Bailly looked old, but was actually only 22 years old.

African Cup champion.

UEFA Europa League Best XI.

Mourinho valued his toughness and speed, which were more aggressive than Phil Jones, who was plagued by injuries.

Aggressiveness and tactical obedience, the weight of the two tendencies needs to be balanced according to the actual situation.

Especially when coming to a new team, you also need to consider the characteristics of different defensive teammates to make choices.

Bailly didn't think he was wrong.

He rushed towards the football without hesitation.

If Smalling can't defend Morata one-on-one, how can we go on the road behind in the Premier League and the Europa League?

...

"Bailly is very fast."

"Li Kang is closer to the football."

"He didn't use too much force on his feet when tackling just now."

"The football is within a range that can be controlled after rushing out a few steps."

Li Kang's left foot touched the football first.

Pulled back gently.

Avoiding Bailly's flying shovel.

Tapped again with the inside of his right foot.

The football rolled from behind him to the open space diagonally in front!

Following his turn and two steps of acceleration.

Bailly was completely thrown off.

Old Trafford, boiling again.

....

There was no phantom of any legendary star.

Just used a pull-back turn move with the blessing of the Golden Left Foot.

"Dashing."

"Elegant dribbling to get past the opponent."

"Bailly is turning back very fast."

"Can't catch up."

"Li Kang didn't give him a chance to entangle, and sent a long pass!"

"Backcourt."

"Morata, one against two! He is surrounded!"

Morata has a very high football IQ.

He doesn't completely rely on his body when fighting for position.

A feint of accelerating and rushing to the outside line tricked Luke Shaw into having to retreat two steps.

Many times, it is smart people who are often tricked.

Smalling is relatively stupid and didn't fall for Morata's feint.

He hasn't received systematic youth training. The things that the old brothers Vidic and Ferdinand taught him back then were all martial arts secrets.

It's like having a university professor explain calculus to someone who hasn't graduated from elementary school.

Therefore, his basic positioning awareness is often criticized.

Without dragging his feet.

Morata started to overpower Smalling.

Which way to run?

It doesn't matter which way he runs, Li will definitely pass the ball over.

In the lens.

The Arsenal striker shook off the 1.94-meter Manchester United center back in a few steps!

"Smalling used to have a fast turning speed when he wasn't that tall."

"He's not slow now either."

"It's just that Morata started too fast."

...

Right side of the arc at the top of the penalty area.

Morata stopped the ball with his chest.

Not in a hurry to shoot.

He knows his responsibilities in this counterattack.

After all, he was a Real Madrid youngster who was taught by Mourinho himself how to play transition offense.

Forcing a shot would only waste this hard-won counterattack.

Raised his elbow to block Smalling's close marking.

Skillfully flicking the football, dodging the Manchester United center back's tackle.

He is also waiting.

Waiting for Sanchez.

Didn't wait too long.

Manchester United players are about to return to defense!

Morata cut the ball and turned, suddenly accelerated towards the baseline, grabbed the passing space, and sent a cross pass.

"Sanchez on the other side!"

"Too timely!"

"Plugging in and shooting!"

...

Sanchez didn't shoot.

De Gea and Luke Shaw's defensive positioning was too good.

The Chilean striker completed his thinking in a flash.

With a snap.

A dark and strong thigh knocked the ball behind him.

Setting up the cannon!

Arsenal's number 10, arrived as scheduled.

Old Trafford let out bursts of exclamations.

Thoughts were pulled back to a season dominated by a blue behemoth...

Isn't this Mourinho's Chelsea's feint, set-up and long-range shooting routine?

Mourinho on the sidelines was dumbfounded.

...

De Gea was about to cry.

He reacted quickly, but there was no way to pounce from the near post to the far post in an instant.

The goal at Old Trafford is 7.32 meters wide.

Too late.

Bang!

Li Kang, who was unmarked, blasted a mediocre long shot from outside the penalty area.

No elegant arc with violent spin.

No fast and fierce ball speed.

The football fell into Manchester United's net without hindrance.

0:2!!!

In the Theatre of Dreams, lamentations and cheers were intertwined.

Pogba, who came back to defend, slid to the ground and stopped beside Li Kang.

The 100 million man pounded the turf angrily again.

"Goal!"

"Li Kang finally broke through the opponent's goal before the Manchester United players returned to defense."

"A classic moment in the Theatre of Dreams!"

"Arsenal has solved the flaws in their transition offense!"

"He's worth more than 200 million!"

"In the final stage of the first half, Sanchez assisted, Li Kang scored a long shot, and Arsenal expanded their lead!"

....

Livestream room.

