Chapter 993

The Champions League semi-final starts in the middle of the week after the match between Manchester United and Everton. Manchester United's semi-final opponents are also Premier League rivals Chelsea.

Before the Champions League quarter final, Gao Xiaodong once said that he didn't want to meet Chelsea in the semi-final, he wanted to play Bayern.

However, Gao Xiaodong has also become a crow's mouth. Bayern are closer to promotion than Chelsea in most of the 180 minutes, but it is the blues who laugh to the end.

With a 1-0 loss at home and a 2-1 reversal away from home, the blues showed the world their mettle, tenacity and stability.

The Red Devils Manchester United and the blues Chelsea are on the contrary. Manchester United's football is passionate. Two old enemies with completely opposite football personalities gather in the semi-finals, which is bound to attract the attention of fans all over the world.

In history, Manchester United have met the top three in London in the European war, and they have all successfully subdued their opponents. However, Chelsea have met the Premier League team in the Champions League for six consecutive seasons, with a total score of 3-3.

The Red Devils' first civil war against England in European history dates back to the winners' Cup in 1963-1964, when they met defending champion Tottenham in the first round. Spurs, at their peak, won 2-0 at White Hart Lane in the first leg, but United returned to Old Trafford in the second leg with a 4-0 win. In recent years, it is the first time that penalty kicks annoyed Chelsea in the final of 2007-2008 season. In the two rounds of semi-final of 2008-2009 season, Arsenal were 4-1 without temper. Evra also left the famous sentence "it's like adults and children are playing football".

Although Chelsea played less in Europe, they encountered more civil wars with their English rivals. In the 1970-1971 season, Chelsea won the winner's cup. In the semi-final, they knocked out Manchester City 1-0. Since 2003-2004, the Blues have been fighting civil war in the Champions League for six consecutive seasons, with Liverpool alone hitting five times. In addition to losing Manchester United in the final of 2007-2008, the blues beat Arsenal 3-2 in the 14 final of 2003-2004.

Ancelotti and Ferguson are world-class coaches. They have led the team to the Champions League finals three times and won two Champions League trophies. Any direct dialogue between them will be engraved with a great label. In the semi-final of the 1999 Champions League, Juve led by Ancelotti were overturned 3-2 by Manchester United with a 2-0 lead at home, thus making Manchester United the treble winner. After that, Anfield had an overwhelming advantage against Sir Alex.

When Ancelotti led AC Milan to meet Manchester United again, he knocked out Sir Alex twice, reversing the tone of confrontation between the two. From last season when he was in charge of Chelsea, Ancelotti only lost a chicken rib community shield cup last summer. So far, Ansai has won 7-2-3 in 12 games in direct dialogue with Sir Alex. He has twice eliminated the Red Devils in the Champions League in the past six years.

Gao Xiaodong and Lampard, Rooney and Drogba are the representatives of the two teams. In terms of strength alone, the combination of Gao Xiaodong and Rooney, and the combination of Lampard and Drogba are in the middle of the world. However, in terms of the performance of each other in the Champions League, Gao Xiaodong led inter Milan to eliminate Chelsea last season. Rooney snatched a champion from the hands of Chelsea, Gao Xiaodong Winter and Rooney's record is obviously better than Drogba and Lampard.

This psychological advantage also makes Gao Xiaodong and Rooney have no scruples in speaking.

Rooney said: Manchester United will definitely conquer Stamford Bridge. Although we play away in the first leg, Manchester United will definitely attack actively. We need to bring the performance against Schalke 04 to Chelsea, we need to improve our defense and I believe we can do our best. Maybe in the last few matches, Chelsea have done better, but in the Champions League knockout, our goal is to advance.

Gao Xiaodong said: "it will be another peak match between Manchester United and Chelsea. Although we meet every year, the Champions League is totally different. It's really bad luck for Chelsea to meet in the semi-final of the Champions League, because it's definitely us who will be promoted."

Ferguson against Ancelotti's record is not good, he said more carefully, "two teams have the best players, the most experienced coach and the most complete equipment.". However, it is more difficult for Chelsea in the attack line. It is not easy for Drogba or Anelka to score this season. Torres has not integrated into the team and it is difficult to say whether he can make a breakthrough. While Xiaodong, Rooney and Hernandez are in good shape. I think we have the upper hand in terms of form. However, in the strong strong strong dialogue, it is the details that decide whether to win or not. Who does the details well, who wins.

Gao Xiaodong and Rooney's speech is arrogant, and Chelsea head coach Ancelotti is also impolite. In an interview with reporters, he said: it's "predestined" for us to meet Manchester United in the Champions League. Although some people think that whether I can continue to coach the blues depends on this match, I am not nervous at all. Because I have always been the winner against Manchester United. I have a lot of good memories of playing against Manchester United. This time I believe it will be us

Some of Ancelotti's words annoyed Ferguson. In an interview with reporters the next day, Manchester United manager Ferguson retorted, "if you use 50 million pounds to buy Torres in winter, no one will be so crazy except for Chelsea. I believe that Chelsea's mania for the Champions League can only let Ancelotti leave ahead of time."For Ferguson's sarcasm, Ancelotti showed no weakness, "this is not crazy, but a dream. We played Manchester United in the semi-final of the Champions League, which means we are one step closer to the final

Ferguson has not only concerned about whether Torres and Andriy Ancelotti can score goals in the final, but also that we don't care about whether Torres and Andriy Ancelotti can score goals in the final

"It looks like Torres is a defensive forward," Ferguson immediately commented on twitter Facebook.

