Before the end of the first half, United had a four goal lead, and even the most optimistic Red Devils fans didn't expect to play so well.
After Rooney scored, all the fans were crazy. They all stood up and yelled "long live the red devils!" at the stadium
Four goals were lost in 40 minutes, and Schalke 04 was upset. In the last five minutes of the first half, he played like a complete mess. If Manchester United had not scored four goals, the score would have continued to expand.
After one minute of stoppage time in the first half, the referee Carlos blew the whistle at the end of the game and the players from both sides went back to the dressing room to have a rest.
Schalke 04 players are very depressed, one by one drooping head, no excitement and expectation when they just entered the field.
Captain Noel is the most depressed. Although it is the responsibility of the whole team to lose the ball, the goal that he guards has been beaten into a sieve, which is unbearable for any goalkeeper.
When Noel walked into the mixed channel with a gloomy face, someone patted him on the shoulder. Noel turned to see that he was not his teammate, but the captain of Manchester United, Gao Xiaodong. He was looking at himself with a smile.
Remembering that he said he wanted to seal off Gao Xiaodong before the match, Noel thought the boy was coming to humiliate himself. He stared at Gao Xiaodong. As long as Gao Xiaodong dared to speak ill, he didn't mind giving Gao Xiaodong an unforgettable lesson. Anyway, Shaerke 04 couldn't get out of the line.
However, Gao Xiaodong said with a smile: "Manuel, it's a good defense "
NND, it's absolutely ironic. Noel's face is livid," don't bang! The game is not over
Gao Xiaodong's face remained unchanged and said in a low voice: "I mean it. You can't blame yourself for losing the ball. Schalke 04 is too small a platform. You should come to Manchester United. How about it? Are you interested?"
Noel showed a very surprised look, what is this operation? Dig the corner in public, this boy is not teasing me, is he?
Looking at Noel's expression, Gao Xiaodong guessed his thoughts and said in Noel's ear with a smile: "van der Sar is 41 years old. How long do you think he can play? He is expected to retire at the end of this season. Is the main goalkeeper of Manchester United not attractive at all?"
Neuer is shocked to hear that he was named the best goalkeeper in the World Cup last year. Now he has become the first goalkeeper in Germany. The platform of Schalke 04 is a little small for him. Recently, many teams have looked for him, including Manchester United, but Bayern are the closest to him. He has talked with his agent for a long time, hoping that he will join Bayern and maybe give him the chance to be the main goalkeeper However, Bayern's strength is obviously not as good as that of Manchester United, and the Bundesliga's competitiveness is not enough. It must be a very good choice to go to Manchester United. It's just that Manchester United are a little half hearted and have a lot of targets to pursue, which makes Neuer a little uneasy. But now the new core of the Red Devils, Gao Xiaodong, comes out to be a lobbyist himself. If it's true, Neuer thinks that he should think about it well Don't just think about Bayern.
But at this time, noyle certainly can not have any expression, he deeply looked at Gao Xiaodong, "nonsense." With that, he turned and walked quickly back to the dressing room.
Gao Xiaodong blinks and smiles. He thinks that Noel's eyes have deep meaning. It seems that Manchester United have a play.
At this time, Rooney went to Gao Xiaodong and said to him, "Gao, what do you say to that guy?"
Gao Xiaodong, of course, will not tell the truth with Rooney's brainless big mouth. He said with a smile: "I want to exchange shirts with him."
Rooney said in surprise: "it seems that you really like to guard."
Gao Xiaodong said with a smile: "I'm not good at defending. Sir Alex is still considering me to take over van der Sar."
Rooney certainly won't believe it, he pushed Gao Xiaodong, "on your altitude, fire fighting can barely use, really let you guard the door, nobody wants."
Gao Xiaodong laughed and took Rooney back to the dressing room.
There's nothing to say about the home team's dressing room. Even Ferguson can't criticize the players. That's to let the players have a rest and set up the defensive task in the second half. 4-0 is very good. He would rather not score in the second half than give Schalke the chance to score 04.
The visiting team's dressing room was busy. Neuer accused the defender of being unguarded. The defender complained that the midfield couldn't come back. The striker complained that the back court support was insufficient. The three lines were not satisfied with the performance of their teammates and thought that they had little responsibility.
Lannick came in, the dressing room is still quarreling, almost no one paid attention to the fire coach lannick.
Lannick is calm on the surface, but nervous in the heart. It's normal for Schalke to lose to Manchester United in 2004. But if there is a tragedy, the fans and the senior management will not agree. It's estimated that the class will end at the end of the season.
But lannick is still not ready to defend, because defending a 0-4 is meaningless, but the risk of attack is also great, Manchester United's counterattack is sharp.
In the second half, Schalke 04's biggest chance is that Manchester United will be slack. In the last five minutes of the first half, it can be seen that Manchester United played a little rough. If Manchester United continue to play rough in the second half, Schalke 04 will have the chance to score. The important thing is that we must hold on and not let Manchester United score.
Lannick slapped the tactical board hard. "Be quiet! What are you arguing about? Does it work? Do you want to set a record of losing in the second halfThe dressing room gradually quiets down. They are all professional players, and Schalke 04 is also a strong team in the Bundesliga. It's a shame to be beaten 7-0 or 8-0.
Lannick grasped the player's psychology, and then said: "in the second half, we still have a chance. The opponent probably won't fight as hard as in the first half, so in the second half, we have to fight better than in the first half. All attack and all defend, all attack. In the second half, our goal is not high. To stop Manchester United from scoring, we get an away goal."
This goal is not high, very realistic. The players also felt Manchester United's relaxation at the end of the first half. They felt that this goal could be achieved, so they didn't continue to quarrel and quietly relaxed, waiting for the start of the second half.
While the players and fans were resting, in the VIP box of the stadium, shalke 04's manager Tunis and Manchester United's manager David Gill were talking about Neuer.
David Gill asked tentatively: "Noel's first half performance is not worth 30 million."
Tunis saw through David Gill's idea and said: "no matter how you play, noyle is not for sale of Schalke 04. We don't sell captain."
David Gill said with a smile: "but I heard that Neuer and Bayern have initialled the agreement."
"No, it's impossible, it's impossible," Tunis said
"Don't insist any more," said David Gill. "Bild has sent out pictures of noyle's agent's meeting with Hoeness."
"It's normal for them to meet," donitsu said
"But Bild also sent out pictures of your meeting with Hoeness," said David Gill
Tunis was silent for a moment. "We have contacts, but this is only a preliminary contact. Our principle is not to sell Neuer. We are also an ambitious club. But we have to see what Noel thinks
"We want a chance to compete with Bayern," said David Gill
"I said it depends on what Noel means," Tunis said
It's obvious what Tunis said. As long as you give enough money, Schalke 04 will release people. As for noyle, it depends on your own ability.
The game has already started. David Gill didn't continue to ask. He has got enough information and is very satisfied. The following is to persuade the boss and Noel.