Super Marshal

Chelsea Harrington training ground, London.

The training session has ended, and the players have all gone home. The training ground seems deserted, except for the lights in the head coach's office.

Mourinho and several of his right-hand assistants are sitting in the office. On the wall opposite them, where Chelsea's Christmas family photos were originally hung, there is now an LCD TV, which is broadcasting the Champions League draw ceremony live. .

When Puyol called out Porto's name, there was a sigh of defeat in the office.

There are only two small balls left in the vat, and there are only two choices left for Chelsea, either Barcelona or Bayern Munich.

Being attacked from both sides, no matter what choice they make, it will be difficult for Chelsea.

Mourinho also had a stern look on his face and seemed very disappointed with the result of the draw.

Although he was very exaggerated in front of the media before, in fact he was suspected of being a bit aggressive. The more he said that he wanted to be drawn to Inter Milan, the more he really wanted to not be drawn to Inter Milan.

Mourinho is still somewhat self-aware about his team.

It's not that I'm afraid of Inter Milan or the cold, but I'm a little lacking in confidence.

Based on the strength that Inter Milan showed in Serie A and the UEFA Cup last season, as well as Gao Han's coaching performance in the past few years, Mourinho is indeed not sure of defeating Inter Milan.

Even, to some extent, whether Chelsea can block Inter Milan's offensive is a question.

"Choose one, Barcelona or Inter Milan?" Assistant coach Villas-Boas shook his head helplessly, "If you really want to say that there is no shady story, I definitely don't believe it. No matter which choice you choose, it will be a trap."

Since Mourinho took charge of Chelsea, the Blues have met Barcelona in the Champions League for two consecutive seasons. If they meet again this season, it will be three consecutive seasons. Who believes that it is purely a coincidence?

As for results, Barcelona was in a bad situation for the first time. Rijkaard had not yet adjusted the team, so he was kicked and kicked out by Chelsea. But by last season, Chelsea could no longer win from Barcelona. He got a bargain and was eliminated by the La Liga giants in the round of 16 knockout rounds.

Today's Barcelona is one of the top teams in Europe, and anyone who encounters it will have a headache.

But if you don't meet Barcelona, ​​you have to meet Inter Milan...

Thinking of this, everyone in the office felt helpless.

The Nerazzurri's lineup is not unpowerful, especially the pair of tridents in the frontcourt. Their offensive power is the highest in all European football. They are also very simple, direct and crude, making it difficult to defend even if they want to.

Or it should be said that if you guard against one person, you can guard against three...

"How is it?" Villas-Boas looked at Mourinho.

The next ball will be drawn out soon on the live TV broadcast, which will completely reveal the final suspense.

Mourinho looked at his assistant, then looked at the TV, and clicked his tongue twice, "If I really have to choose, I would rather choose Barcelona. At least we are more familiar and more sure."

Everyone also thinks it makes sense. At least they have played in the past two seasons and are more familiar with it.

But what if Inter Milan is drawn?

At this moment, Laudrup had already taken the ball out of the tank, but he did not hand it to Puyol immediately. Instead, he grabbed it in his hand and asked with a smile: "Karls, please be satisfied for the last time." My curiosity is, Chelsea or Bayern Munich, which one would you choose?"

Puyol suddenly laughed, "Well, actually this is a difficult choice. Chelsea is very strong and very troublesome. We will be more familiar with it, while Bayern Munich is relatively unfamiliar, and their overall playing style is also very... Difficult."

"Then your choice is..."

"Embarrassed." Puyol shook his head and smiled bitterly.

Laudrup also stopped teasing him, stopped teasing him, and handed the ball directly into his hand. Puyol took it in his hand, looked at it deeply, opened the ball, and took out a Zhang from it. When I saw the note, I was a little shocked, then smiled bitterly.

"Who was drawn?" Laudrup also asked curiously.

Puyol turned the note over, and the camera immediately moved up to give a close-up.

"Chelsea!"

In an instant, the whole place was in an uproar.

Chelsea has been drawn against Barcelona for three consecutive seasons. How many enemies do they have?

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Sitting in the office, everyone clearly felt Mourinho exhale heavily.

Obviously, in the eyes of the Portuguese madman, it is much easier to meet Barcelona than Inter Milan. Even if he said countless cruel words in front of the media, in this room and in front of his assistants, it is difficult for him to hide his true feelings. idea.

But it's no wonder that the team invests so much every season. Although it has good results in the Premier League, Chelsea has never been able to make a breakthrough in the Champions League, which Abramovich attaches most importance to. This makes Mourinho bear it. Enormous pressure.

If he fails to produce results this season, he may really have to take the blame and resign.

So, avoiding Inter Milan is a good thing after all.

"Barcelona is drawn and we will strive to qualify first in the group!" Mourinho shouted loudly.

It can be seen that he is full of confidence again after avoiding Inter Milan.

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Barcelona was drawn by Chelsea, so it was logical that Inter Milan was drawn by Bayern Munich.

After the teams in the second pot are drawn, the best midfielders will be awarded.

