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Chapter 230 Vialli: Am I the Joker? (Please Subscribe)

Damn!

Vialli was truly surprised that Lu Deyang would suddenly call on him to pass the ball.

Although more than two years have passed.

But the team was too strong during that period. Whenever he heard Lu Deyang's voice, he could quickly identify the direction and pass the ball out.

This has become a conditioned reflex.

I never expected to be used as an opponent on our very first encounter.

This made him a little dumbfounded.

Lu Deyang was clearly teasing him.

After all, without using this tactic, Chelsea would have a hard time winning.

But he's the one who's embarrassed.

Who knows, that idiot Roberto Mancini might even call and mock him.

Lu Deyang dribbled the ball for a couple of steps before passing it back, and Manchester United completely took over the attack.

Mark Hughes glanced at his new partner.

This guy is probably an undercover agent.

Chelsea's performance has improved recently, and Vialli's contribution has been quite noticeable.

He wouldn't have complained to Vialli about such a small matter.

Manchester United played with great composure on the field.

Chelsea only have three midfielders, and that's their biggest problem.

This is a standard 5-defender formation, not a 3-center-back and 2-wing-back formation.

The midfield numerical disadvantage and this formation meant that Chelsea would primarily rely on counter-attacks and hardly have any possession.

If you didn't know, you'd think the coach had changed to Mourinho.

Vialli breathed a sigh of relief as he saw Manchester United slowly organizing their attack.

If you give away possession of the ball and the opponent doesn't launch a direct attack, it's not too embarrassing.

Vialli noticed that Lu Deyang's positioning was somewhat flexible, constantly moving between the left and center flanks. Rather than dribbling past opponents, he was more focused on organizing and orchestrating attacks, which inevitably reminded him of the number 9.5 players that Italy is known for producing.

Butt received the ball and passed it to the left wing, where Craig Burley immediately moved to defend.

Lu Deyang, who had the ball, performed a reverse half Genoa spin, turning 180 degrees before passing the ball back to Bart.

This caused Burley to lose his target.

He hesitated for a moment.

Butt, who had the ball, passed it to the left wing.

Two over one!

idiot!

Gloet couldn't help but curse.

After arriving in the Premier League, he discovered that this simple trick was surprisingly effective.

The bad news is that it also works on his teammates.

Gullit quickly moved to defend Lu Deyang.

Without a second thought, he prepared to close the distance, fearing that Lu Deyang would shoot from a distance.

Seeing Gullit's stance, Lu Deyang didn't continue dribbling and instead delivered a lob pass with his right foot.

The ball easily fell behind Cantona, who intercepted it with his foot and immediately passed it to the right wing. Andy Cole received the ball, entered the penalty area, and fired a low shot that went wide of the left post.

A sigh filled the Dream Theater.

There was a scoring opportunity right at the start of the game; the ball could have been scored if it had been just a little to the right.

"That was a real shame."

"Yes, Dejan did almost everything he could from winning possession to orchestrating the attack. Cantona and Butt also cooperated very well and fulfilled their responsibilities. However, Cole's shot on the right wing was a bit off-target."

"He was too focused on the angle. If someone had been marking him, he might have scored. After getting the ball, he was one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but he kept adjusting his position while running, which resulted in the ball grazing the post and going out of bounds."

"That's right, the competition for strikers at Manchester United is very fierce, so it's normal for Cole to feel the pressure."

Andy Cole also covered his head, somewhat incredulous.

Cantona pursed his lips and walked back.

I'm not surprised by this situation.

Ferguson stopped what he was doing just as he was about to celebrate.

He held up one arm and placed the other hand on his waist.

If you give him a book and a torch, he can go to Liberty Island in New York and cosplay as a goddess.

On the way back, Cole turned to Cantona and said, "Sorry, buddy."

"You can tell Dejan that."

Cantona said, without any emotional fluctuation.

He didn't have high expectations for Cole, so he wasn't too disappointed.

"Deyang, I'm sorry."

"nothing."

