The Godfather of Football

On a summer morning in Theobald, the air is filled with the faint fragrance of grass and flowers.

Early on, staff members cleaned the asphalt road at the training base as cleanly as if it had been washed away by heavy rain.

Although Tottenham Hotspur's first team got a morning break because they finished the league and completed their fourth consecutive Premier League title, Theobald's staff did not get a break. I still come to the training base to work.

Therefore, walking along the asphalt road from Theobald's gate, you can see that there are security guards on duty at every guard box, either sitting inside or standing straight outside. They are the most loyal and diligent in Theobald. of guards.

When you get downstairs of the training building, you can clearly hear the discussions and even arguments coming from the second floor.

"Judging from their performance in the German Cup, their defense is a very serious problem. They were scored five goals by Dortmund. This is absolutely unimaginable!" The voice of the person who said this was not loud, but it was very rich. .

Anyone familiar with it knows that this is the voice of Mauro Tassotti. He stayed up late last night at home to watch the German Cup match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in Berlin. At this moment, sitting in the coaching room There were also three people who Ye Qiu had specially arranged to go to Germany to watch, including scout Peter Dewisel and two tactical analysts.

They flew back to London from Berlin overnight to attend this coaching staff meeting.

"Alaba, Badstuber and defensive midfielder Gustavo all performed sluggishly. If we look at the personnel configuration, Bayern Munich is most in need of wide players. Contento may be available, and Lahm can also play. On the left, let Rafinha play on the right, but the central defender problem may be more serious.”

Following the introduction from the tactical analysis team, Mauro Tassotti spoke up again, "Rham will not go to the left. Bayern Munich's most stable offensive line this season is the right wing of Lahm and Robben. If Now that Ram has gone to the left and removed this strongest offensive line, it will be difficult for their offense to be effective."

"That's right!" Peter Devisel also spoke up. His voice was soft, typical of an old man. "Bayern Munich conceded 22 goals in the Bundesliga. Their defense was really good. But it’s only in the Bundesliga. In fact, this team’s performance in the Champions League is not as strong as it seems on the surface, especially the defense.”

In the group stage, they met Naples, Villarreal and Manchester City. Bayern Munich conceded five goals in six games. In the first leg of the round of 16 knockout, they lost 0:1 away to Basel in Switzerland, but defeated their opponent 7:0 at home. , and the quarter-finals knockout match against Marseille was 2:0 at home and away. After that, they won 2:1 at home against Real Madrid in the semifinals, but it was also more dangerous. They lost 1:2 in the away game, and finally defeated their opponent in a penalty shootout.

This series of data shows that Bayern Munich is at least not as strong as it seems. Their ability to reach the finals has a lot to do with luck in the draw. At the same time, their home games are quite good, but their away results are not ideal. .

So far in the Champions League this season, Bayern Munich has won six home games and lost two in six away games.

If according to what some fans and media said in the past, the Champions League championship will only appear to those teams that have never lost, then Bayern Munich has been eliminated, so the poor away record does not allow Bayern Munich to reach the final. force.

"I have to remind everyone that the Champions League final is held at the Allianz Arena!" Fatty Luo usually doesn't speak, but when he saw the coaching staff analyzing Bayern Munich's home game and away game, he smiled and reminded them, The final was played at home.

Everyone smiled at this, as they took advantage of the home court.

"Actually, Bayern Munich may not necessarily go on the defensive in the final!" Rene Meulensteen also mentioned a possibility.

Mauro Tassotti nodded, "Yes, in fact, looking at all Bayern Munich's home games, they insist on using active offense to win, including the game against Real Madrid. They have more ball possession than Real Madrid." 9.4% of the ball possession time, and both the passing success rate and the intensity of attack are significantly higher than those in the away game.”

"So, I think Bayern Munich may not be able to contain our offense defensively, but they may, in turn, take the offensive and use their home court advantage to attack us and take over the initiative in the game!"

It should be said that the final only lasts ninety minutes, and any possibility for both sides has a chance to appear. Even the tactics of this game may adopt some unexpected and fresh elements. Heynckes' coaching level is still quite outstanding. , no one knows what tactics he will adopt in such a crucial battle.

While the coaching staff and the tactical analysis team were discussing, Ye Qiu walked up to the second floor and stood at the door of the coaching room. He opened the door of the coaching room with a few clicks and faced the assistants. He smiled and said, "Don't be so nervous, it's just Bayern Munich, nothing special!"

Seeing how relaxed he said it, everyone laughed. Their team all had rich experience in the Champions League, especially in the finals. They all had at least two or three finals experiences, with some successes and some failures.

"The analysis team has to give me the most detailed analysis report of Bayern Munich before today, as well as their most likely starting list, as well as the technical analysis of each player, and they will be completed as soon as possible. Analyze the video, and in the next few days we will focus on analysis and targeted training for Bayern Munich!”

