Chapter 748: The Contradiction Between High-Pressure Tactical Philosophy and the Box Terminator

Check Dongqiu Di Match Report: Manchester United decisively defeated Liwupu 5-3 at home; Tang Ye scored twice and provided an assist for Cristiano Ronaldo, while Salah's hat-trick failed to save the day. (Comments: 367,242)

After the match, Cristiano Ronaldo's post-game interview immediately became the focus of the fans' attention.

Some fans pointed out that although Cristiano Ronaldo scored in this match, he was not the best player, so there was no guarantee he would accept an interview; if they waited, they might end up with nothing.

However, the fans were relatively lucky, as Cristiano Ronaldo did not reject the reporters' interview requests.

Click-click!

"Ronaldo, you scored again today."

The reporter immediately expressed congratulations to Cristiano Ronaldo, but the latter did not appear very happy.

"We saw you substituted off by Erik after scoring in the second half; your expression at the time was not very good. Do you disapprove of Erik's substitution?"

The reporter asked quite directly.

To such a question, Cristiano Ronaldo naturally could not answer casually.

They say Portuguese people have low emotional intelligence, but nearly twenty years of professional football experience taught him many things.

"Being substituted off after scoring, I am certainly upset. But if this is the coach's requirement, then I have no choice."

Click-click!

"Cristiano, this doesn't seem to be the first time you've been substituted off early. Is this because your current stamina cannot sustain a full match?"

"No, impossible. My stamina is not an issue; many people will make an issue of my age, but I do not believe that being 36 can defeat me, nor 37; there is no difference."

"Even if the interval between two matches is only four days, I can still persist through two 90-minute matches."

Cristiano Ronaldo curled his lip: "This is my job."

"But you are always substituted off early by Erik; do you have anything to say about this?"

"Was this planned by you in advance?"

"No."

Cristiano Ronaldo was quite honest, telling the reporter that he was also quite surprised when he learned he was being substituted off: "This is the coach's arrangement; I have no choice. Of course, the coach's arrangements are not always correct, so there is no way to continue discussing this matter."

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The reporter captured the key information in Cristiano Ronaldo's words.

"Currently, it seems Manchester United's main tactic is high pressing, but you seem unable to meet the coach's tactical requirements? Considering this factor, do you regret returning to Manchester United?"

"No, I will not regret it."

This statement was indeed sincere.

From Cristiano Ronaldo's perspective, he could no longer achieve any honors at Juventus and even encountered unpaid wages.

But Manchester United has always paid salaries very quickly, and the team's overall strength far exceeds that of Juventus.

It's just that...

Cristiano Ronaldo clicked his tongue: "I don't know how to say it; the current Manchester United gives me a strange feeling. Although many things here haven't changed, I just have this feeling."

"Then do you feel your technical characteristics conflict with Erik's requirements?"

"..."

"It cannot be denied; there might be a little."

Curling his lip: "But... many coaches, hmm, not just him (referring to Ten Hag), you know, there are many coaches in the world who think they know everything, but the evolution of football shows that many things are new."

Click!

Click-click-click!

The press room was filled with the continuous sound of camera shutters.

Cristiano Ronaldo thought he could hold back, but in reality, his level of restraint was far lower than he imagined.

"Perhaps we should look for a middle balance point."

Cristiano Ronaldo added.

Cristiano Ronaldo accepts reporter interview: There are many coaches in the world who think they know everything.

【Damn, has war broken out?】

【Awesome, awesome! I've been dissatisfied with Ten Hag for a long time; get him!】

【Get what? How many supporters does Cristiano Ronaldo have now? He still wants to fight Ten Hag?】

【Brother Luo acted impulsively; opposing Ten Hag right after arriving, what if he gets banished to the cold palace?】

【The problem is Cristiano Ronaldo is already living in the cold palace; Ten Hag doesn't give him many opportunities.】

【System conflict is the biggest issue; I said this two years ago. Manchester United needs a forward who can run, like Dembélé. The Boss Luo from five years ago could definitely do it, but certainly not now. Who the hell can run around everywhere at 36?】

Cristiano Ronaldo's post-match interview unexpectedly went viral.

The entire interview video was just over four minutes long; at the beginning, Cristiano Ronaldo appeared relatively calm.

But later, his tone became increasingly heavy, and his expression increasingly serious.

He was just short of directly naming Ten Hag!

Judging from the actual situation of the match, Cristiano Ronaldo not only has a conflict with Ten Hag, but also has an unclear relationship with Tang Ye.

Tang Ye gave a direct free-kick opportunity in the first half to Cristiano Ronaldo.

When making this concession, was the Manchester United midfielder truly happy?

Fans wanted to see Ten Hag's and Tang Ye's reactions.

However, both Ten Hag's and Tang Ye's post-match interviews took place before Cristiano Ronaldo's, meaning they did not know what Cristiano Ronaldo would say when they were being interviewed.

This is a great pity.

2021-2022 Premier League Standings (as of Round 9):

1. Manchester United, 27 points.

2. Mancheng, 23 points.

3. Liwupu, 21 points.

4. Chelsea, 19 points.

5. Tottenham, 19 points.

Sky Sports commentator Jason: TY's performance after agreeing to CR7's return objectively helped suppress CR7, but this matter is two-sided; TY and other Manchester United players need to bear some of the negative impact CR7 has brought to the team atmosphere.

The match has already ended, but the discussion about this Double Red Match has not ended at all.

The focus is not on the 5:3 scoreline, nor on how both sides played in this match.

The focus is on the words CR7 said in the post-match interview, those words specifically targeting Ten Hag.

Ten Hag's supporters felt angry.

CR7's fans, however, were worried for their idol, fearing that CR7's remarks would bring adverse effects to him.

Another focal point is whether Tang Ye will play in the 10th-round match against Tottenham.

If one studies Tang Ye's usual habits, then he will most likely appear.

But just last month, Escrivá explicitly stated the discipline requirements of the Chinese national team.

If these discipline requirements are strictly enforced, then Tang Ye will definitely be ruled out of the 10th-round match.

The Sun's front-page headline—Escrivá's ultimatum! TY may be ruled out of the 10th-round away match against Tottenham.

"Judging from the current league table situation, the 10th round might be Tottenham's chance to turn the tables. If they can defeat Manchester United, it will completely overturn the current Premier League league table situation."

"..."

Escrivá's ultimatum.

Tang Ye looked at his phone.

Only he himself knew that, in fact, Escrivá's ultimatum was a ruse.