Football: Starting from being abandoned by Barcelona

"Hey, Jason, when these main players return to the team, the first thing we should do is to arrange for them to have a physical examination, okay?" Mourinho said to his assistant after reading the list.

"Yes, sir!"

"Also, has the report on the players purchased in the winter transfer window been submitted? Oh my God! Our bench is too thin."

"With the wave of injuries coming, what will happen to the future games? And the Christmas points race is coming soon, I don’t want to lose the good results I have now!"

"I have submitted the report on the winter transfer window to the club's top management."

"We really need to strengthen our bench depth to cope with the personnel rotation in the future schedule."Jason said while looking through the data.

"It is suggested that we look for one or two experienced veterans from La Liga who can directly help our first team."

"Forget it, go and arrange the players' physical examinations first! Regarding the transfer of players, I will talk to the club's top management. We don't have much time!"After Mourinho finished speaking, he picked up the phone and called

"Hello Emenalo, I am Mourinho. I want to ask how the reinforcement work in the winter transfer window is going? We are running out of time and the team urgently needs to strengthen the bench depth."

"Well, I've seen the transfer target report Jason submitted......."

Emenalo paused and continued

"However, there is a problem now! The team director Marina has a different opinion! You also know that she used to be the secretary of the boss Abramovich. Now they have different opinions on your proposed transfer."

"What? Marina and Abramovich have different opinions on the transfer?"

Mourinho frowned and said,"They shouldn't forget how critical the team is now."

"The league ranking has risen, and the Champions League group stage is clear. We must seize the opportunity to further strengthen the team.!"

"I have read the report submitted by Jason. We need to bring in one or two experienced veterans to directly strengthen the first team."

"This is a different direction from Marina's proposal to introduce young potential new stars."

"Now is not the time to invest in youth training and long-term planning! We need immediate improvement. We are about to enter the intensive winter season, and we need immediate combat power. Mourinho said with some emotion

"Marina was just the boss's secretary before, she and Abramovich don't know enough about football operations. This is a very critical time, they shouldn't mess with the transfer issue.!"

"I must communicate with the club's top management as soon as possible to get their full support in bringing in some veteran players."

"Please help me follow up on Jason's medical examination and remember to ask the doctor to issue a report as soon as possible. Mourinho said to the team director Emenalo.

It was obvious that the winter transfer plan did not go as planned, which annoyed Mourinho.

"Oh! Mario, stay calm, you can't talk to your boss like that! Your tone is too aggressive! I will take the initiative to explain to my boss!"Emenalo persuaded

"You are right, Emenalo. I was too impatient. I should have calmed down and communicated with the boss. Mourinho took a deep breath and calmed down a little.

"I understand Marina and the others' ideas, but I still think that what is most needed now is to bring in one or two star veterans to directly improve the team's strength."

"Could you please speak to Abramovich on my behalf? Communicate with him in a gentle tone. We must reach a consensus as soon as possible before the transfer window closes."

"I also want to thank you for your continued support, Emenalo. As a manager, you understand better than anyone how critical the team's current situation is."

"Please help me talk to the boss in detail and try to get him to accept the coaching staff's transfer suggestions."

"Please believe that we are absolutely considering the best interests of the team."

"Thank you very much, Emenalo, looking forward to your good news."

After hanging up the phone, Mourinho sighed deeply.

Looking up at the lawn outside the window, he thought to himself:"It's different, everything is different! Maybe it's a wrong choice to coach again this time!"

After a day of rest, Li Lei recovered again.

When he just arrived at the training base, he was arranged by the staff to have a physical examination, which felt a little inexplicable.

When he came to the medical building, there was a long line in the hall.

Li Lei saw captain Terry coming out from inside, so he shouted:"Captain Terry, what are we doing for a sudden collective physical examination?"

Terry turned around and saw Li Lei, and explained:"Ah, it was arranged by the coaching staff to monitor the physical condition of the players and prevent injuries."

"We had a busy schedule recently, and everyone had some minor physical problems. The coaching staff asked us to have a physical examination and then develop a special rest plan."

"Don't worry, this is all routine. I just had a physical examination and it's just a minor strain. I will recover soon."

"Don't worry, check your body carefully to make sure there is no problem. You will still be needed in the subsequent training and competitions!"

Terry smiled gently, patted Li Lei on the shoulder, and left the hospital.

"Young man, you are in good health, without any injuries or illnesses. Keep it up!" Doctor Leon, who was in charge of the test, said to Li Lei with a smile.

"Thank you, sir!" Li Lei hurriedly thanked him.

After finishing the test, he went to the training ground to continue training.

"Hi! Li, how are you?"After seeing his friend coming to the training ground, De Bruyne came to Li Lei and asked

"Very good! No problem at all!"Li Lei patted his chest and said

"Hey! I thought I finally got a chance to start!"De Bruyne said with pretended sadness

"Haha, I feel relieved to see that you are fine. Before Li Lei could reply, he started laughing.

"I thought there was something wrong with your physical examination, so you are the starting player. It seems I have to wait a little longer.!"

""Don't worry, Lao De, I'm in good health, it's too early for you to replace me!""

The two of them were joking with each other, and the other players on the field also arrived and started training.

"Okay, enough joking, it's time for training, I have to perform well to prevent the coach from changing his mind.!"

"But Kevin, you have to perform well these days and seize the opportunity!"

Li Lei made a face, did warm-up activities with De Bruyne, and devoted himself to today's training.

Three days later, Chelsea visited St. James Park to challenge Newcastle United.

Due to Chelsea's recent serious injury problems, head coach Mourinho had to make a big change in this away game against Newcastle.

Many main players such as Li Lei, Lampard and Torres did not enter the game list.

Instead, some substitutes and youth players in good condition, such as Kevin De Bruyne, were replaced. At the first moment of the game, Chelsea's lineup changes exposed the problem.

Due to lack of tacit understanding and lack of cooperation, the team's offensive rhythm was obviously affected, and many mistakes occurred.

The final result of this game can be imagined. In the end, Chelsea lost the game 0:2.