Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, defender Evra, Rio Ferdinand, Vidic, Brown, midfielder Carrick, Hargreaves, Park Ji-sung, forward Tevez on the left, Rooney in the centre.
Cristiano Ronaldo is on the right - this lineup can be said to be the most practical lineup of Manchester United now.
The strength of the three-headed monster in the frontcourt is outstanding. In the midfield, Hargreaves has a large coverage area and is also very skilled. Although Carrick's defensive ability is average, he can form a protective barrier at the front of the penalty area. Park Ji-sung has enough physical strength.
Coverage and running ability are also very good. In the midfield, although these three people cannot form
Possession advantage, but can form a good interception force - this season, the first two are basically the main players selected by Ferguson, while Park Ji-sung occasionally rotates with Anderson. The three of them ensure Manchester United's defensive strength and counterattack speed.
, although not the strongest, but he is a midfielder that is very suitable for Manchester United.
Moreover, Manchester United's current lineup is obviously thicker than other teams. On their bench, there are Dzeko, Anderson, Fletcher, Giggs, Scholes, O'Shea, and
A substitute goalkeeper Foster, such a lineup is extremely enviable. Dzeko began to show his super substitute strength this season. Although he married into a wealthy family prematurely, he did not win the Bundesliga Golden Boot.
Not that famous
, but in terms of level, he is not bad at all. Giggs and Scholes are both veterans of Manchester United. Although the current double-match schedule per week makes these two old guys a little overwhelmed, more often than not
They play as substitutes, but their strong strength should not be underestimated. Moreover, Anderson and Fletcher are both in their best form this season. Now Manchester United can be said to be strong and in the best position of a club.
peak period.
Even if we look at the teams that Ferguson himself has played in, apart from the 1999 Manchester United, this is the strongest Manchester United. It can even be said that although the 1999 Manchester United may have a better scene than this Manchester United, more
However, because Manchester United in 1999 did not have a big killer like Ronaldo, their power may not be as powerful as this Manchester United in 2009.
The lineup that Ferguson has built up through ten years of hard work is still very strong.
In comparison, Tottenham's lineup is much less famous. Cavani and Suarez partnered as the starting forward, with Bell on the left, Di Maria on the right, and Gustavo and Yaya Toure in the center.
, there are Kolarov, Palmieri, Thiago Silva and Piszczek in the backcourt, and the goalkeeper is Neuer, who looks much younger and seems to have a lot of problems. As for the substitutes
If so,
The substitutes for Tottenham are Darren Bent, Lennon, Kevin Boateng, Jerome Boateng, Hoddlestone, Janas, and substitute goalkeeper Handanovic. Although
Speaking of which, Kevin Boateng has also gained a reputation as a super substitute this season, and Darren Bent and Lennon are also very efficient in the rotation. However, compared to Manchester United's lineup, they still look a bit shabby.
"I think the biggest possibility for the final is Manchester United versus Chelsea." Alan Hansen also expressed his opinion early on. Anyway, the Liverpool he supports has been eliminated, so he has a lot less worries when he speaks.
, "Chelsea is now very strong in the league. After Tottenham lost to Manchester United, they have caught up further. It is even possible that Tottenham will be surpassed by Chelsea. With this
I don't think their opponent West Ham United can stop them. Manchester United's opponent Tottenham is relatively strong, but Li Bin has never defeated Ferguson except for a 3-0 win in Parma.
In the Premier League, his record is a complete defeat. I think there may be a reason for this. Parma and Tottenham are two different teams. It will be difficult for Tottenham to defeat Manchester United."
This is not only his view, but also a view shared by many British people. In 2008, Manchester United reached the Champions League, but after losing, Ferguson loudly shouted that he would repeat the Triple Crown. This season, they are second in the league and are determined to win.
Stick to Liverpool, there is no one in the Champions League
Lu Zukai also looks like a champion, and they have also reached the final of the League Cup and are close to winning the trophy - they are very strong. From the British point of view, Manchester United is really likely to replicate the Triple Crown.
King of honours, they can absolutely crush Tottenham and pass by.
However, when the game started, people didn't think so.
"We found that Tottenham seemed to have made two small adjustments today." After the game started, Lineker, who was keenly observing the dynamics of the game, immediately spoke, "Cavani and Suarez changed positions.
, now Suarez is on the left and Cavani is on the right. And Palmieri on the backcourt seems to be very forward. Compared with his usual position, he is about five meters further forward."
"Is it normal to make fine adjustments in a competition? Is there anything surprising about it?" Alan Hansen asked puzzledly.
"Remember how Parma defeated Manchester United last time? Rossi and Milito's movement was the top priority. Having learned from past mistakes and seeing their adjustments, I naturally felt that there might be a reason." Laing
Kerr said, "However, Ferguson has also made adjustments to the defense after last season. Does it make sense for Tottenham to continue to use this kind of position change?"
Ferguson was also the one who asked this question. After watching Tottenham make this fine-tuning, he was also speculating on Li Bin's thoughts. He knew that after the conversation a few days ago, Li Bin would definitely be the winner in this game.
