Football: The butcher in the midfield at the start, the magic bird stunned

Chapter 401 The hand of fate in the Champions League leads to the master-student rivalry!

In two of the previous three games, the FA Cup game did not even make the squad and stayed in Carrington to shoot commercials. Chen Xiaoliang got 5 training points and 12 training points respectively. Among them, the game against Brighton was originally Zema won the best of the game, while Chen Xiaoliang won the best of the game with a pass and a shot against Brentford.

加上11天的训练的44点，陈小亮一共获得了61点训练值（19→80）

正好80点，他加在了平衡上（15→16），训练值（80→0）

The balance attribute mainly affects the self-regulation ability of the body in situations such as high-speed running or jumping that cannot completely rely on the lower limbs to maintain balance.

And the ability to coordinate when the body is in abnormal postures such as volley shots, volley clearances, and step blocks.

For example, in a header scramble, explosion determines how fast you jump, bounce determines how high you jump, strength determines whether you can knock over others, and balance affects whether you land vertically or sideways after being hit.

In this aspect of football, Ibrahimovic, who is good at volleys, scorpion tails, barbs and elbows when fighting for the top, can be called a master.

After clicking on the attributes, the next step is the breakthrough points.

However, the situation has changed. After winning the World Footballer, the achievement is not like the Golden Globe Award, which can improve attributes, but is related to the [Ball King] system:
【World Footballer Achievement Achieved】

[Achievement Reward: Transcendent Peak Mode Upgraded to LV2]

Chen Xiaoliang was taken aback at the time, this thing can be upgraded?
Looking at the content after the upgrade, nothing else has changed. It still ends the game with zero opponents and wins, but the reward for each goal or assist has changed from 1 point to 1 points!
And the progress bar of [Ball King] has increased from about 25% to about 30% because of the acquisition of the World Footballer.

Ronaldo and Messi won these two personal awards in 2008 and 2009 respectively, and then the two started the era of double pride that made rapid progress and swept all major offensive records and personal awards in football.

Chen Xiaoliang couldn't help thinking, maybe these two people also have a mode beyond the peak... Every time they win a big prize, they can evolve again, until they can't resist the power of time.

This is of course just a thought, but the reward after evolution is real.

The pass and one shot against Brentford really changed from the original 2 breakthrough points to 4 points (55 → 59)

However, Chen Xiaoliang also thought about why the World Footballer would affect the [Ball King] system.

This problem is actually obvious. If you want to be the king of the ball, you cannot do without FIFA and the highest tournament hosted by FIFA.

On the afternoon of the second day, the players were training. Luke Shaw, who was close to recovering from his injury and was doing personal rehabilitation training, came to the training ground from the gym with his mobile phone. He was overjoyed to see Ten Hag, who was observing the training situation. talking about something.

The players thought it was the team doctor who told him that he was ready to play. Unexpectedly, in the just-concluded league match, Manchester City was tied 2-2 by Arsenal, who had recently been on a strong momentum at home at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland Germany scored the 31st league goal of the season, but failed to bring 3 points.

This is the third consecutive draw by Arsenal after both home and away draws with Arsenal in the League Cup semi-finals.

Guardiola rarely expressed dissatisfaction with the players after the game, believing that the players lacked hunger and desire to win.

At the same time, Aston Villa also drew at home to third-ranked Liverpool, while fourth-ranked Chelsea and fifth-ranked Newcastle both won.

In this way, Manchester United returned to the first place in the standings with a 2-point lead over Manchester City, and opened an 1-point gap with third-placed Liverpool.

Another day later, on January 1, each club made its final transfer deal.

And a deal from Manchester United has brought the Manchester derby battle to a fever pitch this season.

Manchester United issued two official announcements:

Greenwood rented Roma for half a season, and the player is eligible to represent the loaned club in cup matches and European wars.

This did not cause much disturbance. Although Ten Hag wanted to use the main left-footed young player, due to the complicated public opinion in the UK and protests from feminist groups, the club decided to let him go abroad to "avoid the limelight." ", and at the same time, he can participate in the competition steadily and regain his status.

But another official announcement is interesting.

"The club announced that it has reached an agreement with the Celtic Club of the Scottish Super League to loan former England goalkeeper Joe Hart until the end of all competitions this season."

As soon as this news came out, it caused as much controversy as when Liverpool's former golden boy Michael Owen joined Manchester United freely.

Joe Hart was the core of Manchester City's first two Premier League wins. After Mark Hughes, Robert Mancini, Pellegrini three coaches, he won the Gold Glove three times until Gua After Diola arrived, he was demoted to the bench, and then he was swept out.

