Chapter 119: Ibrahimovich with a burning fighting spirit
Chapter 119: Ibrahimovich with a burning fighting spirit
In the post-match interviews, the United players were also full of confidence.
Although they didn't say anything like "PSG are too weak, we can easily reach the quarter-finals". But judging by their relaxed expressions, United's reach for the quarter-finals seems to be a certainty.
'The 2-1 score was good and it gave us the lead, but we don't underestimate the opponent because we have 90 minutes to go and we're going to give it our all at home. Defending? Of course, the Champions League is our goal! Captain Li Qingshan said confidently in an interview.
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“....... The Champions League is our goal!! Li Qingshan said confidently on TV.
Smack...
Ibrahimovic turned off the television and smiled with his characteristic smile. When he laughs, you feel as if the whole world is trampled under his feet.
He turned and walked out of the house, today is his first day back from injury and he can't wait to join the team in training.
On the sidelines of the training ground, the media gathered around.
It's fifteen minutes to go to open training, and Ibrahimovic, who is returning from injury, is a natural subject for reporters.
The Swedish star has always had amazing things to say, and although he has a lot of moments of scolding journalists, the star who has given a lot of classic quotes is a media favourite because you always get a bit of a news gimmick when you interview him.
Of course, don't expect to hear anything like "who the is Li Qingshan" from Ibrahimovic this time, Zlatan is narcissistic, not arrogant.....
"The Champions League is also our goal!!"
Ibrahimovic grinned, then pushed away the microphones that the reporters held out in front of his eyes and walked into the training ground.
And Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery also said in an interview: "The score of falling behind 1-2 in the first leg is not the end of the world, the dream of the Champions League in Paris has not been shattered, and we still have hope!" ”
Unai Emery says the Champions League dream is not yet shattered, meaning he is confident of beating Manchester United on the road.
But the media doesn't think so.
Unai Emery sat in the dugout throughout the first leg and did not come out of the box, and according to PSG insiders, Emery was protesting the players' disregard for him. According to inside sources, Emery's control of the dressing room in Paris is extremely weak, and without Ibrahimovic in the dressing room, Emery has been completely ignored by the players..."
The shouting between Ibrahimovic and Li Qingshan drew attention to the second leg of the clash between the two sides, which was lost 2-1 to defending champions Manchester United in the absence of Ibrahimovic at the Parc des Princes. The second leg between the two sides will move to Old Trafford, and if nothing else, Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return from injury, and we will see two world-class centre-forwards face each other!! ”
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On the side of Grand Paris, the drums of war were rumbling, warming up for the second round. The reaction from Manchester United's side was much more lukewarm.
Li Qingshan does not have the habit of fighting war of words with others, in his opinion, having this energy is not as effective as scoring one more goal on the court, anyway, saying so much and wasting so much saliva will eventually be reflected on the field.
After the first leg of the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain, the return to domestic competition is not a Premier League fixture this week, as the fifth round of the FA Cup is also on the way.
Manchester United were away at Blackburn Rovers and Li Qingshan was not in the squad, although Pogba was not rotated.
In the end, thanks to Pogba's penalty goal, Manchester United beat Blackburn Rovers 1-0 away and advanced to the next round of the FA Cup.
The rotation of Li Qingshan is naturally for the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain. A win over Paris Saint-Germain in this game would see Manchester United move close to the quarter-finals.
Despite beating the opponent 2-1 away, Ancelotti still did not dare to be careless in the face of an opponent like Paris Saint-Germain, and he still chose to send the strongest team to respond.
How good is Ibrahimovic? Ancelotti, who has coached Ibrahimovic, knows very well that Ibrahimovic is definitely a dangerous opponent, this is a player with his own system, no matter where he is, he is an all-rounder who can score goals and assist, even in the most unbearable Barcelona period, Ibrahimovic, who was squeezed out of most of the ball by Messi, his statistics are still very bright.
"This is a dangerous opponent!! We definitely have to watch out for him! ”
Carlo Ancelotti said solemnly at the tactical meeting.
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Paris Saint-Germain, for their part, also took this game very seriously.
For Paris, Ligue 1 is not much of a challenge for them, and the Middle East consortium has poured a lot of money into them with the aim of making a difference in the Champions League.
And if the luxury division that has invested a lot of money to build it will fail in the top 16, this will really make the players of Grand Paris lose their faces....
"In the last round, I think everyone knows what Manchester United are capable of. This is an opponent we can't meet in Ligue 1!! If we want to win this game, the first thing we need to change is the mentality! Unai Emery stood in the visiting dressing room at Old Trafford and spoke to the Paris Saint-Germain players.
This time, no player refuted it, and in the first leg of the double-reversal match, Manchester United didn't even seem to have much strength, and they wiped out Paris Saint-Germain.
In the home team's dressing room on the other side, Carlo Ancelotti is also explaining what to the players.
However, compared to Paris Saint-Germain's dignified, Manchester United's side is a little easier, and the 2-1 away win gives them enough confidence to knock out their opponents at home.
It's a rare day in Manchester today, with starry stars and moonlight in the night sky.
On the pitch, more than 70,000 fans sang loudly, creating a warm home atmosphere.
In such an atmosphere, the two teams followed the coaching staff onto the pitch.
The camera first focused on Li Qingshan, who was wearing the captain's armband, and more than ten seconds later, a close-up of Ibu appeared on the TV screen.
This is the captain of the two teams in this game, and this is a direct duel between two big centers!!
Ibrahimovic glanced at Li Qingshan, who was several years younger than him.
Even Ibrahim, who claims to be God, has to admit that Li Qingshan is the best center in the world..... One!
Zlatan will not be resigned to others!!
Ibrahimovic's eyes burn with fighting intent!