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Chapter 200 The Wizarding Master Hoddle (Please Subscribe)
"Deyang!"

"Deyang!"

"Deyang!"

Lu Deyang thanked the audience along with his teammates.

With 4 goals and 2 assists, no one can say that the fans are biased.

Redondo usually stands to Lu Deyang's right, while McClair stands to Lu Deyang's left, with his arm around Lu Deyang's shoulder as he waves to the fans.

Roberto Mancini, watching TV, rolled his eyes vigorously.

I think this Welsh striker is deliberately trying to ride on Lu Deyang's fame.

He and Lu Deyang together are the only ones who have both skill and good looks. McClair can't even be described as outstanding in appearance, let alone in skill.

If Mancini were to describe him, he would at most be considered a person.

The fans in the stands were absolutely ecstatic.

Manchester United have only won the Champions League once so far, but this season they have seen hope again.

Even George Best joined in the fans' antics, chanting Lu Deyang's name.

Lu Deyang took off his jersey and threw it forcefully, but the fans gave up when they saw it was Best.

Otherwise, a fight over it is inevitable.

The Ajax players could only lower their heads and walk into the tunnel, watching the lively scene.

Rijkaard stood at the entrance of the passageway and looked at Lu Deyang's profile.

A few seconds later, he followed his teammates into the passage.

For so many years, it seems he has always lived in Lu Deyang's shadow.

"Deyang".

Brian Kidd walked up with a smile.

"Urine test?"

Lu Deyang asked.

"No, Alex wants you to go to the press conference."

Kidd said.

"Okay, I'll go right away."

Lu Deyang greeted his teammates and turned to walk towards the passage.

I ran into Van der Sar at the entrance of the passage.

"Edwin, you're playing well, how about coming to Manchester United?"

Lu Deyang asked.

Van der Sar froze on the spot.

Lu Deyang had already walked away.

He was quite interested in the press conference.

Chef Fan is also quite talkative.

Later, when he signed with the Dutch national team, he boasted that he could not only win the World Cup once, but twice.

If he can lead the uncrowned kings to the World Cup, he could be hailed as a god.

Unfortunately, the Netherlands remained the same throughout the season, always falling short no matter what lineup they fielded.

When Lu Deyang arrived, the two head coaches had already started the press conference, so he quietly sat down next to Ferguson.

Van Gaal said, "My face turned red with anger? You're overthinking it. It's a genetic issue. My mother's face was red when she was in her coffin."

"Luis, after falling behind by four goals, do you still have any hope?"

the reporter asked.

The high level of English proficiency in the Netherlands makes communication between the two sides very easy.

"Hope, I don't really like that word," Van Gaal said, pointing his index finger at the reporter. "Only the weak need hope. Our destiny is always in our own hands. Before this match, Ajax hadn't lost a single game all season, which is a great achievement. We are capable of facing anything. Eusébio and Portugal scored five goals after being down by three, so four goals isn't much. Even Manchester United themselves conceded three goals in the last five minutes of the 1979 FA Cup final to Arsenal."

"How do you evaluate Cruyff? He didn't think very highly of you."

The reporter pressed for an answer.

This issue is clearly a matter of supplying fuel, and most importantly, Van Gaal will not shy away from it.

Many reporters pricked up their ears.

“He’s very good, better than me, I mean as a player, but as a player he wasn’t the best either then or in history. He lost to Beckenbauer, and he couldn’t beat Dejan.”

Van Gaal said.

Lu Deyang silently rolled his eyes.

Chef Fan is really unwilling to admit defeat.

Moreover, as a player, he believed that Cruyff was no better coach than him.

"Some people think that keeping Litmanen and letting Bergkamp go was a mistake. What do you think?"

the reporter asked.

Van Gaal immediately flew into a rage, slamming his fist on the table and saying, "Who? Who are you talking about? They are completely different players. Dennis Bergkamp is excellent, but I can't keep having the team's number 10 take the train to matches. Ari is Ajax's best option; he is the perfect number 10 in my mind."

"So why do you think the perfect number 10 couldn't lead you to victory?"

The reporter pressed for more details.

Clearly, they don't want to let Van Gaal off the hook.

