coach legend

Chapter 282 Champions League Draw

After playing Liverpool, Blackburn's strength shocked the English football world.

This game has also become the most important game reported by major newspapers and media after the game.

Although at the beginning of the season, most of the media listed Blackburn as a strong contender for the Premier League title.But this is all based on Blackburn's strong main lineup.But this game Blackburn almost rotated half of the lineup.

From the back line to the midfield, George has replaced many substitute players on the field.

But with such a broken lineup, Liverpool, who are also playing strong, have no power to fight back.Therefore, the game has attracted everyone's attention.

So much so that the "Sun", which has always had a normal relationship with George, actually wrote such a headline.

"Blackburn sprint to the league title!"

"The league championship is the performance of a season. Any team that wants to win the league championship cannot have a lineup that is too thin. This is especially true for clubs that still have European competition tasks."

"In this game, we were pleasantly surprised to see the strength of Blackburn's substitute lineup. The 19-year-old Hargreaves is getting more and more mature, and the 35-year-old McAllister is getting stronger. China's Sun Jihai, William G. Ladu has good strength. Even if he plays the main force in some middle-level teams in the Premier League, there is no problem. Not to mention there are players such as Dave Suker, Panucci, and David Dunne. Blackburn's bench thickness, even if Even Manchester United can't compare."

"Having a main lineup of the top three in the Premier League, and a set of such a strong substitute lineup. Blackburn's strength is fully mature, and they are eyeing the Premier League champions!"

Blackburn last season, but entangled with Manchester United until the last few rounds, before withdrawing from the championship.

This season Blackburn has shown great strength since the beginning of the season.After the end of the three rounds of Manchester United, there is only one win and two draws.At the end of the three rounds of the league, Blackburn is already four points ahead of Manchester United.

Especially seeing how cleanly Blackburn dealt with Liverpool.Many football commentators are surprised at Blackburn's strong strength.

"The veteran's second spring!"

"McAllister, a 35-year-old veteran. If it weren't for Blackburn and Liverpool competing in the summer, many people should be a player who is about to retire. But in today's game, McAllister Perfectly controlled the tempo of the game."

"Facing the midfield of Harman and Gerrard, McAllister controlled the game very calmly. The defense and offense were so good. The defensive end was impeccable, and several long passes showed his skills. And his physical strength Plenty, running distance of 35 meters in two appearances. It doesn't look like he is [-] years old at all."

"George earned his money. Getting such a great player for free."

Although McAllister only played two games at Blackburn, his performance in both games was outstanding.Therefore, the critics praised McAllister's performance.

Got a crucial victory, plus the UEFA Super Cup, so Blackburn is very happy inside.Williams wanted a bigger celebration, but George didn't agree.

If a European Super Cup is a big celebration, it will definitely make people laugh.

The European Super Cup is also worth making big moves.It's so embarrassing.

In the end, Williams agreed with George's idea, and a small celebration ceremony was held in the club.

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After the celebration ceremony, George was not able to rest because it was the national team match day.George followed Williams to Zurich, Switzerland.Participate in the draw ceremony for the UEFA Champions League first round group stage.

George went to the UEFA Cup draw last season.

But since the reform of the Champions Cup, the influence of the Champions Cup has been increasing day by day.Unlike before, only the league champions participated. Since the reform of the Champions Cup, the famous and strong teams in European football can basically participate in the European Champions Cup.

Therefore, the Champions League has completely become a feast for the rich.The influence far exceeds that of the Champions League ten years ago.

If a strong team cannot participate in the Champions League for a long time, they are ashamed to call themselves a strong team.

And the head coaches who came to the draw ceremony of the first round of the Champions League group stage are all a big gathering of the best head coaches in European football.The club head coaches who came here today basically include the head coaches of all the current strong teams in European football.

When George arrived, the lottery ceremony had not yet begun.

Those head coaches who knew each other gathered in twos and threes to chat.

As the head coach of Real Madrid, there are many coaches around Del Bosque who talk to him.Bosque didn't seem to like to talk much, listening to others, nodding and shaking his head occasionally.But always kept smiling.

And Ferguson not only has a huge influence in English football.The same is true in European football.There are many coaches around Ferguson.Ferguson seemed chatty, laughing loudly and saying something.

