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Chapter 257 Chapter [064] Before the game starts [Chapter 2 combined into Chapter 1]

Chapter 257 Chapter [064] Before the game starts [two chapters combined into one chapter]

In an interview before the game, Michael Richards said: "Well, this game is really difficult for us. Everyone knows that we received a strong block from the Twente team in the middle of the week. In that game, we staged a Jedi counterattack and killed the opponent at the last moment of the game. Although we won, it consumed most of our physical energy. Therefore, in the weekend game, we are bound to be affected. In the league, hereby also performed very well, so in this game, it is really hard for us to say, who will win this game!"

"Then you mean that Manchester City will lose this game?" After hearing Michael Richards' answer, the reporter at the time immediately asked this question.Facing this question, Michael Richards smiled slightly, and then said: "Hehe, even though I said this, it doesn't mean that we will lose. Of course, it doesn't mean that we will win. However, facing this game, we will try our best!"

When Xu Zhou was asked, Xu Zhou was very low-key. He only said one sentence, which was: "I don't know the result of the game, but we will try our best to win the game!" Seeing that Xu Zhou only left such a simple sentence, the reporters on the scene were willing to let Xu Zhou go. They immediately said what the Tottenham Hotspur players said. Oh. What they are saying is that you are not a high-level player, which is what Luka Modlic and Roman Pavlyuchenko said. What do you think about this?"

Hearing such questions from the reporters, Xu Zhou smiled slightly. He really didn't expect that these reporters would ask such questions.At this time, Xu Zhou had no choice but to answer. Xu Zhou still had a faint smile on his face, and then said to the expectant reporters: "Hehe, I don't know if I am a high-level player. I think fans and friends should be clear in their hearts. There is a yardstick for judging in their hearts, hehe."

"Then what you mean by that is that Luka Modlic, Roman Pavlyuchenko and others have no right to judge whether you are a high-level player, or that they are not qualified to judge you at all?" Hearing Xu Zhou's words, the reporters on the scene were all excited.If this sentence appears in the newspapers of major media tomorrow, then there will be a good show, ha ha!

"It doesn't matter what I mean. The important thing is that we are going to compete. After the competition is over, won't all the problems be resolved? Instead of talking about these meaningless issues here, it's better for everyone to go back to sleep directly. After all, after the night, all the problems will be clear!" Xu Zhou smiled slightly, and then he didn't wait for the reporter to speak again, and then said directly: "Okay, ladies and gentlemen, I have to go to the evening competition now. Goodbye everyone!"

Of course, these media reporters will not let go of Manchester City's head coach. After the Manchester City players were interviewed, these reporters surrounded Manchester City's head coach Mark Hughes.Facing the reporter's question, Mark Hughes had a flat face: "Really? Did Juande really say that? I think there is some truth to what he said!" At this point, the expressions of the reporters were dumbfounded. They did not expect that before the game, the head coach of Manchester City, Mark Hughes, would admit that he was cowardly. This was beyond everyone's expectations.At the same time, the reporters looked at Mark Hughes, the head coach of Manchester City, with the expression of seeing a ghost.

Seeing the reaction of the reporters, Mark Hughes smiled inwardly. He expressed his satisfaction with the huge reaction he had caused.Seeing that these reporters were stunned, he continued: "I admit that what Juande Ramos said is very reasonable, because in every head coach's heart, he thinks his team is the strongest, especially a head coach with ambitions. And Mr. Juande Ramos happens to be such a person, so I have no doubts that he can say that. Similarly, in my heart, Manchester City is also very strong. Whether it is defense or offense, our Manchester City team is very strong. You guys. Didn’t you see our Twente team in the last game? Isn’t the attack power we showed making people frightened? So, I say, our Manchester City team may not lose this game!”

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Before the start of the game, the atmosphere had already been paved with enthusiasm by the two teams. I think it was because of the remarks made by the two teams before the game that it definitely added a large number of fans' attention to the game.When the relevant personnel of the two teams were interviewed by the media, they all expressed great confidence, which made England fans have more expectations for this game.

At 2008:11 on November 9, 18, Manchester City's Manchester City Stadium was already packed with fans from both sides.The Manchester Stadium, which can accommodate more than 4 people, simply cannot meet the needs of all fans who are concerned about this game, so many fans have to gather outside the stadium or other squares to watch the big screen.Of course, all the bars in Manchester were also full today, which made the owners of Manchester bars laugh and couldn't keep their mouths shut.