Due to his outstanding performance in the Champions League last season, there was no suspense about Deco's election. The only thing that was more surprising was that when the Portuguese midfielder received the trophy from Paulo Sosa, he not only thanked Barcelona and coach Riviera In addition to Jaccard, he also specially thanked Gao Han.

From the fact that he calls Rijkaard the coach and Gao Han the boss, it reflects his closeness to the two head coaches.

Deco was then responsible for drawing out the teams in the third pot.

As a result, this time, Inter Milan's luck was not much better, and they were drawn against Sporting Lisbon, the strongest Portuguese Super League team in the third tier. However, Barcelona and Chelsea were even more unlucky, and they were drawn into the Bundesliga. to Bremen.

After the third pot was drawn, the award for the best forward began to be awarded. Eto'o finally defeated Ronaldinho and Henry and successfully won the best forward award. And like Deco, he was the best forward from the beginning. Thanks to Gao Han for his cultivation and support back then.

"He made me understand that as a forward, you not only help the team score goals, but also know how to help your teammates. He is the best I have ever encountered so far, and they are also the two people who have the greatest influence on me. One of the head coaches.”

Obviously, the other person Eto'o is talking about is the current Spanish national team coach Aragones.

But what he said in his mouth was thank you, but his hands were unambiguous.

Eto'o was drawn against Spartak Moscow for Inter Milan.

The strength of this Russian team is not strong, but the problem is running back and forth, and according to the schedule, Inter Milan’s away game against Spartak Moscow should be in November. Russia will be in ice and snow by then. This pair of blue and black It will be a big challenge for the Legion.

Therefore, after Eto'o drew Spartak Moscow, Gao Han sitting in the audience smiled bitterly.

"This guy is really nice to me!"

At the end of the party, which was the grand finale, at the awarding of the best player, Ronaldinho took away the crown with almost no suspense, and the Brazilian also publicly expressed his gratitude to Gao Han.

Everyone at the scene could see that Barcelona's entire midfield and frontcourt were basically crafted by Gao Han.

Eto'o, Ronaldinho, Messi and Deco are all disciples who were single-handedly promoted and cultivated by Gao Han.

Therefore, everyone is full of expectations for the European Super Cup tomorrow night.

Although it was just a cup match with little value, it was Gao Han's first game back on the highest level platform of European football after an absence of three years. The appeal was extraordinary.

After the party, as usual, Gao Han also accepted an interview with the media reporters who blocked the scene.

Speaking of the recent draw, Gao Han said cautiously, "This will be a very competitive group."

"Bayern Munich has always been one of the strongest teams in Europe, and it is the same this season. Being placed in the same group with such a team is a nightmare for all opponents. As for Sporting Lisbon, it is also a team that cannot be underestimated. Strong team.”

Gao Han said, "The four teams in the group represent four different styles, which will be a big challenge for Inter Milan."

Bayern Munich is overall, more than strong but not delicate enough. Sporting Lisbon is good at controlling the ball, but not good at defense. Although Spartak Moscow is in the fourth tier and is the weakest, it has a geographical advantage and may not be without the possibility of an upset. sex.

It can be said that these three teams are not simple.

On the face of it, Inter Milan has enough advantages, but in fact they have to be cautious.

However, Gao Han also said in the end that although the three opponents are all superior in strength, Inter Milan is still confident enough to defeat their opponents and successfully emerge from the group stage.

"As I have been saying before the game, no matter who we draw, we will strive to be top of the group."

The first place and the second place in the group stage will have completely different treatment in the knockout rounds of the top 16, so Gao Han must fight for the top place.

At first glance, Bayern Munich looks very strong, but after letting go of Sagnol and Ballack, coupled with the retirement of veterans such as Lizarazu, and the disengagement of players such as Hargreaves, The Bundesliga's current problem is indeed serious.

Not long ago, Bayern Munich was beaten 0-4 by Barcelona in the Gamper Cup at Camp Nou. Moreover, the Bundesliga had already started at that time. Bayern Munich should be in better shape, but they still lost a disastrous defeat.

Head coach Magath also admitted that there is a huge strength gap between Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

Therefore, Gao Han is still very confident about the top spot in the group.

But we should also thank Bayern Munich, because it was that Gamper Cup, coupled with the previous Spanish Super Cup and the same city derby between Espanyol, Barcelona played three consecutive games in just a few days. , including this Super Bowl, it is the fourth game.

The season has just begun, and as a result, we have such a dense schedule, which is not a good thing for Barcelona.

But for Inter Milan, they can take advantage of their opponents' intensive schedule and lack of physical fitness due to continuous battles to create opportunities, strive to defeat their opponents in the European Super Cup, win the first European championship in the new season, and get a good start to the new season.

However, Gao Han did not dare to be careless.

The two legs of the Spanish Super Cup were 1-0 and 3-0 respectively, and the Gamper Cup was 4-0. Barcelona had a very dazzling start to the new season, winning three games in three games, scoring eight goals and conceding no goals. Thuram and Zanbu The joining of Rota has improved Barcelona's strength a lot.

Therefore, how to use offense to break Barcelona's defense is also a question.

I was late for five chapters before, and I will work hard to make up for it. Please give me some time!