Lu Deyang said with a smile, "If you feel bad, you must go to the cinema to support my comic when it comes out as a new theatrical version this summer."

"I definitely will!"

Andy Cole smiled and nodded.

In this respect, although Lu Deyang supports other forwards more, he really can't help but like this kind of person.

Among top players, Lu Deyang is probably the most easy-going and has the best temper.

Moreover, if they notice you're in an awkward situation in the locker room, they'll proactively help you out.

As a group with low skill levels, players often make inappropriate jokes and act without considering the situation.

Therefore, it's easy to feel the benefits of having a teammate with high emotional intelligence.

"Be careful, I'll keep an eye on Dejan."

"Gullit said."

Burley and Wise nodded in agreement.

What can they do if their teammates say that?
Gullit took on the most difficult task.

The ball quickly reached Gullit's feet after the goalkeeper kicked off, but he didn't rush.

Losing to Lu Deyang so many times has caused his mentality to change a lot.

Although he's not a particularly competitive person, he still wants to win one last time at the end of his career.

My good friend Rijkaard has retired, which means his professional career is also coming to an end.

Having lost to me repeatedly in previous encounters, I was inevitably a little resentful.

However, after so many times, I've become less concerned about the gains and losses on the field.

Gullit is passing the ball around in the backfield.

He likes to dribble forward, but no teammate can replace him in passing the ball.

After Cantona and Cole pushed forward, Beckham faithfully fulfilled his duty and pressed Gullit.

Although Beckham's pressing wasn't very good, he was definitely annoying.

After passing the ball a few times, Gullit decided to dribble forward.

At this point, the full-backs start pushing forward, so there are at least teammates available to support them.

Gullit's massive physique gave him great explosiveness and speed. Even towards the end of his career, he still ran like a heavy tank, dribbling the ball across the halfway line in just a few steps.

Keane rushed forward quickly.

Gullit swerved to the side with his right foot, and Keane immediately followed.

The two were locked in a fierce battle near the sideline, with Gullit having the physical advantage.

But Keane made even bigger moves.

Seeing this, Butt secretly went over to help defend, preparing to steal the ball.

Unexpectedly, Gullit noticed him, and once Butt made room, he immediately found an opening and passed the ball to the center.

The middle lane is empty!

Mark Hughes dropped back to receive the ball and was blocked behind by his former teammate Steve Bruce. However, he did not turn around, but instead flicked the ball behind him.

Vialli, making a forward run, dribbled past David May with his right foot and rushed into the penalty area, unleashing a low shot that Schmeichel blocked with a diving save.

"Chelsea's attacking quality from the first corner kick of the first half was quite good."

"Yes, Chelsea have an excellent average height, which gives them an advantage in set pieces."

Corner kicks are always an important way to score points.

After learning from Guardiola, Tajkovic created a corner kick technique.

This opportunity was very important for Chelsea. Apart from leaving two defenders in the backfield, the rest of the players went up the field to participate in the attack.

Schmeichel felt uneasy about the large crowd and nudged Gary Neville, saying, "Find a good spot and don't slack off near the pillars."

Gary Neville silently gave Schmeichel the middle finger from his profile.

Those bastards are all around 170 pounds each, can his small frame withstand that?
Even boxers know about weight classes.

After looking at the situation, it seemed like Wise was easier to bully, so Gary Neville stood on the edge of the six-yard box.

Gareth Hall took a run-up and then kicked the ball out.

The ball headed straight for the near post of the penalty area.

The most intense part of the battle between the two sides.

Gullit's height made him an important point; Bruce tugged at his jersey when he jumped and then immediately let go.

David May was trying to get to the ball from behind, but Petrescu gave him a little space when he jumped.

For a moment, none of the four players were able to touch the ball.

Schmeichel only realized Craig Burley was standing in front of him and blocking his way when he jumped, and it was too late to move.

Fortunately, no one could head the ball, and it hit the far post.

Just as Vialli was about to kick, Gary Neville slid in front of him.

