Manchester City were the big winners at UEFA's annual awards ceremony.
Then the draw results for the new season's Champions League group stages were released.
The group Manchester City has been assigned to is full of competitiveness.
Juventus, Monchengladbach, Sevilla!
Serie A champion, Europa League champion, Champions League champion.
Although the group situation is not optimistic, Manchester City, as the defending champion of the Champions League, certainly has nothing to fear.
Manchester City returned to their hometown to take a break, and the opening game of the new Premier League season is about to begin.
The new season has just begun, and Manchester City has already started a tight schedule of double matches a week.
Considering that we will also compete in the Club World Cup at the end of the year.
Pellegrini has been rotating since the beginning of the season.
In the opening game, Manchester City will challenge West Brom as a guest.
Hao Qiang partners with Sterling and Navas as the trident.
Midfielder De Bruyne also failed to continue starting.
Fernandinho partners with Fernando to form a double defensive midfielder, and David Silva plays the attacking midfielder.
The back line and goalkeeper have not changed, and they still continue the previous formation.
West Brom will undoubtedly be wary of Manchester City.
However, since it is only the season opener, West Brom may be a little relaxed.
Sterling, who served as the starting left winger, was active from the start of the game.
As long as he receives support from the left, he will dribble forward quickly, whether it is a pass from the bottom or an inward cut. His performance has improved compared to the previous two games.
Hao Qiang played a fulcrum role and rushed into the penalty area to grab points. Manchester City continued to surge in pace. Sterling was able to play some individual threats on the left, which in disguise relieved some of the defensive pressure Hao Qiang encountered in the middle.
In the 16th minute of the game, Hao Qiang received Sterling's pass in the penalty area. The British star immediately ran in and cut inside, but his line selection was not very good.
To put it bluntly, it is a bit difficult for Hao Qiang to pass the ball.
Hao Qiang passed the ball back.
David Silva followed up and entered the penalty area with a better chance and position.
Stop the ball and adjust, then take a strong shot.
The football flew into the lower left corner of the goal.
Simple and neat!
Manchester City's first goal of the new season was born.
David Silva smiled and high-fived Hao Qiang, then jogged to the sidelines to celebrate.
Manchester City fans naturally enjoyed hearing this and laughed heartily.
Sterling was not depressed either.
Whether he can c or not really depends on the expressions of his teammates.
First try to gain a good impression and gain the trust of the team.
Manchester City 1:0 West Brom.
After returning to a double defensive midfielder, Manchester City's defense has obviously strengthened.
In the eyes of West Brom, Manchester City's defense is naturally impregnable.
Manchester City did not have the momentum to conquer thousands of miles, but now they look particularly stable.
Sterling behaved relatively well, so Hao Qiang would naturally deliver cannonballs to him.
It's just that he shot two shots in a row, one missed and the other was saved.
Manchester City fans look constipated again.
Maybe Sterling still needs to adapt to the environment.
From an honor perspective, Manchester City cannot compare to Liverpool.
But in terms of strength comparison in the past two to three years.
Manchester City is stronger than Liverpool, and opponents pay much higher attention to Manchester City than to Liverpool.
This means that the living space for offensive players is very difficult.
Sterling's activity caused a headache for West Brom's defense.
We can't turn a blind eye, but we don't dare to invest more defensive forces on him.
This made Hao Qiang feel a little more relaxed.
In the 29th minute of the game, Sterling dribbled in and encountered tight defense.
It was obviously unrealistic to force the ball, but if it really happened, he would probably be reluctant to handle the ball with his last kick.
So he passed the ball back.
David Silva directly transferred the ball to the right after receiving the ball.
Zabaleta came up with an assist and then sent a direct pass.
Navas led the ball in front, accelerated down the field, and sent a high-quality cross to the goal.
Hao Qiang pressured the West Brom centre-back to header!
The football flew into the upper right corner of the goal.
The Manchester City fans who came to the away game cheered and cheered!
"Haha, Hao Huang is opening!"
"It's coming, it's my first goal in the Premier League in the new season. I scored in the first round. I'm in good shape."
"Are you kidding? Hao Huang has not improved his condition at all, but it is enough to beat West Brom."
Manchester City 2:0 West Brom.
Pellegrini sat on the coaching bench looking serious.
He did not take the game lightly because his opponent was weaker.
After Manchester City adjusted back to a double defensive midfielder system, it still controlled the situation very steadily.
This made him even more determined that Manchester City's technical and tactical changes cannot be achieved overnight.
Still have to do it step by step.
West Brom were two goals behind at home, but they did not launch a violent offensive.
After taking a two-goal lead, Sterling became a little more unique.
