Football feast, starting from the acquisition of European clubs

Chapter 435

After recklessly beating Liverpool in this game, the Crystal Palace team can really be said to be exhausted.

However, two days later, on April 4, they will usher in the last of ten games in 27 days, the second round of the Champions League semi-final, and their opponent is the Bundesliga overlord Bayern Munich.

"Boss, how do you arrange the starting lineup for this game?"

Southgate looked at Chen Ran with a sad face. The team doctor had repeatedly issued warnings that all members of the Crystal Palace were physically exhausted.If these players continue to participate in the game, there is a great possibility of injury and downsizing.

"Give me the test report."

Facing the most perverted schedule in history, Chen Ran didn't even have the strength to complain.

It is impossible for UEFA to change the time of the Champions League semi-finals for Crystal Palace, and Chen Ran can only bite the bullet and select players with less overdrawn levels from the test report to make up a starting lineup.

Fortunately, before the Crystal Palace defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 in the away game, as long as they do not collapse at home in the second round, there is a high probability that Crystal Palace will advance to the Champions League final.

In order to ensure that the team does not collapse in this game, Chen Ran had to bleed heavily.In addition to the "Level [-] Chicken Blood Card", which has a huge negative effect, "Level [-] Recovery Card", "Level [-] Sight Card", and "Free Kick Master Card" are commonly used.

In the end, with the goals of Modric and Cesc Fabregas, although Crystal Palace lost to Bayern Munich 2:3 at home, they still successfully advanced to the Champions League with a total score of 4:3.

In another Champions League semi-final, Barcelona defeated Inter Milan 3:1 at the Nou Camp Stadium, and eliminated their opponents with a total score of 3:2 to get another ticket to the Champions League final.

This is the second time Crystal Palace and Barcelona met in the Champions League final after last season, and it is also another head-to-head confrontation between Chen Ran and his former assistant Guardiola.

However, in order to advance to the Champions League final, Crystal Palace also paid a heavy price.

In this game, the main central defender Vidic and the offensive core Franck Ribery were injured one after another.

At this point in the season, Crystal Palace has seven generals injured including Toni, Kaka, Franck Ribery, Yaya Toure, Mascherano, Beckham and Nemanja Vidic.

Most of them are the main players, and Crystal Palace can be said to be hurt.

Even those players who were not injured are all exhausted now.

There are two remaining Premier League games and one Champions League final. No matter which game is not played well, Crystal Palace may lose the championship trophy.

Regarding the current situation of the Crystal Palace, the good English media will naturally not let this opportunity go and make a big fuss.

"Crystal Palace have now reached a crossroads. If the remaining three games are not played well, then they may lose both the Premier League and the Champions League at the same time."

"Crystal Palace currently has seven generals absent due to injuries (the list is attached), and almost all of them are the main players, and their combat power has been reduced by more than half. Whether it is the Premier League or the Champions League, the prospect of defending the title is not optimistic."

"Crystal Palace is currently only two points ahead of Chelsea. Since their current goal difference is far behind Chelsea, once they fail to win one of the last two rounds, the championship trophy is likely to fall to Chelsea. hand."

"Crystal Palace met Barcelona again in the Champions League final. This time, the Chinese-led Crystal Palace, which is full of wounded soldiers, can defeat Barcelona led by his former assistant Pep Guardiola?"

London, Chelsea Club, Ancelotti once again came to the office of CEO Peter Kenyon.

"Peter, did you call me here for something?"

Ancelotti is in a good mood due to Chelsea's recent performance.

The team eliminated Crystal Palace in the FA Cup and reached the final, and the opponent in the final was Portsmouth, which was obviously not as strong as their own, so Chelsea had great hopes of winning this championship trophy.

In the Premier League, with the last two league rounds left, Chelsea still maintains the hope of winning the championship, and this hope is not small.

After all, as a direct competitor of Crystal Palace, Ancelotti has been paying close attention to every move of Crystal Palace.

The current injury situation of Crystal Palace is no secret to him.