But Ferguson's disciples joked that in Chelsea, Drogba is responsible for scoring goals and Torres is responsible for beauty, which is OK.

Ancelotti also immediately made a counterattack, saying that Rooney is the defensive forward, while Gao Xiaodong is the midfield shooter.

The following players of Chelsea ridicule that Wayne Rooney is an amorous shooter, the sun's leading striker, and Gao Xiaodong is a non professional striker.

On the eve of the match between Manchester United and Chelsea, the two sides' coaches and players were fighting with each other. Simon, the assistant of Chelsea boss Roman Abramovich, wearing a pair of sunglasses, mysteriously came to Mendes' villa in Portugal.

Mendes was not surprised by Simon's arrival. Let alone Simon, Mendes would not be surprised even if Abramovich visited in person.

Because Gao Xiaodong has not renewed his contract with Manchester United, the people who recently came to visit Mendes are almost like crucian carp across the river. There are countless excuses for visiting, but there is only one purpose, that is to want Gao Xiaodong.

Mendes and Abramovich are very familiar. When Jose was manager of Chelsea, Mendes sent his players to the club. As Abramovich's representative, Simon saw that Mendes didn't talk nonsense. He directly said that Chelsea wanted Gao Xiaodong. He asked Mendes if he could do it, and let Mendes open the transfer fee, annual salary and other conditions.

Mendes gave a wry smile and said, "Mr. Simon, winter has only been here for less than a season."

Simon smile, said: "Mr. Mendes, Xiao Donggao in Inter Milan also a season."

Mendes said: "but Dong won the treble at Inter. It's the three heaviest titles and all the titles he can win in Serie A. he didn't pursue any more."

Simon continued with a smile: "little Donggao is going to win the treble in Manchester United."

Mendes waved his hand and said: "it's still early. The League may be stable and the FA Cup is hopeful, but the Champions League may not have passed the Chelsea level."

Simon said: "Mr. Mendes is insincere. There are still four rounds left in the league, eight points ahead, almost winning the championship. Stoke City is the opponent in the FA Cup final. Is the championship not stable enough, only the Champions League is a little more suspense. But at present, Manchester United's hope of winning is much greater than that of Chelsea. Now the boss is considering whether to fire Ancelotti."

Mendes sighed and said, "Mr. Simon, it looks like I'm going to borrow your lucky words."

Simon said: "Mr. Mendes, Xiao Donggao has guaranteed the bottom two titles, more than half of them may win the treble. If you feel that it is not stable enough to enter the final, it only shows that Ferguson is too stable."

Mendes said with a smile: "even if he won the treble this year, I don't think he will leave Manchester United. He said he would help Manchester United surpass Liverpool in all respects."

Simon smiles, takes out a check and puts it in front of Mendes, saying: "if Xiao Donggao can transfer to Chelsea, you can fill in the Commission."

Mendes chuckles and pushes the check. "I can't stand it. I don't dare to give you any guarantee about the transfer of Xiaodong. This boy has his own opinions and I can't control it. You know, last time I wanted him to go to Real Madrid, the platform environment was better than Manchester United, but he still chose Manchester United."

"You mean we are going to persuade Gao Xiaodong." Simon hesitated, wondering if he was right.

Mendes smiles and doesn't speak. It's better to say something by heart, but it's not good to say it.

Simon can be an assistant to Abramovich, and his ability and savvy are needless to say. Seeing Mendes' expression, he immediately understood Mendes' meaning. However, Simon's target for Mendes is not only Gao Xiaodong. He said with a smile: "the boss is very dissatisfied with Ancelotti. If he is out of the Champions League, he will definitely replace him. Don't you know if Mr. Mendes has a candidate to recommend?"

Mendes was slightly stunned and said tentatively: "does Mr. Abramovich want Jose?"

Simon laughed. "Can't you?"

Mendes shook his head, said: "no, now Jose wants to succeed in Real Madrid, now he is not willing to go anywhere, but Queiros is also good, think about it."

Simon shook his head and said, "forget it, Mr. Mendes. We will do the work over there, but we need your cooperation."

Mendes shook his head and said, "Mr Simon, I have a professional ethic. Besides, Sir Alex has a good relationship with me."

"Well, I see."

Simon patted his head. Although he didn't get Mendes' promise, Simon learned about Gao Xiaodong's current situation and Mendes's attitude. He was in a good mood. He didn't talk with Mendes any more. After a little greeting, he went back to London.