"Ferguson cannot focus all his attention on this final. They are currently entangled with Chelsea and Arsenal in the league, and the Champions League will start soon, so they will not give their best in this game. This is
Our only chance." Noriya said to Benali.
"It's hard to imagine that a coach like Ferguson would make a mistake in the final." Benali shook his head.
"Ferguson is also a human being, and there will be things he cannot take care of. To be honest, Manchester United this year has declined as a whole. Ronaldo's departure has left them lacking the most important firepower. Of course, Rooney can be promoted up front.
To make up for such a loss, who can make up for Rooney's loss of organizational connection? Irving? It was possible five years ago, and the Irving now is not the Irving he was then." Noriya said.
"Their goalkeeper also..." Benelli said after thinking for a while.
"Yes, Van der Sar has been absent for a long time. Although the substitute goalkeeper Kuszak performed well, he is not a top goalkeeper like Van der Sar. This is something we can take advantage of. Ferdinand is also injured and absent, although he is about to return.
But the Champions League is about to start, and Ferguson will not risk him being injured again. Vidic is a top central defender, but he is slow. No matter who is paired with him, other central defenders cannot fill the gap.
This flaw. Manchester United's current defense is the most vulnerable it has been in recent years, and this is our opportunity!"
Having said this, Ji Ya waved his fist fiercely: "Fight them with offense! Let them see where Southampton's offense is so strong! Constant running, constant confrontation, wear them out! Ours
The physical exertion is not as high as that of Manchester United. Although we play more games, our opponents are not on the same level!"
Benelli nodded involuntarily. Indeed, in terms of game density, Southampton may be a little higher, but most of their opponents are English League One teams. Manchester United's game density will not be much better. Every game
They all need to go all out. In terms of physical fitness, Southampton may actually have an advantage.
"But we have to use running to take advantage. I'm afraid it's a bit difficult. Are our physical fitness that good?" Benali asked in surprise.
"We have to fight no matter what, otherwise we won't have a chance. Constantly attack and apply pressure to deal with their relatively weak defense line, and then reduce the threat of their offense through running, and use a war of attrition to bring the performance of both sides to a relatively low level.
Under the circumstances...this is our tactic for this game. Only in this way can we have a chance to defeat the powerful Manchester United!" Ji Ya waved his fist and said loudly.
The tactics for dealing with Manchester United were thus decided.
For the Southampton players, they are extremely looking forward to the next game - that's Manchester United, that's the League Cup final, that's Wembley Stadium!
Playing at Wembley Stadium is the ultimate dream of many players playing in the UK.
In addition to being the home stadium of the England national team, only a few club games can be played in this stadium.
That is the finals of all domestic cup competitions and the finals of the play-offs.
In other words, if you want to compete here, you can only compete here if you qualify for the finals of a certain competition.
From this perspective, this stadium is a stadium in England that specializes in producing champions!
For Southampton's players, "playing at Wembley" was something they could never imagine before, but now, they have the qualification!
This made many people so excited that they stayed up all night.
Fortunately, Ji Ya noticed this, arrived in London two days in advance, and booked a hotel for them to adjust well. Otherwise, they would definitely lose the game without even playing it...
After being scolded by Ji Ya, the players obediently performed good recovery training and slept the day before the game. They appeared in front of Ji Ya in high spirits the next day.
"Seeing you like this makes me feel a little relieved. You won't be weak in the game and have no temper at all when you lose." Ji Ya said.
The players all laughed sheepishly...
It was really embarrassing to be like this yesterday.
"Okay, when you become Premier League players in the future, you will have the opportunity to come to London several times every year. Now, just make your mind up and think about the game."
Ji Ya continued to speak.
The calm look on his face gradually calmed down the mentality of the players. Indeed, they have only reached the finals. Before they can win the championship, they still have to overcome the giant Manchester United.
They all know the reputation of Manchester United, but at this time, they only want to defeat Manchester United and win the first national championship in their careers!
Although the League Cup is the most inconspicuous among the top competitions in England and is far less important than the League and FA Cup, it is also a serious official cup honor that the top teams in the country will participate in!
If you win the championship, you can play in the Europa League next season!
You must know that Southampton, these low-level league players, minor league players, French second division scum... the top league is out of reach for them, let alone European competitions!
Whether it is Giroud or Lambert, Mkhitaryan or Lallana, they have always had the desire for European competitions.
Now, I finally have this opportunity.
In fact, Noriya was also very excited.
This is also an opportunity for him to make a leap.
In the coaching industry, he is still a newcomer, but having a champion next to him makes it different.
Although many champions of various kinds are born every year, in the huge coaching industry, there are still not many coaches who can win championships.
Just like Allardyce, who played against Ji Ya before, "Big Sam" is now fifty-six years old. He started coaching in 1994. It has been fifteen years now, but he has not even won any decent championship - he
He is already considered a head coach at the top of the pyramid in England. He has coached a Premier League team for a long time, but he still cannot be called a "championship coach".
It can be seen that winning a decent championship may be very simple for some coaches, but for most coaches, it is something that requires a lifetime of pursuit.
"I will definitely win many championships in the future."
Ji Ya encouraged himself like this: "In this case, there is no better start than defeating a legendary coach like Ferguson and winning my first official championship honor! I must get such a good start!
