Vol 2 Chapter 156: Half of death

[PS: Due to the needs of the plot, the lottery here is slightly adjusted on the basis of reality, I hope it will not affect your perception. 】
So far, Inter Milan have only lost three games in the third line this season, 0:1 loss to Siena is considered an upset, the other two are away to Juventus and Barcelona, ​​and Inter Milan’s attack this season Liguan is the best Serie A player, averaging 2.3 goals per game, especially at home. The combat power is even more horrible. At present, they have not lost at home. 0:0 draw at home to Barcelona, ​​which is enough to show that Inter has a terrible fighting power at Meazza Stadium.
Currently in the championship odds list of professional bookmakers, Inter has the third highest odds, after Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Such a strong opponent, even Bayern Munich, Manchester United and other UEFA Champions League strong teams are reluctant to meet prematurely. In an interview with the Manchester Evening News, Ferguson regarded Inter Milan as a major threat to Manchester United's impact on the summit again. Barcelona is second only to Guardiola, so Zhou Tiancheng's words came out, most of the reporters began to whisper, and a few Milan reporters, his face collapsed in an instant, and he looked at Zhou Tiancheng badly.
Isn't it too eye-catching?
Zhou Tiancheng is not a new Champions League. This season, he is already a "second year" in the Champions League and has experience in knockout games. He can no longer look at him with a "newborn calf".
The reporters immediately wanted to know what he thought. Chinese reporters don't think that Zhou Tiancheng deliberately wanted to gain attention. Now, he doesn't need this.
And Zhou Tiancheng's answer is very concise: "It will be played sooner or later, it is better to touch the strong team early. It is easier to change first and then difficult, and the latter is more beneficial to us."
This revelation is full of confidence, and I don't see any worry about "in case I can't advance."
A few Milan reporters showed a sneering look, not Inter Milan in their eyes? well! With this mentality this season, the dead one playing against Inter Milan is uglier than one!
Instead, they now hope that the draw will be as Zhou Tiancheng wishes, and would like to see his expression after losing.
On the second day, Milan’s big and small media summarized the rematch group match, and also focused on Zhou Tiancheng’s post-match interview. It is worth mentioning that the news section of the official website of Inter Milan used "Giant Ant to Challenge the Elephant" In response to the title, it was full of satire on Schalke—although they have done well in the past few years, but in the eyes of Inter, who had pioneered the
Great International Era
, it was only a slightly larger ant that challenged itself. Yu giant ant challenges the elephant, the mantis arm becomes the car.
There is also a response from coach Mourinho below this article: "Our team is confident to challenge the pinnacle. No opponent is enough to stop us. Zhou hopes to fight us? This is indeed a very good opponent. They are Win the biggest group first!"
The implication is that Schalke is the weakest of all the first teams!
Inter Milan's response immediately radiated from Italy at the fastest speed, and naturally, it was received by the German media for the first time.
This time even Magath was interested in Zhou Tiancheng's remarks: "Zhou, how confident do you think we meet Inter Milan?"
Zhou Tiancheng smiled and told the truth in front of Magath: "I don't know, I haven't fought them."
Magath looked at him suspiciously, and Zhou Tiancheng knew that Magath wanted to ask why did you feel so confident in front of the media, only to listen to Zhou Tiancheng and then said: "Although I have not played against Inter Milan, they have big names The star, experienced Mourinho, is unlikely to expect them to get out early. If we want to go further than last season, we will meet them sooner or later. Since we can’t hide, it’s better to go earlier Come on. And the lottery hasn’t started yet. We won’t necessarily be able to meet them, so, sir, you’re just kidding me in front of the media.

Zhou Tiancheng didn't take it too seriously, but he didn't know that his teammates bet on him in private.
The traditional media and new media of Gelsenkirchen have been brought to the rhythm by Zhou Tiancheng's remarks. It seems that the core of the team has said so. It is really just around the corner to win the championship.
Players are naturally impossible to be unaffected, so in the locker room of the training ground, it was Hevedus who first proposed, just bet on one, and then whether they will win Inter Milan, the odds are not lost One, if you win, one loses ten.
Rakitic wondered how the odds differed so much, Hevedes went back in one sentence: Do you want to play against Inter Milan?
