"I didn't expect that the wine here is quite delicious."
In the VIP box, Abramovich was sipping wine and chatting with Chairman Bruce Buck and CEO Ron Gurray.
The sound insulation of this VIP box is excellent. As long as the door is closed, you can basically not hear the noise outside, so whether the fans outside are singing or cheering, it will not affect their conversations.
The focus of their conversation was, of course, the coaching position at Chelsea Club.
"Otherwise, it would be better to continue with Mourinho." Bruce Buck took a sip of wine and said, "Although the third place result in the league is not great, it is still reasonable."
"But he only reached the quarterfinals in the Champions League." Abramovich shook his head. "This is far from my expectations. If this is considered a good result, then why should I replace Bennett?
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In the 2012-2013 season, Di Matteo was dismissed after his team was eliminated in the Champions League group stage, and Benitez immediately took over as the coach of the Blues.
In the end, Master Bei led the team to third place in the Premier League, and made great progress in the Europa League, defeating Benfica 2-1 in the final.
In other words, if compared horizontally, Benitez's record is not worse than Mourinho.
The Premier League is also third, and the European competition is a Europa League champion versus a Champions League quarter-finals.
Although the Europa League is indeed a level lower than the Champions League, they are the champions after all, and when Master Bei came, he had no choice but to play in the Europa League.
Under such circumstances, Abramovich still fired Benitez!
This also shows that Abramovich has high requirements for the head coach.
In fact, he fired a total of 13 head coaches during his tenure at Chelsea, and the total cost of termination payments alone was more than 100 million pounds...
He really loves the club and is really not short of money, but working under him is really not possible without some real ability.
"Uh..." Bruce Buck, who knew the boss's temper well, quickly changed his goal, "There are indeed fewer good coaches on the market now. Klopp of Dortmund, or Tuchel of Mainz, these are all
He is a coach who has performed well recently..."
"But aren't they all Pan Yi's losers?" Abramovich snorted, "I don't even like him, so why would I choose them?"
After a pause, Abramovich suddenly said: "How about we try to contact Guardiola?"
"But..." Bruce Buck hesitated, "Isn't he also Pan Yi's loser? With Bayern, the Bundesliga championship was snatched away by Hamburg."
"After all, he won the Champions League in Barcelona." Abramovich flicked the wine glass in his hand, "This is the championship I want most..."
"I heard that Guardiola was not very happy at Bayern, and Bayern's senior management also intended to replace him." CEO Ron Gurray, who had been silent at the side, said.
"Is that so... do you know who Bayern's new target is?" Abramovich thought for a moment and asked, "If Bayern thinks the new target is better than Guardiola, wouldn't it be better for us to directly contact the other one?
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This turn was a bit sharp, and both executives were stunned.
Ron Gurlay finally reacted, and then pointed out the window: "That's Hamburg's current head coach, Pan Yi."
"Oh." Abramovich shook his head, "As you can see today, he is still too young. Ancelotti is much more mature than him, otherwise we should let Ancelotti come?"<
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Ancelotti coached Chelsea for two years from 2009 to 2011, winning the Premier League and FA Cup double in his first year.
But in the second year, Anshuai led the team to the Premier League runner-up, and only reached the quarterfinals in the Champions League, which eventually led to his dismissal by Abramovich.
This decision has been criticized by future generations, and many people believe that the Blues have lost a master tactician.
Looking back now, Anshuai's achievements under the leadership of the team are actually very outstanding, so Abramovich wants to "turn back" - just like re-inviting Mourinho to return to Chelsea.
But Bruce Buck shook his head: "If Ancelotti leads the team to win the Champions League, it may not be that easy for us to pry Real Madrid's wall..."
In today's world football, when it comes to the team's attractiveness to players and coaches, Real Madrid says it is second, but I'm afraid no club dares to say it is number one.
People who want to poach Real Madrid, unless they don’t want it, rarely take the initiative.
Even Chelsea and Manchester City, which have been waving checks in recent years, can’t do it!
That's why Bruce Buck expressed his concerns like this.
Abramovich naturally understands.
He sighed and said: "You guys do your best. After the game is over, try to get in touch. Offer a higher salary. Let's talk about our good cooperation three years ago. Maybe he will be tempted."
The two executives looked at each other and nodded yes.
Then, Abramovich stood up and walked towards the box door facing the stadium:
"We're probably three or four goals ahead now, right? There's really no way Ancelotti will lead the team in the Champions League..."
Then, the door was opened, and the fans' singing and cheering suddenly entered the VIP box.
Then, Abramovich looked at the scoreboard above the court and was stunned, and the words he was chanting stopped abruptly.
"Boss, what's wrong with you?"
