Born to be a coach [soccer]

Chapter 239

After Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Sunderland at home, the entire English football world is waiting for the result of Manchester United's current round of competition.

This round of Manchester United's away game against Newcastle United.Sunderland had one loss and one draw in the league before, and the points have been gradually caught up by Manchester United.As long as Manchester United wins this game, they will overtake Sunderland and regain the top spot in the league standings after four months.

Some people even speculate that Newcastle United is Sunderland's "mortal enemy". In order to bring down the mortal enemy, will Newcastle United, which has "no desires and no desires", deliberately release water and send Manchester United to the top of the list.

But the facts have proved that there are no underdogs in the Premier League, and every team in the Premier League also has its own dignity.Newcastle United drew 0-0 with Manchester United at St. James' Park, which just made Manchester United miss the best chance to reach the top of the list.

Sunderland fans: I can't see it, the mortal enemy for many years has such a temper, it's quite righteous.

Newcastle fans: Cut - the draw against Manchester United is not for you, don't think so big about your face!

Sunderland has ended all the strong contests so far, and all the next opponents are the teams on the edge of the relegation zone and the relegation zone.And Manchester United still have an away game against Arsenal and a home game against Chelsea.

After the Manchester United game, the odds of Sunderland winning the Premier League title soared, which means that from this moment on, this newly promoted team has officially become the biggest favorite to win the Premier League title. This is the first time since the establishment of the Premier League.

At the post-match press conference, under questioning from reporters, Sir Alex Ferguson said with a sullen face: "There are 7 rounds left in the Premier League. It's hard to say anything now."

A reporter asked: "Jazz, may I ask if Manchester United's offensive problems have been highlighted in this game?"

Because Rooney is still recovering from his injuries, Ferguson has only one Berbatov left.Once Newcastle stares Berbatten to death, Manchester United will have no other sharp offensive points.

Unexpectedly, Ferguson said blankly: "Berbatov played at a normal level in this field, and I am very satisfied with his performance." Ferguson has always been merciless to his disciples in the locker room, but in front of outsiders, he is protecting his weaknesses. .

"In addition, there is another piece of news that I think I can share here: Rooney will soon return from injury. His condition has recovered very quickly. I believe that when you see him, you will find that this is a stronger Rooney than before. .”

Ferguson said categorically, and at the same time he was thinking in his heart: I don't know if Anton will regret it, pulling his opponent for the championship, so that the opponent's main striker can quickly recover.

Thinking of this, Ferguson couldn't help shaking his head, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help turning up.He thought that with Anton's personality, he would not regret it. On the contrary, Rooney's absence for too long had weakened Manchester United's strength, and Anton would regret it instead-this "kid" is really interesting.

The reporters in the audience looked at each other when they saw Ferguson shaking his head for a while, and smiling inexplicably for a while.

Sunderland's next opponent is their opponent in the Europa League quarter-finals, the Dutch team PSV Eindhoven.

PSV Eindhoven had previously beaten Rangers to advance.The two teams fought fiercely for 180 minutes in two rounds and only scored one goal in total.

Before the game, the coaching staff of Sunderland had already processed all the game video and data of PSV in the Europa League, and concluded that the opponent's attack power is not strong, but the defense is very solid.

When Ibrahimovic heard it, he was very happy: "I like this kind of team that is good at defense!"

Prior to this, Ibrahimovic mentioned in a pre-match interview that he wanted to strive for the "Golden Boot" of the Europa League.The reporter who was interviewing at that time couldn't hold back any of them, showing extremely surprised expressions on the spot.

This Europa League, Ibrahimovic can participate in half less than others.When he moved to Sunderland, some teams had already scored several goals in the group stage with their striker forwards.If Ibrahimovic wants to catch up with this gap in the few remaining knockout rounds and win the "Golden Boot", he must score a lot of goals, perform hat-tricks, big four, five sons, etc... Then why does he like to be good at defense team?

"Only a team that is good at defense will feel extra pain after the defense line is penetrated by me." Ibrahimovic said.

Sunderland's coaching staff and the rest of the first team:  …

This "God" really doesn't have much sympathy for mortals.

Anton thought that with Ibrahimovic around, it was indeed an excellent choice to forcefully break through the opponent's defense.So in the pre-match preparation meeting, the offensive system around Ibrahimovic became Sunderland's first choice against PSV.

本轮淘汰赛桑德兰抽到了先主后客的比赛顺序。他们将在4月7日与4月14日主客场对阵埃因霍温，中间4月10日的时候还夹了一场联赛，对阵保级队西布罗姆维奇。

The first round will be held on the evening of April 4th.That morning, Sunderland's team doctor secretly came to Anton and told him that Ibrahimovic had come to the team doctor before and said that his hamstring was a little uncomfortable.

"He didn't want me to tell you. I asked him how he felt. He was a little hesitant, but he still said that it's nothing serious. It's okay to play overtime in tonight's game."

Anton: ...In the first round, why overtime?

"How do you judge?" Anton asked the team doctor for advice.