The big screen replays Arsenal's entire counterattack process.

Barrages flying.

-【What's the situation? I just poured a glass of water, how did Arsenal score? Didn't Manchester United press them and beat them up?】

-【Li Mingdeng is awesome!】

-【Isn't this Mourinho's Chelsea's set of counterattacks? It's just that Li Kang and Walcott used passes to shorten the sprinting time in the initial stage. One runs well, and the other passes with enough anticipation.】

-【Then lure Bailly and disperse the defensive strength of the last line of defense.】

-【Morata's individual ability is strong enough, he tricks one and gets one, and the timing of the cross pass is very accurate! I thought he was going to shoot himself.】

-【Sanchez sets up the cannon well, he's not being selfish anymore. If it was last season, he would definitely take a shot himself.】

-【Manchester United's defense was messed up by them.】

-【Pay attention to Li Mingdeng's running position and passing in this counterattack... it's amazing, it's like he calculated it, every link is just right, if the final shot was a few seconds later, it would have been destroyed by Manchester United's returning players!】

-【Is Arsenal going to be invincible this season?】

-【No injuries to take the lead, with injuries to fight back... take the points like crazy before the large-scale injury wave! The Premier League title is steady.】

....

In the stands.

Ferguson's face turned red, he clenched his crutches with both hands, and knocked them heavily on the ground.

He couldn't wait to beat the club's scouts hard.

Manchester United was the first to discover that kid.

"Can't Manchester United afford 200 million?"

"That unlucky Wenger... spent 200 million to build a dynasty before retiring!"

"No."

"He won't retire so soon! That kid Li can play for many years!"

Annoying.

More annoying than being hit by Fabregas with pizza.

Manchester United was the first to discover Li Kang.

...

Clap clap clap.

The audience in the neutral stands offered warm applause.

Accompanied by the cheers of Arsenal fans.

Many Manchester United fans were also infected and couldn't help but clap their hands.

This is the value of the 200 million man.

Not just individual ability.

Also possesses the magic to instantly reverse the situation.

The originally precarious Arsenal goal launched the simplest and most direct and powerful counterattack under his planning.

....

Beside the field.

Bould was still confused.

Wenger had already raised his fists high, surrounded by members of the coaching staff.

An inspiring transition offense.

The significance of this goal is extraordinary.

Detached from the spatial counterattack of width and depth.

The Gunners are no longer the avoidant-attachment type little boys!

Invincible with the first move.

Overbearing with the back move.

Who can stop this Arsenal.

"God."

"Li solved the problem that has plagued Arsenal's coaching team for many years."

"Boss, we are going to replicate the 49-game unbeaten miracle of the year!"

"Calm down, this is only the fourth round of the Premier League!"

"Don't just celebrate, quickly hand Li a banana, he must be very tired from running so far."

....

On the other side.

The Manchester United coaching team was silent.

Mourinho called Bailly in front of him and roared loudly.

"What's on your mind?"

"This is Manchester United, not Villarreal!"

"The defense line must not lose its position."

"Even in the face of the enemy's counterattack, we must move the defensive focus back, instead of randomly rushing up to press."

"If you hadn't lost your position, we might even have been able to launch a misplaced attack on Arsenal after completing the tackle!"

"..."

Bailly certainly didn't understand.

He doesn't think he did anything wrong.

Last season, he was able to keep a clean sheet against Barcelona with MSN at Villarreal!

Mourinho looked at his disciple's confused expression, and his tone gradually weakened...

Never mind.

Even if Bailly doesn't lose his position, that kid Li Kang might still be able to kick out his three-axe routine.

....

On the green field.

Li Kang was surrounded by his teammates.

Morata said excitedly: "Li, I knew what you were thinking... this kind of counterattack is too simple for me!"

Sanchez was silent, excitedly scratching Li Kang's hair.

Walcott took the banana from the sidelines, peeled it all the way, and stuffed it into Li Kang's mouth.

Bananas belong to high-potassium foods, which can strengthen muscles and endurance and improve concentration... it's not that magical, but experiments have shown that it is a quick source of energy.

For example, Bayern Munich's Neuer often eats bananas during games.

Carasso quickly told everyone not to scratch so hard.

He was afraid that Li Kang would be injured by his teammates instead of his opponents.

One side's joy sets off the other side's sorrow.

The Manchester United players, who had firmly controlled the situation, were a little discouraged.

De Gea hasn't learned to scold his teammates yet, he patiently explained the defensive positioning problem to Smalling... although he has explained it for several seasons, he may have to continue explaining it in the future...

Pogba was reluctant to get up for a long time, with a lost expression.

