Super Marshal

"What's this?"

Gao Han smiled and took the plaque from Terry's hand. It was not as heavy as he thought.

"Open it and take a look." Terry smiled.

Gao Han opened the outer package on the spot, and it turned out that there was a photo frame inside. It was a group photo of Gao Han and Chelsea players.

As soon as he saw this photo, Gao Han's mind was filled with memories.

It was Christmas during the season when he was coaching Chelsea, and the photo was taken at a restaurant where he was a shareholder. At that time, Chelsea officials did not organize a Christmas party, so Gao Han spent his own money to invite all the players and their families to the restaurant for dinner. We even later invited many journalists from London media.

This photo was taken by Guardian reporter Greene Wald.

Later, Gao Han framed the photo and hung it on the wall of the head coach's office at Harrington's training ground.

When he left Chelsea, he never returned to Harrington, and naturally he couldn't take the photos with him. He felt quite sorry for this, but he didn't expect that Terry would put them away.

Chelsea in the photo is still very nostalgic.

At that time, Terry had just become the captain, Lampard was still rumored to be coldly treated, Ronaldinho, Eto'o and Ibrahimovic had just begun to show their superstar style, and Gallas , his partnership with Terry is still missed by countless fans even after many years.

Years have passed, and some of the players in the photo have become superstars, while others have become the backbone of the team. Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie and Gallas have also proven their strength at Arsenal. The young player Messi is now one of the three most promising superstars of the new generation in European football.

Seeing this photo, Gao Han had to deeply lament the impermanence of the world.

If it hadn't been for those things back then, Chelsea's lineup might not be what it is today.

What's even more ironic is that tonight he has to face Chelsea.

Thinking of this, Gao Han suddenly laughed, walked over without saying a word, and hugged Terry forcefully.

"Thank you, John, this is the most meaningful gift I have ever received, thank you."

There were many players around when Gao Han was coaching Chelsea, and they couldn't help but gather around them. However, Drogba and Ballack consciously stepped away, but their eyes were full of envy.

They are all surprised. Even now, on the stage of the Champions League final, a head coach can still be missed and loved by so many players. What kind of person is that?

In the stands, Chelsea fans saw this scene and cheered wildly, which immediately attracted the attention of the Inter Milan players on the court. They were so surprised that they stopped training, and some even almost rushed over to start a fight.

They thought Chelsea players were going to attack Gao Han.

In front of the Chelsea coaching bench, Mourinho naturally saw this scene, but his face was so gloomy that it was ugly.

He had already noticed what Terry was holding, and could easily guess what it was.

He still clearly remembered that he had just taken over Chelsea and was planning to renovate Gao Han's office. However, because of this photo, Terry and Lampard fell out with him on the spot.

That was the first time he truly felt Gao Han's influence in the Chelsea team.

Three years, three full years.

In the past three years, he has won three Premier League championships for Chelsea, how many games he has won for Chelsea, how much effort he has made for Chelsea, but in the end, he still failed to replace Gao Han in this group. status in the minds of players.

Why? Why it came out like this?

Why do you do such a thing tonight, on such an occasion?

Don't they know that this is a life-and-death Champions League final?

Don't they know that they have tried their best for this final?

Mourinho does not doubt the professionalism of Terry and others, and he has no doubt that they will do their best in the next game, and even execute his tactics at the highest level.

But he was still unwilling.

He didn't understand why these people were so loyal to Gao Han?

Is it not enough that I have done so much and sacrificed so much for Chelsea?

Could it be that my three years of hard work are not as good as Gao Han's one year of coaching?

Mourinho snorted coldly, turned around and walked back to the coaching bench, sat down, and covered his face hard.

He didn't want to watch anymore.

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“That was a picture that used to hang on his office wall.”

In the media stand area, Lin Xia solved the doubts that troubled Matayana, Xu Yang, He Wei and others.

She once heard Gao Han mention this photo and thought about asking someone to get it back, but in the end he didn't go because he thought it might have been thrown away by Mourinho. Unexpectedly, Terry and others kept it. Come down.

This was his first encounter with Chelsea after leaving the Premier League.

Terry and others kept this photo for three years, which shows their sincerity.

After hearing Lin Xia explain the ins and outs of this photo, the reporters in the entire media area were also surprised.

They would never have thought that behind this life-and-death Champions League final, there was such a thing.

Even as professional media people, they were a little moved.

"At this time, I really want to see Abramovich's expression." Matayana said with a snort.

The chairman's stand area was so crowded that it was impossible to see where Abramovich was sitting, and naturally he couldn't see his expression, but I thought it wouldn't be much better, and he might even be furious.

