There is a dream called football

Chapter 278 Champions League Draw
Monaco.

The annual UEFA Champions League group stage draw is about to be held, and the UEFA 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 no problem for Wenger and Henry, but Li Qiao can't speak French.

At 7:[-] p.m., the lottery ceremony will begin immediately, and all the bosses walked into the conference center in neat suits.

Li Qiao saw Benitez and Gerrard head-on.

"Excuse me, I'm going to say hello to an old friend."

Wenger and Henry nodded.

"Raphael, Stephen."

Benitez smiled slightly, "Are you okay, Lee."

"of course."

Gerald patted Li Qiao, "We all know that the American boss is blind to money, and we are very reluctant to part with you."

Li Qiao didn't say anything. He knew that these two American bosses were strong outsiders and capable insiders. They looked like billionaires, but in fact they had already been bankrupted, so they needed money.

"Football is inseparable from money and I respect the club's choice."

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

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

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

"Do not worry."

Liverpool this season is the same as in the previous life. It can be regarded as opening the back door. Originally, as the fifth place in the Premier League, they were not eligible to participate in the Champions League, but the defending champion could not advance in the second season.

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

As the captain of last season's Champions League champion, Gerrard has to return the Champions League trophy, and then the new season has begun.

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

"But in any case, Liverpool are one of the greatest teams in the history of the Champions League, there is no doubt about it."

Gerrard nodded. He really misses last season, but he also knows that the new season cannot be so good. The team has changed a lot, and the American boss has not continued to invest money. This is the most unfavorable point.

At this moment, Mourinho walked in, and he saw that he had no friends. He walked to the side alone, asked the waiter for a glass of wine, and then stayed alone.

The madman is so lonely, no one likes him, and he looks down on others. This kind of character will accompany Mourinho throughout his life and will not compromise.

In fact, in his previous life, Mourinho had a rough career after leaving Inter Milan. One of the important reasons is that he will not compromise.

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

Li Qiao took a glass of champagne and stood beside Mourinho.

"Jose, you should have some friends too."

"Hehe, my friends must first be worthy of me, otherwise why would I want such a friend?"

……

Speechless.

"By the way, the house is still satisfactory."

"Very good, but I'll pay for the money myself, as long as I earn more."

Mourinho chuckled, "My boss bought that house. He has many houses in the UK and even in Europe."

"Why? Invest?"

"I don't know, the world of the rich, in short, you can live in the house with peace of mind, he doesn't need your little money."

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

"Do you have a good relationship with your boss?"

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

"Ok."

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

At this time, Li Qiao saw Porto's old teammate, goalkeeper Baia. Porto's performance last season was quite satisfactory. Now Porto wants to win the Champions League. It is impossible, but in the Portuguese Super League, they are still the overlord.

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

"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 situation when we played the Champions League the year before last. It was a great season. I don't know if there will be such a thing in the future."

Baia can also be regarded as the type of wanderer returning. 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. When he is 30 years old, he will return to the place where his dream began.

"After I retire, I will work in Porto, maybe as a goalkeeper coach. I hope to see you in the future."

"Hehe, I also hope that one day I can return to Porto, even if I don't give money, for the sake of feelings."

"Ok!"

Li Qiao looked, Wenger was being interviewed by reporters.

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

Wenger chuckled, "Actually, La Liga and Bundesliga opponents are more difficult to play against, especially in the Bundesliga. You know, German teams have never been difficult to deal with."

"Like Bayern Munich?"

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

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

This is of course, most of the teams in Eastern Europe are generally scoring boys, and they are basically playing soy sauce when they encounter teams in the five major leagues.

"If you were asked to predict the final four, what would you think?"

"Four finals?" Wenger laughed, "Isn't it too early?"

"But that's what makes it interesting."

"Ok."

Wenger thought for a while and said with a smile: "First of all, Arsenal will definitely."

"Then……"

"Barcelona."

"Bayern Munich is also very likely."

"The last option I would give to Liverpool."

"Is there any reason?"

"No, it's pure intuition."

The same question was asked of Mourinho, who laughed, "First of all, it is impossible for Arsenal to be among the top four."

"Of course, there must be Chelsea, and I am optimistic about Inter Milan."

"Inter Milan? Why?"

"I don't know, it's just a feeling."

"Real Madrid."

"Barcelona."

Mourinho quickly gave the next two guesses.

"Then who do you think will be the final champion?"

Mourinho smiled, "You ask me who is the final champion?"

Mourinho's laughter is very contemptuous, which means that if you ask me, what else can I say besides Chelsea?

"I don't answer such stupid questions."

(End of this chapter)