Chapter 26 Substitute appearance
Manchester United's strength is indeed much stronger than Everton in front of him. With the advantage of home, not to mention Moyes formulated a defensive counterattack tactic, even if Moyes wants the team to play against Manchester United, he will probably have to be beaten back by Manchester United.
Although Keane is not on the court, Manchester United launched more attacks through the two wings. Ronaldo and Sachah both have very strong offensive abilities. Coupled with Scholes's dispatch in the middle, Everton's midfield still has no way to resist.
However, Everton started out with defense, so naturally he was not that unbearable. Although Manchester United attacked fiercely, even though Everton had the advantage in his defensive posture, he could not create a real threat.
In the first 20 minutes, Manchester United's most threatening attack was Scholes' long shot near the front of the penalty area, but unfortunately it was slightly off.
Everton's tenacity was completely beyond Ferguson's expectations. Last season, his Scottish fellow villager Moyes did a good job and led Everton to successfully relegation. At that time, Moyes had already entered Ferguson's sight.
Everton's performance today surprised Ferguson. Even though Manchester United is not the strongest Manchester United today, there are not many teams that can withstand such a fierce offensive at Old Trafford, especially Everton is still a relegation team, which is even more rare.
Of course, Ferguson would not be too worried. Everton did not even have the ability to counterattack, and it would be difficult to defend by relying on defense alone.
Vardy sat on the bench and watched his teammates defend hard, hoping that he could rush to the court and fight with his teammates. It was so tormenting to sit on the bench.
"Young man, be patient and don't worry. Is it abnormal to defend against Manchester United in the whole game?"
Perhaps seeing Vardy's restless posture, substitute goalkeeper Wright said to Valdy in a tone of an experienced person.
Valdy nodded silently. He knew the helplessness of a defensive counterattack team. He was always pressed by his opponent in the backcourt and beaten up on the court. He had to be patient enough to persevere. If he persisted, he had the chance to see the light.
Didn’t Everton enter the Champions League by relying on his defensive counterattack?
Didn’t Leicester City win the Premier League championship by relying on defensive counterattacks?
The first half ended. Although Manchester United's offensive was thriving, they still failed to break through Everton's goal. The Red Devils fans in the stands were very excited. In their opinion, Manchester United's advantage was obvious. The goal would come sooner or later. Everton could only tremble under Manchester United's lewdness and then left Old Trafford with the result of failure.
Vardy did not enter the locker room. When the main player returned to the locker room to listen to Moyes' tactical arrangements, he and several other substitutes had to warm up around the stadium to be ready to come out of the bench at any time.
He was a little absent-minded when he warmed up. Although he successfully made it to the roster, he didn't know if he had the chance to play in this game, which was really tormenting.
If Moyes only wants to draw Manchester United at Old Trafford, then his hope of playing is slim, his defensive ability is limited, and he has not fully integrated into the team's tactical system, Moyes will not let himself play unless he goes crazy.
Even if some players are in poor physical condition, they will still be midfielders and defenders on the bench, and at most they will hand them a towel.
Thinking of this, Vardy couldn't help but feel depressed.
After the start of the second half, Everton still looked submissive, with all the players huddled in the midfield and backcourt to defend, while Manchester United made targeted adjustments. Alan Smith's range of activities was larger, involving Everton's troops, creating more room for Ronaldo and Saha.
Manchester United's attack made Everton's defense almost collapse, and his continuous shooting made the goal even more panic. In the end, Ronaldo's shot outside the small penalty area hit the plane with excitement, which shocked everyone's cold sweat.
Ronaldo, who was wasting the opportunity to score, held his head regretfully and grinned and vented his depression. If Manchester United could not win this game, then Ronaldo, who wasting the opportunity, would definitely become the target of media criticism after the game.
Even Ferguson was furious on the sidelines and wasted such a good opportunity. He felt that Ronaldo was dead!
When you look back, you must let him practice shooting more every day!
As the game time was consumed bit by bit, Ferguson's expression became cold and sober. Everton's defense made him feel like he couldn't pour water. If there was no way to win this game, then Manchester United might have been silent for a long time.
Moyes, standing in front of the visiting team's bench, showed an intriguing expression. Never underestimate an ambitious man.
It seems that Everton has no enterprising spirit in this game, and is playing with the mentality of a draw that means victory, but are you really sure Moyes has no idea of winning?
At 65 minutes of the game, Moyes walked back to the bench from the sidelines and allowed several substitutes to start warming up. This was the adjustment signal he released.
Unlike several teammates who had serious expressions and excitement, Valdy didn't have so many thoughts. Everton's defense is so tight now. How could Moyes replace an offensive player? So he asked all five substitutes to get up to warm up. It was Moyes' smoke bomb. In the end, the one who was replaced was either central defender Yabo or midfielder Watson.
"We saw Everton's substitute warming up. I think Moyes has to make adjustments. Which player will he replace to strengthen the defense?"
Obviously, the commentators also coincided with Vardy's view.
But something unexpected happened. After the assistant coach called back the warm-up player, he called Valdy alone and told him the call.
"After playing for a while, stay near the midfield. When defending, force Cleberson as much as possible. If you have a chance to counterattack, you must give full play to your advantages. This is our last chance!"
Vardy was still unbelievable. He didn't hear the assistant coach clearly, but he still nodded subconsciously. Even if he was ignorant, he knew that he was going to play.
At this time, there was no time to think about why Moyes had to replace him. Taking advantage of the chance to die, the fourth official had raised a sign to sign a substitution.
The one who was replaced by Vardy was forward McFadden. Because of his height advantage, Ferguson has always helped defend high-altitude balls in his penalty area. It seems that the only one who has no obvious effect on the court is McFadden.
When he walked off the court, the young forward's expression was very frustrated. He had no room for performance in this game, just like sleepwalking on the court. Being replaced now may also mean that he has no chance.
After a reluctant clapping with Vardy, McFadden walked off the court, while Vardy stepped onto the court for the first time.
Come on, this is the stage I have been looking forward to!
Let the whole world watch my performance!
At this moment, Vardy opened his hands, as if he could embrace the whole world!
Chapter completed!