Super Marshal

The moment he walked into the press conference hall at Stamford Bridge, under the glare of the spotlight, Gao Han suddenly felt a very absurd feeling, and the scene when he was coaching Chelsea involuntarily emerged in his mind.

At that time, he would walk in here after every home game.

But soon, he suppressed the messy thoughts in his heart and walked to the main podium with a smile.

Rijkaard also arrived soon. Although he lost, Black Swan still had a graceful smile. After he arrived at the venue, he first shook hands with Gao Han and congratulated his team on their victory, and then He sat down in his seat.

The two of them sat side by side, one was a legendary superstar in the past, and the other was the current number one football coach in the world. All the media reporters below almost died of excitement.

Facing the media reporters, Gao Han found Guardian reporter Greene Wald sitting in the second row in the crowd.

We haven't seen each other for a few years, and the green boy from back then has now become a middle-aged man with a beard. Just sitting there, he has the aura of a famous reporter, and the colleagues around him seem to respect him very much.

The two people's eyes met and they nodded to each other.

Let's have a meal together when we're done here.

OK, you're in for a treat.

The two smiled tacitly, then looked away, and the host announced the post-match press conference.

Regarding this game, Rijkaard said that his team had tried its best, but the overall performance of the team was not enough, especially in the second half, which dropped a lot. He believed that this was related to the team's busy past month. Schedule related.

"Excessive fatigue made our players less excited during the game. Each of us hoped to thank all the fans who came to the scene with a victory, but unfortunately, we met Bayern Munich who were in better shape. "

"In the first half, we had several opportunities, but we were not lucky and failed to seize them. Instead, at the last moment, the opponent scored a set kick, which caused us to play very passively in the second half."

Rijkaard also frankly admitted, "We did not perform well enough, which is disappointing."

Gao Han also knows very well that Rijkaard's current situation is not ideal, it can even be said to be a bit bad, and this is Stamford Bridge after all, and there is still the second round of the knockout round, so some words cannot be said too fully.

As the saying goes, keep a thin line in life so that we can meet each other easily in the future. This is the truth.

Therefore, regarding the evaluation of the game, Gao Han was not satisfied with the state of his team. He believed that it was mainly the misunderstanding early this morning that disrupted the team's rest and pre-match adjustments.

Anyone familiar with professional football knows that this is crucial for the team before the war.

"Our state was not ideal, but we were lucky. We practiced free kicks before the game, but we failed to seize several opportunities during the game. We were able to score a goal at the critical moment, which really changed the game. trend."

"Chelsea caused us a lot of trouble, especially in the first half, where we could hardly find a way to score effectively, but in the second half I could feel their performance was slipping and we were. I took the opportunity to take control of the game and ended up winning.”

Gao Han believes that the score of 3-0 cannot accurately reflect the strength between the two teams. Rijkaard's team is a very respectable opponent. Bayern Munich must wake up to the full spirit. Only then can they advance smoothly at the Allianz Arena.

"Facing a team like Chelsea, the slightest carelessness can lead to a game overturn."

After hearing what Gao Han said, Rijkaard turned his head and smiled gratefully.

He knew very well that Gao Han was trying to save him.

In his current situation, everyone from the management to the fans are putting pressure on him. If Gao Han takes the opportunity to step on him again, he will definitely be in even more pain, but fortunately, Gao Han did not do this.

Both are professional head coaches, and Gao Han obviously sympathizes with his situation.

In fact, even though he was three goals behind, Rijkaard still showed fighting spirit for the second round.

"I can't say whether the team can qualify, and it shouldn't be considered for us now. We always have to fight for the championship, but before we compete for the championship, we need to play every game."

"So, I won't think about qualifying or not now, I am more concerned about how to play in the second round."

"Every team will have some problems. We couldn't beat our opponents at Stamford Bridge tonight, but that doesn't mean we can't make a difference at the Allianz Arena in the second leg. More importantly, we don't need to fight for the result. , we should fight for ourselves."

Rijkaard's words also won a lot of applause, and everyone obviously agreed with his views.

Although they were already three goals behind, there was still a second round to play, so it was not time to admit defeat early anyway.

However, some media reporters asked about the rumors that the management would be dismissed if they could not reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. Rijkaard denied that he had never heard of such rumors and had never felt such pressure.

"There is no doubt that since I came to Stamford Bridge, I have been trusted by the management. Everyone is very supportive of my work. We have also achieved certain results. I can't judge whether my work is successful. This is also It’s not for me to judge.”

"I will do my best to continue to lead this team and finish the season. After the season is over, I will make an appointment with the club for an interview, and then they will judge my work and make a decision."

