Starting from playing as a defensive midfielder for Real Madrid

Real Madrid used this big victory to not only hurt Sevilla, but also panic many teams ranked in the middle of La Liga.

Malaga and Sevilla are currently ranked eighth and seventh in La Liga.

But in the recent match against Real Madrid, eighth-placed Málaga only lost 0-3 at Real Madrid's home court, while Sevilla was massacred 7-2 at their home court.

And anyone with a discerning eye can see that Real Madrid chose to slow down the pace after scoring the third goal in both games.

Malaga did not fight back at the time, so they only lost these three goals and left the Bernabeu relatively decently.

Sevilla fought back, so Real Madrid didn't care about their feelings.

An indiscriminate bombardment gave Cristiano Ronaldo a big blow, and by the way, Sevilla was completely demoralized.

This defeat is not bad. No matter how many goals you lose, it is only three points. The key is whether the morale of Sevilla's players can be restored and boosted in time after being massacred?

The other mid-tier teams in La Liga are also panicking at this point.

There is no shame in losing to Real Madrid, but it would be too bad if the morale of the team was shattered by Real Madrid and the results of the next schedule were affected.

Mourinho didn't know that he had made fans of six or seven La Liga teams panic after letting his disciples play a league game.

After the game against Sevilla, his mind was focused on another thing.

Even the upcoming second leg of the Copa del Rey against Malaga is not as concerning as this matter for the time being.

By the afternoon of January 10, after receiving the news that the deal was finally concluded, Mourinho even laughed for a while in the office.

The base staff near his office heard it, but no one knew what made Mourinho so happy.

On the evening of January 11, Real Madrid sent a rotating lineup to the Rose Garden Stadium to play the second leg of the fifth round of the King's Cup against Malaga.

Mourinho sat on the coaching bench smiling throughout.

Even if Real Madrid lost 1-2 to Malaga at the Rose Garden in the end, breaking their winning streak in all competitions this season, he did not seem dissatisfied at all.

Real Madrid's young players, on the other hand, looked quite frustrated.

However, after the game, Real Madrid fans and various pro-Real Madrid media also spoke out to comfort their youth training players.

After all, Real Madrid defeated Malaga 4-2 with a total score of 4-2 in the two rounds and has successfully advanced to the quarter-finals of this season's Copa del Rey.

Real Madrid's undefeated victory in all three fronts has given fans enough surprises. How can any team remain undefeated on all three fronts until the end of the season?

Real Madrid fans are very satisfied with the current results, and they can understand even if they occasionally lose a game in subsequent leagues.

Of course, the only way to avoid losing in the Champions League is to try not to lose.

After reaching the knockout rounds of the Champions League, Real Madrid must maintain a high level of competitiveness if they want to finally win the championship.

After all, they say winning in the end is the safest way to win.

And just when Real Madrid fans are thinking about the follow-up Champions League first-round knockout match with CSKA Moscow.

A news report from Russia surprised them first.

Because their home was stolen!

"Las Diarra has negotiated personal terms with Anzhi Makhachkala Football Club and is about to complete the signing! Real Madrid started transfer negotiations for Las Diarra with Anzhi Club when the winter window opened. It is reported that the transfer fee may exceed 15 million euros."

As this report was reprinted by many authoritative European football newspapers, Real Madrid fans became increasingly confused.

Las Diarra is currently playing very well in the rotation. Although sometimes his brain will short-circuit for a while, in general, his presence can greatly protect the thickness of Real Madrid's bench.

Could it be that Mourinho was impressed by Brother Face's training performance again, so he let Rasdiara go hastily?

Many Real Madrid fans complained and speculated for a long time. Fortunately, Real Madrid or Mourinho did not hide another surprise for too long.

On the morning of January 13th, the morning after Las Diarra was revealed to be signing a contract with Anzhi Club, Real Madrid directly announced the loan signing of Chelsea midfielder Essien!

This has completely confused the Chelsea fans who are trying to get rid of Real Madrid's transfer.

"Didn't I say that Essien is already recovering? Why did he directly recover to Madrid?!"

"Loan? Villas-Boas really doesn't give Essien a chance to perform at all. Has he thought about which players to buy in the winter window to strengthen him?"