Bruce Buck and Ron Gurray, who were behind Abramovich, thought something had happened to their boss, so they quickly followed him.
Then, the two of them stared at the scoreboard in stunned silence.
On the current scoreboard, it clearly says Hamburg 2, Real Madrid 2.
In other words, while they were drinking and chatting, Hamburg had already chased two goals in a row to tie the score!
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"It's already 75 minutes, aren't we going to make substitutions?"
In the Stadium of Light, Nagelsmann, who was sitting next to Pan Yi, tilted his head and asked softly.
Today is a bit unusual.
According to normal Pan Yi, at this point, it is almost time to change people.
Because at this point in the game, both the opponent's and our own players will be a little tired. Substitutions at this time will often have miraculous effects.
Pan Yi's on-the-spot command is comparable to art, and substitutions are magical. I don't know how many games have been played in which substitutions have changed the trend of the game.
But now he is just sitting there, eyes fixed on the court, and does not seem to have any thoughts of substitutions and adjustments.
"We fought very hard today, especially in the second half." Nagelsmann felt that Pan Yi didn't hear what he said, so he moved closer and said, "Look at Wu Lei, the distance he has run so far.
It’s been eight or nine kilometers, and I feel like I’m going to get cramps from running.”
Wu Lei has always been regarded as a "physically challenged person" in the team. Even with Pintus' guidance and a lot of practice, it is still difficult to withstand the full-court running under high-intensity confrontation.
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Of course, his "difficulty" is compared to those "beasts" in the Hamburg team, such as Kante, Paulinho, Robertson... who can run one after another.
If the Champions League was not about shooting the ball into the goal, but asking all players to run long distances, I am afraid that the championship would have been taken away by Hamburg.
In addition to his poor physical fitness, Wu Lei also has another characteristic, that is, he is particularly active when he is excited.
This will certainly allow him to cover a wider area of the court, but it will also increase the consumption of his own physical fitness, because sometimes he will have more ineffective runs.
This is also an area where he needs to strengthen and improve in the future.
In short, whether from real-time data or naked eye observation, Nagelsmann could come to the conclusion that "Wu Lei can't run anymore", but Pan Yi was indifferent, so the Germans felt a little surprised.
Keen observation has always been Pan Yi's characteristic!
When Nargelsmann almost kissed Pan Yi on the face, Pan Yi finally responded.
He pushed Nagelsmann out slightly and said with a look of disgust: "There's no rush."
Nagelsmann was stunned: "No rush? But the game is over in only ten minutes? Real Madrid are warming up, and it feels like substitutions will be made soon."
"I know you are in a hurry, but don't be anxious yet." Pan Yi said lightly.
After a pause, Pan Yi seemed to have thought of something and smiled: "That's right. You can also let all the substitute players warm up first. This is really a good idea!"
"This..." Nagelsmann scratched his head.
He asked all the substitute players to warm up, and he didn't say whether or who to replace. He really didn't know what medicine Pan Yi was selling in his gourd today!
Inzaghi on the other side patted Nagelsmann on the shoulder: "Let's go, let's get someone to warm up. Don't guess what the boss is thinking!"
Nagelsmann had no choice but to take the order and leave.
Inzaghi was right. Sometimes it was really difficult for him to guess Pan Yi's thoughts, but in the end Pan Yi was often proved to be right...
So not long after, the players on Hamburg's bench, including substitute goalkeeper Drobny, put on training vests and started to warm up, looking like they were ready to be replaced at any time.
This look was naturally seen by Ancelotti in front of the coaching bench on the other side.
He was stunned for a moment, then smiled slightly.
Isn't this a trick some coaches often play?
Let a bunch of people warm up, and then you can't guess whether they will be replaced and who they will be replaced.
What use does this kind of trick have for an experienced coach like Ancelotti?
But soon, Ancelotti's eyes suddenly widened and turned into his classic style again0_o
Because he thought of a possibility, a possibility that he had to guard against.
That is——
Is Pan Yi preparing for overtime or even a penalty shootout?
After all, this is a final that determines the outcome. It is entirely possible to tie in regular time and then go into overtime and then take a penalty kick.
Perhaps Pan Yi has uncharacteristically not made any substitutions just because of this consideration.
He thought he would save all three precious substitutions for overtime, and then use the most physically fit new force and use some targeted tactics to break down Real Madrid's defense in one fell swoop?
In other words, Pan Yi wanted to decide the winner with Real Madrid in overtime, but he didn't want to take a penalty kick!
As soon as this idea came to his mind, Ancelotti couldn't help but ponder.
He was already ready to start substituting to attack Hamburg at the last moment. Young forward Morata has also been warming up for a few minutes.
But in this case, he needs to think more.
