Chapter 296 The Champions League knockout rounds begin, and it’s time for Manchester City to prove t

Chelsea are desperate for goals.

More and more offensive forces were invested.

Unfortunately, the offensive effect is not very good.

Manchester City's defense did much better than in the first half.

In the 82nd minute of the game, Gundogan and Zhao Yi, who retreated to their own half, suddenly launched a containment on Fabregas.

Fabregas tried his best, but still couldn't protect the ball. Zhao Yi used a big kick to poke the ball out.

After Gundogan got the ball, he quickly moved forward.

"Man City counterattacked again, can Aguero, De Bruyne and Gundogan pass the ball??

oops! Oh my gosh! ! "

With a scream from the commentator, Gundogan was brutally knocked to the ground by Zuma who rushed out from the side.

Because several mistakes on the defensive end cost Chelsea a good game, Zouma's mood was obviously not right.

Gundogan clutched his ankle, fell to the ground with his eyes closed, and screamed in pain.

Manchester City teammates quickly gathered around to check on the injury.

The referee also rushed to the scene immediately and quickly let the team doctor enter.

Zuma stood aside with a dark face. The referee did not hesitate and gave him a red card and was sent off directly!

Zuma had no excuse. When he made such a dangerous move, he already knew his fate.

Hiddink kept shaking his head, unable to be reused.

Guardiola looked worried.

Gundogan is the core ball-handler of this Manchester City team. He is one of the few players in Manchester City's current lineup who can stably transition the ball from the backcourt to the frontcourt.

His organizational skills are top-notch, and the key is a very threatening shot.

It plays an irreplaceable role in Manchester City's offense.

If Gundogan is reimbursed for the season, it will definitely be a heavy blow to Manchester City.

Soon, the team doctor flagged down Guardiola for a substitution and the need for a stretcher.

"Gündogan's injury looks very serious. Zouma's unconventional and vicious foul... shouldn't be done!

If Gundogan misses Manchester City's next games, it will be a big problem for Manchester City.

In this position, there are only Fernando or Silva... one of them focuses on defense, and the other is good at attacking and passing threatening balls. It is difficult for them to replace Gundogan.

Zhao Yi also made a guest appearance in this position, but the effect was not very good.

Guardiola may have to think of a solution. "

Guardiola looked a little heavy and immediately called Fernando to prepare to come on as a substitute.

He began to hesitate.

Perhaps we should not be so optimistic about the four fronts attacking at the same time.

Players should have sufficient rest time.

Silva has already suffered a muscle strain due to fatigue, and Aguero has also missed many games due to muscle problems.

Both Kompany and De Bruyne have some fatigue problems.

The extent of Gundogan's injury is currently unknown. Judging from the solemn appearance of the team doctor, it seems that he will be reimbursed for a long time.

Gundogan was lying on a stretcher, covering his face and feeling very painful.

The expressions of the players on the Manchester City field were not very good.

Manchester City fans are already clasping their hands and praying for Gundogan.

Hopefully he won't have too much of a problem.

The referee resumed the game.

Chelsea has one less player, which does not have much impact on the offensive end, but the defensive end is too difficult.

Chelsea, who changed to a back three, had to be wary of a fire in the backyard at all times.

The remaining game time runs out quickly.

The scores between the two sides did not change again.

With all the main players playing and at the cost of losing one main player, Manchester City struggled to defeat Chelsea in an away game.

Advance to the next round of the FA Cup.

Chelsea fans and players were a little reluctant, but there was nothing they could do.

Chelsea was eliminated from the League Cup this season, and the FA Cup was also ended by Manchester City. There is no hope for the top four in the league.

There is only one Champions League championship left, but after losing 1:2 to Paris Saint-Germain in the first round, there is little hope of promotion.

Basically all four elements are gone.

Although Manchester City won the game, they suffered heavy losses.

Guardiola looked a little worried at the post-match press conference.

He didn't say much about the win.

He very much hopes that Gundogan's injury will not be a big problem.

Zhao Yi, who performed the best in this game and once again kicked a magic ball, also expressed his blessings to Gundogan in the interview area.

Hope he recovers soon.

"We will stand behind him no matter what.

He is an integral part of us. "

The players returned to Manchester and Gundogan was determined to be out for four to six months after further tests.

This season is directly reimbursed.

Manchester City advanced but did not celebrate.

After learning about Gundogan's injury, a group of teammates went to the hospital collectively.

Gundogan is quite optimistic.

"It's just a broken bone, why does it look like he's dying??"

It’s normal for professional players to get injured, and sometimes their seasons are reimbursed, or even their careers are over.

"I'm sorry, I can't win with you again this season."

"I will watch every game of yours at home, don't be lazy!"

"We must advance to the Champions League!"

“We must win the League Cup!!”

"I still have to go there to receive the medal!!"

Manchester City players fist-bumped Gundogan one by one.

Gundogan kept talking.

"My first trophy at Manchester City, don't let it slip away."

Zhao Yi hugged Gundogan and said, "I will."

Gundogan nodded and pointed at Zhao Yi, "I have heard of your legend. You keep your word. If you promise, you will definitely do it."

Zhao Yi will do his best to fulfill his promise and fight for the last bit of strength.

This is one of his few advantages.

Two days later, Manchester City will go to Kiev to start the Champions League knockout rounds.

The schedule is very tight.

Guardiola was a little upset that he should not have sent out all his main players when facing Chelsea.

Gundogan was injured and ended the season.

So before facing Dynamo Kiev, he and Ventura constantly checked the players' physical condition.

There are still some hidden dangers in Aguero's muscles.

Guardiola has become cautious. This time in the away Champions League, he does not plan to start Aguero.

"How is Zhao's physical condition?"

"He's as strong as a cow, it's hard to explain, he doesn't have any muscle discomfort and is in very good physical condition.

In fact, the only time he had any physical issues throughout the season was during the previous period.

At that time, I thought his body had reached its limit. Unexpectedly, within a week, he was just like a normal person.

It is indeed good to be young.

I'm pretty sure he won't be injured due to fatigue.

He can definitely play. "

Guardiola breathed a sigh of relief.

He even wanted to send out most of the substitutes to give the main players a rest.

But the Champions League is too important.

It is too important for Manchester City and him.

Manchester City has never been involved in the Champions League, and even suffered the humiliation of being eliminated in the group stage as the Premier League champion.

After Guardiola himself left Barcelona, ​​he coached the top European team Bayern Munich and never entered the Champions League final.

Therefore, it was criticized by many people.

Both he and Manchester City need to prove themselves in the Champions League.