"We don't even have enough defensive midfielders! After Mikel got injured, we can only use Ramirez and Meireles as a partner. Don't we even leave one as a substitute?"

"Stop using Lampard as a defensive midfielder, it's a waste of him!"

After coming to their senses, many Chelsea fans were quite dissatisfied and left messages on the official tweet.

But at this moment Essien has passed Real Madrid's physical examination.

Boas was also on his way to clean up and could not turn back.

For a player who has been injured for half a season, whose current status is unknown and who is about to turn 30, Villas-Boas has no regrets.

What's more, Mourinho personally called him to ask for the person, and Abramovich agreed, so Boas let him go quite happily.

Before the start of the 19th round of La Liga with Mallorca, Mourinho once again made Real Madrid the focus of Spanish football with a replacement operation of selling and renting.

Not that this deal is a great deal.

After all, a 29-year-old midfielder who had just suffered a serious injury and had not played a game for half a year was used to replace a 26-year-old midfielder who was in his prime.

Without looking at the players' names, this deal might have been ridiculed by the media.

But looking at the name, Mourinho brought Essien, the African buffalo.

At his peak, he could be ranked among the top five or even top three all-around B2B midfielders in the same position in football!

He is known as a super sweeping machine that can be used by two people. In addition to not having top position selection, his defensive performance in the midfielder position is almost impeccable.

When it comes to football status, Essien is several steps ahead of Las Diarra.

Just based on Essien's name, his arrival was instantly welcomed by the vast majority of Real Madrid fans.

As for injuries, they are not too worried. After all, being able to pass Real Madrid's physical examination at least shows that Essien's current health is fine.

If he returns to form, Mourinho will be there.

As Essien's mentor, Mourinho has an absolute say in how to activate Essien.

And even if Essien can no longer return to his prime, so what?

As long as he can exert 70 to 80 percent of his peak strength, Essien will definitely be more capable of strengthening Real Madrid's midfield than Las Diarra.

On the morning of January 14, "Marca" published an exclusive interview with Essien, which attracted a lot of attention and traffic while it was still hot.

"Of course I am excited to work with Mourinho again. Every player at Chelsea knows how sad and disappointed I was when Mourinho left the team.

He is my mentor, more like my "dad", both in football and in life.

During the few seasons we were separated, we still communicated on the phone frequently, not just about football matters. He always cared about me and he understood my life at all times.

When "Dad" called me the other day, I felt like I was about to burst into tears as soon as he opened his mouth!

He has not forgotten me, and when he said he needed me, I agreed without any thought!

Real Madrid is embarking on a great season, and we can all feel Real Madrid's ambitions. I also firmly believe that Mourinho can lead Real Madrid to complete its revival. I feel very honored and excited to be part of this process."

Essien's interview language was very simple, and his emotional expression was also very straightforward. He just said clearly, "I came as soon as my father called me!".

In the end, he also praised Real Madrid's lofty goals for this season and said that he would do his best to help Real Madrid win as many championships as possible in the course of the following season.

It's really hard for fans to dislike a player like this.

However, it was not Real Madrid fans who first made Essien feel Real Madrid's warm welcome to him.

But one of his new teammates.

On the afternoon of January 14, Essien was having a cordial exchange with Mourinho before attending Real Madrid's first training session when he was suddenly approached by an extremely enthusiastic figure.

"I can't believe it, idol! You really came to Real Madrid. I'm so happy. You can train with me today!"

Before the African buffalo could react, he was about to open his eyes wide to see who was so enthusiastic about him, but Mourinho was one step ahead of him and kicked the person in the butt.

"Everyone I see says he is an idol. Why do you have so many idols?! Go and change into training clothes."

"Okay, boss! Idol, wait for me, I'll change my clothes and come out right away!"

Li Ang trotted into the locker room carrying his training bag, and Essien grinned subconsciously.

"It turns out that he is different from what was reported in the news. He is a bit lively."

"Hey, he is quite stable during training and competition. Just get used to it. This kid has a strong learning ability. You can teach him how to get in from behind later.

He had learned a little bit in Serie A before, and Khedira's style was not suitable for him. Fortunately, now that you are here, your characteristics should be more similar to his. "

"No problem dad."

