Rebirth 1994: Football Situation

Chapter 596 Europe 2003 We Need Victory

Although they lost the game, although Newcastle will usher in another home game against Leeds three days later, the Newcastle players still got a day off after returning to Newcastle from Manchester. They returned to the training ground on September [-] Get ready for the next day's game.

But when they came to the training ground, they found that the head coach Mourinho did not appear on the court, and the assistant coach Caver and physical coach Yourcenar were in charge of directing the training.

"I heard that the head coach is in the office now, and the boss invited him to drink tea." A rumor appeared among the players who were training.

"Wow, it's so scary. The coach was invited to drink tea by the boss after losing a game? It seems that our boss is really impatient."

"I don't know if he will be dissatisfied with us. It may not be a good thing for the club to have a rich owner."

During the interval of training, the players expressed their opinions one after another, while Nie Fei and Lucio snickered beside them. They didn't believe that Pei Wei would be so impatient and would get impatient after losing a game, not to mention that even though he lost to Manchester United, but Newcastle's performance in the game was not bad.

"Jose, I suddenly discovered a very interesting thing." Pei Wei smiled and poured a cup of coffee for Mourinho: "After I took over Yunjia Tianyu, the team played for the first time in an official game. The loss was also lost to the strongest team in the league at the time, the Dalian team, and this time, we also lost to the Manchester United team, but, before the match against Dalian, we were always considered to be the most likely to win the championship team, and right now, the outside comments aren't working in our favor."

"I don't think you care about the opinions of those media." Mourinho said lightly: "I am also very clear about the first few years of the Chinese League. At that time, there was not much difference between strength and weakness... A is A, the Premier League is the Premier League, these are two completely different concepts."

"Of course I know." Pei Wei replied: "Actually, I didn't feel very disappointed after losing this game. Manchester United's strength in the game was not that strong... They have already started to go downhill. Weaknesses in the defensive line, the frontcourt attacking combination needs to be re-grounded... and ours is running-in earlier than them, so in a year or two, we should be able to take advantage. It's just that Newcastle needs time...new Progressive players need to increase their tacit understanding, so before that, we need a pretty good victory to boost the morale of the team and increase the confidence of the fans in us."

Mourinho did not speak, Pei Wei continued: "Jose, I am not forcing you... But I think you should know that I can give you enough time, and I hope you can take some pressure for me—— If you win one more victory, the pressure on me will be less... I have always been unwilling to set targets for the team, but this season, I have my bottom line. We are no longer in the Chinese league. We are in the cruel Premier League, one of the four major European leagues, and many people want to see a joke about me as a foreigner, and I must not let them do so.”

Finally, Pei Wei stated his bottom line: "In the league, at least the top four are guaranteed, that is to say, to be able to enter the Champions League next season. In the Champions Cup, the group qualifying or the quarter-finals, as for the two domestic cups , I hope to get one, any kind of one, even if it's the Carling Cup. Got it, Jose?"

Mourinho knows that Pei Wei's conditions are already very loose. It is said that Chelsea's Abramovich has given coach Ranieri the task of "winning the league or the Champions League". With Newcastle's investment this summer, if it cannot be completed Such a goal is definitely a complete failure.

"I will definitely do it." Mourinho nodded vigorously: "At least the top four in the league, at least the top eight in the Champions League and at least one championship... If I can't do it, I will resign."

"No, I won't let you resign." Pei Wei laughed: "A head coach like you, I can't bear to let go...Okay, Jose, go, or the players below will be messed up." Guess what, I don't want to be thought of as someone who can't tolerate even one defeat... Also, the draw ceremony for the Champions Cup will be held in two days. I plan to go to Zurich with you, but before that, I want to go with a win, understand?"

Mourinho nodded, then stood up and left Pei Wei's office.

