After the fourth round, when Gao Xiaodong drove his Audi R8 to Carrington training base, he felt that his supporters were more and more enthusiastic than before. On both sides of the path leading to the gate of the base, at least hundreds of Manchester United fans raised their hands and cheered at him.
Entering the gate, Mrs. Catherine, who is in charge of the reception work, gives Gao Xiaodong the letters and gifts of the fans from other places, "my child, your performance the day before yesterday is absolutely wonderful! You are the pride of Manchester United
Lady Catherine, who has worked for Manchester United for more than 40 years, is a witness to the rise and fall of the club, and even Ferguson's coach greets her like a younger generation.
"Thank you, Mrs. Catherine. I just did what I had to do. You're looking better today. You look a year younger than I saw you the day before yesterday."
Gao Xiaodong has a strong adaptability. Every time he comes, he will say hello to Mrs. Catherine and praise her youth.
"You're such a good talker. Go and train."
Lady Catherine touched her cheek and laughed. To Asians, she couldn't even tell how different park, Dongfang Zhuo and Gao Xiaodong look. However, she felt that the Chinese player she came to now was more likable than all the Chinese she had met, and her key ability was still so strong.
"Good bye, ma'am."
Gao Xiaodong waved to Lady Catherine and drove into the parking lot. Then he went to the dressing room to change clothes and prepare for training.
Seeing Gao Xiaodong coming, Manchester United's players greet him warmly.
In the field of competitive sports, transfer fee and annual salary are never the first. Everything has to be said with feet on the field. After two last-minute victories, Gao Xiaodong finally won the recognition and respect of his teammates, even if some of them didn't like him for various reasons.
The main content of today's training is to practice the skills and tactics of the Champions League match with Rangers.
This is Manchester United's first Champions League game of the season. All the new players, newcomers and substitutes hope to be able to start and show themselves on the top stage of the club, so they work very hard in training.
After coming to Manchester United, Gao Xiaodong feels that the most fierce battlefield is not only Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United. In training at Carrington, he also needs to show his ability completely, and can't tolerate any slack and mistakes. Although everyone is smiling in training, they will give you a flying shovel at any time.
According to the tackle strength of his teammates, Gao Xiaodong thinks that even his body may be injured if there is no super protective gear, and even the training is so fierce, which makes Gao Xiaodong more aware of the cruelty of the competition in the Premier League.
To surpass Serie A and become the most attractive League in the world is not without reason.
Compared with the new substitutes, Manchester United's boss is very relaxed, they are step-by-step training, not much more important than the preparation for the league.
In the words of Giggs, Manchester United haven't lost against Rangers at home. In the 0304 season, when they met Rangers, they killed them both. It really doesn't need to be so nervous to deal with Rangers.
Gao Xiaodong thought that the big guys were decompressing the new people, but after training in the afternoon, Ferguson called him to the office and told him about tomorrow's game. Gao Xiaodong knew that it was not the case.
"Gao, sit down. What do you think of the game tomorrow?"
Gao Dong, who is gentle, asks Ferguson to pour a glass of water himself.
Ferguson is very satisfied with Gao Xiaodong's performance, especially off the court. He is much more relieved than Ronaldo. When Ronaldo was 20 years old, he would only be bullied by his teammates in the dressing room and let him settle the contradiction. However, Gao Xiaodong has just been here for less than a month, but he has almost won everyone's love and respect. Half of the big guys think Gao Xiaodong is more suitable for the future team than Rooney Long and core, such a performance is beyond Ferguson's surprise.
Ferguson spent 80 million to buy Gao Xiaodong. In fact, it's a bit risky. Gao Xiaodong's ability is needless to say, but he is too young. Ferguson is worried about his bad relationship with his teammates and his self expansion. But now it seems that he is too worried.
Gao Xiaodong doesn't know why he asked him alone, but he knows that Ferguson, who has been in charge for decades, will never consult him. Gao Xiaodong said honestly: "I think it's very important, maybe it's second only to the direct confrontation with Valencia. If we want to win the first place, we have to double kill Glasgow Rangers."
Ferguson said with a smile: "it's true. It's very important, but don't worry too much. It's only the first of six group games. For a club like Manchester United, the group game is just a warm-up."
Ah! Gao Xiaodong was surprised. In Porto, every group match is a final. In Inter Milan, Jose also thinks every group match is extremely important. He even does not hesitate to rotate in the league. Ferguson even says that the group match of the Champions League is a warm-up match, which is beyond Gao Xiaodong's cognitive scope.
Ferguson said with a smile: "we will definitely qualify. The difference is only the first and the second. It's decided by our strength. Therefore, as a coach, we must take the overall situation into consideration. We must not only consider the qualification of the group match, but also the thinking of the weak. So we need to adjust the team's state, let them start to work hard in the competition and take the highest level in the final.""Oh." Gao Xiaodong suddenly realized that the reason why it is difficult for the black horse to win the championship is because of the lack of an overall plan. Where to kick is where, the front is too strong, and the back is not strong.
Ferguson suddenly serious way: "so, tomorrow's game, I'm ready to let Giggs, Berbatov, Scholes, Evra, Nani these old players rotation, let you and Rooney lead the team against Glasgow Rangers, do you have confidence?"
What? Gao Xiaodong is a bit dizzy. Giggs, Berbatov, Scholes, Evra and Nani all take turns off. It seems that Ferdinand is still injured. The rest are almost newcomers and substitutes. Is this the most important Champions League game? The old man has a wonderful way of thinking. He even asked me if I had any confidence. If I said what I had in mind, I really didn't. however, if I didn't give it to the old man, was it a test for me? Entrusted with heavy responsibilities?
Gao Xiaodong's eyes turned several times, and finally he said, "yes!"
"Oh, why so confident?" Ferguson said
Gao Xiaodong said: "since you have arranged this way, it shows that you have a way to deal with it. I have confidence not only in myself and my teammates, but also in you."
"Don't be smart." Ferguson's mouth said so, but his ruddy face showed a smile, "I'm not God, no one is sure of 100% control of the game, how can you play tomorrow, mainly depends on you and Rooney's play, Rooney this time too much, the state is general, you have to continue the performance in the league."
Gao Xiaodong said with a smile: "continue to win in the league? I'd rather have a steady 2-0 win
Ferguson said with satisfaction: "it's best to have this mentality. In fact, it's failure to win because it depends on luck. The coach and the players have no ability to control. In tomorrow's game, 442 diamond position, your position is the front waist, Fletcher assists in the back. We play less in this position, can you adapt?"
"No problem at all." Gao Xiaodong clenched his fist. He was full of confidence. I have the consciousness and technology in any position in my mind. You can rest assured.
Ferguson saw Gao Xiaodong full of fighting spirit and confidence, relieved, said: "go back, play well, Manchester United's future is yours."
"Thank you coach, goodbye coach."
Gao Xiaodong got up and left Ferguson's office. From Ferguson's last sentence, Gao Xiaodong heard something different. He felt that his hard performance during this period after he came to Manchester United seemed to have an effect. It's not a dream to become the captain of the Red Devils in the future.