Chapter 529
Chelsea Harrington Training Ground in London.
The training session has ended, and the players have all gone home. The training ground seems deserted, and only the head coach's office is still on.
Mourinho and several right-hand assistants were sitting in the office. On the wall opposite them, Gao Han originally had Chelsea's Christmas family photos hanging, but now an LCD TV is hanging, which is broadcasting the Champions League lottery ceremony.
When Puyol called out Porto's name, there was a sigh of disappointment in the office.
There are only two small balls left in the cylinder, and there are only two options left for Chelsea, either Barcelona or Bayern Munich.
Being attacked from both sides, no matter how you choose, it will be a dilemma for Chelsea.
Mourinho also looked serious and seemed very disappointed by the lottery results.
Although he had said it exaggeratedly in front of the media before, in fact he was a bit suspicious of being aggressive. The more he expressed his desire to draw Inter Milan, the more he wanted to not draw Inter Milan.
Mourinho is still a little self-aware of his team.
It’s not that I’m afraid of Inter Milan and Gao Han, but that I’m a little bit unconfident.
With Inter Milan's strength in the Serie A and League Cup last season, and Gao Han's coaching results in the past few years, Mourinho is indeed not sure to defeat Inter Milan.
Even to some extent, whether Chelsea can stand in Inter Milan's offensive is a question.
"Choose one of two, Barcelona or Inter Milan?" Assistant coach Boas shook his head helplessly, "If you really want to say there is no shady, I definitely don't believe it. No matter how you choose, it will be a pit."
Since Mourinho coached 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. If it is purely a coincidence of luck, who believes it?
As for the results, Barcelona was in a bad situation when they met for the first time. Rijcard had not adjusted the team yet, so he was beaten and kicked by Chelsea. However, last season, Chelsea could no longer get a bargain from Barcelona and was eliminated by the La Liga giants in the quarterfinals.
Barcelona is one of the top teams in Europe today, and anyone who encounters them will have a headache.
But if you don't meet Barcelona, you have to meet Inter Milan...
Thinking of this, everyone in the office was helpless.
The lineup of the Nerazzurri is strong, especially the tridents in the frontcourt, which have the attack power of the entire European football world. It is very simple, direct and rough, and it is difficult to defend even if you want to defend.
Or it should be said that if you are guarding one person, you can guard against three...
"How is it?" Boas looked at Mourinho.
The next small ball will be drawn soon in the live TV broadcast, which will completely reveal the final suspense.
Mourinho looked at his assistant, then watched the TV, and tsk twice, "If I really want to choose, I would rather be Barcelona. At least we are more familiar with each other and more confident."
Everyone also thought it made sense, at least they had played games in the past two seasons and were more familiar with it.
But what if I win Inter Milan?
At this moment, Lauderup had already taken the ball out of the tank, but did not hand it over to Puyor at the first time, but grabbed it in his hand and asked with a smile: "Karls, finally satisfy my curiosity. What would you choose between Chelsea and Bayern Munich?"
Puyol immediately laughed, "Well, this is actually a very difficult choice. Chelsea is very strong and it makes people feel 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..."
"In a dilemma." Puyol shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Laudrup also stopped when he saw it, no longer teased him, and directly handed the ball into his hand. Puyol took it in his hand, looked deeply, opened the ball, took out a note from it, and saw that he was a little surprised, and then smiled bitterly.
"Who did you draw?" Laudrup also asked curiously.
Puyol flipped the note over and the camera immediately leaned up, giving a large close-up.
"Chelsea!"
In an instant, the audience was in an uproar.
Chelsea has won Barcelona for three consecutive seasons. How many enemies are there?
...
Sitting in the office, everyone clearly felt Mourinho breathing heavily.
It is obvious that in the eyes of the Portuguese madman, it is much easier to meet Barcelona than Inter Milan. Even if he has made countless harsh words in front of the media, it is difficult for him to hide his true thoughts in this room and in front of his assistant.
However, it is no wonder that the team invested so much every season. Although it performed well in the Premier League, Chelsea never made any breakthroughs in the Champions League field, which Abramovich attached the most, which put Mourinho under tremendous pressure.
If he can't achieve results this season, he may really resign.
Therefore, avoiding Inter Milan is a good thing after all.
"We must strive to qualify for the top spot in the group!" Mourinho shouted loudly.
It can be seen that he was full of confidence again avoiding Inter Milan.
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Barcelona drew Chelsea, and that's natural, Inter Milan drew Bayern Munich.
After drawing the second team, the best midfielder began to be awarded.