"I checked, and there is nothing serious, but it can be seen that it is caused by fatigue. This game should be able to persist, no problem, but I suggest you pay more attention during the game, and replace him as soon as you find something wrong. "

Anton thought for a while, then nodded in agreement.

In the game that night, Ibrahimovic lived up to expectations, scoring a goal to break the deadlock in the first half, and scored twice at the beginning of the second half.And the second ball is particularly beautiful: a barb.

The fans of the home team in the stands were all fascinated:

Sure enough, as Ibrahimovic said, the opponent was meticulous and tenacious, but he was irresistible in front of Ibrahimovic's powerful firepower, his morale was greatly frustrated, the defensive end was downcast, and the goalkeeper shook his head frequently, saying that such an opponent could not be defended.

But at this moment, the fourth official next to him raised his card, and Sunderland made a substitution.

The Eindhoven players were cheered up because the number of the replaced player was - No. 66.

With nearly 40 minutes left in the game, Sunderland actually replaced Ibrahimovic, who had scored twice.

The Sunderland fans were taken aback, but they knew that Anton would never make meaningless personnel adjustments. Something must have happened at this time, which led to Anton's decision.So all the Sunderland fans in the stands applauded for Ibrahimovic's performance.

Unexpectedly, when Ibrahimovic left the field, his face was gloomy, and he didn't have the slightest joy of "scoring twice". Instead, he walked off the field with big strides angrily.

The decision to substitute was the fourth official that Russell went to, so he was on the sidelines when Ibrahimovic was off the field.The assistant coach high-fives the players who are off the court according to the habit...

Unexpectedly, instead of high-fiving Russell, Ibrahimovic lowered his head and asked condescendingly: "Blake, who made the decision to replace me?"

Russell: "...Anton!" He clearly felt that the visitor was not kind, because Ibrahimovic clearly wrote on his face: I'm still waiting to perform a hat-trick!

When Ibrahimovic hit his shoulder, Russell was immediately bounced away. When he turned around, he saw Ibrahimovic went directly to the coach's bench to find Anton.

At this time, the cameras on the sidelines were all aimed at Anton and Ibrahimovic, the pair of "master and apprentice", and the TV broadcast screen was immediately cut to the sideline shots.The Sunderland fans who noticed this scene in the stands were all dumbfounded:

What's the situation?Is it possible that Ibrahimovic is going to have a taekwondo showdown with Anton on the spot?

When Ibrahimovic came to Anton, Anton had already stood up from his seat to greet Ibrahimovic.

Ibrahimovic is 1 meters tall, almost 95 centimeters taller than Anton, so at this moment he lowered his head, stared at Anton very seriously, and asked word by word: "Why did you replace me? Give me another 8 minutes I can get into the third."

Anton: "I think you have a problem with your hamstring, and if you keep going, you will get hurt."

During the game, Ibrahimovic reached out to break his right leg several times. Maybe the player himself didn't realize it, but Anton just looked into his eyes one by one.

Unexpectedly, Ibrahimovic widened his eyes and said loudly: "I don't want you to think, I want me to think! I think I can still enter the third one."

Doesn't he know it himself?Wouldn't he tell the coach himself when he couldn't hold on and was about to end?

This was shouted so loudly that even a row of spectators sitting behind the coach's bench heard it.Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, not daring to say anything, thinking that this really was Big Ibrahimovic—always this domineering style.

Unexpectedly, Anton said with a smile: "But you still obeyed the coaching staff's arrangement, and it's over! I appreciate that you can still do this in a fit of anger."

Ibrahimovic: ...The substitution cards are raised, can I not end?

Ibrahimovic seems to be rebellious, but he still respects the basic rules on the court-no rules means the game is out of order. Ibrahimovic has played for so many years, and he can publicly protest to the coach after he leaves the field, but he It will not violate the decision that the coaching staff has made.

Who knew that Anton would actually praise him for this.

Ibrahimovic came aggressively, full of resentment and anger, and the desire to perform a hat-trick pushed his resentment to the peak.

But Anton actually praised him lightly, and then silenced all the complaints he was about to utter.This is great, all the anger is stuck in his chest, and he can't vent it in front of Anton's boastful smiling face.

Ibrahimovic: ... count you ruthless!

He swayed, walked around Anton, walked back to the bench, sat down on the seat angrily, and looked ahead——

God knows what he's looking at.

At this time, Sunderland's team doctor sneaked up next to Ibrahimovic, quietly checked the condition of his right hamstring, and said with a sigh of relief: "It's a good thing you got off the field early—just now your barb vacated. , all the team doctors were frightened and stupid, saying that you are really desperate."

"Fortunately, Anton will be replaced soon." The team doctor patted his chest.

Ibrahimovic listened, vaguely felt that something was wrong with the back of his right leg, and asked casually, "Dude, I told you not to tell Anton, did you say it later?"

The team doctor faltered: "So... I, I seem to... I can't remember clearly..."

Ibrahimovic snorted from his throat and wrinkled his nose, but he stared at Anton's back, a little less angry.

The author has something to say: Recently, I have indeed been brainwashed by the "clear statement" of "I don't want you to think", so let's have fun watching it.