Football: Starting with managing Manchester United

Chapter 13 The Red Storm at Old Trafford Has Only Just Begun

Valencia broke through twice in a row and crossed the ball.

Poyet realized something was wrong and made a series of substitutions on the wings and in midfield, playing up all his options.

"Valencia is fast! He's overtaken Marcos Alonso!"

The commentator roared.

Because Valencia is so fast, they can dominate with just one move.

The Spaniards were left far behind.

Valencia didn't go down to the byline, but looked up on the right side of the penalty area.

He swung his right foot and crossed the ball like he was shooting!

"Van Persie! Van Persie! Van Persie!" Zhang Yang's heart jumped; all he could see was the shadow of the football.

John O'Shea was preparing to defend Fellaini when a figure suddenly appeared beside Fellaini.

This sent a chill down John O'Shea's spine.

"Robin van Persie! A volley inside the box sends the ball into the Sunderland goal! Manchester United turn the game around in the 80th minute!"

"Two to one!"

"The goal scorer for us is—"

The DJ on site roared.

"Robin!!!"

Tens of thousands of people at Old Trafford joined Zhang Yang in raising their arms and cheering.

With ten minutes remaining in regulation time, they scored the winning goal!

Isn't this the spirit of Manchester United?

Never give up, no matter what!

Meanwhile, it wasn't just Old Trafford that was in an uproar; wherever Manchester United fans were, they were celebrating this goal.

"hiss!"

Zhang Yang felt a pain in his shoulder, probably from overexerting himself and straining a muscle.

When he turned around to look.

Robin van Persie celebrated his first goal since returning from injury with a smooth knee slide.

Behind him ran Manchester United players, each with a smile on their face, a smile that came from the bottom of their hearts.

"The boss told me to do it!"

When Valencia heard Carrick praise his pass, he grinned and proudly replied to Carrick.

Valencia loves Manchester United.

Two years ago, his agent Diego Herrera, who had worked with him for many years, suggested that he consider offers from other players.

Valencia not only refused but also fired his agent.

"I have no intention of leaving Manchester United. I am happy, so I sacked Diego. I am satisfied with my life and I enjoy every day in Manchester."

These are his exact words.

In fact, when he came to Manchester United in 2009, he was there as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.

time flies.

Five years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Manchester United experienced the last four years of Sir Alex Ferguson's era.

Then Moyes was dismissed midway through his term.

Valencia and Rooney, Carrick and Fletcher are players who have experienced these ups and downs.

Previously, Moyes wanted to buy Baines in order to replicate Everton's tactics: Baines would cross from the left, Fellaini would head the ball in the penalty area, either to shoot or to pass it to the goal.

But at Manchester United.

Evra, Rafael, and Valencia are not known for their crosses.

Valencia was naturally uncomfortable.

But his recent collaboration with Van Persie has restored his long-lost confidence.

There were no bad players to begin with.

Valencia looked toward the sidelines; there were only coaches who didn't know how to use them.

Zhang Yang was giving them a thumbs up.

"If Valencia were a bit fairer, she'd look a bit like Jerry Yan!"

Zhang Yang's thoughts at that moment had nothing to do with football.

Suddenly.

Zhang Yang had an idea.

If you could gather players like Jerry Yan from Valencia, Liu Xing from Austria, Yang Kun from Belgium, Joey Yung from Africa, Lu Yi from Chile, Chang Chen-yue from Brazil, and Francis Ng from Mexico.

Wouldn't it become a huge hit in the country?

Moreover, the lineup looks quite reasonable, with a goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders, and forwards.

It's even a tiny bit powerful!

"Zhang! Sunderland are going all out, their formation is pushing forward!"

Chris Woods shattered the flamboyant fantasy.

Zhang Yang shook his head, not worried about it. Sunderland was able to score a goal because of Fletcher's mistake.

After Sunderland scored, Manchester United's midfield became very cautious.

"Look, the guys are fired up right now, they can't break through at all."

Zhang Yang patted Chris Woods on the shoulder, signaling him to relax.

With time running out, Sunderland players were even taking long-range shots from 35 meters out.

Could this threaten De Gea?

Obviously not, and Cattelmore can only be described with one word: reckless.

The highest number of fouls committed in a single game was 7.

He has received 67 yellow cards and 5 red cards in the Premier League.

As for shooting technique.

He's not even as good as Gao Lin.

This impulsive long-range shot cost Sunderland their last chance to attack.

De Gea then launched a long ball to midfield.

The referee blew his whistle.

Beep-beep-beep!

"Full time! Full time!"

Manchester United beat Sunderland 2-1 at home, with goals from Januzaj and Van Persie!

"Looking back at the entire match, Zhang Yang's team, after falling behind, managed to turn the tide through adjustments!"

"His decision to temporarily fill in as a striker with Fellaini, and to bring on Valencia and Van Persie, demonstrates his tactical wisdom!"

"Bold people often have good luck!"

"Van Persie's goal rewarded him; you could say it was luck, but he's now won three games in a row thanks to luck!"

Even Sky Sports commentator Jamie Carragher couldn't help but praise it.

You should know that he is a Liverpool legend.

The fact that he's praising the Manchester United manager now has fans in awe.

The camera returns to Old Trafford Stadium.

Zhang Yang had his hands in his pockets, and his suit jacket was already completely unbuttoned. A breeze blew through Manchester that night.

Amid the cheers, the wind blew up his suit jacket.

Click click click!

Reporters on the sidelines immediately turned their cameras, and under the flashing lights, a cover photo was created that was used by multiple media outlets.

......

Joseph, a reporter for The Guardian, commented on the match:

In your life, have you ever experienced the extreme despair that soars to the heavens, or the overwhelming joy that makes your heart feel like it's about to jump out of your chest?

if there is not.

Then you really should watch the game that just ended at Old Trafford.

Just after Fletcher's misplaced pass allowed Sunderland to take the lead.

I dare say that at this moment, 99% of Manchester United fans felt utterly disheartened.

However, that's the charm of football.

Just when you think the story has already been written out, it always manages to give you a major twist.

So, in the 80th minute of the match...

Manchester United, already on the brink of elimination, were instantly heated up to boiling point when Robin van Persie volleyed the ball into the net from inside the penalty area.

The stark contrast between hell and heaven is unforgettable for anyone who experiences it firsthand.

Many people ask this.

What force enabled Manchester United, once considered beyond saving, to stage such a beautiful comeback?

The answer is actually quite simple.

Change coaches.

Zhang Yang's seemingly deceptive tactical designs actually gradually revealed their logical validity after the game began.

Moyes would never have dared to do that.

Because he lacks the Manchester United spirit.

Meanwhile, Manchester United's interim manager, Zhang Yang, is a former assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson and the head coach of Manchester United's youth team.

It is now reorienting this nearly sunk giant ship in an amazing way.

At last.

The red storm at Old Trafford has only just begun!

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