Super Coach

In China, Yang Cheng once heard someone joking that Shaxian snacks can be found in every city.

Abroad, Yang Cheng was very proud to hear someone say that wherever you can see people, there are Chinese people and the restaurants they run.

Even if you go to an oasis in the Sahara Desert, you will still see Chinese restaurants run by Chinese.

In Liverpool, this situation is no exception. The Chinese even ran a street here and named it Chinatown. They erected a huge archway at the intersection of the street, 15 meters high, which is the largest and tallest in the UK. It symbolizes the status of Liverpool's Chinatown, which means that the earliest Chinese communities in Europe are in Liverpool.

Yang Cheng occasionally comes here to eat, missing the taste of his hometown. Moreover, Chinatown is near the University of Liverpool, only 4 kilometers away from Anfield Stadium, and it takes 15 minutes to drive there.

Driving under the archway, I saw that the streets were similar to other streets in Liverpool, except that some of the shops had more Chinese-style signboards. A plaque was specially erected outside one of the restaurants with the following words: The big word 福 can be seen as soon as you arrive at the archway.

Du Bao Noodles, New Sichuan, Zhenbaolou... The shops he passed along the way all had signs in Chinese characters. Some were in traditional Chinese and some were in simplified Chinese. It was a bit confusing. The store Yang Cheng frequented most often was a weekly shop. Restaurant.

As the name suggests, the owner's surname is Zhou and he has been in Liverpool for many years.

The street was not wide, so Yang Cheng parked his car close to the store for fear of accidentally blocking the road.

Ah, Mr. Yang Cheng! As soon as he entered the door, the waiter greeted him with a smile.

Hello! Yang Cheng responded with a smile, using standard Chinese.

Although Chinatown is not big, people in this area basically use Chinese, especially when communicating among themselves, it must be in Chinese. There have even been cases where domestic students went to Chinatown to buy things in English and were scolded.

What are we eating today?

Hello a few friends, give me a private room, and then cook a few specialties, Cheng said with a smile.

Okay, come with me! The waiter immediately took him into one of the boxes near the window. After asking the number of people, the bowls, chopsticks, wine glasses, etc. were all placed out at once.

Would you like a drink? the waiter asked thoughtfully. As a Chinese, Yang Cheng has become so famous in Liverpool and Europe, and the Chinese like them have also gained glory.

Nowadays, many foreigners come to Chinatown to eat. They almost always ask, are you a compatriot of Caesar? Then every one of them will look up and nod, yes, we are all Chinese.

Too long!

Yang Cheng shook his head, Shout again!

Okay! The waiter smiled and exited.

Yang Cheng himself was a very punctual person. He looked at the time and saw that it was almost here, so he waited patiently.

But he had just poured himself a cup of tea and before he could take a sip, the owner of the restaurant knocked on the door and came in.

Mr. Yang!

Boss Zhou! Yang Cheng stood up with a smile.

The two exchanged polite greetings and asked them to sit down.

Is something wrong? Yang Cheng asked. He often patronizes Zhouji Restaurant and has chatted with the owner here several times, but this is the first time he has visited like this, so Yang Cheng is a little surprised.

That's it. I wonder if you have heard about the election of the House of Commons in Liverpool? Zhou Liang asked.

Yang Cheng nodded, Of course, this is a big deal. It just has nothing to do with football.

Zhou Liang nodded, It's a big deal. Originally, we businessmen had no business here, but since the establishment of this China Town, we have finally found a place. Now we all hope that someone can stand up and protect our interests. , hugging us Chinese together.

Yang Cheng poured Zhou Liangye a cup of tea. After he stopped, he couldn't help but nodded, This is a good thing.

Yes, so we plan to jointly elect someone to run for election as a member of the House of Commons. Zhou Liang said with a smile.

You know, no Chinese has successfully participated in politics in the UK before. This is the first time. Zhou Liang was excited. After all, someone could lead them, but he also knew that it was difficult.

