So the differences in the forwards on the field also brought a disparity in ball possession between the two teams.
"Mauro, if you can't get the ball up front, come back to receive it!"
Van Gaal gestured for Icardi to drop back a little.
In a football match, it's very dangerous for a center forward not to touch the ball for a long time, as it means their feel and focus will keep diminishing.
In this situation, the center forward will consciously drop back to receive the ball.
Despite this, the first 30 minutes saw Manchester United and Manchester City locked in a stalemate.
However, in some individual battles, Icardi was really tormented by Ranocchia!
Tang Long's pre-match comment wasn't wrong; the two people in this world who know Icardi best are now at Manchester City.
As a passer, Tang Long knows Icardi's positioning and receiving habits best;
And as a defender, former Inter captain Ranocchia knows all of Icardi's tricks inside out.
