05月12日曼联 VS 莱切斯特比赛分析直播
One more obvious motivation difference case at the end of season, this time in English Premier League, where Leicester is trying hard to stay inside the Champions League zone.
For Manchester United the title race is over, though, mathematically it is still to be confirmed and Man City crowned as EPL champions. In reality, of course, everyone is aware the title is going to Pep in the next round game.
Solksjaer has only one game left this season to really care for - Europa League final against Villarreal, which is a rare chance to get a title to the Old Trafford.
According to information leaking into media today, MU is going to rotate heavily vs. Leicester, which has been the reason for big odds drop on Tuesday for an away win.
There is a small trick hidden behind Man United anticipated rotation and “easy” attitude towards the game - the most realistic team, who can take Leicester over and make it into top 4 is United’s biggest rival - Liverpool. By winning/taking points away from Leicester they are going to directly help Klopp’s team, which would really be a bizarre thing to do.
Maybe this is my illusionary way of viewing the situation, but it makes perfect sense, and is quite common to see when big rivalries come into game. Indirectly, Manchester is going to upset Liverpool and its fans tonight if they are to lose to Leicester.
Visitors are caught in the moment here as there is an FA Cup final to be played later in the week. However, Rogers can’t afford to set priorities elsewhere and points at Old Trafford are absolutely essential for their Champions League ambitions.
I am keen to follow the drop of odds here and trust Man United will not want to help Liverpool in any way possible.