"I don't think city will be able to defend their title this season
The day before the sixth round of the Premier League, Scolari confidently said in an interview with the media after introducing his 18 man starting list in the press conference hall of the Cobham training base in South London.
All the reporters were catching Scolari's expression when he said this.
He is very confident!
The excellent performance of Chelsea this season has also given him enough confidence.
In the first five rounds, Scolari won all the games and scored 21 goals. This report card is enough to make Scolari superior to the others. It also gives him the courage to challenge the cold and Manchester City. In particular, Falcao's crazy scoring momentum gives him enough confidence.
"I can understand everyone's awe of the cold, in fact, he is really excellent, has been a legend in the history of world football, but I would like to say that no one, no team will lose."
"In fact, Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich have all lost, and alpine will certainly lose, maybe tomorrow, and it will be at the city stadium."
For Scolari's confidence, media reporters understand it more as a boost before the game.
After all, the focus of this battle is around the corner. As the head coach of Chelsea, Scolari can't tell the players that we are inferior and we can't beat Manchester City. Isn't that his own platform?
But soon a reporter raised his hand to ask questions.
"Mr. Scolari, last season, Chelsea lost to Manchester City three times. Before this season, they also lost the community shield cup and lost three Champions directly. If I remember correctly, before every game, you are confident that Chelsea will win."
As soon as the reporter's voice fell, there was a burst of laughter at the scene.
Scolari wasn't surprised, either, because he knew that reporters were simply trying to annoy him.
"You're right. We've lost four games in the past year, but that's because we didn't prepare enough. It was my first season in charge of Chelsea and a lot of things were very strange to me, but after a year, I think I'm ready."
"In addition to my problems, the team's preparation is also insufficient. We only introduced Falcao and Ramirez after the winter break. As a result, these two players showed quite good strength in the second half. This season, they are also the best players in the team, even in the Premier League."
"So I think we're ready."
With that, Scolari picked up the list of matches he had just read on the table and said with a smile: "look, our team is very strong, right? We have the strength to challenge Manchester City
It can be seen that the first five wins in a row gave Chelsea a strong confidence, whether it was Scolari or the players.
However, some reporters soon asked questions.
"Mr. Scolari, it's also five wins in a row, but why do you think that Chelsea can laugh to the end and Manchester City can't defend the title?"
Scolari was obviously prepared for this, and said with a smile: "the reason is very simple. They have just experienced a perfect season. Their players have performed very well. It was a very special season. I can fully understand it. But after experiencing such a peak, the players' mentality will inevitably relax and their performance will decline."
"The professional league is very cruel. There is not a big gap between us and Manchester City. The carelessness of our opponents will give us a chance to win and even win the championship."
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Scolari wants to boost the morale of the team, alpine is understandable.
However, the Brazilian coach seems to have said a little more.
Lured by media reporters, he commented on the current pattern of the Premier League, especially the teams that are heading for the top.
He believes that Liverpool have already dropped out of the competition for the league title early, because the start of the season for the Red Army is really sad. In the first five rounds, they have met three strong teams: Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United, and the result is one draw and two losses.
The remaining two league matches are one win and one draw, so the total result of the five rounds is one win, two draws and two losses.
Such a report card is really hard to reassure people on Liverpool, the possibility of the title is also very slim.
Arsenal and Manchester United are three wins and two draws and remain unbeaten, but Scolari believes that neither team has the level to challenge Manchester City and Chelsea in terms of strength, so he concludes that the title will only be between Manchester City and Chelsea.
So, this game, Chelsea want to win Manchester City, counter attack to the top.
Gao Han's heart slightly estimates that Scolari's words are a little watery. When he is visiting the city stadium, his ideal result in his heart should be a draw, not a win.
It's kind of like asking for money all over the place.
Media reporters took what Scolari said in London, did not know if there was any embellishment, moved directly to the alpine cold in Manchester, and then asked the alpine cold response to this, which was obviously a provocation.
But this time, the cold really hit the mark.
After listening to the reporter's retelling, Gao Han waved his hand impatiently, hummed and sneered.
"I don't know who gave Scolari so much courage, Liang Jingru?"
Liang Jingru? Who is it?
The reporters at the scene looked at each other face to face and didn't know who Gao Han was talking about at all.
But Gao Han didn't explain it. Instead, he went on.
"It's a good start for Chelsea, five wins in a row and 21 goals, which is quite good, but it's not surprising. Do you know why?"
