Chapter 998 You'd Better Not Mess with Me

When the referee blew the whistle to end the game, all the fans cheered and applauded.

With three goals from Yaya Toure, Marcelo and Aubameyang in the second half, Paris Saint-Germain reversed Ferguson's Manchester United with difficulty at the Stade Louis II.

This was Paris Saint-Germain's debut in the new season in European football, but the results were mixed.

If you only look at the first half, Paris Saint-Germain's performance is undoubtedly disappointing, with weak offense and weak defense.

But if you only look at the second half, the French Ligue 1 leader is impressive again, scoring three goals in just half an hour. Facing the new Champions League champion Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain is undoubtedly a blockbuster with such offensive power.

As soon as the whistle sounded, Paris Saint-Germain players inside and outside the field began to celebrate.

Gao Han also hugged Zidane, Makelele and other members of the coaching staff to celebrate the team's first European championship in the new season, which made everyone in the French Ligue 1 team excited.

The draw in the Champions League group stage was lucky, and the league was also victorious. Now they have reversed Manchester United in the European Super Cup. Paris Saint-Germain has undoubtedly greatly boosted the morale of the team and taken a solid first step for the new season of the Champions League.

Ferguson seemed a little frustrated and greeted the players who walked off the court in a depressed manner.

There is no doubt that Manchester United's strength has indeed improved a lot compared to before. Navas' arrival filled the vacancy left by Van der Sar. The joining of players such as Mkhitaryan, Van Persie, Alderweireld and Dario Srna has greatly improved Manchester United's competitiveness. The entire team lineup can be said to be completely new.

But he is also very clear about the situation of his team. Manchester United still has some gaps in strength with top teams such as Barcelona, ​​Manchester City and Bayern Munich. Among them, Barcelona and Manchester City both insist on passing and controlling the game. Bayern Munich is extremely competitive under the coaching of Heynckes. These three teams are not easy to play.

Now there is another Paris Saint-Germain.

As early as last season, one of the important reasons why Manchester United was able to win the Champions League was that they had good luck in the draw. In the semi-finals, they encountered Manchester City, their rival in the same city. They knew each other well and it was more like playing in the Premier League, which gave Ferguson room to play.

Even more fortunately, Barcelona, ​​which Ferguson was most afraid of, was eliminated by Chinatown in the quarterfinals, which greatly relieved Bayern Munich and other teams.

It was also in this game that Ferguson saw Pochettino's coaching ability, and the Argentine's coaching style was undoubtedly very much to Ferguson's taste, so he recommended Pochettino as his first choice for successor.

If nothing unexpected happens, this year will be Ferguson's last season as coach. He certainly hopes to achieve something on all fronts, but judging from the current situation, it is not easy for Manchester United to make a difference, at least in the Champions League.

Perhaps, it would be more practical to focus on the Premier League.

While Ferguson was thinking, he did not notice Gao Han approaching quietly. When he realized it, he was already close to him.

"Congratulations, the king is back!" Ferguson squeezed out a smile.

How much he wanted to defeat Gao Han, even just once.

But this is fate.

Gao Han's vision is indeed sharp. He can always find a group of players with super personal abilities at a relatively suitable price. Not to mention the group of superstars in the Manchester City period, Paris Saint-Germain also has Neymar and Suarez, and Lucas Moura's personal ability is also very strong, which makes Manchester United very passive.

There is a saying that the personal ability of the players determines the upper limit of the overall strength of a team.

The terrible thing about the Paris Saint-Germain team lies here.

"Should I be a little bit arrogant now and say that if I was there last season, you would have no chance in the Champions League?" Gao Han asked with a smile.

Ferguson kicked directly, but he didn't kick Gao Han, but pretended to scare him.

"To be honest, if the free kick we took at the beginning of the second half hadn't changed direction, it would have been 3-0, and the outcome of the game would have been hard to say." Ferguson said somewhat unwillingly and unconvinced.

He was talking about a free kick in the second half, which Van Persie took. The angle was very tricky, but it was a bit floating, changed direction, and slid directly out of the goal, which was really a pity.

"Then can I also say that if the referee hadn't misjudged the offside, we would have scored earlier than Manchester United, and there would have been no 3-0 later?" Gao Han asked back with a smile.

Ferguson was speechless immediately and almost punched him.

The ball was already won, but he didn't let people take advantage of it verbally? Is that reasonable? Do you still know what it means to respect the elderly and love the young?

"I'm telling you, I'm going to retire after this season, so you'd better not mess with me."

"What do you mean?"

"It's simple. I'll have plenty of time to fight you to the death in the future." Ferguson looked proud of his retirement.

Gao Han laughed dumbly. Is that okay?

However, when it comes to retirement, Gao Han's face becomes a little solemn.

Because he received news that in the list recommended by Ferguson to the Manchester United management, the top candidate for succession is Chinatown's head coach Pochettino. In fact, there are indeed many wealthy teams that value Pochettino, including Real Madrid.

