Chapter 343 The Ups and Downs of the 19th Anniversary

Mikel has been killed by Chelsea, Essien has been killed, and now Ballack has also been killed.

Mourinho's Chelsea did not give Manchester United a way out. When Keane was about to leave the team, other old players were also dealt with by Ferguson. Mourinho's boost to Ferguson at this time was indeed a very beautiful move.

What's more, these players are indeed suitable for Chelsea...

In the eyes of Mourinho, Ferguson's Manchester United has always been Chelsea's biggest competitor, much more important than Arsenal, so if he has the opportunity to engage in Manchester United reasonably, he will never let it go.

And before the two teams face off, he will never let go of such an opportunity to 'humiliate' Manchester United again.

So although he did not officially sign a professional contract with Ballack, Mourinho talked about Ballack's transfer issue at the pre-match press conference.

"Michael Ballack is a great player. I am very eager for him to join Chelsea as soon as possible. He personally believes that joining Chelsea is a quite right choice. At least, at Chelsea, he can win everything he wants. He cannot choose another one. A club without any competitiveness."

Although they didn't name which one it was, everyone knew it clearly and clearly. It means that if you choose Chelsea, you will win a championship, but if you choose Manchester United, you will get nothing. What's more, Manchester United simply can't provide the salary that Chelsea can offer.

Anyone who is Ballack knows how to choose...

"Chelsea is still the league leader this season. We will not give other teams any chance. If we cannot defend the league title, it will be a failure."

Ferguson also admitted at the pre-match press conference that it is no longer realistic to compete with Chelsea for finished products in the player transfer market: "As long as Chelsea are interested in players that we are also interested in, we will not even consider competing with them unless someone like Park is interested. Lei is determined to join us. Young players who want to become talented should consider us carefully, and we will indeed give them a chance."

Speaking of Cristiano Ronaldo's recent troubles, Ferguson did not shy away from it: "Young people always have to pay a price for what they do. I will not make any comments until the matter comes to light. Similarly, it is wrong for the media to irresponsibly report Ronaldo. We We can't crush that kid to death. As for the transfer? That's impossible."

Because Ronaldo's scandal broke out, there is now a lot of noise about his transfer.

First, "The Sun" revealed that Real Madrid had begun planning to acquire him for 20 million pounds in the winter, and then Russia's "Soviet Sports" quoted Dynamo Moscow owner Fedalichev as saying that the Russians would 'seriously consider bringing in C· Ronaldo's possibility, because the Portuguese's former head coach of the national team, Scolari, is likely to take over the Russian Super League team soon.

Ferguson obviously doesn't want to talk too much about Ronaldo. He brought the topic back to Manchester United and Chelsea.

"I still remember my first game at Aberdeen. After a 1-1 draw, the players were dancing happily in the dressing room - as if it was the best score they could get. I couldn't help but Ask yourself, how can this work? It must change!" Ferguson recalled as he was about to enter his 19th year in charge of Manchester United.

There is no doubt that 1:1 is not enough. The old man is at one of the most critical junctures of his coaching career, but he believes Manchester United can end Chelsea like Arsenal's 49-match unbeaten run last season: "There are similarities between the two games. Although Chelsea is more tenacious, but Chelsea is more tenacious. They are not invincible.”

Manchester United met Mourinho's team seven times before, losing the first four games, but gained an advantage in the last three games with Dong Fangzhuo's goals: In the round of 16 of the Champions League in the 2003-04 season, the Red Devils only got the best from Mourinho's Porto. With one draw and one loss, the team finally missed the top eight for the first time in eight years. Since then, it has started a history of decline in the past two years.

In the league last season, Manchester United first gave the Blues a good start in the away game in the opening game, and then won first and then lost at home at Old Trafford at the end of the league, welcoming the new champions to the throne.

But in the League Cup semi-finals, they forced a draw away from home. Although it was also a draw at home, they had a better goal difference away from home and eliminated Chelsea.

Won Chelsea again in this season's Community Shield. Therefore, although Chelsea is extremely powerful, Ferguson still has great expectations to win against Chelsea.

After the Community Shield match, Ferguson and Mourinho opened a glass of fine red wine brought by the latter and had a good time. However, Ferguson obviously would not be easily convinced by this junior.

Now the old man is not polite to Chelsea: "We all know that they are a team that insists on defending to death. Their defense is difficult to break through, and they always play a lot of high balls and long passes, and then hope that the opponent's defense will Something went wrong. This is our chance — a chance to show the other guys that they can be beat."

However, Ferguson still admitted that Chelsea is currently the strongest team in the Premier League: "They are the best team in the country and are qualified to be champions. Their stability even exceeds Manchester United in the 1990s."

But Ferguson partly attributed this to Chelsea's strong financial resources: "When we buy players now, we have to be precise and quick - especially before Chelsea discover them. I am not jealous, in fact the money is not an obstacle to me, but I believe We have a healthy youth system. Although there is still a lack of confidence, the young people are doing a great job. The foundation of Manchester United's future is here."

Ferguson's love for protecting the calf was also clearly revealed before this battle: "As a head coach, you must discuss all criticisms behind closed doors. We can't always be criticized by the media for no reason, and we can provoke some non-existent rumors." Facts and contradictions.”

In the past 18 years, whenever a Manchester United TV reporter interviewed him without any embarrassing questions, he would always get approval from the old man in the end. At the same time, he also hopes that fans can be more tolerant, "I cannot allow criticism from fans to hurt my players."

At least tonight on the 19th anniversary of Old Trafford, Ferguson does not want to see those anti-V gestures from his own people disrupting the situation at Old Trafford.

After the crazy outburst of the Trident combination at the beginning of the season, the symptoms of offensive weakness that hit a record low last season reappeared: in the first 4 games after regaining victory, they only scored 3 goals.

Rooney admitted frankly in previous interviews that he never got any good opportunities in every game.

When talking about this issue, Ferguson said: "Situations like this happened every time last season. If we can't solve this problem in time, this season is destined to be just as disappointing."

However, Sir Alex Ferguson refused to admit that this phenomenon was related to the coaching staff or the previously criticized 433 formation: "This has nothing to do with the coach, formation or anything else. Hitting the target is the responsibility of the players."

Having said this, the old man finally accidentally revealed his appreciation for Chelsea, "To be honest, I would rather be like Chelsea, creating two to three chances in each game and then scoring two goals, rather than going empty-handed after a wild attack." And come back!"

"At this point, I hope that whether it's Rooney, Dong or Ronaldo, they can do it."

Before the game started, the fans finally gave Ferguson a surprise. In the packed stands, fans held banners high, wishing him and Manchester United to continue to move forward bravely: "Come on, Alex,"

"You have survived the ups and downs of 19 years."

Dong Fangzhuo wore the captain's armband and walked at the front, murmuring in his heart:

"Take Chelsea and give the old man a big gift!"