Due to his outstanding performance in the Champions League last season, there was no suspense about Deco's election. The only surprise is that when the Portuguese midfielder took the trophy from Paul Sousa, he not only thanked Barcelona and head coach Rijkald, but also emphasized Gao Han.
From his name of Rijkald as coach and Gao Han as boss, he shows his closeness to the two head coaches.
Later Deco was responsible for drawing out the third team.
As a result, Inter Milan was not very lucky this time, and they drew the strongest Portuguese Super League team among the third team. However, Barcelona and Chelsea had even more luck, drew Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga.
After finishing the third gear, he began to award the Best Forward Award. Etoo eventually defeated Ronaldinho and Henry and successfully won the Best Forward Award. Like Deco, he thanked Gao Han for his cultivation and support from the beginning.
"He made me understand that as a forward, he not only helps the team score goals, but also knows how to help his teammates. He is the best I have ever encountered so far and one of the two head coaches that have had the greatest impact on me."
It is obvious that the other thing Etoo said is the current Spanish national team coach Aragones.
But what I said was thanks, but I was not vague at all.
Etoo won Sparta Moscow for Inter Milan.
The strength of this Russian team is not strong, but the problem is that it is running back and forth. Moreover, according to the schedule, Inter Milan's away game against Moscow Sparta should be in November. Russia will be in icy and snow by then, which will be a big challenge for the Nerazzurri.
So, after Etoo pulled out Sparta of Moscow, Gao Han, who was sitting in the audience, smiled bitterly.
"This kid is really good to me!"
At the end of the evening party, which was the finale, at the award ceremony for the Best Player, Ronaldinho won the championship without any suspense, and the Brazilian also publicly expressed his gratitude to Gao Han.
Everyone on the scene could see that Barcelona's entire midfield and frontcourt main players were basically from Gao Han's craftsmanship.
Etoo, Ronaldinho, Messi and Deco are all beloved disciples promoted and cultivated by Gao Han.
Therefore, everyone was 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 after three years of separation and returned to the highest level of European football platform, which was extremely attractive.
After the party, Gao Han also accepted an interview with media reporters who intercepted the scene as usual.
Speaking of the draw just now, Gao Han said cautiously, "This will be a very competitive group."
"Bayern Munich has always been one of the strongest teams in Europe, and this season is the same. Being assigned to the same group with such a team is a nightmare for all opponents. As for Sporting Lisbon, it is also a strong team that cannot be underestimated."
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 in a holistic manner, strong but not delicate. Sporting Lisbon is good at controlling the ball, but not good at defending. Although Sparta Moscow is in the fourth gear and has the weakest strength, it has a geographical advantage and may not be without the possibility of an uproar.
It can be said that these three teams are not simple.
From the perspective of the card, Inter Milan has enough advantages, but in fact they have to be careful.
However, Gao Han also said at the end that although all three opponents are outstanding, Inter Milan still has enough confidence to defeat their opponents and successfully stand out from the group stage.
"As I said before the game, no matter who we draw, we will strive to qualify for the top spot in the group."
The treatment of the top and second place in the group stage in the quarterfinals is completely different, so Gao Han must compete for the top spot.
At first glance, Bayern Munich is very strong, but after letting Sanior and Barack away one after another, and veterans such as Lizarazu retired and Hargreaves and other players are also centrifuged, the Bundesliga class bullies are indeed very serious now.
Not long ago, in the Gambel Cup at the Camp Nou Stadium, Bayern Munich was beaten by Barcelona by 0-4. Moreover, the Bundesliga had already started at that time, so Bayern Munich should have been in better shape, but he still lost a crushing defeat.
Head coach Magath also admitted that there is a huge gap in strength between Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Therefore, Gao Han is still very confident in the top spot in the group.
But we should also thank Bayern Munich, because it was the Gambel Cup, and the previous city derby between the Spanish Super Cup and Espanyol, Barcelona played three consecutive games in just a few days. Including this Super Cup, it would be the fourth game.
The season just started and the result was such a intensive devilish schedule, which was not a good thing for Barcelona.
But for Inter Milan, it can completely use the weak points of the opponent's intensive schedule and continuous combat to create opportunities, strive to defeat the opponent in the European Super Cup, win the first European championship in the new season, and make a good start for the new season.
However, Gao Han dared not be careless.
The Spanish Super Cup two rounds were 1-0 and 3-0, and Gambel's Cup was 4-0. Barcelona's start of the new season was quite dazzling, with three wins in three games and eight goals conceded by zero. The joining of Tulam and Zambrota has greatly improved Barcelona's strength.
Therefore, how to use the offense to break through Barcelona's defense is also a problem.
I have owed five chapters before, and I will try my best to make up for it. Please give me some time!
Chapter completed!