Messi was so scared that he cried when he maxed out his header talent at the start of the game

Chapter 527

April 11th is here, and on this day, Manchester is bustling.

The streets are filled with gongs and drums.

The red and blue team flags are flying.

Because Manchester City and Manchester United will play the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals at home at the same time today.

For local sports media, this is no different from the Chinese New Year.

Two waves of people were dispatched to Etihad and Old Trafford respectively.

There has never been a situation in history where the two Manchester giants have advanced to the Champions League semi-finals at the same time.

Today.

All people in Manchester have the opportunity to witness the birth of new history.

To some extent, this represents that Manchester's football status in England will have the opportunity to surpass London.

So today.

The whole of Manchester is surprisingly united, and when the parade teams of fans of the two teams meet, they will greet each other in a friendly manner.

This day.

Both sides temporarily put aside their hatred for each other.

Of course, the fans are friendly and harmonious, but it does not mean that the media will give up making trouble.

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Three o'clock in the afternoon.

Pre-match press conference at Etihad Stadium.

Stewart appeared at the scene in a low-key manner, originally wanting to make a few random remarks and return to the locker room.

But the media were unwilling to let him go.

"Mr. Stewart, is the exclusive report of the Manchester Evening News true? Did Knight and Cassano really spend a night in the nightclub the night before yesterday?"

"I don't think it has much to do with today's game. So I refuse to answer."

"You mean this report is true?"

"......"

Stewart had a headache and simply chose to remain silent. A smile can solve many problems, and silence can avoid many problems.

But he didn't expect the media to give him another big one next time.

"Mr. Stewart, according to reliable information, many main players of Manchester City will be absent due to injury today. Is that true?"

"Ah? You...where did you know that?"

"You mean this news is true?"

"......."

Stuart was shocked and angry. He didn't expect that even the Premier League media knew about Cannavaro's absence.

This means that Roma must have known about it.

This kind of injury news, especially in the face of a big battle, is generally kept absolutely confidential.

But now...

Insider?

There is an insider in the club? !

The game was about to start, and Stewart had no time to find out who the insider was. After dealing with another question casually.

He hurried back to the locker room.

Stewart was brainstorming all the way. If Roma knew about Cannavaro's absence in advance.

Spalletti would definitely arrange tactics in a targeted manner.

What would he do?

What should I do? !

For a while.

Stuart felt that his pre-match arrangements were all disrupted. He originally wanted to play smoke bombs with Spalletti.

Now it is a lack of soldiers and generals on the table.

"Come on, gentlemen."

"The situation has changed."

"We need to re-establish today's game formation, starting list, and specific tactics."

Stuart took a deep breath and called the players in the locker room to him.

The time-sensitive tactical changes and adjustments began.

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On the other side, the visiting team's locker room.

Spalletti is passionately inspiring Roma's players.

"Opportunity!!!"

"God has created the best opportunity for us!"

"As I informed you last night, they will have two starting defenders and two starting midfielders absent!"

"Their substitute rotation is very poor."

"Their defense will never be as solid as the last game!"

"Reversal!"

"We will definitely be able to reverse!!"

"We will complete a historic reversal at the Etihad home court!!"

The emotions of the Roma players were actively mobilized.

Wolf King Totti also raised his fist after the head coach spoke, playing his captain's role.

"Cannavaro, Zambrotta and the Spanish kid who gave us a headache on their defense are all gone!"

"Brothers!"

"Get excited, we are fierce wolves, and Manchester City is now like an exhausted and wounded lion.""As long as we keep biting its wounds, no matter how strong the lion is, we will tear it apart!"

With Totti's speech ending.

Roma's winning slogan echoed in the away team's locker room.

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Three-thirty.

The appearance ceremony is about to begin, and the players of both sides meet in the player tunnel.

Roma's players couldn't help but observe Manchester City's starting lineup.

They found that it was just as the head coach said.

Several familiar players who gave them headaches were not there.

This made the Roma players even more excited.

On the contrary.

The Manchester City players who were leading by 3 goals all had serious expressions, as if they were the ones who were lagging behind.

The absence of the main teammates.

Invisibly put a lot of pressure on the Manchester City players.

The only thing that could make the players feel a little relieved.

That was the tall Manchester City No. 9 figure at the front of the team.

Su Fei!

This man.

He has long been a reassurance for the Manchester City team.

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"ESPN Sports Satellite TV!"

"ESPN Sports Satellite TV!"

"Welcome to watch the second leg of the 2006-07 Champions League quarter-finals, Manchester City plays against Roma at home!"

"Hello, fans, I'm Zhan Jun!"

"Hello, I'm Wang Tao!"

"The entrance ceremony is in progress!"

"I'll analyze the current situation for you here."

"In the last game, Manchester City played at the Olympic Stadium in Rome. Manchester City striker Cassano played superbly and scored a hat trick in the first half. ”

“Manchester City is currently leading Roma 3:0, with a huge lead.”

“As long as there are no accidents in this game....”

“Eh....”

“The rosters of the two teams for this game have been released.”

“Roma is the same as the last game.”

“Manchester City....”

“Cannavaro, Zambrotta, Martinez, Modric....”

“Four main players! !”

“Manchester City will have four starting players absent in this game!”

“This....”

“Taoer, what do you think?”

At the Etihad commentary desk, Zhan Jun looked at the freshly baked roster in his hand, stunned, and looked at Wang Tao.

Wang Tao was stunned for a moment, took the list from Zhan Jun, and after confirming that it was correct, he took a breath of cold air.

"Manchester City's recent schedule is indeed very busy..."

"But this wave of injuries came at the wrong time."

"Roma is known for its offense."

"All the way to the quarterfinals, it is a typical offensive football tactic."

"And Manchester City's defense has always been a problem."

"The absence of the two defenders and the main midfielder... There is no doubt that Manchester City's defensive problems will be further exposed."

"I don't know."

"What will Stewart do."

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