Eriksson is in high spirits.Just led Lazio to the Serie A championship last season, Eriksson's coaching career in Lazio has reached its peak.

At this time, Ancelotti, who is only 41 years old and is still the representative of the young coaches in European football, is also chatting and laughing with several young coaches.Ancelotti had a very indecent nickname at this time, that is, "Millennium Second".

But there is no doubt that Ancelotti is one of the most famous young coaches in European football.

In the 95-96 season, Ancelotti led Reggina to the Serie A and began to become famous.After leading Parma to the Serie A runner-up in the 96-97 season, Ancelotti officially became one of the famous coaches. In the 98-99 season, Ancelotti entered Juventus and started his coaching career with a wealthy team. He led Juventus to the Serie A runner-up last season.

At the age of 40, he can coach a top giant like Juventus.Ancelotti's reputation is still quite loud in European football.

As for George, although he won the UEFA Cup last season and just defeated Real Madrid to win the UEFA Super Cup, George is still a rookie in European football.Although it is not too late, few coaches know George.

But George didn't care.

George was not the sort of place that liked a particularly lively place.So stood aside with Williams.

"George, why don't you say hello when you come."

Ferguson, who was talking and laughing with other coaches just now, found George, so he came to George with a smile.

"No one I know. It's nice to be alone."

"You!" Ferguson pointed to George, then shook his head. "Come on, George. How many people will I take you to meet?"

George shook his head.

"No. There will be a chance to get to know each other later."

George is unwilling to get to know those famous European football coaches.And there is no interest in getting to know them.In the future, as long as his grades are good, there is no need for George to know them.They all wanted to come and get to know themselves.

Ferguson was used to George's character, so he didn't blame George.He just came over to say hello to George.

Obviously Wenger is not a person who likes such lively scenes.He almost arrived at the scene of the lottery.However, it seems that Wenger's popularity is not bad. When Wenger came in, the coach greeted Wenger from time to time.

Wenger's European record is a blemish.However, Wenger's unique style of play in European football still makes Wenger famous in European football.

Wenger smiled and nodded with them, but did not stop to say anything.

Wenger didn't stop until he was next to George.I was very happy to chat with George. As for Ferguson not far away, Wenger naturally ignored it.Of course, Ferguson, who was standing not far away, also spotted Wenger.But Ferguson also ignored Wenger.

These two are two well-known uncles in English football, and they are also the head coaches of the two most powerful and influential clubs in English football.It's normal for them to spit at each other.Even in private, the two seldom meet and talk.

The conflict between the two big names in English football is just like the rumors...Anyway, the relationship is definitely not good.

Wenger came in just by pinch.Therefore, Wenger and George did not chat a few words, and the time for the draw arrived.Under the leadership of UEFA staff, all the head coaches present entered the draw hall.

After everyone had taken their seats, many following media also entered the lottery hall.

The draw for the UEFA Champions League group stage was broadcast live.There are countless fans waiting in front of the TV for the result of the draw.After all, no fan wants their team to encounter a strong enemy in the group stage.Wouldn't it be better to be able to easily break through?

Therefore, all fans are concerned about the team they support and which group they will draw.

George sat down, also a little nervous.After all, this is George's first time playing in the Champions League, and George is definitely not a sufferer.

Many people say that the heroes in history are sympathetic to each other.Willing to have a good opponent to compete with yourself.In George's mind, that's a fart.If George wins the world, he hopes his opponents are all idiots.George is now a coach, and George really wants all the team coaches to be idiots.

Can easily win the game, George never wants to have waves.

Maybe George will never be a hero in people's hearts, and he will never be able to understand the inner world of a hero.Therefore, George will never be a so-called hero.

George is just praying now.Be sure to put Blackburn in the easiest group.George didn't want to meet the so-called death group and end up in the group stage.Then run to play in the UEFA Cup, it would be a big shame.

The draw process for the Champions League group stage is also very simple.There are no redundant items, just introduce the 32 participating teams that need to be drawn, and then directly enter the most important part, the draw.

All the head coaches are staring at the lottery at this time.

After the lottery is over, some will be happy and some will be depressed.George hoped that the one who was happy was himself and the one who was depressed was someone else.

(End of this chapter)