On two fronts, Chelsea can at least secure a championship trophy, and may even win a double crown.

This is Ancelotti's best season since coaching Chelsea, which makes him full of fighting spirit.

"Carlo, I have good news for you. With the agreement of the boss, we will provide winning bonuses to Crystal Palace's opponents Birmingham and Tottenham in the last two rounds of the league in the name of Chelsea."

Peter Kenyon said with a smile.

Obviously, he is also in a very good mood.

Boss Roman Abramovich has praised the team's recent performance, and his CEO position does not seem to be lost.

"Give winning bonuses to other teams? Is this possible in the Premier League?"

Ancelotti was stunned for a moment, and couldn't believe his ears.

"Hahahaha, at least the FA doesn't expressly stipulate that they can't do this." Peter Kenyon smiled slyly.

"Carlo, you have to know that in England, there are many people who are very dissatisfied with Crystal Palace's monopoly on the Premier League title. I believe that even if there are some objections, someone will eventually shut them up."

"That's it, I understand."

Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and Ancelotti knows this well.

What's more, this matter is beneficial to me, and I don't need to come forward, so why not do it?

Soon, the Chelsea club announced on its official website: If Birmingham and Tottenham Hotspur can beat their opponents in the next match against Crystal Palace, then the Chelsea club will each provide a winning bonus of 500 million euros.

If they can draw with Crystal Palace, Chelsea will also provide a tie bonus of 300 million euros.

Suddenly, the entire English football world was shocked by this news.

Reporters from major media flocked to the entrance of the Chelsea club and wanted to conduct interviews.

Peter Kenyon just came out and said simply: Giving bonuses to Birmingham and Tottenham Hotspur is just to let them play hard and strive for victory, and it does not violate the principle of fair play.He then went into hiding and refused to give interviews.

England's media reporters have always watched the excitement without taking too much trouble.

After they saw that Chelsea could not dig out any big news, they immediately shifted their targets collectively and surrounded the gate of the Crystal Palace Club tightly.

"Chen, those reporters have blocked the door of our club now, and they all want to interview you. What do you think now?"

Fatty Louis ran into Chen Ran's office panting.

"What should I do? Ignore them!"

Chen Ran gave Little Fatty Louis an angry look.

He was worrying about the team's current injury situation, and now that Chelsea had made another move, it was even worse, which made Chen Ran very upset.

"But, Chen, let's just do nothing like this? Just let Chelsea give bonuses to Birmingham and Tottenham Hotspur?" Little Fatty Louis asked unwillingly.

"Who says nothing?"

Chen Ran replied lightly, then called Stephen and called him to his office.

"Stephen, you will post an announcement on the club's official website later, saying that if Liverpool and Wigan Athletic can beat their opponents in the next match against Chelsea, our Crystal Palace Club will give them a winning bonus of 1000 million euros each. "

"If they can draw with Chelsea, we will each provide a draw bonus of 500 million euros."

"Er Chen, isn't the winning bonus of 1000 million euros a bit too much? In fact, we can pay the same amount as Chelsea."

As the chief steward of the Crystal Palace, when it comes to spending money, Stephen will always be fussy.

Fatty Louis had already told him the current situation just now, and Stephen was not surprised that Chen Ran fought back.

But when he thought of the possible additional expenditure of up to 2000 million euros, Stephen still felt a little distressed.

"Hehe, Stephen, do you think it is possible for Liverpool and Wigan Athletic to beat Chelsea?"

"Wigan Athletic is unlikely, but Liverpool still have a chance to beat Chelsea."

After thinking for a while, Stephen answered Chen Ran's question, and little fat Louis also nodded, obviously agreeing with Stephen's opinion.

"Liverpool do have a chance, but I think Chelsea will win in the end."

Chen Ran shook his head slightly, directly denying Stephen's opinion.

"Why? Chen, since Rijkaardo took over Liverpool in the middle of the season, their performance is quite eye-catching."

"Coupled with the fact that they spent 6000 million euros in signings during the winter transfer period, Liverpool's strength is no worse than Chelsea's now, right? Even if they can't beat Chelsea, there is still great hope of a tie."

