Vol 4 Chapter 567: Championship Outpost

Almost overnight, media throughout the UK, Europe, and even the world are reporting crazy about Yang Yang ’s hat-trick and Liverpool ’s two-game winning streak in the new season. Fiction.
This is the first hat trick of the Premier League this season, and it is also understood to be the strongest voice that Yang Yang formally hit the highest honor of professional players. Everyone believes that he is full of urgent desires.
Liverpool's two-game winning streak also attracted the attention of all parties, because this is the second time in their history that they have won the opening two-game winning streak in the Premier League. Before that, they only got this in the 2003 season. Copies.
At the time, Liverpool, led by head coach Hollier, ushered in a two-game winning streak.
This also made everyone look forward to Liverpool this season. Some people even think that Liverpool this season has determined the lead early, showing an excellent state of grabbing points, and is very promising to make a breakthrough in the league.
But for this statement, Chelsea coach Mourinho clearly disagrees.
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"This group of grasses swaying in the wind seems to have forgotten to look through the historical data. Liverpool then quickly defeated Blackburn in the third round after beating the Aston Villa and Southampton."
In the small town of Cobham in the southern suburbs of London, Chelsea has just opened its training base. Mourinho is sitting in the head coach ’s office, reading the latest newspaper, with a worried face, but a snort on his mouth, It seemed disdainful.
"And that two-game winning streak season, Hollier finally brought Liverpool to the league fifth, not only did not improve the results, but also lost the Champions League qualification, which is not a success, if Liverpool really like that season this season, Benitez should get out now. "
In the office, several of Mourinho's capable assistants looked at each other with a bitter smile. Obviously they didn't agree with the Portuguese madman's claims, but no one would refute him.
Because in Cobham, Mourinho is the king.
Even if his current position has been shaken.
The reason why the Portuguese have expressed this is mainly because the British and European media have exaggerated Liverpool.
The Reds are indeed the best team in the Premier League this season, with two consecutive wins, but Chelsea are also two consecutive wins. The only difference is that Chelsea have played a bit hard in both games, unlike Liverpool who have a four-ball victory, but that so what?
Could it be concluded that Chelsea will be defeated at Anfield in the third round?
You know, before the third round, Chelsea have remained unbeaten in the 16th round of the Premier League!
This may seem silent, but in fact it is quite a difficult achievement.
Interestingly, the last time Chelsea lost, it was precisely at the Anfield Stadium that they lost to Liverpool. It was also a matchup in January at the beginning of the year that made Chelsea ultimately miss the league title fight.
Therefore, Mourinho felt uncomfortable playing Liverpool.
Especially the better Yang Yang performs, the more unhappy Portuguese Liverpool will be in the hearts of Portuguese lunatics.
But Chelsea's current situation is indeed not very smooth, too many injuries.
"In January of last year, both of our central defenders were injured. Neither Carvalho nor Terry were able to compete. As a result, we had to exhaust the combination of Ferrena and Essien, but they were exploded by Liverpool in the game. Now, we still have a problem in the position of the central defender. "Mourinho seemed unwilling, but very worried.
The biggest headache he is facing now is that Carvalho was injured again.
Chelsea's central defender pulled his thigh during a game against Reading in midweek, which basically sentenced him to capital punishment. He definitely couldn't keep up with this weekend's focus battle.
What's more terrible is that Terry also has injuries on his body. He is injured in the cruciate ligament of the knee. He has not played for Chelsea once so far this season. Previously, it has been Ben Haim and Kawa who just joined in the summer Slightly partner.
It's interesting to say that the last time I played Liverpool, it was during the winter break. Two Chelsea central defenders were injured. Mourinho wholeheartedly wanted to introduce a central defender. He liked Ben Haim but Abra Morwich wanted to introduce Eindhoven's Ales, but the two sides did not give in to each other.
In the end, it was both defeats and injuries. Both Benhaim and Alex failed to support the team during the winter break, but they both came this summer.
During Terry's injury and absence, Mourinho kept pressing Ales and reusing Benhaim because he wanted Abramovich to see clearly that his choice was correct.
But now, even Carvalho is injured, what should I do?
This question is already in front of Mourinho and the coaching staff.
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"I think that Ales is a trustworthy central defender, especially now." Boas offered his opinion.
Mourinho sullenly shook his head. "I don't think he's ready yet."
In a word, the Portuguese madman rejected Ales.
Boas and the other members of the coaching staff glanced at each other, and they felt helpless.
They all know that Mourinho is a bit stubborn now.
