Star Card System

Chapter 428: You let me go again? No!

At the post-match press conference, Klopp looked unhappy.

Klopp was in a very bad mood after learning that Arsenal had won another game played at the same time.

The fourth place position is gone!

Fxxk!

Looking at the excited reporters, Klopp snorted coldly.

"I like passionate football and don't like this kind of conservative tactics.

“Even if I were to win this way, I would be unhappy.

"If defense is the mainstream of international football, then football will not deserve the title of the world's largest sport."

These words were directed at Mourinho's conservative tactics.

But Mourinho didn't care.

“Football matches are victories in peaceful times, who cares whether they look good or not?

“Winning is always the way to go!

“Our team finally won today, and I’m very happy!

"This is enough!

“The club invited me here to win, not to look good!

"Otherwise, fans might as well go to the model catwalk. That's better than football!"

Mourinho responded mercilessly and showed no mercy.

In fact, Mourinho and Klopp had always had a good relationship before they became league rivals.

Especially Real Madrid's Mourinho and Dortmund's Klopp, the two often express their goodwill from afar.

But since becoming Premier League rivals, the two have often bickered.

Even though they had just exchanged some polite words before the game, it didn't stop them from mocking each other now.

Such is the position between rival managers.

But Mourinho won, and that was enough.

Earned the right to breathe.

Regardless of the fact that Manchester United currently dominates the league, has qualified for the Europa League, and has entered the final of the English League Cup, for Manchester United fans, the two double clubs every season are definitely the top priority.

As long as Liverpool can be killed, this is even more important than winning the Champions League final.

Winning against Liverpool put Mourinho in a great mood and made the entire Manchester United team very excited.

Five days later, in the 22nd round of the Premier League against Stoke City, Manchester United once again won a big victory.

This game was still played with all the main players, Mourinho did not rotate.

In this game, in addition to Xia Xing being still stable, Pogba once again performed a wonderful performance.

One pass and one shot helped Manchester United stabilize their victory in the first half.

Especially the direct kick that assisted Mkhitaryan, even Xia Xing couldn't help but applaud!

Beautifully delivered!

After Pogba received the pass from the backcourt, he paused for a moment and calculated the running route and time of his teammates in his mind.

A long pass and accurately found Mkhitaryan!

These are all the results of working hard on the training ground every day!

Fully understand the speed and running habits of your teammates!

After Mkhitaryan received the ball, he easily shook away the defense and pushed the ball into the net.

1 to 0!

Manchester United scored first!

Ten minutes later, Xia Xing got the ball from the left.

He continuously controlled, attracted the defense, and then suddenly took a shot!

The ball passed through the crowd and found Pogba accurately!

Pogba sprinted quickly and cooperated with Xia Xing tacitly!

About 30 meters away from the goal, Pogba did not hesitate!

Lift your feet and shoot hard!

The ball hits the net!

The score expanded again!

2 to 0!

At the end of the first half, thanks to Pogba's wonderful performance, Manchester United took a two-goal lead.

Mourinho was in a good mood on the sidelines.

But he was a little confused about Xia Xing's situation.

When the players returned to the locker room, Mourinho stopped Xia Xing, who was the last to leave.

"Coach, what's wrong with you?"

"Xia, I've noticed in the last few games that you often take the initiative to hand over offensive organization rights to Pogba."

"Yes coach, I do."

"What is going on? Are you worried about Pogba's mentality, so are you trying to balance it? Xiao, as a player, you don't need to be like this. I will do the balancing work. You just have to ensure that you perform at your best. "

Looking at Mourinho's serious expression, Xia Xing explained seriously.

"Coach, I do relinquish control of the offense at the appropriate times;

“It’s not just about compassion and concern, it’s also about tactical considerations.

"Pogba's form sometimes has ups and downs, and you can see that, too.

“When I’m in a bad state, there’s something wrong with that…

“But when he’s in good form, his offensive organization ability is not inferior to mine.

"So every time I find that he is in good condition and has a strong desire to attack,

"I will always retreat a little bit in an appropriate position to give him some offensive opportunities.

“In this way, he can bring out his greatest strength.

“The overall strength of the team can also be balanced to maximize.

"And when I find that he is in average condition, I will quickly position myself, squeeze him away, and regain control of the offense.

“This is a way to ensure that the team is always under control and never out of control.

"Not only that, what I gave away was only the offensive organization rights, not the overall organization rights of the team.

“Especially the rhythm of offense and defense and the organization of defense are all under my firm control.

"So you can rest assured that I will definitely change according to the situation on the court.

"And we will stick to the tactical arrangements you gave us and complete the mission with both quality and quantity!"

Looking at Xia Xing's sincere eyes, Mourinho didn't know what to say for a moment.

After a long time, he patted his shoulder vigorously.

"Xia, come and listen to the tactical analysis meeting of the coaching staff. Although you are still very young, you really have the talent to coach the team. Your understanding of football is far beyond your peers, and even clearer than many head coaches. You can find the best balance between your condition, Pogba's condition and the overall strength of the team, so that the team can play to its maximum strength. You have done a great job in this regard. Come on, young man, you have a bright future..."

In the second half, Carragher praised Pogba in the live broadcast room.

"Pogba is in excellent form recently. The one pass and one shot in the first half made this game completely suspenseful. He is the best player of the game!"

But as soon as the voice fell, Stoke City scored!

In a counterattack opportunity, Manchester United's goal was in chaos, and the opponent's striker, Barcelona's old player Bojan, shot into the net!

2 to 1!

Bojan's clever shot caught the Manchester United defense off guard!

Stoke City scored a goal!

Manchester United players were a little confused.

After the restart, they didn't find their form quickly.

At this time, Stoke City launched another attack!

A sudden 45-degree long pass from the left!

Throughout the first half, Stoke City often made such passes, but they were not very accurate.

But this time, it accurately bypassed Manchester United's defense and found the tall striker Crouch!

Crouch in the penalty area jumped high and headed the ball!