There is a dream called football

Chapter 279 Champions League Draw

Monaco.

The annual Champions League group stage draw is about to be held. The Champions League group stage draw is the most grand because it is the end of last season and the beginning of this season.

Wenger brought Li Qiao and Henry to Monaco this time.

French is spoken here, which is fine for Wenger and Henry, but Li Qiao doesn't speak French.

At 7 o'clock in the evening, the lottery ceremony began immediately, and all the big guys walked into the conference center in neat suits.

Li Qiao saw Benitez and Gerrard face to face.

"Sorry, I have to go say hello to an old friend."

Wenger and Henry nodded.

"Raphael, Stephen."

Benitez smiled slightly and said, "Are you okay? Li."

"certainly."

Gerald patted Li Qiao and said, "We all know that it's the American boss who is greedy for money, and we are very reluctant to let you go."

Li Qiao didn't say anything. He knew that the two American bosses were powerful foreigners but cadres in the middle. They looked like billionaires, but in fact they had already lost all their money, so they needed money.

"Football cannot be separated from money, and I respect the club's choice."

"By the way, how is Raven doing at the club?"

Benitez chuckled and said, "Not as good as you, but not bad. A player with great potential."

"If possible, help me take care of Raven, my best friend."

"Don't worry."

Liverpool this season is the same as in the previous life. They came in through the back door. Originally, they were fifth in the Premier League and were not eligible to participate in the Champions League. However, the defending champion could not advance in the second season. This situation has never happened before, so UEFA opened the back door and allowed Liverpool to participate.

Start from the qualifying round.

Of course, with Liverpool's strength, this was very easy. They successfully entered the Champions League.

As the captain of last season's Champions League winner, Gerrard needs to return the Champions League trophy, and then the new season will begin.

Gerrard smiled and said: "The feeling of winning the Champions League is really wonderful. It's a pity that it only lasted for a while and now I have to give it back."

"But no matter what, Liverpool is one of the greatest teams in the history of the Champions League. There is no doubt about it."

Gerrard nodded. He really missed last season, but he also knew that the new season would not be as good. The team had changed a lot, and the American boss had stopped investing money. This was the most disadvantageous point.

At this moment, Mourinho walked in. He looked like a man without friends. He walked aside alone, asked the waiter for a glass of wine, and then stayed alone.

The madman is so aloof and arrogant. No one likes him and he looks down on others. This character will accompany Mourinho throughout his life and he will not compromise.

In fact, in his previous life, Mourinho had a rather bumpy career after leaving Inter Milan. One of the important reasons was that he would not compromise.

Mourinho's success lies in his persistence and bad temper. Later, he was kicked out of the club several times because of his temper.

Li Qiao took a glass of champagne and stood next to Mourinho.

"José, you should also have some friends."

"Haha, my friends must first be worthy of me. Otherwise, why would I want such a friend?"

…

Speechless.

"By the way, I'm satisfied with the house."

"It's very good, but I have to pay for it myself. I just want to make more."

Mourinho chuckled, "That house was bought by my boss. He has many houses in the UK and even throughout Europe."

"Why? Investment?"

"I don't know, it's a world of rich people. Anyway, you can live in the house with peace of mind. He doesn't need your money."

Li Qiao nodded, Abu really didn't care about such a small amount of money.

"How is your relationship with your boss?"

"I work part-time, so I just need to do my job well. As for other things, that's not what I need to consider."

"All right."

It seems that the relationship between Mourinho and his boss is just so-so. At least in this regard, it may be similar to the previous life. Mourinho's aloofness did not win Abramovich's favor in the end, and the Champions League championship may be just an excuse.

At this time, Li Qiao saw Porto's old teammate, goalkeeper Baia. Porto's results last season were quite satisfactory. Now it is impossible for Porto to win the Champions League, but in the Portuguese Super League, they are still the dominant team.

"Li Qiao, I miss you so much. Why don't you go back to Porto to visit."

"It's a bit busy. In addition to the club, there are also national team games."

Baia nodded.

"Time flies so fast. I think of the time we played in the Champions League the year before last. It was a great season. I don't know if there will be anything like this again."

Baia can also be regarded as the type of wanderer who returns. After reaching the peak of his career in Barcelona, he returned to Porto and unexpectedly won a championship. In fact, he also hopes that Li Qiao will be like this, and when he is 30 years old, he will return to where his dream began.

place.

"After I retire, I will work in Porto, probably as a goalkeeping coach. I hope to see you again in the future."

"Haha, I also hope to return to Porto one day, even if I don't pay, just for the sake of feelings."

"Um!"

Li Qiao looked and saw that Wenger was being interviewed by reporters.

"Arthur, what opponent are you most afraid of facing in the group stage?"

Wenger chuckled, "Actually, opponents in La Liga and Bundesliga will be more difficult to beat, especially those in Bundesliga. You know, German teams are never difficult to deal with."

"Like Bayern Munich?"

"Or Schalke or Werder Bremen, I don't want to meet them."

"Of course it would be better to meet teams from Eastern Europe."

This is of course true. Generally speaking, most of the teams in Eastern Europe are just giving away points. When they encounter teams from the five major leagues, they are basically just playing catch-up.

"If you were asked to predict the Final Four, what would you think?"

"The semi-finals?" Wenger said happily, "Isn't that too early?"

"But that's what makes it fun."

"All right."

Wenger thought for a moment and smiled: "First of all, Arsenal will definitely do it."

"Then……"

“Barcelona.”

"Bayern Munich is also a possibility."

"The last choice I would give is Liverpool."

"Is there any reason?"

"No, it's purely intuition."

The same question was raised to Mourinho. He chuckled and said, "First of all, there can't be Arsenal among the top four."