Maybe it's because the team has a great chance of winning, and even if he wastes some opportunities, he won't be the sinner of the team's failure to win the game.
But West Brom didn't give him a chance to show off.
Halftime is over.
Return to the locker room and take a short rest.
Pellegrini had two reminders for Sterling.
Manchester City gave him the opportunity to grow, but it does not mean that his growth comes first in the interests of the team.
Moreover, growth does not mean going one's own way. Even a superstar is nothing if he is separated from the team.
In the second half, the two sides changed sides and fought again.
Manchester City remains solid.
West Brom lay flat and pretended to be dead.
As the game approached 60 minutes, Sterling was brought down to the ground by an opponent's flying tackle while dribbling in from the left side of the frontcourt.
This young man is quite tolerant of grass.
He fell hard but stood up like a normal person.
Hao Qiang and Silva came to the football.
Silva glanced at him and consciously assumed a rock-paper-scissors posture.
Hao Qiang suddenly curled his lips.
He came here to exchange a few words with Silva, not to take a free kick.
The shooting angle is a bit tight, so it's not easy to score a goal.
As a result, Silva wanted to play a game with him.
Hao Qiang Stone.
Silva comes out of cloth.
Silva wins.
After winning, a smile appeared on Silva's face.
Hao Qiang shrugged.
Three times in a row he was stoned.
If Silva doesn't win again, it's time to see a doctor.
"Send a cross."
Hao Qiang's words suddenly made David Silva lose interest.
Finally got a win, but didn't let the shot go?
Well, as the core of the offensive playmaker, he has a high level of awareness.
Hao Qiang asked him to pass the ball, and of course he did.
Other Manchester City players also dived into the penalty area.
This time it was Hao Qiang who provided cover for Silva.
After taking a run-up, he rushed past the football and then ran towards the center of the penalty area.
Naturally, West Brom's defense will not ignore Hao Qiang's threat.
The human wall cannot be moved, and others go to block Hao Qiang.
Silva passed the ball into the penalty area.
The slight arc bypassed the front point and the middle. Hao Qiang failed to catch up with the point, and the football flew too high for him to reach.
But the football, which arced and spun towards the right rib of the penalty area, was headed into the goal by Kompany!
Manchester City fans looked up to the sky and laughed.
"Okay, okay, the first game of the new season, let's bloom more!"
"Forward, midfielder, defender, each score a goal!"
"I have to say, we are a bit strong!"
Manchester City 3:0 West Brom.
For the opening game, Manchester City's performance definitely satisfied the fans.
Pellegrini quickly made substitutions.
In the 65th minute, Hao Qiang, David Silva, and Fernandinho were removed.
Aguero, De Bruyne and Demichelis appeared on the stage.
Demichelis plays as a defensive midfielder.
Manchester City's formation remains unchanged.
Scene control is still relatively stable.
But the performance on the offensive end was obviously weak.
Sterling strives for performance and Aguero waits for opportunities, but without Hao Qiang, the cooperation between him and De Bruyne still lacks tacit understanding.
West Brom were completely flat and had no decent counterattack at all.
Maybe for them, today is not the beginning of the new season at all.
After being crushed by Manchester City, the battle will really begin in the next round.
The situation was tepid.
Manchester City finally got off to a good start with a score of 3:0 without any bloodshed.
Go home in a happy mood.
While Manchester City won the league opener, Manchester United defeated Tottenham 1:0 at home.
Red Devils fans couldn't wait to declare a revival.
"Man City, just wait, we will return to the throne this season!"
Arsenal lost 0:2 at home to West Ham United.
The calls for Wenger to be sacked at the Emirates Stadium have become increasingly strident.
Liverpool defeated Stoke City 1:0 away from home and looked pretty good.
And at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea drew 2:2 with Swansea.
The result of the game is definitely unsatisfactory.
But that's not why Chelsea made headlines.
At the end of the game, Hazard was injured and fell to the ground. Team doctor Eva rushed into the field and was scolded by Mourinho, which caused an uproar!
Originally it was just a simple football incident.
But in Western countries, many problems may expand and rise to a new level and become new problems.
It has nothing to do with the original question.
A "war" breaks out between Mourinho and female team doctor Eva!
This surprised fans.
Mourinho, who was blaming the sky and the earth, didn't even spare the team doctor?
Whether he is right or wrong is irrelevant.
Amid reports swirling in Fleet Street, commentators have raised the issue to questions of whether he respects women.
Racial discrimination and sexism are commonplace in Europe and the United States.
It just doesn't work if it's made public...
So Mourinho fell into the turmoil.
And this will inevitably affect Chelsea's combat effectiveness.
Of course Manchester City is a favorite.
