As soon as the group came out, Lopetegui, who was next to Li Bin, turned pale: This grouping is really terrible.
However, as a second-tier team, what better things can we hope for?
This year is different from last year. Last year, among the eight first-tier teams, there was still a weak Valencia, which gave the teams in the draw some hope. But this year’s eight first-tier teams are stronger than
Last year was even stronger. Chelsea's outstanding performance in the Champions League in consecutive years has made them successfully join the first-tier teams. This
As a result, there are no underdogs in the first tier, and anyone drawn will be difficult to fight against. The current first tier is the top four of the Premier League, plus the La Liga duo and the Milan duo, eight such strong teams.
, two of them are from Serie A. Which of the remaining six teams was drawn by Parma and is it not considered the group of death?
Parma itself is already very strong. Among the second-tier teams, that is, Lyon and Porto can still be compared with them. The other teams are much worse than them. Two of them have four Champions League titles.
Strong teams will definitely be in the same group, and the group drawn with them is destined to be the death group.
However, even in the death group, there must be a distinction between strong and weak. If the Celtics in the third tier and Rosenberg in the fourth tier are drawn, then Parma does not have to worry too much.
No matter how hard you play, you can still lose to them? However, the teams drawn are CSKA Moscow and Shakhtar Donetsk, which is another matter. These two teams are the best.
Two difficult bones to crack. CSKA is far away in Russia. Just the distance is a problem.
Parma has to lose a layer of skin. Over the years, whoever has played with a Russian team has to scold them? And Donetsk should also be the most powerful team among the fourth-tier teams. Ukraine is traditional
Eastern European football is a powerful country, and the owner of Shakhtar Donetsk is the richest man in Ukraine. Just building the team cost 320 million. The influx of a large number of Brazilian players has made them strong enough. Such a lineup is definitely
Among the Death Group, they are the most powerful.
When Lopetegui saw this grouping, of course his expression immediately changed: No matter when he saw his team facing strong players from all levels, he would not be particularly happy.
Originally, Lopetegui was counting on Parma to score more points for the team in the first half of the season, but now it seems that this is very difficult. Which of these teams does not need serious preparation? Li Bin
He also said that he would play the Champions League seriously. So, is the league really over before it even begins?
"We can qualify, right?" Lopetegui was even a little worried about qualifying. He turned around and asked Li Bin in a low voice.
"Can you have some confidence in me?" Li Bin said helplessly.
He didn't expect that there would be such a grouping. He estimated that this was not for himself, but for Chelsea: Mourinho, that guy, has always been a big mouth. Maybe this time, UEFA wants
To deal with him, that's why we arranged it like this, so that all the strong teams in each bracket can gather with Chelsea. However, this is not a bad idea: what's wrong with getting into form early in the Champions League?
"But, the opponent is really strong..."
"Then let's see. If the team doesn't qualify, why not resign early?"
This draw was also beyond Li Bin's expectation, but it also made him very satisfied: originally this season, he was ready and wanted to make a difference in the Champions League. Now the Champions League is more difficult.
He doesn't have much fear. He has to fight anyway, so what's wrong with fighting harder?
It is precisely because of this thought that when the draw was over and he walked to the interview area to face reporters, Li Bin did not keep a low profile anymore, "I think Parma's qualifying is not a problem. The only problem now is that Parma will be the general."
Will we qualify as first or second? Chelsea is a strong team, and it will not be easy for us to qualify as first in the same group as them, but we will work hard in this direction."
After saying this, Li Bin didn't say anything more, turned around and wanted to leave. But at this time, there was an uproar from the direction behind him. Li Bin turned around and saw Mourinho not far away.
In front of him, the media were recording something. Obviously, Mourinho also expressed Chelsea's confidence in front of the media, and Li Bin estimated that his wording would be very beautiful.
Before the game even started, trouble started.
Chelsea is a strong team in the Champions League, there is no doubt about this. Li Bin also knows very well that although he is now known as a famous young coach, he has not won the Champions League for a day. In the eyes of the media, compared with
Mourinho is also much different - whether there is the Champions League or not, this is a lesson
One of the hard indicators of the success of training is that Wenger, who plays the most gorgeous and powerful team in the Premier League, is questioned because of this, let alone himself? In the game with Chelsea, he will definitely be the one at a disadvantage in public opinion, especially
Mourinho's mouth, it's strange that he can give himself the upper hand.
But, okay, let’s talk about the competition. You can brag to the media now. After a few days, maybe one of the two of us will be unlucky first.
In my memory, Mourinho was dismissed after failing to win against Copenhagen in the Champions League group stage. Now, they have not met Copenhagen, but they have met several teams, and every one of them is stronger than Copenhagen. In this group,
Maybe it's the graveyard where Mourinho was dismissed. His team's victory may be the biggest reason for his dismissal - is this why UEFA arranged for him to be in a group?
