Football: Banned for life, forced to travel to Europe

Chapter 785 Grassroots VS Elite

If Mourinho is grassroots, then Guardiola is a real elite.

Guardiola came from a famous family. He played from the Barcelona youth team until he joined the first team. In his first season in the first team, he followed Barcelona to end Real Madrid's five consecutive championships.

As a player, he was soft in the Barcelona championship, and he was the "fourth position" and the core of the midfield hand-picked by Cruyff, Van Gaal and other famous coaches. His career is perfect.

After retiring, Guardiola started from the Barcelona b team. In just one year, he became the head coach of the first team, creating the Barcelona dream three dynasties that people talk about.

At the peak, he retreated bravely and went to Bayern Munich, and later took charge of Manchester City, either a traditional giant or a newly promoted local tycoon team.

Unlike Mourinho who once lost Chelsea and Real Madrid, Guardiola made his own decision every step of the way. He has never been fired, and his resume is perfect.

If it is placed in a novel, Guardiola is a proper protagonist.

Such a person is definitely not satisfied with being a qualified champion coach. His goal is to create his own legend, and he uses his own tactics to create it.

So whether it is in Barcelona, ​​Bayern Munich or Manchester City, Guardiola is the biggest player. His tactics are in the same line, sacred and inviolable.

Some people may think that this is a false name, and victory is the first priority, but Guardiola is pursuing these false names. He does not allow himself to show weakness, and he also does not allow Chelsea to step on the corpse of Manchester City to win the championship in advance.

And Mourinho is completely the opposite. In order to win, he can change his tactics at any time, he can scold his opponent for psychological warfare, and he can also stick to nine or ten minutes regardless of face.

This is actually a duel between two classes, the grassroots challenge the elite, but now the positions of the two sides are reversed, and the challenger is replaced by Guardiola.

Although it is the position of the challenger, Guardiola also knows that Mourinho will defend and counterattack, but his pride does not allow him to change his tactics, he still chooses to attack.

Guardiola even announced his starting lineup in advance.

"Yes, I think my starting lineup has been determined, tomorrow we will play 4231, the goalkeeper is Caballero, the back four is Clichy, Kompany, Laporte and Keylor Navas, the double midfielder is Delph and Fernandinho, the three attacking midfielders are Sane, David Silva and De Bruyne, and the lone striker is Aguero."

"Jesus and Gundogan are both injured and will not be included in the squad."

The reporters in the audience all opened their mouths in surprise. It is not uncommon to announce the starting list one day in advance. Many head coaches will do this, and Guardiola is no exception.

But it is quite rare to announce the starting list before such an important game. Is Guardiola suspicious?Psychological warfare?

With all kinds of questions, the reporters found Mourinho. They hoped that Mourinho would also announce Chelsea's starting lineup tomorrow.

But Mourinho refused, he not only rejected the reporters' request, but also put several smoke bombs, "Salah, Kante and Di Maria's injuries are still unstable, not sure if they will be able to play tomorrow. Toro felt unwell this morning and missed the afternoon training..."

The reporters don't care if Mourinho is setting off smoke bombs, wishing to be injured?This is big news!

"You mean it's doubtful to make a wish?"

"Will Wishing enter the 18-man squad?"

"Are you sure Wish is on the injured list?"

Mourinho shook his head, "I'm not sure whether Toro will return from injury in time, but I will put him in the 18-man squad. He is an indispensable figure for Chelsea..."

Wish hurt?Fuck it, he's as strong as a bull, as he's nicknamed.

This is Mourinho. The more crucial the game is, the more he likes to engage in psychological warfare. Even if he is called a liar, he will not hesitate, as long as he can win the game...

But as an old opponent, Guardiola was not fooled. He vowed to his disciples in the Manchester City locker room, "Don't worry, I'm sure I will start. Salah, Di Maria and Kante They're all going to start and they're definitely in good form, Jose must be setting off smoke."

Looking at the hesitant expressions of the players, Guardiola was a little displeased, "You just need to execute, you don't need to question, ok? Just play according to the tactics we trained this week!"

After the Manchester City players came on the field, they found that Mourinho was setting off smoke bombs, and their head coach guessed it right!

Even the commentator was joking, "Wish, Salah, Di Maria and Kanter all appeared on the stage, but Manchester City's players were not surprised at all. It seems that Mourinho's smoke bombs did not work."

"Hey, what surprised me is Guardiola. Manchester City's starting lineup is exactly the same as what he announced yesterday. What an honest man."

Guardiola is not an honest man, he is just more proud.

Kompany won the coin toss and made a wish. Manchester City chose to kick off first. They turned away from the away game and attacked like a storm.

Chelsea did not come up to attack like in the previous game, nor did they use high positions to press down. Instead, they all retreated and dealt with Manchester City in low positions.

This is already the norm for Mourinho to play Guardiola. Whether it is in La Liga or in the Premier League, as long as the two teams meet, it is basically the same script, and this time is no exception.

Mourinho's tactics are only four words - defensive counterattack.

Very simple four words, but it is not easy to succeed.

Mourinho is not worried at all, his team is best at defensive counterattacks, and they have counterattacks and offensive weapons, make a wish!

However, there is no chance to make a wish for the time being. Manchester City's training this week has been very effective. Their offensive wave after wave has hit Chelsea's defense in turn. Chelsea can't find a good chance to counterattack.

Especially Aguero, he is in excellent form today, and he is not alone at all. After 15 minutes of the game, he has sent two excellent passes, which is not common in previous games.

It's a pity that David Silva and De Bruyne didn't seize the good opportunity created by Aguero. David Silva hit the football in the stands, and De Bruyne's long shot was missed. Courtois flies to save.

Guardiola was very annoyed, holding his head in his hands, more disappointed than David Silva and De Bruyne, he wanted to win this game too much.

Poet He looked at Chelsea's crumbling defense and was a little worried. He was frightened by Aguero. Aguero in this state could score goals at any time. "Isn't Guardiola at odds with Aguero? Gabriel Jesus is injured, so Ihenacho can also play."

There is also a small story here. Guardiola really wanted Ishinacho to start at the beginning, but before the game, Aguero took the initiative to find Guardiola and expressed his willingness to obey his tactical arrangements.

Aguero also wanted to defeat Wish and Chelsea too much, and the two made a brief reconciliation...