i want to be king

Chapter 967 Go, I like you!
Boas's situation at Chelsea was difficult, but no one expected that it would be so difficult.

In the past period of time, with Drogba and other players participating in the Africa Cup of Nations, Chelsea's performance has also been greatly affected. Not to mention falling out of the top four again, the performance is also unsatisfactory. Even Stamford Bridge has the sound of Boas dismissed get out of class.

It is not difficult to understand that the recent performance of Villas-Boas' team is indeed too bad.

Since mid-January, Chelsea have only scored three points in the last four rounds of the Premier League, including three consecutive draws against Norwich City, Swansea and Manchester United.

It can be said that the Red Devils vented all the grievances accumulated on Manchester City on Chelsea in one breath.

In the past month, Chelsea's only victory was the FA Cup away game against Queens Park Rangers at the end of January, and it was a lucky win with Mata's penalty.

It is not difficult to see from this report card that after rebounding somewhat, Villas-Boas's Chelsea soon collapsed again.

In the fifth knockout round of the FA Cup against Manchester City at home, Drogba ended the African Cup and returned to Chelsea. Everyone began to feel that Chelsea is likely to usher in a rebound. Even if they can't beat Manchester City, at least they can perform better.

At least at least, replace that Torres who has not scored in [-] games, shall we?
To everyone's surprise, Boas did not!
The stiff-necked Portuguese actually formed a lineup that surprised everyone when facing Manchester City.

Didier Drogba, Lampard and Terry all did not appear in the starting lineup. Terry did not even enter the squad. The reason was that Terry had a knee injury and Villas-Boas hoped that he could take a good rest and prepare for the midweek Champions League.

As for why Drogba and Lampard were placed on the bench, Boas explained that Drogba traveled a long distance and was not suitable for the starting lineup. Lampard took a rotation break. He believed that his starting lineup could stop Manchester City.

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When Su Dong and Manchester City players received Chelsea's starting lineup list in the pre-match dressing room, everyone's first reaction was, has Chelsea's internal opposition reached this level?

Just the day before the game, both Terry and Lampard were interviewed by the media and looked forward to this FA Cup. They believed that Chelsea had the power to fight against Manchester City. Terry was the team captain and spiritual leader. Both of them were still calling on Chelsea players not to be afraid of Manchester City's strength.

As for Drogba, after playing the Africa Cup of Nations, he also said in an interview with the media that Chelsea has the ability to achieve results in the Champions League and the FA Cup. He hopes that after returning to the team, he can bring more help to Chelsea.

As a result, Boas took all three of them down at once.

These are the three best Chelsea players in recent times.

Boas must have known what kind of heated discussions would be triggered by making such a decision at this time.

But he still did.

"This is probably the last madness of Boas." The assistant coach Estiyat also felt very baffled by this decision. The specific reason is only clear to Boas himself, but it is reasonable to guess that Boas is making the last effort.

He wants to prove that without these veterans, his team can hold off Manchester City.

"Then let us see him off for the last time!" Su Dong smiled and stretched out his hand.

The surrounding teammates also stretched out their hands one after another, put them on Su Dong's hand, shouted cheers in unison, and started to walk onto the court.

……

After the game started, Manchester City unexpectedly discovered that Chelsea defended very resolutely.

Gary Cahill and Ivanovic, who joined during the winter break, formed a double central defender, followed Su Dong closely, and all three lines retreated. This allowed Chelsea to block Manchester City's pass and ball penetration, but in turn, it also made Chelsea helpless.

On the contrary, Sudong and Manchester City played very relaxed and waited patiently for the opportunity.

No. In the 19th minute, Douglas Costa broke through with the ball on the right and created a corner kick.

The team was about to take a corner kick, and David Luiz and Gary Cahill competed for the top. Both of them failed to grab the spot, but Su Dong rushed over in the penalty area. Although he turned around immediately, he had already missed the chance to score.

There should be Manchester City players ambushing there!
Sure enough, Hazard had already ambushed there, and before the ball arrived, he volleyed and drew the ball into Chelsea's goal.

At this time, Cech was still guarding behind Su Dong, and the entire goal was almost vacant.

One to zero!

Afterwards, the game continued to enter a stalemate.

What dissatisfied all the Chelsea fans at the scene was that in the first 20 minutes, Villas-Boas's team didn't even have a shot, and the number of times they scored in the half-way 30-meter area was very few.

They expect the team to attack and counterattack.

No 10 minutes, no 10 minutes, no 10 minutes.

