Four Hundred and Forty-Five Starts From Defeating Gao Shen

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In the southwestern suburbs about an hour's drive from London, in the southeast of the small town of Cobham, there is a modern training base covering an area of ​​nearly 800 acres.

Turn into a two-lane road from the township road, and drive forward for two to three hundred meters in a meandering way. You can see a long row of parking spaces on the left side of the road. At the end of the parking space is a magnificent long strip. Shaped building with a vaulted roof, it looks very design and modern.

This is the heart of Chelsea, and it is also another masterpiece after Abramovich took over Chelsea.

Across this small road, there is a big construction project on the opposite side, and two tall tower cranes are erected.

"This is the second phase of our Chelsea Cobham training base. A training building dedicated to the first team is being built. Next door is an indoor training ground. Even in the twelfth winter and snowy weather, there is no need to be afraid of affecting the team. to training."

As soon as he got out of the car, Roman Abramovich, the Russian boss of Chelsea, pointed to the construction site in the distance vigorously, and introduced it to his companions, his tone was not without complacency.

"We will be one of the first clubs in the Premier League to be equipped with this kind of indoor training ground. This also proves that since the opening of this training base, our Chelsea is one of the teams with the best training facilities in the Premier League. Trained in that dilapidated warehouse at Heathrow Airport."

In the end, Abramovich couldn't help but laugh at himself.

In 2003, when he first acquired Chelsea, he brought many superstars to the team, such as Makelele.

These superstars all cost a lot of money, but it is embarrassing that Chelsea's training ground was just north of London Heathrow Airport at that time. In an old training ground, the outside looked like a dilapidated old warehouse.

At that time, the whole world was laughing at Chelsea as an upstart, and letting superstars train in that kind of terrible vegetable field was like driving a Ferrari to load goods.

But few people know that not only Chelsea, but almost the entire Premier League, the training bases of all teams are very bad, including the giants Manchester United.

The more far-sighted one is Arsene Wenger of Arsenal. After selling Anelka, he bought Henry and built the Kearney training base at the same time, so that Arsenal has always had the best training base in the Premier League.

After being ridiculed by the outside world, Abramovich learned from the pain. After several choices,

Finally, Chelsea's training base was set at Cobham, and this training base was officially opened in 2007.

...

Standing beside Abramovich is the Dutch coach Hiddink who just led the Russian national team to shine in the European Cup this summer. He is more familiar with leading the South Korean team to the World Cup in 2002 Final Four.

But everyone knows what happened.

As a famous European coach, Hiddink has a close personal relationship with Abramovich. There are even rumors that he coached the Russian national team from Abramovich, so this time he failed to refuse Abramovich Qi's invitation.

"Going forward, our club's youth training base is basically in use now, and it will cultivate an endless supply of talents for us in the future."

After speaking, Abramovich made a gesture of invitation towards Hiddink and led him into the building with a vaulted roof.

As soon as I got outside the gate, I saw a group of people coming out from the inside. The leader was a bald middle-aged man wearing a blue Chelsea training uniform. Hiddink knew him. He used to play for Chelsea, Manchester United and AC Milan. England Midfielder Wilkins.

After retiring, he once coached Queens Park Rangers and Fulham, and later joined Chelsea, worked as an assistant coach for Vialli, and followed the Italian to Watford.

In 2002, he worked as an assistant coach for the England U21 youth team. In 2008, when Scolari coached Chelsea, he was invited to come to Stamford Bridge to work as an assistant for Big Phil. After Scolari was fired, he temporarily Lead training.

It can be said that he is the person who is most familiar with everything about Chelsea now, and he will also be Hiddink's most powerful arm after coaching Chelsea.

Abramovich introduced Wilkins to Guus Hiddink, and after the two shook hands, they went straight to the team locker room.

"The players are already waiting in the locker room." Wilkins led the way.

Chelsea this season can be described as strong and strong. All the humerus generals from when Mourinho was in office are still there.

Originally, everyone was full of expectations for Scolari to coach Chelsea. Big Phil's start was also quite amazing. He played offensive football, and the game was beautiful and aggressive.

At that time, there was even a saying that Serie A looked at Naples, the Premier League looked at Chelsea, and La Liga looked at Barcelona.

What I said is that these three teams played very well, and the attack power was very strong in the game.

But gradually, Naples and Barcelona continued to lead the way, but Big Phil's Chelsea suffered heavy setbacks one after another.