Vialli passed the ball across again, and Mark Hughes was knocked off his feet by Keane as soon as he got the ball, losing possession.

Hughes even shrugged at the referee.

The referee immediately signaled that it was not a foul and the game continued.

This left Hughes feeling helpless.

The situation on the field changed suddenly.

Chelsea players ran back for their lives.

After Keane passed the ball to Butt, he encountered a minor foul from the opponent while passing the ball, which delayed him for a few seconds before he was able to pass the ball to the right wing.

"Counterattack!!!"

He shouted in Scottish-accented English.

His voice was more effective than a bugle call.

Some defensive players have already returned to their own half.

However, it is still a good opportunity.

Gary Neville sprinted forward like he was being chased by a dog, broke through Wise's defenses, and immediately delivered a lobbed pass.

David Beckham, without letting the ball bounce, chested it forward and continued his charge towards Chelsea's penalty area.

Dubelli and Wise were chasing after him.

There are still three defenders in the penalty area.

Cantona didn't track back to his defensive position and was still in the attacking third. When he saw Beckham intending to cross, he immediately moved from the left wing towards the center.

As soon as he ran, Miles immediately followed him, afraid that Cantona would receive the pass.

"Danger!!!!"

"Grit shouted as he ran back!"

Miles followed, and all three defenders were now on the right side.

The left flank is open!

Lu Deyang, who had been lurking near the edge of the penalty area, immediately rushed into the penalty area from the left wing.

Seeing this, David Beckham immediately delivered a precise long pass. The ball rose into the air, cleared the heads of the defenders, and began to fall, just in time for Lu Deyang's forward run.

Miles knew he had made a big mistake.

Turning his head, he saw Lu Deyang rush into the penalty area, his left foot planted firmly with his muscles bulging, and he swung his right foot sideways.

The movements were quite graceful.

boom--

Harlin reacted like a spring, diving to the side to make the save with lightning speed, but he still couldn't stop the kick; the volley was too fast.

Many fans didn't even realize that the ball had already gone into the goal.

The Dream Theater descended into madness once again.

That was a beautiful shot!

Wearing a navy blue suit, Ferguson rushed to the sidelines and waved his right arm wildly, completely disregarding his personal image.

That's just how passionate the Scots are.

"Goal!"

"Deyang!!!"

"Dejan Goal!"

"GoalGoalGoal!"

"After Dejan initiated an attack, Andy Cole wasted his best one-on-one opportunity. In the next attack, Dejan broke the deadlock with his own goal. Teammates can't score? That's not a problem, Dejan can do it himself!"

"Vialli and Mark Hughes, two excellent forwards, are both Dejan's former teammates. Seeing this goal will surely remind them of the days they played together with Dejan. It's quite a coincidence that both of them have won multiple titles domestically, but they should clearly understand that the championship belongs to Dejan. Whoever is Dejan's teammate is the multi-title winner!"

"Manchester United have already won four titles this season, and three more are in contention. With Newcastle falling behind, Manchester United's Premier League title is basically secured. It's hard to imagine what Ferguson and Dejan will achieve with Manchester United."

"Dejan has refused several royal honors, and there are rumors that the royal family is preparing to award separate honors to Manchester United's English players and Ferguson. It's unclear what their considerations are. However, if it's for the good of the royal family, they could consider having Dejan and the Duchess's child inherit the British throne; they would certainly be more outstanding than our princes!"

Jim Beglin shouted passionately.

Galliani in the stands smiled and applauded.

He had had enough of life in Africa.

And he made enough money.

They previously wanted to acquire Sampdoria, but Lu Deyang was released from his contract.

He now has a new goal, and he believes his previous employer will also be interested in the terms he has proposed.

He picked up his glass and took a sip of the English wine, nearly spitting it out.

British wines are fucking awful.

He couldn't wait to return to the Apennines.

Vialli stood there with his hands on his hips, looking at the Manchester United players surrounding Lu Deyang with a complicated expression.

This was what they used to love doing most.

