"Oh, I get it!"

Hearing Chen Ran's urging again, Messi quickly put aside the messy thoughts and ran back and joined the wall.

"What is the boss doing? Are you not going to fight back?"

Seeing Chen Ran's inexplicable behavior, Southgate turned to look at Simeone beside him in confusion.

"Well... maybe the boss thinks this free kick is dangerous, so he needs to increase the number of people walls?"

Simeone didn't understand Chen Ran's intention to do this, but just instinctively defended Chen Ran.

"But the position of this free kick is almost at the bottom line. At the almost zero angle, which idiot will hit the goal directly. Even if someone really hits the goal directly, with Cech there, what threat can there be? Is the boss thinking too much?

Now?"

"Uh...at most it's just a loss of a chance to counterattack. Anyway, we're already ahead of the score. The boss will definitely be more careful than us. Just watch it honestly."

Although Simeone also felt that Chen Ran made a big deal, Chen Ran's performance has been constantly successful, which still makes him choose to continue to believe Chen Ran.

Generally, for free kicks near the bottom line, the wall of people only symbolically arranges two players to make sense.

The main energy of the defensive side is all focused on the offensive players who are ready to grab the points in the penalty area.

Seeing that a small player suddenly ran from the midfield to join the wall, Berbatov was slightly stunned.

However, when he saw Messi's height of less than 1.7 meters, he didn't take it seriously. He just had a bigger arc.

As Chen Ran expected, Berbatov, who was standing next to the ball, just took a step back and then used his right foot to shoot a curve ball. He really wanted to shoot directly.

The ball flew towards the back post of the Crystal Palace goal with a strong rotation.

However, because Messi was added to the human wall on Crystal Palace, Berbatov made some adjustments when he was making a move.

"when!"

Although the ball successfully avoided Cech's hand, it hit hard at the junction of the back post and the crossbar of the Crystal Palace goal.

"call!"

A voice of regret suddenly sounded throughout the Old Trafford Stadium.

On the sidelines, when he saw the goal pass by again, Sir Ferguson also hugged his head with both hands and spoke fragrance.

However, seeing that Berbatov has repeatedly threatened the Crystal Palace goal, Ferguson never mentioned the replacement Berbatov again.

Not only that, he also decided to continue to use Berbatov's point to make a fuss.

Soon, taking advantage of the chance to die, Ferguson called Berbatov to the sidelines.

"Dimita, the defender Pepe, who is responsible for keeping your guard at Crystal Palace, is a hot-headed guy. He has a yellow card on him now. Next, you will strengthen your dribbling and break through and try to get that guy out of the field as soon as possible.

Do you understand?"

"I understand, boss."

On the bench of Crystal Palace, Southgate and Simeone couldn't help but feel a little scared at this time. They almost scored a free kick by Berbatov just now, which was too lingering.

The two of them remembered Chen Ran's inexplicable actions at the same time. After looking at each other, Southgate gusted in a low voice.

"The boss even considered this. Isn't this too scary?"

"Ahem, Gareth, pay attention to your words. The better the boss, the only way we can win Crystal Palace will continue, right?"

"......you're right......"

Seeing that he avoided losing a goal because of his arrangement, Chen Ran, who was standing on the sidelines, couldn't help but feel a little proud.

However, he immediately remembered the yellow card on Pepe.

If it were someone else, the problem of a yellow card would not be very big.

But if it is easy to get angry, it is a huge hidden danger.

If the old fox Ferguson deliberately arranged for Berbatov to stimulate Pepe, Chen Ran could not guarantee what would happen.

Especially after seeing Ferguson calling Berbatov to the sidelines, Chen Ran's ominous premonition became stronger.

He was originally considering whether to wait until the halftime break before making a substitution adjustment. Now it seems that things are moving towards the worst direction and Pepe must be replaced before Berbatov succeeds.

"Garreth!"

"Oh, here you come, boss."

