Chapter 543: The Double Red Clash Approaches: Tang Ye's Debut in the 2019-20 Season

Match Preview: October 20, Premier League Round 9, the Double Red Clash between Man Utd and Liwupu is coming; will Tang Ye make a substitute appearance?

Nearly two weeks have passed since Tang Ye returned to the squad, and the Premier League's Double Red Clash is imminent.

The first highlight of this Double Red Clash is the Premier League's summit clash: Man Utd vs. Liwupu.

So what is the second highlight?

Can Master GG make a substitute appearance to usher in his debut of the new season!

Ferdinand: This Double Red Clash is full of highlights; I believe TY has a high probability of playing.

"Some fans think Tom shouldn't choose to make his comeback in the Double Red Clash, but I don't think that's a big problem; the experience of the past four seasons has proven that Tom can always maintain the highest level."

"We were the Premier League champions last season," Ferdinand specifically reminded.

When you want to question Tang Ye's ability, you must recall the 2018-2019 Premier League season.

How did Man Utd win the Premier League title that season with a total of 103 points?

Who carried the team on his shoulders when Rashford and Luke Shaw were absent in the latter part of the season?

Attached: 2019-2020 Premier League Standings (as of the end of Round 8):

1. Liwupu, 24 points.

2. Man Utd, 22 points.

3. Mancheng, 21 points.

4. Chelsea, 18 points.

5. Wolves, 17 points.

The Premier League this season still seems to be a tale of three kingdoms, but unlike last season, Mancheng's form has declined significantly.

In the first eight rounds, Mancheng was the only team among the three brothers to lose a match.

Then there is the Man Utd side.

The 400-million-euro midfield line is fully formed; even though Dembélé, the hundred-million-euro signing, hasn't delivered the expected performance, De Ligt and Wan-Bissaka have performed quite well.

"Man Utd has a chance to lead the league this season," these were the exact words of the Sky Sports commentator.

Check Dongqiu Di pinned post: The night before the match, Tang Ye reposted Man Utd's Double Red Clash poster, seemingly signaling his appearance.

This Double Red Clash can be said to have focused the attention of fans worldwide, with a full 70% of fans believing Tang Ye will play in the match.

The reason is simple: the Double Red Clash on the 20th happens to be played at Old Trafford.

If he is to make a comeback, this should be the best opportunity.

Of course, all of this has one prerequisite.

That is, GG Bond must be able to withstand the pressure of playing Liwupu in his first match!

Manchester on the day of the match.

Man Utd fans held high banners reading "liverpoolout (Liwupu loses)," starting their parade 5 km away from the stadium.

"Tom!"

"Viva Tom Tom!"

"Forever Tom Tom!"

Spotting a blogger nearby filming with a phone, several Man Utd fans heading the same way decisively pointed at the camera: "Are you ready to accept defeat!"

This remark was directed at Liwupu fans, because the blogger filming the video was wearing a Liwupu jersey.

"Make way, make way!"

The fans collectively moved to both sides of the road, while a few people in the middle pushed forward a huge speaker playing moving music.

"Oh GG Bond! Hot blood flows in the heart"

"Oh GG Bond, all good things are held in hand~~"

"Make the world better, persist and you will~ succeed!"

Man Utd vs. Liwupu Double Red Clash starting lineup announced: Tang Ye starts directly in his first match of the new season, Rashford faces off against Alexander-Arnold, and Dembélé returns to the starting eleven.

The app reposted the starting lineup Man Utd published on its official website.

Behind "No. 10 Tang Ye," there was a letter 'C' in parentheses, which caught the fans' attention.

【I f***ing said he would definitely start】

【The guy above, stop pretending, okay? I checked your history; you said he would definitely be a substitute】

【Pay attention, this man is called GG Bond, and he is the Man Utd captain!】

【A 20-year-old Man Utd captain, can you handle that?】

【It's time for the Master to judge Liwupu】

You say GG Bond's injury affected Man Utd's league campaign; well, that is indeed the case.

But just tell me, isn't the timing of the Master's return crucial!

Riiip!

Tearing open the plastic packaging, Tang Ye took out the fluorescent-colored armband inside, then clenched it in his hand and examined it closely.

"Put it on quickly,"

Ashley Young urged, while Tang Ye felt a bit awkward: "This is my first time dealing with this thing; let me study it first."

After speaking, Tang Ye handed the armband to Rodri and then extended his left arm.

"I feel you are quite suited to wear this,"

Rodri smiled: "Except for the age."

"Hey, age doesn't determine anything."

Mata corrected Rodri's mistake.

Although only twenty years old, Tang Ye was undoubtedly the best choice for the captain's armband.

For a team like Manchester United, where players worth hundreds of millions gathered like clouds, one had to ask: what could directly awe the locker room?

Answer: Just bring in someone worth two hundred million.