"Nostalgia for the past, huh?"

Hughes joked.

Vialli did not deny it, and nodded.

“Time is the cruelest thing,” Hughes said quietly.

Vialli did not respond.

He was still in his prime when he left Sampdoria.

He doesn't miss Genoa, he just misses his teammates at the Ferraris Stadium.

Mancini is also nearing the end of his tenure at Sampdoria.

Harlin scooped the ball out of the goal, patted it somewhat dejectedly, and then threw it towards midfield. The ball wasn't deflated.

But it still made him very scared.

In the blink of an eye, he seemed to really feel a shadow holding a scythe appear behind him.

The ball was incredibly fast, and more importantly, he still managed to dive at such close range.

Even if the ball didn't hit his head, as long as it didn't hit his glove, he would have been in for a rough time.

No wonder those goalkeepers are afraid of Lu Deyang.

He couldn't help but look towards the substitutes' bench.

Shankly's famous quote also came to mind.

"Damn it, I don't want to die!"

Harlin muttered.

Vialli kicked off again from the center circle.

Hughes didn't rush to pass the ball.

He realized that Beckham wasn't pressing him, which was hard for his pride to accept.

He wasn't a prodigy in Manchester United's youth team, but after switching to striker, he quickly established himself as a starter and became Manchester United's captain, which led to his later transfer to Barcelona.

The young people in Class 92 were nothing compared to him.

They actually looked down on him.

Hughes simply chose to dribble the ball himself, flicking it with his right foot directly towards Beckham.

As a player with a big heart.

Hughes didn't panic just because he was looking for trouble.

He deliberately pushed the ball forward, creating a small-scale fried ball.

He remained in front of Beckham after this action, the intention of which was to provoke him.

Beckham couldn't hold back and charged straight at Hughes.

Hughes dribbled down the wing, then suddenly stopped, trying to shake off Beckham, but failed.

He immediately pulled back and flicked the ball forward, preparing to dribble past the player, but Beckham saw right through him this time.

The young number 23 extended his leg early, preventing Hughes from running forward quickly.

Gary Neville seized the opportunity to get the ball and pass it across to Keane.

Keane passed the ball to Butt, who was then pressed by Burley.

The only option is to send it back to Keane.

Both teams' players were converging on the midfield, and Keane passed the ball to Beckham on the wing.

Beckham looked up and saw the familiar number 7.

Once he was sure he wasn't seeing things, he immediately swung his arm and kicked out.

boom,
The ball soared into the opponent's half. Lu Deyang, who was roaming behind the defense, clearly knew the intention and started moving first, but he was not offside.

Miles raised his hand but received no response from the linesman.

Lu Deyang broke through the opponent's defense and found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper. After two steps, he entered Chelsea's penalty area.

Harlin dared not move at all, and could only hope that his teammates would catch up quickly enough to give Lu Deyang a better shooting angle.

He kept adjusting his position at close range, preparing to block Lu Deyang's shot.

boom--

Having reached the upper right corner of the penalty area, Lu Deyang prepared to swing his right foot.

It was another powerful shot.

He even stumbled and lost momentum after hitting the ball himself.

The ball gave Harlin no chance to make a save; the Chelsea goalkeeper instinctively ducked, and the ball flew quickly over his head and into the goal.

boom--

"Deyang!!!"

"Deyang!!!"

"Deyang!!!"

Cheetah-like agility, explosive power, and speed.

This allowed Lu Deyang to initiate a one-on-one attack.

Absolutely no surprise, as a player with an exceptionally high one-on-one scoring rate, Lu Deyang did not disappoint their trust.

The stands erupted in cheers.

Manchester United fans chanted Lu Deyang's name and waved everything they could get their hands on.

"Ryan, Ryan, get ready to warm up."

After his initial excitement, Ferguson turned to the bench and said something.

Giggs walked back to the sidelines.

He had thought about it a lot beforehand.

After all, Ferguson can be quite fierce at times.

However, after thinking about it for so long, he still didn't dare to touch Ferguson's car.

