Star card system.

Mendes drank some wine and relaxed.

Xia Xing was in a great mood after winning the game. His face was flushed with excitement even without drinking.

The conversation was more casual.

Xia Xing suddenly asked: "What is coach Mourinho doing?"

Mendes smiled: "Is that guy still not answering your phone?"

"Yes, yes. I don't answer the phone. I only send messages occasionally."

"That stubborn guy."

Mendes drained the beer in his hand and shook his head slightly.

"Although he had a falling out with the club this time, it was indeed him who took the initiative to resign.

"So in his heart, he always feels that he is a little sorry for you.

"Especially you, he promised you a future, but he didn't take you to achieve a better future.

"That's why he feels guilty all the time and is too embarrassed to answer your call."

Xia Xing shook his head.

"I never blamed coach Mourinho,

“He was very good to me, a very good coach and a very good big brother.

"But despite this, he still can't decide many things.

"Especially at Manchester United, the situation is complicated and confusing.

"It's like this for me as a player, but it's even harder for him as a head coach.

"I understand him."

Mendes patted Xia Xing on the shoulder happily: "If Jose hears what you say, he will be extremely moved. He is a crying guy, haha."

Xia Xing also smiled: "Really? I rarely see him cry. I really want to see him and talk to him all night long and have a good chat."

"Are you just talking about feelings?"

"Of course not, I also want to talk about tactics and team development."

"Shouldn't we talk to Solskjaer about this?"

"I'm not that familiar with him, and some of our ideas are somewhat different."

"for example?"

"For example, I am very confused about the appointment of Pogba and Martial."

"hehe."

Mendes laughed.

He drank another beer and burped.

"Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, he is a good manager but not a good coach."

"Oh? Why do you say that?"

"Because, he is very good at managing the team. I am talking about comprehensive management ability. He is even better. He is also good at dealing with different types of management, players and coaches. He can make everyone happy. And he knows people well. Shan Ren, the recent promotion of young people has also been very effective, especially the kid Greenwood, I think he has a bright future."

"But you're saying he's not a good coach?"

"Yes, it would be Manchester United's luck if he can be a sporting director. He is very suitable for this position. But as a head coach, he still lacks some courage. Not to mention Mourinho's kind of radicalism, even if he is Ancelotti and Ranieri also have the ruthlessness of a strong man to break his wrist at critical moments. Solskjaer does not have that, he is more gentle, which is detrimental to the long-term development of the team, especially for a team that aspires to reach the top of Europe. For a super wealthy family, this is definitely a bad thing.”

"You think so?"

"Yes, that's my point of view. So I think Manchester United will definitely sign a long-term contract with him in the future. This is normal. After all, Manchester United's performance has improved now, and the overall atmosphere under his leadership is very good. This is worth a job." Formal contract. However, he will not stay too long. Because the personal problems of Pogba and Martial have only been covered up and have not been resolved. And he has not used you to the extreme, which proves The team's upper limit is limited. Take this Champions League competition as an example, it is estimated that it will be difficult for Manchester United to enter the quarterfinals."

Mendes may have drunk too much today and spoke a little casually.

Xia Xing knew that there was actually something else.

That's why Mourinho complained.

This team was built by Mourinho, especially the team with Xia Xing as the core, which laid the foundation for six championships.

Seeing Mourinho leaving the game with such regret, Mendes was also in a bad mood.

Looking at the drunken Mendes, Xia Xing helped him to the guest room and lay down to rest.

He also returned to the room.

Lying in bed, I felt a little insomnia. On the one hand, the excitement of the game has not passed, and on the other hand, it is also because of what Mendes said just now.

Xia Xing even has a feeling that after Mourinho leaves the team, Manchester United will be further and further away from the right direction in the future.

And his future at Manchester United is also buried in the fog, and he can't see the way forward clearly.

Let's wait and see what the future holds...

Returning to Manchester from Leicester City, Xia Xing quickly returned to the intense training rhythm.

Because the Champions League knockout rounds are coming.

Mendes told him that it would be difficult for Manchester United to even reach the quarterfinals this time.

Although Xia Xing was full of confidence in the team, he also felt extremely pressured.

Especially their opponent, the powerful Paris Saint-Germain.

Six days later, Manchester United ushered in the twenty-sixth round of the Premier League, an away game against Fulham.

In this game, Manchester United once again won 3-0.

Martial received an assist from Xia Xing and scored twice, helping the team take the lead early.

Martial was very active in this game and ran out of both opportunities.

Xia Xing's passing was just right.

This made Xia Xing nod his head.

As long as he plays well, the French striker still has a lot of potential.

Herrera made a long shot to seal the victory.

Herrera, who is approaching the end of his contract, has not relaxed at all and still goes all out to deal with every appearance.

The professional attitude is respectable.

There was no difficulty in this game, and Manchester United once again scored three points.

Next, the key battle finally arrived.

For Solskjaer, the two rounds against Paris are very crucial.

This will determine whether he can get a long-term contract.

The team is now ranked sixth in the league and has qualified.

Next up is the Champions League results.

Even if the team has no signings during the winter transfer period, and even if the team has many problems, the club still believes that the team can at least enter the quarterfinals.

This is their bottom line.

If they lose to Paris and are eliminated, Solskjaer will most likely pack up and leave.

So in these two rounds, Solskjaer is bound to win!

The whole team is strong and ready to go.

Solskjaer also vowed.

Facing reporters, he made bold statements: "We are confident that we can defeat all opponents. You must know that we are the defending champions!"

Everything is ready and everything goes well together.

However, there is still a small problem.

That is when Pogba found Solskjaer and asked that this game continue to be the core of the offense on the field.

This……

"Coach, please trust me, I will definitely bring goals and victory to the team!"

Looking at the confident Pogba, Solskjaer couldn't say anything.

His goal in leading the team has always been to be stable and gentle, so he naturally does not want to cause discord between the generals and the generals on this issue.

"Okay, I promise you..." (End of Chapter)