Van Gaal said somewhat angrily, "First of all, congratulations to Manchester United on the win. In terms of the strengths in the game, we deserved the victory more. Analyzing today's match, the entire Ajax team was excellent; Manchester United's best player was just one individual. Of course, I'm also very frustrated and regretful that we couldn't win. In a match of this level, having a player like Dejan leaves us helpless."

Van Gaal got up and left his seat.

Ferguson then pulled the microphone over.

He was already being very accommodating by not responding to the earlier comment about Manchester United being overturned.

Although he wasn't Manchester United manager at that time.

Ferguson said: "There were some problems in today's game, and I am not very satisfied with the team's performance. Fortunately, the players adjusted their form in the second half."

“Mr. Ferguson, Dejan was involved in all the goals again, 4 goals and 2 assists. Many people think that Manchester United relies heavily on Dejan, and that they can't score goals without him. What do you think?”

the reporter asked.

Ferguson said with a smile: "It's a matter of division of labor on the field. Dejan is the best player, there's no question about that. In my life, I've only seen players like Pelé who are just as good as Dejan. When you have teammates like that, you don't have to think about how to score goals, but about how to get the ball to your teammates. That's also part of teamwork. You can't deny the role of the defenders or midfielders when you score a goal. Everyone is part of the tactics. We are a team."

What are your thoughts on the Ajax players? Who performed well?

the reporter asked.

Ferguson said: "Ajax players are very talented. My scouts have been following some players, but I can't reveal their names. The two substitutes today were also excellent. To be playing at this level before you're even 18 years old is proof of that."

"Would you sign any Ajax players?"

The reporter pressed for an answer.

Ferguson shook his head and said, "I don't want to discuss players from other teams."

Seeing that Ferguson was unwilling to answer, the reporter finally turned to Lu Deyang.

"Dejan, Roberto Mancini has only scored 8 goals for Sampdoria this season. Do you think he should retire like he retired from the national team?"

one reporter asked.

Lu Deyang looked at the reporter and said, "Roberto's ability is not a problem. He can play for a while longer. As for your question, it's not a problem at all. It may just be a tactical issue."

"Recently, reporters photographed you on an outing with Schmeichel's son. Haven't you thought about having a child yourself?"

one reporter asked.

Lu Deyang rolled his eyes hard.

What the hell is this problem?

Kasper's dad was also on the picnic.

"I haven't thought about that. Maybe I'll have a child someday."

Lu Deyang said.

Ferguson reiterated, "The press conference is about to start, and you guys have absolutely no interest in the game."

He doesn't like the media focusing on Lu Deyang's private life.

So what if he has a few girlfriends? Such a good player doesn't smoke or drink, so what's wrong with having a few girlfriends? It's not Lu Deyang's fault that Charles is ugly. If it were him, he would have chosen Lu Deyang too.

Lu Deyang stood up with Ferguson.

On the way back, Ferguson said, "Next time, if they don't want to answer, just tell them to get lost. Don't smile at them. Reporters are all scoundrels."

Lu Deyang smiled and nodded.

The old man harbored a deep-seated resentment towards the reporter.

His current success and popularity do not mean he has forgotten what happened back then.

In this respect, Ferguson was far more petty than the professor.

When Lu Deyang got home, he had only gone downstairs when he heard some unusual noises.

When he opened the bedroom door, he was still somewhat shocked, even though he had expected it.

What style is this?

"Help me, darling."

Monica turned and called out.

The girl's eyes looked like they had a bottle of eye drops in them, and her face was flushed. Manchester weather isn't that hot.

"Ah... don't call in outside help, didn't we agree to see who gives up first?"

The princess said breathlessly.

"How about I take a shower first and then go to the study, and you two settle your differences?"

Lu Deyang asked.

"No !!!!"

The two people said in unison.

Lu Deyang knew that there would be an extra time after the 90-minute game.

Fortunately, Redondo was the only neighbor nearby.

Redondo's location isn't too far away, unlike Mancini's back then.

Lu Deyang woke up in the afternoon the next day.

When I went out to get the newspaper, I found a note on the front door from Redondo saying that he had gone to London to have a suit made.

The season is almost over, and there will be many opportunities to attend various award ceremonies.

My good buddy is buying clothes again.

Lu Deyang also admired him quite a bit.