Fifteen minutes into the first half.

Manchester United have essentially secured the victory.

Chelsea are no match for each other on all fronts, and Ferguson wants to make a substitution.

There was still some commotion in the stands.

Manchester United fans are still very reluctant about this point.

If you substitute Maradona in the 20th minute of a Napoli match, those fans will probably curse your mother.

In contrast, Manchester United fans were relatively restrained.

This is also related to Ferguson's performance.

When the results are good, whatever the coach does is right.

If your grades are even slightly below average, they won't even consider your past achievements.

Ferguson didn't care.

His understanding of fans is far deeper than that of the average person.

Whether in Glasgow or when he first arrived at Manchester United, his experiences ensured that he was able to overcome the recognition crisis.

A few protests are just a minor incident.

He's more looking forward to the post-match press conference than that.

If Chelsea's players and managers don't provoke them, then they should target Kevin Keegan, that Frenchman is also quite annoying. Sigh, sometimes having too many choices is a problem.

I can't even figure out which bastard I should lash out at today.

If all else fails, just flip a coin. Heads is Keegan, tails is Keegan, and if it stands upright, it's the Frenchman.

Newcastle remains the Premier League's main rival this season.

Ferguson made a clear distinction.

We can't ignore priorities just because the French are protesting the FA's changes to Manchester United's schedule.

It's very satisfying to argue with someone as the winner.

After all, football is a sport that only looks at results.

The winner has already secured an undefeated record.

……

Another kickoff.

Vialli finally understood how Van Basten and the others had felt before.

Oh shit.

It's really hard to feel.

It seems like his mother came specifically to kick off the game.

Mark Hughes didn't cause any more trouble and passed the ball back to Gullit.

Gullit continued to play a role in controlling the tempo, and it was only after Andy Cole pressed him that he passed the ball out.

He discovered this by watching Redondo's videos.

Redondo likes to occasionally take a risk and disrupt the opponent's formation.

If you don't take risks and don't give your opponent any hope of winning the ball, they won't be able to press forward with all their might to win.

It's the same principle as the offside trap.

If you don't play well, you'll lose the ball.

Dennis Wise passed the ball back again, and Cole charged toward Gullit once more.

He wasn't very noticeable today, but he wanted to use his body to cause some trouble for Gullit.

However, Gullit rarely suffers physical disadvantages, even when facing another black and tough opponent.

In terms of physical condition, few people in the entire football world can compare to him.

Burley made a run down the wing, and Gullit then passed the ball out.

Upon receiving the ball, Burley immediately accelerated forward and passed it to Mark Hughes. Hughes, after receiving the ball, did not rush and waited for Burley to come up for a one-two pass.

However, Keane and David May acted quickly, pressing Hughes together and showing no respect for their former teammate.

Hughes awkwardly received the ball and moved away from the penalty area, but he was not physically superior in a one-on-one situation, let alone in a two-on-one situation.

Unable to stand any longer, he simply turned around and tried to pass the ball.

Before he could make a move, Keane kicked him in the shin from behind.

beep—

"Yellow card, Keane has received another yellow card. He will be suspended for the rest of the game due to accumulated yellow cards."

"Yes, Ferguson's expression wasn't good."

"This position is suitable for a left-footed player, but Hall still took the penalty spot... Far post, and he actually sent the ball directly to the left side of the penalty area. Gullit's header was amazing; his physical attributes are truly impressive. However, the ball hit the post and bounced out. The danger wasn't over yet... Goal!"

"Schmeichel made the second save, but couldn't make the third. Vialli followed up and scored, making it 2-1. Facing his old teammate, Vialli still showed some skill; he is a key striker for the Italian national team."

Vialli was clearly excited after scoring the goal.

After all, this was the first goal he scored against Lu Deyang.

What they couldn't do at Juventus, they did at Chelsea.

At least in the future, I can tell my child that they won't be powerless to fight back when facing Lu Deyang.

The away fans in the stands were also very considerate.

