Chapter 167 The talent of a superstar and the character of a ruffian!
Mourinho brought Pogba into the lineup again, especially in the "Manchester City derby battle" like home court, not only did Pogba, who was in poor training condition recently, but also announced the team's roster one day in advance. The purpose... is really not simple!
Anyway, I feel like Pogba is... Mourinho wants to cheat me!
The fact is true. Mourinho just wants Pogba in poor form to make a fool of himself in the "Manchester City Derby". He even fears that Guardiola will not get it, so he announced the roster of the game one day in advance.
This...it will be a ghost if you have a good intention!
However, Mourinho still underestimated Pogba's influence in the "Red Devils Elderly Club" and also underestimated his popularity in the team.
Although Pogba is really able to make trouble and is really restless, he is always a midfield superstar worthy of his teammates' trust on the court, and is also a restless friend in life who can bring happiness. So... Pogba is not short of helpers around him!
Among the six members of the Senate, Carrick is about to retire at the end of the season, and Ashley Young is now at the age of being rotated, otherwise his physical fitness will not be supported.
So...that is, Pogba, Yang Xiaozhuang, De Gea, and Herrera, the four people can really guarantee the time of playing games, so these four people naturally have a more important position in the locker room.
De Gea is just a goalkeeper, so when he arrives on the court, Manchester United players will naturally be more involved in Yang Xiaozhuang, Pogba and Herrera. In today's "Manchester City Derby Battle" at Old Trafford Stadium, Herrera did not appear in the lineup, so Yang Xiaozhuang and Pogba became the core figure on the court.
Manchester United, who played at home, did not arrange any special tactics today. Lukaku was at the front, Rashford was on the left, Yang Xiaozhuang was on the right, and the midfield was composed of Pogba, B Fee and Matik.
On the contrary, Guardiola seemed to feel the pressure from Manchester United's strong attack power. In addition, this game was played away again, and he actually made a 4-1-4-1 bus in an abnormal manner!
At the beginning of the game, the commentator at Old Trafford stadium exclaimed: "Incredible! Now our Manchester United power, can't even Guardiola start to stand it? In this game, Guardiola, who has always advocated playing pass and control offensive football, actually arranged a set of counterattack formations! This is really rare!"
Manchester United supporters also cheered before the game started. They were really satisfied with the team's current performance. Even if there was an absent-minded Pogba on the stadium... that would not erase his contribution to the team!
What's more, some fans who are still clear about their minds have analyzed the reciprocity between Pogba and Real Madrid, believing that this is definitely not as simple as everyone sees, and it should even involve the grudges between Mourinho and Pogba. I hope everyone can stay calm and wait for the truth to surface.
And now... Since Pogba is still a Manchester United player, it's better to see how he performed in his performance when he played for Manchester United!
As for Pogba's strength... in fact, when he performs normally, he is really very strong!
Five minutes into the game, Manchester United used offside to get a chance to play a set ball in the backcourt. The ball was passed by Maguire to B Fee in the middle circle, and then passed to Rashford on the left.
After "Training Master" dribbled the ball along the side road and encountered obstacles, he immediately turned into a cut in. After a few steps, he saw Pogba rushing up from behind in the middle and passed the ball with one kick.
Pogba received the ball and led it forward. When he arrived near the top of the arc, he encountered an interception between Kompany and Otamendi, and De Bruyne and David Silva also chased after him.
At this time, Lukaku was entangled with Stones in the penalty area in front of the left, and Pogba couldn't do it if he wanted to give the ball to the ball.
So...Pogba seemed to be left with his life surrounded, intercepted, and stolen!
But at this moment, Pogba made an action beyond everyone's expectations, stopped the ball and retreated!
Don't drive the ball forward?
Instead, pull the ball backwards!?
This...what is this operation!?
David Silva rushed up from behind, and De Bruyne stopped urgently and avoided Pogba who was retreating to both sides. If he touched him at this time... this guy would definitely fall to the ground to create a set ball.
Kompani and Otamendi in front of Pogba were surprised to see Pogba's actions and did not go up to intercept them as soon as possible.
As a result, at this moment, Pogba actually gained a small space. He dribbled the ball and moved a step to the left. While blocking David Silva from behind, he also waited for Rashford on the left and rushed into the left penalty area.
Bang!
Pogba pushed the ball into Manchester City's left penalty area with his right foot!
Rashford received a pass from Pogba in front of the small penalty area on the left. He seized the opportunity while running and directly pulled the ball out of the outside of his right foot. The ball rushed into the goal from the lower left corner of Manchester City's goal... 1:0!
"GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
At Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester United fans cheered wildly...
"The ball is in! The ball is in! Rashford scored! But Pogba's pass was really... really... it was magical! In that situation surrounded by four people, Paul not only created a little space for activity with his personal ability, but also gave a perfect pass, directly assisting Marcus to score! So beautiful!"
Seeing Pogba's pass from a masterpiece, Mourinho on the off-court had no expression, but he nodded secretly in his heart... If this bastard boy no longer messes with things outside the court, his role on the court will be very huge.
Rui Faria next to him leaned over and asked, "Jose, is there no room for Paul's transfer...?"
Chapter completed!