Seeing Martial scored this penalty, Guardiola was really a little anxious off the court. It was okay to say when she was one goal behind, but if she was two behind... it would be difficult to catch it back!

Especially the opponent in this game is Manchester United. Originally, because of the "Manchester City Derby", the players will definitely go all out when the two teams meet. In addition, the current coach of Manchester United is Mourinho. This guy may not be able to shrink when he leads one ball. If he leads two balls... Then this guy will probably set up a bus and then attack with only defensive counterattacks!

Moreover, Manchester United's lineup is really suitable for defensive counterattacks now. Just Yang Xiaozhuang, Rashford, and Martial are the combinations, let alone three people, even if there is only one... the counterattack is a certain threat!

For three people...that is three quick swords. If you launch a defensive counterattack, unless there is no chance, no matter where Manchester United's counterattack is launched, there are speed players on the left, center and right sides, which is a threat!

If this happens...how to prevent it?

When Guardiola thinks of the tactical strategies Mourinho may adopt, he is really troubled now. When he is behind two goals, facing a defensive counterattack... How can I play this?

In the rest of the first half, although home fans were cheering for "Blue Moon", the score of the game did not change at all. Until the end of the first half, Manchester City, who played at home, was still two goals behind.

The home team returned to the locker room with great pressure, but as the visiting team, everyone returned to the locker room with a smile...

“Beautiful job!”

"Thank you guys!"

"here you go!"

Mourinho, who returned to the locker room early, stood at the door with a smile to greet every player who came back, and praised everyone who came back.

Rui Faria and the rest of the coaching staff laughed at each other. They knew that this was Mourinho's emotional upset. This guy has always been a coach in an emotional eye. When the team performs well, he will praise him. If he performs poorly... then scold him!

And Manchester United's performance today is really outstanding!

The team is now able to lead by two goals, which is not just the contribution of Mourinho and the coaching staff to arrange tactics, among which the players' personal performance also plays a key role.

Yang Xiaozhuang and Martial performed well, and even Rashford, who had no goals on the right, played at a very high level, retreated to defense, broke through on the side, participated in control, etc. Rashford's performance after returning to the right was also very eye-catching.

The new tactics can achieve such an effect. It can be said that this is the success of the Manchester United coaching staff. He can use the "pseudocenter" tactic to play Guardiola's Manchester City two goals in the first half... Tsk tsk, that's OK!

Very good!

Mourinho began to speak, and praised the team's performance in the first half, and then put forward the requirements for the team in the second half: "Young guys, we are now leading two goals. The opponent will definitely launch a counterattack in the second half. What we have to do is very simple, defend actively and patiently, and then counterattack! Here, I make a point, that is, when we get a counterattack opportunity, we must remember a little... fast! The counterattack speed must be fast! Even if the play is not fine or even a mistake occurs, it doesn't matter. I just request the counterattack speed! As for how to counterattack on the court, you are all the best players, don't you need to say this?"

"unnecessary!"

All of Manchester United's stars laughed. They could see that the head coach was in a good mood, of course... everyone was in a good mood!

Everyone at Manchester United knows that after spending money next door, the real strength of this team has reached a very terrifying level. If Manchester United wants to regain the Premier League championship, they need to defeat more opponents than before.

During the Ferguson era, Arsenal was the main opponent. Later, Chelsea emerged in a sudden force, but was strongly suppressed by the "Sir" and then the old man took Manchester United to fight with his city rival Manchester City for a few years, and finally... retired!

After Ferguson retired, Manchester United has never won the Premier League championship. Whether it is David Moyes or Van Gaal, they have not been able to bring new glory to Manchester United after receiving strong financial support.

It was not until Mourinho took over Old Trafford last season that the "Red Devils" really saw the improvement, and fans gradually saw the light of the team's recovery. Just talking about coaching ability, Mourinho is indeed one of the most advanced coaches in the world.

As the game entered the second half, Manchester City launched a crazy counterattack as soon as they came up. This is actually very normal. After all, they still have the strength to fight two goals behind at home, but if they don’t fight at this time... there is really no hope!

Manchester United, who had been prepared, calmly formed a dense formation. Only Yang Xiaozhuang was left in front of him to put pressure on the opponent's defense line. Martial and Rashford, both sides, retreated back.

Pogba, who was in the midfield, kept shouting during the game, constantly directing his teammates how to deploy defenses in this way.

For a moment, the game became fierce, Manchester City pushed forward very hard, and Manchester United also gained more opportunities to counterattack.

Although Manchester United's overall defense is not strong, it is difficult to defend such things... that's really unreasonable!

No need for defense is to be strong, and it is just a crazy crowd in one's own half. As the offensive team, it is really difficult for the threatening shooting opportunity.

On the contrary, as Manchester United, who plays against the defense, has many opportunities in the game, but because they pursue the speed of counterattack, their ability to seize opportunities is a little less.

Until the 58th minute of the game, Manchester United got the chance to counterattack again. Martial used his usual tricks and sent a pick pass near the left midline. However, this time... the power was a little less!

Yang Xiaozhuang in the middle lane rushed forward frantically and still got the ball first. But the moment he stopped the ball, Stones and Otamendi attacked from left to right, and Kompany also chased him.

Yang Xiaozhuang, who had not yet fully rushed, was almost impossible to use speed to get rid of the defense of these three people, so he didn't do anything rudely. After a quick stop, he immediately kicked the ball to the right side with his left foot.

Sure enough... Rashford also followed!

"nice shot!"
Chapter completed!