Essien simply agreed, and in the training sessions that followed, he finally got to see what it meant to be "a completely different person."

Li Ang is indeed what Mourinho said, he becomes very stable as soon as he goes to training.

With a maturity far beyond his age, whether it is the way he communicates or the way he plays football, Essien even feels that Li Ang is a little too stable.

But once the training break came, Li Ang became the young player who enthusiastically teased him again.

Moreover, Li Ang can speak fairly fluent English, so the two of them have basically no problem communicating.

When he first arrived, Essien naturally subconsciously communicated more and got closer to Li Ang.

With Li Ang's enthusiastic help, his integration into the team has been greatly accelerated.

After all, Li Ang and Alonso can speak English in the midfield, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaká can speak English in the frontcourt, and Benzema can speak French. Essien does not need to worry too much about communication for the time being.

However, considering that he had just trained with the team and it would take some time to understand the tactics and get in touch with his teammates, Mourinho was not in a hurry to send him on the field.

On the afternoon of January 15th, Real Madrid challenged Real Mallorca away from home.

Essien was not selected for the 18-man squad. He and Coentrao, who had just returned from injury, watched the game in a private room at the Iberia Star Stadium.

During the period, live broadcast cameras focused on him and Coentrao many times, and commentators from various countries also speculated on which game Essien might make his debut on behalf of Real Madrid.

On January 18, Real Madrid will start the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals against Athletic Bilbao at home.

On January 22, Real Madrid will play a make-up match in the first round of La Liga with Athletic Bilbao.

Look, Real Madrid will encounter the tough opponent of Athletic Bilbao twice in the near future. Mourinho should use a rotation lineup. Essien will have a great chance and possibility of playing by then.

While the commentators were speculating, Real Madrid caught Mallorca off guard at the beginning.

In the second minute of the first half, Ronaldo received a through ball from Li Ang and suddenly took a long shot from a position 27 meters away from the Mallorca goal!

Mallorca goalkeeper Avat fought hard to save Ronaldo's shot, but Higuain followed up and scored in front of defender Caceres, opening the scoring for Real Madrid right from the start!

After getting a surprise start, Real Madrid played steadily, hooking Mallorca out and then looking for opportunities to counterattack.

The entire Mallorca team knew what Real Madrid was planning, but they had to continue playing at Real Madrid's pace.

Finally, in the 31st minute of the first half and the 52nd minute of the second half, Real Madrid scored two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, beating Mallorca 3-0 and winning another league victory!

Essien and Coentrao were all smiles in the private room, and they couldn't help but cheer and applaud after the game.

The day after the league ended, Real Madrid directly released the 18-man roster, including Essien's name, at the pre-match press conference for the Copa del Rey.

At first, including Real Madrid fans, outside public opinion thought that Mourinho would let Essien sit on the bench first.

After all, it is still not safe. A player who has just recovered from a serious injury. Even if Essien is confident that he will recover from the injury, Mourinho really dares to send him to start with such confidence?

As a result, on the evening of January 18, when the starting lineup was released, all the fans and reporters at the Bernabeu were shocked.

Mourinho, he really dared to let Essien start!

Until they saw the starting midfielder of Alonso, Leon, Essien, and Khedira stepping onto the court, Real Madrid fans were still a little slow.

This combination, this personnel arrangement, if you take off the Real Madrid jerseys from the players and put on Chelsea jerseys, it is not inconsistent at all!

And Chelsea fans who once again saw Mourinho and Essien in the same camp couldn't calm down.

This feeling is so refreshing!

The neutral fans from all walks of life, who were worried about their team's lack of defensive midfielders, were drooling wildly when they saw the macho four midfielders that Real Madrid had lined up.

Well, even if I exclude my face brother first, just look at the combination of Alonso, Leon and Essien.

If you are greedy, let me ask you if you are greedy!

Just looking at these names together, you can see the word "iron-blooded".

Real Madrid fans couldn't wait to see how Essien would perform later, and they cheered excitedly!

This midfield combination makes me feel at ease.

Chelsea are taking a slight start this season.

From today on, the iron-blooded orthodoxy is in Real Madrid!

Our waist is the strongest in Europe!

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