Starting with saving Manchester United

Yang Fan took in all the changes in Vidic's expression.

Before he could react, she immediately shook her head with a smile and said, "Don't misunderstand, Nemania, I didn't mean anything by it, I just wanted to confirm."

confirm?

Vidic felt somewhat bewildered.

Is it really acceptable to pry into someone's privacy like this? What are you trying to confirm?

"If you haven't signed with Inter Milan yet, I will do everything I can to convince Woodward to extend your contract before the end of the season, because I believe you are our most important player."

Vidic understood and wasn't so angry anymore.

But he has indeed signed with Inter Milan.

Moreover, he had already undergone a medical examination with Inter Milan in Serbia during the national team training camp in February.

"You'd better not say that to anyone, or you'll be torn apart by the fans' criticism."

As he said this, Vidic looked at Yang Fan and a cold smile appeared on his lips.

"Of course, you're already being bombarded with criticism from fans, so you probably don't care about that anymore."

In his view, a rookie like Yang Fan is simply not qualified to coach Manchester United.

Yang Fan said these words to himself more to comfort, or even to please, his team leader.

This made him look down on him even more!

"I really don't care about the fans' criticism, and I don't care whether you sign with Inter Milan or not. These are not the most important things for me right now."

Vidic was taken aback.

Yang Fan continued, "My most important task right now is the do-or-die match against Olympiacos on Wednesday."

"Many things, you, me, and everyone else, we don't really have a choice. We can only struggle to survive within Carrington's boundaries and try our best to do things with a clear conscience."

These words resonated deeply with Vidic, who was the team captain.

It also resonated with many people.

This season, he believes he has worked hard enough and performed well.

But what was the final result?

Manchester United will not renew his contract.

After he signed with Inter Milan, Moyes' attitude was very indifferent, even saying, "It was the right decision, and we should all look forward."

Listen to this!

The current Manchester United captain, the best-performing center-back in the defense this season, signed with another top club halfway through the season because he couldn't get a contract extension, and this is the manager's reaction.

Then came the Champions League Round of 16 first leg, where they suffered a humiliating 0-2 defeat away to Olympiacos.

Vidic, who had signed with Inter Milan in advance, became the culprit for the away defeat and the target of Manchester United fans' frustration.

But sometimes Vidic really can't help but ask: Is it my fault that I only had one shot on target the whole game?

Possession, passing, shots... we lost to Olympiacos in every favorable statistic. Is it my fault?

After his crushing defeat, Moyes flashed a bright smile at the media at the airport. "That was my problem too."

But nobody cares about any of that!

After losing to Olympiacos, Manchester United then thrashed West Bromwich Albion 3-0 away in the 29th round of the Premier League.

The main center-backs are Phil Jones and Smalling.

Vidic is not there.

Victory!

A week later, on the afternoon of the day before yesterday, in the 30th round of the Premier League, they suffered a humiliating 0-3 defeat at home to Liverpool.

Vidic, partnering with Phil Jones, was completely overwhelmed by Liverpool. Vidic himself received two yellow cards in the 71st and 77th minutes and was sent off with a red card.

After the game, he once again became the scapegoat for the team's crushing defeat.

Some media outlets even accused him of only wanting to go to Inter Milan and having no intention of continuing to play for Manchester United.

And from beginning to end, no one defended him once!

Vidic had no way to explain to anyone that his second yellow card came after Manchester United made two substitutions at once.

It took less than a minute.

Why change the player at this time?

He also couldn't explain why Sturridge and Suarez were always able to dribble into Manchester United's penalty area and directly face the center-backs in this match.

Any center-back facing such a player with exceptional individual ability must both defend successfully and avoid committing fouls. Who can guarantee that?

He was even more unable to explain why Manchester United only had one shot on target throughout the entire match, with very few threatening attacks.

Everyone concluded that it was his fault.

I'm too old and useless!

You're the one who played against Olympiacos, and you're the one who played against Liverpool!

Vidic has admitted it!