At this time, the Manchester City bus also drove in. Facing the arrival of Manchester City, Manchester City fans frantically rushed up, holding up the portraits of their idols in their hands, or holding up the team logo and other things related to Manchester City. They chanted the slogan that Manchester City must win, and they were welcoming the arrival of their home team.Of course, in addition to the fans, the reporters also frantically flocked up. It is indeed a very lucky thing to be able to interview the players at this time.However, it seems that luck has not come today, and none of the players accepted the reporter's question.The players of the Manchester City team rushed into the player tunnel as soon as they got out of the car, which is the same performance as other times.

Just as the players of the Manchester City team poured into the player channel, the bus of the Tottenham Hotspur team also drove in.At this time, the Manchester City fans hadn't had time yet. Seeing the Tottenham Hotspur bus arrive, the Manchester City fans began to boo Tottenham Hotspur.Of course, the flocking Tottenham Hotspur fans will not stand by and watch their team humiliated.As soon as they rushed over, they began to have a big verbal battle with the Manchester City fans.

Seeing this situation, the security personnel at the scene became cautious. They quickly organized a human wall outside the gate of the Tottenham Hotspur bus to separate the emotional fans from the Tottenham Hotspur players.In such a situation, it is even more impossible for reporters to interview Tottenham Hotspur player Na.So when players from Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur poured into the tunnel, the reporters had to go back disappointed.Of course, there are also some reporters who have poured into the stadium, and they want to record the progress of the game in the stadium.

Players from both sides quickly changed their clothes, and then rushed into the court to start a simple warm-up on the court.At this time, the stadium was filled with fans. Although the game hadn't started yet, the atmosphere was very enthusiastic.The Manchester City fans chanted the slogan that Manchester City must win in unison, and the Tottenham Hotspur fans did not show weakness, they also frantically shouted the slogan of Tottenham cheering.In an instant, Manchester City Stadium became a melting pot, like a melting pot that melts anything!

While warming up on the court, Xu Zhou noticed that two people often cast contemptuous glances at him.These two people are Luka Modlic and Roman Pavlyuchenko. Obviously, they are quite dissatisfied with Xu Zhou, because they know what Xu Zhou said before the game.Before the game, Xu Zhou arrogantly said that they are not qualified to judge a player's strength, which made them very angry.However, when Xu Zhou said this, he didn't seem arrogant.However, in the hearts of these two people, Xu Zhou's appearance at that time was very arrogant!

Therefore, as soon as they entered the stadium, the two paid a lot of attention to Xu Zhou.Of course, this does not mean that they value Xu Zhou, but that they completely hate him.Seeing that Xu Zhou was warming up, Luka Modlic and Roman Pavlyuchenko couldn't help smiling contemptuously. They believed that Xu Zhou would be a paper tiger in front of their strength. They believed that they would not have to work hard to defeat Xu Zhou.At the same time, the idea of ​​teasing Xu Zhou during the game also came into their hearts.

Seeing these two people paying so much attention to him, Xu Zhou certainly understood that these two people didn't pay more attention to Xu Zhou because of his handsome appearance.Although he didn't know what the two of them were thinking, Xu Zhou knew very well that there must be nothing good in their hearts.So, from now on, Xu Zhou kept an eye out, he didn't want to be fooled by the two of them!

After staying in the court for more than half an hour, nearly 50 minutes, the players from both sides rushed back to their locker rooms, where they will accept the head coach's tactical arrangements.The fans at the scene were silent in the final waiting, because they knew that the next time these players appeared in the stadium, the game would start!

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In the dressing room of Manchester City, the head coach of Manchester City, Mark Hughes, was standing in front of the tactical board, his hands were constantly gesticulating on the tactical board.Then he turned his head and said loudly to the players below: "Today, our main offensive and defensive lines are placed on the two sides. Our speed on both sides is fast enough, which is an advantage they don't have. Moreover, Tottenham's full-backs attack frequently and deeply. Many times, it is difficult for them to return to their defensive zone. Especially Gareth Bale's side, so here is our opportunity. We must seize these opportunities and we will win the final victory of the game!"

Hearing the head coach's words, the Manchester City players below nodded slightly. They agreed with the head coach's arrangement very much. Indeed, this road is indeed an opportunity for Manchester City.

"Today, Robinho, you go back to the wing, use your speed and breakthrough to cause more trouble for the opponent's defense. Fight, tear the opponent's defense line, and then score. Of course, Xu, you also have to attack the opponent's defense crazily. Don't let your speed advantage have no place to play." Mark Hughes smiled slightly at this point, "As for defense, our defensive focus should be in the middle. , today your task is to kill that Croatian kid, he is now the engine of this Tottenham team, as long as he is under control, their offense will be nothing to worry about. This kid’s skills and passing are very dangerous, but his body is very weak. This is his shortcoming, but it is your advantage, so, I think you should understand what to do!"

