I am the king of football

Chapter 459 Final List

In the Manchester United meeting room, after a whole season, the Red Devils players welcomed their final roster announcement day. The entire team gathered together and stared at their head coach Ferguson.

"You have done a great job in the training these days. Thank you for your hard work throughout the season."

Holding the documents in his hand, Ferguson looked very satisfied. Just after the afternoon training match, he obtained the player status data collected by his assistant coaches. Overall, his disciples were in good condition, and he had more than one candidate for each position.

"It's not hard, Boss!"

Everyone responded enthusiastically. Compared to Ferguson's praise, they wanted their names to appear in the starting lineup more, so everyone's eyes were very eager.

"Well, let me announce the players who will be in the starting lineup tomorrow."

This time Ferguson turned on the club's big screen, and as he tapped the stylus in his hand, a 4231 formation appeared. This was exactly the formation Ferguson decided to use against Dortmund.

"Single striker, Qin."

First and foremost, the team's iron man and top scorer Qin Hu appeared undisputedly in the single arrow position. As an atypical center forward, he can hit, head, rush and pass. He is the top striker that every coach dreams of.

"Three up front, Rooney, Carrick and Van Persie."

After pondering for a moment, Ferguson looked up at his players. He finally chose the team's strongest striker and midfield offensive core, which made Nani and Valencia, who often started as wingers this season, look gloomy.

There is no way. A formation means a lineup. If Ferguson does not decide to play 442, the two full-time wingers are indeed no match for Rooney and Van Persie in offense.

"Double defensive midfielder."

In the defensive midfielder position, Ferguson's pause was obviously a little longer, and he kept his eyes on the clever Cleverley for a long time. He gave the team's new young man many opportunities this season, but at the end of the season his performance still did not meet Ferguson's requirement of starting in a game at the level of the Champions League final.

"Fletcher, Scholes."

In the end, the 29-year-old Fletcher and the 40-year-old Scholes became the team's starting midfielders in this game.

Fletcher, who quickly found his peak form after returning from injury, was in his prime. Compared to the immature Cleverley, he performed well in the following games when Ferguson used him.

As for Scholes, although the veteran no longer had enough physical strength to play the entire game, in the first seventy minutes of the game, his performance was still that of a world-class onion head, in which Giggs could only be inferior to him.

"This game requires a lot of physical strength from the defensive midfielder, just as you have felt in training. Don't be lucky and try your best to run and block. There are plenty of people on the bench who can replace you. Our ultimate goal is victory!"

"Understood, Boss!"

Responding to Ferguson with a firm look, the two players who were selected were both experienced veterans, and their eyes were very excited, especially Scholes, who was facing the last game of his career. He never thought that Ferguson's trust in him had reached such a deep level. Even though he was going to retire at the end of the season, his boss still resolutely chose him. "Four defenders, Rafael, Vidic, Phil Jones, Evra, and goalkeeper De Gea."

Finally, the defense line and goalkeeper positions were determined. After many twists and turns, Manchester United's classic defense line all returned at this moment except Ferdinand who did not make the starting lineup. Phil Jones, who was arranged in Ferdinand's position, was not unacceptable to everyone.

With Vidic and Ferdinand's ups and downs this season and often becoming a hole in the team, Manchester United's young defense line, Evans, Phil Jones and Smalling, has held up half the sky.

By the end of the season, Evans and Smalling had clearly fallen behind Phil Jones due to their form. In addition, Maguire, who joined the team in the winter window, was recognized by Ferguson in his appearances. Now, Phil Jones and Maguire are the team's hottest twin defenders.

Compared to Maguire, who is not even 20 years old yet, Phil Jones, who has already experienced several top league seasons, is obviously more mature. Known as the new "John Terry" of England, he is like a rising star. This time, he was able to appear in the starting lineup of the Champions League final with his own efforts.

"Your mission is simple. Use all your skills to stop the opponent from scoring. After all, as long as the number of goals you concede is less than the number of goals we score in 90 minutes, we will win. Football is that simple~"

Winking at his own defense, Ferguson finally chose to end the announcement of the starting lineup in a slightly humorous way.

However, these players were not humorous at all. They were extremely excited and happy to be able to enter the starting eleven.

"Understood, Boss!"

Responding loudly to their coach, Manchester United's defenders also showed their determination.

"Then the other players on the roster..."

The remaining main players who did not get a starting position will naturally be included in the roster. They will serve as the reserve force in various positions of Manchester United and are always ready to step up. A heavyweight stage like the Champions League final is not just a competition of the strength of the starting lineups of both sides, but also the depth of the bench is key.

Haven’t you seen how many matches in the history of the Champions League were decided in the final stages of the game, and how many teams lost because their bench players were not strong enough and were beaten to death by the last inch players of the opponent.

Therefore, Ferguson also attaches great importance to the players sitting on the bench. Everyone he selects can replace the starting player in the same position at any time, except the only Qin.

"This time, players who are not on the squad also have tickets provided by the club, but you need to go to London to stay on your own. For others on the squad, you have one and a half hours to pack your things."

After all the names were announced, Ferguson announced a small benefit. Those substitute players who could not play with the team this season for various reasons were given tickets to watch the game sitting behind the team's bench, which gave them some comfort.

That night, after dodging the reporters and media waiting near the training base in the dark, Manchester United's bus arrived at the airport and a one-hour short flight took off from Manchester.

The Red Devils thus embarked on the journey of the last battle of the season.

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