Chapter 948: Playing Tricks

The morning before the game, Schalke 04 came to Manchester.

There were about five to six hundred fans picked up at the airport.

Although Schalke 04 is not a strong team and does not have many stars, the first goalscorer in the Champions League, Prince Raul of Real Madrid, has many fans, and there is also a lot of uproar to support Hao Jun.

When being interviewed at the airport, Raul expressed enough respect for Manchester United. He said that Manchester United is the favorite to win the championship and Schalke 04 has little hope of being upset. However, if Manchester United makes a mistake, Schalke 04 may Give fans a surprise.

Chinese player Hao Jun has caught the attention of Gao Xiaodong and has also attracted the attention of many reporters. After all, the Chinese derby is also a good news attraction.

Hao Jun was just a substitute player at Schalke 04. He spoke very carefully when being interviewed by reporters. He first praised Gao Xiaodong as the greatest player in the history of China and Asia, and the pride of Chinese football, and then praised Manchester United. It is one of the greatest teams in world football, but he also said that Schalke 04 is not here to make soy sauce. Schalke 04 has a great star like Raul and an outstanding coach like Rangnick. They also Not that there is no hope at all.

As a professional player who has been playing in Chinese football for many years, Hao Jun’s words were accurate. He praised the future boss of the national team Gao Xiaodong, the boss of his own team Raul, and also praised the head coach. None offended.

When reporters asked him what he would do if he played against Gao Xiaodong, Hao Jun told reporters that Gao Xiaodong is too comprehensive and cannot be defended by any player alone. If he has the opportunity to play, he can make Gao Xiaodong perform well. That's great and I'm very satisfied.

Hao Jun’s interview was quite pleasing. Because Hao Jun had previously posted news on his Weibo that the world’s number one football player would treat him to dinner, Gao Xiaodong’s fans in China’s domestic forums felt that Hao Jun knows how to be a good person, and he praises Gao Xiaodong without belittling his teammates. He is considered a breath of fresh air among players from China. They all hope that Gao Xiaodong will brutally abuse Hao Jun's competitor in the game. Schalke 04 main right back Uchida Duren, give Hao Jun a chance to play and realize their dream of the Chinese Derby.

Of course, this is all wishful thinking of Chinese fans. At the subsequent pre-match press conference, Schalke 04 head coach Rangnick made it clear when asked by Chinese reporters that it would be difficult for Hao Jun to have a chance to play. "Our main lineup is very stable. Only a few positions require targeted adjustments, but Hao Jun is not within this range. However, the situation on the field is ever-changing, and I do not rule out the opportunity for Hao Jun to play."

Rangnick is a German Mesozoic coach and is known as a professor in Germany. He is very rich in tactical theory and has strong practical coaching ability. When he first coached Schalke, he won two Bundesliga runner-ups. After coaching Hoffenheim, It created a great miracle.

Due to disagreements with the Hoffenheim management, Rangnick resigned and went home. It was not until last month that Schalke 04 coach Magath was fired that Rangnick returned to Schalke 04 to put out the fire.

Although Rangnick has just coached two games, Rangnick is very familiar with Schalke 04. Many players in the team are his old subordinates, and he does not need any adaptation period to coach.

Although the opponent is the powerful Manchester United, Rangnick's psychological pressure is very little, because losing is normal, but winning is a huge achievement. This kind of game without any burden is actually the best to play.

Schalke 04 has no psychological pressure, but Rangnick hopes to bring some pressure to Manchester United. At the press conference, Rangnick first complimented Ferguson, "Ferguson is an absolute legend. I admire him very much. I hope to be able to win before the game." Or get to know him as a person after it’s over.”

Then Rangnick said that he had studied Manchester United thoroughly, "I went to watch Manchester United play eight weeks ago, when they challenged Chelsea away in the Premier League. At that time, I didn't know that I would coach Schalke, nor did I know that I would coach Schalke. I don’t know if Schalke will meet them in the Champions League. In the past week or so,

I watched their games back to back. If you look closely at any team in the world, you will find their weaknesses. We will not worry that they have never lost in the Champions League. It is only a matter of time before they lose. "

Rangnick said confidently, "If we can perform well, I think we have a chance to reach the final. Our goal is not 0:0, we want to beat Manchester United. I don't think anyone will think we can win, but we also have our own The nuclear weapon is Raul, he is the leading scorer in the Champions League and he can pose a threat to any opponent."

Rangnick, a European rookie, actually engaged in psychological warfare with Ferguson. This was simply a trick. Ferguson dismissed it. When he commented on his opponent in the quarter-finals, he said, "Schalke 04 is very good. They eliminated them." Valencia, but I don’t think they can be an obstacle to our progress. Only Bayern can be our opponent in the Bundesliga. If there is any player who poses a threat to Manchester United in Schalke 04, it may be Raul. Raul He was once the best player in the world and he scored 69 goals in the Champions League, which is horrible, but he already has 33 and I don’t think his goals will increase this season.”

Ferguson praised his opponent Rangnick, "I heard that Rangnick has very strong theories and is known as a professor in Germany. He does have something extraordinary, especially his achievements with Hoffenheim." Excellent, but I think he is not suitable to lead a big club. In addition, his European results are very few and very poor. This is similar to our professors in the Premier League. I hope the game against Manchester United can give him some inspiration."

Ferguson then spent time on the other three games. He believed that Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea would advance, but Real Madrid was the team that entered the final because Real Madrid had Mourinho and Ronaldo. Ferguson hoped to be the same as he was back then. His beloved disciple Ronaldo gathered at Wembley Stadium and believed that Ronaldo was better than Messi.

Undoubtedly, in terms of psychological warfare and war of words, Ferguson, who has played in European wars for more than 20 years, can be Rangnick's master. After Ferguson's press conference was played, the Schalke 04 players and fans were furious. The Buddha was born and the two Buddhas ascended to heaven.

Although the Schalke 04 players are very low-key and believe that they are worse than Manchester United, no one likes to be so despised or even ignored, especially when Ferguson spent most of his time talking about Real Madrid and Barcelona in the pre-match press conference. Not talking about Schalke 04, this has greatly stimulated the self-esteem of the Germans. German fans have expressed their intention to go to the Old Trafford Stadium to support Schalke 04 and support Schalke 04 to slap Manchester United in the face and cause an upset. come out.

Champions League goal king Raul was also very angry. He had never been so slighted before. When interviewed by a reporter from "Sky Sports", he counterattacked: "Sir Alex is also old. Maybe he has forgotten that I was at Old Trafford." The two goals I scored at Ford Stadium, I also have good memories at the Bernabeu, they were also two goals, and I hope I will still have a good memory this time."