Football feast, starting from the acquisition of European clubs

Chapter 47 Backhand
After all, it is still 2003. Although the Internet has emerged, print media and television are still the mainstream.

The next day, the news about the match between Crystal Palace and Millwall appeared in the major media.

"Malicious injuries reappeared in the Championship, Crystal Palace's Pep Guardiola fractured his ankle."

"Due to Dennis Wise's violent foul, there was a massive brawl between Millwall and Crystal Palace players."

"It's Dennis Wise again, why is it always him who causes trouble?"

"In the case of a serious injury to the core of the midfielder, Crystal Palace staged a comeback and won five consecutive victories."

"Although Crystal Palace won the game, they also paid a heavy price for losing the core of the midfield. The prospects for this season are not optimistic."

"Crystal Palace owner and head coach Chen Ran pointed the finger at the FA after the game. It is a disgrace to English football to let someone like Dennis Wise play in the game."

"Crystal Palace owner Chen Ran openly declared that the reason why England failed to win the championship was that the FA's punishment for malicious injuries was too light."

"Crystal Palace owner Chen Ran launched a reward survey called 'The talented players who have appeared around you'. Participants have the opportunity to win a reward of 1000 euros."

"Crystal Palace owner Chen Ran wants to make a documentary to record those geniuses whose football career was ruined by malicious injuries."

That's right, Chen Ran once again captured the pages of all English media reporting on football.

What happened during the game, as well as the press conference after the game, were all covered by the media.

In particular, Chen Ran's astonishing remarks aroused huge controversy.

Some media supported it, while more media opposed it.

For a while, there was a quarrel between them.

As a result, Chen Ran's questionnaire was known to many people.

Coupled with the 1000 euro bonus he offered, it attracted countless people to participate.

As a result, the website of the Crystal Palace was overwhelmed and was even paralyzed for a time.

"Chen, it seems that your plan is going well."

Stephen sighed while sending someone to deal with the website.

"The key depends on how the FA will react. It's hard to say everything now. Let's do our own things well first."

"Yeah, those people in the FA are used to being masters, and it's hard to change."

"Then make the fire even hotter, and when the fire reaches their butts, see if they still change it."

Chen Ran smiled coldly, he still had a backhand waiting.Take your time.

"By the way, has there been a response from the Sky TV station that asked you to contact?"

"Not yet, maybe they are hesitant. After all, your proposal will make them offend the FA. It is estimated that they are still weighing it."

Stephen hesitated for a moment before asking:

"Chen, do you really think that Sky TV will cooperate with you to make this documentary?"

"Why not? This is a very topical project, and it is impossible for Sky TV not to know about it."

"But aren't they worried about offending the FA?"

"What is there to worry about? Sky TV is the big sponsor of the FA. Without Sky TV, the FA wouldn't receive such a high broadcast fee. Besides, fewer malicious fouls on the pitch will help improve the ratings." The rate is also good, isn't it?"

"Well, I hope you're right."

After arranging his plan of "killing people and killing one's heart", Chen Ran was finally able to put his energy back on the team.

He called Simeone and Southgate to the office, and now there was one less member of the usual group of four. Seeing the empty seat, Chen Ran couldn't help but feel a little sad.

"Gareth, Diego, now that Josep is not here, the team needs you two to worry about it."

"I'm fine, boss."

"Me too."

Chen Ran nodded and continued: "The next game is the League Cup match against Torquay United. Diego is suspended and cannot play. Gareth, you will temporarily mention the position of the midfielder and partner with Yaya Toure .”

"Okay, boss. But who's going to replace me at center back?"

"How have Thiago Silva and Pepe been doing lately?"

"Both are good. However, although they are both Brazilians, they have completely different personalities. Thiago Silva is more stable, while Pepe is more passionate."

"Understood, then let Thiago Silva replace you as a central defender."

After finishing speaking, Chen Ran turned to look at Simeone again.

"Diego, how are the five new Spanish boys?"

"It's not bad. It can be seen that they are all good players. Especially Cesc Fabregas, whom Josep admires very much."

"Well, Josep is injured now, you can speak Spanish, take care of them when you have time. Especially Fabregas, pay attention, probably I will send him out soon .”

"What? Boss, Cesc Fabregas is only 16 years old. Is it too urgent to let him play official games now?"

Simeone was taken aback for a moment, he didn't expect Chen Ran to make such an arrangement.

"No way, after Josep was injured, there is an urgent need for someone who can control the rhythm in the midfielder position. Neither you nor Gareth are good at it, and Yaya Toure is too young to take on this important task for the time being."

"Then Fabregas will do?"

"Well, don't think he's only 16 years old. In fact, he is very precocious. I will arrange for him to come off the bench at an appropriate time. If you don't believe me, you can watch his performance after playing."

After the small meeting, Chen Ran brought the two of them to the training ground and walked up to the team members.

Usually, three assistant coaches lead the training. Today, one person is missing. Not only Chen Ran, but even the team members are not used to it.

"Josep's injury must be known to everyone. He will leave us for a long time in the future."

"Josep is not only our assistant coach, but also the core of our midfield. His departure will cause a great loss to our offensive organization."

"When he was here, we were at the top of the league. When he comes back, if our ranking drops, will you accept it?"

"cannot!"

"no way!"

"The first is ours!"

Seeing the resolute answers of the team members one by one, Chen Ran nodded with satisfaction, and he was in a good mood.

"Very good. Since everyone has this confidence, then in the next games, each of you needs to pay more to make up for the loss caused by Josep's absence. Can you do it?"

"I'm OK!"

"Me too!"

"Boss, don't worry!"

Chen Ran's effect on boosting the morale of the players was not bad. At least in the training, everyone was more serious and devoted.

After the training of the first team, Chen Ran went to the training ground of the youth team.

A team game is going on here, and he found Tuchel, the director of youth training who was supervising, on the sidelines.

(End of this chapter)