But to run for election as a member of the House of Commons, you have to join a political party. Yang Cheng frowned.

Participating in politics is not something you can just talk about casually.

We know that there is a compatriot in Chinatown who is a policeman. He has been in Liverpool for many years and has been a member of the Conservative Party for some years. We plan to help him campaign. Zhou Liang said with a smile.

Yang Cheng understood immediately, nodded and said: Okay, if you need my help if you need anything, just ask, if I can do it, I will definitely help!

Great! Zhou Liang clapped his hands. He had long heard that Yang Cheng was in Germany and Italy and often helped local Chinese people, but he had never participated in politics. Now he is willing to stand up and help. That matter It's much more convenient.

You know, having helped Liverpool win the league championship, Yang Cheng's status in the eyes of local Liverpool fans is very high, and what they are fighting for is just a seat as a member of the city's House of Commons.

With Mr. Yang's support, we will get twice the result with half the effort! Zhou Liang secretly praised with a smile.

This is what I should do! Yang Cheng said, they are all his compatriots, and what he can do is to stand up and appeal, because he is not from Liverpool at all, and is not even qualified to vote. Can he specifically The selection depends on their usual influence and ability, right?

Then I won't disturb your meal! Zhou Liang stood up after getting the answer he wanted, Today's meal is my treat. Mr. Yang, please don't be polite to me. After saying that, he didn't Giving Yang Cheng a chance to refuse, he backed out.

As soon as Zhou Liang left, Lin Mo and Ye Wen arrived on the back.

In addition to them, Su Maozhen, who wanted to study under Yang Cheng, Li Tie, who played for Everton, and Sun Jihai, who played for Manchester, also came to Chinatown one after another. They heard Yang Cheng talk about the Chinese people wanting to Everyone clapped their hands in support of running for the city's House of Commons member.

It is rare for a group of people to get together. Although they are all Chinese, Yang Cheng is a top European coach, while Li Tie and Sun Jihai are bench players who cannot play in their respective teams and do not have much contact with each other. , but now that they are together, Yang Cheng does not have the airs of a top-notch coach at all. He greets them very warmly, and they have become familiar with each other.

To be honest, you don't know that in Everton, what everyone talks about the most is Caesar! Li Tie, Yang Cheng's rival, introduced interesting anecdotes about the team, Especially the Everton players. , I hate you so much, when I heard that Liverpool won the championship, I just wanted to swallow you up!

Yang Cheng burst out laughing, Honestly, have you ever scolded me?

How can you? Li Tie immediately shook his head, I really think you are bringing glory to our countrymen!

After hearing this, a group of people nodded vigorously, especially those who played in Europe such as Lin Mo and Li Tie. They knew Yang Cheng's influence in Europe.

By the way, Yang Cheng, do you remember Arteta? Li Tie asked with a smile.

Yang Cheng nodded. When he couldn't buy Alonso, he wanted to lure Arteta. In the end, the guy switched to Real Sociedad for his girlfriend. Later, he was loaned to Everton during the winter break. Yang Cheng also doesn't like to be rejected, so he chose Carrick during the winter break.

He regrets it so much now. He keeps mumbling regrets in my ears all day long, saying that if he had joined Liverpool, he would have done whatever he wanted now. I think he would almost tear his head off with regret!

Li Tie's words made everyone present burst into laughter.

A group of compatriots, far away in a foreign country, feel cordial to each other when chatting, joking constantly, and getting closer and closer to each other.

To be honest, Yang Cheng, please give me and Haizi some advice, can we still be in the Premier League? After almost eating, the group of people were chatting more, Li Tie asked somewhat sentimentally.

Yang Cheng glanced at the two of them and nodded: Okay!

Really? Li Tie couldn't believe it, and Sun Jihai also raised his head and looked at Yang Cheng with concern.

I would never lie about this kind of thing! Yang Cheng became serious, Sun Jihai's strength can definitely be the main force in Manchester City, but he doesn't have much advantage. Our talents are not as good as others, so we have to work hard. Rely on hard work, stable status and work ethics to earn the main position.

