stonecrandall Chapter 706
Chapter 706
"I have no reason to underestimate today's opponent!"
"I never think that there is a big gap between the overall level of the Norwegian Premier League and the Premier League."
"Rosenberg was the champion of the Norwegian Premier League last season. Before today's game, they defeated Astana 10-2 in the second qualifying round, and then defeated Tampere United 5-2 in the third qualifying round."
"They have made great strides to advance to the Champions League group stage, and today is our first Champions League game of the new season."
"The title of defending champion will certainly give us motivation, but in the new season of the Champions League, we are at the same starting line as all other teams."
In response to reporters' questions that constantly emphasized the gap in strength, Guardiola chose to be modest and cautious and lower his posture.
Perhaps some head coaches will threaten to win in front of the camera before the game starts. But he is definitely not one of those people.
"Mr. Guardiola, your player Balotelli was photographed in a nightclub last night. Can I verify the authenticity of this news?"
"Sorry, no comment. Let's end the interview here."
Guardiola keenly sensed the crisis, blocked the reporter with one sentence, and walked down the podium directly, not giving other reporters the opportunity to make use of the topic.
After his figure disappeared at the gate.
The scene immediately exploded.
The local media had heard about it in advance, and other European media only learned about this explosive news when the reporter asked questions.
Defending champion Manchester City.
The night before the Champions League.
The starting lineup.
Hangover in a nightclub.
These keywords combined are enough to become one of the most explosive news today. If the game is upset and Manchester City performs poorly...
It's not just Balotelli!
Even those Manchester City players who didn't go to the nightclub will definitely be labeled as having a nightclub party yesterday!
"I hope Rosenborg will work harder today and put pressure on Manchester City..."
A reporter from Marca expressed the thoughts of many colleagues. La Liga players don't like Premier League players and they are eager to see Premier League teams make a fool of themselves.
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Guardiola returned to the locker room with a lot of anger, but he didn't vent his emotions on the players.
He emphasized the key points of the offensive and defensive tactics prepared before the game with a dark face.
"Just as Oliver gave you the information..."
"Rhythm is very important!"
"Don't let us be the one who speeds up passively..."
"They like to use clean long passes when counterattacking, so the high ball in the midfield..."
"Don't be afraid of confrontation!"
"And the offensive advancement, you must pay attention..."
Guardiola kept moving the chess pieces on the tactical board to cooperate with the explanation.
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At this time, on the other side, Rosenborg coach Egen, who returned to the visiting team's locker room, tapped his crutches and came to the center of the locker room.
"Look here, kids!"
"I need you to empty your brains!"
"Leave only one thought!"
"That is victory!"
"I don't want to emphasize the tactics of this game anymore, it's meaningless!"
"All you need to do is believe me, believe in yourself, and believe that we are definitely strong today to overturn last season's defending champion away from home!"
"Our opponents are strong? No! On the football field, only the winner is strong, there has never been any fucking strong winner!"
"Come on! Do you remember our slogan?"
"......."
"Rosenborg!!"
"Leve!!"
"Rosenborg!!"
"Leve!!"
The cheers of Rosenborg resounded throughout the visiting team's locker room, and Egen, with a flushed face, showed a satisfied expression.
This is Egan's football philosophy.
When playing against a weaker team, you must emphasize tactics and record keeping, and strike hard. When playing against a strong team, you must stimulate the fighting spirit and animality in the players!
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Six thirty!
The Etihad Stadium has more than 60,000 seats, and all of them are full. Since the 2005-06 season, Manchester City has been averaging 100,000 seats for more than two consecutive seasons.100% rate, all tickets for the games are sold out.
"ESPN Sports Satellite TV!"
"ESPN Sports Satellite TV!"
"Welcome to watch the live broadcast of the first round of the 2007-08 UEFA Champions League Group B!"
"Manchester City from the Premier League will play at home against Rosenborg from the Norwegian Premier League!"
"I am Zhan Jun!"
"Hello, I am Wang Tao!"
"Manchester City, I believe I don't need too much introduction. It is the undisputed overlord of the Premier League, the treble winner of last season, and also the Champions League champion of last season. Since the start of the Premier League, it has continued to rank first in the Premier League with an unbeaten record of 4 wins and 2 draws! ”
“As for Rosenborg!”
“It is undoubtedly the No. 1 club in the Norwegian Super League and the most successful football club in Norway, bar none!”
“It won 11 consecutive league titles in 1992-2002, an unprecedented record in the entire European football world! Since the establishment of the Norwegian Super League in 1991, Rosenborg has won 14 of the 16 titles!”
“In the 1996-1997 season, Rosenborg made it to the quarterfinals of the Champions League! This is also their most important honor in the international arena at present....”
-【The Champions League of the new year is finally here! This year's league feels like nothing to watch. Chelsea's Psy ran away, Liverpool is Manchester City's favorite son, Arsenal sold their captain again, and Manchester United faced Manchester City's six consecutive defeats... It depends on whether Manchester City can successfully defend the Champions League!】
-【Wow, I've never heard of Rosenborg before. 11 consecutive league titles... It sounds scary! As a result, the highest international competition honor is the Champions League quarterfinals....hahaha, the Norwegian Premier League is really not good. 】
-【Not only the Norwegian Premier League is not good, the status of Norwegian football in Europe is equivalent to Vietnam in Asia. The best result of the World Cup is the round of 16, and the best result of the European Cup is the group stage...】
-【It's only the round of 16 of the World Cup...Brother, if the Chinese national football team can enter the round of 16 of the World Cup once, I will be satisfied in this life. Although you say that Rosenborg is not good, I think these Norwegian players are tall and strong, and their genes are still good. Who knows, one day they will produce a violent football genius like Mo Ren Su...】
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