But this is the case in the professional league, as long as you can win, no matter how willful can be forgiven.
"How about Terry?" Mourinho asked.
Boas looked at the others and replied: "Some troubles, he hasn't healed, and he hastily let him go, fearing that it will cause some problems, and may even cause future troubles, and try to persuade him."
"It was a big game against Liverpool. The championship sentinel game. Carvalho was injured. We need an experienced centre-back to stabilize the backcourt. Alex and Ben Hayim are new players. We need Terry. . "Mourinho made a decision.
What he meant was clear, he needed Terry to take his injury.
Boas thought about it and nodded, "I'll tell him."
But soon, Boas thought of another question, "How to prevent Yang Yang?"
This is also the most annoying thing in this game. It can even be said that all teams will encounter a problem when they encounter Liverpool, that is how to freeze Yang Yang.
Is it to arrange people to mark? Or does it depend on the team as a whole?
"What do you think?" Mourinho asked.
Boas has always been his left and right arms, specially for his advice.
"Every pros and cons, Essien played as a right back and played well. It wouldn't be bad if he was allowed to go to Yang Yang all the way, but our defense is bound to be affected, and Essien's ability to assist on the right is also good , He is one of the best players in the previous two rounds. "
Playing Birmingham in the first round was Essien's lore, helping Chelsea score three points at home.
"But if we don't specifically arrange people to mark and rely on the whole, it may not necessarily limit Yang Yang, and we have a tacit understanding between Terry and Ben Haim. They have not even played in the same game so far."
Boaz's hesitation is not unreasonable, the two central defenders lack tacit understanding, which is very terrible.
Does Mourinho know?
Sometimes, this dilemma must be faced.
He chose Terry to be not only a dispute of sentiment, but also his trust in Terry. He believed that the more critical moments he needed, the more experienced Terry would need to support him.
Let Ben Haim and Ales, God knows, will they become soft-footed shrimp at the critical moment and be completely blown away by Liverpool's super striker? In case of losing a big score, Mourinho will have to thank the class the next day.
Yang Yang is a problem, and Crouch is also a problem!
Liverpool's striker this season is indeed very good, and it is also quite difficult to prevent.
"Yang Yang has been in a good state recently, he must be restrained, one-on-one ..." Mourinho shook his head when he said here, "I don't think that even if Essien was to watch him full-time, he might not keep live."
Can't Essien watch him specifically?
Boas and other members of the coaching staff were a bit surprised, is this too high-spirited Yang Yang?
You know, Essien is the premier defensive midfielder in today's Premier League. It is known for his running and defensive abilities. Nicknamed the Ghana Buffalo, let him go to Yang Yang, is it not enough?
Mourinho knew the assistants' doubts, but some things didn't happen, so he was not persuasive.
He can never say that this is a feeling for himself?
In fact, many times, to freeze a player, running and defensive ability alone is not enough.
Yang Yang himself is known for his ability to run, and he is extremely clever, active and passive. Essien may not be able to hold him, because Ghanaian buffaloes often appear distracted and unstable.
It's like Ferreira, but it's easier to give Mourinho confidence.
"Then we can only rely on the whole." Boas said helplessly.
This is just Yang Yang. Behind Yang Yang, Liverpool also has Benitez who is best at playing targeted tactics.
This guy seems to have never lost to anyone at the tactical level.
Mourinho nodded helplessly, "I will not participate in the pre-match press conference tomorrow."
"Why?" Boas was surprised.
Chelsea's pre-match press conference, Mourinho has always been the protagonist, and even gave him a nickname on Fleet Street in London, a troublemaker.
"Before this game, we need to maintain stability and calmness." Mourinho said lightly.
Boas has worked with him for many years and can vaguely hear his voice out of the string.
It seems that he is also full of worries about this game.
"In addition, you need to urge Stamford Bridge over as soon as possible to speed up the transfer to Daniel Alves. We need him."
Daniel Alves, playing for Seville ’s Brazil right-hand side, can be used for all positions from right-wing to right-back. Last summer, he was close to Liverpool, but Seville ’s asking price was too high, and the Red Army introduced Yang Yang. After Kuyt, he could not afford to run Alves.
This season Chelsea want to strengthen the right side, Mourinho is determined to Alves.
Previously, Brazil ’s right-back agent Suarez has publicly announced that 95% of his players will join Chelsea because the difference in transfer fees between the two sides is only £ 4.5 million, which is a big money For Chelsea, it is not a problem at all.
Mourinho also looked forward to Alves.