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Chapter 364 The Regretful Community Shield Cup

Played three friendly matches in a row, and Manchester United gained a lot.

Not only did he fine-tune the formation, but also allowed Mourinho to basically determine the framework of the main lineup.

And in the face of different types of opponents, it can also arrange targeted formations.

Before taking over Manchester United, Mourinho had already discovered the current characteristics of Manchester United.

Although they lack top stars and their players are often unstable, this can all be changed.

If there is a lack of stars, then buy Xia Xing, Pogba, and Ibrahimovic.

If there is a lack of stability, then make good adjustments. Manchester United is still very united as a whole, no problem.

The biggest advantage of Manchester United at present is that the players have different characteristics.

There are master dribblers, talented wingers Rashford, and Martial.

Veterans Rooney and Carrick with stable output.

There are Herrera and Fellaini who do not hesitate to run in the midfield.

There are also Smalling and Phil Jones who are desperate to defend.

There is also the big daddy De Gea on the goal line.

The current strength of Manchester United is very good, but it lacks the core of the organization.

Now that Xia Xing and Pogba are here, everything is fine for the team.

Now Mourinho is looking forward to the start of the Premier League, and is looking forward to going to the Premier League to prove his coaching ability.

However, he was also prepared for another move.

That is, how strong is Manchester United's defense when the team has an accident and lacks Xia Xing and Pogba?

In the fourth friendly match, Mourinho put Xia Xing and Pogba on the bench to face Everton with a bus attitude.

球队一改前几场比赛的4-3-3阵型，变成了5-4-1阵型。

Herrera, Fellaini, Schneiderlin and Carrick were sent in the midfield, and only Rashford was used as a counterattack on the striker.

Facing Everton, who has made a lot of signings in the new season, Mourinho is going to play a defensive counterattack in this game.

This Everton team is not weak, and their ambitions in the new season are not small.

Especially in the midfield, many powerful players are on the list.

The 23-year-old England midfield genius Barkley is excellent in ball control, long-range shooting and passing.

Deulofeu, the talented extraordinary king who came out of La Masia.

A left winger with excellent comprehensive ability, Miralas.

There are also players in the midfield such as Barry, Baines, Gueye, Cleverly, etc., who are all very capable.

So from the first minute of this game, Everton launched a fierce attack.

But this is exactly what Mourinho wanted.

In the absence of Xia Xing and Pogba, using defensive counterattacks, can they defend the opponent and then strive for goals?
After 45 minutes, Mourinho had only half of what he wanted.

The score was 0 to 0. Manchester United failed to allow their opponents to score under heavy defense.

But they didn't score either.

Herrera's technique is good, and he made a few forward attacks, but his sight was a little bit worse.

Carrick's long ball counterattacked twice to find Rashford, but Rashford still lacked the stability of his form and his shots were not effective.

In the end, both sides failed to score in the first half.

As soon as the second half started, Mourinho made substantial substitutions and adjustments.

Schneiderlin and Fellaini in the midfield were replaced, and Pogba and Xia Xing came off the bench.

The formation is still 5-4-1, let's see what happens in the second half.

Sure enough, as Mourinho expected.

After the two young men came on the field, the situation changed instantly.

Although the team is still a forward, the number of players has increased significantly when attacking, and the impact is also greater.

Pogba frequently pressed in the middle, and even became a shadow striker for a while.

He's a dangerous passer and shooter.

Herrera is tough now, but when he first joined Manchester United, he was introduced as a technical midfielder.

Regardless of dribbling or forward breakthrough, it should not be underestimated.

And Xia Xing on the left turned into a sharp blade.

He can be a full-back when defending and a winger when attacking.

Carrick defended from the back, occasionally controlling the field with long balls.

This combination opened up the situation in an instant.

In the 54th minute of the game, Xia Xing stole the ball from the left and made a decisive breakthrough!
After two people in a row, a cross was made suddenly!
The ball hit a low flat ball and went straight to the penalty area line!
Pogba quickly followed up and volleyed!

The ball crashed into the net!

1 is better than 0!

Manchester United finally broke the deadlock!

One goal was scored and the second soon followed.

This time it was Pogba who suddenly advanced in the middle and then split the ball to the right.

Herrera passes diagonally into the far end of the penalty area!

After Rashford received the ball, he dunked calmly and shot into the far corner!

The ball hits the corner!

2 is better than 0!

In the 75th minute of the game, this time Everton's offense was destroyed, and it was veteran Carrick who stole the ball.

In the backcourt, he made a long pass to find the penalty area!

Rashford catches the ball near the baseline and hits back!

Xia Xing followed up with Bakushe!

The ball hits the net!

3 is better than 0!

Manchester United have won!
In the end, the score of this game is also fixed here.

Although it was just a friendly match, many things were verified through this match.

Without Xia Xing and Pogba on the court, Manchester United basically played [-]-[-] with Everton.

This is similar to the current league rankings of Manchester United and Everton, with similar strengths.

But with two midfield geniuses on the field, Manchester United instantly raised the ball by more than one level.

After this game, Mourinho also confirmed Manchester United's "double midfield organizer" tactical arrangement.

Xia must be used well, and so is Pogba!

After the friendly match ended on August 8, Mourinho gave the players two days off to rest and adjust.

Xia Xing did not stay in Manchester, he went to London.

On the one hand, Aliona has been in London for three days, and some business operations need him to deal with.

On the more important aspect, there is an important game in London tomorrow.

The Community Shield of the 2016-2017 season.

Leicester City won five titles last season, winning the Premier League and the FA Cup at the same time.

According to the regulations, Leicester City will face last season's Premier League runner-up Arsenal.

The game is played at Wembley Stadium.

Facing the all-powerful Leicester City last season, Arsenal played a classic game in this game.

The final result was 3-0, Arsenal won, and they finally won the Community Shield.

Under Arsenal's onslaught, Leicester City had little power to fight back.

Facing Wenger's pass control army, Leicester City's central defense was completely defeated today.

But look at their midfield and you'll understand.

Without Xia Xing, without Kanter, without Cambiasso.

The strongest walls of Leicester City have collapsed, and the new walls are not strong.

The double defensive midfielder composed of Drinkwater and new aid Napolis Mendy cannot resist the Arsenal offensive line led by Sanchez.

Leicester City regrettably lost this game.

In the live broadcast room, Alan Shearer shook his head and sighed.

"Leicester City, which lacks many main stars,

"The strength of this game has been seriously downshifted.
"Especially without xia,

"Leicester City's midfield lacks spirituality in offense and defense.
“The game was lost in the end, and there was nothing we could do about it.

"In the previous two seasons, Leicester City has won two Community Shield trophies,

"But today the three-peat was not achieved.

"For Leicester City fans,

"What a pity the Community Shield..."

(End of this chapter)