After traveling to Turin, West Ham, Burnley, Tottenham, and finally came to Celtic, he is about 37 years old and has rich experience and is still capable of fighting. He is a good candidate for a short-term loan as a second goal.

At the same time, Brendan Rodgers, who coached the Celtics for the second time, is also willing to use a younger goalkeeper.

Therefore, the two sides hit it off, and the lease was a matter of course.

Historically, due to the large difference in the competitive level of the two clubs at that time, there were many examples of joining each other. For example, Dennis Law, who won the Golden Globe Award at Manchester United in 1964, was once a member of Manchester City. After that, he returned to Manchester City until his retirement.

The former Manchester United goalkeeper Schmeichel also joined Manchester City before retiring. At that time, he was refused a handshake by Manchester United captain Gary Neville in the derby.

However, the most shocking deal in the winter window was that Bayern cut Huda Paris halfway at a price of 6000 million euros, and snatched Harry Kane, who had only half a year left in his contract, but Tottenham had a mandatory one-year renewal clause.

Just as the outside world was full of expectations for the major powerhouses after the winter window, the UEFA Champions League round of 16 knockout rounds drew another blast.

Wembley Stadium in London, the same scene and the same process every year, the only thing that changes is the location of the lottery and the guests of the lottery.

As the representative of the host country for this season's final, Rooney, who is fat and full of beards, and the famous Spanish legend Villa came to the stage to draw lots as guests of the draw.

The first draw shocked everyone. Rooney drew the ball with Manchester City, No. 1 in Group C, and Villa directly drew Real Madrid, No. 2 in Group E.

This pair has met in the knockout stages of the Champions League for three consecutive years!

However, unlike last year and the year before, seeing this result now, the hearts of Real Madrid fans can be described as wailing.

The second draw, Paris No. 1 in Group E vs. Leipzig No. 2 in Group A.The fans of Paris were very happy at this time. Not only did they exclude 25% of the possibility of drawing Manchester United, but they also drew the weakest team in the second place of all the groups.

In the third draw, Bayern, No. 1 in Group D, drew Barcelona, ​​No. 2 in Group H. The fans of the two teams were in different moods, but the fans of Arsenal cheered.

God, earth, after so many years, it's finally your turn to fight each other again.

Subsequently, Rooney's No. 1 Arsenal in Group H was drawn to Real Sociedad, No. 2 in Group F, which can be said to be the top lottery.

Then Newcastle v Inter Milan, Benfica v Juventus, Naples v Atletico Madrid.

At this point, Rooney was stunned for a while, and many people in the audience had already started whispering and laughing, but Villa hadn't realized what was about to happen until he looked back at the big screen on the stage and realized that the last The two teams that have not yet been drawn have formed a final group matchup.

And Chen Xiaoliang, who came home to watch TV after training, also shook his head helplessly, not knowing whether to smile happily or wryly...

Manchester United vs Roma!Rome is a guest before a host!

Gerrard on the other side was already depressed. Before the start of the season, he led the team to beat Sevilla and won a UEFA Super Cup. Later, he was drawn to the upper lottery. Finally, he led the team to enter the Champions League knockout round, and the league is also temporarily ranked Third, everything seemed to be going well, but I didn't expect to draw the opponent I didn't want to draw.

But if it's depressed, it's not Gerrard's turn. Greenwood, who had just been officially announced on loan to Rome the day before, posted a long series of ellipses in the group of Manchester United players.

"........."

He had just been loaned out, and the contract also allowed him to play in the Champions League, but he did not expect to be drawn to the club.

There is a clause for the home team to avoid in the terms of the loan player, so after a long time, he will not be able to participate in the two rounds of knockout rounds, and there is a great probability that he will not have the opportunity to participate this season.

Chen Xiaoliang still sent a text message to Gerrard: "Hahaha, boss, what do you think?"

Gerrard quickly replied: "What to do? Don't forget I'm from Liverpool!"

In this draw, Van der Sar represented the team. Chen Xiaoliang did not represent the team at the scene as he did in Rome because the FA Cup third round match at home against Cambridge United was on the next day.

In fact, Chen Xiaoliang didn't need to play. Cambridge United was a lower-level team in the fourth tier of League Two. To be able to draw to play at Old Trafford was a jackpot for them.

However, Manchester United held a display ceremony for Chen Xiaoliang's World Player of the Year trophy, and invited celebrities from Class 92 to present him with souvenirs.

