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Chapter 375 An Evenly Matched Old Rivalry

Just after the start of the second half, Manchester City equalized the score.

2:2.

It was a wonderful match from Manchester City and a defensive error by Manchester United.

The one who made the mistake was the left back Ashley Young.

At this time, Ashley Young was a little dazed, and he looked at Mourinho on the sidelines of the court.

Mourinho is watching him too.

Ashley Young had mixed feelings in his heart.

I'm wrong.

In the locker room just now, Mourinho didn't pay attention to his instructions to himself.

Unexpectedly, shortly after the start of the second half, they encountered trouble.

This time the score was equalized, and I have a heavy responsibility.

Maybe Mourinho will replace me...

But he was wrong.

Not only did Mourinho not replace Ashley Young, he didn't even criticize him.

He called Xia Xing to the sidelines and gave some instructions.

Xia Xing ran back to the field and communicated with Herrera and Ashley Young.

"Boss said just now, let's defend regionally, don't press too high, and don't blindly mark people. Their offensive speed is very fast, and their individual skills are also very good. We don't have an advantage in one-on-one."

"understand!"

Herrera nodded and he began to lean to the left in proper position.

Because the right forward Nolito is average, compared to Aguero and Sterling, it is still slightly insufficient.

Guardiola advocated the introduction of him, but he did not perform at the top of the Premier League.

So it is enough for Fellaini and Valencia to defend him.

Even David Silva is not the kind who likes to go it alone with the ball, he is better at organizing and passing the ball.

In the end, it was up to Aguero and Sterling to solve the problem.

Therefore, the focus of Manchester United's approach in this game is still on the left.

After conceding the ball due to a mistake, Ashley Young has obviously improved a lot.

For the next period of time, he was very active in defending Sterling.

In several fights, he failed to let his opponent get cheap.

Although Ashley Young is now 31 years old, but the speed is still the same.

You know, he was a winger at the fast horse level in England.

Even if it is not the peak state, then the speed is not at a disadvantage.

Facing the little brother of the England national team, Ashley Young did his best!

For the next period of time, Sterling continued to exert force, but it was still fruitless.

Either the ball is intercepted or the ball is knocked off the touchline.

As a speed forward, Sterling's physical disadvantage is obvious.

Not to mention comparing with strong men like Xia Xing, even compared with Ashley Yang, he was still two grades behind.

At the 68th minute of the game, Manchester City began to make substitution adjustments.

Guardiola played three cards in one breath and used up all the substitutions.

Nolito left front left, Sane came on.

Fernandinho is off and Gundogan is on.

Otamendi off, Stones on.

With this continuous substitution adjustment, Guardiola is somewhat adventurous.

Even the formation has undergone some changes.

As Guardiola's new aid, Sane's breakthrough ability is his biggest highlight.

Guardiola hopes that he can seize the opportunity of the physical decline of Manchester United players, and form a left and right echo with Sterling to attack Manchester United's wings.

Gundogan is excellent both offensively and defensively, especially his shooting and passing abilities, which are better than Fernandinho's. Sending him on the field also adds an offensive point in the midfield.

But in this way, the team's defense in the middle is slightly insufficient.

But it doesn't matter, Stones played.

When Stones was introduced, it was naturally used as a line of defense in the future.

But on the training ground, Guardiola was surprised to find that Stones has the potential to become an excellent midfielder!
His feeling seems to be somewhat similar to Bayern's Ram!
So during this period, Guardiola has been training Stones in all directions on the training ground.

At this moment, he replaced Otamendi. Although he is a defender, Guardiola gave him the full strength and responsibility to participate in the defense of the midfield.

This is a test for him and an opportunity for him.

Stones understood.

After the three substitutions were used up, Guardiola let out a sigh of relief.

Then it depends on the performance of the players.

At the same time, Mourinho also made substitution adjustments.

He just asked all the substitute players to warm up, but he didn't rush to change, just wanted to see how Guardiola was going to change.

Now, Mourinho responded quickly and also used three substitutions.

Mkhitaryan went off and Rashford came off the bench.

Rooney went off and Lingard came off the bench.

Valencia went off and Damian came off the bench.

Three substitutions were also used!
The fate of Mkhitaryan and Rooney was due to physical reasons, so newcomers were replaced.

Rashford countered sharply and was an important offensive point.

Lingard is active in running and has excellent offense and defense, stirring up Manchester City's midfield.

The right-back Valencia is strong offensively and weak defensively, and his physical fitness has declined. Now in order to defend Sane, he has sent the steady Italian full-back Damian.

These substitutions are very meaningful, and they are tit-for-tat with Guardiola's substitutions!
As old rivals, the coaches of the two teams are very familiar with both sides.

Especially Mourinho, who has spent a lot of time studying Guardiola's tactics over the years.

Returning to the Premier League this time is bound to beat Guardiola again!
Go all out!

Now the game has come to 70 minutes, and in the last 10 minutes, the Manchester City duo fought it out!

During this time, several new aids from both sides were very active.

For Manchester City, Sane has used his speed and breakthrough to get a chance for the second time.

Damian, who came off the bench, had already worked hard, but he also broke through twice.

Although it didn't result in a goal, the shot was also very threatening.

De Gea did a great job.

And Gundogan's scheduling in the midfield has greatly increased the offensive strength of Manchester City's midfield.

David Silva, De Bruyne, and Gundogan, the combination of these three has rich imagination and sharp passing!
Sterling's forced kick from the right was blocked by Ashley Young again.

During this period, Ashley Young's performance was world-class!

In fact, he is very clear that if it is reasonable, Mourinho can choose to replace him.

After all, just because of his mistake, he lost the ball.

But Mourinho didn't.

He still believed in himself and gave himself a chance to continue fighting on the court.

Ashley Young keeps this encouragement and respect in his heart!

At this time, he squeezed hard again and forcibly poked the ball out!
Sterling was intercepted and Manchester City's offense was destroyed!
At this time, the ball landed at Xia Xing's feet!
The Manchester City team pressed up, and there was a large gap behind them!
It's a great opportunity to fight back!

Without hesitation, Ashley Yang sprinted quickly and accelerated along the left lane!
No matter what the result of this counterattack is, at least I will do my best to protect it!
Xia will definitely help the team overtake the score again!

He can do it!

I also have to go all out!

(End of this chapter)