"Understood!" Several members of the analysis team nodded in agreement. This is also their most important work on weekdays.

After all, no matter how nervous you are, it is the Champions League final, which only happens once a year. Many teams and many head coaches will never be able to play in a final, and their assistants are all happy that the team can participate in the final. Can we not pay attention to it?

In Ye Qiu's words, the Champions League final is the kind of game that you don't need to mobilize or motivate at all, and everyone will pay enough attention to it.

"Roland!" Ye Qiu looked at Roland Schepas, "Send a ticket to the Champions League final to all the players and youth teams, even our loaned players, and also to Dro Ba and Nesta sent the tickets, they will become our players next season!”

When everyone heard the news, everyone was surprised at first, but soon became happy.

Drogba performed very well for Chelsea this season, especially in the second half after it was decided not to renew his contract. He played another wave of outstanding form, while Nesta is AC Milan's main central defender, but currently We also encountered contract renewal issues.

Both players are very good veterans. They are not young but can be used again. More importantly, Raul has decided to go to Qatar to play. Drogba's joining can ensure the team's strength level at the center position. , and the joining of Nesta gives the team's central defender a stable third man.

Of course, everyone knew that Ye Qiu had another consideration in bringing in these two veterans, and that was data.

There is no doubt that the veterans and veterans are indeed in poor health and some of their skills have deteriorated, but they are the most astute and smartest players in football. Their awareness of playing football is undoubtedly the foundation of their careers. The pinnacle.

"Mauro!" Ye Qiu looked at Mauro Tassotti again, "Starting from this afternoon's training session, we will conduct closed training. No one is allowed to enter the front line of Theobald training base. I hope to give the team a peaceful preparation period. We need to lose everything we have achieved in the past season, including the championship!”

Mauro Tassotti knew the necessity of this and nodded in agreement.

If the players are still immersed in the joy of winning the league, if they are still immersed in the surprise of the team's 9-0 victory over Barcelona in two rounds, then they will be in a fog in the Champions League final where they cannot clearly see the situation between the enemy and ourselves. , only by letting go of everything you have achieved in the past can you know what you are going to face next and how to face it.

After explaining these things, Ye Qiu took a deep breath and said, "Everyone, for an event like the Champions League final, tactics, technology and personal strength are not the key factors that determine the outcome of the game. The key lies in the passion and willpower of the players. We need to inspire the passion and willpower of the players in the next five days, and let them regain their hunger for the Champions League championship. This is the focus of our next work. !”

Ye Qiu's experience in the Champions League finals is too rich. He knows better than anyone else that tactics, technology and personal strength are indeed some important factors for the team to win, but these are not the focus, because it is the Champions League finals, a game that determines the outcome. The Battle of Tianwang Mountain.

In such a game, the strength gap between the two sides will not be too big, because if you can pass five hurdles and defeat six generals, you will appear in the Champions League final. If you say that the strength is poor, who will believe it? Therefore, the outcome of this kind of game will not depend on tactics and team strength, but on who is more passionate, who has more fighting spirit, and who is more tenacious.

Because of this, Ye Qiu specially arranged for Roland to prepare a killer move.

"I sincerely look forward to working with you all to win the third Champions League in the team's history!"

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Many people say that Drogba has become Chelsea's biggest and most troublesome problem.

For this, the Elephant King of Côte d'Ivoire is proud and proud of himself, because not many people can do this.

As early as half a year ago, Drogba suspended contract renewal negotiations with Chelsea, but that was more of a negotiation tactic to express his dissatisfaction with the conditions offered by Chelsea, but Chelsea also decided to stop negotiating with Germany because of this. Drogba's contract extension is intended to introduce Drogba's successor, especially when he goes to participate in the African Cup of Nations in January.

But with Drogba's return, he began to rely on his own efforts and diligence, as well as maintaining a good state. Although he often failed to play the main force in the league, in some key games, he relied on Warcraft's Showing off their power allowed Chelsea to win the game. For example, Chelsea was able to defeat Liverpool and win the Europa League thanks to Drogba's frequent goals in the knockout rounds and finals. This championship has also become a fig leaf for Chelsea this season.

Countless Chelsea fans have made public appeals on the official website and Stamford Bridge, hoping that the team can renew Drogba's contract and keep the Ivory Coast Elephant King instead of letting him leave the team. Many people even believe that Drogba is currently His condition is even more reliable than that of Torres, who was introduced at a high price.

But after the team won the Europa League, CEO Pini Zahavi announced that Drogba had refused to negotiate a contract extension with Chelsea, and Drogba's agent also said that Warcraft will Leaving the team this summer.

This has also become the most eye-catching news in European football. Drogba's free agency will undoubtedly trigger a battle for many teams in the transfer market. As previously disclosed by the media, Drogba and Chelsea The occasional clause not to switch to a rival team was eventually proven to be false. Drogba also publicly declared more than once that he hoped to return to play under his mentor Ye Qiu.

