Starting with Milan as a central defender

"The game is over."

"Although both teams created good opportunities, it was a pity that they could not convert them into goals."

"Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain have one point each, making the qualifying situation in Group B even more confusing."

"But overall, Liverpool still has the advantage. They now have 7 points, while PSG only has 4 points."

"There are only two games left before the end of the Champions League group stage. As long as Liverpool wins another victory, they can basically lock in the qualifying spot."

"Paris, on the other hand, can only fight against the odds. They need to win consecutively against Real Madrid and Bosolif to have a chance to compete with the goal difference."

"But in football, anything can happen."

On the green field.

Verratti's eyes were dull and he fell into sorrow.

Snapped!
Ibrahimovic patted the back of Verratti's head hard and said disdainfully: "I have time to express my feelings here, why not go back and review the game. Your performance today was not very good."

Zlatan never loses confidence in himself and believes that downturns are always temporary.

Any doubters?
Then go kick their ass.

Verratti: "."

He wanted to say that he had been wronged because he was just wondering whether he should have a burger or pizza for a late night snack.

But you can't say this to Ibrahimovic, otherwise he will probably be thrown into the trash can in the locker room.

Matuidi was helpless.

He came with the belief that he would win, but he really didn't expect that Liverpool's defense was too strong.

His eyes subconsciously fell on the figure that was still fresh in his memory.

He sighed silently
Even if they don't want to admit it, Paris's probability of qualifying is still pitifully low.

side of the field.

"It's a pity that if we were all in Milan, maybe things would be different."

Silva's tone was full of regret.

"There are no ifs in the world, but it's really good to think about it. How about you come to Liverpool and we can work together to defeat those wealthy clubs?"

Qin Yun's expression froze for a moment, then he said with a smile.

He doesn't like to recall the past because it makes him sentimental.

Besides, the future is bright.
"Forget it, I am living quite comfortably in Paris and I will come to the Premier League again if I have the chance."

Silva shook his head with a wry smile, took off his jersey and handed it over.

Post-match press conference.

"We didn't play well. From a technical point of view, the offensive tactics were too single and the players were very tired."

"And we are facing a strong opponent, and any mistakes will be magnified."

"Although today's game ended in a draw, for Paris, it is no different from a defeat."

"I will take full responsibility for this."

"However, we have not lost the opportunity to advance and I hope the fans will continue to support us."

Blanco maintained his demeanor and answered coherently.

The other side.

"I think the team performed very well, especially the first 30 to 35 minutes, which can be said to be our best so far this season."

"We kept the pressure on the opponent and kept them in the box, which was impressive."

"But soon PSG's good players stepped up, showed their quality and created difficulties for us."

"Compared with the result, I am more happy to see the performance of the Liverpool players in difficult situations."

“Consistent, solid, and united!”

Rogers was in a good mood.

Physiotherapy room.

Qin Yun was lying on the bed, holding his mobile phone and concentrating on reviewing today's game.

In fact, he was not very satisfied with today's game and always felt that he did not do his job well.

Especially on the offensive end.
Without connecting his teammates, there weren't many opportunities created throughout the game.

What is the main reason?
Still defensive.

Because Liverpool's current three-center-back system emphasizes regional defense, allowing the short formation in the backcourt to move as a whole.

But it will inevitably cause efficiency losses
He had a feeling that the running abilities of Henderson and Emre Can were not fully utilized, but were instead restricted.

Qin Yun rubbed his chin and kept thinking.

How to solve the compatibility problem between the 3 central defender system and regional defense?

suddenly.

He recalled his exchange with Conte.

When the opponent launched an attack from the center and moved the ball to the right side of the team, the right wing-back quickly offered to press and interfere.

At the same time, the three central defenders move to the right as a whole to protect behind, and the left wing-back follows the back line and moves inward to protect.

Qin Yun kept deducing it in his mind.

If it can be run perfectly, it will achieve a defensive intensity that is no less than parallel 4-4-2.

And it eliminates the shortcomings caused by the structure and magnifies the advantages of Liverpool's midfielder's strong running ability and fierce fighting.

However, the difficulties in executing this defensive system are obvious, and the requirements for the three central defenders are extremely high.

All traditional defensive skills are indispensable, as well as a good awareness of assisting defense and filling positions.