Everyone nodded in unison. Yang Cheng was considered a very diligent head coach.

Everton's situation is a bit different from Liverpool's. Moyes' collapse last season was more because of his high self-positioning. Everton did well in the 2002/03 season and almost entered the European qualification zone. He was a bit blind. , but the same mistake shouldn't happen again this season.

Arteta and Graveson will occupy the main positions, so I think if you want to play football, it's best to transfer! Yang Cheng said bluntly, and he believed Li Tie knew it himself.

Moyes is an ambitious head coach, and he will not settle for Everton's mediocrity. This season, he introduced Tim Cahill from Millwall, who is also a midfielder. Everton's midfielder is very competitive. , it is difficult for Li Tie to get a chance at Toffees.

You are only 27 years old and can definitely play in the Premier League for a few more years. Only high-level competition training can ensure competitive status. Besides, European football is a world of mature business operations. There is no betrayal. Everyone They are all planning for their own future and thinking about their own future.”

After hearing this, Li Tie nodded. It was too late for him to make a decision, and the transfer market had not yet closed.

I will think about it carefully! Li Tie was a little lonely. After all, when he came to Europe, the first team he played for was Everton.

Chinese people actually value feelings very much.

Now that he had said this, Yang Cheng looked at Su Maozhen.

I have also arranged that after you sign up for the coaching class, you will directly join the Melwood coaching staff. However, I cannot directly arrange you to be around. You can only engage in some comparisons like the most ordinary coaches. It’s a basic job, but you can be exposed to all aspects of the club, including Kirkby’s youth training, as well as some first-team training projects, tactical analysis meetings, etc.”

Su Maozhen understands that Yang Cheng's coaching staff is top-notch in the world, let alone in the Premier League. Paul Bayer, Tim Hank, Benitez and others are among the top. Professional, although he used to play football, he has just started to learn how to coach.

A coaching team is actually a place that emphasizes strength. If Yang Cheng puts Su Maozhen in it, there will definitely be no problem, but if he cannot help, he will be looked down upon and ostracized, which will be even more detrimental to him.

It's better to study down-to-earth and start from the most basic things. Although the duties assigned to him by Yang Cheng are very tiring and there are many things to do, on the other hand, you can think of it this way. The more things you do, the more things you will come into contact with and you will learn a lot. There are many things.

If you can survive two or three years, I can guarantee that you can find a job in any European team! Yang Cheng said very confidently.

He is qualified to make such a judgment, and no one will doubt that he is bragging because he is Caesar.

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After finishing the meal, Lin Mo and Ye Wen certainly refused to give up this opportunity to be close to the water. They immediately grabbed Yang Cheng and asked for an exclusive interview, saying that they would take it back to China for publication.

As for the others, they dispersed after finishing their meal.

After finishing these tasks, Yang Cheng sent Ye Wen and Lin Mo to the hotel, and then returned to Melwood.

Paul Bayer has arranged Su Maozhen's job according to Yang Cheng's instructions, and the club will also give him a part-time contract at this time. He can receive a salary. Although it is not comparable to that of a full-time coach, At least there is no need to worry about his expenses during his time at Liverpool.

After completing these things, Yang Cheng began to devote himself wholeheartedly to preparations for the season.

On August 14th, the drumbeat of the Premier League started, and the opening match was scheduled to be at the White Hart Lane Stadium in London. Tottenham Hotspur faced the Red Army Liverpool at home.

Santini has been working on Tottenham's defense throughout the summer, and the team does have powerful Premier League stars such as Ledley King and Steve Carr. In addition, he has put in ironwork at his home court. The barrel-like defensive counterattack tactics caused Liverpool to suffer a helpless draw in the first round of the league.

1:1, Liverpool took the lead in scoring by Drogba, but then Liverpool could not attack for a long time. In an impatient mood, Tottenham Hotspur used Defoe's counterattack to equalize the score in the second half. After that, Liverpool frequently made fierce attacks, but Hard to work.