If there is an extra forward at this time, the offensive power will certainly be enhanced, but if the game is dragged into overtime due to failure to score, then it is difficult to say whether such a strong offensive and defensive formation can withstand Hamburg's thirty-minute attack.
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Moreover, I myself have changed into a different person, and now I only have two cards in my hand.
Since the situation is still evenly matched now, and Pan Yi has no plans to change his tactics, it is better to observe for a while.
Otherwise, if he throws away all his cards easily at this time, he will have no room to adapt when something happens in overtime.
Yes, that’s it!
So, Ancelotti waved to the sidelines and asked several players who were warming up, such as Morata, Jese and others, to stop temporarily and return to the bench.
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The game has entered the last ten minutes.
At this time, the air at the Stadium of Light seemed to be filled with a thick smell of gunpowder smoke, which was so oppressive that it was suffocating.
This is a tense atmosphere!
The score is now a draw and the situation is very deadlocked. No matter which side suddenly scores a goal, it may directly kill the game!
Under such a premise, it is impossible for players and fans not to be nervous.
At this point in the game, many players are experiencing great physical exertion, and everyone is gritting their teeth and persevering.
Often in the final stage of a game, players are not only fighting for their physical fitness, but also their will.
Players with strong willpower, even if they have tried their best, will still grit their teeth and frantically squeeze out every bit of potential hidden in the cells of the body, forcing themselves to make another tackle.
An acceleration, a pass and a pass...
Modric in Real Madrid is a typical player like this.
Not to mention that he is now in the prime of life, even if he is ten years older and his physical functions have declined significantly by the age of 37 or 38, he can still rely on his strong willpower to play for 90 minutes or even 120 minutes!
But sometimes, willpower cannot avoid cramps and other phenomena caused by a sharp decline in physical fitness.
Because there is a time when the potential is used up! In other words, there is really not a drop of oil left in the tank.
You can’t even move your feet, so how can you kick?
It's a bit like Pan Yi's previous life in the 2013-2014 Champions League final. Can you say that Atletico Madrid players have no mental strength?
But they ran out of energy due to their crazy running in 90 minutes, and in the end they could only let Real Madrid's offense take whatever they wanted in overtime.
But now, whether it is Hamburg or Real Madrid, the head coaches of both sides seem to be a little bit more motivated to try their best in overtime, and neither side actually stops making substitutions!
There are only ten minutes left in the game, and the situation on the field is still very unclear. It seems that today's Champions League final will inevitably enter overtime!
Just when such thoughts flashed through many people's minds, Pan Yi stood up.
"You two, come here."
The ones he greeted were Mitrovic and Sun Xingmin.
Sun Xingmin rushed over at a trot.
His face is still injured, so he is still wearing a mask today, and Pan Yi hasn't sent him on the field yet, and he is almost exhausted!
When I heard Pan Yi's cry, it was like a divine voice piercing my ears, it was so beautiful!
"You will replace Wu Lei later, he can't run anymore." Pan Yi told Sun Xingmin, "Just continue to attack Naqiao. Wu Lei has almost worn him out, so you can give it to me when you get up.
Hit him hard!"
Sun Xingmin nodded while changing clothes: "Understood, boss."
"After the breakthrough, you can play freely. You can cut in and shoot if you want, or you can pass it to the big man." Pan Yi pointed at Mitrovic standing aside.
Son Xingmin continued to nod, while Mitrovic scratched his head and smiled.
"And you," Pan Yi turned to Mitrovic at this time, "I need you to use your best method to hit their goal in the next ten minutes. Can you do it?"
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Mitrovic nodded heavily without hesitation: "Okay."
Ever since Pan Yi brought Mitrovic to Hamburg, the Bundesliga, and the Champions League, the Serbian has made a name for himself with his own characteristics.
Although he is not the absolute main force, he can always be sent on by Pan Yi at some critical moments, and then make great contributions, using his excellent performance to repay the head coach's trust in him.
It can be said that Mitrovic is an indispensable special weapon in Pan Yi's arsenal!
Today is the moment when Pan Yi needs him to perform.
Perhaps, it is also the most important moment!
"You can withstand Ramos and Varane in the penalty area, but if you can't, then retreat a little, pull them out as much as possible, and create opportunities for your teammates." Pan Yi gave final instructions,
"Of course, I still hope you can beat them both! After all, they have been playing for eighty minutes!"
Finally, Pan Yi said to the two of them: "Go and tell your teammates on the field that the last ten minutes are to suppress the opponent, and then seize the opportunity to launch a general attack! We have to end the battle within the regular time!"
Son Xingmin and Mitrovic's eyes seemed to be on fire as they nodded vigorously.
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"Hey, Burger is about to be replaced!"