Florentino is also very optimistic about Pochettino, and it is said that the two have some friendship.

Gao Han is the club's owner, so it is impossible for him to restrict Pochettino so much. He also feels that Pochettino has made many contributions to Chinatown over the years, which is very rare.

With the level of selling players in Chinatown over the past few years, any other head coach would have been unable to bear it, but Pochettino still works hard. For this reason, Chinatown is only grateful and has no complaints.

"To be honest, did you really recommend Pochettino to take over your job?" Gao Han asked seriously.

As the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, he was originally reluctant to talk about this matter in such an occasion, but the game was over and they were talking privately, and he really cared about this matter, so he couldn't help asking.

Ferguson looked at Gao Han carefully, thinking that Gao Han wanted to persuade him to give up Pochettino. He nodded and then shook his head, "I did recommend him. You know, Pochettino's achievements in Chinatown in recent years are outstanding. How many European football teams can lead this team like this?"

"I don't know how many top teams are eyeing such a head coach, let alone Manchester United, but I can't make the decision on this matter. I can't control what the management thinks and what the presidents think."

"You misunderstood me." Gao Han smiled.

"You and I are both head coaches. You know me. People go up and water flows down. I understand Pochettino's efforts in Chinatown in recent years. I am only grateful and thankful to him. If he can really coach Manchester United, I think it is a great thing. Chinatown will never make things difficult for him."

Gao Han's statement surprised Ferguson a little, but also made him admire him more.

This is the Gao Han he knows.

"However, we can take the initiative to terminate Pochettino's contract and let him get better conditions at Manchester United, but I have a condition, you must agree to it."

Ferguson also became serious and nodded: "You say."

"He has been coaching in La Liga since his debut, and has never been to the Premier League. He is new to a giant like Manchester United. You know how difficult and risky it is, so my condition is that you must stay and help him, at least let him get familiar with Manchester United and the Premier League."

After hearing this, Ferguson really looked at Gao Han again and laughed.

"Now I really believe that you are willing to let him leave the team."

"I always keep my word." Gao Han said proudly.

Coaching Chinatown and coaching Manchester United are two completely different challenges.

In Chinatown, Gao Han himself is the head coach, so he knows very well how to create the best coaching environment for the head coach. Armando Marcos and Cantarero are also quite professional people. In addition, the rigorous structure of the club's management makes coaching in Chinatown relatively simple.

But Manchester United is different. There are superstars like Rooney and Van Persie, as well as Ferdinand. There are players left by Ferguson in the locker room. Gao Han knows better than anyone what the external coaching environment of the Premier League is like. If Pochettino is not careful, he may be trapped in a situation of internal and external difficulties.

Gao Han hopes that Ferguson will stay, hoping to use Ferguson to stand up for Pochettino, help Pochettino establish prestige as soon as possible, and successfully complete the transition of the Ferguson era, which will be a great help to Pochettino's coaching.

"I will seriously consider your request." Ferguson nodded.

He knew very well that if Gao Han did not let him go, Pochettino's coaching of Manchester United might not be successful.

Of course, all the conversations between the two of them are confidential now, and they must not be disclosed to the outside world, otherwise, the media around the world may hype it up.

"By the way, are you so confident in letting Pochettino leave?" Ferguson was a little surprised, "Do you want to coach Chinatown yourself?"

"Why not?" Gao Han asked with a smile, but soon, he shook his head and laughed, "I am considering inviting Moyes."

Ferguson was stunned, then shook his head and laughed.

Among the candidates he recommended to Manchester United, Moyes ranked second after Pochettino.

Gao Han's words were somewhat teasing, because if there was no Pochettino, Moyes would be the best candidate for Manchester United's head coach. Unfortunately, now that there is a Pochettino, the situation has completely changed.

"He is a very good head coach. If you plan to change the style for Chinatown, I think you can consider it." Ferguson replied very seriously.

Both of them laughed.

Moyes' style is completely different from that of Chinatown. Ferguson is very clear about this, and Gao Han is unlikely to consider him.

Looking at the current European football scene, there are not many head coaches who can replace Pochettino. Emery of Valencia may be one of them. He is Gao Han's former assistant, and his coaching style is also inherited from Gao Han. He also has a deep affection for Chinatown and is familiar with European competitions and La Liga. It is really suitable for him to take over Chinatown.

However, he has a contract with Valencia now, and the Bats will definitely not let him go easily.

In addition, Pellegrini of Malaga should also be a good candidate, and his coaching style is very suitable for Chinatown.

There is also Ronald Koeman, who coaches Feyenoord, who is also quite good.

Even if Gao Han is more decisive and invites Van Gaal to come out, it will be really amazing.

However, by that time, not to mention Cantarero, the technical director, even Gao Han, the chairman, might not be able to control the stubborn old Dutch man.

Ferguson couldn't help but laugh when he thought of Gao Han being troubled by Van Gaal.

This made Gao Han confused.

Is this old man with a lot of bad intentions... crazy?