This is the best result in Chelsea's history. Chelsea's best result in the Champions League was during Vialli's coaching period. He entered the Champions League quarter-finals. In the end, he was eliminated by Barcelona and missed the Champions League semi-finals.
Therefore this is the first time Chelsea has reached the semi-finals of the Champions League.
It is also the best Champions League result in Su Yun’s coaching history.
Top four.
Su Yun has never even made it to the quarterfinals of the Champions League before. In the two appearances in the Champions League, they failed to break through the second round of the group stage. And sadly, they both entered the death group.
I have always regretted it.
This time, they entered the semi-finals of the Champions League in one fell swoop.
After reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League, there is no need to draw lots for the semi-final opponents.
Because Chelsea is in the top half of the Champions League, there are only two teams left in the top half. Chelsea and Monaco.
The bottom half is occupied by Porto and Deportivo La Coruña.
So both sides have already come out.
Chelsea vs Monaco.
Su Yun vs. Deschamps.
A real matchup of young coaches.
Su Yun is not yet 38 years old, while Deschamps is only 35 years old. In the coaching industry, their ages are really that of children. They are currently the two youngest coaches in Europe.
Among the most famous young coaches in Europe, Ancelotti, Mourinho and Benitez are all over 40 years old. Only Su Yun and Deschamps are more than 40 years old.
Ten years old.
But both of them have now led their teams to the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Of course it's not just that.
Su Yun and Deshang still have a deep connection.
After all, Su Yun once coached Deschamps. Deschamps was not only a player of Su Yun, but also a member of Su Yun's coaching staff. During one season at Chelsea, it was when Chelsea won the minor treble.
The relationship between the two was very good at that time.
Therefore, many media said that this game was a master-disciple showdown.
Su Yun just smiled at this.
Although he coached Deschamps for one season, Su Yun did not dare to think that he was Deschamps' teacher. On the contrary, Su Yun believed that he learned more from Deschamps.
Moreover, Deschamps' achievements as a player were all achieved in Serie A. When he arrived at Chelsea, Su Yun completely picked up what was already available. Many of his coaching ideas were also learned in Serie A, and they have little difference from Su Yun.
relation.
Su Yun is not so shameless as to take this as his own.
However, Deschamps thanked Su Yun in front of the media.
"Although I only worked with Su for one season, I think he is a very outstanding coach. He is very young, but he is very strong. I learned a lot in one season under him. A lot.
Everything I didn’t understand before I learned from him.”
"It was only during these three seasons at Monaco that I realized that what I learned from Su was not enough. During these days in Monaco, I became more and more aware of the value of learning under Su."
"Su will definitely become the best coach in Europe, I have no doubt about this."
wipe.
Su Yun was confused at first, not knowing what De Shang meant.
The two have a very good relationship. They have had a very good relationship since they were at Chelsea. And Deschamps has maintained a very friendly relationship after leaving Chelsea. This kind of thing can be said in private, and there is no need to make such a big splash.
Not only that, Deschamps also spoke highly of Chelsea.
Including several players who have worked with him.
"Chelsea is very strong. Jack, John, Frank, and Samuel are all very rare talents that I have seen in my career. They have now become Chelsea's main players."
"I think this game is very difficult. Chelsea are the strongest contenders for the Champions League. They are one of the strongest teams in Europe at the moment."
snort!
After watching Deschamps' interview, Su Yun was certain that Deschamps was showing weakness on purpose.
Others don't know. How can Su Yun still not know morality?
Who is Deschamps?
That was the golden generation of France, the captain of the French national team that won consecutive World Cup and European Cup championships.
He is definitely not the kind of person who gives up easily.
Monaco is the dark horse this season.
They beat Deportivo La Coruna in the group stage and then eliminated Arsenal in the knockout rounds of the Champions League.
Arsenal?
They are the hottest team in the Premier League right now.
It was also one of the most favorable contenders for the Champions League title before. However, after losing 3-1 in the away game, it was able to make a comeback at home.
How could Deshang admit defeat?
Want to numb yourself. Probably not.
Then he just wants to paralyze his own players. He underestimates himself and Chelsea too much.
Premier League game?
Su Yun had already given up early. As long as he kept the second position, it was enough. Because Arsenal now has an unrivaled advantage in the Premier League, and Arsenal was eliminated from the Champions League.
He devoted himself wholeheartedly to the Premier League.
Su Yun knew that in the remaining rounds of games, there was no chance of overtaking Arsenal.
So Su Yun now puts all his energy into the Champions League.
During this period, Su Yun studied the entire Monaco. Of course, it was not just Su Yun who studied Monaco alone, Su Yun's entire coaching staff also participated. Moreover, Su Yun used a lot of statistics.