Due to the increase in lateral movement, speed and physical fitness cannot be inferior.

It seems that a new targeted training plan is needed for Van Dijk.

After half an hour.

Qin Yun returned home and turned on the system attentively.

"Congratulations on completing the main mission, protecting Anfield!"

"Mission Rating: C!"

"Task reward: Paris Player Treasure Box!"

Qin Yun couldn't help but sigh.

The rewards are indeed very low-level
But if you don't win the game, your rating will definitely drop significantly.

"The treasure chest is opening"

"Congratulations on getting: Cavani's 'god-like' module!"

"Detailed explanation of the module: Your competitive status fluctuates irregularly."

Qin Yun decisively threw it into the furnace.

He doesn't want to be the spokesperson for happy football.
If there is an empty goal and no goal is scored, it will probably be engraved on the pillar of shame and become a fun topic for the fans.

late at night.

The results of the fourth round of the Champions League group stage are out.

"Two key rescues of the savior helped the Red Army draw their opponents!" 》

"Real Madrid 4-0 Bosolev, Ronaldo's hat trick leads the scorer list!" 》

"Arsenal 3-3 Anderlecht, Wenger encountered an unprecedented dismissal crisis!" 》

"Manchester City is in a downturn and lost 1-2 at home to CSKA Moscow. The qualifying situation is grim! 》

"Barcelona 2-0 Ajax, Suarez wins the first game!" 》

"AC Milan has secured its qualifying spot two rounds ahead of schedule!" 》

"Chelsea prepares for the league and draws 1-1 with Maribor in the Champions League! 》
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[There are so many draws in the fourth round! 】
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[At the critical moment, who would have thought that everyone would pull their hips together. 】
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[Why is Mourinho not on the main team? 】
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[Chelsea is in Group G, with Schalke 04 and Sporting Lisbon, so there is basically no pressure to qualify. 】
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[They must retain their strength to play in the league. As long as they can beat Liverpool, they can return to the top of the standings with a 1-point advantage. 】
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[Chelsea’s lineup is indeed solid! 】
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[It can be seen from this game that Liverpool lacks offensive points and relies too much on Qin Yun in backcourt defense. It is estimated that they will fight for a draw at most. 】
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[Trivia, Rodgers is Mourinho’s apprentice. 】

Cobham training ground.

Mourinho crossed his arms across his chest, his face as cold as frost.

If we say that the 2012/2013 season was Chelsea's baptism of doomsday declarations, it became scarred.Then, the 2013/2014 season is the dormant period for Chelsea to enter the next era.

Although there is no championship, there is endless hope.

What about now?
Chelsea has a balanced lineup and is already qualified to win the championship.

Against Liverpool, Mourinho was full of confidence.

Because Chelsea has the upper hand at the right time and place.

Firstly, it’s because Liverpool had one less day of rest than Chelsea after the Champions League.

Secondly, Stamford Bridge has always been a place that frightens visiting teams.

No one can easily take away three points from here.
And he knows Rodgers’ tactics well.

If there are no accidents, Sterling will serve as the left winger, allowing the midfielder to strengthen his long-range shooting.

At first glance, it seems that it is due to the helplessness of the forward, but in fact, it is used to break Chelsea's dense defense.

But it's a pity
He will not choose to set up a bus, but will press forward to press.

At the same time, due to the presence of Ramirez, Sterling can be locked up to the maximum extent and Liverpool's left-wing attack can be resolved.

Next, they can take advantage of the space between the three central defenders of Liverpool's defense and frequently deliver threatening balls.

Use attack to control attack!

Then make adjustments based on the situation.

There are two most difficult propositions in the football world.

The first one is how to break the bus.

The other is to guess Mourinho's heart.

His tactical changes are definitely among the best in the world.

On the green field.

Hazard catches the ball and turns.

It seemed to be dancing a deft dance.

In a flash of movement, he broke through the double-team of two defensive players and then directly made a pass.

The football dropped quickly.

Diego Costa jumped high and shook his head to attack the goal.

boom!
The football hit the net.

Very wonderful cooperation
The most important thing is the technology and diversification involved.

"Mu Yi" ten years ago.

Chelsea's style of play is tough and concise, relying on winger tactics to tear apart the opponent's defense during counterattacks, thereby paving the way for Lampard and Drogba.

