Football: Starting from the Ronaldo Template

Chapter 300 Liverpool players' ambitions
On April 4, the warm-up for the Manchester derby has not yet dissipated, and Manchester is still shrouded in a fiery atmosphere.

The logo of the winner is hung on landmark buildings such as the city tower.

Liverpool training base.

Klopp yelled towards the pitch: "Press faster. Didn't you watch yesterday's game? How did Manchester United press?"

Upon hearing this, the three Red Arrows gritted their teeth and pressed forward, snatching the ball back from the White Team, and then launching a quick counterattack.

Firmino paused for a moment.

He waited until Salah got into position and then sent a precise through ball.

The Egyptian Pharaoh shot directly into the near corner!
Salah's shaggy hair kept shaking, and he wiped the sweat from his forehead and said: "We are now three points behind Manchester United and only two points behind Manchester City. We still have hope of winning the championship."

In fact, for Liverpool, the best situation is a draw between the two teams, and the second best situation is that Manchester United beats Manchester City.

After all, if Manchester City gets three points, Liverpool can only hope that Manchester City loses two games if they want to reverse the situation and win the championship, but that kind of thing is basically impossible to happen.

"There are two Champions League games in early May. We must put enough pressure on Manchester United so that they will make mistakes in the last few league games."

Mane also joined the discussion.

He chose to join Liverpool because of the high salary and the championship.

But is there a champion so far?

No, let alone the most prestigious competitions such as the Premier League and the Champions League, there are not even the Carabao Cup, FA Cup, Community Shield, etc.

"Well, now we have 23 more goals than Manchester United. As long as Manchester United loses one of their games, we can top the league standings."

Arnold's eyes were full of anticipation.

After all, compared to Manchester City, Liverpool hates Manchester United more.

Because the feud between the two teams has gone beyond football and concerns the city, industry and personal dignity.

Last season, when Chu Feng was still playing as a winger, he said in an interview with the media shortly after the Red Devils derby: "Trent's offensive ability is not bad, but his defensive level is not good. Do you know the famous Route 66 in the United States? It is wide enough for six cars to drive side by side."

Later, the nickname "Route 66" was widely spread by European fans.

Arnold was furious about this.

It’s not that he didn’t think about fighting back on social media, but he racked his brains and had no idea what to say.

Because they just need to throw out a highlight that is passed.

Any sophistry pales in the face of facts.

"The Manchester United players may not be able to recover from the game the day after tomorrow. I hope Chelsea can stop them."

Van Dijk said this, but he was not very sure in his heart.

Everyone in the football world knows that Chelsea is about to explode. There are endless problems such as chaos in the locker room and players not renewing their contracts. They were just tied by Burnley in the last round.

Instead of expecting Chelsea to stop Manchester United, it is better to expect Huddersfield.

"Okay, don't worry about others, the most important thing is to be yourself."

Klopp said seriously.

At the end, he showed the tactical board again: "After the verification of the previous few games, the effect of letting Mane play as a false nine is very good. Salah and Origi, you two have to complete all the processes before advancing, and the last pass will be given to Firmino, while Mane, you just need to wait and be responsible for the final impact."

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The Premier League is not just the world of Guardiola and Mourinho. Klopp is also a famous tactical master in football, and his transformation of Liverpool is nearing completion.

If Coutinho hadn't left suddenly, this work should have been completed long ago.

Klopp sighed silently and said to the Liverpool players: "Next, we will continue to improve our tactics and strive to build an overall movement framework before the Champions League semi-finals."

"As for defense, we don't need to devote too many resources. Virgil should keep a close eye on Chu throughout the game."

Finally, Klopp muttered in a low voice: "Manchester United can beat Manchester City with high pressing, but this tactic has no effect on us because we are more aggressive than them."

If Mourinho wants to repeat the same trick again, he doesn't mind teaching Mourinho a lesson.

When it comes to high-pressure tactics, he believes without any modesty that he is the best in football!
Seeing the head coach's confident look, the Liverpool players were also infected.

"Come on!!! Shatter Manchester United's damn championship dream!"

Arnold pumped his fist and shouted excitedly.
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The Manchester United players, who are missed by the Liverpool players, are taking an ice bath at the training base.

"In yesterday's match against Manchester City, I ran a full 9.7 kilometers, breaking my career record!"