But what can he do?

Terry and Lampard are the souls of the team, and they did not violate team discipline.

After sending the photos, they should go to training or train, and they would do whatever they should do. It was just the same as usual.

Could it be that he could still punish these players for this?

"If I had known this, why bother?" Lin Xia also hates Chelsea's management.

It is not difficult to see from Gao Han's experience that Abramovich simply lacks the most basic respect for the head coach.

In his eyes, only his money is everything, and everyone, including Gao Han and Mourinho, are just pawns at his mercy.

There are many such club owners, and Abramovich will not be the first, nor will he be the last.

"By the way, Lin Xia, I heard the news. Someone outside said that if he wins the championship tonight, Gao Han will leave Inter Milan. Is it true?" Matayana asked with concern.

If true, this is really big news, enough to cause a major earthquake in European football.

With Gao Han's achievements today, who in the entire European football world can refuse? Who is not welcome?

"I don't know." Lin Xia shook her head.

Everyone around was a little disappointed, but only Matayana vaguely guessed something from Lin Xia's tone and expression.

He knows Gao Han very well, and he has known Gao Han since he debuted.

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After the pre-match training session, the players returned to the locker room to change clothes and prepare for the game.

After Gao Han handled some things in the coaching bench, he also entered the player tunnel.

As soon as he arrived at the door of the locker room, Cantarero caught up from behind and handed over a starting list.

"Chelsea's starting XI is out."

Gao Han stopped and took a look, frowning.

There are eleven players' names in this starting list. The goalkeeper is Edwin van der Sar, the defenders include Ashley Cole, Andrade and Terry, and the four midfielders are Ballack and Makelele. , Lampard and Essien, and Drogba, Kalou and Anelka in the frontcourt.

Joe Cole, Bridge and Robben were put into the substitute lineup and sat on the bench.

This makes people a little confused.

"Is he going to play three defenders in this game?" Cantarero was a little skeptical, but he didn't think it was possible.

Three defenders do have certain advantages against two forwards, but the defense on both wings is a fatal weakness, and everyone knows that Inter Milan plays a lone forward, and offense on both wings is Inter Milan's strength.

Let me ask, in this case, if Mourinho plays three defenders, is that not seeking death?

Gao Han thought for a moment and shook his head, "It's not like that. If I remember correctly, Mourinho once asked Essien to play right back this season, and he seemed to perform well."

"Have you?" Cantarero couldn't remember for a while.

Gao Han specially studied Chelsea's game before the game and said with certainty: "There must be one, go and check it out."

Cantarero nodded immediately and turned around.

Gao Han was searching for the meaning behind Mourinho's move.

Essien plays at right-back, undoubtedly against Cristiano Ronaldo.

Although many people outside have criticized and accused the Portuguese of recent poor performance, Gao Han, as the head coach, knows very well that the Portuguese's contribution to the team is huge and is not as bad as the outside world says.

In this game, Cristiano Ronaldo is also a sharp knife that has been sharpened in Gao Han's hands.

Essien is different from Paul Ferreira. As an African player, he is full of physical fitness and is nicknamed Buffalo. Although his defensive ability and footwork are not good, he is very capable of messing around and is very clingy.

If Mourinho arranged for him to specifically mark Cristiano Ronaldo, it would be a real headache.

Also worth noting is Chelsea’s midfield.

The combination of Ballack, Makelele and Lampard is very tough, and can even be said to be the toughest midfielder in European football today. It can be called a midfield meat grinder, which is bound to affect Inter Milan's midfield operation.

Moreover, Gao Han can fully expect that Mourinho will definitely stick to the pressing and aggressive foul tactics he used against Atletico Madrid in the semifinals. This is the magic weapon he relies on to defeat Inter Milan.

Of course, Inter Milan is not a fuel-efficient lamp, and there are countermeasures for the cold weather.

But there is no room for levity in this game, and it will definitely be a war of attrition against each other.

Mourinho will definitely do his best to defend, while Inter Milan will do everything possible to defeat Chelsea's defensive formation, and the final outcome will be the ultimate test for both teams.

It depends on whether Inter Milan attacks or Chelsea defends.

Thinking of this, Gao Han exhaled heavily, and after calming down, he pushed open the door of the dressing room.

Inside, Inter Milan's players were already neatly dressed and sitting in front of their seats, ready.

When every player saw the head coach walking in from the outside, they felt an unprecedented sense of confidence.

Under the leadership of Gao Han, they have never been defeated so far, not even a draw.

In every game, they beat their opponents.

It is precisely because of their impressive record in the past that they are able to take to the court with unprecedented confidence in every game.

Tonight will be no exception.