Su Yun likes to use data analysis very much.
Su Yun analyzed the characteristics of each Monaco player. Their running, passing, and shooting are all under Su Yun's control. Using data, you can know a lot of things clearly at a glance.
Running distance, number of passes, etc.
If you study one of these players, you can see a lot that you can't see.
Know yourself and your enemy and you will be victorious in every battle.
This is what Su Yun has learned since he was a child. Apart from Deschamps' coaching ability and Monaco's strength, the biggest factor that Monaco can become a dark horse is suddenness.
Many teams are not very familiar with Monaco.
Many teams underestimated Monaco. That's why they were eliminated by Monaco. In terms of strength, Monaco is not Arsenal's opponent.
However, after Arsenal defeated Monaco 3-1, they were too relaxed. Unexpectedly, Monaco really made a comeback when they returned to the away game. Su Yun would not allow this to happen.
Deschamps wants to keep a low profile?
Su Yun doesn't believe that Monaco players also want to keep a low profile.
So Su Yun took advantage of his plan.
It was very high-profile before the game.
"It is very surprising that Monaco can enter the semi-finals of the Champions League. They are a real dark horse, but dark horses are only temporary after all. The results of football matches still depend on their strength."
"Strength is the factor that ultimately determines victory. Didier is a very good coach, but no matter how good the chef is, he cannot make a good meal without good ingredients. Monaco's dark horse trip will have to be successful after meeting Chelsea.
it's over."
Su Yun and Deshang knew the basics.
Both of them can know what they are bragging about before the game. But it is different for players.
Many Monaco players are dissatisfied with Su Yun's high profile.
I think Su Yun is too arrogant.
Even Morientes, who has always had a good temper, is not convinced. He believes that Su Yun has become arrogant after defeating Real Madrid. Monaco has entered the semi-finals of the Champions League by virtue of its own strength and hard work.
They are not afraid of any opponents.
Su Yun is a bit high-profile.
It set an example for the Chelsea players. Especially Eto'o, this boy likes this kind of time the most. He likes this kind of time to make noise together. So when he faced the media, he said arrogantly: "I want to win in two rounds."
In the game, he scored four goals against Monaco.”
This made the Monaco defender very dissatisfied.
Too arrogant.
So Squilla immediately stood up and countered Eto'o: "I will tell Eto'o that bragging is useless. He can't score a single goal."
Monaco's goalkeeper Roma also expressed angrily: "Eto'o wants to score a goal. There is no goal."
Anyway, before the Champions League semi-finals, the players from both sides came and went and had a lot of fun.
Of course this is always the case before important games.
Everyone is not surprised.
…………
Monaco.
Su Yun came to Monaco again.
The last time I came to Monaco was three years ago. At that time, Su Yun was very popular and won the Triple Crown. Then he came to Monaco to challenge Bayern Munich, the Champions League champion that year.
Su Yun defeated Bayern Munich and won the first European Super Cup championship in his coaching career.
This time when he came to Monaco, Su Yun entered the Champions League semi-finals for the first time. He came to play in the Champions League semi-finals.
Just after arriving in Monaco, Su Yun saw Deschamps at the airport.
Su Yun looked at Deshang with a smile.
The game is a game, and everyone's friendship must still be maintained. Monaco is small, and Deschamps only needs a few minutes to meet Su Yun at the airport.
"Didier, coming here before the game will surprise many media."
Deschamps shrugged.
"I'm here to give you a challenge."
Su Yun laughed heartily.
"Didier, I didn't expect that we would meet in the Champions League semi-finals in just three years. I would never want to do that. Don't cry if you lose."
Deschamps shook his head.
"Su, what I'm most afraid of is that you cry."
The two have a good relationship, but they will not give in to each other in this game.
Even some players from the Chelsea team came over to say hello to Deschamps. Now many players in the Chelsea team have played together with Deschamps.
"Didier, it's better to prepare early. No matter what the final result is, after this season is over, it is better to leave Monaco as soon as possible."
De Shang was unconvinced.
Deshang understood what Su Yun meant.
Monaco is a small team.
In the past three seasons, Monaco has performed very well under the coaching of Deschamps. This season, it has soared and become a dark horse in the Champions League. Monaco's good players have been spotted by strong European teams.
Su Yun is certain that half of Monaco's main players will leave Monaco this summer.
Of course, even if I don’t leave this summer, I will leave next summer and the summer after that.
Monaco is a small stage after all.
"Sometimes timing is important. If you miss the opportunity now, you may not have this opportunity in two years."
Deschamps nodded.
Of course he knew that Su Yun had good intentions.