"Don't worry, boss! I know what to do!" Kompany smiled fiercely, and then said, "I will let his Croatian boy stay like a little wife, and he doesn't pose any threat to us at all!"

"Hahahaha..." Hearing Kompany's words, the Manchester City team members burst into laughter. At this time, they seemed to have seen Luka Modric staring at everyone with resentful eyes like a wronged little daughter-in-law.

"Okay. Although I didn't say it in the interview before the game, but now, I want everyone to understand that I have only one goal today, and that is victory, victory!" Suddenly, Mark Hughes stopped his smiling face, his face changed, and he became serious, roaring like a pre-war lion.

"Victory, victory, victory!!" Manchester City captain Dunn immediately raised his right hand and echoed loudly.The following Manchester City players raised their fists and echoed.That momentum is quite spectacular! !

In the locker room of Tottenham Hotspur, head coach Juande Ramos fixed his eyes on the tactical board in front of him. Words were written all over his tactical board.After a closer look, we found that it was Manchester City's starting list. Of course, this is just Juande Ramos' own prediction. Of course, he does not have the ability to predict the future. These are just his conjectures.However, these conjectures are not groundless, which still has some basis.

"Look, this should be the opponent's starting list today. Their attacking focus will definitely be on our two sides, because their speed and skills are very strong, and our two sides assist the frequency is also very high, especially Gareth's side. Therefore, we have to defend. In the first half, the two sides try to make as few assists as possible. Walk in the center and attack from the center crazily, giving the opponent the illusion that we are desperately fighting for the center. Then take advantage of their inattention and destroy their defense from the side. Line. Therefore, the task of Gareth and Joel Luka in this game is very important. In the first half, you two are the main defenders. Show me Xu and Robinho. And in the second half, it’s time for you to assist! Do you know?"

"Understood, boss!" Gareth Bell immediately opened his mouth to express that he understood.Just after Gareth Bale spoke, Joel Luka also said immediately: "Don't worry, boss. My Manchester City team knows it well, and I won't let them succeed!" Indeed, Joel Luka still has a very good understanding of Manchester City, because Joel Luka only transferred from Manchester City to Tottenham at the beginning of this season.And before the transfer, Joel Luka also played a few games for Manchester City, and he also played against Xu Zhou as a teammate, so he still knows Manchester City very well.

"Okay, since you said that, I'm relieved!" Hearing Joel Luca's words, Juande Ramos was really relieved, but he thought of something, and then continued to say to his players: "In the first half, I hope that our offense in the center will also start, and it is best to break through the opponent's goal. In this way, our game will be safer. Luca, the midfield organization will be handed over to you today. Ball, firm opponent!"

"Understood, boss! I'll make that Belgian kid suffer, hehehe!" Luka Modric is still very confident in his strength, so he won't let Kompany interfere with him!

"Okay, we said in the interview before the game, what is our goal for this game?" Suddenly, the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur Juande Ramos yelled, and the sound shook the eardrums of the people present!

"Victory, victory, victory..." the Tottenham Hotspur players responded frantically, like a pack of hungry wolves.Their voices are so crazy, so shocking! !

"Okay, let's go for victory..." Juande Ramos waved his hand, and the Tottenham Hotspur players walked out of the locker room with their heads held high.

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"Friends from the audience, hello everyone, this is Sky TV. I'm John Mortensen. Next to me is Mark Lawrenson, the commentator of this game. Today we bring you the match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur in the 2008th round of the 2009-12 English Premier League. Now I will introduce the starting lineups of both sides today!"

The starting lineup of both sides is as follows:

Home team: Manchester City, head coach: Mark Hughes, formation: 4-2-3-1

Goalkeeper: Hart

Back four [from left to right]: Zabaleta, Dunn, Richards, Garrido

Double defensive midfielders: Elano, Kompany

Three midfielders [from left to right]: Robinho, Ireland, Xu Zhou

Single striker: if

Away Team: Tottenham Hotspur, Manager: Juande Ramos, Formation: 4-4-2

Goalkeeper: Gomez

Back four [from left to right]: Bale, Woodgate, Dawson, Cole Luka

Four midfielders [from left to right]: Dos Santos, Zokora, Modric, Bentley

Double forwards: Pavlyuchenko, Bent

(End of this chapter)