Football's No. 1 Prodigal Son

The winter transfer window is over, and Manchester City has only sold one Dacourt, and has not introduced any players. However, Dacourt's playing time will be divided between Fabregas and Barton, and it will not have any impact on the team. As time goes by, everyone's attention is gradually focused on the next highlight. Manchester City will challenge Chelsea away! This game is not only a duel between the two rich, but also a battle between the first and second teams in the standings. Chelsea is now four points ahead of Manchester City. If he can beat Manchester City, the points gap between the two sides will expand to seven points, which will be extremely beneficial for his championship; if Manchester City wins, the points gap between the two sides will narrow to one point, and the suspense of the championship will increase. What's more interesting is that Manchester City is the only team that Chelsea has lost this season. With Mourinho's personality, he must want to take revenge through this game.

The day before the game, Tuchel and Mourinho attended the pre-match press conference.

Yang Luo specifically told the German coach not to provoke the Portuguese.

If it comes to verbal battles, even if ten Tuchels are tied together, they may not be able to beat him.

So Tuchel was very obedient and didn't say a word that shouldn't be said.

But his silence doesn't mean that the Portuguese won't say anything.

When a reporter asked Mourinho what he expected from the game, the Portuguese smiled: "You should ask our opponents this question."

Tuchel was stunned and didn't say anything.

Mourinho suddenly felt a little bored. This skinny guy turned out to be a dull guy.

So he could only continue: "It seems that our opponents don't have much expectations for this game."

Tuchel looked at him and still kept silent.

Mourinho felt a little scratchy in his heart, as if he had punched cotton.

So he could only spread his hands helplessly: "It seems that you only need to ask me next. Mr. Tuchel doesn't seem to plan to say anything at the press conference."

Tuchel looked at him and nodded: "Okay."

He was just worrying about what to say, but he didn't expect Mourinho to say this, so he was just happy to be free.

Mourinho was stunned. What kind of routine is this?

He is best at verbal battles, but Tuchel directly used a retreat to advance, which killed the conversation.

The reporters at the scene all smiled. Since Mourinho came to the Premier League, he has been invincible at the press conference. Except for Ferguson and Van Gaal, he was a little restrained. He criticized all other coaches.

And this time, facing this rookie, he was rarely defeated.

This surprised them very much.

Mourinho couldn't help but look at Tuchel twice more, thinking that he would remember you.

In the following press conference, Tuchel really didn't say anything, and the whole press conference became Mourinho's one-man show.

Mourinho was also a little bored, and the press conference ended hastily.

Although the reporters didn't get anything about the technical level, Tuchel made Mourinho suffer a setback, which is worth writing about.

Yang Luo was very happy when he saw the reporters describing the press conference vividly in the newspaper.

Unexpectedly, he asked Tuchel to speak less, but achieved unexpected results.

When the two were discussing the starting lineup, Yang Luo couldn't help but joked to Tuchel: "You are the first man who made Mourinho lose face at the press conference."

Tuchel sighed: "You have caused me so much trouble. I guess Mourinho has been thinking about me."

Yang Luo glanced at him: "As long as you are his main competitor, he has been thinking about you for a long time."

Tuchel suddenly felt that he was a shield pushed up by Yang Luo.

This boss is really bad!

Soon, Manchester City's starting lineup was released.

Goalkeeper Cech, defense line Maicon, Stam, Distin, Evra, midfielder Makelele, Essien, Kaka, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Tony.

The last time they played against Chelsea, Tony performed very well, so they chose him between Torres and him.

Chelsea's starting lineup was also announced an hour before the game.

Goalkeeper Cudicini, defense Glen Johnson, Terry, Carvalho, Gallas, midfielder Dacourt, Joe Cole, Lampard, forward Duff, Joaquin and Drogba.

The classic 433 formation is also the lineup that Chelsea used to sweep the Premier League.

Although they have been weakened in three key positions, under Mourinho's guidance, their fighting power is still very strong.

Although Dacourt was bought as a temporary substitute, he has performed very well recently and has integrated well into the team.

After getting the starting lineups of both teams, Lineker couldn't help but sigh: "These two lineups really seem to have no shortcomings!"

Alan Hansen nodded: "Manchester City's midfield and frontcourt are full of talents, while Chelsea's defense is the strongest in the Premier League. This kind of spear and shield contest is really exciting."

Lineker asked the old question again: "Which side do you think is better?"

Alan Hansen smiled bitterly: "You throw this question to me again."

Lineker took it for granted: "If I don't ask you first, you will definitely ask me."

Alan Hansen rolled his eyes at him: "You still count on me for this."

But he still expressed his point of view: "As far as this game is concerned, I am more optimistic about Chelsea."

Lineker asked: "Why?"

Alan Hansen said: "Because Chelsea is the home team Fighting, and their back line is too solid. It is not easy to break Chelsea's goal at home. I remember... so far this season, they have only lost three goals at home, right? "

Lineker confirmed: "Three."

Alan Hansen shrugged: "It can be said that under normal circumstances, Chelsea is almost invincible. So I am more optimistic about Chelsea."

Lineker nodded: "I agree with your point of view. But it still depends on whether the geniuses in Manchester City's frontcourt can have a flash of inspiration. After all, the last game was a connection between Messi and Ronaldo, and they defeated Chelsea. "

Alan Hansen agreed: "Indeed, it is the occasional genius that can defeat discipline. I look forward to such a scene in this game. "

While they were chatting, the players of both sides had already started to enter the field.

Tuchel and Mourinho shook hands in a friendly manner, and Mourinho had a half-smile on his face.

Yang Luo on the side laughed in his heart. Mourinho must be thinking about Tuchel.

Just after the two sides finished the pre-match ceremony, the referee blew the whistle to start the game!

The battle of Tianwang Mountain officially started!