Regarding Abramovich's early departure, Rijkaard said he was not aware of it.

"Perhaps he has something urgent at the moment," he said.

When the media questioned Rijkaard, Gao Han was ignored, but instead of being unhappy at all, he actually sympathized with Rijkaard.

There are many scenes in Black Swan's words, but at this time, he is still doing his best to maintain the image of himself and the club, and maintain a united Chelsea. This kind of mind is undoubtedly admirable.

In professional football matches, there are always losses and losses. No one always wins, and no one loses all the time. But in addition to winning or losing, a person's temperament and mind are undoubtedly crucial.

At the very least, it is difficult for those who blame all parties and shirk responsibility when they lose, and make it seem like the whole world is against them, to win the widespread respect and admiration of others.

Therefore, when the media asked Gao Han about Rijkaard's coaching, Gao Han expressed his approval and support without hesitation.

"I had an in-depth discussion with Frank at the Head Coach Summit. His understanding and philosophy of football have benefited me a lot. I think he is one of the best coaches in European football today and he deserves it. Respect from all of us."

After the entire press conference, Gao Han and Rijkaard were in harmony, with no anger at each other. Gao Han gave Rijkaard enough respect, and Rijkaard also highly praised Gao Han.

At the end of the press conference, Gao Han even jokingly said that he would prepare good wine at the Allianz Arena to entertain Rijkaard, and Black Swan also cheerfully said that he would definitely be there.

The press conference ended quickly as players from both teams were waiting.

After Gao Han and Rijkaard shook hands and hugged again, the two left the press conference one after another.

But just as he left the door, Gao Han was stopped by Greenwald who was chasing him.

"Please, Mr. Gao Han, you're not trying to cheat, are you?" Greenwald ran after him with his hands on his hips, panting and looking at Gao Han with an expression like "Don't make me despise you."

"Me? Cheating? Do I look like this kind of person?" Gao Han asked with a smile.

Greenwald slapped his forehead hard, "I discovered that over the years, your thick skin has improved faster than your coaching level. Didn't you realize it yourself?"

Gao Han curled his lips, as if he said whatever you want.

Seeing his appearance, how could Greenwald still not understand him after having known him for so many years?

"OK, fine, I give up. I won't report or ask any questions about some sensitive topics. Is that okay?"

Gao Han nodded and said, "Let's go and have a meal together."

With that said, Gao Han waved and walked forward.

The players should all be waiting for him on the bus by now.

Greenwald shook his head helplessly and hurried after him.

Just recently, after he had begged for a long time, Gao Han finally agreed to accept an exclusive interview with him. The time was scheduled after the first game at Stamford Bridge. At that time, he showed that he could ask any questions.

But now, news about Manchester City and Real Madrid suddenly came out, and Gao Han was obviously a little taboo.

But it's no wonder that he is still the coach of Bayern Munich. It is not a good thing to be too involved with other clubs.

Greenwald doesn't pay special attention to this. After all, as long as it is an exclusive interview with Gao Han, every article is valuable. Even if there is no inside information about Manchester City and Real Madrid, it is still valuable, and the Guardian will also attach great importance to it.

"Oh, that's right." Greenwald quickly caught up with Gao Han, "A few colleagues said just now that Abramovich was furious when he left the game and had a fight with Peter Kenyon in the VIP lounge. There was a fight, and I think Rijkaard will be dismissed after this season."

After hearing this, Gao Han frowned and shook his head, "He has never really respected us or football."

As early as when he was coaching Chelsea, Abramovich gave him a very bad feeling, especially in the later stages. He firmly believed that Chelsea's success was entirely due to the power of capital he brought.

But now, after so many years, can his capital still bring him victory and a championship?

"According to my reliable information, Chelsea is said to have started the coaching selection mechanism, and many coaches including Hiddink and Mourinho are on their selection list." Greenwald said.

"Mourinho?" Gao Han was a little surprised. He hadn't heard of this name for two years.

"Yes, he has been idle for two years and may come back this summer. Many teams are interested in him."

Gao Han was slightly stunned, but he soon felt relieved.

Although there were some disputes between him and Mourinho, two years have passed and times have changed. As long as he is not provoked again, the past will be let go and he will not forget it.

At the very least, he asked himself that he had never been a guy who held old grudges.

The two quickly arrived at the parking lot, where two buses from Chelsea and Bayern Munich were parked.

When Gao Han and the two walked out, they happened to see Rijkaard boarding the Chelsea bus, and the driver began to turn around and prepare to leave.

But at this moment, Peter Kenyon suddenly chased him out and stopped the bus.

Both Gao Han and Greenwald realized something was wrong.

Something big is going to happen!