Manchester City Stadium.

Another better known name for this stadium is Etihad.

On September 27, Long Shute went to England with Bayern.

He always has a natural closeness to the English team. After all, he has received more than two years of training here, and this place can be called his football enlightenment.

From here he stepped into the European football world, and one day he would return to where the dream began.

Oh, it's not Manchester City...

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"CCTV, CCTV, audience friends, you are watching the second game of the 2011-12 European Champions League Group A, Manchester United and Bayern, I am He Wei..."

Poet He happily started his first appearance in this season.

Then he found that he had just had a terrible slip of the tongue. At the reminder of guest Zhang Lu, he quickly corrected it:

"Ah, sorry, it's not Manchester United, it's Manchester City's match against Bayern..."

This may not be blamed, because since he entered the CCTV Sports Channel, the TV station has never broadcast a Premier League game (CCTV has never bought the Premier League copyright since 2003). His impression of the Premier League is still more in the era of the traditional semi-finals of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal - this is also a mistake that many fans who do not pay attention to the Premier League often make when Manchester City just rose.

He Wei stabilized his mood a little, and then began to introduce the situation of this Premier League upstart:

"Since the Middle East Consortium took over Manchester City in 2009, Blue Moon's performance in the league has been rising steadily. Last season, they created the best points and rankings in team history, tied for second with Chelsea. They ranked third in the area just because they scored a little less goals, surpassing Arsenal, which ranked fourth, and qualified for the Champions League this season...

In this Manchester City team, there are many first-tier stars with reputations, Aguero, Silva, Nasri, Balotelli, Tevez, Yayatoure, Dejong, Hart, Kompani, Milner, Koloture, Dzeko, Bari, Kolarov..."

He reported all Manchester City's roster today in one breath.

Zhang Lu, who was sitting next to him, smiled:

"Sun Jihai also played for Manchester City for a long time back then, and many fans should still have some impression of Manchester City at that time."

"That's right, when it comes to Sun Jihai back then, he did have a good performance at Manchester City. Unfortunately, due to injury, he gradually faded out of the team's main lineup," He Wei sighed a little. "Among the Manchester City teammates who played with him back then, the only main players left until now are Johart and Richards. These are really a soldier who is fighting hard..."

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In the poet He's feelings, Bayern and Manchester City have completed their initial confrontation.

The two teams had no record of confrontation before, after all, Manchester City had never entered the Champions League in the past 40 years...

So they are relatively unfamiliar with each other. At the beginning, they are carefully tempted and fight without real swords and guns.

But it is too exaggerated to say that both sides don’t understand at all. Manchester City has three old players who once played in the Bundesliga, Dzeko, De Jong and Kompany. Bayern defender Boateng just transferred from Manchester City three months ago...

Gomez, who had completely recovered from injury, returned to the starting lineup, while another injured Robben was not even taken to Manchester by Heinx. According to the team doctor's diagnosis, due to the strong force in the last game, the Dutch's injury showed signs of recurrence or even worsening. Heinx had to let Robben give up all training, calmly recuperate at home, and accompany his wife to welcome his second child...

Robben's third injury in the new season disappointed many fans. They originally wanted to appreciate Bayern's three fast horses to tie Manchester City's formation into a sieve.

But the reality is very cruel. The combination of "Robelong" has only been established for half a month and played four good games, but there is no chance to show its power again.

Robben's position was replaced by Cross, Mueller was still cruising behind Gomez, while Longshut was released by Heinx back to his most familiar position - the midfield, and partnered with Bayern vice captain Schweiingsteiger.

Long Shute thought for a moment. This seemed to be the first time he has truly taken up his position since joining Bayern!

What a game to remember!

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I don’t know if it’s been a long time since I played in the midfield, but Long Shute was a little uncomfortable after the opening.

He always felt like he was bound, and he had always longed to break free from the constraints and fly forward freely...

But reason and previous training have always reminded him: You must not leave the position easily, otherwise Schweiingsteiger alone would not be able to stop the impact of Silva, Yaya Toure and Barry.

Longshute's position has been dominated by Gustavo and Tymoshchuk in turn, and occasionally Pranic or Alaba's substitute, which is a position where defensive interception tasks are more important than organizational offense.

Half a year ago, Long Shute had been playing such a role, but I don’t know if he had played for two consecutive months of offensive positions, but now he has a little slight resistance to pure defensive tasks.

It can't be blamed for this. If you let Messi, Kaka, Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic, Zidane, Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho defend, even if they don't scold you, the fans will definitely scold you to the point of being bloody...

In the first 15 minutes, the Blue Moon, who was at home, once suppressed Bayern. Silva's flexible breakthrough was knocked down in the penalty area by his old teammate Boateng, almost causing a penalty kick, but the referee Kaushoi was indifferent, allowing Boateng to avoid the blame for taking the "traitor"...

Habits are a bad thing. Long Shute, who is used to acting as an attacker, left his defensive area from time to time within the first 15 minutes, or stepped forward with Schweinsteiger at the same time, leaving the huge middle lane to the opponent, allowing Silva, Nasri, and Aguero, the "little fast spirit trio" in the frontcourt to cooperate with Dzeko, the tall center forward, on the Bayern defense line, which caused German fans in the stands to exclaim.

But habits are habits after all. Long Shute, who has played in the defensive midfield position for many years, finally found the feeling of the No. 1 defensive player in the Eredivisie after adapting for 15 minutes.

After finding his form, he was the first to stop the key figure in Manchester City's offensive organization - Spanish king David Silva.