Why do I always lose to Li?

Lose in the national team.

Lose in the club too.

Ibrahimovic directly dragged him up, without speaking, his face was cold, raised his hand and pointed to the football in the net, signaling the French little black egg to go pick it up quickly.

....

The game was restarted in the center circle.

Ibrahimovic kicked off and passed back to the backcourt.

Atkinson looked at his watch and immediately blew the whistle to end the first half.

The cheers from the four stands came to an abrupt end.

The LED screen in the air at Old Trafford showed the score of 0:2.

Arsenal fans were happy about the lead.

Manchester United fans have a strong ability to adjust their home emotions. They are not too frustrated and left their seats happily.

The home team's offense was played in a colorful manner, but they were just unlucky and failed to score a goal.

How many times has the Theatre of Dreams experienced being two goals behind in the first half?

The script of coming back from two goals down is not uncommon!

.....

The players from both sides walked off the green field.

Cech put his arm around Li Kang's shoulder and said as he walked, "Li, you don't need to retreat so deep in the second half... I can solve the problem."

Which goalkeeper doesn't look forward to having a 200 million man in front of him in times of crisis?

But Cech has a strong overall team awareness.

He is the goalkeeper most suited to the bus system.

The key is not defense.

But in the counterattack.

He believes that Li Kang is more threatening when he is active outside the penalty area during positional warfare.

At the tunnel.

Wenger, who has the upper hand, will no longer be angered by Mourinho.

He began to patiently think about the opponent's adjustments and changes in the second half.

....

A moment later.

Arsenal dressing room.

Bould pulled up the tactical board.

After a brief exchange, Wenger and the Gunners coaching team began to make tactical adjustments for the second half.

"Pogba and Ibrahimovic represent the connection between Manchester United's midfield and frontcourt in the offensive phase."

"Thanks to the personal abilities and styles of the two, it is difficult for us to cut off their connection."

"But man-to-man defense can be placed on other people."

"Martial who is far away from the crowded area, Lingard who runs around."

"Also pay attention to Herrera who inserts at any time."

"These three points are very important."

"If Mourinho replaces Martial with Rooney or Mata in the second half, then we need to pay attention to defending the depth..."

Soon.

The defensive tasks were assigned to every midfielder and defender.

Still did not assign Li Kang a marking responsibility.

Wenger always believes that it is too wasteful to use 200 million for defense.

....

Manchester United dressing room.

An interesting event happened.

Ibrahimovic pushed Mourinho and Faria out the door.

The door slammed shut.

No one knows what happened between the players.

Two minutes later.

The dressing room door was opened again.

The Manchester United coaching team saw faces that were no longer frustrated and full of fighting spirit...

Mourinho's anger, which he was originally prepared to vent, also disappeared in an instant.

Sometimes.

Analyzing and summarizing mistakes in a different way... might be better.

.....

The fifteen-minute halftime break ended quickly.

At the player tunnel.

Rooney greeted Li Kang.

The two are not very familiar.

But Fatty is familiar with Kramer and Bender, the playboys of North Rhine.

In the round of 16 and quarter-finals of the Champions League last season.

Rooney introduced many good places to the Leverkusen players to experience the local customs and culture.

It's just that the waitresses are a bit older.

Li Kang smiled, looked at the high-spirited Rooney, and began to frantically simulate Manchester United's changes from God's perspective.

He likes to watch Rooney's game highlights very much.

There is a huge amount of data in his memory.

...

Tens of thousands of spectators returned to their seats.

The referee team led the players from both sides back onto the green field.

Old Trafford Stadium was filled with noise again.

"Welcome back, viewers. We are now broadcasting the fourth round of the 2016/17 Premier League."

"The second half of Manchester United vs Arsenal!"

"Mourinho made the first substitution adjustment."

"Rooney replaces Martial!"

"Manchester United's formation is likely to become 4-4-2! It may also become 4-3-3!"

"Wenger is holding back. According to his style, it is expected that Arsenal, who are leading by two goals, will not make a substitution until within 60-75 minutes!"

....

Livestream room.

Barrages flying.

-【Isn't Rooney going to the United States? Does he still have the level to play in the Premier League? Make way for the young people!】

-【Occupying the latrine without shitting.】

-【Don't talk nonsense, he's in good shape this season, he could do a bicycle kick in the first two rounds!】

-【Manchester United's formation is still 4-5-1, Rooney, who has been playing as a central midfielder in recent years, is stronger and more fierce.】

-【If his private life was more restrained, his career would be more brilliant.】

-【Rooney's Red Devils journey has been very brilliant...】

-【Having Rooney at home brings happiness and well-being.】