Chapter 412 The perfect Champions League grouping(1/2)
Nyon, Switzerland, the Champions League draw ceremony was held at UEFA headquarters.
The Italian Milan two-man team, Juventus and Lazio, both made it into the main game. Four coaches, Ancelotti, Gaceroni, Eriksson and Mourinho, also gathered here with different expressions. Ancelotti and Gaceroni had a relaxed expression, and the two were chatting and laughing because they were seed teams of the group and basically would not encounter too many strong teams. Lazio coach Eriksson kept lowering his head and sending text messages on his mobile phone, and he grabbed his crotch from time to time. Mourinho kept frowning and his eyes focused on the 32 teams displayed on the big screen.
The eight seeds are Real Madrid, Arsenal, Valencia, Galatasaray, Juventus, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and AC Milan.
The second tier is Barcelona, Dynamo Kiev, La Coruna, Glasger Wanderers, Lyon, Lazio, Leverkusen, and Paris Saint-Germain.
The third tier is Leeds United, Eindhoven, Hamburg, Olympiacos, Dontznek miners, Sporting Lisbon, Monaco, and Rosenberg.
The fourth echelon is Sparta Moscow, Helenfin, Inter Milan, Sparta Prague, Helsingborg, Anderlecht, Besiktas, Panasinaikos.
Inter Milan is ranked in the fourth level, can Mourinho not worry? There is a considerable probability that he will fall into the Death Group. The Death Group means that the Champions League will be quite difficult. However, Group A just started drawing lots, which immediately caused an uproar on the scene.
Wow ~
Because Leverkusen's name appeared next to Real Madrid! Although he won the Champions League last season, Leverkusen did not become a seed team, and ended up directly in the group of Real Madrid last season's Champions League runner-up.
It's fate.
Meeting again like fate, Real Madrid may have the chance to prove themselves. They were defeated by Leverkusen last season and failed to win their eighth Big Ear Cup. Now they meet again in the group stage, maybe they are reluctant to ask for it.
"This time Leverkusen is over,"
"All people have run away, they will definitely be abused by Real Madrid."
In front of the TV, Zheng Zhi was silent for Leverkusen. His old club must be no match for Real Madrid this time.
Next, Lazio fell into Group B, and there was no surprise in Group C. Lyon entered, Group D was just average, and Glasgow Wanderers were drawn. Group e d d d d d drew out La Coruna, Group F drew Paris Saint-Germain, and Group G drew in Galatasaray.
Finally, the last group was cheering when they were drawn to Barcelona. Barcelona fell into the AC Milan group, which seemed to be what everyone expected?
The third round of draw was followed, and there were not many ripples in the first seven groups, and it was not until Group H that when Leeds United came in, cheers broke out again on the scene.
"Leeds United, AC Milan, Barcelona? It seems that this is the group of death."
"Leeds United's youth team should not be underestimated. Milan and Barcelona may not be able to win."
Everyone is quite optimistic about Leeds United.
"Don't forget that Inter Milan has not yet been drawn out. They are the most low-key fourth. No matter which group it enters, it can turn the group into a death group!"
"Ah, God, how did I forget Inter Milan?"
“A,c,d,f,g, all five groups are possible,”
...
In this way, everyone's eyes almost all fell on the young young coach Mourinho of Inter Milan. Mourinho naturally felt everyone's strange gaze, but he was still focused on the big screen.
There is no group a, there is no Inter Milan in Group B, and there is no group c.
“d!”
"Inter Milan enters Group D."
Huh ~
After hearing the voice of the lottery guest Van Basten, Mourinho finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Group D is Galatasaray, Glasger Wanderers, Monaco and Inter Milan, and it’s okay...
Although each team has an average strength, Inter Milan is still far better than them. At least in Mourinho's opinion, this is the case. The card strength is so great, and qualifying is not a problem, it is just a problem of first and second in the group.
Finally, after all the eight groups were drawn out, the groups were grouped as follows:
Group a: Real Madrid, Sparta Moscow, Leverkusen, Sporting Lisbon
Group b: Arsenal, Lazio, Donetsk miners, Sparta Prague
Group C: Valencia, Lyon, Olympiacos, Helenfin
Group d: Galatasaray, Glasgow Wanderers, Inter Milan, Monaco
Group e: La Coruna, Panasinaicos, Hamburg, Juventus
Group F: Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Rosenberg, Helsingborg
Group g: Anderlecht, Manchester United, Eindhoven, Dynamo Kiev
Group h: AC Milan, Leeds United, Barcelona, Besiktas
Walking out of the lottery venue, the coach of every wealthy family was surrounded by media reporters.