The Spanish frontcourt, which was intimately known as "Xiwa" by Manchester City fans, looks thin and small. When he was bought by Blue Moon at a high price, almost everyone was worried that he would be like many technical players and would not be able to adapt to the fierce environment of the Premier League. However, he not only gained a firm foothold here, but also became a truly indispensable core player for Manchester City.

He is also very free and flexible. He looks like a midfielder, but he often breaks into the penalty area from both sides. You think he wants to break through the wing, but he flicks the ball into the inside, then pushes a precise pass, finding Aguero, Dzeko, Tevez, or Balotelli who are circumventing in the middle.

But now... this flexible frontcourt libero has met another guy who is more flexible than himself.

So, Manchester City's attack suddenly lost its spirituality.

Although another forward, Nasri, is also known for his sharp breakthroughs, he also met a difficult opponent, Bayern captain Ram.

Under Ram's defense, Nasri did not even achieve a successful breakthrough, let alone support the entire team's offense.

As for another midfielder, Yaya Toure, he was restrained by Bayern's deputy Schweinsteiger and could not act freely.

This is the benefit of joining a strong team:

If it is in Ajax, no matter whether Longshute defends Silva, Toure or Nasri, other Manchester City players can take over the baton of their teammates and continue to lead the team to attack. He must divide his energy into three parts and always help his teammates make up for leaks. The physical energy consumed is naturally extremely huge.

In Bayern Munich, who has a stronger overall strength, he can concentrate on dealing with the most critical core figures of Manchester City, without worrying about whether Nasri and Yaya Toure will also create threats.

He saved energy and physical fitness on the defensive end, and he and Suarez didn't need to rely on two people to carry the team forward with difficulty on the offensive end.

In the 19th minute, Silva, who was so deflated by Long Shute, had no temper at all, had no choice but to pass the ball back behind him.

He did not pass it to the middle lane: Yaya Toure has a piglet around, and Barry's ability on the offensive end is really lacking...

The one who received the ball was left defender Kolarov, and the one who was responsible for marking him was "Heinx's own son" Tony Cross.

Kros neither stretched out his feet nor took action. He stood three meters away and watched Kolarov drive the ball and rushed up diagonally!

At this time, Aguero and Dzeko restrained Bayern's defenders, Yaya Toure, and Bari restrained Pigs and Muller. Longshut was still on Silva's side, and no one could stop Kolarov's sudden forward...

Heinx couldn't help but curse in his heart:

Damn Tony, you're waiting to sit on the bench in the next game!

Kolarov's net worth is as high as 19 million pounds, equivalent to about 23 million euros in 2010. It was also the top ten high-priced signings in the summer window that year.

His defensive ability is sloppy, but the reason why he can reach a net worth of more than 20 million euros is more because of his excellent forward attack ability and a well-decent long-range shot.

As long as he goes further and breaks into Bayern's 25-meter area, he can shoot with a shocking shot anytime and anywhere!

Even if it can't be turned into a goal, it can at least make Bayern players scare you into a cold sweat!

Kolarov just thought of this when he suddenly burst into tears!

A red figure rushed out from somewhere, and with just a poke with his toes, he stopped the football from front of him!

"Accurate interception from Longshute!"

He Wei immediately gave applause to his compatriots:

"After many days, we once again saw the super midfielder who could defend and defend with one or two in the game. Not only did he freeze the core of Manchester City's organization with his own strength, but he also resolved Kolarov's unexpected forward attack..."

"If Kolarov kicks the ball, then Kroos will definitely take this responsibility. His defense is too negative and has little help to the team. It is really unimaginable that such a player actually comes from the German football world, which has always been known for its strict records..."

Zhang Lu expressed regret for Cross.

After all, he is not Heinx, so it is normal that he can't tell what advantages Cross has. At least in the defensive stage just now, this talented German player is indeed worthy of criticism.

The football was stabbed at Schweinsteiger's feet, and Bayern's deputy leaned against Yaya Toure to complete the turn.

I just criticized Cross, but I didn't expect that Toure on the other side was also an eye defense enthusiast. He just tried to break the ball with his feet, and after failing, he simply became a spectator...

Schweinsteiger swung his right foot and made a pass. Splitting the side in the middle has always been the most common offensive routine for Bayern Munich, because they have the best pair of wingers in the world.

Ribery, who was sprinting on the left, easily received a long pass from his teammate, and then scored a freehand man-made goal in front of the black and hard big defender Richards, and then broke into Manchester City's 30-meter area without any trouble.

When Robben on the right was not present, the Allianz King's offensive routine always seemed a bit monotonous, and this time was no exception.

His offense is that simple, but simplicity does not mean it has no effect.

He passed Richards and attracted two defenders, Kompany and Kloro Toure, causing a gust of wind inside and outside the penalty area.

Ribery's afterglow swept to the middle, and there was no red afterimage of Longshute this time, but Mueller and Gomez were both struggling to charge into the penalty area.

Ribery pulled the ball to the left and made a cross from the bottom.

But Kompani had noticed his attempt and rushed towards Muller, preparing to intercept Ribery's pass.

But he still fell into the trap set by Ribery!

As soon as Kompani took a step, Ribery swung his right foot and shot outside the penalty area!

"Bang!"

There are even clear blue veins visible on Kompany's bald head!

He regretted why he left his position at the last moment!

A sound of gasping sounded over Etihad, and countless Manchester City fans were frightened by the shot and jumped out of their seats, and some even closed their eyes with fear.

But a figure pressed them back on the chair.
To be continued...