Manchester is more than 300 kilometers from London, and it's quite troublesome to make a round trip in a day no matter how you travel.

Newspapers were filled with reports about the match.

The Times: "Van Gaal thinks his team still has hope, but Manchester United is not North Korea, and his striker is not Eusébio."

The Manchester Evening News: "Manchester United may sign Kluivert, Mark Hughes and McClair's positions are in jeopardy, and United will carry out a major overhaul at the end of the season."

The Sun: "Ryan Giggs's career has taken a nosedive since dating TV presenter Dani, but he's recently been seen getting close to London actress Patsy Kenshett, and Dani may have been cheated on. Dani already had a South American boyfriend when she met Giggs, and she practically threw herself at him. The two were together after their affair in Marbella last summer, but that relationship looks like it's coming to an end."

Wow, that's really something.

Lu Deyang also recalled that fans had previously gone to Carrington to protest.

They said that Dani ruined Giggs's condition and told her to stop messing with Giggs.

After seeing these photos, Lu Deyang understood Giggs's taste; this guy accepts anything.

In this respect, it is actually the black players from France who have better taste.

The white wives they marry are usually quite beautiful.

None of these British players are any good.

Lu Deyang remembered that Giggs later dated Victoria's sister, who did look somewhat similar to Victoria, but neither of the sisters were particularly pretty.

The third edition is now dominated by Kathy Lloyd, far inferior to Keeley Hazell.

This also shows that the aesthetic sense of British players may have been influenced by The Sun.

Fortunately, Lu Qiu Wang himself has enough aesthetic sense.

Otherwise, I'll definitely become the target of ridicule from the guys on Tieba (Baidu's online forum).

When Lu Deyang arrived at the team the next morning, he saw Gary Neville lying on the bench in the locker room, looking as if he had been violated by several big men.

"What's wrong, Gary?"

Lu Deyang asked.

"He probably lost money," Redondo said.

"certainly not!"

Gary Neville pointed towards the parking lot and said, "I just bought a car and parked it in the parking lot this morning to show it off to you guys, but when I went to check on it just now, the car was gone. My big Ford is just gone like that."

"Really? Is Manchester really that safe?"

Redondo asked in surprise.

"I think I dropped my keys in the parking lot."

Gary Neville said.

“Be more careful next time. But there shouldn’t be any outsiders in Carrington this early in the morning,” Redondo said.

"I think so too. Maybe David is just jealous that I bought a car."

Gary Neville said.

"David's father gave him money to buy a car a long time ago," said Philip Neville, who was sitting nearby.

Beckham's parents weren't very wealthy, but they had legitimate jobs.

"Be more careful next time, Gary."

Lu Deyang said.

It wasn't long before the whole team knew that Neville's car had been stolen.

Fortunately, secondhand Ford Fiestas weren't expensive, so the Manchester United players didn't take them seriously.

When Lu Deyang got home that evening, he watched the first leg of the Milan vs. Paris match. Milan won 2-0, keeping the suspense until the second leg. However, Lu Deyang felt that PSG had little hope in the second leg either.

A healthy Basten is enough to make them suffer.

It seems that AC Milan will be their opponent in the Champions League final.

A few days later, Manchester United narrowly defeated Leicester City 2-0, bringing their points tally to a critical point.

If they can beat Chelsea at home in the next round, they can clinch the title early, leaving Blackburn to watch Manchester United lift the trophy once again.

This must be a very difficult thing for Dalglish.

In an interview, Chelsea manager Hoddle showed considerable confidence, saying, "Nobody believes in us, but we will fight for honor. Chelsea will not let our opponents win the title against us, at least that's what I and the players think."

Because of his words, Ferguson issued a kill order in the locker room.

If they can't beat Chelsea, the whole team will cancel their post-match vacation.

On April 16, Dream Theater finally hosted this highly anticipated match, which wasn't a clash of titans.

Ferguson explained Chelsea's technical characteristics to the players well in advance.

Chelsea's squad looks somewhat unfamiliar.

Lu Deyang, on the other hand, had a better impression of Hoddle.

This coach later hired a wizard to mentor the players when he coached the England national team, which is quite interesting. "I want to emphasize again that I only want to see a victory in this game."

Ferguson said.

After changing his clothes, Lu Deyang chose to participate in the lottery.

