spnManchester United went to Russia. Before the team set out, the media reported that Manchester United was missing many key players.
Forward Wayne Rooney may miss Manchester United's Champions League group match away to CSKA Moscow because his first child may be born during the game.
Coleen's due date is after this game, and Rooney hopes that his wife will not give birth early on October 21 so that he can travel to Russia with the team.
However, if there is any chance that Coleen will have a baby early, Rooney will stay with her. He said: "It is a long journey to Moscow and I hope that I will be there when my baby is born. Of course, if everything goes according to plan,
I will go there and play for Manchester United because the club pay me to play football."
Manchester United has won 8 consecutive victories in all competitions. After the Champions League match against CSKA Moscow, they have another important Premier League game - an away game against Liverpool on October 25. There was news that Rooney may also be involved in this.
games. If his child is born between these two games, Manchester United should not be short of this super shooter.[
The media's speculation was a bit too optimistic. When setting off, the media did not see the little fat man at all.
Manchester United officially announced that Giggs will most likely miss the UEFA Champions League group stage away game against CSKA Moscow due to injury, while Evra and Rooney are still uncertain whether they can play in this key game.
In the league match against Bolton last weekend, Giggs played extremely well, but he suffered a leg injury due to a collision. Although the injury was not serious, Giggs, who is about to turn 36, is very likely to miss the away game against CSKA Moscow.
In the Champions League, after all, Manchester United will face a key battle with Liverpool in the Premier League next weekend.
Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed in an interview with Manchester United's official TV station that Giggs is likely to miss the game against CSKA Moscow. If he cannot recover in time, Giggs may even miss this Sunday's English derby against Liverpool.
"Giggs has a slight injury and is doubtful for playing in the Champions League group stage on Wednesday; Evra, we will have to take a look tomorrow, and he is not sure whether he can play now. There is no problem with Lee's condition, he will appear in
Russia, Wayne Rooney, we are trying to get him ready for Wednesday's game; I hope Vidic will be unfit to play for the team, but he will definitely be ready for the league game against Liverpool."
For Manchester United, although the Luzhniki Stadium was a blessed place for them to win the Holy Cup in the 2007-08 season, the Russian team has always been the nemesis of the Red Devils. In the previous 5 times they faced clubs from Russia, they had 4 draws and 1 loss and still won.
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The news that comes one after another makes everyone worried, but the media sometimes makes more speculations. The specific situation depends on the actual situation on the day of boarding.
However, a somewhat staggering scene appeared. This time what the media reported was all true. Manchester United was a bit embarrassed when they went to CSKA Moscow. The weekend's league was a strong dialogue with Liverpool. Ferguson wanted this
What we do is to make the existing injured recover as soon as possible. Rooney, Giggs, Evra, Fletcher and Park Ji-sung will all stay at Old Trafford. In the past five trips to Russia, Manchester United has not won.
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On Monday afternoon, British time, Manchester United boarded a flight to Moscow. None of the five people mentioned above showed up at the airport. After the league match with Bolton last weekend, Ferguson was the first to reveal that Giggs was destined for this round of the Champions League. "Giggs was kicked."
For a moment, he may be absent." Sir Alex also mentioned Rooney and Evra, "We are letting Rooney play for the weekend league game.
To prepare, I have to look at Evra's situation, he may also be absent." There is news that Rooney gave up this round of the Champions League because his wife Coleen was about to give birth. This statement was refuted by Sir Alex Ferguson."
That was not considered, but when you have a calf injury you have to be careful not to rush it or you may not be able to play for weeks."
Sir Alex Ferguson filled up the front line with Macheda and Welbeck to replace Rooney. Fortunately, Li Yu traveled with the team without any problems.
As for Evra's absence, O'Shea is likely to serve as the left back to provide emergency relief. Vidic's early return also gives Sir Alex Ferguson more confidence in his trip to Moscow.
The absence of many main players gave CSKA coach Ramos hope.
The Spanish coach once had a failed experience at Tottenham, and now hopes to use Manchester United to rectify his reputation. "For me, this is a special game. I spent some time in England. I came here not long ago, Russian football
It's completely different from Spain and England, but the enthusiasm is just as high. No one doubts that Manchester United is the favorite in the group, but so far, they have not been convincing in winning the group stage, and we have every chance to cause them trouble."
The artificial turf at the Luzhniki Stadium, CSKA's home ground, was also considered by coach Ramos to be a weapon against enemies. However, Ferguson dismissed this. "I don't think the stadium in Moscow is a problem. Luton and Queens Park Rangers
We used this kind of artificial turf a long time ago and we always played well on it. We have a good record on this kind of ground. The problem is just with the bad artificial turf. The stadium in Moscow is much better."
