There is an unwritten tradition in the Premier League that at the end of a game, the managers will meet up for a drink and get together after a press conference to show that the outcome of the pitch has nothing to do with personal relationships off the pitch.

Ferguson is the most traditional manager in the Premier League at the moment, and he has always been a practitioner of this tradition, and there is a special room at Old Trafford that Ferguson uses to entertain opponents to drink.

But there are exceptions, such as someone he really doesn't like, or he loses.

Especially the latter, Ferguson has publicly stated on more than one occasion that he likes the tradition, but if he loses, it is difficult for him to be in the mood to drink with the other party.

The exception, however, is if the other party brings a long-awaited treasured wine.

Ferguson likes red wine, which is known all over the world, and when Gao Han was in charge of Chelsea, the game against Manchester United brought a treasure of good wine, and it was reported by many media reporters, so that after Gao Han left Chelsea, Ferguson said more than once that he was disgusted with Chelsea, because Abramovich made him unable to drink the good wine brought by Gao Han.

And this time, Gao Han returned to Old Trafford, and naturally prepared a bottle of good wine.

The two were in Ferguson's office, slowly sipping red wine, chatting without a word, Ferguson was a little resentful in his heart, and Gao Han won the game, so he let him some and helped him adjust his emotions.

It seemed that what was lost on the pitch was to be recovered in the wine glass, and Ferguson drank relatively quickly.

After a few cups, the old Scottish man was already blood-red.

'Chelsea won again. Ferguson spat on wine and cursed indignantly.

News from London has just come as Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 to make it six wins in a row, and the Blues have done well defensively, continuing to lead the Premier League table on goal difference.

'Scolari's tactical approach at Chelsea this season has been pragmatic, defensive and balanced, and with the quality of the Blues, there are probably not many teams that can withstand them unless there are any surprises. ”

Ferguson's eyes were slightly cloudy and red from drinking, but the mention of Chelsea in his eyes was hard to hide his anger.

In this round of the league, Liverpool narrowly defeated West Ham United away, and basically won what should have been won.

At the end of the round, Chelsea continued to lead the game, with Manchester City level on points but in second place, with Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur all on 12 points, third to seventh respectively.

Suffice it to say, this represents the situation in the Premier League today.

If there are no surprises, the Premier League should be the world of these teams, and the only big suspense is who will be squeezed out of the top four in the traditional semi-finals, and who will have a chance to be higher in the rankings between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.

This is a very real problem.

'What are you worried about, as things stand, if there is a team that is going to be squeezed out of the top four, Arsenal and Liverpool will be more likely, especially Liverpool, who have a terrible attack. Gao Han analyzed.

Liverpool's problems can be said to have been around for a long time, but they have never been effectively solved.

During Houllier's time, Liverpool insisted on playing two strikers with Owen and Crouch, but under Benitez, Liverpool began to implement a continental style and changed to a single striker, but the problem is that the Reds will always have only one reliable striker available.

In the past few seasons, Benitez has been determined to get Atletico Madrid's captain Torres, but the Sheets insisted that Torres is the team's flag, not for sale, and now Atletico Madrid is no longer the relegation team of the year, but a famous top European team, Torres has never thought of leaving.

The unfavorable recruitment has led to Liverpool's forward problems never being effectively resolved.

Liverpool's problem may be swept under the rug in more tactically targeted matches, such as the Champions League knockout rounds or the Premier League's power-down conversations, but the lack of consistent attacking firepower in the long league is a terrible thing.

The Reds bullied the hard and feared the soft last season, but the offensive firepower was not enough.

The strong team is willing to fight you to the death, and will show flaws for you to use, but the weak team is different, they will defend to the death, which will test the offense.

And this season, Liverpool's problems have not improved either.

That's why Gao Han said that Liverpool is the most likely to be squeezed out of the top four.

'But I'd rather be Chelsea. Ferguson said lightly.

Gao Han was a little surprised, but he quickly figured out the meaning of Ferguson's words, and shook his head with a wry smile, "Everyone said that I came to the Premier League with a sense of revenge and was determined to kill Chelsea, but how do I think you hate him more than me?"

But Ferguson didn't find it funny at all, and still looked at Gao Han seriously, "Abramovich broke the rules!"

Broken rules!

A simple sentence, but Gao Han was speechless.

As many people say, Ferguson is the most traditional British manager, he is Scottish, but he has been in charge of the Premier League for decades, he knows everything about the Premier League, and Manchester United's status in the Premier League makes him a very high status in the Premier League managerial circle.

Sometimes status and influence also come with responsibility.

At the beginning, Abramovich fired Rijkaard in front of the whole team on the bus, Gao Han couldn't look at it, and immediately bombarded Abramovich in the media, because he was the world's No. 1 coach at the time, a well-known coach in Europe, if he didn't stand up and speak, who else would speak for the head coach?