[Your good brother Cristiano is almost an iron man; even when injured, it's hard to stop his performance. So, draw a player who has frequently missed games due to injuries. Ding! You have obtained a single-match trial card for the 36th round of the 2005-2006 Premier League season, Chelsea vs. Manchester United.]

England's genius!

Joe Cole was more popular than Lampard when he was at West Ham.

However, his career development was far less successful than Lampard's.

The main reason is injuries.

At that time, Joe Cole was one of the few players in the England national team who could provide creativity.

He also had some impressive performances under Mourinho.

Unfortunately, he was eventually abandoned due to frequent injuries, but he later had a good season at Lille.

Lu Deyang stood up and followed his teammates onto the field.

Old Trafford stadium was already adorned with various TIFOs early on.

Some fans in the front row were excitedly waving trophies made of foam boards and aluminum foil.

Today's match was less of a game and more of a championship celebration for Manchester United.

Manchester United fans are already eager to become the defending champions.

The appearance of the princess and Monica together in the stands also attracted the attention of many fans.

The camera frequently focused on Lu Deyang, who was warming up on the field.

"Hoddle has been making quite a splash in the media lately. He seems to have found the secret to winning, but I think he probably got some pointers from some Gypsy again."

"That might be true. Hoddle's coaching ability isn't as impressive as his other skills."

It's no secret that Hoddle likes to consult with wizards about team matters; there are quite a few head coaches like that in the football world.

The commentators even joked about Hoddle about it.

"Maybe the wizard can really help him draw with Manchester United, but beating Manchester United won't be easy. Dejan is already in the starting lineup today."

"Okay, let's take a look at the starting lineups for both sides."

Manchester United's 4-4-2 formation with two holding midfielders:
Goalkeeper: Schmeichel
Defenders: Irwin, Bruce, David May, Gary Neville

Midfielders: Ludwig, Roy Keane, Paul Scholes, Paul Ince, Lee Sharpe

Forward: Andy Cole.

Chelsea's 4-4-2 parallel midfield:

Goalkeeper: Kevin Hitchcock
Defenders: Ireland Johnson, Frank Sinclair, Steve Clark, Gareth Hall

Midfielders: Nigel Sparkman, Gavin Peacock, David Lee, David Rocasl
Forwards: Paul Fron, Marc Stein.

Manchester United made some rotations, but Chelsea fielded their full starting lineup. There are reports that Chelsea want to sign Lothar Matthäus, who has fallen out of favor at Bayern Munich, but this has not yet been confirmed.

"Chelsea are not strong, but fourteenth place is definitely not where they should be. Even if Hoddle can successfully stop Manchester United today, it will be difficult for him to keep his job."

"Yes, there are several players that Chelsea are currently targeting. Chelsea chairman Bates always makes very nice statements, but fans should not have too high expectations of him."

After exchanging team flags, the players from both sides prepare to kick off.

Hoddle waved to the bench and said, "Everyone needs to focus on the field. This will help solidify our defense. The power of the mind is far beyond our imagination."

John Spencer looked at Craig Burley.

Berle nodded at him.

The coach doesn't seem to be in a good mood; just do whatever he says.

Seeing the focused expressions on the substitutes' faces, Hoddle nodded in satisfaction.

This is his latest research finding: human desires can be fulfilled through a kind of bioelectric wave. Perhaps the so-called gods of ancient times were people who were supported by more people.

This bio-force field may be difficult to materialize, but Hoddle still felt that when the players exerted their strength together, it would be as if there was an extra defensive player on the court.

The players from both sides are making their final preparations.

Kidd also noticed the situation in front of the Chelsea coaching bench and gestured towards Ferguson, saying, "Our wizard is putting on a show again."

"Damn bastard!"

Ferguson said, somewhat annoyed, "Couldn't Martin have found a wizard sooner?"

"You don't believe me anyway."

Brian Kidd said.

“Whether I believe it or not is not important, but if others have wizards, we must have them too!” Ferguson said, his eyes wide.

Whether this thing is real or fake doesn't matter.

If someone makes a move, you have to retaliate.

Otherwise, you'll look weaker than the other side.

"I will remind Mr. Chairman."

Kidd shrugged and said.