As a central defender, he naturally does not want to face Inter Milan's luxurious offensive line.
"I think it's good to meet Inter Milan. I don't think Zhou's statement is wrong. I'll die one or the other... I bet two hundred Euros and bet against Inter Milan." Rakitic took the lead in expressing his support.
"Actually, I don't want to touch Inter Milan, but the small odds are high, the wages are low, there is no way, I can only beat the high odds, I also come to support Zhou." Matip now has an average monthly salary of only 10,000 euros, the first line The team rookie is treated like this. If this is a gamble, the income will be paid for most of the year, which is very attractive to him.
"I also bet Inter Milan." Jiang Hao will naturally not hesitate, in this regard, he unconditionally believes in Zhou Tiancheng.
"Even if I don't, Inter Milan is not a good choice." Westman chose the other side.
"It's the same with me. It's us who hit the abuse." Neuer and Westman united.
Offensive players basically want to win Inter Milan, killing the giants is the hero, and several main guards and goalkeepers are unwilling.
"Oh, Zhou, will you come?" Zhou Tiancheng just finished training with a positioning ball and returned to the locker room to pick up things. Hevedus asked immediately.
"What's coming?"
"Everyone bets on what you said that day. Can we win Inter Milan, win one and lose ten, and lose one and lose one. You also come to one, but you said it."
Zhou Tiancheng was a little surprised, shook his head decisively: "You guys play, but first say yes, don't come to me if you lose."
...
The day after the UEFA Champions League group stage was over, UEFA hosted the draw at the headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, at exactly 5 pm Berlin time. After everyone finished training, they did not leave immediately, and all ran to the base lounge. There is a big TV where you can watch the lottery live-according to the "bookmaker" of Hevedus, whoever wins and loses, cashes on the spot, no one wants to play.
Zhou Tiancheng was naturally pulled away, but he knew that regardless of whether he could win, his image in the hearts of some teammates would be affected...
The draw ceremony was still presided over by UEFA Secretary-General David Taylor, but this time the draw guest was quite a big name: David Beckham. The football fans who had played for Manchester United and Real Madrid were fascinated. After leaving Bernabeu, they went to the Los Angeles Galaxy of the Major League. At present, due to AC Milan's difficulties, Leonardo chose to loan this legendary midfielder to solve the team's troubles.
The draw of the top 16 still follows the two basic principles of cross-matching and the non-match of the same country league team. After drawing the upper and lower half areas corresponding to their respective numbers, the next step is the return of the specific team.
The most exciting moment is here!
The first of the eight teams in each group are Bordeaux, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Schalke 04, Florence, Barcelona, ​​Sevilla and Arsenal. Bayern Munich, Moscow Central Army, AC Milan, Chelsea, Lyon, Inter Milan, Stuttgart, Olympiacos.
Beckham only took two rounds, and the draw came to the first climax. In the second half, AC Milan and Manchester United met!
As soon as the result came out, there was applause on the scene, and Beckham smiled. The current team and their famous old club have been drawn together!
German TV station 2 explained Marcel Lef jokingly: "AC Milan was really unlucky, the league was suppressed by Inter Milan, Leonardo put the treasure all in the UEFA Champions League, but the sixteenth round encountered the ingenious Ferguson …The man who is eager to solve problems for the team may be digging for him, haha!"
Leonardo was sitting in his villa, watching the TV screen, sweating and sweating. Now that the league hopes are getting smaller and smaller, Galliani clearly told him that the Champions League is his last chance, and he must come up with convincing results. , But he did not expect a huge pit to be dug by his players.
AC Milan placed in the second half, followed by Inter Milan was also drawn, also in the second half.
The person standing in front of the TV was not calm. Zhou Tiancheng heard that several of his teammates were calling after Inter Milan was drawn out: "Schalke! Schalke!"
He really wanted to say that he was excited about the wool, as for winning a small bet.
In fact, he regretted it a bit and didn't want to draw with Inter Milan in the second half. Already have Manchester United and AC Milan, this second half is a bit scary!
"Haha, Inter Milan! Let's see if Zhou's prediction can become a reality."
Beckham then took the Inter Milan opponent's label: G1.
La Liga team Sevilla.