All reporters immediately are not entangled in who is Liang Jingru, but concentrate on listening to the cold words.
Obviously, they all smell gunpowder.
"Because their opponents in the first five rounds didn't bring them the slightest test. From the start of the season when I saw the schedule of the Premier League, I decided that Chelsea would win five games in a row in the beginning. To be honest, with the schedule there, any team who is determined to win the championship will win five games in a row."
"But they will have a challenge soon. This round is us, the next round is Arsenal, and then there is Liverpool. For Chelsea, the real test is at the back, and don't forget that they just lost the Carling Cup three days ago
It's also a blow for Chelsea to say goodbye to the Carling Cup in the first round of the new season.
This time, the cold is more or less suspected of falling into the well.
Having said the situation of the league, Gao Han shifted the topic to the tactical level of the game.
"Yes, there is no doubt that their scoring momentum this season is very good. Falcao is a player I am very familiar with. He has the potential to become the top scorer in Europe. But in this game, in the city stadium, the biggest test for them will not be attack, but defense."
"I have no doubt that Scolari's team will take defensive counter attack tactics, I doubt that they can defend, my team and I will not mind in the city court to test the defense of Chelsea
The words of the high cold suddenly excited all the media reporters on the scene.
This is just a tit for tat war of words.
Scolari ignited the fire out of the need of the team's game, while Gao Han refused to give up and retorted, and the counterattack was also very sharp, hitting the key point of Chelsea directly.
In the first five rounds of this season, Chelsea haven't met any powerful team, so it's no surprise that the blues almost rely on their strong strength to crush their opponents all the way.
But at the beginning of this round, Chelsea will encounter a strong opponent. It's hard to say whether they can maintain this momentum.
And Gao's last defensive counterattack is undoubtedly exposing the scars of last season.
It's a psychological war.
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On the spot media reporters are all excited. They are planning how to make tomorrow's layout and what kind of headlines can attract readers' attention with the materials they just got.
Gao Han also left the press conference hall with a smile, and he also achieved the effect he wanted.
He just wanted to force Scolari to see if he would be hit.
When walking back to the training building and passing by the players' lounge, I just saw one of Mendes' agents coming from the parking lot with bags of things. When I saw the cold, I immediately trotted to say hello.
Over the years, Mendes' business has become bigger and bigger, and it is impossible to do everything big and small as before. Therefore, there are many full-time agents in the company. Almost every big star has one beside him, providing all kinds of services, such as running errands.
"What's the matter?" Gao Han asked with a smile.
How to say, Mendes' brokerage company also has half of his shares.
"Cristiano, he said he wanted to give everyone a gift, so..."
Gao Han nodded with a smile, "let's go."
"Well, I'll go, Mr. Gao Han."
Watching the agent leave, Gao Han will understand Cristiano Ronaldo's intention after a little consideration.
"The boy is under pressure!" Gao Han laughs.
Gareth bell has performed well in recent games, with fast speed, strong impact and physical fitness, so many people think that he is very similar to Cristiano Ronaldo, and there is a conflict between them.
But it's just a layman's view.
These two players have never been the same type of player.
Gareth Bell's strength is inferior to Cristiano Ronaldo's, especially the ability to control the ball. Therefore, when Welshman meets a speed defensive player like abart, his effect will be greatly reduced when his speed is not threatening.
But Cristiano Ronaldo obviously won't, whether he takes the ball or gives the ball, he is quite a threat, belongs to the kind of player who can create opportunities without opportunities and has super personal ability.
Of course, alpine now has figured out how to use Gareth bell, but it's different from what other people think.
However, seeing that Cristiano Ronaldo is under the pressure of competition and even wants to buy gifts for his teammates, Gao can't help but look at him with new eyes. This boy is becoming more and more mature now.
I little interesting.
Gao did not stay outside the players' lounge, but went directly to the coach's office on the second floor.
It wasn't long before Cristiano Ronaldo came up with a gift.
It turns out that not only his teammates, but also the coaching staff and core employees have a share.
A new Apple iPhone 4 and an iPad tablet just launched earlier this year.
These two gifts are not light.
And for the cold, Cristiano Ronaldo also gave a personal addition of Apple's highest configuration laptop.
"Boss, you know my goal, you must help me." Cristiano Ronaldo said eagerly.
FIFA golden ball award!
He wants to beat Messi and win the honor!