Football: Starting from being abandoned by Barcelona

After the derby between Manchester City and Manchester United, major British media have commented and analyzed the game.

The Guardian: "Manchester City's victory at Old Trafford is not just an ordinary league victory, it is more like a declaration.

Guardiola's team has shown all opponents that they are the strongest contender for the Premier League title this season.

Li Lei's goal is undoubtedly the key to this game. This striker from China is rewriting the history of the Premier League with his own strength."

The Times: "Manchester City's performance is perfect.

From the starting lineup to the tactical arrangement, from the players' performance to the on-the-spot response, Guardiola has demonstrated his wisdom as a world-class coach.

And Li Lei, the 'Oriental Pearl' created by Guardiola himself, is becoming a new idol of Manchester City.

His goal not only won the game for Manchester City, but also won respect for Asian football. "

"Daily Mail": "For Manchester United, this is a wake-up call.

Their defeat at home exposed the team's lack of lineup depth and tactical flexibility.

Van Gaal needs to find a solution as soon as possible, otherwise, Manchester United may find it difficult to get a satisfactory result this season.

In contrast, Manchester City's prospects are bright. They have strength, depth, and a 'secret weapon' like Li Lei. They are the biggest favorites for the Premier League championship this season. "

"Mirror": "Li Lei, this name is destined to be remembered in the history of the Premier League.

He is not only an outstanding player, but also a cultural symbol and a symbol of an era.

His existence proves that football is a sport without borders. Anyone who has enough talent and hard work can shine on this stage.

Manchester City is fortunate to have such a player. Their future is destined to be closely linked with Li Lei. "

"Sky Sports": "This game is a battle of technology and tactics. The contest is a duel of will and courage.

Manchester City showed the quality of a championship team, and they have the ability to make key performances at critical moments.

And Li Lei is undoubtedly the brightest star of this game.

He not only contributed the only goal of the game, but also showed extraordinary leadership at critical moments.

He has become the soul of Manchester City and an indispensable part of Guardiola's tactical system. "

After the derby with Manchester United, Manchester City led the standings with 9 wins and 1 loss in the first 10 rounds and 27 points, followed by Arsenal with 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses and 22 points.

And Li Lei once again topped the scorer list with his recent outstanding performance.

The victory of the Manchester derby brought great encouragement to the entire Manchester City team.

The fans are still immersed in the joy of defeating their old rivals, but for Guardiola and his players, this is just a milestone in a long season.

Next, a more intensive schedule is waiting for them.

Just three days after the derby, Manchester City will face Crystal Palace in the second round of the League Cup.

And just three days later, they will go to Spain to compete with Barcelona in the Champions League group stage.

Such a dense schedule has put Guardiola's player rotation and tactical deployment under severe test.

"We don't have much time to celebrate the victory in the derby," Guardiola said at the press conference after the game.

"Crystal Palace and Barcelona are both very good opponents, and we must go all out."

"Every game is important, whether it is the league, the cup, or the Champions League, we must strive for victory."

But Guardiola also knows that playing high-intensity games continuously in such a short period of time is a huge challenge to the players' physical and mental fitness.

Reasonable choices must be made according to the status of each player.

"We have a strong lineup, and every player has the ability to play," Guardiola continued.

"But we must also be careful to avoid unnecessary injuries due to excessive fatigue."

"I will make the most appropriate arrangements according to the situation of each player."

This is undoubtedly a test of Guardiola's coaching ability.

He needs to find a balance between rotation and stability, to ensure the team's combat effectiveness and take care of the status of each player.

Especially for key players like Li Lei, Guardiola needs to consider carefully.

Whether it is Li Lei's outstanding performance in the derby or his performance in previous events, he has become an indispensable part of the team.

But continuous high-intensity games may also bring him too much burden.

"Li Lei is a very professional player, he always goes all out," Guardiola commented.

"But we also need to be responsible for his health. I will keep in close communication with the medical team to ensure that he plays every game in the best condition. "

In the face of such a dense schedule, Guardiola needs to exert all his wisdom and leadership.

He not only needs to motivate the players, but also mobilize everyone's enthusiasm.

It is also necessary to formulate appropriate tactics according to the characteristics of the opponent, and make timely adjustments during the game to deal with various emergencies.

This is a huge challenge, but also an opportunity to show strength.

On October 29, Manchester City ushered in the second round of the League Cup, and their opponent was Crystal Palace.

This game is both a challenge and an opportunity for Guardiola and his players.

Li Lei, sitting on the bench, stared at the court intently.

He knew that he might be called up at any time.

Despite his outstanding performance in the previous derby, Guardiola decided to let him wait on the bench in this game.

"Li, you must be ready at any time. "Guardiola said to him before the game.

"We can't underestimate any opponent. If the situation is not right, I will let you play."

Li Lei nodded. He fully understood Guardiola's decision.

Although the League Cup is not as important as the Premier League and the Champions League, every game requires full effort.

And Guardiola also needs to give other players some opportunities to play in such a game.

The game started, and Manchester City's starting lineup was adjusted on a large scale.

Some players who rarely start in normal times have been given the opportunity to start.

But this does not mean that Manchester City will relax their vigilance.

On the sidelines, Guardiola frowned and stared at the situation on the field.

Every decision of his own may affect the direction of the game.

At this time, the players on the bench were very relaxed, because the starting players on the field did perform well when facing Crystal Palace.