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Chapter 196 Manchester United sticking to the old system

With a light pick and a smart turn, the ball drew a beautiful and elegant arc at Rossi's feet, like a beautiful rainbow hanging in the sky, and fell into the net.

De Gea stood on the turf with both legs, without any save action in his hands, his eyes followed the direction of the ball's fall, and looked towards the net.Turning his head and spreading his hands, he was very helpless.

Ranieri clenched his fists and high-fived assistant coach Craig.

This was one of the few opportunities for the team to counterattack after the start of the second half.Moreover, the entire counterattack process strictly followed the tactics assigned by the head coach.

Rossi's "spoon lob shot" already has 85% potential value. Before De Gea attacks and Blind does not have a supplementary defense in place, this goal will definitely be scored.

This goal also greatly boosted the morale of the team.

Van Gaal had no time to get angry, and hurriedly took out the tactical board under his armpit, communicated with the assistant coach, and asked the assistant coach to convey it to Depay who was about to come off the bench.

In the 68th minute, Depay replaced captain Rooney.

Rooney's performance in this game was conscientious. Forwards, wingers, and even midfielders, they went wherever they needed.

But his physical condition began to decline, and he could no longer bear such a high-intensity game rhythm.

The loss of the ball outside the opponent's penalty area just now is the most direct reaction.

Depay's playing has added vitality and speed to Manchester United's midfield.

His dribbling and organization are no worse than Mata's, and his long-range shooting and ball control can also threaten the opponent's goal at all times like Rooney.

However, his poor defensive awareness made Schweinsteiger have to be distracted and take into account the space behind him.

After Manchester United strengthened their offense, they organized several good offenses in the frontcourt, but they were all resolved by Leicester City's tenacious defense.

In the 75th minute, Manchester United made another adjustment, replacing Ashley Young with Fellaini to strengthen the high point of the frontcourt.

And this adjustment shows that Van Gaal has returned to last season, the expedient 4-1-1-4 "big circle" tactic.

In the 78th minute, Manchester United organized an attack on the left side, attracting Leicester City's defensive focus.

After McNair handed the ball to Fellaini on the left side of the penalty area, he crossed the edge and advanced.

Leicester City's defense quickly moved to the bottom line. Fellaini, who had the ball, saw that there was no chance, so he brought the ball back, first controlled the ball, and then calmly distributed it to the right.

Depay responded on the right, facing Schlupp's defense, first used an acceleration, and after shaking the space, he immediately accelerated and sprinted forward.

Schlupp knew that his opponent was fast, so he kept standing sideways, and after the opponent accelerated, he quickly turned around and chased back.

At the same time, the full-back Fuchs also came to participate in the defense together, and will double-team Depay on the wing.

Depay knew that he couldn't continue to move forward. If he stopped the ball, he would be double-teamed by two opponents, so he could only make a pass.

Prior to this, United had rarely played crosses like this because there was no high point in the middle.

But Fellaini's appearance is to serve as the fulcrum of the frontcourt when the team is attacking.

Fellaini jumped high at the back point, overwhelmed Danny Simpson, and gave the ball to Martial in the middle.

Although Manchester United scrambled for the landing point, Martial in the middle was double-teamed by Huth and Morgan.

Martial did not choose to stop the ball to shoot because Morgan had blocked his shot line.

When he saw Mata advancing from outside the penalty area, he took the ball with his right foot and pushed it towards Mata's forward route.

This offensive idea is very clear, but Martial responded directly after receiving Fellaini's header.

Huth rushed forward and headed the ball out.

After receiving the ball from outside the penalty area, Drinkwater quickly split the side and advanced with the ball.

Unfortunately, Carrick's tackle successfully broke the ball this time.

Ranieri, who smelled danger, replaced the full-back Danny Simpson and replaced him with the 184cm-tall De Laeter to strengthen the height of the defense against Fellaini.

In the 80th minute, Ranieri replaced Rossi with Ulloa, and continued to strengthen the high point advantage in defense.

In the applause of the home fans, Rossi walked off the field slowly, hugged Ranieri, and high-fived his teammates on the bench.

In the last 10 minutes, Manchester United continued to attack with nowhere to retreat.

"This game was won by Leicester City!"

Before the game was over, Van Nistelrooy said firmly: "Even if Manchester United will score in the remaining time, they will still be losers."

As a legendary striker of Manchester United, Ruud van Nistelrooy was not at all polite to his old club.

Henry disagreed and was very puzzled.

Van Nistelrooy said: "When Manchester United returns to this 'big circle tactic', it means that the team's signings and adjustments this summer will be in vain. Even if this tactic can beat Leicester City, it will definitely not win against strong teams like Chelsea."

"Besides, Leicester City are still ahead."

Analyzing the current situation from the perspective of a coach rather than a player, Ruud's words are worthy of Henry, who is learning how to be a coach, to chew slowly.

The "big circle tactics" contributed to Manchester United's return to the European war last season.

But limitations are also exposed.

Facing Leicester City, Van Gaal had no choice but to make such an adjustment, which shows that the team's tactics have not been substantively resolved.

In the 87th minute, Manchester United launched an offensive on the right, and Depay handed the ball to Schweinsteiger in the middle.

The latter kicked directly and transferred to the feet of McNair who advanced from the left.

McNair was near the bottom line, quite defensive against the defender, unable to break through. While dribbling the ball into the penalty area, he observed Mata who was going forward and knocked the ball with his heel.

Although Mata took the ball easily, Leicester City's defense was quickly in place.

With no space to cut inside, the ball was given to McNair outside the penalty area again.

The unguarded McNair made a pass, but he went directly to Fellaini who was in the back.

The two took off at the same time and competed for the landing point. The 194cm Fellaini overwhelmed Fuchs and headed towards the near corner.

Schmeichel made a save but Fellaini's ball headed down between his legs and bounced into the net.

[GOAL! ! ! 】

[Manchester United equalizes! 】

[Fellaini saved the team! 】

[As expected of the first battle, four goals, all wonderful. 】

In the next few minutes, both sides failed to score again, and the score ended 2:2.

After accepting the game, the head coaches of both sides shook hands and had a brief conversation.

"I envy you, doing a fantastic job at Old Trafford."

"I am!" Van Gaal responded coldly: "Enjoy the game next month."

The next month's game in his mouth is exactly the month when Leicester City is about to enter the devil's schedule.

They will attract Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in this month.

"Thierry!" Van Nistelrooy said when he was about to leave, "Do you dare to bet with me? I bet that Rossi will score every match in December."

Henry smiled and said, "To be honest, I think so too. In order to make this bet interesting, I'll bet you... £100."

The ten games of the 14th round of the Premier League ended with Arsenal's draw with Norwich and Liverpool's victory over Swansea.

In the standings, Manchester City and Leicester City have the same 29 points. Because of the goal difference, Manchester City temporarily ranks first.

Leicester City ranked second, and Manchester United ranked No.3 by one point.

Next, there are three important games before Christmas.

(End of this chapter)