He has to go all out. But, is he going all out with such an adjustment? What is the purpose of this adjustment? Does he really think that the same trick can still be effective on himself?
Ferguson knew that Li Bin was not that stupid, and he must have other tricks. This made Ferguson a little interested. Although he regarded Li Bin as an enemy, Ferguson also knew in his heart that the two of them were fighting for face, and what would happen in the future?
It's hard to say - but no matter what the future holds, right now, Ferguson wants to kill Li Bin's spirit.
There is a big problem with parallel defenders. If one center is in front, he can open up space for the other. This was the way Li Bin made Ferguson suffer when he played against Ferguson last time. But this time, Ferguson obviously did not suffer again. In this half
Last season, he also adjusted the defense line, and it was quite effective. When he saw Cavani go to the right, he immediately asked Vidic to follow him - Cavani's body is very good, but, in
In front of Vidic, it was nothing.
Tottenham launched an offensive shortly after the start. Di Maria made a through pass and gave the ball to Cavani in front of the penalty area. Cavani got the ball and immediately rushed forward. Kawani beside him
Rick stretched out his foot to block him, but he failed to form an effective interception. Cavani jumped lightly to avoid him.
, rushed towards the backcourt, but Carrick's move was not to stop him, but just to prevent him from rushing forward. Although he passed Carrick, Vidic made up for it at this time.
He was behind Carrick, stretched out his foot, kicked the football and intercepted it.
This interception was quite beautiful. Carrick prevented Cavani from accelerating with the ball. Vidic then extended his foot to intercept. The two people cooperated perfectly. However, the moment he intercepted the ball, Cavani also stopped.
He stopped and rushed forward to stop him.
He intercepted the ball and moved forward. Vidic dribbled the ball sideways, trying to avoid Cavani's pressing. However, Cavani rushed up directly, got close to Vidic, and faced him.
As soon as he collided, the two of them rolled down together on the edge of the penalty area!
"Danger!" Lineker blurted out.
Suarez had already stepped in like a ghost at this time. He controlled the ball with his feet and rushed towards the penalty area. However, Van der Sar's attack was more decisive than he imagined, and he blocked the path in front of Suarez.
The blockage forced Suarez to take the ball and move towards the wing. Ferdinand immediately stopped him at this time and intercepted the ball.
"Tottenham had a good opportunity right from the start. It seems that Tottenham's tactics are indeed somewhat different..."
By this time, Lineker had already realized what the change in Tottenham's tactics was.
Cavani on the right side is still responsible for suppressing the opponent's defense in the frontcourt and creating opportunities for his teammates. However, the difference is that he is on the right side, so when Manchester United is marking him, it must let the original defender
Vidic from the right center back moved to the left
In the central defender position, Vidic is right-footed. Every time he moves to the left central defender position, the ball will be a little unsmooth. Under Cavani's strict frontcourt counterattack, this little
The loophole will expand and become a fatal problem.
Manchester United plays anti-counterattack football, and it is impossible not to pay attention to passing efficiency in anti-counterattack football. Moreover, because the right back Brown's insertion is not very good, Manchester United's main attack is the left back, with Vidic as the central defender.
Point, if there is no way to pass the ball out, then the problem will be huge. Tottenham's two centers adjust their positions, not for attack, but for defense-interrupting Manchester United's first counterattack pass, thereby attacking Manchester United's
Fighting back causes trouble.
Ferguson immediately understood it, and he also praised in his heart: It is not easy to have such a train of thought. It is not easy to think about how to deal with the opponent's defense line and build the counterattack work into the front line from the very beginning. And it is not easy.
It is even more difficult to have a big center who is willing to fight Vidic. When Li Bin did this, Manchester United, as a proud fast break, was curbed a lot. A striker exchanged the opponent.
Half of his skills were wasted, but Li Bin did not lose money.
However, my pass can't go out, and your ball can't come in. Suarez went to the left, and Cavani was in the right center position. He didn't have Suarez's delicate skills, and he couldn't connect with him behind him.
How can you win if Di Maria cooperates with me? If you cripple my attack, you are capable, but if you cripple your own attack, you are asking for trouble.
However, there seemed to be two changes in the opponent? Their defense seemed to have moved forward as a whole? Ferguson thought of something and looked at Palmieri: Could it be that their attack method was applied to Palmieri? But
What could that be? Li Bin, a guy who doesn't follow common sense, adjusts forwards for defense and defenders for offense. How exactly does he lay out his tactics?
The adjustment of details is where the skills are most displayed. Although it is still the same group of people, by adjusting one or two details, one can improve one's own strength and make the opponent's level decline. This is the most difficult thing. Li Bin has this ability, and Ferguson
I know, but what he will do is hard for Ferguson to guess.
For a moment, Ferguson couldn't understand. He also sighed in his heart: If you dare to speak big words, you must have real ability. Li Bin's statement that he wanted to challenge him was not without purpose. This tactical arrangement is enough to show it.
Level.
However, only a stronger opponent can make Manchester United stronger - Ferguson looked at Tottenham and was a little happy: Let me see what your tactics are!