Red Rebels

76 Do you still remember that 7:o scene?

"Excuse me, Mr. Mourinho, who do you think performed the best among Manchester United's players in this game?"

In the press room of the Old Trafford Stadium, the first question at the post-match press conference was very pointed. It was obvious to everyone that the media wanted to provoke Ferguson and Mourinho. The flames between Rinho.

Neither coach is a good quarrel, and maybe they will all be at war with each other if they fan the flames just a little bit.

"The best player?" Mourinho still looked like he was owed a beating by everyone in the world. "Well, that must be Rene Adler. When he was still in the Red Rebels, I have said that he will be the best of the new generation of German goalkeepers. He has made rapid progress in the Red Rebels for more than a year, and he now has the potential to become the world's top goalkeeper."

"Without Rene in this game, our Red Rebels would have been able to end the game in the first half and there would be no need for the second half. However, I regret that Rene's peak performance cost us the points we gained."

Don’t mention Robinho who scored a goal back, don’t mention Mexes who performed well defensively, don’t mention Sully Muntari, just mention Rene Adler, Mourinho’s intentions It's not deep enough.

First of all, Rene Adler is a player from the Red Rebels who transferred to Manchester United this summer. Mourinho is using this method to tell everyone that he is a player trained by the Red Rebels and he performed well. This includes the contribution of the Red Rebels.

At the same time, Adler is the goalkeeper. His good performance naturally represents the poor performance of other Manchester United players and represents the advantage the Red Rebels have gained in the game. Praising Adler is tantamount to satirizing players in other positions of Manchester United.

It is impossible for Ferguson not to know about Mourinho's "good intentions", so when he answered the same question from reporters, he said another name, "Cristiano Ronaldo"

Everyone could see that Ronaldinho was restricted by Wes Brown, Mexes and others throughout the game, but Ferguson commented that this player was the best performer in the Red Rebels. , which is tantamount to making an irony towards Mourinho.

But it is true that although Ronaldinho did not score a goal or assist in the whole game, his performance was still good. He posed a threat several times when he got the ball. Messi's goal was also attributed to his pulling. .

Seeing that the two personality coaches were ignited by themselves and others, the reporters suddenly jumped for joy and asked questions one after another. They first asked the two coaches who performed the worst in the other team, and then asked if there was anything wrong with the other team's tactical arrangements. Questions, etc., are all very sharp questions.

Everyone knows that Mourinho and Ferguson are two famous British calf-protecting coaches. Asking them about the worst-performing player in the opponent's team is not asking them to expose each other's shortcomings?

Especially the second question, once you tell the opponent's tactical mistakes, does it not mean to attack the opponent nakedly?

Perhaps intentionally or unintentionally, the two head coaches returned to this issue very frankly. Naturally, the next step was mutual questioning between the two coaches. Mourinho questioned Ferguson's conservatism, and Ferguson questioned Mourinho's risk-taking. Substitutions and so on.

"Am I taking risks?" Mourinho sneered, "If Robinho's kick, which may not score a goal even if he is given a hundred more chances, hadn't been scored, I don't know if Sir Alex Ferguson would have survived. What do you mean? Everyone can see how miserable Manchester United’s situation became after Ismail came on the field.”

"But Robinho scored," Ferguson countered concisely.

"Hmph, substitution is always a gamble. If I am given another chance, I will still choose to replace Ismail. Even if it is still a draw in the end, or even a failure, I can accept it well, because I I feel at ease, at least I tried, I have a clear conscience.”

"In my opinion, the worst thing in life is not taking risks and failing, but that you don't dare to try and take risks at all, so I tell my players all the time that we should do everything we can on the court. try."

Speaking of this, Mourinho paused deliberately, "But some people don't dare to take risks or try, just like cowardly turtles. Maybe they can get a score that is acceptable to their hearts. Maybe they will be proud of themselves." They are secretly happy because they dare not try and take risks, but this still does not change their nature, which is timid and cowardly.”

