Chapter 41
To be honest, Mourinho was still a little guilty before the start of this game. If the four defenders who started this game had not had the best cooperation with Endrit in recent times, and the five of them often kept their teammates scoreless in the team competitions, Mourinho probably would not dare to put Endrit on the court.
It’s not that he is afraid that Endrit will not be able to defend against the opponent, after all, the opponent is really not strong enough, but last year’s "door-killing" tragedy, in which the opponent eliminated two goalkeepers in a row in one game, makes Mourinho feel scared when he thinks about it now.
The ambulance from Berkshire made Mourinho wait for a full thirty minutes that day. During those thirty minutes, countless thoughts flashed through Mourinho's mind, and finally only one idea remained for the team: buy a few more defenders to strengthen the defense! We can’t let the defense line in front of the goalkeeper be useless!
The punishment imposed by the FA on this violent team last year obviously did not dare them to make trouble again in today's game. The two current forwards are no longer the culprits of last year, but Mourinho is still a little worried that the forward on the opposite side, who does not look like a good guy, will suddenly explode and hurt people.
It was fine in the first half, but in the second half, when the two forwards shot so many times but none of them went in, Mourinho clenched his hands very tightly, fearing that the two forwards would kick people directly if their shots missed.
Mourinho regretted very much that he failed to react in time during the last game, and could only criticize this damn violent team to the media afterwards. If the opponent dares to attack in this game, Mourinho will really rush onto the field and kick the opponent a few times.
But fortunately, until the end of the game, the two forwards on the opposing side just had a slightly distorted expression and did not make any other moves.
When helping Endrit take off his gloves and handing him water, Mourinho was just glad that the game was finally over. However, after he calmed down, thinking about how Endrit played steadily in this game when the midfield and frontcourt were in chaos, and how he kept the opponent scoreless again, the smile on Mourinho's face became more genuine.
"Teach, coach?"
Endrit felt goose bumps all over his body. He didn't dare to drink the water and stuffed it back into Mourinho's hand. He thought it would be better not to drink it. "Coach, you drink it."
"Drink, drink," Mourinho smiled and patted Endrit on the shoulder, "Play in the next game."
"Am I going to play next time?" Endrit silently refused the water bottle that the coach pushed over again. "I remember that our next game is against Liverpool, coach. Are you sure you want the front court and midfield to play the same way as today in the next game?"
Endrit reluctantly admitted that Reading was not a very strong team, but Liverpool... Honestly speaking, if we admit that Liverpool is not very good, then Chelsea, who lost to Liverpool in the Champions League last season, is...
Well, Buddha said it cannot be explained.
Mourinho hummed softly and fell into deep thought, his eyes slowly moved to Cech. Cech, who was originally smiling with his arms folded, quickly dodged when he met Mourinho's gaze.
What is the coach doing? Why are you looking at him? Could it be that they want him to play off against Liverpool in the next game?
It’s not impossible for him to leave the field. His agent has already told him about the coach’s plan. But – why look at him now? I don't think the coach is going to let the team play like this in the next game!
No, coach, just give up. Even if you help me take off my gloves and hand me water, you can still provide me with a one-stop massage service! Then he doesn't absolutely have to agree!
With this kind of playing style in the midfield, he has to run four times as much as the opposing goalkeeper in a game, plus Liverpool's No. 18 and No. 9 players... If it were really the same as in this game, Cech felt that he would also become an iron-faced Superman like Endrit!
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[Blues Underpants]: Did everyone watch the game against Reading yesterday? Is Magic Bird crazy? Or has he unlocked the stupid kicking method?
1L: In the front row, it’s obvious that I think Mourinho is not only really crazy, but also has unlocked a ridiculous way of playing.
2L: I also watched the game. I feel like I can go up there too. Everyone just runs and runs, and then shoots when they receive the ball. It doesn’t matter if the shot misses. I can just run and shoot again the next time I get the ball. There were a total of 18 shots in the game, but only one was scored. With this efficiency, Chelsea this year... really got a treasure. Isn't Endrit so awesome? Can this be a zero seal?
3L: hhhh, Iron-masked Superman is really awesome, and his mentality is really stable. If I were a goalkeeper, wouldn’t I be so angry that I would jump up and down on the field when I saw the players in the midfield and frontcourt playing like this?
4L: So this is why you are posting jokes here while others are receiving massages from Magic Bird on the sidelines (dog head)
5L: Really, the one who said earlier that you can do it too, although the formation of Magic Bird in this game is still 4-3-3, but the original forward trio is with Drogba as the core, and the remaining two people help to create space. Now the three forwards shoot as soon as they receive the ball, and they go the route of a complete three-forward line. Throughout the whole game, it seems that there is only two-on-one cooperation - don't look at them playing very chaotically, but in fact those small passes are not lacking at all. If you play on the court, you will probably end up colliding with your teammates.
6L: Less than twenty minutes into the first half, Magic Bird replaced Lampard. I reasonably suspect that this was because Lampard played too reasonably and he actually went to defend! I watched the Magic Birds in this game and they wanted all six of them to be forwards. After all, their four defenders and the goalkeeper at the back can help defend the goal. So you see, even though the game was very chaotic, Chelsea still won.