It's just that Chelsea's operation confused them.
No wind and no waves.
Mourinho blew himself up?
If Chelsea is weakened as a result, who will be Manchester City's title rival this season?
I can only watch it while playing.
Coincidentally.
Chelsea is troubled by the female team doctor incident, Mourinho is bombarded by the media every day, and in the second round of the Premier League, Chelsea will visit the Etihad Stadium to challenge Manchester City!
At this point in time, Chelsea is in a troubled time, and its military morale is in chaos.
What will Chelsea do against Manchester City?
Blues fans are in a dizzy state!
After watching football for so many years, I never expected that a female team doctor could put the team on the forefront.
Some Chelsea players also stood up and expressed their opinions.
What makes Mourinho sad is that no player dares to stand on his side.
After all, supporting Mourinho at this time is tantamount to standing against the public, and will only be pushed to the gallows.
As for the players who came out to express support for female team doctors, they also understand.
The relationship between team doctors and players is actually relatively close.
After all, we get along all the time.
Moreover, players leave the maintenance of their own health in the hands of team doctors.
Whether Hao Qiang is in Manchester City or Naples, Leverkusen and other teams, he has a good relationship with the team doctors.
He never puts on airs in front of them. After he became a star, he would take the initiative to give gifts to team doctors, all of which were commemorative.
For example, the final version of the jersey.
It will definitely help you to have a good relationship with the team doctor.
Who is mentally ill and would act aloof to his or her doctor every day?
When harmony is the most important thing, everyone is better off.
Even the team doctors Hao Qiang has worked with are all men.
But it is not difficult to imagine the relationship between Chelsea players and the female team doctor, it must be quite good.
Another point is that Mourinho got angry with Eva and criticized her for rushing onto the pitch too quickly.
It's not appropriate for players to look at this kind of thing.
Hazard was injured and fell to the ground. Who knows the extent of his injury?
The team doctor rushed to the player's side immediately, and the player must be happy.
if not?
He fell to the ground, and the team doctor came over slowly, taking three steps and turning back?
The players may lose their mentality.
Of course, saving lives and healing the wounded must be a race against time.
So Mourinho's approach is unpopular.
Before the second round of the Premier League.
Pellegrini attended the pre-match press conference. Now Mourinho is a rat crossing the street and everyone is shouting to beat him.
It seems that criticizing him is speaking for female workers around the world.
Pellegrini was naturally asked by reporters about the war between Mourinho and Eva.
Pellegrini said sensibly that he would not comment on other teams' affairs.
This also fits his personality.
He didn't become a big talker because he became the Champions League champion coach, and he couldn't wait to point out the country and make his presence felt.
The coaches of other Premier League teams also fell silent.
Only a few people came forward to comment on the matter and sided with Mourinho.
For most coaches, especially those in England.
In the past, their power was boundless.
In addition to the appointment of management personnel, they can intervene in every detail of the club.
The power of Premier League managers has now been emasculated.
But pay more attention to authority.
Because of a team doctor, the whole city was in turmoil and he was very worried.
This kind of thing is extremely ridiculous in the eyes of many traditional teachers.
It is also a challenge to their authority.
This matter was put aside ten years ago. Twenty years ago, the head coach told the team doctor to get lost.
How can there be so many squabbling black and white disputes about right and wrong?
But times have changed.
What Mourinho's predicament reflects is that his sharp style has not kept pace with the times.
The power of the media will further increase with the development of science and technology, and the storm of public opinion will be more terrifying than before.
The Uncrowned King did not gain his fame in vain.
August 16th.
Etihad Stadium.
The highlight battle between last season's Premier League champions and runners-up is as scheduled.
Before the game, players from both teams lined up in the tunnel to prepare for the match.
Hao Qiang and Hazard met again and exchanged greetings. When they shook hands and hugged, Hao Qiang whispered in his ear and asked: "Are you going to get rid of Mourinho?"
The development of the situation was somewhat beyond expectations.
I thought Chelsea's internal conflicts could be settled quickly.
Unexpectedly, the incident would escalate and become more and more serious.
This raises questions about the role played by Chelsea's dressing room.
After all, it's not uncommon for a locker room to kill a coach.
Azar did not respond, but his meaningful eyes betrayed his heart.
Hao Qiang understood instantly.
Mourinho's third year is really not going to be easy!
The third year when he first coached Chelsea ended in failure, and he was kicked out just one month into the fourth year.
His third year at Real Madrid also ended in failure, and he returned to Stamford Bridge after betraying his family and friends.
But this time, in just the third year, the female team doctor incident may have triggered internal conflicts among all generals.
I'm afraid he won't be able to protect himself again.
