The Young Lion

After the draw of the UEFA Champions League group stage in the new season, Aldridge went to Monaco to meet the team.

In this European Super Cup this season, there are not many people concerned, because it is the English Civil War, and it is still the same city derby, more profound than the same city derby: this is a contest between two feudal clubs.

But fans of other leagues, fans who are not interested in English football, naturally have little interest in such games.

At the press conference before the game, the reporters did not care much about the game itself.

Since Aldridge was in charge of Millwall, the results of the Civil War in London have been outrageous. In the face of Chelsea, they have maintained an absolutely overwhelming record advantage.

Only Fleet Street reporters asked with great interest Aldridge what he thought of Chelsea's lineup for the new season.

Aldridge didn't really want to talk about Chelsea. Every year, some people advocated Chelsea's strength in front of him. How much did Chelsea put in, who did it buy, and which former world-class player was added to the lineup.

The purpose is actually very simple, that is, to fan the flames and make the war between dead enemies more intense.

"Chelsea is improving every year. This is a fact. However, I think there is still a considerable gap between Chelsea and Millwall. A team with super combat effectiveness does not rely on the superposition of stars. The key is the team's chemical reaction. , Can it play a role of 1+1 greater than 2. Yes, Chelsea has added a lot of European names that are familiar this year, World Cup champions Deseli, Frere, Lauderup Jr., Kasiraki... but then again What about? Football games are not one-on-one players in each position. Chelsea's people come and go every year. Where is the team's style? Where is the team's technical and tactical tradition? Where is the team's temperament? They are too far from Millwall."

The reporters at the scene were very happy.

Think about it too, Aldrich is already worth the Champions League, what about contempt for Chelsea? Chelsea had nothing to show off in front of Millwall.

"Mr. Hall, but Millwall also ushered in a large area of ​​blood exchange this summer."

"That's different, absolutely different, Millwall has traditions, Fanny, Ronaldinho, Materazzi, etc. These players have been in Millwall for a long time, they are familiar with the team, they receive Under the main position, there is no problem of integration into the team. Chelsea needs to explore and need to shape a new lineup, and Millwall only needs a short run-in period, and then our combat effectiveness will quickly increase, even if tomorrow’s game, I I don't think Chelsea will cause any trouble for Millwall."

Aldrich's words excited the reporters.

This is different after taking the Champions League!

Crazy!

But no one at the scene disputed Audric's remarks.

People are the best, and the youngest and most handsome young coaches in European football today look down on Chelsea. What's wrong?

Aldridge's posture is a bit unpretentious, and he doesn't take Chelsea in his eyes at all.

The press conference gradually ran out of questions. The reporters did not care about the next game. Millwall's previous record advantage was too overwhelming. Although Chelsea has become stronger every year, the suspense seems to be not much.

Everyone began to care about the grouping situation in the Champions League.

Speaking of the draws drawn by Millwall, Aldridge calmed down a bit and sighed: "After the draw results, I only heard outsiders talking about Millwall and Inter Milan. Indeed, we are two spending lines The popular team, Inter Milan stars are gathered, Millwall is the defending champion, it seems that even my players think so, as long as they beat Inter Milan, it will make sense to qualify, I think this is very wrong. We There are six group matches to play, only two matches against Inter Milan, and a total win of 6 points, but if we lose in the other four games or tie two, we will lose 4 points or more , I’m not emphasizing that Graz or Moscow Sparta are very strong, so the outside world will think that I am hypocritical, I think the key to qualifying is how Millwall players treat each opponent, such as if they despise Graz and Moscow Sparta , Maybe even if we beat Inter Milan, they will be eliminated."

Aldridge did find signs of underestimating the team. When the team ate breakfast in the hotel today, everyone at the table was talking about Inter Milan, especially Ronaldo. The old players who had played with him before were young players. Talk about how difficult Ronaldo is to mark in the game.

This is not a good sign.

In fact, Millwall wants to qualify. As long as he won all four games without losing to Inter Milan, the points he holds will ensure his qualifying. Even if it is not the first in the group, the second in the group will also be stable. This is similar to Tian Ji Horse racing strategy, but Aldrich can’t tell them in front of the players: Hey, we don’t care about Inter Milan, we can get 12 points with all our efforts.

This is the case, but telling the players this way is tantamount to admonishing yourself!

The next day, the European Super Cup is about to start, the stadium of Louis II is full, and the VIPs of the UEFA and Monaco royals are waiting in the box to appreciate the wonderful battle.

Aldrich appeared early on the sidelines and sat directly on the coach's bench. The reporters around him immediately took pictures of him.

Millwall is still playing as the defending champion today.

The European Super Cup last season was half a year ago, and they defeated Dortmund to crown the championship two rounds.

