Chapter 817 The Europa League battle, a critical attack at the beginning
On the sidelines, Solskjaer met Emery.
The two had some contact, but didn't have much personal contact.
In particular, Solskjaer's understanding of Emery is still more from his time coaching Arsenal.
The Gunners were in a mess before, but Arteta is not much better now.
Some fans even posted during the Europa League semi-finals.
"How could Arsenal be able to have talented players like Emery and Arteta?"
Despite the jeers from fans, Solskjaer doesn't think so.
He thinks Emery and Arteta have something.
Arteta lacks experience. If he is given time to grow, he may really have a chance to lead Arsenal on the road to revival in the future.
And Emery has proven his worth on many stages. Arsenal is just in a period of transformation and is difficult to lead. The blame cannot be placed entirely on Emery.
So Solskjaer is fully prepared for this game.
He has confidence, but it is also based on knowing Emery very well.
But he didn't expect that Emery was far more powerful than he knew.
In particular, his familiarity with Manchester United is as good as Solskjaer's.
After all, he is an opponent who has played against Manchester United many times.
The referee's whistle sounded and the game started.
Manchester United kicked off first in the first half.
The three forwards passed the ball to each other, then handed the ball to B Fei behind him, and then quickly sprinted forward.
B Fei controlled the ball in the middle and passed back to Xia Xing.
Xia Xing hit Matic horizontally, and Matic passed to B Fei.
The three people in the middle made a continuous passing cooperation.
This was supposed to stabilize the situation, but B fee didn't.
He went too far just to find opportunities for himself to move forward.
At this time, receiving the ball again, he suddenly turned around and accelerated, rushing towards Huang Qian's penalty area!
This fast break is very sharp!
At this time, three teammates are also waiting near the penalty area!
Tangle with the opponent's defender to look for opportunities!
Facing the goal, B Fei saw that there was no good passing opportunity.
Just give it a try yourself!
35 meters away from the goal, take a direct kick and shoot!
The ball slides out!
The angle and power are good, and the ball slides out!
The Manchester United fans in the stands burst into applause!
Not bad!
Fee B also walked back very happily.
However, Xia Xing frowned slightly.
B fee is a bit anxious.
Although the shot was good just now, goalkeeper Rulli was obviously in a stable position.
It looks like a sliding door, but it is actually under the control of the opponent.
Could it be that he didn't react and make a save?
No!
It was Rulli who saw that the ball was missed, so he didn't make any big moves.
Moreover, this shot has no arc, and it will not change direction.
That's why Rully is so relaxed.
If B fee stops for a moment and waits for the movement of the three forwards, there may be a better way to handle it.
But that's okay, after all, it's just the beginning, so there's no problem in kicking it yourself.
Next, Manchester United's onslaught continued.
B Fei's long shot missed, and then the forward players became active.
In the 7th minute of the game, B Fei made another move in the midfield, seeking support from Xia Xing.
Xia Xing caught the ball, took a few steps, and then stopped.
He still chose to pass the ball.
After all, it has just begun. If you go up rashly, you will easily be counterattacked by the opponent.
Matic was the only one at that time. Fee B was in high spirits today and had been in the frontcourt. Seeing this, he had no intention of returning to defense. So Xia Xing played very cautiously.
This pass found Rashford in the front left, and Rashford quickly sprinted with the ball.
B Fee in the middle responded with a move, and Cavani in the penalty area also leaned on his opponent.
Rashford has a lot to choose from.
But he still chose to kick it himself.
Kick off and shoot!
The ball was punched out by goalkeeper Rulli!
Wonderful defense!
Three minutes later, Manchester United's attack resumed.
This time it was right back Wan-Bissaka who initiated the attack.
Drove forward with the ball and rushed all the way across the midfield line!
Knocking B fee horizontally, B fee kept passing the ball diagonally, and Wan-Bissaka received the ball!
Wonderful one-two!
Greenwood leaned towards the center of the penalty area and helped Wan-Bissaka attract the main defensive force!
Wan-Bissaka continued to advance and passed up and down the baseline!
Find Cavani!
Paulo Torres jumped high and cleared the ball out of the penalty area in advance!
This 23-year-old central defender is over meters tall and is very good at grabbing headers!
Manchester United's third wave of attack ended.
But even so, their offense still won applause from the fans in the stands!
Just play like this and you will score sooner or later!
But Xia Xing smelled a hint of danger.
Manchester United's offense just now was very smooth, but there were still problems.
Because all coordination, passing and shooting are expected by the opponent.
All defenses are very targeted.
Especially Wan-Bissaka's forward penetration is too smooth.
This was obviously premeditated.
They expected Wan-Bissaka to cross, but Pau Torres in the center was already ready and blocked Cavani.
Moreover, goalkeeper Rulli was also in a reasonable position. Even if Paul Torres failed to head the ball, Cavani's header would be intercepted by the second gate due to his interference.
Huang Qian's double insurance is no problem.
But now, Manchester United's attack is over, and Huang Qian's attack is coming!
Pau Torres' header cleared the ball and fell to the feet of Capoue who retreated in the midfield.
Get the B fee quickly!
Capoue passed back decisively!
The ball was handed to another central defender Albiol!
As a top central defender who has proven his strength in Real Madrid and Naples, Albiol's style of play is very stable.
Rashford quickly stepped forward to force his opponent to make a mistake.
But Albiol plays the ball faster!
A long pass, going straight to the left!
Get Terry Gross!
This pass was so interesting that Carrick almost couldn't help but applaud in admiration.
Because the passing position just now is a bit far to the right, it is actually better to find Huang Qian's right midfielder Jeremiah Pino, and the passing success rate is also higher.
But Albiol made a long pass to the left!
Just this long pass was far better than Manchester United's cooperation just now!
Because this completely disrupted Manchester United's defensive deployment!
I didn’t expect him to pass to the other side!
After Terry Gross caught the ball, he made a slight adjustment and made a decisive move!
Looking for Gerald Moreno on the striker!
The 29-year-old Spanish forward came from the Villarreal youth training camp and has been with this team for most of his career.
And so does Terry Gross.
The two have always had a very tacit understanding of cooperation.
When Terry Gross received the ball, Moreno had already started to accelerate!
At this time he has already passed through Manchester United's defense!
The ball came and he quickly passed Lindelof's defense!
Anti-offside success!
Lindelof desperately chased back, but still couldn't stop him from taking a shot!
Knocked in front of the goal!
Baka quickly followed up and shot into the net!
1 is better than 0!
Villarreal opens the scoring!
Manchester United suffered a critical blow at the start! (End of chapter)
