It’s the familiar tunnel of the Old Trafford Stadium, it’s the two familiar teams, and it’s the two familiar managers.
This is Leeds United's fourth game against Manchester United this season and its second visit to Old Trafford this season. The two teams had played against each other once before in the league, and it was actually at Leeds United's home court. There are two encounters in the League Cup semi-finals, once at home and away.
This is the fifth round of the FA Cup, Manchester United plays Leeds United at home.
After that, on March 30, Manchester United will also have a home game against Leeds United.
Different from the last game, today George Lee did not chew bubble gum to provoke Ferguson, nor did he deliberately pretend to be cold and ignore Ferguson. Instead, he took the initiative to talk to Ferguson.
"Hey, old man."
Ferguson chewed gum and ignored George Li.
"Don't be like this, old man. That picture really wasn't mine, it was Chris P's."
After winning the League Cup with Leeds United, George Lee won the first trophy of his coaching career.
After the game, Chris Kasper showed George Lee a photo of himself.
A black and white photo. There are two players in the locker room. One is holding a wine bottle, and the other is holding something. Sitting next to him is a man wearing a shirt with his sleeves rolled up. He should be a coach of the team. , but the avatar was changed to that of George Li, holding a wine bottle and pouring wine into his mouth.
This is a photo of Ferguson in his thirties when he led the team to win the championship for the first time. The photo that George Lee, Casper and McGee had seen in a bar when they were in Scotland was turned into a photo by Casper. It looks like this now.
Then after George Lee heard what happened after Helen met Ferguson in the stands that day, he emailed this photoshopped photo to Ferguson, which was considered a joke with him.
"Boy, do you think winning a championship is a big deal?"
"No, no, I still have a long way to go in the future."
"You're just going to send these people to compete with me?"
George Lee took a look at his lineup, including Ferdinand, Kevin Dawson, James Milner, Ernest Derwig, Andy Gray...
It's basically an all-substitute lineup.
"I think it's not too bad."
"You're still underage, why do you look down on me like this?"
Ferguson is referring to No. 74, Jan Arnesen, who started for Leeds United today.
"I'm 17 years old. I'm 17 years old. I signed the contract seriously. I just signed it." George Li quickly explained.
It's also Ferguson's fault. Manchester United sent out all their main players today. Except for Ronaldinho, who was injured recently, and Rooney, who has a cold, the rest are basically the main players.
On the other hand, here at Leeds United, because they just won the League Cup and the main players have been fighting for a long time, Li is ready to give up another domestic cup and focus on the league and Europa League after already winning one domestic cup.
Although the League Cup and the FA Cup are not of the same weight in terms of level, they are still the same championship.
The reason why George Li took the initiative to go to Ferguson was because of another matter.
"The game is over, are you free?"
"No time."
"Would you like to stop thinking about it?"
"No time."
"Jim recently bought a new horse, which seems to be quite fast..."
"Don't leave after kicking. I'll take you to a new fried fish restaurant we opened here."
After saying that, Ferguson ignored George Lee and walked into the stadium first.
^^^
Do you have a branch in Manchester? --plum
No, it's only available in Cardiff and Leeds for the time being. The one in Cardiff is being taken care of by my uncle. What's wrong? ——Helen
It seems like someone is infringing the copyright. Go back and ask your dad to sue him. --plum
? ? ? ——Helen
Come back and say. --plum
In a shop called "Charles' Fish Fried" in Manchester, Ferguson and Lee George were sitting in a corner seat, with fried fish, chips, etc. on the table.
George Li picked up the menu and first confirmed that the dishes were indeed different. Then he took a closer look at the store name. There was indeed a difference between "Charles' Fried Fish" and "Charles' Fried Fish". One had a skimming and an S, while the other No.
"Tell me what's going on."
Ferguson picked up a chip and put it in his mouth. George Lee can tell that he is in a good mood now, because in the previous game, Manchester United, who played as the main team, defeated Leeds United, who played as substitutes, 3-1. Although the substitutes scored a goal, at least they won. No.
What Lee George didn't know was that after the game, Ferguson scolded Evra for fifteen minutes for the only goal scored by Ernest Derwig at Leeds United.
"It's been a long time since I asked you for advice. I specially..."
"I don't want to do this. I want to say something useful."
"Aren't you a well-informed old man? You have won championships in various competitions, and you have been to many places..."
"Speak to the important point. If you don't tell me, I'll leave."
Although Ferguson said this, he had no intention of leaving. Instead, he picked up a fried fish and looked at it, then put it down, picked up a French fries again, dipped it in ketchup and put it in his mouth.
"Okay, okay, I said." George Li quickly waved his hand, "I'm just asking you, what should you pay attention to when playing against the Italian team, and how to deal with their defense."
"Hmm~" Ferguson did not tell George Li immediately, but began to think about how to express it.
"Italian players and coaches all have a good way of defending. In their words, they can even defend very elegantly. I am going to play against Roma in the Europa League quarter-finals, and I want to come to you for some points. inspiration."
"If I have any inspiration, you should go to Benitez. Wasn't that fat Spanish guy very good at beating Italian teams in the Champions League last season? He made a comeback."
"After all, you are my teacher. If I don't come to you, who else can I come to?"
There are some things that George Li cannot say. He can't tell Ferguson that next season you will also play against Roma in the Champions League and massacre them.
In later generations, there are two most classic games between Premier League teams and Serie A teams. One is the 2004/05 Champions League final, when Liverpool reversed AC Milan's Istanbul night. The other game was the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals in the 2006/07 season, when Manchester United defeated Roma 7-1.
"Don't say such nice things. When you need me, I'll be my teacher. When I don't, I'll be my old man."
"Just teach me some experience."
"Okay, let me tell you a little bit."
In the end, Ferguson couldn't resist George Li's insistence, put down the fries in his hand, and began to tell you his experience.
"It's bullshit whether the Italian team's defense is elegant or not. Except for those top players, I don't like them. From my perspective at Manchester United, Cannavaro is more suitable for my football than Nesta." Team."
"Damn, that's too far off topic, let's not talk about Manchester United."
"The reason why Italian defenders are strong is not because of their physical fitness, but because of their defensive quality. This includes the players' tactical qualities and the team's defensive system."
"Italian teams or Italian coaches have their own defensive system. They prioritize defense and then look for opportunities to attack and counterattack."
"This is different from our previous long-pass attack in England. We are a visible offense, while they are an invisible defense."
"Often offense wins games and defense wins championships."
"That's why people often say in international football that England is strong and Italy is weak."
Li George listened to Ferguson's long speech, but it was basically useless for the next game, and finally interrupted Ferguson.
"Old man, can you tell me something useful? Is it appropriate for you to say that about England?"
Ferguson was unfazed.
"Hehe~, I'm Scottish."