"Perhaps, these words should wait until your Red Rebels win the league championship this season." Ferguson did not expect Mourinho to say such a big truth, and he was a little overwhelmed.

Seeing that many reporters at the scene seemed to agree with Ferguson's words, Mourinho sneered, "Maybe, Sir Alex Ferguson, when I am about to be 70 years old, when I have worked in this UK for many years, I will also be like him. You are like this"

After finishing speaking, Mourinho stood up without hesitation and left the press conference.

But where reporters couldn't see him, Mourinho secretly gave Ferguson a triumphant wink, as if to tell Ferguson that if I can't kill you on the court, I will kill you at the press conference.

Ferguson felt helpless. In terms of eloquence and sophistry, he was really no match for Mourinho. He could only accept it depressedly. So before Mourinho left the press conference, he deliberately shouted loudly at the reporters. Sneered, "What a graceless guy, isn't he?"

The reporters immediately laughed, but what these reporters didn't expect was that more than half an hour after the game ended, the two protagonists of the press conference were drinking together at Xiao Yu's house. This was their previous agreement. , we drink together after every Red Devils derby, and whoever wins will be provided with a bottle of fine wine.

This time the two sides ended in a tie, and Xiao Yu was responsible for providing the wine.

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Although it was a draw, the influence of the Red Devils Derby still made this game still talked about by fans all over the world after the game.

A large group of so-called professionals began to comment on the gains and losses of both sides of the game. Ferguson's failure was mainly due to conservatism, and Mourinho's failure was mainly due to his last risky substitution.

The Red Rebels took the initiative throughout the game, something Ferguson gave up. He arranged three defensive midfielders with the purpose of strengthening the defense, protecting the back line, and suppressing the Red Rebels' field. However, this also allowed Manchester United to The offense became a mess.

Mourinho replaced Evra with Ismail in the second half to strengthen the attack, especially Alves' forward penetration. This made the Red Rebels' defense too thin. Robinho's goal came from Alves' defensive zone cut in, which also put the Brazilian right back under a lot of pressure after the game.

Originally, the Red Rebels had always ignored the reactions from the outside world, and Mourinho had ignored the opinions of football commentators over the years. However, he did not expect that this time someone would show up again and even Point in the face and curse.

Cruyff, who is known as the godfather of Barcelona, ​​commented on this Red Devils derby in his column. He believed that this Red Devils derby was a great success in terms of the style of play, the technical and tactical level on the field, and the quality of the game. From the perspective of influence and other aspects, it is completely unable to reach the level of the Derby of the Century between Barcelona and Real Madrid.

"In my opinion, the so-called competition in all aspects of the Red Devils Derby is superficial. The development trend of today's football is technology. La Liga is the most technological league, and Barcelona and Real Madrid are the most technological in football today. With two teams that are fun to watch, the Derby of the Century is the most anticipated football feast.”

"Look at this game, Ferguson is too conservative. This mentality is absolutely fatal for a head coach of a top club, so he doesn't dare to arrange an effective attack in the game, for fear of accidentally... They were defeated by the Red Rebels, but I can’t help but ask, are the Red Rebels really that strong?”

"In terms of technology, the Red Rebels are not as refined as Barcelona; in terms of tactical system, Barcelona has been the same for more than ten years. When I established my style in Barcelona, ​​the Red Rebels didn't even know where they were; in terms of the ability to control the game, the Red Rebels It is even more difficult for the Army to follow Barcelona's footsteps, which can be seen from the difference in the average ball possession rate between the two teams this season."

"Yes, the Red Rebels scored a lot of goals, but I want to say that that was in England. If it were in La Liga, the Red Rebels would not have scored so many goals, because it is difficult with their rough skills. Having gained a foothold in La Liga, I think the player with the most exquisite skills in the Red Rebels is Cesc Fabregas, who has been immersed in Barcelona's system since he was a child."