7L: Chelsea always finds good goalkeepers. I envy them every day.
8L: I can’t envy you enough. Endrit is a product of Chelsea’s youth training. It is said that his whole family are Chelsea fans!
9L: Endrit seems to be of Chinese descent, I wonder if he can speak Chinese (rubbing his hands)
10L: I don’t know. Endrit is Magic Bird’s last disciple and basically doesn’t accept interviews. Endrit did not attend the post-match press conference today. When a reporter questioned why he did not attend, he was rebuked by Magic Bird on the spot.
11L: Although, Reading is a piece of shit!
12L: Wow, it’s really great that Mourinho plays this lineup. After a year of wasting time, our Sheva can finally take off! (I hope he can still fly, Amen!)
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145L: Let’s take a chance! In the next match against Liverpool, will it be Endrit or Cech who plays?
146L: Endrit!
147L: Judging from the degree of partiality of the magic bird, it must be Endrit! And Endrit has been performing well recently, so the Magic Bird is even less willing to replace Endrit. Moreover, the Magic Bird is obviously experimenting with new tactics at the beginning of the season. If Cech plays, won't they be unable to try new tactics and play?
148L: Endrit +1
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345L: Damn! I lost! The Magic Bird actually let Cech play! And they actually used new tactics, which is unscientific!
346L: Hahahaha, Mourinho’s tactics were mainly offensive in the last game, but mainly defensive in this game?
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At four o'clock in the afternoon on August 19th, there was a gentle breeze in the morning, but the damn British weather taught everyone a lesson in the afternoon: it rained! Not long after the game started, it started raining!
But most people take it well. After all, playing in England, they are used to the unpredictable weather (hey!)
In the match against Liverpool, Cech played as scheduled, but still failed to stop Mourinho from putting out a new 3-5-2 lineup on the field.
However, Cech did not voice his objection, although Mourinho made this decision somewhat because Robben, one of the original forward trio, had been flirting with Real Madrid recently.
Two forwards: No. 11 Drogba, the center forward that Chelsea cannot do without, and No. 21 Carlo Ancelotti.
Midfield five: No. 8 Lampard, No. 12 Obi Miki, No. 15 Malouda, No. 5 Michael and No. 24 Sedwell
Three defenders: No. 3 Ashley, No. 26 John and No. 22 Ben Haim
Although this lineup is missing a defender, these three defenders are all strong defenders this season. In Cech's opinion, they are more reliable defensively than the back line of four defenders yesterday.
Moreover, the five players in the midfield are basically more defensive types. Mourinho also emphasized in the meeting that the five players should focus on defense and man-to-man defense.
This 3-5-2 tactical formation is naturally more suitable for man-to-man and zone-to-man tactics. One of the defenders, here Ashley, will provide cover and support in defense, forming the +1 rule in the tactics.
The central defender John Terry in this game was designated as a free agent by Mourinho. He did not have the task of marking anyone, and mainly played a subjective initiative. He was basically responsible for and covered the other two defenders. Generally speaking, the player in this position, in addition to basic defensive capabilities, must also have solid footwork, high football IQ and excellent passing ability.
Because after regaining the ball, John can attack directly from his position, penetrate the opponent and send the ball to the front court.
Liverpool coach Rafael Benítez was quite happy after watching the match between Chelsea and Reading a few days ago. He thought that this madman had finally lost his brain. When making tactical arrangements, he also deliberately strengthened the team's defense, not intending to let Liverpool be like Reading in the last game, where Chelsea happened to score a goal.
But on the day of the game, after seeing the lineup Mourinho had arranged, Benítez rubbed his eyebrows with a headache: Why did the lineup change suddenly? This guy Mourinho actually let Cech play? ! He thought that in this game he would get to see the young player who was said to always keep his opponents scoreless.
But it’s not a big problem, Liverpool are not weak at all.
Liverpool still played the most popular 4-4-2 formation in this game. Their forwards in this game were No. 18 Kuyt and No. 9 Torres as guessed by Cech before.
The name Kuyt sounds unknown, but his strength should not be underestimated. He was elected Dutch Footballer of the Year in 2003. He plays as a right winger in the Dutch national team. He has comprehensive personal abilities. After starting the game against Eindhoven, he successfully won the position of main striker with his tenacious and heroic playing style. He is the most handy striker used by coach Benítez.
Torres is from Madrid, Spain. He used to play for Atletico Madrid. After joining the Premier League giants Liverpool, his performance on the field is not as good as Kuyt, but he is more stable. He has a good mentality and is a rare player with a big heart.
As for the remaining midfielders and defenders, most of them are veteran players. In 2005, they scored three goals in a row after falling behind by three goals in the first half, successfully won the 2004-05 Champions League and gave AC Milan fans an unforgettable night.
This tells people a truth: being fat at first is not considered fat, but being fat later will break the kang.
Most of Liverpool's games brought such experience to their opponents. It was obvious that our team had the advantage before, so why did Liverpool win in the end? !
Just like last year's Champions League match between Chelsea and Liverpool, Chelsea clearly took the lead, but ultimately lost to Liverpool on penalties, missing out on a spot in the finals once again.
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