He has not been targeted, but has he become one of the weapons used by UEFA?
Speaking of which, do you need to add fuel to his fire? If you help him, he will finish class faster, right?
When Li Bin was thinking wildly, another coach beside him had already walked over and said, "Li, long time no see."
"Mr. Ferguson, long time no see." Li Bin was a little surprised when he saw Ferguson next to him.
"I saw the results of your draw. I'm glad that we are not in the same group. Parma is really strong enough now..." Ferguson exchanged a few pleasantries and pulled Li Bin out of the venue.
After leaving the venue, he also expressed his intention of coming. Of course he was not here to chat. He came to ask Li Bin something.
"I heard that you want to coach in the Premier League, right?" Ferguson asked without being too polite.
"Yes, what's wrong?" Li Bin didn't try to hide it. He knew that Ferguson wouldn't be so bored as to talk nonsense like this.
"On behalf of Manchester United, I welcome your arrival. I believe that together we can build a great Premier League."
Is this a sign of goodwill from Manchester United? Li Bin said in his mind, but he still expressed his gratitude to Ferguson for his words.
He didn't know why Ferguson showed favor to him, but he knew how important Ferguson's gesture was. In the Premier League, Manchester United's status is very high. Even if those private rumors are not true, at least, as the oldest player in the Premier League
, one of the most senior coaches. His opinions are openly sought on many matters in the Premier League. It is right to have a good relationship with him.
"If you come to the Premier League, you will also need to find a team to coach. Do you want to listen to my advice?"
"Your suggestion is not to ask me to wait for you to retire, right?"
"I'm thinking from your point of view. Don't think that I'm not enough of a friend. I have to work for several years, but I won't give up so early." Ferguson laughed, "If I have something to say, I'll say it directly:
When you come to the Premier League, don't just look for a team like you did in Serie A. It's important to find the team you want to go to in the future."
"What does this mean?" Li Bin asked confused.
"Recently, Thais have taken over Manchester City, and many other teams in the Premier League, such as Liverpool, also have foreign wealthy people investing in their funds. This is a good thing. For the league, when you have money, you can play
It's beautiful, which is of course a good thing. But for the coach, it's troublesome: you know, if you choose the wrong team, you're in big trouble."
Ferguson paused and said, "The Premier League is different from Serie A. In Serie A, if the coach resigns, he can just find another place to find a job. No matter which team he chooses, people will just leave. But in the Premier League, once you go
If you join a team, you are bound to this team. You will take over all the grudges and resentments of this team." Ferguson said, "For example, if you take over Manchester City or Liverpool,
So,
In this life, you will never think about joining Old Trafford again. Similarly, if you join Old Trafford or go to Tottenham, then in this life, you don’t have to think about going to Arsenal.
Now. Premier League fans are different from Serie A fans. Fans here are people who like to hold grudges. If you go to a team, then you will be marked by this team. You can no longer consider going to fight with them.
The enemy team, you should consider this."
Li Bin has indeed never considered this before, but now that he has said it this way - if he goes to Manchester City, it is impossible to go to Manchester United. This is something that needs to be considered.
However, Ferguson didn’t seem to have a good intention when he said this: Now in the Premier League, the teams most in need of coaching changes are Manchester City and Liverpool. These two teams are teams that have changed their owners. Manchester City has changed their bosses.
Thaksin believes that Liverpool has replaced two Americans. They now want to change their coaches. This is the most likely place for Li Bin. But now the meaning of Ferguson's words is obvious: If you go to those teams,
We will no longer be friends from now on.
It's hard to be Ferguson's enemy.
"And don't forget, it's true that the rich are rich, but the rich are also troublesome guys. For a team like Manchester United, when you become the head coach, you are the boss of the team. But Chelsea has a coach.
, there is a manager, a chairman, and a big boss, not to mention a technical director and so on - you don’t like the feeling of having a lot of people piled on your head, right? Especially when there are so many people who are against me.
?" Ferguson saw that Li Bin had not made up his mind and said again.
"Is this a threat?" Li Bin asked.
"What kind of threat is this? You haven't taken over those teams yet. It's just advice." Ferguson patted him. "I know your methods. I see everything you do in Serie A. I don't want to fight with you."
Enemies, we are fighting fiercely, which is not good for you or me. Why should we fight against each other? We can coexist. There is still one year left, so make your own choices. I hope you make the right choice."
"If I made the right decision, we wouldn't be enemies?" Li Bin asked rhetorically.
"Kid, don't be stupid. Anyone who has the ability to compete with Manchester United is the enemy of Manchester United. I believe that with your ability, you will be the enemy of Manchester United." Ferguson smiled, "But I hope it won't be a mortal enemy.
I said that I am very optimistic about your successor, and this is not nonsense."