Although Southampton defeated Manchester United at home, it was very surprising, but no one thought that this was the beginning of a change of dynasties - after all, although Southampton's strength is very good now, it is said that it can win under the pressure of the big6
The league championship is still a bit incredible.
Nottingham Forest was able to create miracles back then. To put it bluntly, it was because at that time there was only one Liverpool player in England's top league. When Liverpool did not perform well, no other strong players came out to control the situation. Moreover, the strength of the English team at that time was considered top in Europe.
, there are also many teams that suddenly become very good and achieve good results. Nottingham Forest is one, and Aston Villa is one. These are not the top teams in England, but they have won the Champions League.
Kaiserslautern's situation is similar. Bayern is experiencing a period of decline, as are Leverkusen, Dortmund, Bremen and other teams.
In the current Premier League, there are only five or six teams that can reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League. It is too difficult to expect them to collectively fail.
And it’s not like Manchester United has never lost to its opponents before. Last season, they were beaten 6-1 by Manchester City. What happened in the end? If it weren’t for luck, it would still be Manchester United who had the last laugh.
This is the magic of Manchester United, the magic that Ferguson brought to Manchester United.
However, Southampton fans did not expect much, but began to look forward to the next Champions League draw!
As third in the league last season, Southampton qualified for the Champions League - this third place also made Southampton fans feel quite lucky, because Chelsea was only eighth in the Premier League last season and they won the Champions League.
If they win the championship, they will occupy a place in the Champions League. In this way, Tottenham, who won the fourth place, will miserably lose the qualification to participate in the Champions League...
It is really tearful to say that I have been working hard for a whole season, but I lost my qualification for this reason.
If Southampton had not been careful last season and thought it would be enough to finish fourth, then it would be Southampton who is crying now.
However, as a team participating in the Champions League for the first time, Southampton's points are not small. After all, they have won the Europa League twice in a row before. With this, their points have squeezed into the second tier of teams.
, this should be considered a relatively advantageous thing for a new army.
"It's hard to say, I don't think UEFA will let us off easily." Ji Ya said to Benelli on the plane flying to Monaco.
Benelli was very nervous: "If that's the case... the pressure would be too much. This time there are Ajax and Juventus in the third tier of teams, and Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund in the fourth tier.
What if there is a death group for us..."
"Then let's give it a try. The death team always has to be experienced." Ji Ya said with some understatement.
Benali was stunned for a moment. He didn't quite understand why Ji Ya was so calm, but after thinking about it, he felt relieved - the worst he could do was to be eliminated...
Look at Manchester City. They have been participating in the Champions League for several years. They have been in the group of death every year, been eliminated every year, and sometimes even cannot play in the Europa League. Aren't they still living strong?
Besides, as long as we play six group matches and the prize money is divided etc., it is already higher than winning the Europa League last season. What’s not satisfying about being able to participate in the Champions League?
So sometimes people are afraid of comparison. When comparing the situation of Manchester City, Benelli felt that even if he is placed in a death group, he doesn't care anymore...
After arriving in Monaco, Jiya arranged for the players to have a good rest and go to the casino to play, but they must be back before twelve o'clock, and then took Benelli to the hotel where the lottery was drawn.
After arriving at the hotel, Ji Ya first posed for the reporters to take pictures. After winning consecutive Europa League championships, Ji Ya was no longer a rookie, and his reputation was not small, so he also murdered the reporters.
A lot of film.
"Coach Noriya, what do you think of the upcoming Champions League draw ceremony?" a reporter shouted loudly.
"I don't have any opinion. Whatever group we are drawn into, we have to work hard. If we draw a team with average strength, we have to work hard to qualify. If we draw a team that is a strong team, we have to work hard to qualify. But Southampton
Everyone can see our strength, and we are confident that we can get a qualifying spot in any group." Ji Ya said confidently.
As a young and successful head coach, there is certainly nothing wrong with Noriya speaking like this. In fact, many reporters feel that Noriya is usually a bit too low-key.
Young people should be high-profile! They should be arrogant! Then have more fights with those seniors! For example, scolding Ferguson today, and criticizing Wenger tomorrow, how lively it would be!
Of course Ji Ya will not be so stupid. It is normal to protect his own team and create his own personality, but to criticize his peers for no reason is like a mad dog. He is the coach who wants to lead a team of benevolence and righteousness!
With a kind smile, Ji Ya walked into the venue, and then greeted people he knew. He first said hello to Ferguson, and then went to say hello to Mancini...
It is also his skill to be so familiar with the coaches of Manchester United.
He doesn't know many other famous coaches in the European competition. After all, famous coaches rarely lead teams to play in the Europa League. The best coaches are concentrated in the Champions League. Everyone knows this.
However, Guardiola came over to say hello to Ji Ya very warmly. This season is also Guardiola's last season in Barcelona. This is no longer news.
"I envy you for being able to run around. I'll be living in Southampton all my life." Ji Ya sighed.
Guardiola couldn't help but laugh. Ji Ya's current state can be said to be what all coaches hope for, but here he is showing off...
I'm really going to be struck by lightning!
"Barcelona is a first-tier team, so the draw will probably be good. Damn, they won't put us in the same group as you." Ji Ya said nervously.
Guardiola shrugged his shoulders: "Probably not, but if you make it to the knockout rounds, you might run into us. After all, Arsenal did not participate in the Champions League this season."
Noriya laughed. Arsenal have been miserable in recent seasons. They either played Barcelona or Bayern. In short, they only used it as a stepping stone once they entered the top 16. This season they didn’t even make it to the Champions League. It seems Arsenal
The days ahead will not be easy for Na.
After exchanging a few words, Ji Ya sat down and waited for the lottery ceremony to begin.
He really didn't have much idea about the result of the draw. He was targeting newcomers, but Southampton was a small team and didn't spend money or anything, so UEFA wouldn't be so serious about suppressing them.
However, Ji Ya soon learned that he should not be too optimistic at any time, and should not overestimate the rhythm and bad taste of UEFA officials...
