Chapter 360: Manchester City can also fight back

The mentality of Manchester United players was a bit explosive. After the restart, they no longer mentioned it so high.

I plan to stabilize the rhythm first.

Instead of attacking fiercely, causing problems in the defense again.

Manchester City obviously did not want to enter a fast-paced attack and defense.

Their matchup with Real Madrid a few days ago took a lot of physical energy, and the main players on the field didn't want to fight hard.

They have to go to the Bernabeu in a few days and need to preserve their form and physical fitness.

Now that you are ahead, let's stabilize the rhythm first and then see how things go.

Compared with the Champions League, the FA Cup is still far less valuable. Manchester City does not want to spend too much money on the FA Cup.

Of course, it is already the seventh round of the FA Cup. If we win, it will be the final, and Manchester City will not give up.

One of the two sides wants to stabilize the rhythm, and the other does not want to enter a fast-paced transition between offense and defense.

So after scoring a goal, the scene became a little boring.

As long as Manchester United attacks, Manchester City will shrink its defense.

But because Manchester City launched a high-quality counterattack at the beginning, Manchester United's defense did not dare to get too close.

They are worried about what problems may arise in the defense.

As a result, Manchester United's offense was somewhat timid.

There is no decent threat.

The young player Rashford works very hard in the frontcourt. As the future prince of Manchester United, he is not qualified enough now, so he is very active.

However, the effect is not good.

Not to mention the tough guy Otamendi, even the relatively soft Stones can restrict him.

Rashford does not have enough space to run and basically cannot get the ball.

And because of his insufficient qualifications, Rooney, Martial, and Mata are reluctant to give him opportunities.

As a result, Rashford had no chance to perform.

Mata's attack on the right was restricted by the dedicated Delph.

Only Martial on the left had some space, but Fernando's help made it difficult for Martial to play.

Manchester United's offense has not improved for a long time.

For Manchester City, Iheanacho scored a goal, but his ability is still limited and it is difficult to find opportunities.

Zhao Yi had several cooperations with Delph on the wing. Carrick, Valencia, and Mata who retreated deep, were fairly stable.

Zhao Yi did not find a good opportunity.

The two sides did not take many shots in the first thirty minutes of the game.

Zhao Yi on the wing has a very wide range of activities on the defensive end.

He often appears in the central position, opposite Rooney.

The current Rooney is no longer the chubby Rooney during the Ferguson era, and his condition has declined very seriously.

Facing the young and capable Zhao Yi, Rooney seemed a bit clumsy and unable to do what he wanted.

Several attacks in the middle were defeated by Fernandinho's partner Zhao Yi.

"Rooney...thinking about it now...Ferguson chose the former between him and Ronaldo, which was a bit of a miscalculation. Rooney's condition has declined too seriously. He has almost no speed, and his ability to hold the ball forward is also much worse.

His only strengths now may be organization and passing.

After encountering a double-team, he had no ability to escape.

Rooney has become a burden for Manchester United.

Manchester United should look for a new replacement. "

"This time... it was Rooney's mistake again. Manchester City counterattacked. Is there any chance..."

As Zhao Yi kicked the ball away, Silva received the ball and quickly moved forward with the ball.

Manchester United retreated quite quickly, but the players' movements were not tacitly coordinated, and it felt like a mess.

"Silva through ball!"

Silva faced Manchester United today and played very coolly.

Unfortunately, Iheanacho did not seize the opportunity and the ball was destroyed by Blind.

Iheanacho's strength is still inferior to Aguero.

Manchester United then played a good attack through the cooperation between Martial and Luke Shaw.

Luke Shaw passed the ball, and Rashford in the middle responded with a wonderful kick.

Rooney followed up with a blast and the ball was blocked by Otamendi.

Manchester United missed a good opportunity.

The first half ended quickly.

In this game, Manchester United rarely had more possession of the ball than Manchester City.

But there are not many opportunities.

The leader is Manchester City.

At halftime, Guardiola emphasized his tactics.

Crouching down to defend, squatting.

Let Manchester United attack.

Seize the opportunity to counterattack.

Everyone knows that Manchester City has strong control ability in the midfield. In fact, Manchester City can also play defense.

This is also the change Guardiola hopes to make.

He found that simply controlling the ball was of little use.

The whole world is pursuing his passing and controlling style, and he should continue to evolve and make changes.

After seeing Manchester City's playing style, Van Gaal made decisive changes in the second half.

It's time to attack.

Otherwise there is no chance.

This is the last chance to turn around this season.

He lost this time and was eliminated from the FA Cup. He also became a complete joke in the Premier League.

In the first ten minutes of the second half, Manchester United stepped up their attack.

Luke Shaw kept plugging in, attacking Manchester City's right wing with Martial.

Fernando and Zabaleta suddenly became confused.

The pressure is not small.

Luke Shaw made a strong pass along the baseline and succeeded in getting rid of Zabaleta. He faced Stones and successfully passed back an inverted triangle.

Rooney followed and got a good chance again.

It's a blast at the football!

Otamendi stretched his long legs and failed to intercept.

However, Joe Hart flew up and successfully saved the ball.

Mata and Zhao Yi, who retreated, fought together.

Zhao Yi stretched out his thighs and thrust his body forward, firmly pressing Mata behind him.

Mata was like facing a hill, stretching his legs and constantly interfering, but it was of no use at all.