There is a dream called football

Chapter 176 Crisis
I thought that the double reds would beat Manchester United and Liverpool would have a very good life, but I didn't expect the blows to follow.

First of all, they lost to Norwich in the league. Facing the opponent's iron barrel formation, Liverpool could not find a way. Instead, the opponent used a set kick to steal a goal.

After the 0-1 loss to Norwich, the Champions League game against Olympiacos followed. I thought it was the weakest opponent in the group, but Liverpool, who were on an expedition to Greece, was caught off guard and lost the game 0-1.

Benitez was annoyed by two unexpected losses, both of which were games where the goal should have been won and not.

In other words, the whole game takes the initiative, but just can't score the goal.

Back at Liverpool, the team also fell into a low ebb, and everyone was in a bad mood, especially in the Champions League game. Losing to Olympiacos is not a trivial matter, and it might be related to the right to qualify.

What's more terrible is that immediately after, the team will touch Chelsea in the league.

At this time, Chelsea is majestic in the Premier League, rich and successful, and the madman Mourinho. It can be said that they are the most popular in the Premier League.

Sure enough, Mourinho had amazing words before the game. He said that Liverpool is not Chelsea's opponent at all, because Chelsea's opponents are Manchester United and Arsenal, and Liverpool is only the second-tier team in the Premier League.

Benitez didn't think there was anything strange about this. If the big-mouthed Mourinho didn't say anything, then he would feel very strange.

When the Liverpool team came to Chelsea, they checked into the hotel directly and did not accept interviews. The atmosphere of the team seemed not very active.

The cruelty of the Premier League was revealed at this time.

Looking at other leagues, the ups and downs of the team's state will not be so great. For example, in Serie A, the top four teams will not suddenly lose to the mid-lower teams, but the Premier League is not like this. Even the bottom teams contain amazing energy.

This is because of the power of capital. The Premier League teams are basically purchased privately, so even if it is a middle-lower team, the big boss behind it is also very rich. It depends on whether they are willing to spend money.

Benitez was facing the hotel window, and it was raining lightly outside. It was already very cold in London in early October.

In the warm hotel, Benitez still felt the slightest chill. He was really afraid of losing three games in a row.

Then the assistant came in.

"Boss, here is the weather forecast for tomorrow."

Benitez looked at it, "Is it raining?"

"Correct."

In such a cold weather and it is still raining, it is difficult to play the ball, and even the formation has to be replaced. For example, should Alonso not start?
In modern football, the weather is also a very important factor. This is not the era of Pele. At that time, a player played in one place all his life, and it didn’t matter whether he adapted or not. But now a team has a large number of players from different countries. Many of them have just arrived in the UK, and acclimatization is a factor.

A sneeze.

Benitez sneezed and rubbed his nose, "It's really cold, remind the children to warm up fully during training."

During the training, Benitez communicated with Alonso. Spain said that he had no problem with the weather, so Benitez was relieved, so he sent Alonso. In the eighth round of the league, Benitez could not do without Alonso and Li Qiao.

But the forward line is what Benitez must adjust, because not scoring is still related to the forward line.

He is going to let Baros play as a substitute, but the Czech must be appeased first.

"Milan, I am going to substitute you for this game."

Barosh suddenly felt a little stunned. Could it be that the boss used himself as a scapegoat after losing two games?

"Head, is it because I didn't score in two games? You can look at the statistics, my shot chances are pitiful."

What Baros meant was that the midfielder didn't create chances, and there was nothing I could do about it. What he said was actually the truth.

Benitez put his hands on Baros' shoulders, "Milan, don't get excited, the team's failure to score goals is everyone's responsibility, and it's also my responsibility. The reason for letting you substitute is because I want to change formation and become 4231."

"Chelsea is very strong, I want to add two midfielders."

As soon as these words came out, Baros felt a little relieved, at least the coach was not dissatisfied with him.

But then I thought, if this is the case, why isn't the single arrow himself?I'm no worse than Cisse.

But it is definitely impossible to say such words, otherwise it would be a slap in the face, and Benitez also saw it.

"You are very important, and it's up to you if you can't open the situation."

"Ah."

In fact, playing in the Premier League, physical confrontation is still the most important. This is why Barosz was never as good as he was in the national team in Liverpool.

*****
At the press conference, the reporters sat down obediently, as if something big was about to happen.

Because Mourinho is coming, as soon as Madman came to the Premier League, British media people found that they love Madman more and more, he is really awesome.

I used to worry about the manuscript on weekends, but now there is no need, Mourinho will definitely give you news.

Someone immediately asked: "It is said that you look down on Liverpool, but they have won four Champions League titles and 18 top league titles."

Mourinho shrugged, "At that time, the budget of a team was only a few million pounds. I spent [-] million on buying people this summer. Times have changed. Football is no longer what it used to be. Don't use the past to talk about things."

"Would you buy someone from Liverpool?"

Mourinho shook his head, "My plastic surgery is very powerful, and I don't need to buy someone."

"If Benitez asked you to buy someone, would you sell it?"

Mourinho shrugged, "Why not? I won't have trouble with money, as long as they have enough money."

"Such as buying Makelele?"

For boring questions, Mourinho just passed directly, he said skip, next.

"Chelsea's opponent in the Champions League group stage is Porto. How do you feel when you come back to Porto?"

"I don't have any feelings. I am the coach of Chelsea now. I only have feelings for Chelsea. Just like if you are divorced and married again, will you still have feelings for your ex-wife?"

"Hahaha."

There was a lot of fun at the scene.

A reporter asked Mourinho about Benitez's personal thoughts, and Mourinho became cautious about it. At this time, Mourinho was not as arrogant as he was later. Later, Mourinho directly called Wenger a snake, which was not giving face at all.

But at this time, Mourinho would not call Benitez a snake, so he said with a smile: "I think the game will judge everything, and you will know after the game."

(End of this chapter)