"Look at him now. He looks like he's just come out of a sauna, lying in the lounge completely refreshed, eating fruit and watching TV. That's the kind of comfort he gives off."
"Plenty of players get nervous, angry, or overly excited in matches this important, matches with this kind of special meaning."
"But this is the first time I've ever seen someone play as freely and enjoyably as if he were taking a steam bath!"
"That ease, that sense of enjoyment, is exactly what Leo Lin is radiating right now."
"The pressure from Old Trafford, the targeting from Manchester United fans, and Manchester United's tactical focus on him haven't troubled this young man in the slightest!"
"He's simply enjoying the goals, enjoying the match, enjoying the derby!"
Scholes was supposed to be on Manchester United's side, but seeing Leo Lin like this, he couldn't hold back the urge to praise him.
He didn't want his lack of words to be the reason he failed to do him justice.
With his team two goals down, Mourinho also grew anxious. He stood on the sideline, waving constantly, urging his players to push forward.
But Manchester United had grown used to playing defensively this season. Asked to suddenly switch into attack, they looked uncomfortable. Very uncomfortable!
Pogba and Lukaku occasionally managed to link up, but Van Dijk and Leo Lin always cut off the fragile connection between them.
In the Premier League's official commentary booth, whenever Scholes talked about Manchester United's attacks, his voice would rise without him noticing, yet there was no joy in it.
Only regret, sadness, helplessness, and even a hint of a bitter smile.
"Rashford forces the acceleration down the wing. He's gone past him, he really has, but he's carried it over the byline."
"Wasn't that touch a little too heavy?"
"I know he's quick, but Joe Gomez has also been in excellent form recently. Klopp started him at right back precisely to deal with Rashford."
"At least based on what we've seen so far, Joe Gomez has done his job very well!"
...
"Henderson and Herrera collide. The referee blows for a foul. He's given it against Herrera for the challenge."
"Henderson has kept appearing in clever defensive positions throughout this match, protecting Van Dijk and Matip behind him."
"I'm sure the two of them feel very reassured. With Henderson there, they don't have to face the opponent's attacks directly!"
...
"Lingard forces a shot from the right. It goes wide of the goalpost. He was aiming for the far corner, but it was off target."
"Well, not just off target. Very off target!"
"I don't know where Manchester United's bright spots are," Scholes said helplessly.
"As a commentator, I've already grown used to Manchester United's recent poor form. After the match, Mourinho will probably explode in the locker room."
"He has to identify the players who haven't been good enough lately and put them on the bench. If Manchester United want to change, they need fresh blood!"
The match had already reached the 70-minute mark, and the situation had not turned in Manchester United's favor. Liverpool were still on top.
In the 82nd minute.
"Liverpool make a substitution. Fabinho comes on for Rodri. Rodri, who has been excellent in this match, receives applause from the Liverpool fans."
"Shaqiri also comes on, replacing Mané."
After those two changes, Liverpool's attacking approach in the final third shifted again.
Mané had mostly stayed on the left and driven to the byline, but after Shaqiri came on, Liverpool's left-sided attack became more possession-focused.
Fabinho's arrival also strengthened Liverpool's ball-winning ability in midfield.
In the 86th minute, Liverpool made another substitution. Milner came on for Robertson and took over at left back.
Whenever the experienced Milner received the ball on the left, he controlled it together with Shaqiri.
The two of them used up most of the time on the left flank. Whenever they were put under pressure, they would, almost in perfect understanding, pass the ball into the middle and give it to Leo Lin.
After receiving it, Leo Lin would quickly move possession into a safe area, making sure Manchester United's players could not get near the ball.
In the final ten minutes or so, Liverpool did not pin Manchester United back and attack relentlessly, but they were the ones in control!
As the match entered its final minute, with the score at 2-0 and almost certain not to change, Liverpool's players kept possession and waited for the final whistle.
Suddenly, a young fan wearing a Liverpool jersey rushed onto the pitch with help from his father!
His father blocked the security staff, creating space for his child.
The young fan charged onto the field and, amid the cheers of the Liverpool fans, hugged his target: Leo Lin!
"No, no, don't restrain him!" Leo Lin quickly raised a hand, signaling for the security staff following behind to stay calm.
"Lin, I just want a photo with you. Please!"
Leo Lin took the boy's phone, leaned in close, and took a picture with him. Then he told the young fan, "I can't take off my jersey right now. Compared with last season, I'm a much more mature player now!"
Leo Lin laughed as he teased himself, patted the young fan on the head, and let him follow the security staff off the pitch.
"But after the match, if you're willing to wait for me beside the tunnel, I'll give you this jersey."
"And if you have a pen, I'd be happy to sign it for you. It would be my honor!"
The young fan burst into tears of excitement when he heard that. He nodded at Leo Lin, then quickly left the field.
The Liverpool fans were moved, and even some Manchester United fans began applauding the scene!
Scholes looked at Leo Lin and said:
"I'm not sure whether a person can really be this perfect."
"But Leo's excellence clearly goes beyond the pitch, beyond soccer!"