Both the media and Ferguson himself have pinned their greatest expectations on Li Yu for this away game. In the away game, Manchester United is suspected to have a single forward configuration and focus on the midfield position. However, the media
I'm still worried that Li Yu will have some discomfort when he plays on the artificial grass at the Luzhniki Stadium for the first time, which will affect his performance!
But Li Yu didn't care. Being surrounded and disturbed by the media now was a kind of relaxation for him. At least it was good to be in a good mood.
Now for the so-called entertainment media, especially
In the end, the performance and strength on the field will speak for themselves. The more you talk, the better it will be. The decision will be made on the field. This is what Li Yu thinks. However, it is impossible for him to tell the media, isn't this going to ruin other people's jobs?
When he arrived in Russia, Li Yu also experienced what it was like to be in a world of ice and fire. It was still relatively hot in the UK, but when he arrived in Russia, the weather was already close to 0 degrees. When he just came out of the cabin, he shrank subconsciously.
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This is not surprising. The weather in Russia is like this. Manchester United has already taken measures to keep out the cold. When Manchester United players appear in front of the media, they are all covered up, especially Valencia.
He was wearing a hat and a scarf, so I thought he was here for skiing, not to play football.
Li Yu also felt that Valencia was a bit too embarrassing. Just when he was about to turn around and joke with Nani, he found that the Portuguese's gums were fighting.
What else can I say? If the guy behind him didn't want to look cool, he might have covered it up even more than Valencia.
In fact, Li Yu is also making a fuss. He grew up in Yanjing, and has experienced low temperature weather. But Nani and Valencia are Portuguese and Ecuadorian. They both grew up in a country with spring all year round. Come here
Of course I’m not used to it!
The weather is the biggest problem for Manchester United players. The temperature difference is really big. Just look at the two masked black men in the Manchester United team. Nani covered himself up more exaggeratedly than Valencia when he got on the bus!
Manchester United will only stay in Russia for two days. The only adaptation training is in the afternoon. The game will be at noon the next day. After the game, Manchester United will leave Russia immediately.
Adaptation training has no effect. The Russian side has arranged an indoor stadium, and there will be no Luzhniki Stadium, the venue for tomorrow's competition.
Although the Manchester United club was somewhat reluctant in this regard, the Russians were obviously deliberately making things difficult for the visiting team, and Manchester United had no good way to deal with them.
Due to fatigue from the journey, I jogged for a while and briefly moved my body. The only training before the game was over.
Ferguson had already expected this situation before he left for the expedition. He had already practiced what he should have practiced in the UK, and there was nothing to practice when he came here. He and Li Yu had the same idea. See you on the field then.
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Although the game was in the afternoon, the temperature at the venue was only 3 degrees Celsius. Nani and Valencia's warm-up before the game had no effect. Both long-sleeved jerseys and gloves were worn on the field.
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Fortunately, Li Yu is similar to the Russian players. He appears in people's sight wearing a short-sleeved jersey. He is the most frost-resistant person in the Manchester United team. He can be seen at a glance without the commentator saying anything.
This is the first meeting between Manchester United and CSKA Moscow. However, the Red Devils have won 5 games, 4 draws and 1 loss against Russian clubs before. CSKA Moscow has been undefeated in the last 5 times they have faced Premier League clubs.
, but the Luzhniki Stadium can also be regarded as a blessed place for Manchester United. In the 2007\08 season, Manchester United relied on penalty kicks to defeat Chelsea and win the Holy Grail.
Manchester United's starting lineup is almost the same as what the media predicted before, with Li Yu serving as the only attacking arrow in this game.
After the game started, Valencia may have wanted to get rid of the trouble caused by the bad weather in Russia as soon as possible. His Manchester United team was extremely active on the left, Ecuador ran actively, and his figure was running all over the left.
Manchester United's first shot in this game came from his pass.
After Valencia broke through and attracted the attention of the opponent's defense, it suddenly moved a wide range of shots. Nani directly chose to meet the ball and shoot from the edge of the penalty area. Unfortunately, the shot went high and went directly into the stands.
The Russian fans were very excited. A bearded fan grabbed the ball and put it in his clothes without saying a word to return it.[
The fans in the audience immediately started cheering. Nani also felt that his shot was a bit outrageous and scratched his head in embarrassment.
2 minutes later, CSKA immediately used its own offensive, causing hundreds of Manchester United fans who came to Russia with the team to scream in surprise. It was also the fault of the Manchester United defenders themselves. Recently, Manchester United's defense generals took turns short-circuiting in the game.
This time it’s after Vidic
Krasic, who made a mistake in making a clearance on the field and was active after the start, did not waste any effort. He directly accepted the gift from the Manchester United defender and took the ball outside the penalty area and directly chose to hit the goal. Van der Sar made a timely save and saved the ball.