Strictly speaking, Tang Ye could have become captain last season, but at nineteen, his age was truly somewhat awkward.

Now that he had reached twenty, Ten Hag decided not to wait any longer.

Thus, in the 2019-20 season, the GG Captain was born!

As his fingers rubbed against the armband on his left arm, Tang Ye could now feel a distinct surge of passion.

Clap! Clap!

"Everyone gather round!"

Ten Hag signaled for the players to come to the center.

"Today's match is destined not to be easy, but we need to show the right attitude; although Liverpool is currently first, do not think we are inferior to them."

"We are stronger than Liverpool!" Ten Hag's voice suddenly grew heavier: "I need you to always be clear on this point."

"This is our stadium, and we will win here!"

Ten Hag patted the shoulders of Tang Ye and Rashford, while Tang Ye signaled for everyone to put their hands out.

"Quickly, quickly!"

"Hiss..."

"We must win."

"Three, two, one!"

"United!"

"Don't be nervous, Ousmane."

Tang Ye placed his hand on Dembélé's shoulder.

After the sixth round, Ten Hag had temporarily removed Dembélé from the starting lineup, but by the ninth round, this French forward finally welcomed his start once again.

Ziyech's form was not poor; Ten Hag's move was precisely to apply pressure on Dembélé.

"I've played against Liverpool in the Champions League."

Dembélé suddenly said: "It was very difficult to play."

"But you are no longer with Barcelona; you are at Manchester United."

Tang Ye reminded him, tapping the armband on his arm once more: "If anything comes up, tell the captain; the captain will help you."

"Haha!"

Dembélé pushed Tang Ye forward: "Hurry up, I'm not nervous; just watch my performance. You can pass me the ball more!"

Tang Ye raised his hand to indicate he understood Dembélé's meaning, then exchanged greetings with Robertson nearby.

"Welcome back."

Robertson shook Tang Ye's hand: "Well, to be honest, not very welcome."

"Haha, hey!"

"Let's go, let's go!"

"China Central Television, here is the live broadcast of the ninth round of the 2019-20 Premier League season..."

"The match has begun!"

"Now, allow me to introduce the starting lineups for both sides!"

Manchester United (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: De Gea

Defenders: Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, De Ligt, Luke Shaw

Midfielders: De Jong, Tang Ye (C), Rodri

Forwards: Dembélé, Haller, Rashford

Head Coach: Ten Hag

"Today is Tang Ye's first match of the new season."

"Actually, it's no longer the new season," another commentator reminded.

"Haha, but for Tang Ye, it truly is the new season; that much is correct."

The screen cut to Tang Ye already running on the pitch, the fluorescent armband on his left arm drawing conspicuous attention; this was indeed Tang Ye's first match of the new season.

It was also his first time playing for Manchester United as captain!

"Tang Ye!"

Boom! Boom!

"Tang Ye!"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

"Tang Ye!"

From several hours before kickoff until several minutes after the match began, the stadium had remained exactly like this.

One could only say that the pressure of playing for Manchester United was truly extraordinary!

The seventh minute!

Henderson received the ball and played a diagonal pass to Firmino!

Firmino stepped on the ball to stop it!

Rodri moved up to defend; Firmino hesitated for a moment on the spot, then passed the ball to Origi.

Origi went down the line!

"Oh!!!"

Liwupu launched an attack down the wing, but Wan-Bissaka marked him tightly.

Wan-Bissaka had good speed and quick defensive reactions; Origi feinted left and right, yet for a long time simply couldn't find the slightest chance to get past him.

At this moment, Wijnaldum called for the ball, and Origi decisively passed back.

De Jong rushed in immediately to challenge!

!!!

Wijnaldum quickly played a square pass to a teammate, who then fed Salah on the right flank.

"You can see, Manchester United's backline is under immense defensive pressure."

"Yes, Wan-Bissaka, De Jong, and Rodri—even Liwupu would struggle against Manchester United's defensive setup."

"Salah..."

Salah received the ball and went one-on-one with Luke Shaw on the wing.

Change of rhythm plus a feint!

Slap!

Passed back to Alexander-Arnold!

"Inside!"

Alexander-Arnold pointed toward the penalty area and decisively delivered a 45-degree cross.

"Hoo, hoo-hoo"

Glancing left and right, briefly guessing what might happen next, Tang Ye directly signaled for Rodri to move closer.

Inside the box, De Ligt helped block Firmino.

Slap!

De Gea slapped the ball away, sending it precisely to Rodri just outside the arc.

"Handle it yourself!"

After shouting, Tang Ye ran off, while Rodri shielded the ball with his back to goal.

Fortunately, Rodri was strong enough to physically shield and retain possession.

Slap!

To Wan-Bissaka!

Wan-Bissaka dribbled forward himself!