Southgate, who was quietly discussing Chen Ran with Simeone, was startled. He thought that Chen Ran had heard what he said, so he quickly ran to Chen Ran.

"You arrange for Kompany to warm up immediately, and then use him to replace Pepe."

"Uh...Boss, now the first half of the game is not over and the central defender is replaced? Is it more appropriate to wait for the halftime break?"

Southgate had just been talking to Simeone, but did not notice that Ferguson called Berbatov to the sidelines.

"Pepe now has a yellow card. If Manchester United attacks this point, with Pepe's impulsive personality, what would happen?"

This Southgate is really not comparable to Guardiola.

After sighing in his heart, Chen Ran still explained patiently.

"Oh, I get it."

Southgate reacted immediately and did not dare to delay any more. He immediately turned around to execute Chen Ran's order.

On the Manchester United bench, Ferguson, who was always paying attention to every move of Crystal Palace, immediately saw Kompany going to warm up.

This Chinese responded so quickly!

Despite repeated increase in his evaluation of Chen Ran, Ferguson was still shocked now.

Soon, Crystal Palace replaced Pepe with Kompani.

Seeing this substitution, Berbatov immediately glanced at Ferguson on the sidelines.

As a result, Ferguson ignored him and turned around and walked back to the bench.

Because Chen Ran blocked the loophole in the Crystal Palace, Manchester United could not break the Crystal Palace's defense for a while.

So until the end of the first half, Crystal Palace still led Manchester United 1:0.

During the halftime break, because Crystal Palace had been forced to use up two substitutions in the first half, Chen Ran did not make any substitution adjustments except for the usual injections of blood to the players.

And on Manchester United, Sir Ferguson did not turn on the hair dryer mode this time.

Manchester United's performance of threatening Crystal Palace goal several times in the first half made him quite satisfied, so he did not rush to make substitution adjustments, but planned to observe for a while.

At the beginning of the second half, Manchester United maintained the situation where he took the initiative to push forward and Crystal Palace defended and counterattacked.

But although Manchester United plays very lively, it doesn't rain when it hits.

When the game reached 60 minutes, Manchester United still failed to equalize the score, and Ferguson was a little unable to sit still.

"Carlos, let Giggs and Nani go to warm up. Use them to replace Berbatov and Hargreaves, and then turn the formation from 433 to 442."

"Okay, Alex."

Soon, Chen Ran also saw Manchester United's substitution moves.

Ferguson is going to turn back to the 442 two-wing flying tactic that Manchester United is better at.

However, Berbatov's fate also made Chen Ran feel relieved.

Compared with conventional powerful forwards like Tevez and Rooney, Berbatov's unique style makes Chen Ran more afraid.

Now that Ferguson has replaced Berbatov, Crystal Palace has no need to shrink its formation and fight a defensive counterattack.

After making up his mind, Chen Ran called Southgate to his side again.

"Garrez, inform the players on the field to change their tactics from now on and press the attack on the whole line."

"Okay, boss."

Southgate learned his lesson this time, without any hesitation, immediately rushed to the sidelines and shouted to the Crystal Palace players to start pressing.

Southgate's yell immediately attracted Ferguson's attention.

Seeing the Crystal Palace players' standing on the court again, Ferguson's mouth couldn't help but twitch.

The Chinese guy from Temao is confronting him.

As soon as he changed his people, he adjusted his formation, and Crystal Palace immediately started to press the entire line.

What does it mean? Does that Chinese think that his new formation no longer poses a threat to Crystal Palace?

Ferguson's face turned red with anger, but the fact soon poured a basin of cold water into his head.

After Crystal Palace pressed on the attack, Manchester United's offensive was immediately greatly weakened.

Not only that, even the formation was slowly pushed back to his half by Crystal Palace.

Seeing that the situation on Manchester United was at a disadvantage again, Ferguson quickly used his ability to fight and rob. Park Ji-sung, who was known for his unsuccessful run, replaced Scholes, who had declined physical strength.