"Oh! The two UEFA Champions League against the Nerazzurri's Hao array, this group of opponents is also good, you do not have to tangle Schalke and Inter Milan confrontation."
In the lounge, those who didn't make a bet could only watch their money enter the pockets of their teammates. Rakitic was silent for a moment, then suddenly turned around and said: "Chou..."
Zhou Tiancheng hurriedly got up and retreated far away from him: "Why? I said, don't find me to win or lose, it has nothing to do with me."
"No, Zhou, I just want to say... It seems that the result is not bad, Inter Milan is not easy to do."
Zhou Tiancheng thought to himself, don't be too happy, just in case Real Madrid comes again...
CCTV's studio, He Wei looked at the lottery situation and said: "Although Zhou Tiancheng is not afraid to play against the strong team, we still hope that they can go smoothly. If they can draw into the first half, it will be much easier."
Judging from the current situation, several weak teams Olympiacos and Florence are in the first half.
But the final lottery result was that Schalke's luck was not so good, they still fell into the second half, the opponent is the Russian superpower Moscow Central Army.
CCTV commentary He Wei saw this match, and immediately shouted: "Signed! For Schalke 04 is a good signing. Although the Moscow Central Army is a giant in the Russian Super League, this is the first time they have entered. In the UEFA Champions League knockout stage, although they won the UEFA Cup after the UEFA tournament reform, but the team that performed well in the UEFA Cup may not necessarily play the UEFA Champions League Sevilla is an example... Schal Ke has one more season of knockout experience than them, and has advantages in lineup and experience. Perhaps it is time for opponents to pay them tuition."
On Schalke's side, the tense expression on everyone's face receded quickly, high-five each other thanks for good luck.
A group of people was celebrating. The door of the lounge was opened with a squeak. Everyone turned their heads and looked at it. Magath walked in. Many people stopped and even stopped their faces.
"How is it? Who do we draw?"
"Boss, Moscow Central Army."
Magath froze for a moment, and then his teammates saw him with a rare smile: "Excellent. Haha, God gave us the opportunity to conquer Moscow!"
...
It took less than half an hour before and after the lottery ceremony was over, and all of the top 16 players came out.
In the first half Barcelona VS Stuttgart, Olympiacos VS Arsenal, Inter Milan VS Sevilla, Bayern Munich VS Florence.
The outcome in the first half of the district was almost determined from the draw. Powerful dialogues are concentrated almost exclusively in the second half.
AC Milan, Manchester United, Real Madrid... Real Madrid has won the most championships so far, with nine wins in total, then AC Milan won seven championships, Manchester United has three championships, and from 1999-2000 season UEFA The biggest reform of the "Three Major Competitions" (that is, the cancellation of the European Cup of Winners participated by the national championships ~EbookFREE.me~ and the allocation of 1-4 places in the Champions League by the countries according to the league ranking, author's note) These three giants divided more than half of the champions since the Champions League restructuring. The three giants get together, and the second half is undoubtedly the death half!
Magath, who had just rejoiced to draw a good opponent, took a serious look and looked at the players. He thought of the team’s next situation. It’s not a small deal if he wants to make a difference in such a half. challenge.
Magath frowned, and the players were not happy for a while. After the group draw, they also realized this problem. With Magat beside, everyone stopped celebrating and the atmosphere became a bit depressed. As long as this situation is not mad, no one can have fun. Even if they broke through the semifinals, none of those giants are easy to deal with.
Westman cast an inquiring look into Zhou Tiancheng, sir, what do you think of this situation?
At this time, if Zhou Tiancheng was still so confident, he would really serve.
As a result, Zhou Tiancheng walked directly towards the gate.
"Hey, Zhou, where are you going?" Westman asked.
Zhou Tiancheng glanced back at him, and then at Magath: "Isn't the show over? Go home! Head, can I get off work?"
"Of course." Magath replied.
Zhou Tiancheng smiled, pushed the door and went out.
This expression is seen by everyone, and the heart is speechless.
Is he really confident or pretending?
Hevedes knew Zhou Tiancheng for the longest time, he thought for a moment, as if he never saw Zhou Tiancheng's anxiety.
Isn't there really the word "fear" in his dictionary?
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