"Watch TY, watch TY!"

Several Liwupu players shouted while running toward Tang Ye's direction.

Near the center circle, Tang Ye now resembled a rabbit chased by hunters, darting left and right.

He wanted to receive the ball, but the opposition simply gave him no chance.

With no other option, Tang Ye could only gesture for Wan-Bissaka to continue dribbling on his own.

Tang Ye moved forward off the ball.

"De Jong!"

Tang Ye shouted, and Wan-Bissaka delivered a cross.

De Jong took control of the ball!

Bang!

He pushed out a low, driven through-pass, accurately finding Tang Ye ahead.

Tang Ye actively ran forward to receive the ball.

Fabinho prepared to block Tang Ye, but the latter suddenly dropped his center of gravity, then rose again; with a change of rhythm and a feint, he easily shook off his marker.

Bang!

【De Bruyne Curved Through-Pass Lv5: Replication (Transcendent State)】

Proficiency: 1682/3500

That familiar feeling—the pass appeared before the players could even react.

To Dembélé!

Dembélé cut inside!

Left foot!

Slap!

Dembélé fired off a shot.

Duang!

It struck the post and rebounded out!

Haller rushed in for the follow-up, but his shot went wide!

"Ah!!!"

Haller roared in frustration, while Dembélé held his head in his hands.

Ousmane had missed his first scoring opportunity for Manchester United!

Fortunately, it hit the post rather than going wide; otherwise, Dembélé would likely have been booed by the fans again.

"It's fine, it's fine!"

Tang Ye and Dembélé exchanged thumbs-ups: "As long as you can feel it, that's enough."

Just as Liwupu was preparing for the goalkeeper to launch a long counterattack, Klopp shouted several times, signaling Origi to drift closer to Tang Ye's position.

In this match, Liwupu's main focus was on the central and right flanks.

Given that, Origi's left flank was less critical for attack; the priority was to solidify the defense.

The clock struck the 21st minute of the first half.

Manchester United's current possession rate stood at 37%...

That felt within an acceptable range.

Over on the Liwupu side...

Slap!

Origi collided with De Jong, who immediately fell to the ground.

The referee did not rush to call a foul on Liwupu but instead allowed the attack to continue.

Origi!

Boom!

A long pass found Salah.

Salah controlled the ball.

He laid it off from his right foot to his left!

Then passed to Fabinho!

Boom!

A long-range shot was unleashed.

"Goal!"

"Liwupu scores first!"

"Hmm... but this goal might be slightly controversial."

"Because that collision between Origi and De Jong just now looked like a potential foul."

The moment the goal was scored, no one from Liwupu celebrated; instead, they all ran toward the referee, just like the Manchester United players.

"That was a foul!"

Allé shouted at the referee, and soon Tang Ye arrived too: "Our man was pushed down; you saw it, right? That was a clear foul."

"No, no, no!"

Robertson shoved Tang Ye away.

The two had been chatting amicably in the player tunnel, but contradictions arose once the match began.

"Are you sure it wasn't a foul? Are you sure?"

Tang Ye pushed Robertson as he walked: "I'm sure you saw it."

Soon, after players from both sides rushed over, the two were separated, and at that moment, the referee gave his verdict.

"Beep!"

"Liwupu's goal is disallowed!"

"Haha, yes, that's indeed the correct call, because we can see De Jong was practically knocked over directly by Origi."

The referee's decision sparked dissatisfaction among the away fans; once the score returned to 0–0, insults targeting the referee's family immediately erupted from the stands.

Tang Ye and De Jong clapped hands, then found Dembélé: "You can push a bit further forward; if you make that run, they won't dare to attack."

"What about defense?"

"I'll figure out a way to win the ball."

Tang Ye didn't specify how he would win the ball, but after several tens of minutes of play, he had already grasped pretty much everything about today's opponents.

Ggbond knew how to play the rest of the match!

Dembélé patted Tang Ye's waist and ran off.

Check Dongqiu Di live match report: In the 29th minute, Tang Ye took a direct free-kick that sailed over the crossbar; the score remained 0–0.

Up until the 30th minute, neither side had scored, and the overall scene appeared relatively calm.

But this calm lasted only 30 minutes.

De Jong, Rodri, and Tang Ye formed a temporary triangle, compressing space to force errors from Fabinho and Wijnaldum.

After gaining possession, De Jong ran straight forward!

Wow!

Recognizing this as an opportunity, Tang Ye was the first to signal his teammates up front.

Boom!

De Jong threaded a through-ball forward!

Just as the ball was about to reach him, Tang Ye turned sideways to make room, seeking the best possible striking position.

Slap!

Without controlling the ball, he immediately played a long pass; the high ball flew out, bypassing Robertson to find Dembélé.

Dembélé leaped to control the ball!

He controlled it!

(End of chapter)