2nd Episode of the Genius Soccer Coach - Chapter 206
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Episode 206 New Era (1)
Sky Sports, one of the UK’s leading sports broadcasters.
Recently, as the viewership ratings of its rival CBS have risen significantly, the broadcasting station, feeling a sense of crisis, has put up a new signboard.
The host greets the panelists.
“Hello, Roy, Gary. Say hello to the viewers.”
“Hello, this is Roy Keane.”
“Hello. I’m Gary Neville.”
It is the two legendary players from Manchester United who are at the forefront.
Roy and Gary were players known for their sharp tongues.
“The Premier League, which was suspended due to Corona, has resumed.”
“It’s like a shower in a drought. For soccer fans who have been living a stuffy life at home due to the coronavirus, TV broadcasting is a must.”
“Let’s get straight to the point. What do you think of Manchester United’s recent performance?”
“….”
The two remain silent.
Currently, Manchester United has 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the league.
They were people who would normally criticize their former team, Manchester United, without mercy.
He was also close friends with current Manchester United manager Solskjaer.
There was a need to be careful, as manager Ferguson had also declared his support for Solskjaer.
The two barely managed to open their mouths.
“We lost the season opener, but that’s a chronic problem for Manchester United. Even under Ferguson, we had a tendency to be slow starters.”
“I am more satisfied with the progress of the transfer market than anything else. I feel like they are slowly rebuilding rather than forcibly recruiting big-name players.”
“Liverpool, Man City and Barnet are the exceptions to the rule when they are rebuilding and achieving results. They are definitely moving in a positive direction.”
“Because young players from the youth system are emerging, and there is a good balance of veteran players.”
Those who pour out positive comments.
The host asked a question that wasn’t in the script.
“So if you had to pick just one key player for Manchester United, who would you choose?”
“….”
As Roy Keane remained silent, Gary Neville reluctantly spoke.
“The key to rebuilding is always stabilizing the back. In that sense, I would like to pick Harry Maguire.”
“Maguire joined Manchester United last season for a record transfer fee of 80 million pounds (130 billion won) for a defender.”
“Of course, I won’t deny that the amount is astronomical. But player transfer fees change depending on the market conditions, and you also have to take into account that he is from England.”
“Was it a reasonable player recruitment?”
“It would be more appropriate to say that it was a necessary recruitment rather than a reasonable one. It is true that he joined the team and stabilized the defense. In recognition of this, he was given the captain’s armband just one year after his transfer.”
“Manchester United’s next League Cup opponent is rivals Barnet. How does the Barnet defence compare to that?”
“….”
As Neville kept his mouth shut, as if he didn’t want to comment, it was Roy Keane who stepped forward.
“I don’t know about anything else, but I think Barnett’s defense is top-class in Europe.”
“Are you that sure?”
“It doesn’t make sense that Kim is the third option. Oh, I’m not talking about the coach here, I’m talking about defender Kim. If Kim goes to another club, he’ll be a regular right away. The same goes for Rubin Diaz.”
“What if you came to Manchester United?”
“….”
Roy Keane, who had been sighing for a moment, finally poured out his determination.
“I don’t want to deny that Maguire is a good player, but if you ask whether he is suitable for a club like Manchester United, there is a question mark. If he was in the squad when I played, he would not have been able to get off the bench.”
Gary Neville waves his hands in confusion.
“Roy. Not to that extent. I’m sure even a hawk would be good….”
“Look Gary, let’s be honest. Do you really think Maguire is a good fit for United? As a successor to Vidic and Ferdinand?”
“If we talk about the past, it will never end. We have to take into account that Manchester United is in the process of rebuilding.”
“So is it right for a rebuilding team to spend 80 million pounds on a defender?”
“No, what I mean is….”
As the two continued to argue, the host changed the subject.
“If we’re not careful, the broadcasting station homepage will be flooded with comments from Manchester United fans today. So, what do you think will be the winner of the next match between Barnet and Manchester United?”
Neville opened his mouth with a cautious expression.
“The two teams have different levels of desperation. Frankly, I don’t think any fans believe United will challenge for the league title or the Champions League this season. That means they need another trophy. The Carabao Cup would be a good option.”
Roy Keane sighs at Neville’s remarks.
“Since when did Manchester United become a club obsessed with the League Cup?”
“….”
“But that’s not wrong. Barnet will rotate the players. Solskjaer needs the League Cup, at least. If he puts in his regular players considering this, he will have the upper hand over Barnet.”
Roy Keane, who said so, lamented that times have changed a lot.
* * *
[Carabao Cup 3R. A big match was planned early on.]
[The match between Manchester United, a PL powerhouse with a long history, and Barnet FC, a rising star, will be held at Old Trafford, Manchester United’s home stadium.]
[Let’s check the starting lineups for both teams.]
―Manchester United―
Anthony Marshall
Rashford-Pogba-Cavani
Fred Dyer
Luke Shaw-Maguire-Lindelof-Trippier
De Gea
―Barnet FC―
Leang-Badi-Traore
Bellingham-Rice-Kante
Ben Chilwell-Dias-Kim Min-Jun-Hakimi
Vicario
Solskjaer bit his lip after seeing Barnett’s line-up.
