit the opponent's angle.

A narrower angle means a smaller defensive range for the goalkeeper, increasing the probability of making a save.

Van Dijk doesn't have Maldini's agile and precise tackles, but he's a defender who's very good at limiting the opponent's space.

Wan-Bissaka's tackles are more like those of Italian players, but his subsequent actions always seem to lack intelligence.

You don't necessarily have to use the same method to play well as a defender, but you definitely need to use your brain.

Gary Neville considered himself a strategist, and during this corner kick, he realized that he was not physically advantageous against many opponents, so he simply chose to stand near the post.

If there's a chance, we might be able to capitalize on the opportunity and score a goal.

Beckham took a run-up and kicked the ball out, but it was headed out of the penalty area by Reiziger.

Davies once again demonstrated his amazing running ability, sprinting towards Manchester United's half with the ball.

Redondo couldn't keep up when he tried to chase back.

My weight is what it is.

He knew that if he ran back, he would be left behind, so this time Redondo simply took a risk and tackled the ball from the side and behind.

Davis noticed his movement and quickly flicked the ball forward, but he couldn't dodge it and was tripped by Redondo's foot.

boom,
David May didn't dare to stop the ball, with Finney George making a forward run alongside him, so he simply unleashed a long ball from behind the penalty area line.

The ball wasn't high enough, and it flew to the edge of the arc before Blind blocked it with a sideways leg.

Andy Cole went up and kicked him.

Blind quickly moved to the side to block again.

Cole's long-range shot was quite powerful, and this time the ball bounced far towards the center circle.

Redondo, who had returned to his position, jumped up and spread his arms, easily heading Davis away and then easily passing the ball down. In the next instant, he raised his head and delivered a long pass.

The players on both sides kept changing their sprinting directions, and some people couldn't keep up with the pace.

He could only stand in front of the penalty area and watch Manchester United players make runs forward and Ajax defenders track back.

The ball was quite high and headed straight into the penalty area.

Blinder didn't see any threat.

Even if Lu Deyang were running in front of him, by the time he stopped the ball, it would be near the baseline.

They might just stop the ball out of bounds.

Moreover, Lu Deyang was still turning around to observe, and the ball was already close to its landing point.

As a defender who often has to turn and track back, he knows very well that this situation is also a test of his center of gravity. By the time you adjust and are facing the goal, it's too late to handle the ball.

He admitted that Lu Deyang is a top player, but his sideways running in the penalty area shows a lack of experience.

Compared to guards, offensive players definitely have fewer things to consider.

But at that moment, Brinder sensed danger once again.

Lu Deyang suddenly jumped up using his left foot.

He jumped sideways like that.

Is he preparing to head the ball on? That's also a threat.

Because he was always behind Lu Deyang, he had no way to deal with the ball and could only hope that Van der Sar could catch it.

Available in the next second.

Blinder's understanding was shattered once again.

Lu Deyang jumped sideways and quickly raised his right foot, a counter-clockwise turn that propelled his raised right leg high.

The Ajax captain could even see the mud on Lu Deyang's cleats.

The custom-made sneakers flashed past his eyes. The red and black color scheme didn't look out of place at all; in fact, it matched quite well. In that instant, Lu Deyang's heel hit the back of the ball.

Roundhouse kick, scorpion tail swing!

The goal is within reach.

However, the quick-reacting goalkeeper Van der Sar was unable to make any move, merely shifting one step to the left, and the ball had already bounced off the inside of the post and into the net.

Astonishing skills!
The away fans in the stands immediately erupted in a huge cheer.

Lu Deyang's name echoed through the night sky of Ajax, and the pleasure-seekers were all caught up in the rhythm, moving in and out in sync with his shouts.

With fewer than two thousand people, they successfully suppressed the city's pride.

Just like their number 7, he single-handedly showed the Dutch that if you want to see skill, you have to watch the Premier League.

"Deyang!!!"

"Dejan Goal!"

"What a goal!!!"

"Some people say that every Chinese person knows kung fu. I always thought it was just a joke, but today I'm starting to doubt the truth of that statement again."

“Dejan has many labels. He is a player and a cartoonist, but he has never been a kung fu master. However, in this game, he sent the ball into the goal with a backflip kick. The move was elegant and graceful. Even if the ball were replaced by a person, the result would not be surprising.”

"Unparalleled, Dejan's goal was full of power and beauty, showing us his explosive physical strength and muscle control. Look at Blind, the Ajax captain's mouth can fit an apple, he was obviously shocked by Dejan's goal."

"Even though this stadium has produced countless geniuses, each a source of pride for the Netherlands, even the proudest Dutch people wouldn't dare say that any great name is better than Dejan! Dejan is the best player in the world now, and after he retires, he will be the greatest player in football history!!!"

After scoring, Lu Deyang rushed towards the away fans' stand, turning around as he ran.

Manchester United fans immediately joined in chanting – Siuuuuuuuu!

This iconic celebration is being imitated by more and more athletes, so how could Manchester United fans not?

Andy Cole ran up and, after a simple jump, imitated Lu Deyang's movements. The two of them faced each other and opened their arms.

Ferguson even mimicked the celebration gesture on the sidelines.

The Scottish coach was in a good mood.

The performance of Manchester United's players and managers dealt a heavy blow to Ajax fans.

Kluivert stood there with his hands on his hips.

This young genius already knew very well that he was just an ordinary genius.

Manchester United's number 7 is the real super talent.

If you want to win the Champions League, going to Manchester United is the best option.

Moreover, Manchester United's squad has always included black players, so the infighting in the dressing room shouldn't be as extreme as that at Ajax.

If you have time, ask your agent if it's possible to play football in England.

Louis van Gaal looked up at the night sky, where Beta Ursae Minoris was flashing brightly, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

Even with his exceptional talent, being the best coach in Dutch history, and devising such unique tactics, he ultimately couldn't overcome the extreme individual abilities of his opponents.

Even in team sports, superstar players can still change the course of a game.

It directly shattered the efforts of the opponent's eleven players.

Ferguson was very lucky.

There's no need to consider tactics at all.

As long as the players have a chance to pass the ball out, Lu Deyang can handle everything himself.

Without Lu Deyang, today's match would definitely have had a different outcome.

Daly Blind, who was only 5 years old, was watching TV, but he could already understand football.

Ajax fell behind again, leaving him sitting there in a daze.

The young mother, somewhat worried about her son, stroked his head and comforted him, saying, "Losing to Dejan is no big deal; he's the best player."

She comforted me.

Daly Blinder pouted, almost bursting into tears.

Young Brinder felt that his father's fate was what he would suffer in the future.

Seeing yourself at 35 when you're only 5 years old is a terrifying thing.

Football is a sport about pursuing championships.

What does it mean to always be the runner-up?
A failure expert?
At that time, I might not be facing Lu Deyang, but perhaps Lu Deyang's son, or Paul, Kevin or someone else.

But there's no difference.

Although he doesn't understand some things, people often say that he plays football like his father.

Daly Blinder already knew that a son would resemble his father.

This is a kind of implicit bloodline theory.

So what if his dad is the captain of Ajax? He can only watch others score goals.

Thinking about it this way, little Blinder became even more heartbroken.

With teary eyes, he looked up and asked, "Mom, is it possible that my dad is Deyang?"

(End of this chapter)