Maguire leaned back in the bathtub, taking credit with a smug look on his face.

"A full 9.7 kilometers? You really have the nerve to say that. Do you know Chu's data?"

Political Commissar Ai knew that he had run little, so he moved Chu Feng out.

When everyone looked over, Political Commissar E revealed the answer: "I ran 55 kilometers in 9.4 minutes, which is almost higher than yours in the whole stadium!"

"How can we be the same?" Maguire argued unconvinced.

"Well, I ran 11 kilometers. I am also a central defender." After David Luiz finished speaking, the bathroom fell into silence.

"Don't always make fun of Harry. As a central defender, it's not good for him to run too much." Chu Feng smiled and cleared the ball for Maguire.

Maguire smiled and said, "Chu still understands me!"

"By the way, has the club said when they will renovate the base? I'm not going to say it's on par with the rich like Manchester City, but there can't always be problems!"

Mahrez suddenly felt a little resentful.

During Manchester's coldest months, the base's hot water system had problems, forcing them to go home and shower.

He almost froze to death once.

In fact, many players have complained about this before. After all, the Carrington training base is too old. It has been 1995 years since 24.

"I heard that the club is planning to build a new training base." Political Commissar E had a wide range of information, but he changed the subject: "But it's definitely not our turn, so let's just be patient."

Everyone chatted idly, enjoying the quiet time after the victory.

The next day.

Chu Feng walked into the cafe in the training base and found Mendes already sitting inside waiting.

"This is the new contract Manchester United has prepared for you."

Mendes handed over a contract and then briefly analyzed it: "Because you are already the top salary in the Premier League, there is not much room for improvement, and you are also limited by the salary cap. So I think we should start with endorsements and bonuses, especially the share of jerseys and portraits."

Chu Feng took the contract and read it carefully.

Although he had not studied relevant legal knowledge, he knew that Mendes would not cheat him. After all, their interests were tied together.

Moreover, after some recent contact, he found that Mendes was quite good.

Mendes will take care of all the off-court stuff so he can focus on the game.

Leave professional matters to professionals.

"Just do as you say."

Chu Feng believed in Mendes' ability, and then added: "By the way, we need a few more places for youth training players."

"Don't worry, I have discussed this matter with Huaxia in advance. They will send several outstanding children for trial training in the near future. Maybe you will be able to see them in the Premier League in a few years."

Mendes said with a smile.

"I hope so." Chu Feng nodded.

Chinese football currently has many chronic problems that need to be solved and is still in a stage of reconstruction. The process of revival will certainly be a long one.

"Why don't you go to Italy?"

Chu Feng didn't think too much and asked casually.

"Juventus was eliminated from the Champions League, and Chris's lawsuit is over. I will be staying in the UK for the time being."

Mendes thought of Ronaldo and his temples swelled again.

Eliminated from the Champions League, fourth in the scorer list
The statistics are not too impressive. After all, Ronaldo is 34 years old, and according to the standards of football players, he has entered the end of his career. It is good to have such a performance, but there is no hope for the Ballon d'Or this season.

There is no doubt about it.

So Mendes no longer hesitated and gave all the resources in his hands to Chu Feng.

"Chu, are you sure you can win the league and Champions League titles?"

Mendes suddenly said.

You should know that Messi has won the La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup titles, and is also the winner of the La Liga Golden Boot Award.

If he wins the America's Cup again, it's hard to say who will win the Golden Ball.

But if Chu Feng can win the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup, he will create the first five-crown champion in Premier League history.

There is naturally no suspense about the Golden Globe Award.

"To be honest, the league is more certain. Chelsea, Huddersfield and Cardiff City are all limited in strength and should not pose too much of an obstacle."

Chu Feng did not pretend to be modest. "But it is really difficult to win the Champions League. No one dares to make a conclusion in advance whether we can make it through the semi-final against Liverpool."

"Indeed." Mendes agreed.

Liverpool is third in the Premier League standings and has very good strength in itself. Coupled with its simple and direct tactics, it is often stronger in cup competitions.

Even though Manchester United won the first two Red Derbys, the process was extremely difficult.

"Chris mentioned to me before that maybe in two or three years, he would consider returning to Manchester United and maybe you could become teammates."