Now, Mourinho, who has been outside for nearly 6 years, has richer and more modern tactical thinking.

He carefully created the "Mu Second Phase", with headers from crosses, cuts from the wing, and penetration from the middle. All kinds of offensive routines can be picked up at your fingertips.

Not only did they achieve the impressive result of 21 unbeaten games in all competitions in the new season, but they also had a 10-game unbeaten start in the league and even had the opportunity to break the club's 79-year-old record.

A truly invincible army!

at the same time.

Melwood Training Base.

Tactical meeting room.

The large LED screen is playing the Chelsea match video.

Qin Yun silently drew a formation diagram on his notebook and marked various arrows to connect everyone.

Chelsea's tactics are complicated!
Overall, Mourinho made two major innovations at the tactical level after his return.

The first is to put the drive at the back, let Fabregas come to the midfielder, and carry out deep organization, making it difficult for opponents to guard against.

The second is to increase the sweep of the midfielder. Oscar and Ramirez disrupt the situation in the frontcourt to reduce the pressure in the midfield and backcourt.

Qin Yun's career is still too short and he lacks a lot of competition experience to make targeted arrangements.

But that's okay.
Mourinho knows Rodgers and vice versa.

"Chelsea will form a 4-2-3-1 lineup and will have Willian come off the bench in order to limit Sterling."

"However, they have a natural weakness, which is that the defense on the right side of the ribs is weak, and there will be a disconnect under high pressure."

"So we need to make a lot of pre-emptive operations to seize the initiative in the game and catch our opponents off guard!"

Rogers tapped the screen, his eyes full of memories.

When Mourinho first landed in the Premier League to coach Chelsea, he invited him, who was still unknown at the time, to go to Stamford Bridge with him.

So Rogers first coached Chelsea's youth team, and was later promoted to reserve team coach by Mourinho.

He benefited a lot from the three years and learned a lot of knowledge.

The relationship between the two is that of both teachers and friends.
But teacher, my philosophy is different from yours. I have a reason to win this game.

Gerald’s eyes were dark and unclear.

He will always remember that painful day.

Without that mistake, Liverpool would have been almost guaranteed to win their first English top-flight title since May 1990.

But there is no if in the world.

The game against Chelsea is not just a simple league game, it is also the inner demons of the Liverpool players.

If you can't get over it, winning the championship this season can only be said to be a joke.

Qin Yun felt the dull atmosphere and continued to deduce on the draft paper.

Chelsea's backcourt triangle of Matic, Terry and Cahill are all tall, British defenders with excellent frontal interceptions, but poor turning and tracking abilities.

Therefore, it is necessary to frequently make breakthroughs and through passes in the two-costal area to confuse the opponent's defense and create opportunities for sneak attacks.

The top priority in the early and mid-term of the game is to quickly establish an advantage.

Two days later.

Premier League day is here.

Countless people's attention is focused on west London.

The Liverpool FC bus travels along the meandering Thames River, leaving the breeze and dust behind to welcome a new beginning.

Qin Yun looked out through the car window and saw countless scenes flashing before his eyes.

Summer 2003.

English football has undergone a huge change that shocked the world. Abramovich's "Eclipse" luxury cruise ship docked at Stamford Bridge on the Thames River.

He took over the poor and weak Blues from Ken Bates for £1.4m.

The legend begins.
Qin Yun shook his head and turned his gaze to the sparkling Thames River.

This river runs through the entire London, with a total of 214 bridges connecting the two banks.

Since ancient times, various bridges have been both recorders of history and witnesses of the future.

Tower Bridge, Millennium Bridge, Westminster Bridge.
Along the Thames, you can find a tributary called Stamford.

There is a small bridge where the King's Road crosses Fulham.

It's called Chelsea Bridge, also called Stamford Bridge.

As time goes by, it remains standing, witnessing the birth, glory and decline of that blue color.

The perspective rises.

Stamford Bridge is covered in rich blue.

Chelsea fans turned out in droves, creating an atmosphere of joy.

They like Mourinho
Because time is changing, age is changing, and faces are changing.

But the Blues spirit brought by Mourinho will never change, and they spent countless exciting nights together.

The Liverpool bus slowly drove into Stamford Bridge. (End of chapter)