At the end of the first half, everyone was surprised to find that Chelsea didn't even have a shot in the first half!

Zero shots!
Not only the Chelsea fans were stunned, but even Manchester City themselves couldn't believe it.

Chelsea actually had a counterattack, but a long pass went to the frontcourt. Under the marking of David Luiz, Torres had a hard time holding the ball.

The [-]-[-] score in the first half was not very harmful, but extremely insulting!
The Chelsea fans in the stands of Stamford Bridge once again shouted for Boas to be dismissed from get out of class.

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Ending the first half with a lead, the mentality of Manchester City is obviously better than that of Chelsea.

Especially forcing Chelsea to not even take a shot, this gave Manchester City a sense of accomplishment.

And when the Manchester City players finished the intermission and were about to return to the game, in the player tunnel, they saw that the Chelsea players had already taken their positions. Drogba, Lampard, Petr Cech and several other players gathered the surrounding teammates and whispered together, apparently having a small meeting of their own.

This made Su Dong couldn't help but look at his teammates around him. Sure enough, everyone had the same reaction as him.

Boas is afraid that he has been emptied by the players!

After all, it's still too young.

Since Boas took office, many people have disliked him. The reason is very simple. He does not have enough qualifications and confidence. He is even so young. How to control the locker room?

Not to mention anything else, Guardiola is a big name, right?

In the first season of coaching Manchester City, he couldn't handle the dressing room?
Even now, Su Dong still has self-confidence. If he leaves by himself, Guardiola may not be able to control the locker room.

Management is a science that requires not only prestige, but also skill.

Compared with Mourinho, Boas is too different in this respect.

At least, if Mourinho is replaced, he will definitely not just join the team and brazenly say that he wants to kill veterans such as Drogba, Terry and Lampard. Isn't this making enemies for himself?

Fortunately, he thought it was a show of power!
……

In the second half, Drogba replaced Torres, Lampard replaced Mikel, and Chelsea tried to adjust the team's midfield.

It is a pity that the overall offense still did not improve much, it still seemed lifeless, and still failed to organize a threatening offense. It was not until 7 minutes that Chelsea scored the first shot of the game by Lampard.

This is nothing short of a disgrace!

But there is no way, Manchester City is too strong, whether it is passing the ball, pressing the midfielder, or the running and tactical execution of the players, Chelsea are far behind tonight.

It is precisely because of this that Manchester City played quite relaxed.

No.608 minutes, David Luiz suddenly dribbled the ball from his own half, drove straight in, and went straight to the left side of Chelsea's penalty area. After rushing into Chelsea's 30-meter area, he was tripped by Ramirez, who was returning to the defense, and won a free kick on the left side of the front court for Manchester City about 25 meters away from the goal.

Ramirez also received a yellow card.

Su Dong ran over and pulled David Luiz up, while the Brazilian central defender with a shaggy head looked at Su Dong cheerfully and expectantly, "Boss, let me do a real fight?"

Su Dong was a little surprised. In this position, he is still very sure, and it is not safe for the team to lead [-]-[-].

But seeing David Louis's burning eager eyes again, Su Dong knew that he couldn't let his heart be chilled, so he nodded with a smile immediately, "I'll cover you."

David Lewis immediately nodded happily.

Su Dong still arranged the ball as he usually did, but prepared with David Luiz for a while before the ball, and then the two retreated separately. Everyone, including everyone on and off the pitch in Manchester City, felt that David Luiz was just a display.

He came to cover for Su Dong.

Only Su Dong understood that David Luiz's footwork is actually very good, and he has also practiced free kicks himself, and his hit rate is not bad, which is why he gave David Luiz a chance.

The ball can be scored again, but the hearts of teammates cannot be chilled.

Compared with satisfying David Luiz's ardent expectations, Su Dong felt that missing a goal was really no big deal.

Moreover, he is also sure and confident that Chelsea will not be able to make any troubles tonight.

"David, they must all think that you are here to cover, so you can go up and do it right away!" Su Dong said with a smile.

David Luiz had fun too, who said otherwise?

Su Dong's name and influence lie there, and his standing there is in itself the greatest cover for him.

Who would have thought that a central defender who had never taken a free kick could snatch the right to take a free kick from Su Dong?

But because of this, David Louis was even more grateful to Su Dong.

"Thank you, boss, look at me!" David Luis moved his right foot eagerly.

Su Dong smiled and nodded, "Go, I like you!"

After the Brazilian central defender nodded, he quickly ran forward.

(End of this chapter)