Seeing that the topic was a bit dull, Mendes made a joke.

But only Mendes himself knows how much of it is true and how much is false.

"My position coincides with his."

Chu Feng didn't make his words clear, but his meaning was very clear.

I can't give up my position, and Ronaldo certainly won't compromise. How can the two of them be teammates?
Do we have to learn Real Madrid's double center forward system?
That means I have to assist Ronaldo.

"Haha, just a joke, you two are really not suitable."

Mendes smoothed things over.

Afterwards, the two discussed some contract details, waved goodbye and left the cafe.

The day before the game against Chelsea.

Chu Feng came to the University of Manchester and finished his last subject.

Modern football economics

The core theory is that the most important commodity is the players.

In fact, he has been a little negligent in his studies recently, but fortunately, with the care of a substitute teacher, he did not face the embarrassing situation of failing a course.

"I'm going to Spain for a conference tomorrow. Do you have any gift you want?"

Maria and Chu Feng walked side by side on the campus.

"Hmm, how about some Spanish ham? The one that Auntie brought last time tasted pretty good."

Chu Feng didn't want anything in particular.

"That ham is my father's treasure. Iberia only produces more than a thousand hams every year. You can't buy it unless you reserve it several years in advance."

Maria's bell-like laughter rang out, "You ate a lot that day, and he was really distressed afterwards."

"Ahem, was there anything wrong with your uncle after you went back home yesterday?" Chu Feng coughed lightly twice.

After the game ended the day before yesterday, he didn't dare to look for Guardiola, for fear that the other party would misunderstand him.

After all, their relationship is complicated.

"Just keep replaying the game and keep saying he's going to 'finish you off'!"

Maria's eyebrows curved.

She thought Guardiola would be very sad, but in fact it was not as expected.

But it’s normal to think about it.

How could Guardiola give up easily? He still wants to lead Manchester City to establish the Blue Moon Dynasty.

As he said before.

No one will be lucky forever, and maybe the next lucky person will be Manchester City instead of Manchester United.

"I'm looking forward to that day."

Chu Feng said seriously.

Respecting your opponent is respecting yourself. He does not deny that Manchester City is getting stronger, but Manchester United will not stand still.

After all, football is a sport that relies on strength.
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After a few minor episodes, it was April 4th, the third to last round of the Premier League.

Manchester United vs Chelsea!
Old Trafford.

"Chelsea's habit of quickly passing through the midfield and directly attacking the strikers is very similar to us."

Mourinho pointed to the tactics board.

"But their fast-paced style of play was very crude, the midfielders' passes were not accurate, and the strikers' ability to seize opportunities was limited, so they could not pose much threat to us."

"The consequence is that the midfield attack can't be improved, and the defense can't be withdrawn."

"So we just have to hold our ground defensively and wait for them to make a mistake and then we can counterattack."

"Everyone just needs to be careful about Hazard."

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Mourinho didn't say much.

In his eyes, Chelsea posed no threat, and as long as the Manchester United players played steadily, scoring a goal was only a matter of time.

"do you know?"

Maguire turned into a gossip boy, "Hazard will transfer to Real Madrid next season. I heard that they have reached an agreement."

The locker room suddenly became lively.

Mourinho did not stop everyone from chatting and relaxing before the game, which might help them perform better.

"And Barcelona has taken a fancy to Willian. Why does it feel like Chelsea is going to reorganize?"

Mahrez couldn't help but complain.

The Egyptian political commissar looked at Mourinho and said, "Boss, did Chelsea look for you?"

Given Abramovich's personality, Sarri will have to be sacked at the end of the season, and the selection of Chelsea's new coach has become a thorny issue.

"Me? I'm definitely not going back."

Mourinho shook his head.

He actually received an invitation, but how could he possibly go?
After all, it's not easy to be the head coach of Chelsea.

From the "tinker" Ranieri to the "most special one" Mourinho, Chelsea has changed 16 head coaches in less than 13 years!
"I heard Lampard is coming back."

Political Commissar Egypt suddenly said something.

Valencia smiled and said secretly: "Chelsea will be finished next season, and it is estimated that they will not even be able to keep their place in the European Cup."

When the staff came to remind them, Chu Feng interrupted everyone's chat.

"Let's go, take Chelsea!"

(End of this chapter)