bookbashuk Chapter 58 Community Shield Arrives! Yi Di Makes His Debut! Let's Set a Small Goal First: Win t
Chapter 58 Community Shield Arrives! Yi Di Makes His Debut! Let's Set a Small Goal First: Win t
By the end of the training match, Ferguson had already made a small assessment of the abilities of the two rookie strikers.
Welbeck is in poor form and has clearly failed to adapt to the pace of the start of the season.
However, at this critical juncture, Sir Alex Ferguson would not consider renting him out.
Liu Yi gave the Duke a big surprise.
As a "hidden gem" of Carrington's youth academy, Sir Alex Ferguson still vividly remembers that he thought Liu Yi was a "connected" player that David Gill had put in, and that his trajectory would be like that of Dong Zhuo back then—unable to get a work permit, only able to occasionally appear in preseason commercial matches, and then repeatedly loaned to lower leagues. After several moves, his talent was exhausted and he faded into obscurity.
However, Liu Yi delivered phenomenal performances far exceeding Championship levels during his loan spell at Leicester City.
If it's just one or two games, then it can be explained as a breakout performance.
But... to deliver this kind of performance for seven months straight.
Ferguson felt he should give Liu Yi a chance.
The training match has ended.
Duke Fu summoned Liu Yi to his office.
Liu Yi was still wearing the training clothes he had just worn during training.
"Boss, you called for me."
Ferguson smiled, indicating that Liu Yi should not be reserved.
"I plan to start you for the Community Shield match the day after tomorrow."
This arrangement was not unexpected, and Liu Yi nodded calmly.
"You seem very calm; are you already prepared to start?!"
When many young players spoke with Ferguson alone, they looked like Yuki/Yuzuru being seduced by a "big sister," not daring to lift their heads, trembling and unable to speak fluently, so nervous that they were at a loss for what to do.
"Yes, boss, don't forget, I've already played for Manchester United and even scored a goal."
Ferguson adjusted his glasses.
"But the pressure on starters and substitutes is completely different. You haven't been back with the team long, and I'm already putting you in the starting lineup for the Community Shield—after all, this is a decisive championship game. I'll have Mike explain the tactical details to you individually; with your comprehension, you'll definitely grasp it quickly, Mike!"
Mike Perrin pushed open the door and entered, carrying a notebook.
As the lead assistant coach, Mike Perrin's job mainly involves daily training and explaining basic tactics.
The more in-depth tactical designs were usually arranged by Ferguson himself.
However, Sir Alex Ferguson was too busy with other matters at the beginning of the season to give Liu Yi individual coaching.
Perrin led Liu Yi into the tactical analysis room.
He turned on the video recorder, picked up a small pointer, and began to play back the video frame by frame and explain the content.
Liu Yi raised his hand to ask a question, just like a top student.
A moment later, Liu Yi said he also had some ideas.
He took the pointer from Perrin and began gesturing on the big screen.
The forty-minute tactical explanation passed quickly.
Perrin's notebook contained two pages of densely packed notes.
The flipped classroom model has been very successful.
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8 month 6 day.
The entire Manchester United team departed for London.
The 89th Community Shield will be held at Wembley Stadium.
The two teams facing off are last season's Premier League champions Manchester United and FA Cup winners Aston Villa.
According to the original timeline, Manchester City was originally the FA Cup champion.
However, the Blue Moon Legion was defeated by the protagonist of this book, who is described as "a god descending to earth".
So, by a twist of fate, Vera successfully rose to power.
There's also a curse associated with the Community Shield.
That means whoever wins the Community Shield will have a very difficult time winning the Barclays Cup in the new season.
This curse has persisted since Chelsea's departure in 04.
Aston Villa's mentality is like that of Crystal Palace, the FA Cup champions for 25 years in a parallel universe:
Anyway, I never intended to win the Premier League.
Sir, you should think it over carefully.
On the bus, some people also talked about this "curse".
Pogba is in good spirits.
I know this very well!
He immediately began to talk animatedly about what he knew about African witchcraft.
For example, having a wizard grant a blessing can dramatically increase one's strength.
Everyone burst into laughter, thinking that Pogba's haircut had made him stupid too.
The bus was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.