"Jose, now I know that the competition and pressure of the Premier League is simply not comparable to that of the Chinese League..." After Mourinho left, Pei Wei sighed: "It's just a loss. The media is like we are about to relegation... To deal with this kind of people, you can only use victory to gag their mouths... So, Jose, I have to put a little pressure on you, so that you can adapt to the European league quickly After all, you are not the Jose in history, maybe I hurt you by taking you to China? No, I absolutely cannot allow an excellent head coach to be ruined in my hands!"

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Mourinho appeared on the training ground with a normal face, as if Pei Wei didn't talk to him, he still handed over all the training to the assistant coaches and physical coaches as usual, and he only talked with the coaches occasionally Talk it out and let them coach the players as they please -- just like he usually does.

After the training, Mourinho signaled the players not to leave for the time being, and when all the players gathered in front of him, he spoke.

"Since the start of the new season, we have played a total of four official games, we have won two games against Partizan, we have also won the league game against Birmingham, but two days ago, we lost against Manchester United. the match of."

"Now we are ranked No.10 in the standings, but that's not what I care about. In the early stages of the league, it is normal to be ranked in any position. Today is tenth. Maybe after tomorrow's game, We can finish in the top four... It's not a problem, in fact our situation is gradually improving. Although we won the two games against Partizan and Birmingham in the league, we didn't play well. We were able to win the game only because our opponents were relatively weak. In the game against Manchester United, although we lost, we were causing trouble for Manchester United from the beginning to the end. Trafford brought a point back ... so for me personally, I'm happy with the game, really."

He smiled and looked at the surprised players, and nodded heavily: "It's true, Mr. Chairman thinks so too. He thinks that if we can keep this state going, then we are absolutely capable of When the league is about to end, they can attack the league championship, instead of having to give up when there are eight rounds left in the league like last season... But I want to ask you now, is it true that the game was played two days ago? Is the level shown in the show your true level? Is it your best state?"

"No!" The players replied in unison: "We can do better!"

"That's right! We can do better!" Mourinho waved his palm heavily: "So, tomorrow's game is the moment to prove this! Our opponent is Leeds United. We not only want to Victory, but also beautiful! Use our performance to shut up those media who think that we can only aim to reach the Champions League this year, and tell them that this year, we, Newcastle, are strong contenders for the championship, even if We lost to Manchester United and we are capable of winning it back at home in the second period!"

"Oh—" the players shouted one by one, waving their fists.

Newcastle players are not lacking in passion!For the original Newcastle players, they haven't tasted the championship for a long time, but this does not mean that they don't want to win the championship. To win the championship for Newcastle!For the newly transferred players, they are more eager to use their performance and championships to prove that they are worth the money!

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On September [-]th, the third round of the Premier League, Newcastle vs. Leeds United at home!
Since Ibrahimovic was suspended for an additional game, he still cannot play in this game. Mourinho sent such a lineup, goalkeeper Given, four defenders are Trabelsi, Lucio, Woodgate and Bernard, midfielder Makelele and Janus partnered in the middle, Stewart and Dyer appeared in two wide positions, captain Shearer started three consecutive games, Viduka replaced Bellamy and partnered with Shearer, Robert Sitting on the bench with Nie Fei.

Leeds United, with a serious loss of talents, heavy debts, and a change of mind, had a terrible start to the season. They were tied by Southampton in the first game at home, and they were defeated by Tottenham in the second round. After two rounds, they only accumulated one point. It was at the beginning of the season that they were doomed to fight for relegation!
Although Viduka was still playing for this team last year, he was not polite at all when facing his old owner. After all, he had to seize the rare starting opportunity to stabilize his main position!
Only 8 minutes into the game, Dyer created a penalty through a beautiful breakthrough. Alan Shearer made it overnight and opened the scoring!

After 13 minutes, Stewart took the ball and cut inside, and then handed it to Bernard who assisted from the wing. Bernard made a cross, and Viduka jumped high, overwhelming Radebe with a header!
After the start of the second half, although Leeds' Smith took advantage of Bernard's goalkeeper error to recover a point, Newcastle quickly relied on Shearer's brace and Lucio's break to score two goals. Finally won a hearty victory at home!

PS: Update on ticket 470... There is one more chapter tonight.

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