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

Chapter 495

When you are unattainable, you are admired by thousands of people. When you fall into the valley, countless people will come up and step on you.

This sentence is no exaggeration to describe Manchester City now.

Overnight.

The invincible Manchester City that bloodbathed Chelsea and beat up the traditional Premier League giants in turn.

Became the "Champions League soft-footed shrimp" and "Champions League sixteenth" in the mouths of countless fans.

Countless fans came out to question the Golden Ball that Su Fei won at the end of last year.

Stuart was forced to hold a special team meeting.

To appease the mentality of the players.

To persuade the players earnestly not to pay attention to the outside public opinion.

But in such a storm of public opinion.

It is impossible not to be affected.

Such an impact.

It is reflected in Manchester City's daily training after returning home.

The players seem to be unable to get motivated.

Unable to concentrate on the court.

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On February 25, 2007, the third day after the match with Barcelona, ​​the 27th round of the Premier League arrived.

Manchester City played away against Middlesbrough.

The last time the two teams met, the game ended in a draw.

The scene of that game was ugly.

Countless Premier League fans turned their attention to this ordinary Premier League game.

Not for anything else.

Just want to see how Manchester City is now.

Then.

This game became a carnival for the black fans. Manchester City continued the state of being lost, in the absence of Su Fei.

In the first and second half, Middlesbrough scored a goal each.

Finally.

At the end of the game, Manchester City 0:2 Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough's home riverside stadium became a sea of ​​crazy celebrations for the home team fans.

Who would have thought.

Middlesbrough, which ranked at the bottom last season, became the only team in the league that remained unbeaten against Manchester City and won a victory this season.

After the game.

An article published by Manchester Evening News reporter Joey quickly became a hot search in the Premier League fan circle. "Manchester City dynasty has not yet been established, but it has already begun to collapse!"

"The Champions League match against Barcelona completely tore off the packaging of Manchester City's pseudo-strong team."

"Their tactics are single and overly dependent on Su Fei. They can't defend the real attack, nor can they score when Su Fei is restricted!"

"There is no doubt that Manchester City, which has lost Su Fei, will be defeated by Barcelona again in the second round of the round of 16!"

The so-called wall falls and everyone pushes.

Manchester City, which just lost the first round of the round of 16, instantly became the target of countless fans.

Among them.

Of course, it is the fans of other teams whose home teams have been defeated by Manchester City over the past year.

In response to the offensive article of the Manchester Evening News.

Manchester City did not respond accordingly.

Because Stewart is worried about the current state of the team and the upcoming second round match with Barcelona.

The first round was at the Camp Nou.

The second round will be held at their home stadium, the Etihad Stadium.

Stuart dared not think about it.

If Barcelona continues to beat them without any chance of fighting back in the second round, will the Blue Moon fans of the Etihad Stadium riot?

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Manchester Macho Bar.

Manchester City fans gather here to drink.

Old Tom, wearing the No. 9 jersey, poured beer into his mouth one cup after another.

The bar owner Billy could not help but hold down Old Tom's hand.

"No more drinking."

"Fill it up!"

"You..."

The diehard fans around him also began to persuade Old Tom, whose face was flushed.

Old Tom saw that he could not convince the crowd.

He slammed the glass in his hand into the corner.

Bang! ! !

"Fxxxk! I'm just angry! It doesn't matter if we lose! It's not like we haven't lost before! I just don't understand why we lost so miserably! We couldn't even score a goal! Are we really that far behind Barcelona?"

Old Tom's venting abuse was also the voice of many Manchester City diehard fans present.

Although Manchester City just lost to Middlesbrough yesterday.

But Manchester City diehard fans are still immersed in the pain of the defeat against Barcelona.

"Well, if we lose to Barcelona by 1 or 2 goals, we will be eliminated. 4! That's a full 4 goals! And there's still the second round..."

Old Tom didn't dare to continue.

The only sound in the bar was the Manchester City diehard fans, drinking one glass after another.

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Manchester United training base, head coach's office.

Ferguson was drinking coffee and reading the Manchester Evening News.

Then he saw the report from Manchester paparazzi king Joey.

The red-nosed old man slammed the table hard.

"This dog's mouth is a fly that can't spit out ivory."

He took a breath.

Ferguson crumpled the newspaper into a ball with mixed emotions and threw it into the trash can.

Logically speaking.

Seeing the noisy neighbors and Stuart being insulted.

I should be happy.

But the fact is not so.

Ferguson couldn't help but want to stand up for Manchester City.

Because if Manchester City is a pseudo-strong team, then what about other Premier League teams that have been defeated by Manchester City several times in the league?

What about our Red Devils?

Ferguson shook his head.

Thinking of Su Fei's injury and the reports about Su Fei's injury, he couldn't help but sigh.

"Poor little guy."

After hesitating for a while, he called his assistant.

"Carlos, can you help me get Su's private phone number? Well, it's not recruitment, I want to comfort him as a friend."

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London, Ian Wright's apartment.

A family dinner is going on, Ian and his wife are chatting and laughing with Arsenal coach Wenger.

The three of them are chatting.

Ian Wright sighed and put away his smile.

"Boss, what do you think of this game between Manchester City and Barcelona?"

"Manchester City is difficult. They need to chase 4 goals in the second round. If they want to win, they need 5 goals, and this is without Su."

Wenger's expression did not change, and he wiped the corner of his mouth with a scarf elegantly.

After saying this.

Wenger changed the subject and said in a pretended angry tone.

"It seems that you are more concerned about Manchester City than Arsenal. Don't forget that we are also 0:1 behind PSV in the first round."

Wright scratched his head embarrassedly and quickly expressed his loyalty.

"Boss, I am definitely most concerned about Arsenal, but I believe that the team can definitely reverse PSV under your leadership."

"But Manchester City, you know I admire Su, you admire him too, and Knight is also in Manchester City!"

"They also represent the Premier League!"

Wenger waved his hand, smiled again, and silently put another piece of steak into his mouth.

"But Su is injured now."

"The only thing Manchester City can do."

"It's to lose beautifully in the second round of the home game, that's all."

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