He just needs to finish this damn season so he can leave Manchester United, leave the place where he played for eight years and reached the pinnacle of his career!

However, Yang Fan's words, especially the phrase "I have a clear conscience," evoked even more feelings in him.

What surprised him even more was that after resonating with him, the rookie head coach asked another question.

"Nemanja, are you still willing to give your all for Manchester United?"

Vidic stared at Yang Fan in disbelief, his eyes reddening with anger.

His first reaction was that this rookie bastard was insulting him!

But when he saw Yang Fan looking directly into his eyes, there was not a trace of insult in them.

A pang of sadness welled up in his heart.

He suddenly remembered the days when the old jazz was still around!

"I... still have such a chance?"

"If the team fails to pull off a comeback in Wednesday's Champions League and gets eliminated, then you're truly finished."

Yang Fan shook his head slightly. "The Premier League this season is basically over. The remaining matches are unlikely to be very meaningful. If you lose the Champions League as well, then you'll have no choice but to leave."

"In the future, when people mention you, they will definitely remember Vidic in his prime, but they will also definitely mention the Manchester United veteran who performed poorly this season."

Vidic remained silent, but his hands involuntarily clenched into fists.

Yang Fan couldn't guess what he was thinking either.

After a long while, he finally raised his head again, looked at Yang Fan, and tentatively asked, "If I said I was willing, would you believe me?"

Yang Fan met his gaze without flinching, nodding without hesitation, "If you say so, I'll believe you. You'll be in the starting lineup Wednesday night!"

Vidic was trembling all over.

……

The meetings with Ferdinand and Evra each lasted only about 10 minutes.

And it happened in Yang Fan's office.

According to the medical department's report, they believe that Ferdinand's current physical condition only allows him to play two games a month.

But Yang Fan offered a different suggestion.

According to assessments by Andy Walker and Paul Gaudino, Ferdinand could potentially play more matches if the training program was adjusted.

However, playing two matches in a single week for a consecutive week is definitely impossible.

Evra's current problem is similar.

As a veteran who is about to turn 33, he is Manchester United's player with the most playing time this season, second only to goalkeeper De Gea.

There's no way around it, there's no one on the left flank.

If Yang Fan's suggestion to Ferdinand was to adjust the training plan, then his advice to Evra was to rest.

"It is precisely because we need you that we cannot continue to overwork your body like this."

"I hope you can help the team win more and more important games!"

But Carrick, also born in 81, received more reassurance than anything else.

Aside from missing more than a month due to an Achilles tendon injury, Carrick is also one of Manchester United's players with the most playing time this season.

The other one is Rooney.

But unlike Evra, who has Ashley Young, Carrick's position is almost irreplaceable within Manchester United.

Including Giggs.

Moreover, Yang Fan talked with Carrick for more than 20 minutes.

In addition to discussing Carrick himself, the discussion also included the team's overall tactics.

However, Yang Fan did not reveal his intention to switch to a three-defender formation.

Jackie Kay's earlier warning made Yang Fan wary.

He had no idea how many people in the locker room wanted to get rid of him, the head coach!

The last person to be led in by Jackie Kay was Marouane Fellaini.

A tall, muscular Belgian man with an afro.

Steve Lund said that Fellaini is a natural fighter, the best chest control player he has ever seen, and the best aerial duelist.

There is a statistic that will leave a certain impression on everyone.

Last season, Manchester United's two center-backs, Vidic and Ferdinand, won a combined 126 headers.

Note that this is the total number of successful plays by the two central defenders.

What about Fellaini?

One person reached 151 times.

He scored 11 league goals and created 40 scoring opportunities.

This is the power of Fellaini's heavy tank!

So at the beginning of the season, Manchester United fans were overjoyed to learn that the team had signed Fellaini. Many fans even brought the same style of afro wigs to Old Trafford to welcome Fellaini's arrival.

But who could have imagined that, just a few months later, Fellaini would become the number one culprit condemned by everyone!