"Mourinho is far from being as great as those who blindly admire him outside. He made at least two stupid mistakes in this crucial game. First, he blindly believed in his own team. So much so that in the second half, he decided to replace Ismail without knowing how to stop when he was good.”

"Second, Mourinho misjudged the situation. In front of the cunning Ferguson, he was like a little kid. He was played around by Ferguson and was almost powerless. This was clearly reflected in the last period of the second half. "

"I think that after this game, the truth about the so-called Red Devils Derby should have emerged. On this planet, there is truly a game that can be regarded as the most luxurious top-level derby. I think there is only the Derby of the Century, Barcelona vs. Real Madrid"

As soon as Cruyff's column came out, football people all over the world were in an uproar, especially his naked contempt for the Red Devils Derby in the column, and his contempt for the Red Rebels and Manchester United, which immediately aroused the disdain of the two teams. Fans were so angry that they attacked Cruyff on the Internet, believing that he was just hyping up the upcoming Derby of the Century between Barcelona and Real Madrid on January 1.

In the past few years, especially the last two years, the Red Devils Derby has surpassed the Red Devils Derby in terms of momentum, influence, and event promotion. At this time, Cruyff jumped out to warm up the Derby of the Century at Barcelona's home court. It's not impossible.

As for his criticism in the column, Ferguson took the lead in counterattacking. He believed that Cruyff's attack on Manchester United was untenable. Everyone knows how powerful the Red Rebels are. Manchester United's defense is based on tactics. needs, not mentality.

"This reminds me of last season's Champions League quarter-finals. Barcelona faced the Red Rebels in two rounds. I just wished I could send all five first-team players on the field and block them in their own penalty area. Why didn't I watch it at that time? What if Cruyff jumped out and accused Barcelona of being tactically conservative?"

"I really hope that Manchester United can meet Barcelona in the Champions League. Then I can learn what Cruyff said about how sharp Barcelona's control of the ball is. I just hope that Barcelona will not cower in the penalty area and dare not come out. That’s good”

Obviously, Ferguson was also stimulated.

Mourinho also fought back. He said that a person who has only known how to play golf in the past ten years has thrown football out of the sky. Cruyff's football has fallen behind. It's not something someone like him can understand.

"If he thinks Barcelona's football is more advanced, then I am willing to learn from him. I hope to meet Barcelona in the Champions League. But then, I hope Barcelona will not be like last season. Otherwise, it will not be enjoyable."

"I remember, someone said something in my hometown, when the caravan passed by, a group of dogs were barking, you looked at the dogs, but the caravan kept going, I believe, Mr. Cruyff, you know"

The two most popular teams in England faced Cruyff and Barcelona with a challenge, which immediately attracted the attention of fans throughout Europe and even the world.

Many people say that Cruyff is like a clown who has to attack like this in order to attract the attention of the column. However, he is the godfather of Barcelona and plays a decisive role in Barcelona. It is precisely because of his complex nature. His identity and background made everyone not have much favorable impression of him.

Suddenly many good people began to advocate that Guardiola should respond to Cruyff's call and directly agree to the challenge of the Red Rebels and Manchester United. After all, they eliminated the Red Rebels last season.

However, some people have pointed out that the Red Rebels have always been Barcelona's victims. If Guardiola really pushes the team to a dead end, it may reappear the tragedy of Rijkaard.

"Don't forget, Rijkaard, who played against the Red Rebels, lost 7:0 at the Red Rebel Stadium. It was almost the most humiliating defeat in the history of Barcelona, ​​and the players of the Red Rebels were better than Since then, Barcelona has become more powerful, but Barcelona seems to have not improved much. Does Guardiola dare to take risks like Rijkaard did back then?"

Many fans of the Red Rebels immediately posted on the Internet, and even went to the Barcelona forum to post. The words were nothing more than challenges, hoping that Guardiola could be more manly and compete with the Red Rebels in the Champions League. .

"It's just that, man's Barcelona, ​​do you still remember that 7:0 game at the Red Rebel Stadium?"