"Being able to play for Ye Qiu is the most honorable thing in my career. I'm willing to do it even if it doesn't cost money!"

Drogba's public show of goodwill was also seen as a positive signal by the outside world. However, Chelsea's internal leaders, including Lampard and Terry, were calling on the top management to retain Drogba. Unfortunately, these players' persuasion failed. All to no avail.

After the season ended, Chelsea announced Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge. The latter met with Drogba on the day he returned to London. The two sat down in the head coach's office at the Cobham training base and talked face to face. .

"Didier, I hope you can stay. I have already made an agreement with the management. I can give you a two-year fixed contract and a one-year floating contract. At the same time, we can also discuss the salary. What do you think? "

Coaching Inter Milan in Serie A put Mourinho under tremendous pressure. His hair and beard have turned gray, and he looks much older, but it adds a bit of old charm, especially when he speaks, there is no Instead of the previous vigor, he added a bit of restraint and maturity.

Drogba had played under Mourinho and had a good relationship with Mourinho, and Mourinho knew how to use him, but he still shook his head, "I'm sorry, Jose. There’s no way I can promise you that!”

"I know!" Mourinho nodded, "You made an agreement with Ye Qiu, but that is just a verbal promise. If you are willing to stay, we can give you all the conditions Tottenham promised you, including salary. Regarding the length of the contract, I believe that with their style in the past few years, it is impossible to give you a high salary. At the end of the day, it is a weekly salary of 100,000 pounds. Oh, no, it must not be that high. "

Drogba smiled bitterly. It must be said that Mourinho knows Ye Qiu and Tottenham Hotspur very well.

It is true that Drogba's salary dropped a lot after switching to Tottenham Hotspur, but that was what he was willing to do.

"If you are willing to stay, I will be the bad guy. I will talk to Ye Qiu personally. I believe he will not object!" Mourinho thought that he would be able to convince Drogba by offering such a high salary.

But who knew that after he finished speaking, Drogba shook his head, "I'm sorry, Jose, I can't agree!"

After a pause, the Ivorian smiled naively, showing his white teeth, "You know, I respect Ye Qiu very much. I said that even if I don't pay, I am willing to play in his team, so, For me, it would be great to end my career at Tottenham Hotspur."

He will never forget that it was Ye Qiu who brought him from Ligue 1 to the Premier League. Time and time again, when he was under pressure, he always had faith in him and helped him get rid of his problems one after another. and flaws made him eventually become the world's top center and a nightmare monster in the eyes of all defenders.

Without Ye Qiu, there would be no Drogba!

"Of course, I respect you very much, and I have enjoyed working with you. But, Jose, if you had come to the team half a year ago, I would have promised you to stay, but unfortunately, now I only have one idea. , that is to go to Tottenham Hotspur."

Mourinho heard Drogba say this and his attitude was so determined. He knew that it would be difficult to make Warcraft change his mind.

He knows Drogba very well. This man is very courageous, very big, and has a strong body, but a very careful heart. Before he makes a decision, he must think it through carefully, and once he makes a decision, he will He will not change his decision easily, especially when it involves Ye Qiu, whom he respects.

Mourinho knows very well Ye Qiu's status in the hearts of some Chelsea players, such as Lampard and John Terry.

The reason is very simple. It is a preconception complex. It was Ye Qiu who led them, a group of second-rate players who were originally regarded by everyone, to complete the transformation from second-rate players to first-rate players and then to top superstars. Therefore, they were very grateful to Ye Qiu in their hearts. Consider him his lifelong mentor.

In this case, no matter how well Mourinho does later and treats them well, it will be difficult to change this complex in their hearts. Therefore, regarding this point, Mourinho said that when he was coaching Chelsea He already had a deep understanding of it, so he told Villas-Boas that his biggest regret was arriving at Chelsea late.

Although Mourinho doesn't know why Ye Qiu uncharacteristically wants to introduce several veterans, such as Raul before, Pirlo last season, and now Drogba and Nesta, he knows very well that on average, For Tottenham Hotspur at such a young age, the veterans can also play a huge role.

So his first thought was that after Drogba left, Ye Qiu must not be given another chance to convince Lampard and Terry. Therefore, he decided that the first thing after coaching Chelsea must be to stabilize the situation. With two veterans living there, they are the cornerstone of Chelsea.

"Didier, when you see Ye Qiu, remember to tell him that I will challenge him for the top spot in the Premier League next season!"

After a pause, Mourinho said, "Also, remember to tell him not to leave the head coach position so early, otherwise the Premier League will not be fun!"

"Oh, by the way, please get me some tickets for the Champions League final!"

After saying that, Mourinho laughed.

Drogba was confused. Is this still the Mourinho who is fighting with Ye Qiu?