There is nothing to say about the game itself. Chen Xiaoliang played for 20 minutes, scored a curve ball on the penalty area line, and was replaced by Ten Hag after winning the first place. The opponent was too weak, and Joe Hart also ushered in played for the first time.

In the end, Manchester United beat their opponents 7-0. Anthony got a hat-trick, Eriksson made a penalty kick, the youngster Hannibal grabbed the spot, and Sesco's corner kick in 80 minutes was the icing on the cake.

Two days later, the team won 3-0 at home against Bournemouth, which was on the brink of the relegation zone. Chen Xiaoliang sent two assists for Cesco and B Fee in the first and second half. In the melee, grab points and score to seal the score.

In the focus of this round, Chelsea lost to Manchester City 1-2 at Stamford Bridge at Stamford Bridge by Kovacic, who had just been sold. Manchester City is still 2 points behind Manchester United.

However, 7 days later, the points of the two sides changed again. Manchester United, who played away in the London Bowl, was tied 2-2 by Moyes' West Ham United. ball.

After Manchester City introduced Chelsea's Kovacic and La Liga's Celta youngster Gabriel Vega, they sold Kevin Phillips, who could not adapt to Guardiola's football philosophy, to West Ham at a discount of 4000 million pounds.

Although the former Leeds United giant couldn't adapt to Guardiola's embroidery work, he became established after coming to the Hammers.

However, Moyes may not be very active in beating others, but seeing Manchester United who has "wronged" him for many years, he often racks his brains and tries his best to justify his name.

The champions of last season's Europa League, ranked third in this season's Europa League group, are about to return to their familiar Europa League knockout rounds. Manchester United's offensive organization was in tatters.

According to the regulations of the Premier League, a fine of 6 pounds will be imposed for six yellow cards in a single game, but Moyes is obviously very addicted to being able to draw with the thriving Manchester United at home.

In the 65th minute of the game, West Ham striker Antonio took advantage of Wan Bissaka's loss of position and received a pass from Bowen at a far point to break through the gate guarded by Livakovic.

Then in the 69th minute, Manchester United attacked with a corner kick. Luke Thomas slammed the penalty area at 45 degrees. Sesco overwhelmed the opposing defender Zouma and scored a goal.

Then in the 79th minute, Wan Bissaka missed the kick in the cross and was rubbed by West Ham left back Emerson with his head.

Chen Xiaoliang kicked up directly, using the instep of his right foot to hit an outswing arc and hang directly to the left side of the goal, making the score go-ahead to 1-2.

However, there was another mistake in the poor defense line in this game. Varane, who has always been calm, blocked the ball into his own goal when blocking the opponent's left forward Ben Rahma's inverted triangle pass...

In the end, despite Manchester United shooting 18 shots, the score was still 2-2.

On the other side, after a week of recuperation, Manchester City beat the newly promoted Sheffield United 5-0 at home. Harland's hat-trick helped the team to tie with Manchester United again and return to the top of the list with a 2 goal difference advantage.

Although they failed to win, the unbeaten record of 20 wins and 4 draws is no longer the best historical start at the beginning of the season.

This is an unprecedented record that makes all the media and commentators feel horrible.

But such a record was achieved by two teams in one city, which made Liverpool's coach Klopp, who ranked third, said at the press conference several times:
"In any previous season, what we have achieved this year can be ranked No. 1, so I also said to the players, don't be discouraged, you have done a good job, facing such two teams, yes The luck of football is also the misfortune of other coaches, all we can do is to be ourselves and wait quietly."

"In the first half of the season I thought they would definitely make mistakes, but now I think they might still make mistakes."

Faced with such praise, Chen Xiaoliang and his teammates did not feel much.

Because the Roma team has come to Manchester.

Compared with the rivalry with Manchester City in the league, Manchester United's performance in the Champions League this season can only be described as average.

3 wins and 3 draws in the group stage, and only 6 goals were scored in 10 games, which is far less efficient than the league.

而在24轮联赛中场均制造1.7球的陈小亮，在6场欧冠只打进3球、助攻1次，场均0.67球，效率腰斩都不到。

In the face of the loss of the main force and the overall strength of Roma in the Champions League, Manchester United has an overall advantage, but Roma has an advantage that other teams do not have.

The players there know Chen Xiaoliang better than anyone.

Maybe Chen Xiaoliang has improved by leaps and bounds in terms of his skills, but in terms of psychology, compared with the man he was when he won the Triple Crown, although he is wearing a yellow robe and a crown, he has not changed much.

(End of this chapter)