"Are you happy, boy?"
Before the start of the Community Shield match, Ferguson and Lee George met in the tunnel just before the start of the game.
At this time, under normal circumstances, the head coaches of both teams will arrange tactics in the locker room to boost team morale.
But the two head coaches are obviously different. They actually agreed to meet and chat in the player tunnel before the game.
"Don't be like this, Sir." George Lee shrugged.
"Why, after getting married, you now know how to respect the elderly?"
Obviously, although the news of George Lee's marriage can be hidden from some reporters, Ferguson is still one of the few insiders.
"Stop talking about it, a football coach should get married before becoming a coach, otherwise he really won't have time to live in the world of two."
George Li also told Ferguson about his short vacation experience during this holiday.
The old man also smiled after hearing this. He knew that as a football coach, the word "holiday" is really out of reach for them. Players can go on vacation, but the club's coach still has to prepare for the new season. Tactics, recruitment, staff, training, and training camps all need to be considered by the head coach.
He even had to communicate with the team about friendly matches and commercial activities, so he barely had a few days to rest.
"Anyway, you have experienced it and you know it." Ferguson was not afraid of George Li being angry. Others would not dare to say that to George Li.
"Tell me what you want from me."
"What else can I do? I just want to discuss it with you..."
"Hey, don't mention which player you like, I won't sell it." George Li blocked all Ferguson's ideas as soon as he opened his mouth. At this time, George Lee will no longer sell players. All those who can be sold have been sold, and no one will sell them anymore.
Besides, being so polite with Ferguson was based on their previous master-disciple relationship. But when it comes to his own team, then George Lee and Ferguson can only deal with business matters. He will not sell his team's players to competitors.
"I mean, in today's game, we just need to keep each other in check. I don't want to injure the players anymore because of this kind of game." Ferguson expressed his thoughts.
"Old man, why don't you just come here and let me waterproof it just because you can't beat it yourself?"
"Shit!" Ferguson cursed and almost spit out his gum.
Seeing that George Li was smiling and the staff nearby turned to look at them, he calmed down his emotions appropriately.
Ferguson had no choice. When facing his former disciple, he always felt like he was going to be angry with him.
"I also want to play more harmoniously. No one wants their players to get injured, right?"
George Li also had a headache with this kind of thing after experiencing player injuries in the previous two seasons. If it weren't for injuries, he would have really been able to compete with Manchester United and Barcelona in the league and Champions League last season. This season, Leeds United's lineup is stronger, and he doesn't want to ruin the season due to injuries.
After the two set the tone of the game, they started talking about other things.
Ferguson was more interested in his disciple's new emotional life. He also asked about the relationship between Helen and George Li's son and adopted son, and even gave advice to George Li.
While the two were talking, the locker room doors of both teams opened, and players from both teams began to enter the player tunnel.
Ferguson watched the Leeds United players wearing white jerseys pass in front of him one by one and began to look at them.
He knew most of the Leeds United players, starting with Leeds United captain Alan Smith, followed by goalkeepers Edwin van der Sar, Albucherson, Milner, Baines, Barry, Robben, Bale, and Sneijder. , Blake, and the Swede Ibrahimovic walking behind.
Ferguson kept scanning Ibrahimovic with his eyes. He knew about Leeds United's biggest deal this summer. For this Swedish forward, George Lee sold both the team's two forwards, Kuyt and Davis, to give Ibutum a position and ensure his playing time.
Ibrahimovic, who is 1.95 meters tall, is looking around the left back with nothing to do, as if he has a very relaxed attitude towards the next game.
But Ferguson doesn't dare to underestimate Ibrahimovic at all. If Real Madrid hadn't made such a big move this summer, Ibrahimovic's deal of more than 60 million would have caused an earthquake in European football. The main reason is that the transaction involves player transactions, so in terms of pure cash, it is only 40 million, but Ferguson knows how much Kuyt is included in the price.
Now, Leeds United's leader is a guy like Kuyt who paid 40 million euros. I don't know if Manchester United's defense can handle it today.
Ferguson couldn't help but take a look at the people on Manchester United's defense today.
Because Vidic has a slight injury and Ferdinand will be out for nearly a month due to a torn thigh muscle, Manchester United's defense today consists of Brazilian teenagers Fabio, O'Shea, Evans, and Evra. God knows if the players of Manchester United can withstand the impact of Leeds United for how many minutes today. Although I told George Lee that this game will be a closed game, there is obviously a gap in the strength of the team, and it is not easy to play even if it is closed.
On the offensive line, after losing Cristiano Ronaldo and Tevez, the team hurriedly bought Berbatov, but Leeds United's defense was obviously difficult to deal with.
etc!
Ferguson quickly looked at several players on the Leeds United defense.
Charlotte Blake!
James Milner!
Why did George Lee play two right backs?
^^^
Just as Ferguson thought, it was really difficult for Manchester United's defense to deal with Leeds United's offense today.
As soon as the game started, Ibrahimovic let all England fans see the strength of a top striker.
In the 5th minute, Leeds United didn't have a very good opportunity. Smith in the midfield made physical contact with Fletcher and kicked the ball forward.
The ball crossed the Manchester United defense and came behind Evans.
The 21-year-old Manchester United youngster was just about to turn around and chase the football when he felt a huge force coming from the left side of his body and pushed him away.
Evans then prepared to stretch his legs to touch the ball.
In his mind, it would be best if he could pass the ball to the goalkeeper. If the opportunity is not good, he would simply clear the ball.
But Evans's idea is good, but the actual situation is completely different.
Evans, who had a longer leg than him, reached the ball before him and changed the direction of the ball with a touch of his toes, sending the ball away.
Then Ibrahimovic used his body to push away Evans and hit the goal with his left foot directly in front of the penalty area.
Manchester United goalkeeper Foster tried his best to save the ball but did not touch it.
Fortunately, the ball flew out of the baseline close to the far post.
All Manchester United players, coaches and fans were shocked into a cold sweat.
In contrast, Leeds United is a different story. Everyone on the bench jumped in place, then turned half a circle and returned to their seats.
George Li said to Sheridan beside him: "I just said, expensive things have only one drawback, and that is that they are expensive."
His words were recognized by everyone on the coaching bench.
They discovered during training and friendly matches that Ibrahimovic will definitely become a sharp knife in Leeds United's forward line.
