September 12th.

"This is Manchester City. Where I am now, the media box at Old Trafford Stadium. In less than 10 minutes, the 193rd Double Red Club will kick off!"

This may be the first time Zhan Tianjun commented on Liverpool's game at Old Trafford. Even if he is as experienced as him, he can't help feeling a little excited and excited.

He has seen that players on both sides are standing in the player channel waiting to enter the court, and the referee team is conducting a final inspection on them.

He subconsciously glanced at the player in red, but immediately burst into laughter.

This is Old Trafford, and the only one who can wear red is of course the only one who is home team Manchester United.

Liverpool played away and wore a white away uniform, while the man standing in front of the queue had a complete Eastern hole.

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"Daly, you said you want to teach me a lesson?"

Long Shute, wearing the captain's armband, turned his head and looked at his former roommate.

Perhaps affected by the atmosphere, Blind's expression was a little stiff, and he snorted without a smile:

"You'd better not come to my defense zone, otherwise... I'll let you know my horror!"

Long Shute raised his eyebrows, as if he had never known this guy:

"I really want to see...how scary you are!"

Brind moved his lips and couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Brother, I just give myself courage, don’t take it seriously!

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"The referee for law enforcement in this game is Michael Oliver, one of the referees that the FA has focused on in recent years. He is only 30 years old this year, and is even younger than many players on the court. I hope this referee can hold on to the court today."

Zhan Tianjun also got the information about the referee easily.

Zhang Luze nodded:

"Although Oliver is not very old, he has already called out many important games under the focus of the FA and accumulated a lot of experience. Compared with Kratenberg or Atkinson, his penalty is relatively accurate and does not have much bias."

They would not know that the young and promising Oliver will be tied for the "Magic Four Blinds" by Chinese fans thousands of miles away, together with three old seniors, Clattenberg, Mike Dean and Atkinson.

However, at least, he is indeed young and has room for improvement.

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With the development of modern football, even the atmosphere of mortal enemies between Manchester United and Liverpool is gradually fading. The atmosphere of gunpowder that used to be filled with smoke and has now dissatisfied a lot since before the game.

Everyone is getting more and more professional, and this may not be a good thing.

Rooney and Henderson were both absent due to injury, and Long Shute and Carrick held a pre-match side-finding ceremony on behalf of both sides.

Among this Manchester United team, several people have fought with Longshute in the Champions League final four years ago, as well as comrades like Blinder and Schweinsteiger who fought side by side in the past.

But more of them are strange faces:

For example, the "80 million new king" who was well-known during the transfer period, and the "new Henry" Anthony Martial.

For example, last season's Eredivisie MVP, the Red Devils' new No. 7, and Robben's successor Memphis Depp.

For example, the Puff Head who serves as a striker in this game... Maruwan Fellaini.

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When Long Shute saw his old friend Blind standing in the center back position, he once doubted his eyes!

Please! Although there are many low-stature central defenders in football who play very well, such as Cannavaro, Puyol, and Mascherano, but... Blinde is definitely not this type!

No strength, no speed, no height, no confrontation, no frontal defense, no fill-up position, no back-chasing, and almost no flashing points on him except for the passing he practiced at Ajax.

Of course, the above evaluation is required according to the standards of top players. Blinder is useless. His ball maker is very good and his awareness is good, but it is still not suitable to play in the centre-back...

Van Gaal, standing on the sidelines, spread his hands:

What can I do?

As a world-class coach, don’t I understand football better than TV viewers and eighth-rate roadside tabloids?

If there are reliable defenders on Manchester United's bench, wouldn't I use them?!

Phil Jones was injured and Rojo had just played in the national team game. His physical fitness was nearly half-disabled. Only Blinder could play a cameo center back with a tough guts.

If you are facing an ordinary weak team, Carrick may withdraw in the future, but his physical condition... is not as good as Blind!

At least Blind is much younger!

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Goalkeeper: De Gea.

Defenders: Damian, Smalling, Brinder, Luke Shaw.

Midfielder: Schweinsteiger, Carrick, Herrera.

Forwards: Mata, Fellaini, Depp.

If you think about it carefully, the lineup set by Van Gaal... is actually nothing great.

With all the plans, only De Gea and Schweinsteiger can be considered first-tier superstars, and Mata is also considered half of them. As for other players, they even feel like they are just a bit of a mess...

The lineup that Liverpool has arranged is also half a dozen, or even more poor:

Goalkeeper: Miniole.

Defenders: Klein, Scotter, Lovren, Moreno.

Midfielder: Long Shute, Lucas, Jane, Milner.

Forward: Benteke, Firmino.

Among the eleven people who started, how many people could show off?

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"drop!"

Oliver blew the whistle.

Bentek pushed the ball forward, Firmino hooked it lightly and passed the ball to his half.

"The game officially started, Liverpool first organized the offense. They played patiently and did not blindly pass forward..."

Zhan Tianjun was actually a little surprised because he knew that Liverpool’s traditional playing style was not like this. They advocated more of a big opening and closing, brave but simple tactics.

But today, under the command of Longshute, Liverpool slowly controlled the pass and then pushed towards Manchester United's hinterland bit by bit.

Although Manchester United's frontcourt players are actively harassed, Liverpool's pass speed is very fast, and it is not easy to intercept the ball.

"Bastian, I really didn't expect you to leave Bayern."

When football is not under your feet, Long Shute is even in the mood to chat with his old friends.

Schweiingsteiger wasn't that rigid either, he smiled and shrugged:

"Why can't I do if you keep looking for challenges? I also want to experience a new league and feel the atmosphere of the Premier League."

Long Shute shook his head:

"You are different from me."

The pig suddenly couldn't laugh.

Of course he knew that he was different from Long Shute.

Long Shute has no real foundation in European football. He has gone through too many clubs and cannot regard which one of them as his own, so no one will ever describe him as his loyalty.

But I am different.

When leaving Bayern, his explanation was that "I have always wanted to see the outside world", but... If I can live for Bayern for a lifetime, what's the difference between watching the outside world or not?!
Chapter completed!