Especially since entering the winter break, they have suffered consecutive disastrous defeats. In the five games against the top four teams, Chelsea had one draw and four losses. The lowest among the coaches who came.

Recently, after the disastrous defeat to Liverpool, even the players and fans in the dressing room objected.

Big Phil's transformation of Chelsea has failed!

Hiddink was also at this time, but Abramovich's affection could not be hindered, and he took over this hot potato.

...

Drogba, Anelka, Deco, Joe Cole, Ballack, Lampard, Essien, Terry, Carvalho, Cech...

Standing in front of the players in the locker room, Hiddink glanced over each of their faces.

What he saw was listlessness and discouragement.

This is no longer the Iron Lions trained by Mourinho.

Confidence is hard to build, but easy to destroy.

Fortunately, he still has a little time.

From taking over to the game, there are still two weeks.

Abramovich came to the scene in person and introduced Guus Hiddink to all Chelsea players. This in itself is already a manifestation of authority, and all Chelsea players have also felt the pressure from the management.

This is telling them to cooperate well with Hiddink.

After Abramovich finished speaking, there was a burst of warm applause in the dressing room, which was given to the boss and also welcomed Hiddink to make his first speech after coaching Chelsea.

Hiddink took a step forward under Abramovich's gesture of excuse.

As a world-renowned coach who just led the team to shine in the European Cup, Hiddink has his own bearing. Standing in front of the players, everyone can't help showing a little respect.

This is a tribute to his past achievements!

"Do you still want the championship?" Hiddink's first sentence was a question that shocked everyone.

champion?

Is it still possible?

All the players looked at each other, obviously not knowing how to answer.

On the contrary, Abramovich, behind Hiddink, smiled secretly in his heart, he knew Hiddink.

"I know, you will think, how is this possible?" Hiddink said what the players thought.

"But I want to remind you that in football, nothing is ever impossible."

After a pause, Hiddink's sharp eyes approached the Chelsea players.

"In late February of 2006, Real Madrid was 10 points behind Barcelona in La Liga. At that time, the whole world felt that this old Galaxy battleship was finished, and the mighty Real Madrid had completely fallen."

Hiddink's deep and thick voice sounded in the locker room, and all other noises disappeared.

"But in the end, as you all know, the temporary firefighting head coach made all the impossible possible. In the end, they not only reversed Barcelona, ​​but even won the Champions League, achieving a great double. Crown King!"

Everyone present had heard of this legend, and even Abramovich behind him had his eyes shining.

Sophistication was once one of the goals considered by Chelsea for the coaching change.

"This head coach is Gao Shen, and the Real Madrid he led has really realized everything you thought was impossible. He will also be our first opponent in the Champions League."

When Hiddink said this, he stopped directly, allowing time for the players to chew his words slowly.

There is no problem with Chelsea's strength. The overall combat effectiveness of this team is very strong. The key lies in the players' psychology, morale and tactics.

"I want to say, what those old-fashioned Real Madrid were able to do back then, do you think you can't do it?"

Hiddink's rhetorical question made many players shake their heads involuntarily.

Who wants to admit that their skills are inferior to others?

Even if the opponent is a high-ranking Real Madrid superstar.

"Before I came to London, I watched some of your games. I won't say anything to my predecessor, but I don't think it's suitable for you to blindly learn how other teams play, even if you have advanced tactical concepts. Advanced, if it is not suitable for you, it is not suitable, this cannot be forced, Chelsea has its own style of play and inheritance."

Many players nodded.

"I want to tell you that we are all adults and many of you have achieved success, whether it's in the Premier League or the Champions League, whether it's the World Cup or whatever, I know you are the best players in the world."

"Before I walked into this locker room, I was very worried. I was afraid that I was taking over a team with a serious lack of fighting spirit and a lack of attitude. But after seeing you, at this moment, my heart I am very clear in my heart and full of confidence.”

"Because I know that you will not be afraid of any challenge!"

"I also want to tell you that I am here to help you. I hope that in the next period of time, we can respect each other and meet challenges together."

"I am confident that I can help you and our team to reverse the past decline and find the key to victory in the next Premier League, Champions League and Cup matches!"

"I hope to get your cooperation and assistance."

"And me, and all my new colleagues..." Hiddink pointed to Wilkins and others behind him.

"And you... we will definitely succeed!"

"Start by defeating Gao Shen and his Naples!"