Fatty Louis was a little unconvinced, and listed his reasons one by one for Chen Ran.

"There is only one reason why I am not optimistic about Liverpool, and that is that the time is too short."

"Excluding the goalkeeper, five of Liverpool's ten main players have just joined the team during the winter transfer, and even the head coach Rijkaardo took over the team in the middle of the season."

"Judging from the strength on paper, the current Liverpool is indeed very strong. But compared with Chelsea, who have been together for two or three seasons, the cooperation between their main players is not skilled enough."

"Usually you can't see it when you are playing against a weak team, but when it comes to bayoneting against an opponent of comparable strength, this is very fatal."

Chen Ran's words immediately made Little Fatty Louis and Stephen silent.

Seeing that the two of them were silent, Chen Ran smiled slightly.

"Stephen, don't worry, although I offered a bonus of 2000 million, it is very likely that I won't spend a penny in the end."

"Chen, are you so sure that Liverpool and Wigan Athletic won't get a single point against Chelsea?"

Stephen was both happy and worried. He was happy not to spend money, but also worried that it would affect Crystal Palace's championship.

"Hehe, this is only one aspect."

Chen Ran shook his head slightly, then turned to look at the fat little Louis.

"Louis, after Stephen announced the news, your task is to make this matter as hot as possible, and let as many people know as possible."

"Not only the whole of England, but I hope that all of Europe, and even the world, as long as they are football fans, they will know that we and Chelsea have paid high game bonuses to each other's opponents."

"Er Chen, do you want to engage in a public opinion war?"

Little Fatty Louis had a very active mind, and he immediately reacted.

"That's right. After all, this matter is a gray area. For the Football Association, which aims to promote the Premier League to the world, if this matter is hyped and everyone knows it, it must not be what they want to see. things."

"Hey, Chen, what you mean is to make this matter a big deal, and then force the FA to come forward to stop it, and let Chelsea's wishful thinking come to naught. Am I right?"

Pointing at the little fatty Louis with a mean smile, Chen Ran nodded slightly: "Your brain is still fast. That's what I mean, you hurry up and operate."

"Chen, it's okay if it's only in Europe. If it's going to spread all over the world, it will probably cost a lot of money."

Fatty Louis immediately held out his hand for money without any politeness.

"Ahem, our God of Wealth is here, you can ask him for it."

Chen Ran pointed to Stephen beside him, and then added another sentence.

"Louis, focus on the Internet. The Internet disseminates information quickly, and the cost is cheaper than those traditional media. Find more trolls, understand?"

"Okay, I know."

If it is said that Chelsea gave Birmingham and Tottenham Hotspur 500 million euros in winning bonuses, it has shocked the entire English football world.

Immediately afterwards, Crystal Palace gave Liverpool and Wigan Athletic a winning bonus of 1000 million euros, which is equivalent to throwing a bomb into the fire.

With the power of the Internet, this explosive news quickly spread from England to the whole of Europe, and then began to radiate to the whole world.

Thousands of miles away in China, due to the large number of Crystal Palace fans, they knew about this matter not much later than England fans.

"Damn it! Chelsea is too shameless to make such an out-of-the-box trick because their boss is rich, right?"

"Hehe, did the people upstairs not read the follow-up news? Crystal Palace immediately responded with a move. And it was even more ruthless than Chelsea, and it was doubled."

"I'll go! Is it so tough? I like it!"

"It should be like this. The current Crystal Palace is not the unknown Crystal Palace back then. If you don't accept it, do it!"

"Ahem, actually, I'm more concerned about how much money Chen Ran has now."

"The one upstairs is thinking too much. Chen Ran is such a thug, he won't be willing to waste the money."

"What do you mean? You mean both teams will lose to Chelsea? Wigan Athletic I believe, but Liverpool can at least get a draw?"

"I don't know, anyway, my instinct tells me that Chen Ran doesn't need to pay the last penny."

(End of this chapter)