With a 1:1 draw, Liverpool's start to the Premier League was not satisfactory.

Yang Cheng was very open-minded about this draw.

Everyone knows that the first few rounds of the league are difficult to play because the players have just gone through a long period of relaxation and preparation, and their bodies have not been able to adapt to the rhythm of the season. In addition, with the coming and going of teams in the summer, it will inevitably be affected.

“I don’t have much to say about this draw, because we had the advantage on the field. It’s just a pity that the opponent’s defense was very good and we couldn’t convert the advantage into goals, that’s all.

As if to confirm this, there were 6 draws among the 10 games in the first round of the Premier League, 5 of which were 1:1, and one was a 2:2 draw between Middlesbrough and Newcastle at home.

In the most watched highlight of the first round, Chelsea defeated Ferguson's Manchester United 1:0 at home with Gudjohnsen's goal, and Arsenal defeated Everton 4:1 away. The Gunners also relied on this A big win and temporarily at the top of the list.

After a week of rest, Liverpool defeated visiting Manchester City 2-0 at home and won their first win of the season.

Chelsea narrowly defeated Birmingham 1:0 away from home, Manchester United defeated Norwich 2:1 at home, and Arsenal defeated Middlesbrough 5:3 at home. The four most watched teams in the Premier League this season that are qualified to compete for the championship all won.

On the 25th, in the third round of the Premier League, Liverpool defeated Portsmouth 4:0 at home. After returning from the Athens World Cup, Ronaldinho immediately started the starting lineup. Liverpool's main lineup of last season was reorganized, and the Red Army immediately resumed its powerful attack. With the strength, the Trident exploded with amazing offensive power and bloodbathed their opponents at home.

Arsenal and Chelsea also both won. The two teams led the Premier League standings from the beginning, while Manchester United once again received a draw. Ferguson was held to a 0:0 home draw by Everton, and the scene was very embarrassing.

After the third round of the league, Liverpool went to Monaco to participate in the European Super Cup.

Last season's European champions, Boertu's lineup fell apart this summer. Facing the Liverpool coached by Yang Cheng, they didn't even have the strength to parry. They were beaten 4:1 by the powerful offensive Liverpool. Quares was the last one. Ma's exquisite goal in the 87th minute saved Boltu from an embarrassment.

After winning the European Super Cup, Liverpool also achieved five crowns. This also caused countless media to report on Liverpool, believing that this team is embarking on a road of comprehensive recovery, especially Yang Cheng's transformation of the Red Army. , and it puts Liverpool back on the right path of development.

After the Super Cup, Yang Cheng stayed in Monte Carlo because the draw for the European Champions Cup group stage was held here, so he decided to stay and attend the draw ceremony.

This time UEFA was very kind. Looking at the 8 groups, there was no dead group. Moreover, they did not coincidentally arrange a confrontation between old enemies for Yang Cheng this time. Instead, he was the Champions League champion last season. , Boertu and Chelsea were drawn together. Mourinho faced his old club, which was considered a gimmick.

Each group is divided into strong and weak groups. Liverpool met Monaco, Olympiacos and Deportivo La Coruna. It should be considered a relatively balanced group. After all, this is the first time Liverpool has entered the Champions League after being reorganized. Monaco is in the top. The runner-up in each season, Super Deportivo has also been a stable La Liga team over the years. There are three strong teams in the entire group.

However, the outside world generally believes that it is not difficult for Liverpool to qualify. Yang Cheng is best at playing in cup competitions and is known as the king of cup competitions.

The other groups are also composed of two top league teams paired with a second-tier league team and an underdog team. For the top league giants, unless they really fall into trouble, they will really not be able to qualify. It's difficult, after all, where is the strength of the wealthy teams.

After this draw, the team ushered in two weeks of national team match days.

Yang Cheng, who is based in Liverpool, ushered in September when misfortunes never come singly. ! .