Wouldn't all the managers have to endure the grievances since then?

Gao Han is like this, as the representative of the Premier League manager, why is Ferguson not like this?

"Do you remember, I told you that if a manager can't control the dressing room, he is committing suicide, think about it, in the past few years, in European football, how many managers every year have been blamed for the team's wrong decisions and the internal contradictions in the dressing room?

Gao Han listened silently, at this point, his height was not as high as Ferguson, much inferior.

If the results are not good, finding the head coach to carry the black pot is the lowest cost option.

A professional club is a company, and if there is a problem in the company's operation, the solution is, of course, to choose the lowest cost.

As for the question of whether it is a head coach or not, who cares?

What does it mean to change the commander like a knife?

Is it true that a change of head coach can completely change the situation of the team?

Gao Han never denies that there are indeed some head coaches who are not strong enough, but they can gain a firm foothold in the four major European leagues, each of them has proven themselves, and there must be no problem in terms of strength, so why are there so many problems?

It's like Chelsea, the results are not good, it's all Rijkaard's problem?

Club management and the players' dressing room, is there no problem?

If there are problems, which one is more serious, and why is it only the head coach that is fired?

Well, even if it's Rijkaard's problem alone, should Chelsea, as a famous European coach, give proper respect and save each other's face, instead of firing him in public in front of everyone in the team?

Ferguson said that Abramovich broke the rules, and that was the rule of the rules.

To put it mildly, it is natural for the head coach to carry the black pot, but even if he wants to carry it, he must carry it decently.

Abramovich's approach is nothing more than to push all the black pots on Rijkaard, and not only that, but he also wants to trample Rijkaard's head under his feet and trample it vigorously.

'To be honest, Chelsea have been really strong this year, Scolari has a very pragmatic style of play, and neither Wenger nor I am sure enough, so you have to work harder. Ferguson smiled helplessly.

Gao Han also smiled bitterly, he could understand the helplessness in Ferguson's heart.

Today's European football is dominated by capital, Chelsea is one of the best, Abramovich has no reverence for professional football at all, he only believes in capital.

But in the face of such a Chelsea, Ferguson and Wenger themselves are not very sure, so they can only turn to Gao Han, and the weapon in Gao Han's hands is not Manchester City, which is built by relying on the capital of the Middle East?

The only difference is that Manchester City is at least a little in awe, putting the cold in the supreme position.

"Don't worry, the game hasn't been played yet, everything is still unknown. Gao Han comforted.

He felt that this defeat was a big blow to Ferguson, mainly because of Manchester United's own problems.

Ferguson did not continue to dwell on this issue, but sighed at Gao Han.

"Honestly, do you know what makes me the most envious of you?"

"What?"

Ferguson sighed twice, "How can you always find a way to dig up so many high-level players?"

It's really the status of the two of them, they are the same in their respective clubs, the locker room also has absolute authority, and even the coaching strength between them is not far from each other, but Gao Han's biggest advantage is his players.

He's always been able to tap into some of the lesser-known players and develop them into talent.

Even if Manchester City has invested 400 million this season, there are also eye-catching players like Xavi Martinez, Sturridge and Sanchez, especially Javi Martinez, a star at the level of a defensive manager, which is too rare.

Faced with Ferguson's question, Gao Han didn't know how to answer, he couldn't say that he had a sharp eye and could see through the strength and potential of all players at a glance, right?

"Luck. Gao Han smiled.

"You're in luck, then. "Where is Ferguson willing to believe it?

If nothing else, let's talk about the goalkeeper.

At the beginning, he invested heavily in Van der Sar and German goalkeeper Adler, but after Adler came to the Premier League, his physical fitness was not strong enough to adapt at all, and he was sent back to Germany not long after, and Manchester United was busy in the goalkeeper position.

But almost at the same time, Gao Han poached Neuer in Bayern Munich, who was not as famous and performed as Adler at that time, but as a result, Neuer played at a world-class level in Bayern Munich.

After going back and forth, Ferguson is indeed depressed.

And the two players that Gao Han introduced to Manchester United, Matic and Pepe, how easy to use, Ferguson knows.

As soon as he thought of this, Ferguson's heart suddenly moved, and he looked at Gao Han with a smile and malicious intent.

"Or ...... You sold De Gea to me?"

"No!" Gao Han was startled, my God, this old man is crazy, right?

But Manchester United is now in dire need of goalkeepers, red-eyed, it is really possible to poach De Gea, after all, that little contract break money is a piece of cake for the deep-pocketed Manchester United.

But Chinatown have been doing well this season, De Gea has done a lot of work, and he has performed very well, how can he sell it?

"De Gea is our defensive pillar, not for sale, don't beat his idea!"

(End of chapter)