As expected, Barnet FC started with bench members.
‘This is the list of bench members.’
Although most of them were young players with little first-team experience, a few names stood out.
Jamie Vardy, who was the league’s top scorer and still shows his skills despite his age.
Despite frequent injuries, Kante locks down key players from the opposing team and wins the MOM award in important matches.
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Even the center back line of Kim and Dias, who would be considered regular starters if it were any other team.
‘If only I had players like that…’
Solskjaer is said to have been actively using promising players and building a decent team.
There was some criticism about the performance.
Because rather than having a distinct tactical color, they were playing practical football that utilized counterattacks.
But Solskjaer also had something to say.
Tactics need time to be refined through actual matches, but Manchester United’s diehard fans cannot lie down because they rush to attack whenever they lose.
In that sense, this match was a chance for him to turn things around.
‘It doesn’t matter if the opponent puts in bench players.’
The important thing is the image of having won against Barnett.
The result will preserve his directorial position.
‘They’re bench members anyway, right?’
Declan Rice has already proven his worth while on loan.
Solskjaer believes that players like Bellingham and Ben Chilwell are just a forced roster to fill the homegrown roster.
It didn’t take long for his resolve to waver as he vowed to win this match.
Solskjaer opened the locker room door after passing through the tunnel and stopped.
In the middle of the locker room, Pogba and Lingard were dancing.
The other players sit around him and respond by whistling.
They stood still, seemingly bewildered, as Solskjaer entered.
‘Is this right?’
They are dancing around in the face of a match against Barnet, one of the best teams in the league, when they are not even showing enough fighting spirit.
It was a sight I could not have imagined when I was a player.
The sight of manager Ferguson hitting the ball hard and leaving him speechless.
‘… Yes. Because times have changed.’
His voice, as he tried to rationalize, seemed somehow lethargic.
“Go back to your seat.”
As Lingard and Pogba took their places, Solskjaer told his players about the importance of the game.
“Don’t think about playing carelessly just because it’s the League Cup. But don’t be intimidated by the name of Barnet. Most of the opposing players are young kids.”
Some players show some lively movements even while he is speaking.
Only veteran players like De Gea and Cavani were listening to the voice of the ball.
There’s even Trippier with a desperate look on his face.
“Bellingham is only 17 years old. If you treat him tough, he will be intimidated. Ben Chilwell is also a youngster who has only recently started playing in the First Division.”
“There’s no way Manchester United’s starting players would lose to those guys, right?”
“yes.”
Solskjaer, who was upset by the sight of some people responding without any reason, suppressed his anger.
If you get angry, it can have a negative impact on your performance.
‘All I have to do is win.’
Solskjaer repeated this to himself.
* * *
Beep-
[The game starts with a kick-off from Barnett.]
[These are the Manchester United players sitting on the pitch.]
[Man U has been having fun with counter attacks recently, right? They seem to have prepared counter-attacking tactics against Barnet as well.]
Hyunwoo, who watched Manchester United’s starting lineup, was truly impressed.
‘Where did all that money go?’
Of course, Manchester United have invested a lot of money every season.
The list of players who took the starting positions was enough to make you doubt your eyes.
Plus, now that Barnett have signed Bruno Fernandes.
Manchester United seemed to have no players capable of taking on a playmaking role.
On the other hand, Barnett, who is not light on weight despite having a team made up of bench resources,
The reason Hyunwoo did not start against Manchester United was simple.
‘But I think I can win?’
To begin with, it was a League Cup match with little importance, and it didn’t seem like we would lose.
Of course, there are many players who are not completely tactically integrated.
Barnet’s second team, with a spine of centre-backs Rice, Kante and Vardy.
It seemed worth a try.
[Jamie Vardy’s shot!]
[It’s hard to punch it out.]
[Man U is about to launch a counterattack.]
Manchester United’s attackers pass the ball to Pogba and cross the line.
As they are athletes who are experts in sprinting, their momentum was extraordinary.
But Barnett’s players calmly controlled the situation.
[N’Golo Kante continues to interfere with Pogba.]
[Pogba to Cavani on the flank.]
[After hesitating for a while… Cutback!]
[There is no one to accept it.]
[I’d like to praise Ben Chilwell just now. He narrowed the angle of attack while maintaining a good distance from Cavani.]
[Barnet’s centre-backs also never miss marking a player.]
The flow of the game between Manchester United, who counterattacked while sitting down, and Barnet, who continued to press.
The change in atmosphere came from a place no one expected.
[De Gea passes to Maguire.]
[Jamie Vardy continues to apply pressure.]
Jamie Vardy continues to chase and pressure Maguire.
Hyunwoo didn’t have high expectations because it was more of a formality to disrupt the build-up from the back rather than to score.
[Maguire backpasses to De Gea again… Huh!?]
[Is the pass short?]
Maguire misses a basic pass.
This was not a body to be missed.
[De Gea runs out… but Jamie Vardy finishes with a chip shot!]
[Wasn’t Maguire’s pass just fatal?]
It was certainly a happy thing. Hyunwoo shook his head as he looked at Maguire’s face who had made an outrageous mistake.
Because I understand how Manchester United fans feel.
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