Chapter 203: Injuries and Stops
After the diagnosis of the team doctor Robb, it was finally concluded that the good news was that Fan Bizhuang's injury was not serious, not a fracture, but a sprain.
The bad news is that because it is a sensitive part, for the sake of insurance, Robb's advice is to recuperate for at least half a month.
This means that Fan Bizhuang will definitely not be able to catch up in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals, and as for the second leg, it will depend on his recovery to make a decision.
"Let's go back and rest first."
Ferguson rubbed the bridge of his sour nose helplessly, waved his hand, and Robbo helped Fan Bizhuang to sit on the bench.
At this time, Ferguson undoubtedly regretted it very much in his heart, since he had made up his mind to use rotation, so why not simply be thorough, let Fan Bizhuang also sit on the bench, and let him play, now it's good, the team's biggest trump card, but it was an accidental injury, this loss is too great, the Champions League semifinals are imminent, but the core of the team can only be absent due to injury, which is not good news for the team.
The only thing that makes Ferguson feel fortunate is that the opponent Schalke 04 in the semi-finals is not a too strong opponent, and the schedule of away and then home is also beneficial to Manchester United, the result of the first leg is not too good, as long as it is passable, then, if Van Bizhuang can catch up with the second leg, the team can win at home, or even a big win, then the chance of promotion is still very good.
Ferguson stood on the sidelines thinking, Fan Bizhuang was sitting on the bench, talking to his teammates who were concerned about the inquiry, there was no loss on his face, he talked and laughed as usual, but in his heart, there was some haze.
Although the injury to the big toe is not a serious injury, but the injury at this juncture is very fatal, and it does not take long to recover, but it is likely to miss the Champions League semi-finals, and if he is unlucky, he can only come back in the final, but the final ...... Will Manchester United be able to qualify for the final?
"It should ...... No problem, right? ”
Fan Bizhuang shook his head at the bad thoughts in his heart, restrained the uneasiness in his heart, and continued to talk and laugh with his teammates around him.
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Because of Fan Bizhuang's sudden injury and departure, how much the Manchester United players on the field were affected, and the teammates on the field were concerned about Fan Bizhuang's injury, so they seemed a little absent-minded, and at the last moment of the first half, the home team took the opportunity to play several fast attacks in a row, and even created a great threat to the goal twice.
Fortunately, there was not much time left in the first half, and Everton could not take the opportunity to score, and the two teams returned to the dressing room with a 0-0 scoreline.
The players hurried back to the dressing room to check on Fan Bizhuang's injury, only to save - Robb took the lead and took Fan Bizhuang off the pitch when the half-time whistle blew and went straight to the hospital.
The players were a little disappointed, they were well aware of the importance of Fan Bizhuang to the team, and aside from that, Fan Bizhuang was also very popular in the team, even if it was out of concern between friends, they did not want to see Fan Bizhuang affected by injuries.
"Don't worry too much, Fan's situation is much better than you expected. It was only a minor injury, and just to be on the safe side, I asked Robb to take him to the hospital. Don't worry, it won't be long before Fan will appear in front of you alive! ”
Ferguson comforted his disciples.
The players breathed a sigh of relief, as long as it wasn't a major injury that would affect their careers.
As for the manager's expression doesn't seem to be very good, it is automatically ignored by the players, isn't this a normal thing, the core of the team is injured, even if it is a small injury, but the manager is not happy, it is certain.
"Okay, keep working in the second half, don't just because you don't have someone to stop playing, you guys were terrible at the end of the first half! In the second half, I don't want to see it again! ”
Ferguson waved his hand and began to set up for the second half.
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Fifteen minutes later, the game resumed.
In fact, after Fan Bizhuang left the stadium injured, the fans and commentators in the stands were no longer focused on the game itself.
It will be important for them to continue their unbeaten run in the league, but what is more important is the condition of Van Bizhuang's injury, and whether it will affect the upcoming games and, in other words, the Champions League semi-finals that start in midweek.
"Van's injury and departure in the first half touched the hearts of all Manchester United fans. When he was first substituted, Fan was still sitting on the bench, but now, there is no longer Fan on the bench, and he may have been taken to the hospital by his teammates. This is really not good news, I hope Fan's injury is okay! ”
"The estimated injury is not optimistic. It's no secret that a sudden injury on the pitch is the most worrying, and although Van and Baines had a collision before, it looked like a hard injury, but then it ...... I have a faint premonition in my heart that maybe Fan will not be able to catch up with the next Champions League semi-finals. ”
"If that's the case, then the loss of Manchester United's strength is too great."