The fact that they were just one goal away from victory gave Chelsea fans hope, and they kept chanting Vialli's name.

After scoring, Vialli couldn't help but look at Lu Deyang amidst his teammates' attention.

Lu Deyang smiled and gave him a thumbs up.

This made Vialli even happier, and he knew he had to tell Mancini about it sometime.

He returned to the center circle with his teammates to wait for the kickoff.

"If we win today, will you treat me to dinner?"

Vialli said to Lu Deyang.

"You can eat anytime, but you can't win. Even a draw counts as a win for you."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

"You're still as proud as ever."

Vialli rolled his eyes and said, "Look, we won! I'm going to have a big celebration in front of you."

"If you could..."

Lu Deyang smiled and nodded.

Oh shit!

Vialli licked his slightly dry lips; he rarely felt this motivated.

Today I have to teach my good friend and old teammate a lesson.

They really don't treat the Italian national team's key players like they're special.

After the kickoff, Lu Deyang continued to pass the ball back without any rush.

Mancini is still excellent.

These Italian number 9.5s are all incredibly strong.

Technically, he can't compare to Baggio, but his first-time shot is better than Baggio's.

If we must compare him to Baggio, we must find his biggest advantage: Mancini is more confident and more flamboyant than Baggio.

This is not a bad thing for the players.

Baggio is too laid-back and doesn't like to compete for things.

Otherwise, his career would have been even more illustrious, as coaches seemed to have no complaints about him, whether at the club or national team level.

If it were a player like Pogba, who constantly puts pressure on the team through his articles in the newspapers, the coach would consider that more carefully when making lineup decisions.

However, both players are excellent in terms of running and linking up play.

Italy's number 9.5 all have solid technical skills.

It's hard to imagine why the Italian peninsula, where 1:0 is prevalent, would produce so many players in this position.

Butt was pressed by Boley and immediately passed the ball to Lu Deyang, while he himself was still moving forward and waving for the ball.

The opponent's formation isn't spread out much.

However, Lu Deyang simply passed the ball forward.

Thud—the ball was passed to Cantona on the wing.

Gareth Hall was on guard, and Gullit ran forward with Lu Deyang.

But they had no advantage in a two-on-two situation.

Cantona flicked his ankle to feint, easily passing the ball to the center and completing a one-two with Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang dribbled the ball all the way to Chelsea's penalty area.

Petrescu quickly came over to defend, trying to put some pressure on Lu Deyang with his body.

The two players tangled up to the top corner of the penalty area, where Lu Deyang seized the opportunity to unleash a powerful shot with his shin, the ball rolling past Harlin at the near post and once again piercing Chelsea's goal.

One pass, two catches, and a goal was created.

Harlin sat on the ground, questioning the meaning of life.

With all the defenders in place, how the hell did we concede the ball?
Even if there were a few pigs in the backcourt, it wouldn't have been enough to give Lu Deyang such an easy one-on-one chance.

"Deyang, it's Deyang again!"

"Dejan Goal!!!!!"

"Not long after scoring for Chelsea, Dejan immediately returned the favor. He really showed no mercy to his former teammate, which is Dejan's professionalism."

"Ferguson is about to substitute Dejan. Dejan scored a hat-trick in the first 20 minutes. His goal-scoring efficiency is really too high. He has already done his job, so there's no harm in him leaving the field. Manchester United's schedule is still busy. As the team's absolute core, Dejan definitely needs more rest."

The theater was still filled with applause and cheers.

Vialli breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.

He followed her and asked, "Is this how you treat your best friend? Do I have to pay for my own dinner?"

Vialli quipped, "You're really going to great lengths to save money on a meal."

Lu Deyang joked, "It's okay, I can treat you to Monica's Burger. You can sit next to Roberto at the entrance."

I sat next to Roberto.

Vialli, who hadn't had a hamburger in a while, didn't remember.

Think about it carefully.

Vialli then remembered that red-nosed face. Damn it, that bastard…

(End of this chapter)