Mourinho, who had not been interviewed before, finally spoke up. Facing Milan Sports, Mourinho was full of confidence.
“It’s a perfect grouping.”
"The signing is good, we will seize the opportunity. I don't think this group will be difficult. We proved that the team is strong in the qualifying match. I think it will be difficult for AC Milan, and they may not even be able to show up. Now, let's see what will happen in the league!"
"We will not think about the Champions League in two weeks."
Mourinho couldn't wait to return to Milan City and start his new season!
For him, the current first team of Inter Milan is strong and not inferior to other wealthy families. It is because other coaches are not good at using them, not because Inter Milan is not strong enough.
On Tuesday morning, Zheng Zhi finally met Mourinho for the first time on the training ground. The two hugged each other enthusiastically without saying a few more words. Instead, the teammates looked at Zheng Zhi one after another, as if they wanted to see through Zheng Zhi.
Everyone in the first team except Seedorf has arrived. It is estimated that Seedorf will transfer to AC Milan in almost every possible way, and his mind is no longer here. Of course, he is no longer under Mourinho's consideration. Mourinho has already spoken out before that he can stop returning to the training ground, which means it is only a matter of time before.
He has Zheng Zhi, what is Seedorf?
Mourinho also let Zheng Zhi wear a yellow vest symbolizing the main position in the first training match, giving him the most familiar midfield position. On the left and right sides of Zheng Zhi are Zanetti and Di Biagio, and in front are Pirlo. Ronaldo and Vieri are on the front line, and on the back line, Panucci, Cordoba, Blanco, Grasco, and goalkeeper Frey.
"This is Inter Milan's main lineup for the new season, right?"
Inter Milan President Moratti stood in the distance and started discussing with Facheti.
"I'm still worried that Seidorf will be let go and Pirlo will take on the heavy responsibility."
“Massimo,”
"You should have full trust in him. We have now obtained a ticket to the Champions League group stage. We should now wait for his league performance. Since Seidorf does not want to stay here, his combat effectiveness will not be stronger than Pirlo. Moreover, Pirlo's performance is enough to get such a reward."
Fachetti is on Mourinho's side.
"Don't forget, Jose has left you a lot of money,"
"There is nothing to worry about, sell Seedov!"
"Otherwise the discipline of this team will be gone!"
"We still have Zheng Zhi."
"I believe there is absolutely no problem with Regina on the weekend. There should be no accidents in the first three rounds. The fourth round is the test."
Morati nodded silently, apparently following Fachetti's opinion.
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After the training, Zheng Zhi received the news that Inter Milan had already negotiated with AC Milan. Seedorf really transferred to AC Milan, and he is no longer a member of Inter Milan. The happiest person is of course Pirlo. After hearing the news, Pirlo breathed a sigh of relief.
This scene made Zheng Zhi see.
"Congratulations,"
"Another opponent was missing?"
Neither of the two left the training ground immediately after the training, but chose to practice more. Of course, there was also Grasco, who had never had any friends since he came to Milan City from Leverkusen. After Zheng Zhi came back, Zheng Zhi was his only friend at present.
Grasco stood behind them, just listening quietly to them.
Pirlo shrugged, "Maybe,"
"But honestly, I feel very grateful to be able to stay."
"I don't want to live a wandering life anymore."
drift.
He recited the word again in his mind, and then Vieri sounded.
"By the way, Christian invites us to the nightclub tonight. Have you agreed?"
"No." Zheng Zhi replied calmly, "Did you agree?"
"I don't, either, I don't think it's appropriate. This obviously disrespectful to the new coach, although we have a half-day vacation."
"Fra?" Zheng Zhi turned around and asked Grasco.
"I..." Grasco frowned, "I... agreed."
"I don't know how to refuse. The first time I should agree to no. I want to integrate into the team as soon as possible."
Zheng Zhi shook his head, "This is obviously not the right way to integrate, isn't it?"
"I don't think the captain has done enough."
"Javier should have stood up on his own initiative. Fla. If it is not active in the future, don't participate. Milan will not be quieter than Leverkusen. Any movement will be tracked by paparazzi, and you will be crazy the next day." Zheng Zhi explained. He was captain Leverkusen before, and Grasco must have listened to him.
"I see."
Pirlo stroked his hair and looked at Zheng Zhi in surprise, "Do you actually know?"
To be continued...