Chapter 917 Asking for Help

After defeating Inter Milan in the away game, Manchester United basically controlled the fate of promotion in their own hands. Back at home, as long as they do not lose by two goals, they can reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

In addition to controlling the fate of promotion, Manchester United and Manchester United's generals have also received praise from the media. Gao Xiaodong, Scholes, and Vidic have all entered the best team of the Champions League this round.

Compared with outside praise and the best lineup, Gao Xiaodong values ​​​​his goals more. Even though it is just a goal, this goal allows Gao Xiaodong to catch up with Messi's 6 goals in the number of goals and ranks among the top scorers in the Champions League. Tied with Messi for first place.

There are many stars in world football, but those who can compete with Gao Xiaodong for the Golden Globe Award are Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaká. Now Kaká is troubled by injuries and his form is no longer what it used to be. In non-competition years , the Golden Globe Award is almost the Romance of the Three Kingdoms between Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gao Xiaodong.

With a hat-trick in the Manchester City Derby, Gao Xiaodong scored his 32nd goal in the league. Ronaldo did not score in the previous round. Gao Xiaodong led Ronaldo by two goals in the competition for the European Golden Boot. Now in the Champions League The number of goals scored is tied with Messi and two more than Ronaldo. Gao Xiaodong's personal data has surpassed the two competitors. As long as the honor is not inferior to his opponents, Gao Xiaodong's hope of winning the Ballon d'Or again is very high.

After the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Manchester United had another Premier League match against Wigan Athletic on the weekend, so they did not stay in Milan and flew back to the UK early the next morning. Gao Xiaodong was not able to go. Invitation from Chairman Moratti.

Manchester United was on an expedition and fought another fierce battle. The players' physical fitness was very problematic. Ferguson gave the players half a day off to let them have a good rest. Anyway, the opponents in the weekend league were not strong.

After the game yesterday, the Manchester United generals celebrated again. They slept too late. Gao Xiaodong didn't fall asleep when he took the plane the next day. When he got home, Gao Xiaodong didn't eat anything and took a nap first.

After waking up, Gao Xiaodong came to the living room and found Chen Qiang coming.

"Brother Chen, why are you here? The team is not busy now?"

"I'm busy. I'm not busy any day. I came to see you because I have something to tell you."

Chen Qiang saw Gao Xiaodong coming in and quickly stood up. Now Gao Xiaodong is no longer the fat little guy who just came to Europe and didn't know anything. Now Gao Xiaodong is Mr. Ballon d'Or, the core of Manchester United, and can chat and laugh with celebrities and rich people. As a football superstar, Chen Qiang must give Gao Xiaodong enough respect.

"What's the matter? Just make a phone call, and you have to come to Manchester in person." Gao Xiaodong said with some surprise.

"I'm afraid I can't explain clearly on the phone. Besides, I haven't been here for a long time and I want to come and see you.

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Chen Qiang said it very naturally. He and Gao Xiaodong have been together for four years, and their original cooperative relationship has long since turned into the current relationship of friends and brothers.

Gao Xiaodong was a little moved and said: "Come here often if you have nothing to do. If the team is too busy, ask someone for help. Don't always do everything by yourself."

While the two were talking, Xiao Le came from the kitchen with food and said, "Xiaodong, you haven't eaten yet. Let's talk while you eat. Mr. Chen, you can eat some too."

Chen Qiang looked at his watch and said, "It's only what time. I ate on the plane and I'm not hungry."

Gao Xiaodong said: "Then I'll eat first. Brother Chen, if you have anything to say, just tell me."

Chen Qiang pondered for a moment, seeming to be preparing a speech, "Xiaodong, have you paid attention to the Asian Cup?"

Although Gao Xiaodong has never been in the national team, he is familiar with the national team's games and said: "I understand a little bit, what's wrong?"

Chen Qiang said: "The National Football Team played very poorly in the Asian Cup and failed to qualify in the group. Head coach Gao Bo was under a lot of pressure. Now fans across the country are clamoring for a coaching change."

Gao Xiaodong said disdainfully: "When our country participated in the Asian Cup, there was probably only one time when we failed to qualify from the group. Was the head coach fired that time?"

Chen Qiang said: "Yes, Zhu Guanghu's national team failed to qualify for the 2007 Asian Cup group, and he was dismissed."

Gao Xiaodong said: "That's right, Zhu Guanghu was dismissed immediately, and Gao Bo is still sitting in the coaching position. Pressure, which national team head coach doesn't have pressure?"

Gao Xiaodong had a conflict with the national football coach Gao Bo. Although Gao Bo later went to Chen Qiang's house to apologize to Gao Xiaodong, Gao Xiaodong always felt a little uncomfortable when he thought of Gao Bo.

Chen Qiang said: "Gao Bo is still capable. Although he did not qualify in the group this time, his record of one win, one draw and one loss is not too bad. Although there are many people who hope that he will be dismissed from get out of class, there are also many who support his continued stay. "

Gao Xiaodong frowned and said, "Brother Chen, just say it directly if you have anything to say, don't make so many detours."

Chen Qiang was a little embarrassed and said: "Okay, let me tell you the truth, Xiaodong, you know that Gao Bo and I are still familiar with each other. Gao Bo has encountered difficulties recently. Although the Football Association wants to support him, the pressure from the fans is too great. It is said that Domestic real estate giant Yida Group is preparing to sponsor the Football Association in echelon building and hiring foreign teachers. If Yida really takes action, Gao Bo will undoubtedly be fired."

Gao Xiaodong lowered his head and ate without saying a word.

Chen Qiang continued: "Gao Bo found me this time. I hope I can persuade you to return to the national team regardless of the past and support him to stay in office. Gao Bo said..."

Before Gao Xiaodong spoke, Xiao Le said: "This Gao Bo is too thick-skinned. When he ran for the head coach in 2009, he asked Xiaodong for help. When he became the head coach, he threw Gao Xiaodong aside. This He is a person with no loyalty and backbone, and whoever helps him is Shi Lezhi."

Chen Qiang said: "Xiao Le, you can't say that. At that time, the chairman of the national football team had a conflict with Gao Xiaodong. For the sake of team unity and a better working environment, Gao Bo agreed to reluctantly give up Xiaodong. Gao Bo once told me , He also did it for the future of Chinese football. Although you were very good at that time, you were just one person after all. Now Gao Bo wants to invite you to join the national team, but also for the future of Chinese football."

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said, "Brother Chen, you are actually here to act as a lobbyist for Gao Bo."

Chen Qiang said: "I am not a lobbyist for Gao Bo. I have watched all the games of the national football team. I think Gao Bo is right to follow the path of technical stream. I hope he can work for a few more years instead of messing around, so I just came to find you."

Gao Xiaodong said disapprovingly: "Brother Chen, you are blind to the mountain. How do you know that foreign coaches cannot lead the national team well?"

Chen Qiang said: "It's not that China has never had foreign coaches, but their results are worse than local coaches. I don't think foreign coaches should be superstitious."

Gao Xiaodong said: "Brother Chen, to be honest, the conflict between Gao Bo and I is not big. He also apologized to me. I just feel uncomfortable now. I believe that Gao Bo must also feel uncomfortable mentally. The two of us When people who feel uncomfortable work together, it’s not about tacit understanding and trust. So I think it’s better not to join for the time being.”

Chen Qiang said: "Xiaodong, if it was just for Gao Bo, I wouldn't come today. I came to you mainly because of Yida Group."