Liu Yi rolled his eyes at his third brother.
The son does not talk strangely and forcefully.
Can your strength skyrocket just by applying a blessing buff?
Please, it's 2011 already.
There aren't that many shortcuts to take!
Huh, the system has been quiet for a long time, why hasn't it issued any new tasks yet?
ding dong...
Since returning to Manchester United, your performances have earned Sir Alex Ferguson's trust, leading to your inclusion in the starting lineup for the Community Shield. You need a trophy to kick off the new season strong!
[Mission Objective: Win the Community Shield Championship.]
[Reward: One random Bronze-level badge!]
How do I get the bronze badge?
Does the system think that Manchester United beating Aston Villa is not difficult?
That's fine too. Anyway, as long as the badge slots aren't full, we can accept all badges, regardless of their level.
We can add more points now.
Hehehe...
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August 7, 2011, 2:00 PM local time.
Wembley Stadium, London.
The supporters of both sides were clearly divided, each occupying half of the stands.
Aston Villa's ancestors were once very wealthy, having won the Champions League and seven top-flight league titles.
However, apart from the one built in 1980, the most recent one dates back to the first year of the Xuantong reign of the Qing Dynasty...
Representatives from the Army, Navy, and Air Force slowly entered the venue carrying the Premier League title trophy, the FA Cup title trophy, and the Community Shield title trophy.
Aston Villa legend Alan Evans and Manchester United legend Denis Law, as guest representatives, shook hands with the players and referees from both teams.
All proceeds from Community Shield ticket sales, after deducting operating costs, are donated to charity, making the pre-match performances and thank-you ceremonies quite lengthy.
at last!
At 2:30, the players from both sides lined up on opposite sides.
War is imminent!
Inside the old Sina Sports live broadcast room.
Zhan Jun is ready to provide commentary.
As ESPN's broadcasting rights gradually slipped away, Zhan Jun returned to China to seek better opportunities, joining Sina Sports, which held the broadcasting rights.
Besides being able to commentate on his beloved Liverpool team, he can also watch Liu Yi's performance.
He himself once joked: In the Merseyside derby, the result I most hope to see is Liu Yi scoring a hat-trick and Liverpool winning 4-3.
"Dear viewers, dear viewers!"
Good evening, everyone!
"This is a live broadcast of the 2011-2012 Community Shield match."
"Last season's Premier League champions Manchester United face off against last season's FA Cup winners Aston Villa!"
"Here are the starting lineups for both sides."
Manchester United are still wearing their traditional red kit!
"The goalkeeper position is occupied by De Gea, who transferred from Atletico Madrid this summer!"
"The four defenders are Chris Smalling (number 12), Rio Ferdinand (number 5), Phil Jones (number 4), and Patrice Evra (number 3)!"
"In midfield, Carrick and Anderson will still be the central pairing."
"Ashley Young on the left wing and Nani on the right wing are creating space!"
"In the forward line, Rooney (number 10) leads the attack, with Liu Yi (number 19) starting!"
"This is also Liu Yi's first appearance this season, given his outstanding performance in the Championship last season!"
"Villa's side is wearing light blue jerseys."
"The goalkeeper is former Manchester City player Given."
"The four defenders are Warnock, Dunn, Collins, and Hutton."
"The four midfielders are Head, Albrighton, Bannan, and Agbonlahor."
"Heskey and Darren Bent are at the very front!"
In the [Liu Yi Bar] forum, the moderator has pinned the starting lineup for the match to the top.
The group members were discussing it animatedly.
Manchester United's defense is terrifying to look at, with Ferdinand and Vidic. I just don't know how De Gea will fare in goal.
[He seems pretty good. Sir Alex Ferguson has high hopes for him. I wonder if he can take over Casillas's role in the national team.]
The midfield is a bit weak. Wasn't there a report that Anderson's weight is high due to eating junk food?
[Liu Yi playing center forward? Villa's defense is full of big, strong black players; he might be at a disadvantage in physical duels.]
[It's okay, didn't you see Heskey is in Villa's starting striker lineup? He can clear the ball for Manchester United!]
I heard a joke that says if Heskey wants to hit you, what should you do? Just pretend to be a goalpost and stand still, then Heskey can't hit you!
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