Football: Starting from being abandoned by Barcelona

The rumors about the coaching change inevitably reached the ears of Chelsea players, and at the same time, they could not be hidden from these Chelsea players.

In the locker room that day, Hazard sat next to Li Lei to change his training clothes and whispered:"Li, have you heard that the head coach is going to be fired?"

Li Lei was startled and asked softly:"What's going on? Are we really going to change the head coach?"

Hazard nodded and said:"The media has been making a fuss about it these two days, but we don't know the details. But the atmosphere in the team is indeed not right, and the coaching staff's faces are also very ugly."

Li Lei frowned:"Changing the coach now will definitely be a blow to the team, but as players, we can only trust the coaching staff's decision and do our best."

"You are right."Hazard also said worriedly:"I hope this is just speculation from the outside world and the team can get through this difficult time."

While the two were talking, other teammates also looked worried, and an indescribable low pressure filled the locker room.

Every Blues player felt a little uneasy about the upcoming decisive battle.

In this uneasy atmosphere, on April 9, in the second round of the Champions League quarter-finals, Chelsea played against Paris Saint-Germain at home.

The day before the game, head coach Mourinho said to his players:"There are a lot of rumors about me outside, but this has nothing to do with you. The point is the game at hand."

"I hope you guys focus on the field and don't be distracted by those rumors. If someone is not in good shape, I will remove them from the roster."

"We made it to the quarterfinals based on our strength, and we must advance based on our strength. In this game, I need you to give 100% of your level."

"We want to prove that it is the joint efforts of the players, not the individual coach, that have led the team to where it is today."

"I believe you can defeat your opponents and win glory for the team!"

Mourinho's tone was firm and powerful, and he regained his former determination.

As the Paris Saint-Germain bus arrived in London, the place immediately fell into the rhythm of the Champions League.

Chelsea fans also"reciprocated" and gave the Paris players a set of"treatment" that Chelsea received in Paris.

It can even be said that Premier League fans are better at"operation" in this regard, because Premier League football hooligans are famous all over the world!

Hundreds of Chelsea fans gathered outside the hotel where the Paris team stayed. They held up banners and blue flags, sang team songs, and booed from time to time.

The curtain outside the hotel The signs were filled with various slogans mocking the Paris stars, and those slogans would ring out from time to time as if they were free.

When the Paris team was training at night, the fans lit fireworks, sang and played drums to cheer, and there was a bustle outside the stadium.

After nightfall, the fans sang collectively outside the hotel, making the Paris team unable to sleep all night. If it weren't for the security guards, these fans might have rushed into the hotel.

This is the style of Premier League fans. They try to influence the opponent's psychology through various means to gain home advantage for Chelsea.

The next day, when the Paris players came to the restaurant, they all looked listless and their condition was obviously affected.

This kind of external interference or The tricks obviously worked for them as well, and even worked better.

Although the Paris team is full of stars, it is well known that their players are aging seriously.

These stars are not only on the verge of retirement, but also have less physical strength and energy than before.

A night of noise made the already exhausted Paris veterans even more discouraged. The lack of sleep recovery had a particularly big impact on them. When it came to the crucial knockout stage of the Champions League, Paris was clearly at a disadvantage.

Mourinho made full preparations for this knockout match.

Learning from the failure of the 433 formation in the last round, he once again adopted the 4231 tactical play this time.

Eto'o's comeback made Chelsea The strength of the front line has greatly increased. In comparison, Torres's condition has indeed declined.

Eto'o's physical fitness and explosive power are more suitable for dealing with Paris's tight defense.

Hazard and Li Lei on the two wingers can provide him with a steady stream of ammunition, which is the most important thing.

In the backcourt, the veteran combination of Azpilicueta and Georginho is also reassuring. Their experience can ensure the stability of the midfield and backcourt and fewer mistakes.

That night, the flow of people in London flocked to Stamford Bridge. The stadium with a capacity of more than 80,000 people was full and the stadium was hot.

Sky Sports' live camera swept across the audience, and Keane and Jones in the commentary booth began tonight's commentary work

"Welcome to watch tonight's Champions League elimination match, Chelsea vs. Paris."The atmosphere here is very warm, and all the fans are looking forward to a hearty victory," Keane said in the opening."

"That's true." Jones added,"The 1-2 defeat in the last round put a lot of pressure on the Blues, but I believe that at home, with the support of the fans, Chelsea will definitely be able to complete the turnaround."

"Mourinho has adjusted his tactics this time, and I believe it will give Paris a certain shock. He will definitely ask the players to go all out and win glory for the team.!"

"That's right, tonight is destined to be a grand event at Stamford Bridge. Let's wait and see how Chelsea performs!"

When the camera switched to the player tunnel, the two teams were queuing up to wait for their turn, and the status of the two teams formed a clear contrast.

Jones:"Oh! It seems that the Paris players are not in good condition. They look as ugly as if they had just eaten British food."

Keane: (laughing)"This shows that our fans' way of cheering them on is very successful! But British food is not that bad, Jones?"

Jones:"Okay, I admit that it's a bit too much, but in comparison, our Blues players are full of energy and look determined. You can feel their desire for victory!"

Keane:"That's right! This just reflects the power of the home court. I believe that with the encouragement of the fans and the coach, Chelsea will definitely be able to play 120% of their strength. Let's cheer for a victory!"

The camera cut back to the stadium. Following the guidance of the staff, the players began to head towards the stadium.

Keane:"It seems that Paris has not made any adjustments to the starting lineup and tactics. It is still a 4-3-3 formation, with Ibrahimovic, Cavani and Lavezzi forming a luxurious front three."

Jones:"This shows that Paris is very confident in its performance in the first round and does not think it is necessary to make changes because of the opponent."

Keane:"But I think it is a bit arrogant and blind. Chelsea has made adjustments to its tactics, and they should also respond accordingly."

Jones:"I agree with you. This may become Paris's weak point tonight. In contrast, Mourinho's flexibility and response ability are better."