"Let's hope Fan is safe and sound. This season, Manchester United have won the treble, the Champions League is their last most important battleground, and the absence of the most important players at this critical time is undoubtedly a heavy blow......
The commentators turned their focus on the game into a discussion of Van Bizhuang's injury, and the home fans were also worried, even if the heat of the game was a little uninteresting.
And the second half of the game also became a little uneventful, Fan Bizhuang's injury and departure, even with the manager's relief, but still brought some impact on the mentality of the players, in the second half of Manchester United, showing a little absent-minded.
United failed to score again in the second half, with Everton even coming back and the 2-1 scoreline was held to the end, with United still winning the game and reaching 94 points, just one point shy of the record held by Chelsea for a total of 95 league points.
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Alex Ferguson attended the post-match press conference and was immediately the focus of media attention.
Reporters lost interest in the results and scores, and focused more on Fan Bizhuang's injury.
"I'm glad we got the three points we had in this game and we're still on our way to victory! This is one of the most important things. ”
"But on the other hand, it's not so pleasant. Yes, Van was injured in an accident during the game and made me feel bad. As a coach, it is painful for me to be injured by any disciple. ”
"I know what you want to ask, but in fact, I can't give you the answer you want, because I don't know the exact news yet, Fan has been taken to the hospital by the team doctor, and the specific news will only be known after a professional and detailed examination by the hospital. Okay, that's it, please be considerate of my feelings, at this time, I have to leave, I have to go see my lad. ”
Ferguson just made an appearance at the press conference, dropped a few words, and left in a hurry.
Ferguson can be regarded as a "little trick", Fan Bizhuang's general injury is naturally clear to him, but he faced media reporters, but did not tell the truth, since he is destined to miss the first leg of the Champions League semifinals, then the "cunning" Ferguson, simply take this opportunity to put a "smoke bomb", maybe he can confuse the opponent? Let the opponent mistakenly think that Fan Bizhuang has a serious injury and will miss all the semi-final games, and if Fan Bizhuang recovers well from the injury and can return in the second leg, it will be a big surprise for the opponent.
The reporters didn't know about Ferguson's "sinister intentions", but from the Manchester United manager's solemn expression and hurried steps, they made up for it as a matter of course: it seems that Fan Bizhuang's injury is indeed not optimistic.
Soon, reports of the match spread throughout European football, and of course, the focus was not on the game itself, but on Van Bizhuang, who left the pitch injured.
“2:1! Manchester United continue to win! ”
The news of United's victory was only brushed off in the sports press, and then there was a lot of speculation about Van Bizhuang's injury.
"Manchester United won the game, but lost the core of the team!"
"It's a shame that Fan left the pitch with an injury just before the end of the first half!"
"Fan's injury is not optimistic!"
"Van may be reimbursed for the season! Miss all the team's next games! ”
"Ferguson: My disciple was injured, and I couldn't have been more saddened. But we are Manchester United, and no matter who is missing at any time, we will not lack the desire to win! ”
There was a lot of uproar in the market, and even later, some media swore that Van Bizhuang was seriously injured and was destined to be reimbursed for the season and miss all the next games of Manchester United.
Such a statement has caused a great uproar, especially Manchester United fans, is even more worried, although Manchester United has achieved the season treble, but the most important Champions League is not over, people have become accustomed to the team under the leadership of Van Bizhuang invincible, and now Van Bizhuang will be "season reimbursement", next Manchester United's Champions League prospects, where will go, it is difficult to say.
Not only the media and fan groups are in an uproar, but even the major European bookmakers have been affected by Fan Bizhuang's "season reimbursement", after reaching the Champions League semi-finals, Manchester United's odds to win the championship are ranked No.1 among the four teams, but after this game, Manchester United's odds have dropped again and again, and finally only before Schalke 04.
From here, it can also be seen the importance of Fan Bizhuang to Manchester United, Manchester United is a giant, very strong and good, but now Fan Bizhuang is equivalent to Manchester United's sharpest arrow, without the arrow, Manchester United is naturally difficult to compete with super giants like Real Madrid and Barcelona.