Directly save the bottom line.
It was Edwin van der Sar who reassured the Manchester United fans. If it weren't for the wonderful save of the veteran Dutch goalkeeper, the goal would have been in doubt.
The camera immediately turned around, and if we didn't show the angry old Scottish man a close-up, then there would be no need for the director.
Ferguson was also very cooperative. He jogged to the sidelines, waved his arms and shouted a series of Scottish curses. After the curse, he still didn't feel relieved. When he got to the coaching bench, he seemed to be still saying something.
Poor Vidic was scolded by Ferguson right after the start. This kind of scene is actually rare in Manchester United games, but who calls this game the Champions League?
The old man has always attached great importance to the Champions League, and everyone at Manchester United knows that. The Manchester United players on the field can only cast a somewhat sympathetic look at Vidic to comfort the wounded Serbian.
Li Yu's performance was a bit mediocre. He was alone in the frontcourt facing the focused defense of three Russian tough men, and seemed a little helpless.
CSKA coach Ramos suffered a big loss from Li Yu when he was at Tottenham. He can't take this Manchester United No. 9 seriously. After the opening, both sides of Manchester United can quickly open up the situation, and Ramos
The focus on taking care of Li Yu has a lot to do with it.
Manchester United sacrificed Li Yu's offensive power to allow both sides to be active. This was also a reluctant choice.
In the next 15 minutes, the game was a little dull. No one from the two teams made any dangerous attacks. The only thing worth mentioning was that Li Yu began to retreat intentionally. Although Manchester United had a slight advantage, the ball was on the artificial turf.
The running trajectory seems to be still not suitable.
Ferguson said he was not afraid of these things, which was obviously to cheer up his players. But when it came to the field, the problems that should have arisen still appeared.
"Damn Russian artificial turf!" The old Scottish man cursed the turf in the field on the coaching bench.
Just like Nani's shot at the beginning, this tactic has been practiced many times during training. Nani has never had such an anti-aircraft gun. Obviously, the grass is at work.
After 20 minutes, the players on the Manchester United field finally found some patterns, and the offensive began to pick up momentum!
In the 24th minute, Anderson's free kick from 26 yards from the right rib was shot directly into the ground and was confiscated by Akinfeev.
In the 25th minute, Scholes volleyed from 35 yards, and Akinfeev embarrassedly pushed the ball over the baseline. This time it was finally the home fans' turn to scream.
In the previous game, the two teams were more like trying. As Manchester United launched an offensive, the Russians also began to become active.
In the 29th minute, Nechid received a pass from the left and his header was confiscated by Van der Sar.
In the 33rd minute, Krasic passed Nani and Fabio on the right and then shot a low shot into the far corner from the edge of the penalty area. The ball missed the left post and missed slightly.
In the 38th minute, Nani passed the ball from the left, Anderson responded, and Neville shot slightly higher with his left foot from 22 yards.
In the 41st minute, Vidic slipped when returning the ball, but Van der Sar rushed to clear the ball before Nechid.
In the first half of the game, CSKA and Manchester United maintained a 0-0 tie and entered the halftime break.
Although there was no goal in the first half of the game, after 20 minutes, both teams switched offense and defense very quickly. Fans watching the game also felt that the second half of the first half was passed unknowingly. The only regrettable thing is that Manchester United
No. 9 Li Yu has never performed well and rarely appears in the camera. Manchester United's offensive is from both sides. The last attack was completed by the midfielder. Li Yu has nothing to do with him.
A layman can only watch the show, but an expert can watch the show. Many experts from TV stations have approved of Li Yu's performance.
In particular, the Chinese commentators' analysis was incisive. Li Yu sacrificed his offensive power to achieve Manchester United's offense. He was a hero in the game.
However, experts pointedly pointed out that the reason why Manchester United did not score a goal came from the same person, Li Yu.
The shooting efficiency of other players gives them reason to believe that if Manchester United wants to score, they need Li Yu's superb ability to make the final decision.
Ferguson was also aware of this problem during the halftime break and decided to make a risky adjustment at the beginning of the second half.
Put Nani on the front line and put Li Yu on the wing. Once the opponent panics, he will immediately change positions to catch them off guard. This requires Li Yu to be very precise in his movements and to be aware of the situation on the field.
Has a keen grasp.
This is definitely a new level of tactical requirements, which gives Li Yu full freedom, but it completely depends on Li Yu's ability to grasp the field.
Li Yu was also a little surprised by Ferguson's tactical arrangement, but soon Li Yu nodded and agreed. If you want to continue to grow, you must continue to accept new challenges on the field. Today is a good challenge!
