Chapter 146: Tiger's explanation

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In the quarter-finals of the League Cup on December 18, Manchester United challenged Stoke City away.

In this game, Manchester United's lineup is relatively neat. In addition to the injured Giggs who is still recovering, all the main players have arrived, especially Ferdinand, who has been injured for more than two months. This game also appeared in the team On the bench.

Looking at the players on the field, Jin Taige is very confident to win this game.

The warm-up is over and the players rest in the locker room, waiting for the start of the game.

Since the players already knew the tactics, Jintaige didn't say much. He sat across from the players and chatted with everyone very easily. There was not too much tension.

"Guys, I want to ask you a question, what is our goal for this season?"

Jintaige has asked this question many times, so the players responded in unison with general conditioning: "Our goal is the Triple Crown."

"Pretty! It seems that you remember very clearly." Jin Taige nodded, "But you know what I mean by the three crowns, which three champions do you mean?"

Everyone froze and wondered what Jintaige meant.

Raphael replied with a question: "Boss, the three-time champion generally refers to the Champions League, the Champions League and the FA Cup. When we won the Triple Crown in 1999, these were the three champion."

Gintag shook his head: "You're not right, the triple crown I said is not these three titles."

Everyone was surprised when he heard Jin Taige's words. The players remembered what the Sun Wolf once said.

"The three crowns that Kingtag refers to refer to the Community Shield Cup, the League Cup and the FA Cup. These three crowns. We finally understand now that you have no intention of defending the Premier League title! You have not won the Champions League. determination!"

Rafaelton opened his mouth wide and asked incredulously, "Boss, are there no Premier League and Champions League goals in your goal?"

Kintag was mad at him: "Raphael, you look down on me too, of course, the Premier League and Champions League are our goals!"

"What do you mean over there?"

"I mean, compared to the FA Cup, I think the League Cup is more secure." Jintaige explained, "Each year the League Cup starts in August and ends in early March of the next year. There are not many important events involved in the middle, and there is no problem in three-line battles. However, the FA Cup is not the same. The FA Cup competition usually starts in January and ends in mid-May. This time difference is special because of this. Stage, the final sprint in the league, all teams are trying their best to score and the Champions League has reached the knockout stage. At this time, there is no room for loss. In this case, if you want to split the FA Cup, that will put too much pressure on the team. We are understaffed this season, continuous intensive battles, and it is very likely that by the end of the season, the chickens will fly and get nothing. So I decided to give up the FA Cup this season. What I mean by the Triple Crown refers to the Premier League Champions, Champions League and League Cup. "

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"Oh, that means it."

Not only did the players understand, even Scholes and Ferran also realized.

Jintaige went on to say, "I will continue to strengthen the team's starting strength and bench depth until next season, and we will not let any champions pass by then!"

At this time, Vidic stood up: "Boss, you understand what we mean. Then our first championship this season is the League Cup! Brothers cheer, cheer for the goal of the Triple Crown!"

After listening to Jin Taige's explanation, plus Vidic's encouraging morale, the players were all very excited. At this moment, they were angry. It seemed that the League Cup final would not be the League Cup quarter-final.

Gintag looked at the morale of the players and he was very pleased. During the months when Giggs was injured, the captain's armband was worn by the team's second captain Vidic. Jin Taige looked at the tall guard, he was very glad.

Fortunately, there are such serious and responsible veterans under his command. Otherwise, the team will not go too far based on the impetus of young players.

In this game, Jin Taige appropriately adjusted the lineup to allow several main players to take a rest. Still familiar 442 formation: goalkeeper is Alisson's back line is Van Dijk, Vidic, Alonso and Jones midfielder is Kanter, Carrick, Mahrez and Marshal striker is Rooney And Icardi. The seven substitutes are: De Gea, Evra, Raphael, Ashley Young, Valencia, Nani and Van Persie.

The last game of Manchester United's loss to Stoke City was purely unexpected. At that time, the continuous intensive schedule made Manchester United's players breathless, and Stoke City goalkeeper Begovic played the best level of the season. The goal post also blocked Manchester United's goal continuation. In this game, Manchester United has returned to the right track. After the smooth start of the UEFA Champions League group stage, the team ’s morale and state have reached a peak. Now they encounter Stoke City again, the situation is completely different.

Manchester United played well in this game.

Just 9 minutes into the opening, Manchester United opened the record.

This time it was Alonso's assist on the left. He played well in the left channel of the entire court, and the Stoke City defender could not prevent this strong attacking full-back. Alonso drove the ball straight into the goal and made a long pass directly to the center of the penalty area. Icardi made a dexterous shot to the ball ~ www.novelhall.com ~ The ball rolled into the dead end of the goal.

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Manchester United lead 1-0!

In the 34th minute of the game, this time it was Carrick's long-distance kick against the earth and found Wayne Rooney in front of the big penalty area. Rooney didn't hesitate. He turned around and shot. The ball went straight to the goal with great force. Stoke goalkeeper Begovic flung it. The ball was still in the penalty area. The quick-responding Icardi made a light header and the ball hit the empty goal.

Manchester United expanded the score 2-0!

In the second half, Manchester United's offensive remained unabated. In the 71st minute of the game, Marshall on the right got rid of the defensive player in the penalty area. When he was about to take a shot, he was pulled by Stoke City center defender Mark Wilson. The referee decisively penalized the penalty.

Wayne Rooney gave this penalty opportunity to Icardi, who calmly pushed the bottom left corner of the goal, the goalkeeper judged the wrong direction and scored the penalty.

Manchester United lock the victory 3-0! Icardi has performed a hat-trick, and he performed extremely well today.

In the final stage of the game, Gintag replaced Vidic with Ferdinand. This was his return to the court after two months.

The game ended with Manchester United's 3-0 victory over Stoke City, and Kintag's team successfully advanced to the League Cup semi-finals. The two rounds of semifinals will be held on January 7 and 22, 2014. At this point, all the top four of the English League Cup have been released: Manchester United, Manchester City, West Ham, Sunderland.

At the lottery after the match, Manchester City had drawn Sunderland and Manchester City had drawn West Ham. All media agree that the final will be a Manchester Derby.

Jin Taige is enjoying the joy of victory in the game, but he suddenly received a call, which gave him an unexpected surprise! (Heir of the Red Devil)