69novels Chapter 428
Chapter 428
Ferguson was not in a good mood.
Ever since Manchester United drew Inter Milan in the draw ceremony, the old Sir Alex had always had this in mind.
What the hell is this world!
After all, he watched Mourinho, who had fought with him in the Premier League for more than three years, snatched away two Premier League titles from him, and sparred with him countless times in the media, leave England.
He didn't have time to celebrate.
In Ferguson's mind, Mourinho, the troll who could never control his mouth, took a job in another wealthy club.
You said you would take a job, so take a job.
As a result, by coincidence, in the first round of the Champions League knockout stage, he ran into this troll again!
Just like Li Shiguang.
Ferguson did not go to Switzerland to attend the draw ceremony for the round of 16.
Even before the draw results came out, Ferguson had never thought that he would meet Mourinho again, but when he saw Manchester United draw Inter Milan, the old man sitting at home watching the draw ceremony on TV still twitched unconsciously.
For no other reason.
If the opponent was Mancini, Ferguson actually felt okay.
But now the opponent has changed to Mourinho.
Damn it.
After all, they have played against each other so many times in the past few years. To be honest, this Portuguese knows Manchester United too well!
And his understanding of Inter Milan is obviously not as deep as Mourinho's understanding of Manchester United!
So.
Since the end of last month, Ferguson has worked overtime almost every day, studying Mourinho's tactical thinking after taking over Inter Milan through game videos.
After working overtime for so long and watching for so many days.
Ferguson has basically figured out Mourinho's way. The Portuguese is still the same old way, and there is no change in the general direction.
But Ferguson noticed some details very keenly.
When he was at Chelsea, Mourinho's counterattacks relied on Drogba's superb ability to control the ball in the frontcourt, and the central midfielders Lampard, Essien or Ballack who came in from behind played a supporting role more often.
And now.
Moratti spent a lot of money to bring Sneijder from Leeds United.
Inter Milan's recent league games show that he has become the absolute core of Mourinho.
As long as he is on the court, when Inter Milan counterattacks, the ball will definitely be passed to his feet, and then he will make the distribution.
In fact, if Inter Milan plays like this, Ferguson thinks it is not a big problem. As long as Sneijder is frozen, most of Inter Milan's offensive can be cut off. If Mourinho wants to play like he did at Chelsea, Dzeko and Crespo are not Drogba. Although Ferdinand and Vidic can't beat Drogba, who is "black and hard", they are more than enough to deal with the two of them!
But what scares Ferguson is.
This Dutch kid made great progress when he was under Li Shiguang.
I remember that when he went to Real Madrid, he was just a turret. He has been back to Leeds United for only one year, but now he can pass and shoot, and his overall view is surprisingly good! Especially the pass that hits wherever his toes are, Sneijder can always send the ball to the most critical position at the most critical moment!
Based on Sneijder's ability.
Mourinho's current tactical thinking is a bit like Ancelotti's AC Milan last year.
First of all, although Sneijder plays as a central midfielder, his position is not very forward. Most of the time he wanders around the center line. This position is not easy to defend. If you force Hargreaves or Carrick to move forward to defend Sneijder closely, there will be a large gap in the midfield and backcourt.
It would be fine if they could really defend tightly within 90 minutes.
But if Sneijder seizes the opportunity to pass the ball once, it might be fatal!
After all, Ferguson was very impressed by the young man named Vardy that Li Shiguang sold to Moratti. His speed was really fucking fast!
In addition, Mourinho also arranged Cambiasso and Vieira to protect Sneijder.
After a period of cooperation, these two experienced players can always help Sneijder, who is under strict supervision, to pick up the ball through some small cooperation!
So overtime is overtime.
But in fact, Ferguson did not find a good way to deal with Mourinho's current tactical thinking until the game was approaching.
The old Sir Alex who really couldn't figure it out was too lazy to think about it later. Anyway, Manchester United's strength is also one of the best in Europe. Why should I think so much? I can't break your tricks, can you break mine! ?
In other words, Li Shiguang didn't know Ferguson's distress. If he knew, he would definitely nod his head again and again to express his understanding to Ferguson.
Isn't this the same as the Dream II who dominated Europe for two years under Guardiola?Head coaches all over the world know what tactics Guardiola is going to play, but the ability of the Barcelona players is there. No matter how hard you try to arrange your defense, you just can't defend it!
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That is, with this kind of vague and unhappy mentality.
Time finally came to the start of the Champions League round of 16.
Old Trafford.
Ferguson just finished the pre-match mobilization in the locker room, then walked out of the locker room, followed by a group of substitutes and walked into the stadium first.
As soon as he walked out of the player tunnel, Ferguson saw a familiar figure appear in front of him.
Jose Mourinho.
This guy was standing on the sidelines with his hands in his trouser pockets, chatting with the fourth official very enthusiastically.
"Humph!"
Ferguson, who always disliked Mourinho, snorted lightly, and didn't intend to take the initiative to say hello. He quickened his pace and prepared to walk to his bench.
But often the more you don't want to do something, the more it will find you!
Before he took a few steps towards the bench, Mourinho's voice came from behind.
"Hi! Alex! I've been waiting for you for a long time!"
Hearing this voice.
Although he was unhappy, Ferguson stopped because of his status as a British lord.
He quickly put away the disdainful expression on his face, pulled a smile at the corner of his mouth with difficulty, turned around, and said indifferently: "Hi! Jose! Sorry, I didn't see you!"
Mourinho glanced at the player's tunnel on the left speechlessly.
The place where I stand is the only way for you to walk out of the player's tunnel, and you said you didn't see me! ?
Is this reasonable! ! ! ? ? ?