Sometimes he even envied those wizards, whose salaries were higher than those of assistant coaches.

At 4 p.m., Stephen Lodge blew the whistle to start the game.

Both the FA and the disciplinary committee repeatedly emphasized to him before the match that Lu Deyang's health must be guaranteed.

The Champions League final will follow the second leg of the semi-final.

The British are taking this first Champions League final since the suspension very seriously.

What if Lu Deyang gets injured and Manchester United loses the game?
He kept an eye on the Chelsea players from the start.

This Chelsea team is a typical English team; they play a standard 4-4-2 formation.

David Rocasl started using his speed to break through as soon as he got the ball. Before Lu Deyang could even press him, Keane had already broken past him.

Keane's sliding tackle was incredibly fast and ruthless, sending both him and the ball out of bounds in an instant.

"Avoid breaking through on this side."

Keane, who had stood up, pointed at Rocasl and said.

Lu Deyang silently gave a thumbs up in his heart.

This guy saved Lu Qiuwang a lot of trouble.

This standard British-style opening tackle can indeed put some psychological pressure on the opponent.

Rocas threw the ball out, and David Lee passed it to Rocas again, who immediately made a wide-ranging pass to the side.

Sparkman couldn't stop his outstretched leg, and the ball was knocked several centimeters away. Sharp saw the opportunity and immediately darted out.

The two men rushed toward the ball from opposite directions, extending their legs almost simultaneously.

Sharp's body was clearly at a disadvantage; he was probably so weak because he had used up too much energy the night before.

Scholes dropped back to try and steal the ball, but Sparkman had already passed it to Paul Fron in front.

Paul Fron had just received the ball and turned around when he bumped into Ince's arms. Ince stretched out his arm to restrict Fron's position and hooked the ball away with his right foot.

Fron quickly grabbed Ince's waist to prevent him from starting.

Paul Ince turned and passed the ball to Lee Sharpe.

Lee Sharpe, with the ball, rushed forward quickly. Sparkman was nowhere to be seen, and there was an open space in front of him.

This is also the biggest problem with the 4-4-2 formation: the midfield is too easily bypassed in one go.

Gavin Pickos rushed to the sideline to cover, but he was a step too late; Sharp broke through on the sideline with incredible speed.

Manchester United's entire formation began to push forward.

Are you all concentrating?

Hoddle turned around and asked.

The substitutes paused for a moment, then immediately nodded.

Oh shit.

Instead of reminding the players on the field, ask the substitutes.

Can the substitutes still help them defend?

Ireland's Johnsen rushed to the wing, but Sharp also crossed the ball at that moment, giving him no chance to press.

The ball had considerable power, flying directly into the penalty area.

Scholes, who had run to the left side of the penalty area, jumped and headed the ball, attempting to pass it to the center.

Steve Clark and Andy Cole jumped almost simultaneously.

He wasn't as physically strong as Cole, but raising his arm early gave him an advantage, and the ball was headed from the middle to the outside of the post.

Gareth Hall, who was standing there, quickly ducked and headed the ball out of the penalty area.

The ball headed straight for the left side of the penalty area.

David Lee turned around and saw Lu Deyang standing at the landing point. He was somewhat frightened and wanted to open his mouth.

In the last match against Ajax, Lu Deyang's long-range shots stunned the undefeated Dutch champions.

But he still couldn't make a sound.

The ball bounced off the ground and flew towards Lu Deyang.

Snapped--

Lu Deyang jumped up slightly, straightened his chest, and headed the ball. Before the ball hit the ground, he immediately twisted his body, swung his arm, and swung his right foot out.

Hoddle's eyes widened.

Just a casual kick from that far away?
Lu Deyang's shot didn't seem very powerful, but the angle was extremely tricky. The ball flew past David Lee into the penalty area and headed straight for the right side of the goal. Kevin Hitchcock had already noticed the ball's obvious dip and immediately dived to his side to judge the direction, but his hand was still a little too low and he couldn't stop the shot.

The ball went in!

After scoring, Lu Deyang rushed towards the corner flag.

crazy!

The fans at Old Trafford are going crazy.

They knew Lu Deyang wouldn't let them down.

But this surprise came too quickly and too big. There were so many ways to score, but he just had to unleash a world-class goal.

