Shandong Luneng Club held a press conference in Jinan, officially announcing that Zheng Zhi successfully joined the Premier League Charlton Club, and the loan period ends on May 20, 2007.

According to the introduction of Luneng Club Vice President Han Gongzheng, Shandong Luneng and Charlton reached a consensus on the afternoon of the same day and officially signed the contract for Zheng Zhi to join. Zheng Zhi will adopt the method of renting first and then transferring. On May 20, 2015, after the lease expired, the two sides agreed on the issue of permanent transfer of Zheng Zhi.

He also said: "Zheng Zhi is one of the best players in China. Since joining Luneng Taishan in early 2005, he has performed very well in the game. Although the team will hit the double crown in 2006, the club decided to let him go. This This transfer to the Premier League is undoubtedly a very good opportunity for him, and the reason why Luneng is willing to endure pain and cut love." But he did not disclose the price of Zheng Zhi's loan.

In the afternoon of the same day, the Premier League Charlton Club also announced on its official website that they would sign Zheng Lu, a Chinese player from Shandong Luneng, on loan.

The Charlton Club also introduced that Zheng Zhi was the first Chinese player signed in the history of the team, so that the team’s international player corps has expanded again, with 15 different nationalities and from 5 continents. In addition, Charlton said that Zheng Zhi will become Sun Jihai of Manchester City, Li Tie of Xie Lian, Dong Fangzhuo of Manchester United, and the fourth Chinese player to play in the Premier League this season.

It's early!

After reading the information in surprise, Dong Fangzhuo remembered that Zheng Zhi was a Charlton who joined in the winter transfer period, not now.

Of course, this is definitely a good thing for Charlton. Because Zheng Zhi joined early half a year, maybe there is no need to downgrade at the end of the season...

It is also a good thing for Chinese football. Zheng Zhi has already made a reputation in the World Cup. It is no surprise that he can come to Charlton.

Unfortunately, Zheng Zhi couldn't keep up with the second round of the Premier League. In the second round of the Premier League, Charlton face Manchester United at home.

After defeating Fulham 6:1 at home in the first round, Ferguson made a decisive adjustment when he played Charlton away.

He took Giggs and made Modric start.

Although in the second half of the game with Fulham, Manchester United did not score many goals, only two, but Manchester United on the court showed a rare stadium dominance, which is not seen in recent years.

Now that Modric's appearance can give Manchester United a qualitative leap, how could Ferguson put him on the bench?

Although the running-in degree is far from enough, Ferguson can't wait any longer, not taking advantage of the run-in at the beginning of the season, and it will be late in the middle of the season.

As a result, his adventure was immediately suspected by many news media.

"Manchester Evening News" column reporter James said: "It is not wrong to use Modric, but there is some anxiety. Modric should be allowed to play a few benches. After he has familiarized himself, he should not be too late to start."

"Ferguson is playing at the beginning of the season. In the event of a loss, Manchester United will have to follow Chelsea's tail." The Times is not optimistic about Modric's starting. "The first round was a big win because it was because Manchester United already led 4:0 in the first half, and Fulham gave up the game in the second half, so it seems that Manchester United has more control in the second half. This is an illusion."

"Play, this is a good thing for Liverpool and other teams after all." "Daily Mail" is very supportive of Ferguson, after all, it is a good thing to lose one opponent...

However, Ferguson still insisted on his approach, let Modric start.

Charlton's last victory for Manchester United dates back to November 4, 1989. Since then, Manchester United has remained undefeated in 17 encounters in nearly 16 years.

Manchester United occupies a huge advantage psychologically, but history is ultimately history, history is used to change.

Charlton fans are also well prepared. In order to help the team contain Manchester United’s Trident, every time Dong Fangzhuo, Cristiano Ronaldo and Rooney took the ball away from the audience, they were booed by the fans, but this did not have any use if the boo. Can a team fail? Is it still necessary to play?

In the first half, the midfield controlled by Modric, Carrick and Scholes hardly gave Charlton any good chances. Instead, Charlton's players got three yellow cards.

Manchester United have created nearly ten opportunities, but they have been squandered by Rooney and Ronaldo. Dong Fangzhuo scored an excellent single-handed shot in the 29th minute, or Modric passed, but the referee punished offside first.

"Look, Ferguson is still too anxious. If you start with Giggs, then Manchester United may already be ahead."

Reinkel is also a bit pessimistic about Ferguson's formation.

"Manchester United's ball control has reached 59%, which seems to be quite an advantage, but in football games, it is never a high ball control rate to win, but to see the goal. During the first half, the Manchester United captain only had one shot opportunity. Offside, this is the biggest problem. At this time, the Manchester United captain has already broken the goal. Of course, if Rooney and Ronaldo do not squander opportunities, then Manchester United can also take the lead."

Near the end of the first half, Reinkel was still chattering, a little worried for Dong Fangzhuo.

Modric seemed to hear Reinkel's complaint. In the 44th minute, he and Scholes played two consecutive two-for-ones, drove the ball to Charlton's before, and looked up. Dong Fangzhuo they were seen as strong by the opponent players, and then he suddenly lifted his right foot and shot with a burst.

call--

The ball rolled up a huge wave and flew into the bottom right corner of Charlton's goal.

"Oh, gooooooooooooooooooooooooal!"

"Suddenly, Modric made a sudden change in the score before the big penalty area, 1:0!"

"Okay, I was wrong. This guy was so unexpected. He still had a long shot."

"This is his first shot of the game ~ lightnovelpub.net ~ actually went in. What can I say? Really..."

Ferguson finally breathed a sigh of relief off the court and there was no better way than scoring in person...

Once Manchester United is ahead, the next step is simple.

At the beginning of the second half, Modric scored and Carrick made a cross from the right. The defender made a mistake and Ronaldo shot at the right side of the penalty area 6 yards.

Manchester United changed the score to 2:0.

In the 80th minute, it was Modric's turn to reach the right pass. Dong Fangzhuo finally got Modric's first-foot assist. After stopping the ball in the middle of the road, he turned and volleyed his left foot at the 20th yard.

In the end, Manchester United defeated Charlton 3-0 away. Manchester United won the first two points in a row. Charlton is also the first team to lose at home since the Premier League...

With a happy heart, Ferguson went to the UEFA headquarters to participate in the group draw ceremony of the 2006-07 UEFA Champions League...