Double Red Club made its final appearance, but as the protagonists Red Devils and Red Army , one had two consecutive losses in the beginning and was in the last place; the other had two consecutive draws in the beginning, and it was slim to compete for the championship. This may be the most depressing double red meeting in the history of Premier League . Without the heroic spirit of peak swordsmanship, there is only the desire to survive.
In the past two weeks, Ten Hag has endured the greatest pressure in his coaching career. His hard work throughout the summer was in vain after two games, and criticism and doubts about him have become overwhelming.
Among the overwhelming accusations and questions about Ten Hahe from the media and fans, there are only three most common ones: 1. Why not use , Ronaldo, and in the starting lineup? 2. Why let Martinez play as central defender? 3. Why insist on using Rashford and Sancho ? The 0-4 defeat of
in the last round made Ten Hahe realize the reality that he must not give up easily. He was forced to start Ronaldo under pressure, but suffered an unforgettable defeat. No matter how he deliberately defends his already fragile relationship with Ronaldo in public, reality has made him understand that he can no longer tolerate and accommodate.
Under the heavy pressure, Ten Hahe will either break out or perish. Fortunately, the Dutch coach is still a bit rebellious at heart and would rather bend than bend. Faced with accusations and pressure, he chose to stick to himself and no longer compromise!
Faced with a crucial battle that may determine his fate as coach of Manchester United , Ten Hag made the toughest choice: Cristiano Ronaldo came on the bench, Elanga started, forming a no-forward formation with Sancho and Rashford; Martinez continued to serve as the starting central defender, but his partner was changed to Varane; McTominay started as Eriksen's protector.
This may be Ten Hag's epiphany after the tragic defeat, or it may be his confidence in the team's good pre-season performance. Facts have proved that his decision was correct - without Ronaldo and Maguire , Manchester United's speed on both ends of the offense and defense is guaranteed, and the team finally burst into long-lost vitality.
Forget last season’s 0-5 defeat at Old Trafford, Manchester United played proactively. Although Ten Hag’s high-pressing tactics have not yet been demonstrated, Manchester United’s active running and pressing in the frontcourt made people suspicious. , is this still the "three nothings" team in the first two rounds?
Soon after the start, Bruno Fernandez used a desperate tackle to help Ellanga get the opportunity to challenge Alisson. Unfortunately, Elanga's push shot was too focused on the angle, and the ball passed the attacking Alisson. , but was blocked by the goalpost.
The captain's example greatly boosted the morale of Manchester United. A few minutes later, after Sancho got the ball in the penalty area, he turned around nimbly, passed the Milner who fell to the ground and tackled, and faced the Van Dijk who was waiting for him. , calmly sent the ball into the blind spot.
This is the first time Manchester United has taken the lead in the Premier League this season. Old Trafford erupted in long-lost cheers, and Manchester United finally woke up!
Liverpool 's counterattack was swift and direct, but this time, Martinez, who had been controversial before, stood up. With Varane's protection, Martinez took the initiative to find Salah for physical confrontation, helping Manchester United contain Liverpool's counterattack. In the whole game, Martinez made 7 clearances, blocked 13 shots, intercepted 1 time, stole 1 time, and also blocked an own goal that Bruno was bound to score.
The three armies are so dedicated, how can they not be defeated!
Change sides to fight again, Martial finally appeared. A few minutes later, he caught Henderson 's stopping error, escaped Van Dijk's press, and promptly distributed the ball to the inserted puller. Shford. After receiving the ball, Rashford strode into the penalty area. Facing the attacking Alisson, he penetrated the crotch and hit the bottom of the net with a kick, expanding the score to 2-0.
Rashford ran wantonly on the Old Trafford lawn. Since European Cup final penalty kick was missed, he has been depressed for too long, too long...
Although Salah has been in the goal since then In the previous melee, they used a header to get back a goal, but Manchester United relied on their tenacious will to maintain the victory until the end, winning their first double-red club victory in the last four seasons!
Ten Hahe achieved self-rescue in his own way. He stubbornly proved one thing - this Manchester United can also play positive and flexible football.
It’s not just Ten Hag. In this game, Rashford, Sancho, Martinez, Eriksson, McTominay and other players all performed satisfactorily, and Bruno is getting more and more Like a captain...
With this exciting victory, Manchester United beat Liverpool with 3 points and rose to 14th in the standings!