Chapter 493: Chapter 493

Manchester City, with an extra man, leading 2:0 after 70-plus minutes, Pellegrini felt that not even a miracle could help Juventus stage a comeback.

He began to prepare for the weekend’s league match.

A physically drained Yaya Toure was once again substituted at halftime, replaced by the young Delph; Thıs text ıs hosted at N0velFire.ɴet

The tireless Kolarov, although still eager for action, was replaced by Klichy.

As for Tang Long, Pellegrini had no intention of substituting him.

Since he’s in such great form, why not let him perform to his heart’s content in front of the home fans!

Moreover, Pellegrini was well aware of the grudge between Tang Long and Juventus.

As a former Inter Milan player, nothing is more satisfying for Tang Long than personally crushing Juventus!

Some grudges and rivalries will span a player’s entire career and will not be erased by transfers.

Who knows when Manchester City will face Juventus again next time!

Pellegrini decided to let Tang Long play to his heart’s content, to release his hatred for Juventus.

Seeing that two of the three substitution slots were used up, Nasri on the bench was getting restless.

He mustered the courage and walked over to Pellegrini.

"Boss, if I may ask, do I still have a chance to play in this match?"

At this time, Pellegrini was still in the dark, completely unaware that this former French prodigy’s career at Manchester City had long been deemed over.

Seeing Nasri’s expectant eyes, Pellegrini nodded.

"Don’t worry, if no one gets injured after 80 minutes, I’ll put you in."

Nasri, eager to play, immediately turned around to start warming up, stretching his legs and loosening his ankles by the side of the field.

Leading 2:0 after 70-plus minutes, is this match over?

Tang Long had already toyed with Chiellini once, but clearly still had more ideas he wanted to fully express against Buffon.

Tang Long knew that with Pellegrini not substituting him, it meant Manchester City had no intention of backing down in this Champions League group stage match against Juventus.

So while there’s time, keep on pushing hard!

His other teammates understood this well too.

Especially the young Sterling, who was running with great enthusiasm!

He knew that in Serie A, Inter and Juventus are arch-enemies. Seeing Tang Long revel in scoring against Juventus, Sterling realized that a serious grudge had formed between Tang Long and Juventus.

As Tang Long’s absolute supporter, the young Sterling decided to help Tang Long give Juventus a good thrashing.

Sterling thought, if he could help Tang Long score another goal against Juventus, please him, then in the future Tang Long might teach him more about positioning and receiving, or give him more assists to showcase himself.

With that, his starting position for next year’s European Cup would be secured!

Recalling being scolded by Fernando, the leader of the Portuguese Language Gang, at Kompany’s house the other day in front of everyone, Sterling gritted his teeth secretly!

Before, he tolerated being bullied by Milner. But who does Fernando think he is to dare to treat Sterling like dirt?

Is Sterling someone everyone can bully?

He’s a genuine English player, the future star of England’s front line!

Even Joe Hart, his big brother, always treats him with respect and never scolds him.

Fernando, just because he’s older and has played at Manchester City a few years longer, thinks he’s so great!

When I make a name, status, and reputation at Manchester City, I’ll never allow anyone in this team to speak to me like that!

Persistence pays off.

Sterling’s effort paid off in the 83rd minute.

Tang Long fired a through ball like a scalpel slicing through Juventus’s defense;

Sterling, the winger, moved like he was riding a mini-scooter, twisting his hips and sticking out a pinky, weaving past several Juventus defenders towards the ball.

He bypassed Chiellini!

Chiellini was chasing hard from behind!

The Italian veteran defender kept his left hand on Sterling’s shoulder, continuously interfering with him before he could enter the penalty box.

If the referee hadn’t been watching closely from behind, Chiellini would have pounced on Sterling, pinned him down, and taken a bite off his shoulder—

Wouldn’t let you bite me again like before!

But despite Sterling’s smaller stature and less strength compared to Chiellini, he’s fast!

Even with Chiellini’s constant arm interference, he didn’t slow down a bit.

Seeing Sterling stepping into the penalty area, the experienced Chiellini immediately released his grip and started slowing down.

He knew that once in the penalty area, Sterling could fall at any time, and if a hand was still on his shoulder, it would undoubtedly be a penalty!

But Sterling was cunning~

Seeing Chiellini slow down behind him, he didn’t speed up to beat the rushing Buffon; instead, he suddenly paused and stopped the ball at his feet!

Tang Long noticed that Sterling was deliberately getting Chiellini to foul from behind in the box to earn a penalty.

While Tang Long silently admired Sterling’s cunning move, Chiellini sensed something was off.

He quickly stopped, purposely spreading his hands to show the referee.