Lu Deyang played less than 20 games in a season, yet he already has enough goals to make a highlight reel.

"Deyang!!!"

"Dejan Goal!"

"What a goal!"

"GoalGoalGoalGoal!!!!!"

"In the fourth minute, Dejan scored a long-range shot to give Manchester United the lead."

"Sharp's cross in this attack was far worse than Beckham's, but that's Dejan's style. He can turn the impossible into the possible. He scored a world-class goal from just outside the penalty area, even though there was no chance at all."

"It seems Dejan doesn't want Manchester United fans to worry too much and wants to secure the victory for Manchester United early on, so that they can celebrate their second Premier League title with excitement at the end of the game."

"Ferguson was ecstatic on the sidelines. Even at this point, his decisiveness is still astounding, persuading Manchester United chairman Martin Eduardo to sign Dejan, who was still recovering from injury. Now it's his time to reap the rewards; a Premier League title is far from all he has to offer!"

Cantona has not been seen in the stands at Old Trafford recently.

He wasn't the kind of person who liked sitting in the stands.

McClair, who was not on the roster, sat in the stands. Hughes was the substitute striker today.

Although this was a normal rotation, it still made him a little worried.

Cole's header in the penalty area just now served to harass the opponent.

He doesn't have many advantages over the younger Andy Cole.

How about we buy Ferguson a Rolex sometime?
……

Bench.

"Fernando, I've recently fallen for a girl."

Beckham said somewhat awkwardly, "She doesn't seem very interested in me."

"Then don't waste your time on her."

Redondo said, "There are plenty of women in this world. You are already an important rotation player for Manchester United, and you are not bad-looking. There is no need to think so much about a woman."

"She's very special..."

Beckham said.

Substitute goalkeeper Pilkington said from the sidelines: "I used to think that the girls I liked were special, but now I think it was mainly because they were big, and I wanted to try them out."

The seasoned veterans on the bench slapped their thighs and laughed wildly.

David Beckham's face turned bright red.

He quickly changed the subject, saying, "When do you think Dejan will score his second goal?"

"soon!"

Redondo said.

Chelsea's crosses from the wings, if they can't penetrate, immediately create counter-attacking opportunities.

Lu Deyang's counter-attack efficiency is quite remarkable.

Redondo did not believe that Lu Deyang would waste the opportunity.

Sparkman dribbled down the left flank at breakneck speed; that was their only tactic.

After Sharp went up to press the ball, he immediately passed it back.

Ireland's Johnsen quickly chipped the ball forward, passing it to Sparkman once again.

Nigel Sparkman was afraid of being dispossessed if he dribbled forward, so he simply lobbed the ball directly into the penalty area at a 45-degree angle.

"I come!"

Schmeichel rushed out of the penalty area and easily caught the ball, then immediately tossed it out with a long kick.

The nearby players all felt that the kick was quite powerful, but the ball continued its momentum after crossing the halfway line, flying straight towards the opponent's penalty area.

The players from both sides vied for advantageous positions near the penalty area, with Andy Cole standing in the middle and Scholes standing with his back to the goal on the defensive line.

However, Scholes jumped and headed the ball towards the center circle. Lu Deyang received the ball, flicked it with his right foot, avoided David Lee's sliding tackle, and stood on the right side of the penalty area line, raising his right foot to land.

After a slight movement, he lifted his right foot again and swished it to the lower right side of the ball.

boom--

The ball soared over Steve Clark's head and headed straight for the top left corner of the penalty area. Andy Cole, who had rushed into the penalty area, stood there unmarked and easily headed the ball into the goal.

After scoring, Andy Cole was very excited. He imitated McClair by putting his arm around Lu Deyang's shoulder and rushing towards the South Stand together.

Manchester United fans responded enthusiastically, cheering and shouting continuously.

This made Brian McClair very upset.

Damn it, his worst fears have come true.

He knew very well that even if Scholes played as a striker, Lu Deyang could still score goals.

It doesn't have to be him or Hughes, it's the same with Andy Cole.

He doesn't have a £700 million transfer fee.

I must visit Lu Deyang's house again later.

McClair looked toward the sidelines, where Hoddle was addressing the substitutes.

His eyes suddenly lit up. Should he just find a wizard to injure Cole...?

(End of this chapter)