Chapter 424 The blow of dimensionality reduction!
The chosen captain.
This is Mourinho's new evaluation of the summer trip now.
In fact, at the beginning of the season, Mourinho asked Xia Xing to serve as the third captain, which had some personal preferences.
Mourinho has two considerations.
On the one hand, Xia Xing was already the third captain of Leicester City, so he agreed to join Manchester United, so he couldn't do anything wrong.
On the other hand, Xia Xing is extremely strong and has a championship temperament. Mourinho hopes that he can become the future banner of Manchester United.
At that time, Mourinho even thought that if Xia Xing was really not popular enough and his status was unstable, then he could even come forward to support him.
But as time went by, these thoughts disappeared.
Because Xia Xing proved his strength!
Xia Xing's frequent wonderful passes have made Xia Xing the favorite midfield teammate of offensive players.
Therefore, Mourinho's idea was good, but in the end he had to give up.
Looking at the energetic summer trip, Mourinho suddenly felt a little pity.
But soon, Manchester United's offense came back.
On January 11, Manchester United faced Hull City in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-finals. The first game was an away game.
On January 7, the FA Cup officially started, and Manchester United played away to the British Championship team Reading in the third round.
What a talented captain!
Next, their iron barrel defense strategy was also somewhat confusing.
This goal occurred in the 5th minute of the game. The opponent Reading conceded the goal before they could find the feeling of the game.
Xia Xing started the game wearing the captain's armband.
The Premier League, EFL Cup and FA Cup are held alternately, and Manchester United has once again entered a stage of intensive competition.
In the last ten minutes, Manchester United's offense was still very fierce.
Mourinho was relaxed and distracted on the sidelines, thinking about the future of the club and himself.
This guy is really awesome!
It's just a good time to practice. Anyway, winning or losing is not that important. It's far worse than the league and the Europa League.
On the pitch, Manchester United players hugged excitedly and enjoyed the joy of scoring.
If Pogba had better physical fitness, Mourinho would actually want him to start.
Although it is also very intensive, compared with the three days of intensive competition before and after Christmas, there is still a little time to breathe.
How nice.
After conceding two goals, Reading has no hesitation now!
What are you waiting for?
Attack quickly!
Next, Reading started a ferocious attack.
This time the ball came from the left side of the center line and flew straight to the right front of the penalty area!
Lingard quickly followed up and shot from outside the penalty area!
Facing Reading, Xia Xing is more familiar with it than all his Manchester United teammates.
Even though the EFL Cup has reached the semi-finals, Mourinho still thinks this way.
If the team takes a big lead, Mourinho may even consider substituting Xia Xing early.
After all, this opponent was Leicester City's biggest enemy in the English Championship, and they fought bloody hard for the chance to be promoted to the Premier League.
On January 21, in the 22nd round of the Premier League, Manchester United played Stoke City away.
On January 27, the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-finals was an away game against Hull City.
"I really want to compete, and I'll be fine!"
And today, Xia Xing cast spells continuously, which made Pogba admire him very much.
Not to mention, their English Championship tactics of high ball and high ball really caused Manchester United's defense a lot of trouble.
Manchester United expands its lead!
And Xia Xing often drops back to participate in defense, making Xia Xing the most trusted partner for defensive players.
1 to 0!
2 to 0!
However, in the end, the score could not be changed again.
Lingard stepped in from the back and pushed the ball into the net!
With only four days left before the victory over West Ham, Mourinho still rested the main players and came on as substitutes against Reading.
After winning against West Ham on January 3, Manchester United finally ended four consecutive draws and regained its domineering feeling at the top of the league.
The score of 6-0 gave Manchester United the last laugh.
Not to mention the upcoming FA Cup match.
Xia Xing's penalty kick move completely moved the French midfielder.
According to his thoughts at the beginning of the season, domestic cup competitions are not too important, and only top young players and substitute players will play.
Just like Sir Alex Ferguson.
On January 16, in the 21st round of the Premier League, Manchester United once again welcomed a double red match at home.
If possible, I really hope this kid can retire at Manchester United!
If that's the case, I wonder how many championships and honors he can bring to Manchester United?
Just when the goalkeeper was attacking, Xia Xing suddenly knocked across the target!
In the 11th minute of the game, Xia Xing made another long-distance pass.
The ball hits the net!
Although Xia Xing still had objections, he could only agree.
"You have been working very hard recently, please take a good rest."
But now, time has passed, Reading is still hanging around in the Championship, but Xia Xing is no longer the young boy who just made his debut in the Championship.
But having said that, if possible, I also hope to stay at Manchester United for a long time.
He doesn't pity Xia Xing, but pity Pogba.
In the 28th minute of the game, Xia Xing suddenly stole the ball in the middle and cut off Reading's attack!
Sprint quickly with the ball!
Knock away two midfield defenders and use your speed to get past a central defender!
There's a chance!
Rashford made a quick move and he made a single shot!
Rush into the penalty area and shoot into the far corner!
The ball hit the net!
In the next period of time, Manchester United once again faced a third-line battle.
As soon as the game started, Xia Xing made a long diagonal pass, accurately tearing apart the defense!
Manchester United broke the deadlock at the start!
Not to mention Xia Xing's personal charm, humility, low-key, and hard work, which have won him the love of his teammates.
But he didn't have a good solution, and it was not appropriate to come forward to comfort him now.
Xia Xing starts the first half and will be substituted at halftime regardless of the team's situation.
On this domestic cup stage, give Pogba more opportunities as a playmaker.
Reading players were hesitating, and Xia Xing helped them make a choice.
Twenty days, five games, an average of one game every four days.
Should you defend first and not lose the ball, or rush forward and try to equalize as soon as possible?
After all, we lost the ball first, what should we do next?
During the halftime break, Mourinho saw that Pogba was not in a good mood.
The assist that Pogba just reciprocated also proved his sincere gratitude to Xia Xing.
Despite this, Mourinho still has to carefully consider the team's lineup rotation.
However, after the game against West Ham, Pogba's physical fitness declined seriously. If he is forced to appear in this game, the next series of games will be affected.
"There's really nothing I can do to you..."
Except for the summer trip.
"Coach, I still want to play!"
In the end, Mourinho and Xia Xing made an agreement.
It’s great to think about it!
There was even no chance to attack for ten minutes.
Simply, he influenced a teammate who was extremely competitive with him.
West Ham, who originally thought they could score points in an upset, ended up being defeated by Manchester United and left the field frustrated.
3 to 0!
Manchester United scores another goal!
Less than 30 minutes into the game, Manchester United secured the victory under the leadership of Xia Xing!
Xia Xing scored a hat trick of assists!
Mourinho laughed and applauded on the sidelines of the pitch.
This guy plays for a British Championship team, which is simply a dimensionality-reducing blow!
(End of chapter)
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