Chelsea coach Viali is now officially transferred to coach, no longer need to take off his suit and run to play football game, he took the initiative to shake hands with Aldridge after coming out, the two just patted each other's arms and separated, no extra words exchange , Not even greetings.

Aldridge's remarks made headlines in major media yesterday. Those who focused on the European Super Cup know that Chelsea is worthless in Aldrich's eyes.

Even if Chelsea's lineup is already luxurious, but compared to Millwall, who was a big change in the summer, Aldridge still dismissed Chelsea.

"This year’s European Super Cup is about to take place at the Stadium of Louis II. Last season’s Champions League champion Millwall played against last season’s European Cup Winners Cup Chelsea. Both teams are from England and London. In terms of club relations, the two teams are even more The endless enemy, the London Derby staged in the European Super Cup, which is also a rare sight in European football."

When Millwall and Chelsea players walked out of the player channel, the commentator introduced the two teams' starting lineups today.

Millwall 4411.

Goalkeeper: Bute.

Guards: Schneider, Materazzi, Southgate, Zambrotta.

Midfielders: Glenn Charles, Lampard, Makelele, Ronaldinho.

Forwards: Van Nistelrooy, Nedved.

Chelsea 442.

Goalkeeper: De Huye

Defenders: Freire, Deseli, Le Bove, Le Saux.

Midfielders: Petrescu, Di Matteo, Boyette, Wise.

Forwards: Zola, Flo.

Millwall played the tactics they played after the team lost the two main forces, but they were in the era of the League One.

Its tactical characteristics are very similar to the current Arsenal.

Arsenal defended and counterattacked 442 based on defense. The offense was based on two wing Pires and Ovimas. When defending, Petit and Vieira doubled their backs. When attacking, they took turns and forward. Bergkamp could pass Can shoot, last season's partner is Wright, this season will be Anelka provoked the beam.

Millwall defended with a double midfielder, Lampard and Makelele, Ronaldinho Ronaldo and Glenchard on offense, Nedved played a free man in the frontcourt, it was passed to shoot his current Experience and game reading ability, without the need for Audric targeted arrangement, he is fully capable of the role of shadow striker, more intuitively threatening the opponent's door.

Chelsea's playing style is more inclined to the traditional 442. The front line is a combination of high and fast Floga Zola. If they want to say what they have improved, it is naturally a defense. The French combination of Le Bove Gadselli makes the back line stronger. .

In the enthusiastic cheering of fans on the spot, the referee whistled and the game began.

Aldridge sat from start to finish, his face unsettled.

At the beginning of the game, Chelsea took control of the midfield. The combination of Di Matt Ogaboyet is more powerful than Makelele Garampard in terms of experience and ability. This refers to the control of the ball. ability.

Millwall contracted back to defend. Chelsea did not force the middle but attacked on two sides.

Today Boas sat behind Aldridge. He leaned out of his head and asked Aldridge: "Do you still think Chelsea is not strong enough to challenge Millwall?"

Ten minutes before the game, Boas looked shocked, Chelsea's offensive was fierce, and the Millwall defense was screaming.

Aldridge smiled and said nothing, and Jenson, who was sitting next to him, turned back and smiled at Boas: "Do you believe what he said to the reporter? Hehe, that's for Chelsea."

Boas frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"

Jenson pointed to the court and replied: "Don't look at Chelsea's offensive now. Millwall now needs this attack to attack this set of tactics."

Aldrich turned his head and smiled at Jenson: "It's a trial and error.

Chelsea's big players grab a lot of hands, not to mention that Audridge won the Champions League at a young age. This is very attractive in itself. In addition, Audridge provokes the opponent to anger the opponent. Can Chelsea serve?

Their average age is about 5 years higher than the average age of Millwall's current lineup.

Of course, it took a breath to beat Millwall to find his teeth to relieve his hatred.

Boas still asked puzzled: "But the same lineup and tactics, we did not even win Coventry on the road."

Aldridge leaned back slightly and wrote lightly: "The attacking ability of this set of tactics itself is slightly inferior. Its greatest power is in counterattacks, and it needs counterattack space. When playing Coventry, the opponent's defense tends to be statically compressed. Players can't play and need to hone, but today you can play Chelsea, you can take a closer look, we will have more opportunities than playing Coventry, as long as If we can do a good shot from the defense to the offense, Chelsea cannot intercept successfully the first time, then our counterattack will destroy the opponent's defense line when we advance quickly."

Boas listened carefully and nodded and watched the game intently.

Millwall's back line did not lose the ball after accepting the opponent's 20-minute oppressive attack, which allowed the players' mentality to be completely stabilized, the defense was more calm, the organization of counterattacks became clear, and the ball Clearly, gradually, Millwall found a sense of counterattack.