Chapter 112 Killing a Chicken with a Bull Knife

This time Van Nistelrooy really pissed off Ferguson, who was originally on the substitute list, but his name disappeared.

This means that Ferguson temporarily took him off the list, not even a substitute.

It was Rosie who filled his name, and this time Ruud could really travel with Smith as his partner.

Not allowing Ruud van Nistelrooy to enter the bench shows that Ferguson has no tolerance for him, and would rather pin his hopes on the teenager Rossi than give Ruud van Nistelrooy another chance.

This time Sir Alex was really annoyed.

At the press conference before the game, the reporters asked Ferguson why he abandoned Van Nistelrooy.

Ferguson prevaricated with the reason that "Fanny is ill." He didn't want to talk too much about Fonny. As long as they win Southampton at home, Van Nistelrooy's matter will be nothing.

Manchester United will not stop because of a certain star, there will always be new players!

The home game against Southampton in the league, Ferguson played almost the same lineup in the League Cup, but in the defense, Sylvester replaced Brown, Kleberson replaced Fletcher in the midfield, and other positions. constant.

On the forward line, Dong Fangzhuo still partners with Rooney.

Although he rarely communicates with Rooney, the cooperation between the two has become more and more tacit.

You know, both of them are only 19 years old. It is unimaginable that they became Manchester United's starters at the age of 19 and played together as partners.

Coupled with Ronaldo who is also 19 years old, the front three are the youngest combination in the Premier League.

This is Manchester United, not an ordinary club. Even Ruud van Nistelrooy was excluded from the squad by Ferguson. It shows how decisive Ferguson's decision is. He dared to throw away any star who challenged his authority.

"It means Ferguson dares to play like this. If it were the head coach of another team, it would be impossible to start two equally young strikers. The safest way must be Rooney with Ruud van Nistelrooy, or Rooney with Saha. Everyone is used to it. There are big-name players in the lineup." Lineker came to Old Trafford again to explain the game on the spot.

"But Dong has proved with his excellent performance that he is fully capable of starting the position and scoring goals. There is an Italian kid on standby on the bench, which may be the reason why Ferguson dared to try. Of course, if the game does not go well, Ferguson He has to pay the price for the decision he made, he didn't even bring Van Nistelrooy!"

"Maybe it's unfair to Ruud van Nistelrooy. After he came back from injury, he is in very good condition. He has no problems playing the main force. I think the problem is in the dressing room. There must be a serious problem in the dressing room of Manchester United. , as reported by the media, Van Nistelrooy has aroused the anger of all the teammates of the team, and he may really be sold by Ferguson. Of course, the premise is that other strikers can play stably and score goals continuously, otherwise Van Nistelrooy Ni is still Manchester United's biggest thigh."

"Fortunately, Southampton seems to be ready for relegation. So far this season, they have only achieved two victories! It seems that a place in the English Championship has been booked in advance."

What Lineker said is not an exaggeration at all. Southampton this season is not competitive in the league. From the first round to the present, they are in the last place in the standings...

Almost every team can rub them on the turf when they meet them.

And Ferguson is now killing chickens with a sledgehammer. Considering that there is still the last round of the UEFA Champions League to be played in the middle of next week, he should choose to rotate in this game, but he did not do so, and still played with most of the main players. The team lost points, don't want any surprises, catch up with Arsenal and Chelsea in the league standings.

This chopper immediately occupied the absolute advantage on the court from the very beginning of the game.

After the battle with Arsenal, the team is actually a bit tired, but facing Southampton,

They still looked very excited.

Especially Dong Fangzhuo, finally he couldn't feel the pressure from behind, and he seemed to be able to do whatever he wanted.

But he suddenly discovered that it is not he who can do whatever he wants, but Ronaldo and Rooney.

Cristiano Ronaldo is like playing on the right. Facing the underdogs, Ronaldo also showed a selfish side.

Rooney strolled in front of the penalty area to take the ball, not paying attention to the opponent's players at all.

In the 10th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo passed two people on the right and reached Southampton's penalty area. He shot the far corner with his right foot and opened the scoring for Manchester United. Ronaldo is completely self-sufficient, has enough food and clothing, creates opportunities by himself, and scores goals by himself.

Manchester United, who scored easily, played more and more smoothly afterwards.

In the 22nd minute, Rooney took the ball and dunked a defender in front of the penalty area, shot directly into the net, and scored the seventh league goal of the season, ranking first in the team.

This ball also fully demonstrated Rooney's personal ability. After receiving the pass from Giggs, he unhurriedly got rid of the defense in front of the penalty area, and then calmly shot.

At this time, Dong Fangzhuo has been cruising in the opponent's big penalty area, with few opportunities to get the ball, and it is just a point to attract defensive firepower.

The limelight was stolen by Ronaldo and Rooney.

This is not acceptable, it is unjustifiable not to score, even if you play the deputy squad leader, you can't score, no matter how hard you work in front, it is useless.

Maybe Ferguson will replace him in the second half, and there are Saha and Rossi waiting eagerly on the bench.

so,

Gotta find a way to score.

Only scoring goals can continue to dominate the starting position...

But you can't mess up the team's rhythm and formation.

Both Ronaldo and Rooney scored a goal. Although they are not full, it is their turn. Thinking about this clearly, Dong Fangzhuo intentionally moved outside the penalty area and no longer left the area outside the penalty area to Rooney.

He has to nibble a little bit of Rooney's area, which is not too much. He sacrificed himself in the first place, but now, he just wants to get back a little interest.

Rooney and Ronaldo are also very knowledgeable. After scoring a goal, they all thought of Dong Fangzhuo.

In the 37th minute, Ronaldo went to the right again and passed back to Rooney in an inverted triangle. When Rooney could choose to shoot, he stuffed the ball to Dong Fangzhuo who was plugging in from the left. Dong Fangzhuo shot the far corner with his right foot and rewritten the score. 3:0.

It's very simple, Ferguson was very satisfied with the results of the first half, but he was still not satisfied. In the second half, he replaced Giggs with Fletcher and did not change the striker.

Southampton conceded three goals in a row, and there was no possibility of recovering the score, but Ferguson still stood still, and Dong Fangzhuo and Rooney were still missed.

Then in the 61st minute, Ronaldo, who switched to the left, made a cross. Rooney grabbed the spot and gave the ball to Dong Fangzhuo. Dong Fangzhuo easily swept in and scored twice.

"It's time to change!"

"There's still the Champions League." Lineker didn't understand why Ferguson didn't change the striker.

What is he waiting for?

It wasn't until Rooney scored the fifth goal for Manchester United that he replaced Dong Fangzhuo and Rooney at the same time.

Lineker seemed to understand.

"I see."

"This is……"