In the broadcast booth, Zhan Jun exclaimed.
"The game is coming to an end, and Pan Yi actually changed two players at once!"
"He and Ancelotti have been holding back. I thought they had to prepare for overtime before taking any serious action. After all, it is risky to adjust tactics at the end of regular time, and it may lead to bad consequences.
The consequences..."
"Why do some teams lose the ball quickly after substitutions? It's because the newly replaced players failed to adapt to the rhythm of the field, and the tactical adjustments failed to provide timely feedback."
"But what I didn't expect was that after Pan Yi made a false shot, he decisively changed two people!"
"Mitrovic and Sun Xingmin go up, Vardy and Wu Lei go down. These are two matchup substitutions."
"This is understandable. After all, Vardy and Wu Lei fought fiercely on the court, and their physical fitness should have bottomed out."
"Especially Wu Lei, he was limping a little when he came off the field. It looked like he had cramps. Yes, he lay down on the sidelines immediately after he came off, and the Hamburg team doctor also came up to massage his calf.
He really tried his best!"
"And their end was also warmly applauded by all Hamburg fans! These two forwards contributed to Hamburg's passing and shooting. They are the two major contributors to Hamburg's ability to stand on the field and compete with Real Madrid for the championship today!"
"The substitutions are now over and the game starts again."
"We can see that Hamburg's frontcourt pressing seems to be more fierce!"
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Ramos feels very tired.
In the past more than 80 minutes of the game, the opponent's center Vardy was like a tireless hound, constantly scurrying in and out of Real Madrid's penalty area, using his keen sense of smell to look for opportunities to score goals. p>
In fact, Vardy did it. He took a pass from Wu Lei and scored Real Madrid's goal.
In addition, Vardy, a forward who does not look very strong and even a bit thin, seems to have no fear when confronting Ramos. No matter how he arches, pushes, or even uses verbal provocations, he does not fall behind.
Wind.
Ramos even secretly felt in his heart that this was one of the most aggressive forwards he had ever encountered!
Of course, the reason why "one" is added is because Ramos has also encountered opponents like Diego Costa.
But no matter what, throughout today's game, Ramos was constantly impacted by Vardy, and his physical fitness and nerves were ravaged again and again, which made him exhausted.
At this time, Vardy went down.
Another stronger young man came up and clung to him again.
This is really causing the sky to be unresponsive and the earth and the earth to be ineffective!
"Be careful, this kid is difficult to deal with, let's guard against him together." Varane reminded on the side.
Ramos nodded slightly: "Yeah."
Although in terms of fame, Mitrovic is still just a nobody in front of Real Madrid generals;
But Ancelotti also said in the pre-match preparation meeting that this tall and strong forward is also a very difficult guy.
At this time, Pan Yi sent him on the field simply because he wanted to use his body to fight against the Real Madrid defender whose physical fitness had significantly declined.
Therefore, even someone as strong as Ramos would not dare to be too big at this time.
He also has to rely on the help of Varane, his little brother, to keep Mitrovic under guard together!
You must not be like Vardy before and let him pass and shoot!
As a world-class central defender, this is simply a shame!
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Time passes minute by minute.
The time has entered 85 minutes and the game will be over soon.
The score of 2:2 has been in a stalemate. Hamburg has never been able to find an effective way to break through Real Madrid's defense, and Real Madrid can't do anything about Hamburg either.
Although Ancelotti was a little surprised by Hamburg's sudden substitution a few minutes ago, before he figured out Pan Yi's true intentions, he still felt that he had to stay the same to cope with all changes.
And after these five minutes passed, he felt relieved.
Mitrovic and Sun Xingmin both made substitutions, and did not make much changes in tactics.
Son Xingmin's condition has indeed been affected after the injury. Although his speed is still the same, and although his breakthrough makes Nacho a little embarrassed in defense, his passing vision seems to be far less than before the injury.
Although Mitrovic has strong impact, under the careful care of two reliable central defenders, Varane and Ramos, he cannot make any waves for the time being.
Therefore, if Ancelotti was still thinking about how to kill Hamburg in the final stage of the game ten minutes ago, then An Pang is now determined to play overtime with Hamburg.
In his opinion, the players' physical fitness, experience in overtime, and even the success rate of penalty kicks are now higher than Hamburg!
Take penalty kicks as an example. Real Madrid did special training before the game, but I have never heard of Hamburg making such preparations.
Therefore, Ancelotti is indeed sure to defeat Hamburg and win the championship after the game enters overtime!
But at this moment, the man from the Dragon Kingdom next door suddenly stood up and walked straight to the sidelines.
Then he heard Pan Yi shouting to the players on the court:
"Brothers, it's almost time. Press on me and attack with all your strength!"