Restricted Superstar

After the fourth round of the league, when Gao Xiaodong drove his Audi to the Carrington training base, he felt that his supporters were more and more enthusiastic than before. At least hundreds of Manchester United fans raised their hands and cheered at him on both sides of the trail leading to the base gate.

Entering the gate, Mrs. Catherine, who is in charge of the reception work, handed the letters and gifts from the foreign fans to Gao Xiaodong, "Child, your performance the day before yesterday was amazing! You are the pride of Manchester United!"

Mrs. Catherine has worked for Manchester United for more than forty years and is a witness to the club’s rise and fall. Even coach Ferguson greets her like a junior in front of her.

"Thank you, Mrs. Catherine, I just did what I should do. You look so good today. It looks like a year younger than I saw you the day before yesterday."

Gao Xiaodong is very adaptable, and always greets Mrs. Catherine every time he comes and praises Mrs. Catherine for her youth.

"You kid really can talk, go and train."

Mrs. Catherine touched her cheek and smiled. To Asians, she couldn't even tell how different the appearances of Park Ji-sung, Dongfang Zhuo, and Gao Xiaodong were. However, she felt that the current Chinese player was better than all the Chinese people she had ever seen. They are all likable and their key abilities are still so strong.

"Goodbye, ma'am."

Gao Xiaodong waved his hands with Mrs. Catherine, drove the car into the parking lot, and then went to the locker room to change clothes and prepare for training.

Seeing Gao Xiaodong's arrival, Manchester United players greeted Gao Xiaodong with enthusiasm.

In the field of competitive sports, transfer fees and annual salary are never the first. Everything has to be spoken on the court. After two final moments of lore, Gao Xiaodong finally won the recognition and respect of his teammates, even if some teammates I don't like him for various reasons.

The main content of today's training is to rehearse the skills and tactics of the Champions League match with the Glasgow Rangers.

This is the first UEFA Champions League game for Manchester United this season. All new players, rookies, and substitutes hope to be on the stage, show off and prove themselves on the highest stage of the club, so they work hard in training.

After coming to Manchester United, Gao Xiaodong felt that the most intense battlefield was not just at Old Trafford, Manchester United’s home game. Training in Carrington, he also needed to fully demonstrate his abilities, not tolerating the slightest slack and mistakes, although Everyone has a smile on their faces during the training, but they will give you a shovel at any time.

According to his teammates' tackles, Gao Xiaodong feels that if there is no super protective gear, even his body may be injured. Even the training is so intense, which makes Gao Xiaodong more aware of the cruelty of the Premier League competition.

Being able to surpass Serie A to become the most attractive league in the world is indeed not for no reason.

Compared with the newcomer benches who are facing the enemy, the big men of Manchester United are very relaxed. They are training step by step and do not pay much attention to preparing for the league.

In the words of Giggs, Manchester United hasn't lost against the Glasgow Rangers in the home scene. In the 0304 season, when they encountered the Glasgow Rangers, they double-killed them. It really doesn't need to be so nervous to deal with the Glasgow Rangers.

Gao Xiaodong originally thought that the big guys were decompressing the newcomers, but after training in the afternoon, Ferguson called him to the office and explained to him about the game. Gao Xiaodong knew that it was not the case.

"Gao, sit down, what do you think of tomorrow's game?"

Ferguson gently let Gao Xiaodong sit down and poured a glass of water for Gao Xiaodong himself.

Ferguson was very satisfied with Gao Xiaodong’s performance, especially off the court. He was more worry-free than Cristiano Ronaldo. When Cristiano Ronaldo was 20 years old, he was bullied by his teammates in the locker room, which made him settle the conflict. It's been less than a month, but almost won everyone's love and respect. Half of the big guys think Gao Xiaodong is more suitable to be the future captain and core than Rooney. This manifestation is beyond Ferguson's surprise.

Ferguson spent 80 million to buy Gao Xiaodong. It’s actually a bit risky. Gao Xiaodong’s abilities need not be mentioned, but his age is too young. Ferguson is worried that he will not deal well with his teammates and that he will expand himself. But now it seems that he It's too much to worry about.

Gao Xiaodong didn’t know why he asked him alone, but he knew that Ferguson, who has coached for decades, would never ask for his opinion. Gao Xiaodong honestly said: “I think it’s very important, probably second only to Warren. In the direct confrontation in West Asia, if we want to get the first place, we must double-kill the Glasgow Rangers."

Ferguson smiled and said: "That's right, it's very important, but don't care too much. This is only the first of six group matches. For a giant like Manchester United, the group stage is a warm-up."

what! Gao Xiaodong was taken aback. In Porto, every group match is a final. At Inter Milan, Mourinho also regards every group match as extremely important, and even does not hesitate to rotate in the league. Ferguson actually To say that the Champions League group stage is a warm-up match is out of Gao Xiaodong's cognition.

Ferguson laughed and said: "We will definitely qualify. The difference is only the first and second. This is determined by strength. Therefore, as a coach, we must take the overall situation into consideration, not only considering qualifying in the group stage, that is the thinking of the weak, so we have to adjust. The state of the team allowed them to start working hard in the knockouts and to reach the highest level in the finals."

"Oh." Gao Xiaodong suddenly realized that why it is so difficult for a dark horse to win the championship is because of the lack of an overall plan, where the kick is, the front is too strong, and the back is boring.

Ferguson suddenly said seriously: "So, for tomorrow's game, I am going to let the old players like Giggs, Berbatov, Scholes, Evra, and Nani take turns, and let you and Rooney lead the team with Gera. Do you have confidence in the Sky Wanderers competition?"

what? Gao Xiaodong is a little dizzy. Giggs, Beba, Scholes, Evra, and Nani are all taking turns. It seems that Ferdinand is still injured. The rest are almost all rookies and substitutes. This is the most important thing to play. The Champions League game? This old man has a very strange thinking. He even asked me if I had confidence. If I say it to my heart, it is true. However, if you don't give it to the old man, is it testing me? Entrusted with important tasks?

Gao Xiaodong's eyes rolled several times, and finally he resolutely said: "Yes!"

Ferguson said: "Oh, why are you so confident?"

Gao Xiaodong said: "Since you have arranged this way, it means that you have a countermeasure. In addition to having confidence in myself and my teammates, I also have confidence in you."

"Don't be smart." Ferguson said so, but there was a smile on his ruddy face. "I am not a god. No one is sure to control the game 100%. How well you can play tomorrow depends mainly on you and Rooney. , Rooney has had too much work during this period, and his state is average. You have to continue your performance in the league."

Gao Xiaodong grinned and said, "Should I continue the lore in the league? I would rather win 2:0 securely."

Ferguson said with satisfaction: "It’s best to have this mentality. In fact, a lore is a failure. Because whether or not a lore depends on luck, the coach and the players have no ability to control. Tomorrow’s game, 442 diamond position, you The position is the front midfielder, and Fletcher assists in the back. We play less in this position. Can you adapt?"

"No problem at all." Gao Xiaodong clenched his fists, confident, and said, I have the consciousness and technology anywhere in my mind, so don't worry.

Ferguson saw Gao Xiaodong's fighting spirit and confidence. He was relieved and said: "Go back, play hard, Manchester United's future is yours."

"Thank you coach, goodbye coach."

Gao Xiaodong got up and left Ferguson's office. From the last words of Ferguson, Gao Xiaodong heard some unique flavors. He felt that his hard work during this period of time after coming to Manchester United seemed to be effective. It’s not a dream to become Captain of the Red Devils in the future. 8)