Messi also attended the pre-match press conference. As the number one in the Premier League scorer list, Messi has his own opinion on this game.

"This will be an exciting game, we have everything ready. Many people are optimistic that we can win the game at home, even my teammates. But I want to tell you that Manchester United has always been Manchester United, and Dong is always Dong. In such a confrontation, I always face it with a humble heart. I hope my teammates can face it with a twelve-point spirit. Personally, in my ten-year confrontation, my team is almost at the peak, but the number of victories is very few. I am not trying to hit myself and the team, but I just want everyone to know what kind of fierce battle we are facing."

Indeed, Messi has the most say. From Spain to England, from World Youth Championship to Olympics and then to World Cup, Messi seems to be a tragic figure. At the age of 28, he has seen a lot of things clearly. Although his obsession with winning is stronger than before, his mentality has also changed a lot.

“Low down.”

"The low-key Messi is definitely the terrifying Messi."

"He will definitely continue to score goals. If he scores again in this game, it will be the 13th consecutive goal, right?"

"Even Ronaldo can't do it. Ronaldo didn't score in the two games in the middle, and Messi has set an unattainable goal record in the Premier League."

"Will Manchester United be another cemetery?"

Manchester City fans were excited about Messi's low-keyness. They had hope for Aguero before, but in comparison, Messi made them feel safe.

The uneasy Manchester United fans came to the Etihad Stadium, their eyes full of blue sky, flags flying, and it was very lively.

Because it is Manchester City's home court, the Red Devils are at an absolute disadvantage in terms of number of fans. After entering the stadium, Manchester City fans have been provoking them.

"Hey, wait for failure."

"The fourth brother is where you should stay."

"Wait for crying."

...

Compared to Messi's low-keyness, Manchester City fans are too high-profile. They can't find a reason to lose at home. Last season they lost to Manchester United at home, and this season they are more eager to beat Manchester United at home. The lineup this season is completely different from last season. They have the invincible Messi.

"I really want to see how they lost the game. I remember they were yelling like this last year, but hehe..."

"After holding it in for a long time, everyone will vent their catharsis. I always feel that they are going to have a tragedy in this game?"

Several old Red Devils fans were still chatting and laughing in the stands, and were not scared by the momentum of Manchester City fans. After watching the Manchester City derby for decades, most of them laughed to the end. Even if the situation is more constrained this year, they still believe in Manchester United.

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Fifteen minutes before the game, Ferguson suddenly changed his decision and overturned the original lineup.

"Ryan, you send the list right away! Revoke the original one."

He handed Giggs a piece of crumpled paper with the names of 11 people scribbling on it. Although Giggs was surprised, he didn't say much and immediately rushed out of the locker room with the paper. Although he was no longer a player, he has now become Ferguson's assistant coach, and his responsibilities are even more important.

When the event staff who handled the list saw the list on the paper, their heads were all big. What was they writing? They couldn't understand at all.

Fortunately, Giggs has been with Ferguson for more than 20 years, otherwise he would not understand. With his assistance, the staff figured out Manchester United's roster.

Originally, Ferguson wanted to play 4312, and Dong Fangzhuo played as the front midfielder, but now Rashford and Mbappe have both been withdrawn, and only Dong Fangzhuo is left in front. Ferguson chose to play 451, and Dong Fangzhuo was the 1st, with only one forward, and two midfielders were added.

Before the war began, he chose a more conservative plan, hoarding heavy troops in the midfield, allowing Dong Fangzhuo to charge alone, leaving the offensive task to Dong Fangzhuo to solve...

When BBC's Reinkell got the list in the live broadcast room, Reinkell was surprised.

"hehe,"

"Manchester United's roster has changed,"

"There is only one single arrow."

"The midfielder has accumulated Di Maria, Schweinsteiger, Schneiderling, Lingard, Mata, and Lingard also deliberately put it from the left back position to the midfielder."

"The back line is Valencia, Jones, Smalling and Luke Shaw. The original Rashford and Mbappe were all pressed on the bench. What does this mean? It means that Ferguson is still worried, worried that Manchester United can't resist Manchester City's offense, and also worried that Manchester United's offensive firepower cannot beat Manchester City, so this major adjustment is made."

"Of course, it's also because of Messi..."

"Compared with the mid-week Champions League, Manchester City has four adjustments. Demikelis and Mangala replaced the injured two central defenders Kompany and Otamendi, Sarnia replaced Sabaretta as the right back, and Sterling entered the starting lineup."

"Now, players from both sides have appeared at the player channel! Manchester City fans at the scene were extremely excited, and they shouted the name of Leo Messi. He is Manchester City's biggest reliance."

Although the fans on the scene were very enthusiastic, Manchester City and Manchester United fans found that Dong Fangzhuo, who was standing first, was chatting with Messi, who was standing second. The two of them were talking and laughing.

“What’s the situation?”

"Messi actually chats with him? What's there to talk about? Are they not mortal enemies?"

"Isn't it scientific?"

In fact, these two people didn't talk much, just said hello, but it seemed incredible to the fans...

But when both of them stood in their respective positions, their expressions became solemn.

Today is their 21st confrontation! In the first 20 confrontations, Messi only achieved 4 wins, 6 draws and 10 losses, and lost far to Dong Fangzhuo.

The game was also broadcast live in Argentina, with the number of viewers reaching 8 million.

"Today is the best time for Messi to beat Dong."

"If you miss this opportunity, there may be a big problem again..."

"Only by defeating him can you stand at the world's number one position, and the Golden Globe Awards are natural."

Every year, whenever Messi meets Dong Fangzhuo, it will be the highest-rated game in Argentina. The wish of Argentina fans is very simple, that is, they hope to see Messi really defeat Dong Fangzhuo once. It has been ten years since then...

Argentina fans are bitter enough.
Chapter completed!