Although Park Ji-sung's appearance increased the defensive intensity of Manchester United's midfield, he could not provide more help in the offense.

The two teams fought until the end of the game.

In the end, with Ribery's penalty kick, Crystal Palace defeated Manchester United 1:0 at Old Trafford.

After getting a key three-pointer, Chen Ran also got a "first-level rehabilitation card" from the system.

In other Premier League games, Chelsea defeated Sunderland 5-0 at Stamford Bridge, while Liverpool lost 1-2 to Tottenham Hotspur.

Arsenal also lost 1:2 away to Stoke City, while Manchester City lost another game, losing 0:2 away to Bolton.

As Liverpool lost in this round, Crystal Palace has finally expanded its lead a little bit now. Liverpool is second behind four points, while Chelsea is still six points behind three.

Although he defeated Chelsea and Manchester United in succession, Chen Ran did not feel excited at all.

After the game, he immediately rushed to the hospital where Ronaldo was located.

Fortunately, the result is pretty good. Ronaldo at least did not have a toe fracture like Vidic. But in the next month, Ronaldo will not be able to play.

After resting in Manchester for one night, early the next morning, Chen Ran took the entire Crystal Palace team from Manchester to Lyon, France.

Two days later, they will play the fourth game of the Champions League group stage there.

During the restorative training before the start of the game, Chen Ran couldn't help frowning when he looked at the players in front of him who couldn't lift their energy.

"Boss, the players are so tired. We may not be able to play this game."

This time, even Simeone, who had never talked much, took the initiative to come to Chen Ran and expressed her concerns with concern.

"I know. The starting lineup for this match against Lyon will be formulated according to the players' physical test reports. Anyone who is too tired should not be sent to the court."

"Diego, you are the one who commands this game, so you can use the defensive counterattack tactics and just be able to win a draw."

"Ah? Boss, this is the Champions League. I have no experience in commanding such an important game."

Hearing Chen Ran’s arrangement, Simeone’s eyes widened, with a little expectation in surprise.

"It's okay, everything has its first time. We have already won nine points in the Champions League. It's definitely okay to qualify in the group. Just let it go."

"Uh... Thank you, boss, I will definitely not let you down."

At this moment, Simeone, who has always been a tough guy, couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Southgate, who was standing next to him, also patted Simeone's shoulder sourly.

"Diego, do it well, you are the best at defending and counterattacking."

"Garrez, don't worry, you will have a chance."

Chen Ran, the guy who is the most popular, naturally took Southgate's expression and handed over a sweet date.

"Really? Thank you, boss!"

Chen Ran did what he said. In the away game against Lyon in Crystal Palace, he sat on the bench and left motionless throughout the whole game, giving the command of the game to Simeone.

Since most of the Crystal Palace are substitutes on the court, even though Simeone tried her best, Crystal Palace only tied with Lyon 0:0.

The match between Crystal Palace and Lyon is on November 6, and on November 8, Crystal Palace will play the 12th round of the Premier League, facing Bolton at the Emirates Stadium.

So, after playing the Champions League with Lyon, Chen Ran took the entire Crystal Palace team back to London overnight.

Fortunately, Chen Ran voluntarily gave up the Champions League with Lyon, which gave the main players of Crystal Palace some rest time.

So Chen Ran was able to re-send the main lineup of Crystal Palace in the game against Bolton.

After seeing the starting list of Crystal Palace, Bolton's head coach Megson almost cursed her in anger.

He is naturally always paying attention to Crystal Palace, the defending champion of the Premier League.

Especially when Bolton is about to fight with Crystal Palace, Megson is very familiar with Crystal Palace's recent schedule.

When he found out that Bolton was the last opponent of the Devil's schedule in Crystal Palace, he was after Crystal Palace had just finished playing against Chelsea, Manchester United and Lyon.

Megson felt a little happy. He felt that Crystal Palace must be exhausted at this time and its combat effectiveness was at its lowest point.
Chapter completed!