Chapter 129: The Wonder Soldier Jonker
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Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Mourinho said, "I'm not going to reveal the squad right now, but I can tell you that Arjen Robben won't be on the bench or on the bench. 'Arjen Robben fractured his toe in the game against Blackburn Rovers five weeks ago and has just recovered from injury, but Mourinho does not intend to let the newly injured Robben risk such an important game.
And Ivory Coast striker Drogba had to swallow the bitter fruit of two yellow cards in the first leg and was sent off. In the 56th minute of the first leg, Didier Drogba was sent off for a second yellow card after charging goalkeeper Valdés in front of goal, and this numerical imbalance completely disrupted Chelsea's deployment.
The decision caused a lot of controversy after the game, and the referee, Swede Frieske, also became the target of Mourinho's attack.
After that match, Chelsea Football Club complained to UEFA that Barcelona boss Rijkaard had left the Barca lounge at half-time, alluding to Rijkaard's secret contact with referee Friske, which led to Friesk's tendentious decision in the second half, including sending Drogba off.
There was also a bit of a misunderstanding between Chelsea and UEFA yesterday as Italian Corina will officiate the Chelsea-Barcelona clash and Mourinho wants UEFA's expectation of a referee change to become a reality. But Mourinho said UEFA misunderstood his request for Corina to enforce the law, while UEFA officials considered it shameless, saying that Mourinho was pointing fingers at UEFA's work and had no sportsmanship.
Mourinho explained and countered UEFA morning's remarks on the afternoon of the 7th. Mourinho said: "It's a pity that UEFA misunderstood what I meant and it was unbearable. UEFA will also misunderstand the words made public. I didn't ask Corina to officiate the game, but when people talk about Collina, every coach will say that Corina is the best referee in the world, and every player will say that he is the best, for what? Because he doesn't use his personal strength to influence the game. ”
Mourinho also defiantly said, "If you ask me, who do I want to officiate tomorrow night's game." I tell you, I hope it's Frisk. Because Friske will probably help us win as much as they helped them [Barça] in the first leg. It's a pity that we can't get him to enforce the law, so let the best referee come. ”
At the press conference. Mourinho also denied any animosity between Chelsea and Barca, saying: "There is no malice between our two coaches, between the players, they are eager to reach the quarter-finals and we expect the same. They won the first leg 2-1. Hopefully win the second leg as well. We also want to get a second leg win. Barcelona have a lot of good players, they played beautifully, we didn't play well in the first leg and hopefully we can show our true level in the second leg. ”
But now Mourinho has to face the harsh reality, with Robben and Drogba both unavailable, and the forward line is indeed a bit stretched.
Mourinho, who said one thing and did another, had actually released the game squad early, otherwise the media would not have had a lot of doubts about Jonker's start before the game.
What kind of medicine is sold in Chelsea's gourd? Probably only Mourinho himself knows best.
Anyway, whether it is the media or the opponent Barcelona, they are only stupidly waiting for the moment when the mystery is revealed.
Just when public opinion and fans are criticizing Mourinho's tactical conservativeness. Former Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri, who has just been sacked by Valencia, has gone against the grain. The Italian coach said: "Mourinho's strategic thinking is completely correct. While Barcelona have the upper hand, tonight Chelsea will be in front of their home fans to show their true attacking prowess. ”
In Ranieri's eyes, Chelsea's strategy of focusing on the road is completely correct. He said: 'At Camp Nou, Chelsea did play ugly in the second half because Didier Drogba was sent off by the referee. Is there anything wrong with Chelsea opting for as few goals as possible when they are outnumbered? Of course, tonight Chelsea will also have to focus on defence, with Barcelona having a good forward line and top-notch attacking firepower, but their defence is not as good as their attack. ”
Ranieri's 'rudder to see the wind' is really laughable.
Just two weeks ago, he joined Chelsea rivals and Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger in cheering for Barcelona.
At that time, Ranieri believed that Robben's injury had caused an imbalance in the strength of the two teams, so Barcelona had the advantage.
Today, Robben is still on the list of wounded soldiers, but Ranieri's view has completely changed. He said: "Robben's absence is not much of a problem. Chelsea's players are evenly balanced, from experienced veterans to highly talented youngsters, who are not inferior to Arjen Robben. For example, John Terry, Frank Lampard, Arjen Robben is very important, but without him, Chelsea is still strong. ”
Quite initially, the reason why Ranieri was kicked away by Abu was because he had been 'insulated' from the champion for many years. Now Ranieri can only watch as Jose Mourinho completes his title mission for Chelsea.
Ranieri said: "The Champions Cup is more like a casino, everyone has no bottom. I think most teams' main goal is still to play in the league. However, the ownership of the Premier League is already clear, and Chelsea have a big advantage. Manchester United and Arsenal haven't given up yet, but the mighty Blues should be able to live up to five decades of expectations. ”
Ranieri had vowed to end his coaching career at Valen, and now he has been sacked again. Many people are concerned about what the Italian coach will plan. Ranieri said he doesn't want to retire yet. Ranieri said: "I'm waiting for a new contract, but I don't have a specific target yet. Back to England to coach? Why not! I love the UK, the football atmosphere and the fans, and I would certainly like to come back if I have the chance! ”
However, after being fired by two clubs in a row and taking away high liquidated damages, who has the courage to hire this 'champion poison'?
Claudio Ranieri is a frustrated, but Mourinho's successor is still struggling.
Chelsea were completely closed to the public during the pre-match training session, with no journalists or fans allowed to watch.
What's so amazing about a two-hour morning training?
At the beginning, Mourinho focused on allowing Jonker to play his personal strength, keep breaking through, and keep dribbling the ball.
The rest of Chelsea's players are also dumbfounded, when will Jonker become a breakthrough player again?
For a while, the Chelsea defenders who defended Jonk were really at a loss, and the excellent form of Chelsea's No. 25 has greatly boosted everyone's morale.
Everyone has seen it, Jonk is the wonder of today's game, and he is also a very capable kind, there is no way for his own people to know each other, let alone those Spaniards, thinking about the situation at the time, the Chelsea generals think it is funny.
A bunch of big Barcelona names, who were stared at by Mourinho and Jonker, are staring at each other, and it is very likely to swallow the bitter fruit of failure.
Everyone witnessed the miracle, and then began to arrange the game tactics, with the psychological foreshadowing of the good front, Mourinho said it at this time, and it was even more effective with half the effort.
"Let the people of Barcelona today, see how football is played!"
The unusually opening remarks are destined to be arranged this time, and they will not be too ordinary.
"Attack, we have to attack in the evening game, use the goal to take the hope of promotion in our own hands, and at the same time make the media deflated!"
"Ha Lu Ha"
The Chelsea players are happy, not at all nervous and depressed before the start of the tournament, Mourinho is a headache outside and careful to deal with, but in the hearts of the players, the young coach still has a very good set, when to do something, what to say, every time it feels magical.
Jonk is also really convinced in his heart, or everyone is secretly calling him the magic bird! It's kind of magical!
On the tactical board, in the most important position, the number in the circle is the number 25, and Mourinho told Jonker to use all means to score a goal.
It's said with great momentum, as if the winning goals are so passionate, and there doesn't seem to be any problem.
Jonk just wants to play as hard as he can, but he doesn't feel much pressure, and other teammates feel the same, but they are a little envious of Jonk, a young man, who is so big and entrusted with a heavy responsibility, this is the rhythm of rebirth against the sky! (To be continued......)