[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-start-with-r9-template":3,"chapter-start-with-r9-template-start-with-r9-template-chapter-100":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Start with R9 Template",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1388915,1840,"Chapter 100 - 100","start-with-r9-template-chapter-100",100,"\u003Cp>Mourinho and Ling both breathed a long sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of issue is common among football players, especially in colder weather, where continuous sprinting can easily lead to untimely control of muscle contractions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the intense Christmas fixture schedule recently, it's the peak period for muscle strains, and every club has faced similar situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Ling was taken to the hospital by the staff. Before the examination, he glanced at his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manchester United 2-1 West Bromwich Albion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, they won today's match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, they would have fallen behind Manchester City, and even a win on December 31st wouldn't have been enough to claim the top spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hamstring strains are generally classified into four grades, ranging from the mildest Grade 1 fiber damage to the most severe Grade 4 complete tear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your condition isn't serious. It doesn't even reach the most basic Grade 1. You only need simple anti-inflammatory treatment and then gradually resume strength training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should recover in about one to two weeks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the Manchester United players broke into smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As professional athletes, they deeply understand the severity of injuries, so they were overjoyed to hear that Ling's condition wasn't serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You won't be able to play in the next few matches. Who's going to pass the ball to me now?\" Lukaku joked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haven't I given you enough assists?\" Mata retorted playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the room instantly lightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ibrahimović patted Ling firmly on the shoulder, \"Don't worry about it at all. Look at me—I've had such serious injuries and still came back fine, even performing better than before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although you're not as strong as I am, I'm sure you'll be just fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zlatan, if you're a lion, then I must be a tiger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling flexed his noticeably larger biceps compared to before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Manchester United players burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chinese fans finally received the official announcement from Manchester United.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after confirming that Ling's injury wasn't serious did they breathe a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was their only hope in the Premier League!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his recent performances have been getting better and better, even approaching the top three in the scoring charts at one point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they all left messages on social media wishing him well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Get well soon, Little Ling! Try to make it back for the Man City match!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Logically speaking, someone as young as Ling shouldn't be getting injured, right?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It has nothing to do with age. The human body has its limits, and Ling has been playing a lot recently.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Take this chance to rest up and get back to your best form.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hope Man United doesn't slip up during this time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They should be fine. Man United still has Martial, and with his ability, he should handle weaker teams, right?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hard to say. I heard he's already in talks with other clubs.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[That's exactly why he should play even harder to leave a good impression on his new team.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up the phone with his parents, Ling was about to head out for training when he suddenly sat back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had free time, he wasn't quite used to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he simply opened his laptop and started analyzing Man City's match footage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their most frequently used formation recently was the 4-3-3.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This formation has a fatal flaw: once the team spreads out, it's hard to compact the shape, and they struggle with manpower against quick counterattacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Guardiola took the concept of total football to the extreme, solving these two issues with the \"7-second rule\" and the \"inverted full-back\" theory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their record of 15 consecutive league wins is the best proof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And parking the bus against Man City is useless because their overall strength is too high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only do they have fluid passing and movement, but they also have the tools to break down tight defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sterling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't be fooled by his nickname \"The Happy King,\" often missing shots from half a meter out—that's just the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His agile physique allows him to make incredible dribbles, escapes, and sudden stops, tearing apart opposing defenses, creating space for the team, and setting up chances for his teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Man United's defenders are mostly tall and physical, which puts them at a disadvantage against Sterling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling fast-forwarded the video, focusing his attention on Kyle Walker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fast!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No wonder he's the man who can contain Mbappe.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He's also adept at using physicality and his arms to squeeze the space of the ball carrier, setting the stage for a tackle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he couldn't rely on explosive speed to burst past him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>December 21st.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Man United 1-2 Bristol City, they were knocked out in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Man United fans were disappointed, they understood that the club's focus was entirely on the Champions League and the league, with no energy to compete on three fronts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the injury to their star winger Ling had weakened Man United's attacking intensity and counterattack efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial started this match, but perhaps due to lack of playing time, he performed poorly and showed little defensive effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mourinho subbed him off before halftime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>December 24th, Man United away to Leicester City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second meeting between the two teams was uneventful, with Man United securing a narrow 1-0 victory in the 18th round of the Premier League.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in the 19th round two days later, Man United hosted Burnley and were dealt an early blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the third minute, Burnley scored from a cross and a header.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Manchester United fans in the stands were utterly bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could even process what was happening, their team was already trailing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was worth noting that their unbeaten home record almost getting closed to Juventus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely they wouldn't collapse here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their nightmare was far from over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 36th minute of the match, De Vrij unleashed a powerful shot from outside the penalty area and scored again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>0-2!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Burnley fans in the away section erupted in cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew Manchester United's attacking prowess was lacking, so victory seemed all but secured for the visitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sidelines, Mourinho grew visibly anxious, continuously barking instructions to his players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it seemed to have little effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the first half ended, the score remained unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, at the training base, Ling, who was undergoing recovery training, paused and stared nervously at the television.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He refused to believe his teammates had lost their fighting spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the second half began, there appeared to be a shift in the mentality of the Manchester United players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 48th minute, Mata delivered a cross from the flank, but the ball was cleared by a defender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the box, Ibrahimović controlled the ball effortlessly, dribbled past one opponent, created space with a feigned shot, and then unleashed a thunderous long-range strike that blasted into Burnley's net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the crucial moment, the \"Great Lion\" had stepped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his arms triumphantly toward the stands, proclaiming that he was still the god of Old Trafford.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely domineering!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That goal reignited the fighting spirit of the Manchester United players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the momentum, they pushed forward relentlessly, constantly threatening the opponent's penalty area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 53rd minute, Ashley Young cut inside from the byline and delivered a low cross into the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ibrahimović pounced on it and slotted the ball into the net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than ten minutes, Manchester United had pulled two goals back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fans roared with excitement, their cheers threatening to lift the stadium roof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Red Devil spirit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Ibrahimović was soon substituted, Manchester United's momentum was unstoppable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 87th minute, Matic's long-range shot was saved by the goalkeeper, but Lingard followed up and tapped in the rebound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A last-gasp winner!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beautiful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling waved his fist excitedly at the television.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half a season of trials, he had been completely transformed—and so had Manchester United.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling his nearly recovered body, he looked forward with anticipation to the match against Manchester City in four days.\u003C\u002Fp>",1357,"2026-06-05T22:48:23.062Z",1,"novelbin.me","d5aabdbf7c0ece0b6d054e8026a77c87202e542bbd2e175d650b15419707167c","start-with-r9-template-chapter-201","start-with-r9-template-chapter-99",371,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstart-with-r9-template-cover.jpg"]